Monday, May 26
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, May 27
Newsletter Club at Lunch
Wednesday, May 28
Middle School at Granville Island
8:30 am – Departure from Middle School
6:30 – 7:30 pm – Music Concert at Elementary School
Performing: KA, 1A, 1B, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, 7A, and our Honour Choir
Thursday, May 29
6:30 – 7:30 pm – Music Concert at Elementary School
Performing: KB, 2, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6/7B, 8 and our MS Choir
Friday, May 30
Dress Down Day Fundraiser- Hawaiian/Tropical Theme, $2 to participate
9:15 am – Grade K-8 – School Chapel at Elementary School
Hot Lunch
3:30 – 5:30 pm – Middle School Mixer Event at Elementary School
Looking Ahead…
Monday, June 2
Grades 7A and 8 – Morning Drop off at Elementary School
3 – 4:00 pm – Homework Club
3 – 4:00 pm – Drop-in Chess Club
7 pm – Wills and Estate Planning Seminar at Elementary School
Tuesday, June 3
Wednesday, June 4
Grades 7A and 8 – Morning Drop off at Elementary School
3 – 4:00 pm – Homework Club
3 – 4:00 pm – Drop-in Chess Club
Ultimate Frisbee Tournament at West Coast School
Thursday, June 5
Grade 1 to 8 – Spell-a-thon
7:00 pm – PTL Meeting over Zoom
Friday, June 6
Admin Day – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION
Volunteer Opportunities – 2024/2025 School Year
Parent Prayer Leadership for 2025/26 school year A parent is needed to take over the leadership of the weekly parent prayer. This group meets once a week for 15-30 minutes (this year on Monday’s after morning dropoff) to lift the school and its community in prayer. Prayer requests are provided by the school administration. This is a simple yet important way to contribute to our school and gain volunteer time. Please speak with Lisa Klym if you are interested ().are interested ().
Music Concert
This year, we will be hosting our music concert at the Elementary School Chapel on Wednesday, May 28th, and Thursday, May 29th. This is an opportunity for our students to share their musical learning of the year with our community. On the night of their performance, the doors will open at 6:15 pm for students to arrive, with the concert for family and friends starting promptly at 6:30 pm.
Please note: Students are expected to wear their formal uniform for their performances.
Performing Wednesday, May 28th: KA, 1A, 1B, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, 7A, and our Honour Choir.
Performing Thursday, May 29th: KB, 2, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6/7B, 8 and our MS Choir.
Middle School Mixer
The Middle school Mixer Event is getting closer! For all Grade 5-8 students.
We are planning an afternoon full of games, snacks, and community-building fun and would love to see students attend.
Why Attend?
- Grade 5 Students: Build friendships and confidence before middle school!
- Middle School Students: Volunteer, lead, and connect with peers!
Lots of information here, please read until the end thoroughly.
WHO: ALL Grade 5-8 students
WHEN: Friday, May 30th
TIME: 3:30-5:30 pm
WHERE: Elementary School Gym
Thank you to those who already filled in RSVP forms and bought tickets at the office. For those who are planning to register here is a reminder that the Due Date for RSVP is May 27th. After registration 5$/ticket is available at the school office.
Please see the link below:
Two Sign-up pages are available. Please look through and find a way to help.
Students and parents volunteer SIGN Up for Middle School Mixer:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AA9A62DAAF58-56961105-parents
Food donations Sign Up for Middle School Mixer:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AA9A62DAAF58-56962142-food
Thank you!
MS Mixer Planning Committee
Dress Down Friday, May 30
The Grade 5 Celebration Committee and Grade 8 Grad Committee are hosting one final fundraiser for their events. Students and staff may bring $2 and dress in a Hawaiian or Tropical Theme instead of their school uniform this Friday, May 30th.
Year End Celebration
To celebrate the end of the school year, our Middle School students will be enjoying a year-end activity at Centennial Outdoor Pool—just across the park—on June 17th. Please be sure to submit the permission form using the link below:
Hot Lunch Ordering
Link to order:
https://www.munchalunch.com/schools/hopelutheran/
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
Equipping Parents Seminar – Wills & Estate Planning
Join us on Monday, June 2nd at 7pm in the ES Chapel for a very important discussion on stewarding your personal resources well and properly planning in advance for your loved ones. Don’t leave it until later because later may not come.
For our 4th seminar in our Equipping Parents series, Jonathan Lo from Rise Above Finance will debunk the 5 myths of estate planning and outline 6 important steps we need to know about making the best preparations possible for our loved ones.
Whether you’re attending in person or via livestream, this seminar will equip you with tools necessary to get started on your estate planning or to revisit and tweak the plan you already have in place. Register by May 29th.
Upcoming Hope Community Events
Save the date for Saturday, June 14th. A parking lot sale will take place from 9 am-2 pm and a Hope Community worship and games night will take place at 7pm.
Clean out your closets and garage – for $25 you can rent a space to sell your wares and all proceeds will benefit the school. Sign up now: Garage Sale Participation @ Hope
Hope Neighbourhood Carnival
Save the Date – Saturday, September 13th,
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Celebrating the anniversaries of the church and school while promoting ourselves within the community. This event will also serve as a back-to-school family event and will include games, inflatables, food and tons of fun!
Lots of volunteer opportunities for parents and high school students. More details will be posted next month. Parents interested in helping, contact Lisa (). A planning meeting is scheduled for May 23rd at 2:30 pm
Alumni Opportunity
If you have a Hope alumni student who is applying for, or enrolled in, post-secondary education, this opportunity is for them! The Hope Lutheran Church & School Board has approved a plan to offer a bursary of up to $1000.
Eligibility: Applicants must show a connection to Hope Lutheran Church and/or School and be applying to, or enrolled in, a post secondary Christian institution such as Trinity Western University in Langley, BC; Canadian Lutheran Bible Institute in Camrose, AB or other institutions offering Christian Studies.
Eligible students may apply through this form: 2025 Hope Lutheran Bursary Application
Application Deadline is June 15, 2025.
Newsletter
Submissions are open for the June newsletter. HLCS has existed for 30 years and has impacted many families – we want to hear your story of impact. How has Hope Lutheran Christian School encouraged and impacted you and your family? Have you been a recipient of care and compassion from our community; have you come to a personal relationship with Jesus Christ through the ministry of HLCS? Please share your stories of impact with us and we’ll feature your inspirational experience (please specify if you’d like to remain anonymous).
Share your stories 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!
We are looking for new leadership for this important ministry. If you feel God is calling you to this, please contact Lisa at .
Hope Lutheran Church Happenings
Junior Youth
Junior Youth is a ministry of Hope Lutheran Church for students in Grades 5 – 8, connecting students with Jesus and one another.
Join our mailing list by clicking here to receive updates about our events..
Have questions? Please email Daniel ()
Blessings to you and your family from the Junior Youth Ministry Team!
