Monday, February 3
Grades 7A and 8 – Morning Drop off at Elementary School
3 – 4:00 pm – Homework Club
3 – 4:00 pm – Drop in Chess Club
Tuesday, February 4
Newsletter Club at Lunch
3:15 – 4:15 – Robotics Club CANCELLED
3:30 pm Grade 8 Boys’ Basketball game against Maple Ridge Christian School at Elementary School
Wednesday, February 5
Grades 7A and 8 – Morning Drop off at Elementary School
3 – 4:00 pm – Homework Club
3 – 4:00 pm – Drop in Chess Club
3:15 – 4:15 am – Boy’s Basketball Practice at Elementary School
Gr 7 Girls Basketball tournament at Queen of All Saints CANCELLED
Thursday, February 6
Grade 6/7 Boys Basketball tournament at Regent. 7:15 am departure from Middle School
3:15 – 4:15 pm – Girls Basketball Practice at Elementary School
Friday, February 7
9:05 am – Late Start at Elementary School
9:15 am – Grade K – 8 – School Chapel at Elementary School
Hot Lunch
3:15 – 4:00 pm – Middle School Choir at Elementary School
Looking Ahead…
Monday, February 10
Grades 7A and 8 – Morning Drop off at Elementary School
3 – 4:00 pm – Homework Club
3 – 4:00 pm – Drop in Chess Club
Tuesday, February 11
Newsletter Club at Lunch
Wednesday, February 12
All Students – Morning Drop off at Middle School
11:30 am – Leave for LEST
3 – 4:00 pm – Homework Club
3 – 4:00 pm – Drop in Chess Club
Thursday, February 13
Friday, February 14
9:05 am – Late Start at Elementary School
9:15 am – Grade K – 8 – School Chapel at Elementary School
Hot Lunch
3:15 – 4:00 pm – Middle School Choir at Elementary School
4:00 pm – 2025-2026 Re-enrolment closes
2025-2026 Re-enrolment Period for Current Families
Re-enrolment for our current school families for the 2025-2026 school year is now open and will close Friday, February 14, at 4:00 pm. (Any re-enrolment forms received to the school office after 4:00 pm will be subject to a $250 late fee.)
An email was sent to school families on January 31 containing the 2025-2026 re-enrolment forms and information. If you have any questions about 2025-2026 re-enrolment please reach out to Ms. Kia Mansoor or the elementary school office.
This is an important time for the school community as this sets the framework for what classes will look like for the 2025-2026 school year. We thank you for the attention and promptness you will put in your response during the re-enrolment period.
Hearts for Hope Gala Event
Saturday, March 8th, 6:00 pm
Get your tickets now for our Gala event of the year featuring performances from Hope students and church members. Tickets available through both campus offices. $55 per person; $30 for children ages 5-13. All proceeds benefit our Margaret Towriss Bursary Fund, helping families with tuition who otherwise could not afford to attend our school.
High-level performers are invited to participate in our entertainment program. If you are musically talented, whether with an instrument or voice, and would like to perform, please contact John Lok at
Click here for a sneak-peak at what you can expect.
Volunteer Opportunities – 2024/2025 School Year
1. Library Volunteer Opportunities: Our Library needs your help! Come help organize, revitalize, and enhance the books in the library for our young readers. Please remember to leave your email when signing up. Upon successful signup, you will receive a training video to view and learn from before your volunteer session.
Library Volunteer Sign Up – Feb2025
Any questions about the library please contact our Library Liaison: Zina:
2. Term 2 Lunch Supervision for ES and MS campuses
Link to sign up: please take the time to read description
Term 2 2025 Lunch Supervision Volunteer Link
LEST Pre-departure Zoom Meeting
Hello LEST families! A reminder of the LEST pre-departure meeting taking place tonight, February 3, at 7:00 pm on the platform of Zoom. Zoom details were sent out in an email earlier today.
GRADE 8: Middle Years Development Instrument (MDI)
Hope Lutheran Christian School has partnered with the Human Early Learning Partnership (HELP) at UBC to invite grade 8 students to take part in completing the Middle Years Development Instrument (MDI). The MDI is a self-report questionnaire that asks students about their thoughts, feelings and experiences in school and in the community. The survey questions align with the BC Ministry of Education’s K-12 curriculum which includes a focus on promoting children’s personal and social competencies.
Mrs. Taura Berg will administer the questionnaire on: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Please see this INFORMED PASSIVE CONSENT LETTER for more information about your child’s participation in the MDI. Please complete the form attached to the parent letter if you DO NOT wish your child to participate, or contact the project staff at . The MDI is voluntary; your child can choose whether they would like to complete the questionnaire.
For information about the MDI please see THIS INFORMATION SHEET.
If you have any questions about the MDI, you may also contact Mrs. Taura Berg.
Middle School Choir
Thank you all for your responses for the middle school choir. Responses have been tallied and it has been decided to have rehearsals on Fridays after school, from 3:15 to 4:00 pm, at the elementary campus. For those who can’t make Fridays, that is understandable, but if you can make it on Fridays, we would love to have you. Rehearsals started last week on January 31.
Hot Lunch Ordering For TERM 2 is OPEN
New Chinese Food option and bigger pizza options available.
Link to order:
https://www.munchalunch.com/schools/hopelutheran/
Badminton Winter/Spring 2025
Dear Parents,
We’re excited to share some updates for the upcoming Winter and Spring sessions. First off, the students may be delighted to know there will be fewer bunny hops and we will focus more heavily on racket skills! All classes will have the opportunity to earn points towards a year-end pizza party, and this includes all students who have registered anytime during the entire school year.
- Schedule Changes:
Mondays will be added to the Spring season
- Team Tryouts for Grades 6 & 7:
We will be hosting tryouts during this Winter season to form a team for the Grades 6 and 7 students to participate in the CESS tournament in April. If your child is not currently registered for afterschool lessons but wishes to take part in the tryouts, please email Coach Ken directly – there is no cost to tryouts and tournament participation
- Grade 8 Tournament Opportunity:
There is a tournament exclusively for Grade 8 students this year and tryouts will begin soon! If we can form a team, this will be a fantastic opportunity for them to represent our school and compete!
I strongly encourage middle school students to join this Winter season to better prepare for these exciting tournaments. It’s a wonderful chance to develop their skills, build teamwork, and experience the thrill of competition.
SignUp link: Badminton 2025 Winter&Spring
Deepening Our Understanding of Emotion Regulation – Supporting Our Young People with Big Emotions – Presented by Tricities FamilySmart
This is your invitation to join FamilySmart for a special, online event on Wednesday February 12th from 6:30 – 8:00 pm.
Have you ever found yourself looking at your child’s emotional outburst and thinking, “What the heck is happening?” or “This doesn’t make any sense,” or “What on earth are they so upset about – it’s not that big a deal?” If so, you are certainly not alone! Many parents describe feeling as though they’re walking on eggshells or avoiding taking their children out in fear of an emotional ‘meltdown’ which can be embarrassing, upsetting, and can lead to some pretty big emotions for the grown ups as well.
If this sounds like you, or like someone you care about, please join us for an evening filled with information about what can lead to big emotions and for some concrete strategies for responding skillfully to those situations. Nicole Allen (RCC) will join us live on Zoom to lead us through an evening of learning which will expand upon some key points including:
- Understanding emotion dysregulation as a skills deficit, and identifying strategies to grow those skills.
- How to anticipate when big emotions will occur, and exploring specific skills for responding to it.
- Understanding how the principle of attunement can be a roadmap for finding solutions that will work for you and your family.
- Hoping for the best, planning for the worst – so that everyone knows what to expect.
- How to repair the relationship when it’s all gone wrong.
It’s a free event, but registration is required, so please follow this LINK to register. We hope to see you there!
Tricities Familysmart
Family Peer Support Workers – Tri-Cities Team
604-878-3400
Order the 2025 HLCS Yearbook!
Yearbook ordering is OPEN! Get your hands on the limited edition collection of our stories from the year. Share it with friends today, hang on to it for years to come! Order ONLINE HERE.
School Library Book Donation
Dear Hope Families,
Do you have any gently used books that might be looking for a new home this New Year? The Elementary School library is always welcoming ALL book donations. There will be a library drop box at BOTH ES and MS Office Campus.
Please look at the Book Wish List below for specific title suggestions from Ms. Francescini;
If you wish to make a cash donation so that Ms. F can purchase these books for our library please contact the School Office.
Dough Raiser Fundraiser with Cobs Bread
Are you looking to purchase bread or treats from the Oxford location of Cobs Bread? Anyone who buys something at the Oxford Cobs Bread location just has to say they are a part of Hope Lutheran Christian School and 5% of their total transaction gets put aside for our school. This is an ongoing fundraiser.
PTL NEWS/ Community Relations News
January 16, 2025 PTL Meeting Minutes
Attending PTL meetings is a great way to connect with the rest of the school community and stay in the loop of important School/PTL events. Jan. 16 2025 PTL meeting Minutes is available for your review here.
Newsletter
Submissions are open for the March newsletter. How are you impacting your world? Do you have a special achievement to feature in our Kudos Korner? Share your story with us. Submissions for the Newsletter to .
Parent Prayer
You are invited and welcome to join other parents and our school administration to pray (even if you’ve never prayed before!). Please consider setting aside 30 minutes of your time at the beginning of each week to join us for Parent Prayer as we pray for our school, families, and community.
We meet at the Elementary Campus every Monday from 8:45 – 9:15 am (except for holidays).
Need prayer? Send your requests to and we’ll be sure to pray for you!
Hope Lutheran Church Happenings
Hope Lutheran Junior Youth
Junior Youth is a ministry of Hope Lutheran Church for students in Grades 5 – 8, connecting students with Jesus and one another.
Have questions? Please email Daniel ()
Blessings to you and your family from the Junior Youth Ministry Team!
