Monday, December 16

8:45 am Parent Prayer

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Tuesday, December 17

6:30 pm Christmas Concert (Grades KA, 1A, 1B, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, and 7A will be performing)

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Wednesday, December 18

12:45 pm LATE START 

6:30 pm Christmas Concert (Grades KB, 2, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6/7B, and 8 will be performing)

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Thursday, December 19

NOON DISMISSAL

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Friday, December 20

Christmas Break – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION

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December 23, 2024 – January 3, 2025

Christmas Break – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION

 

Looking Ahead…

 

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Monday, January 6

First Day of School After Christmas Break

8:45 am Parent Prayer

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Tuesday, January 7

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Wednesday, January 8

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Thursday, January 9

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Friday, January 10

9:05 am Late Start 

9:15 am K – gr. 8 Chapel

Hot Lunch

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Volunteer Opportunities – 2024/2025 School Year

1. Volunteers Needed to Dismantle Christmas Staging: We had a mighty crew of 7 parents set up our staging this past Sunday night, and we are so thankful for their efforts.  We are now looking for some parents to help dismantle the staging on Wednesday night after the concert.  Please bring an electric drill, if you have one, and work gloves will also be helpful.  Please contact Jennifer Watson, ,  if you are able to come and help out.

 

2. Library Volunteer Opportunities: various library volunteer opportunities available for January 2025 with potential to continue throughout Term 2. Some jobs may also be eligible for at home completion BUT only after in person training at the library in January 2025. This can be discussed with Krista Francescini the librarian as well as Zina the Library Coordinator. Please click the link below to sign up. Please also read the description thoroughly.

Library Volunteer Sign up Link

Any questions about the library please contact our Library Liaison: Zina:

 

3. 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

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Christmas Concert Dates

Our students are gearing up and practicing in preparation for our Christmas Concert events on December 17 and 18th. 

• On Tuesday, December 17th: Grades KA, 1A, 1B, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, and 7A will be performing.  
• On Wednesday, December 18th: Grades KB, 2, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6/7B, and 8 will be performing. 

The performance will begin both nights at 6:30 pm.  The doors will open at 6:15 pm for students to go to their classrooms, while guests can begin finding seating in the sanctuary.  At the end of the evening, parents will need to sign out their child from the classroom.  Classroom teachers will be communicating with parents on what students are expected to wear for their performance.

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Introducing Language Theater’s Mandarin Program!

Welcome Hope parents! With the collaboration of HLCS we are pleased to announce the Language Theatre Program at Hope! 

Give your child the gift of language and creativity! Our Mandarin Theatre Program is designed to inspire a love for Mandarin through the magic of theatre and play. Perfect for elementary students, this dynamic program combines interactive scenario-based skits with practical vocabulary to make language learning both fun and effective.

We will offer 2 levels of learning this year. The Beginner class is suitable for students who have little to no exposure to the Mandarin language. Intermediate classes will be suited for those who have regular exposure to Mandarin among friends and family.

Registration begins now and classes will start in January. Please email us if you have any questions.

Payment can be made via E-transfer (preferred) or cash in person (please give to your child’s teacher)

We certainly did not forget those who supported us and participated in our Survey last year, as well as our pilot program last summer! An email will be sent to notify you of your discounted fee. Please check your junk mail next week or simply email us to inquire.

Email:

Mandarin Teachers

Ms.Gia & Ms.Destiny

Signup link: Mandarin Theater January to June 2025

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Ski Trip Save the Date

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 sayWith a decent winter happening this year, we are excited to resume our annual Ski/Snowboard trip this year. Please save the date for February 28, 2025 (Admin Day) for this event, and you will receive an email from the office for more information. If you have any questions, please send email to Diana at or to . Please note that this is not a school function, so please read your email carefully. We look forward to seeing many familiar faces on the mountain. 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.

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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.

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Hope Lutheran Umbrellas

We have official Hope Lutheran Christian School umbrellas for sale!  These are amazing umbrellas with an extra large canopy for maximum coverage.  They sell  for $25 each, and are available to purchase from either school office.  

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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!

 

Hope Lutheran Church (HLC) Welcomes You

For those considering finding a home church for you and your family, Hope Lutheran Church gathers every Sunday, 10:00 am and has many other activities happening through the week, including Youth and Young adults groups. Adding to that, Pastor Lucas is in the office and around the school every week, as his kids also attend Hope Lutheran Christian School. You are free to talk with him at any time, he will be happy to share more about the teaching and the life of the Church. If you’re looking for a church home, give Hope a try! We look forward to welcoming you and your family into the HLC community.

Christmas Service Schedule

December 24^th, Christmas Eve

• 4:30pm – Candlelight Service – Live Streamed
• 6:30pm – Candlelight Service

December 25^th, Christmas Day

• 10:30am – Divine Service w/ Holy Communion

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PTL/Community Relations News

Save the DATE!

Grade 8 Movie Night Fundraiser – parents please support our Grade 8 Grad Committee. Date is set for Friday, January 17, 2025 at 6:30 pm at the Elementary School Gym. All grades are welcome to attend. Movie, popcorn, pizza and other concessions will be available.

 

November 14, 2024 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 PTL events. The PTL Meeting Minutes Nov 14-24 is ready for your review. If you would like to access the meeting recording, please kindly send your request 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).

 

Christmas Food Hamper Collection Drive

Thank you for all your donations!  We were able to bless 4 families this Christmas season.

 

Equipping Parents Seminar

Parents, do you wish you knew of some practical strategies for helping your kids overcome feelings of anxiety, fear and stress?  How do we, as parents or caregivers, be our children’s source of contact, security and warmth when they are looking to their peers for direction, values and identity?

Join us for our next Equipping Parents seminar with special speakers Taura Berg and Courtney Phillips from our own Hope Student Services Department as they discuss why parents need to matter more than peers and give practical and proven strategies for recapturing and keeping the heart of our children.

When:   Monday, January 20th

Time:    7:00 – 8:30 pm

Where:  ES Chapel

Who:     Any parent or caregiver of a child

 

Newsletter

Submissions are open for the January newsletter.  How are you impacting your world, will you be involved in any volunteering efforts over the Christmas holidays?  Do you have a special achievement to feature in our Kudos Korner?  Share your story with us.  Submissions for the Newsletter to .

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Monday, December 9

8:45 am Parent Prayer

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Tuesday, December 10

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Wednesday, December 11

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Thursday, December 12

9:30 am Kindergarten Caroling to Save On Foods

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Friday, December 13

9:05 am Late Start 

9:15 am K – gr. 8 Chapel

Hot Lunch

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Looking Ahead…

 

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Monday, December 16

8:45 am Parent Prayer

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Tuesday, December 17

6:30 pm Christmas Concert (Grades KA, 1A, 1B, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, and 7A will be performing)

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Wednesday, December 18

12:45 pm LATE START 

6:30 pm Christmas Concert (Grades KB, 2, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6/7B, and 8 will be performing)

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Thursday, December 19

NOON DISMISSAL

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Friday, December 20

Christmas Break – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION

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Volunteer Opportunities – 2024/2025 School Year

1. Building Christmas Concert Stage: We are in need of some handy people to come to the elementary campus Sunday, December 15th, from 6:00 pm onward to help build our stage and backdrop for our upcoming Christmas Concert.  We anticipate it will take approximately 1.5 hours. Please bring an electric drill if you have one; we will also have a couple on hand if you don’t. Please let Jennifer Watson () know if you are able to come out and help.

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Term 1 Reports: Return of Green Slip & Envelope

A reminder for parents to sign the green slip and return it, with the report envelope, to your child(ren)’s teacher(s) this week. Thank you!

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Christmas Concert Dates

Our students are gearing up and practicing in preparation for our Christmas Concert events on December 17 and 18th. 

• On Tuesday, December 17th: Grades KA, 1A, 1B, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, and 7A will be performing.  
• On Wednesday, December 18th: Grades KB, 2, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6/7B, and 8 will be performing. 

The performance will begin both nights at 6:30 pm.  The doors will open at 6:15 pm for students to go to their classrooms, while guests can begin finding seating in the sanctuary.  At the end of the evening, parents will need to sign out their child from the classroom.  Classroom teachers will be communicating with parents on what students are expected to wear for their performance.

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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.

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Hope Lutheran Umbrellas

We have official Hope Lutheran Christian School umbrellas for sale!  These are amazing umbrellas with an extra large canopy for maximum coverage.  They sell  for $25 each, and are available to purchase from either school office.  

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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!

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PTL/Community Relations News

November 14, 2024 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 PTL events. The PTL Meeting Minutes Nov 14-24 is ready for your review. If you would like to access the meeting recording, please kindly send your request 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).

 

Christmas Food Hamper Collection Drive

This is the final week for our hamper collection before the boxes are assembled on Friday.  There are still many opportunities available to bless a family in need.  Please view this list to see where you might be able to fill some gaps.

Thank you for your support!

 

Newsletter

Submissions are open for the January newsletter.  How are you impacting your world, will you be involved in any volunteering efforts over the Christmas holidays?  Do you have a special achievement to feature in our Kudos Korner?  Share your story with us.  Submissions for the Newsletter to .

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Monday, December 2

8:45 am Parent Prayer

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Tuesday, December 3

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Wednesday, December 4

Term 1 Reports Issued

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Thursday, December 5

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Friday, December 6

9:05 am Late Start 

9:15 am K – gr. 8 Chapel

Hot Lunch

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Looking Ahead…

 

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Monday, December 9

8:45 am Parent Prayer

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Tuesday, December 10

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Wednesday, December 11

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Thursday, December 12

9:30 am Kindergarten Caroling to Save On Foods

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Friday, December 13

9:05 am Late Start 

9:15 am K – gr. 8 Chapel

Hot Lunch

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Term 1 Reports Issued – Wednesday, December 4

Term 1 reports will be going home with all students on Wednesday, December 4. Please sign and date the green slip, and return with the envelope, to your classroom teacher next week (December 9 – 13).

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Christmas Concert Dates

Our students are gearing up and practicing in preparation for our Christmas Concert events on December 17 and 18th. 

• On Tuesday, December 17th: Grades KA, 1A, 1B, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, and 7A will be performing.  
• On Wednesday, December 18th: Grades KB, 2, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6/7B, and 8 will be performing. 

The performance will begin both nights at 6:30 pm.  The doors will open at 6:15 pm for students to go to their classrooms, while guests can begin finding seating in the sanctuary.  At the end of the evening, parents will need to sign out their child from the classroom.  Classroom teachers will be communicating with parents on what students are expected to wear for their performance.

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Advent Season at Hope

As we head into this season of advent, it is our desire that families would spend time thinking, praying, and reflecting on the journey to the manger. To this end, please note that we are going to intentionally reduce the amount of homework that your child will have for the month of December. It is our hope that this will help create time for families to spend focusing on the birth of Jesus. If you are looking for a resource to help guide your time, you are welcome to use the Focus On the Family resource below:

An Advent Encounter

In this free devotional download, you’ll find daily Bible readings, thought-provoking devotions, heartfelt prayers, and a printable Christmas craft to do with your children.

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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.

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Hope Lutheran Umbrellas

We have official Hope Lutheran Christian School umbrellas for sale!  These are amazing umbrellas with an extra large canopy for maximum coverage.  They sell  for $25 each, and are available to purchase from either school office.  

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Hope Lutheran Church Happenings

Service of Lament, Prayer and Praise

Observing the Loss of Children through Miscarriage and Stillbirth

Wednesday, December 4th, 7:00 pm

Life brings losses, but sometimes we don’t find spaces where we can name and grieve them and seek comfort in the midst of our community of faith. At Hope we wish to provide this space where we can come together to name our grief and pain, to bring before the Lord, to praise His name and receive Comfort, Hope and Peace from His Word.

Our First Service of Lament, Prayer and Praise will focus on those who are going or have been through the loss of children through miscarriage and stillbirth, as well as all who desire to show support to grieving families. If you feel comfortable to do so, you can send Pastor Lucas the name (of the baby or of the family) you’d like to be mentioned during the Service (even if you choose not to attend the Service).

The Special Service will happen Wednesday, December 4th at 7:00 pm at the Church. If you or someone you know has experienced the loss of a child, feel free to invite them to this unique service dealing with real grief and God’s real comfort in Christ. All are welcome to join us in support of those who deal with difficult moments in their lives.

 

Hope Lutheran Church (HLC) Welcomes You

For those considering finding a home church for you and your family, Hope Lutheran Church gathers every Sunday, 10:00 am and has many other activities happening through the week, including Youth and Young adults groups. Adding to that, Pastor Lucas is in the office and around the school every week, as his kids also attend Hope Lutheran Christian School. You are free to talk with him at any time, he will be happy to share more about the teaching and the life of the Church. If you’re looking for a church home, give Hope a try! We look forward to welcoming you and your family into the HLC community.

 

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!

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PTL/Community Relations News

November 14, 2024 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 PTL events. The PTL Meeting Minutes Nov 14-24 is ready for your review. If you would like to access the meeting recording, please kindly send your request 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).

 

Christmas Food Hamper Collection Drive

Our annual collection to meet the needs of those in our own Hope community and beyond is now in progress.  This year we are collecting food and household items to bless 4 families.  Christmas wrapped boxes are at both campus offices for your unopened food items (ensure not past best before date) and household goods.  The collection runs until Wednesday, December 11th.

Our Recipient Families have also identified some specific items they need.  Please view this list for specific items you can bless these families with.

Other items that can be included are: 

• granola bars
• ramen
• canned meat (tuna, salmon and chicken)
• Christmas candy/chocolates/cookies
• seaweed snacks
• pasta & sauces
• whole grain cereals
• boxed crackers 
• canned soups

Contributions are voluntary; participation hours are not given for these donations.

Thank you for your help & support.

 

Newsletter

Submissions are open for the January newsletter.  How are you impacting your world, will you be involved in any volunteering efforts over the Christmas holidays?  Do you have a special achievement to feature in our Kudos Korner?  Share your story with us.  Submissions for the Newsletter to .

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Monday, November 25

8:45 am Parent Prayer

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Tuesday, November 26

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Wednesday, November 27

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Thursday, November 28

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Friday, November 29

9:05 am Late Start 

9:15 am K – gr. 8 Chapel

Hot Lunch

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Looking Ahead…

 

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Monday, December 2

8:45 am Parent Prayer

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Tuesday, December 3

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Wednesday, December 4

Term 1 Reports Issued

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Thursday, December 5

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Friday, December 6

9:05 am Late Start 

9:15 am K – gr. 8 Chapel

Hot Lunch

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Volunteer Opportunities – 2024/2025 School Year

1. Christmas Church Decorating – Wednesday, November 27, 6:00 – 9:00 pm – Parents are invited to assist the church with Christmas decorating in the Elementary School Campus foyer. A soup & sandwich dinner will be provided at 6:00 pm, prior to decorating.

 

2. Packaging Hamper Boxes – Friday, December 13, 9:00 am, 4-5 parent volunteers are needed to package hamper boxes in the Connection Room.

 

Contact Lisa if you are able to help with these opportunities above at .

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Christmas Concert Dates

Our students are gearing up and practicing in preparation for our Christmas Concert on December 17 and 18th.  Students will be performing on one night only. 

On Tuesday night: Grades KA, 1A, 1B, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, and 7A will be performing. 

On Wednesday night: Grades KB, 2, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6/7B, and 8 will be performing. 

More details on what students will wear and times will be coming closer to the date.  

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Advent Season at Hope

As we head into this season of advent, it is our desire that families would spend time thinking, praying, and reflecting on the journey to the manger. To this end, please note that we are going to intentionally reduce the amount of homework that your child will have for the month of December. It is our hope that this will help create time for families to spend focusing on the birth of Jesus. If you are looking for a resource to help guide your time, you are welcome to use the Focus On the Family resource below:

An Advent Encounter

In this free devotional download, you’ll find daily Bible readings, thought-provoking devotions, heartfelt prayers, and a printable Christmas craft to do with your children.

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Seeking a Painter

The school is seeking a painter to have all 10 bathrooms in the church/school building painted by the end of December. If you are interested in the job or can recommend someone to provide a quote, please contact Ken Youck, or 778-580-8817.

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K-GR.3 INFO: BC Training and Education Savings Program Grant

Parents/guardians of students in kindergarten through Grade 3 please see THIS LETTER as your child may be eligible for a one-time $1,200 BC Training and Education Savings Grant for their post-secondary education or training.

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Tri-Cities Rotary Clubs Free Event

The Tri Cities Rotary Clubs are organizing a free presentation as part of their mental health speaker series.

The presentation is taking place on Tuesday, November 26th from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Douglas College Coquitlam and the topic is called Balls of Energy:  Using modern neuroscience to help caregivers and children manage emotions together. 

Description: Learn how to interpret the shifts in energy and emotions in your child’s life and the neuroscience behind what is happening. Use this knowledge to support your child better when overwhelmed by big feelings so you can calm down or energize together to create a happier home or classroom.

To register for this event, please go to: https://www.mentalhealthspeakerseries.com/

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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.

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Hope Lutheran Umbrellas

We have official Hope Lutheran Christian School umbrellas for sale!  These are amazing umbrellas with an extra large canopy for maximum coverage.  They sell  for $25 each, and are available to purchase from either school office.  

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Hope Lutheran Church Happenings

Service of Lament, Prayer and Praise

Observing the Loss of Children through Miscarriage and Stillbirth

Wednesday, December 4th, 7:00 pm

Life brings losses, but sometimes we don’t find spaces where we can name and grieve them and seek comfort in the midst of our community of faith. At Hope we wish to provide this space where we can come together to name our grief and pain, to bring before the Lord, to praise His name and receive Comfort, Hope and Peace from His Word.

Our First Service of Lament, Prayer and Praise will focus on those who are going or have been through the loss of children through miscarriage and stillbirth, as well as all who desire to show support to grieving families. If you feel comfortable to do so, you can send Pastor Lucas the name (of the baby or of the family) you’d like to be mentioned during the Service (even if you choose not to attend the Service).

The Special Service will happen Wednesday, December 4th at 7:00 pm at the Church. If you or someone you know has experienced the loss of a child, feel free to invite them to this unique service dealing with real grief and God’s real comfort in Christ. All are welcome to join us in support of those who deal with difficult moments in their lives.

 

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!

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PTL/Community Relations News

November 14, 2024 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 PTL events. The PTL Meeting Minutes Nov 14-24 is ready for your review. If you would like to access the meeting recording, please kindly send your request 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).

 

Christmas Food Hamper Collection Drive

The Christmas season is a time that emphasizes joy and celebration for most but, for those struggling, their need is felt more profoundly.  We take this opportunity as a school to rally around these families and contribute to hampers to help make Christmas a joyful time for all.

In the spirit of giving, each year some families who could use some support over the holidays are identified and you have the opportunity to help them. 

Our annual food drive starts TODAY, Monday, November 25th and runs until Wednesday, December 11th.  Christmas wrapped boxes are at both campus offices for your unopened food items (ensure not past best before date).

Our Recipient Families have also identified some specific items they need.  Please view this list for specific items you can bless these families with.

Other items that can be included are: 

• granola bars
• ramen
• canned meat (tuna, salmon and chicken)
• Christmas candy/chocolates/cookies
• seaweed snacks
• pasta & sauces
• whole grain cereals
• boxed crackers 
• canned soups

Contributions are voluntary; participation hours are not given for these donations.

Thank you for your help & support.  If you have any questions or would like to nominate a family in need, please contact Lisa at .

 

Newsletter

Submissions are open for the December newsletter.  How are you impacting your world, are you involved in any volunteering efforts?  Do you have a special achievement to feature in our Kudos Korner?  Share your story with us.  Submissions for the Newsletter to .

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Monday, November 18

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Tuesday, November 19

Grade 3A Field Trip – Dufferin Care Centre

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Wednesday, November 20

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Thursday, November 21

End of Term 1

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Friday, November 22

Administrative Day – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION

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Looking Ahead…

 

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Monday, November 25

8:45 am Parent Prayer

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Tuesday, November 26

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Wednesday, November 27

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Thursday, November 28

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Friday, November 29

9:05 am Late Start 

9:15 am K – gr. 8 Chapel

Hot Lunch

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Volunteer Opportunities – 2024/2025 School Year

1. Christmas Church Decorating – Wednesday, November 27, 6:00 – 9:00 pm – Parents are invited to assist the church with Christmas decorating in the Elementary School Campus foyer. A soup & sandwich dinner will be provided at 6:00 pm, prior to decorating.

 

2. Packaging Hamper Boxes – Friday, December 13, 9:00 am, 4-5 parent volunteers are needed to package hamper boxes in the Connection Room.

 

Contact Lisa if you are able to help with these opportunities above at .

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Christmas Concert Dates

Our students are gearing up and practicing in preparation for our Christmas Concert on December 17 and 18th.  Students will be performing on one night only. 

On Tuesday night: Grades KA, 1A, 1B, 3A, 4A, 5A, 6A, and 7A will be performing. 

On Wednesday night: Grades KB, 2, 3B, 4B, 5B, 6/7B, and 8 will be performing. 

More details on what students will wear and times will be coming closer to the date.  

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Parent Dessert Evening

As Hope’s Community Relations Officer (Lisa Klym) and Development Director (John Lok), we often wish for opportunities to really connect and have deeper conversations with those in our school community.  After a successful trial last year, we are going to continue to engage our parent stakeholders to really connect, listen, and share information through our regular casual Parent Dessert Evenings.  Hosted by Lisa Klym and John Lok with a small group, this is an informal evening to unwind, meet other parents, give feedback about school, learn more about Hope, and enjoy dessert with good company.  The upcoming date is listed in THIS SIGN UP with limited sign up spots. The meetings usually start at 7:00 pm and finish no later than 8:30 pm.  Location will be emailed out to attendees.  We look forward to seeing you.

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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.

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Hope Lutheran Church Happenings

Hope Lutheran Church (HLC) Welcomes You

For those considering finding a home church for you and your family, Hope Lutheran Church gathers every Sunday, 10:00 am and has many other activities happening through the week, including Youth and Young adults groups. Adding to that, Pastor Lucas is in the office and around the school every week, as his kids also attend Hope Lutheran Christian School. You are free to talk with him at any time, he will be happy to share more about the teaching and the life of the Church. If you’re looking for a church home, give Hope a try! We look forward to welcoming you and your family into the HLC community.

 

Service of Lament, Prayer and Praise

Observing the Loss of Children through Miscarriage and Stillbirth

Wednesday, December 4th, 7:00 pm

Life brings losses, but sometimes we don’t find spaces where we can name and grieve them and seek comfort in the midst of our community of faith. At Hope we wish to provide this space where we can come together to name our grief and pain, to bring before the Lord, to praise His name and receive Comfort, Hope and Peace from His Word.

Our First Service of Lament, Prayer and Praise will focus on those who are going or have been through the loss of children through miscarriage and stillbirth, as well as all who desire to show support to grieving families. If you feel comfortable to do so, you can send Pastor Lucas the name (of the baby or of the family) you’d like to be mentioned during the Service (even if you choose not to attend the Service).

The Special Service will happen Wednesday, December 4th at 7:00 pm at the Church. If you or someone you know has experienced the loss of a child, feel free to invite them to this unique service dealing with real grief and God’s real comfort in Christ. All are welcome to join us in support of those who deal with difficult moments in their lives.

 

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!

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PTL/Community Relations News

November 14, 2024 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 PTL events. The PTL Meeting Minutes Nov 14-24 is ready for your review. If you would like to access the meeting recording, please kindly send your request to .

 

Equipping Parents Seminar #2

Please note, due to low attendance, the Equipping Parents seminar scheduled for tonight (November 18th) has been cancelled.

 

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).

 

Christmas Food Hamper Collection Drive

The Christmas season is a time that emphasizes joy and celebration for most but, for those struggling, their need is felt more profoundly.  We take this opportunity as a school to rally around these families and contribute to hampers to help make Christmas a joyful time for all.

In the spirit of giving, each year some families who could use some support over the holidays are identified and you have the opportunity to help them. 

Our annual food drive starts on Monday, November 25th and runs until Wednesday, December 11th.  Christmas wrapped boxes will be placed at both campus offices for your unopened food items (ensure not past best before date)

 

granola bars	seaweed snacks
ramen	pasta & sauces
mayonnaise	whole-grain cereals
canned meat (tuna, salmon, chicken)	boxed crackers
Christmas candy/chocolate	Canned soups

Our Recipient Families have also identified some specific items they need.  

Please view this list for specific items you can bless these families with.

Contributions are voluntary; participation hours are not given for these donations.

Thank you for your help & support.  If you have any questions or would like to nominate a family in need, please contact Lisa at .

 

Newsletter

Submissions are open for the December newsletter.  How are you impacting your world, are you involved in any volunteering efforts?  Do you have a special achievement to feature in our Kudos Korner?  Share your story with us.  Submissions for the Newsletter to .

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Monday, November 11

Remembrance Day – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION

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Tuesday, November 12

9:00 am Grade 4 Field Trip – Fort Langley

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Wednesday, November 13

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Thursday, November 14

7:00 pm PTL Meeting (over Zoom)

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Friday, November 15

9:05 am Late Start 

9:15 am K – gr. 8 Chapel

Hot Lunch

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Looking Ahead…

 

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Monday, November 18

8:45 am Parent Prayer

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Tuesday, November 19

12:30 pm Grade 3A Field Trip – Dufferin Care Centre

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Wednesday, November 20

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Thursday, November 21

End of Term 1

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Friday, November 22

Administrative Day – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION

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Volunteer Opportunities – 2024/2025 School Year

1. KM Club Volunteers – KM Club needs help assembling the reward tokens for the fall run. We are looking for three volunteers to meet in the school library for approx 1-2 hours on Wednesday, November 20, at 8:45 am (right after drop off). Interested? Please contact Maik at 604.315.8446 or .

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Operation Christmas Child Boxes

Families that have chosen to fill Operation Christmas Child Boxes, outside of a class project, please note that the boxes are due back at the school by Friday, November 15. If your child(ren) are doing boxes with their class, please defer to the date your class teacher has communicated to you about when the boxes are to be ready.

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Parent Dessert Evening

As Hope’s Community Relations Officer (Lisa Klym) and Development Director (John Lok), we often wish for opportunities to really connect and have deeper conversations with those in our school community.  After a successful trial last year, we are going to continue to engage our parent stakeholders to really connect, listen, and share information through our regular casual Parent Dessert Evenings.  Hosted by Lisa Klym and John Lok with a small group, this is an informal evening to unwind, meet other parents, give feedback about school, learn more about Hope, and enjoy dessert with good company.  The upcoming date is listed in THIS SIGN UP with limited sign up spots. The meetings usually start at 7:00 pm and finish no later than 8:30 pm.  Location will be emailed out to attendees.  We look forward to seeing you.

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Hyde Creek Education Centre & Hatchery Fall Tour

Many of our students and their families are familiar with the Hyde Creek Education Centre & Hatchery as it is a field trip destination during the grade 2 school year.

The Hyde Creek Education Centre & Hatchery Fall Tour, which is open to the public, is coming up in November. See THIS FLYER for more information.

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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.

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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!

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PTL/Community Relations News

Upcoming PTL Meeting Scheduled on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024

Attending PTL meetings is a great way to connect with the rest of the school community and stay in the loop of important PTL events. One day before the meeting, a zoom meeting link will be emailed to you. Looking forward to seeing you in the meeting!

 

Equipping Parents Seminar #2

Parents, we have a really great speaker scheduled on Monday, November 18th at 7:00 pm to share with you a very relevant topic but we need at least 10 people attending in-person to make it worth their while – We need 8 more parents to attend in person.  If this seminar interests you, don’t delay in registering. Deadline to register is this Thursday at 9:00 pm.

Our speaker from Ally Global will introduce The Prevention Project, an engaging, online platform offering free, age-appropriate resources designed to help youth understand the dangers of exploitation. You’ll gain insights into the risks children face online and in everyday life, as well as practical tools to help you recognize warning signs and start crucial conversations at home.

Whether you’re attending in person or via livestream, this session will equip you with the knowledge and strategies needed to engage in these important conversations with your kids. From setting boundaries to recognizing red flags to promoting safe online habits, this seminar is a must for parents who want to create safer, more informed environments for their children.

We look forward to seeing you there!  Please register your attendance here or visit our website at school.hopelcs.ca/connect/events. Invite your friends, these seminars are open to anyone.

 

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).

 

Christmas Food Hamper Collection Drive

Our annual food drive starts on Monday, November 25th and runs until Wednesday, December 11th.  Christmas wrapped boxes will be placed at both campus offices for your unopened food items (ensure not past best before date).

Think of what your family enjoys eating and provide those dry ingredients for a family in need.  Grocery gift cards and cash donations can be left at either office.

Do you know of a family in need?  Please nominate them to Lisa Klym () and we’ll be sure to contact them.

 

Term 2 Refund Cheques

The term 2 Parent Participation Program refund cheques from the 2023-24 school year are now available for pick up with Mrs. Klassen at the elementary school campus. If you partially completed your Term 2 hours and expecting a refund that’s you!  Please pick up immediately!

 

Newsletter

Submissions are open for the December newsletter.  How are you impacting your world, are you involved in any volunteering efforts?  Do you have a special achievement to feature in our Kudos Korner?  Share your story with us.  Submissions for the Newsletter to .

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Monday, November 4

8:45 am Parent Prayer

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Tuesday, November 5

10:45 am Remembrance Day Assembly

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Wednesday, November 6

9:00 am Grade 1 Field Trip – Downtown PoCo

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Thursday, November 7

Teachers Conference – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION

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Friday, November 8

Teachers Conference – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION

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Looking Ahead…

 

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Monday, November 11

Remembrance Day – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION

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Tuesday, November 12

9:00 am Grade 4 Field Trip – Fort Langley

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Wednesday, November 13

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Thursday, November 14

7:00 pm PTL Meeting (over Zoom)

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Friday, November 15

9:05 am Late Start 

9:15 am K – gr. 8 Chapel

Hot Lunch

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Volunteer Opportunities – 2024/2025 School Year

1. KM Club Volunteers – KM Club needs help assembling the reward tokens for the fall run. We are looking for three volunteers to meet in the school library for approx 1-2 hours on Wednesday, November 20, at 8:45 am (right after drop off). Interested? Please contact Maik at 604.315.8446 or .

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Remembrance Day Assembly

Tomorrow, November 5, at 10:45 – 11:15 am we will be having our Remembrance Day Assembly.  Our Grade 5B class will be hosting the assembly and all are welcome to join the K-5 campus. Just prior to the assembly each student will be provided with a poppy to wear. It is suggested that a small donation be made for the poppy, but is not required. Donations for the poppies will be collected in the classrooms.

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Hyde Creek Education Centre & Hatchery Fall Tour

Many of our students and their families are familiar with the Hyde Creek Education Centre & Hatchery as it is a field trip destination during the grade 2 school year.

The Hyde Creek Education Centre & Hatchery Fall Tour, which is open to the public, is coming up in November. See THIS FLYER for more information.

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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.

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Hope Lutheran Church Happenings

Hope Lutheran Church (HLC) Welcomes You

For those considering finding a home church for you and your family, Hope Lutheran Church gathers every Sunday, 10:00 am and has many other activities happening through the week, including Youth and Young adults groups. Adding to that, Pastor Lucas is in the office and around the school every week, as his kids also attend Hope Lutheran Christian School. You are free to talk with him at any time, he will be happy to share more about the teaching and the life of the Church. If you’re looking for a church home, give Hope a try! We look forward to welcoming you and your family into the HLC community.

 

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!

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PTL/Community Relations News

Remembrance and Poppy Laying Ceremony

Anyone and everyone is invited to attend and participate in our annual Remembrance and Poppy Laying Ceremony this Wednesday, November 6th, 9:00 am at Robinson Memorial Park Cemetery at 621 Robinson Street, Coquitlam.  The ceremony will commence at 9:15 am, running until about 10:30 am and will include members from the RCMP and Dept. of National Defense.  If you’re able, stop by to experience this memorable and honouring event hosted by our Middle School.

 

Equipping Parents Seminar #2

Join us on Monday, November 18th at 7pm for an important seminar on protecting children from exploitation in Canada. For our 2nd seminar in our Equipping Parents series, our speaker from Ally Global will introduce The Prevention Project, an engaging, online platform offering free, age-appropriate resources designed to help youth understand the dangers of exploitation. You’ll gain insights into the risks children face online and in everyday life, as well as practical tools to help you recognize warning signs and start crucial conversations at home.

Whether you’re attending in person or via livestream, this session will equip you with the knowledge and strategies needed to engage in these important conversations with your kids. From setting boundaries to recognizing red flags to promoting safe online habits, this seminar is a must for parents who want to create safer, more informed environments for their children.

We look forward to seeing you there!  A minimum of 10 people attending in-person is appreciated so our speaker isn’t presenting to an empty room.  Please register your attendance here or visit our website at school.hopelcs.ca/connect/events. Invite your friends, these seminars are open to anyone.

 

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).

 

Term 2 Refund Cheques

The term 2 Parent Participation Program refund cheques from the 2023-24 school year are now available for pick up with Mrs. Klassen at the elementary school campus. If you partially completed your Term 2 hours and expecting a refund that’s you!  Please pick up immediately!

 

Newsletter

Submissions are open for the December newsletter.  How are you impacting your world, are you involved in any volunteering efforts?  Do you have a special achievement to feature in our Kudos Korner?  Share your story with us.  Submissions for the Newsletter to .

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Monday, October 28

8:45 am Parent Prayer

3:20 pm KM Club CANCELLED

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Tuesday, October 29

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Wednesday, October 30

3:20 pm KM Club CANCELLED

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Thursday, October 31

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Friday, November 1

9:05 am Late Start 

9:15 am K – gr. 8 Chapel

Hot Lunch

3:20 pm KM Club

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Looking Ahead…

 

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Monday, November 4

8:45 am Parent Prayer

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Tuesday, November 5

10:45 am Remembrance Day Assembly

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Wednesday, November 6

9:00 am Grade 1 Field Trip – Downtown PoCo

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Thursday, November 7

Teachers Conference – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION

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Friday, November 8

Teachers Conference – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION

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Volunteer Opportunities – 2024/2025 School Year

1. KM Club Volunteers – KM Club needs more volunteers!  Especially the important set-up and cleanup/counter positions are still vacant. We cannot run this event without your help! 

Not only is this a great way to collect volunteer hours for the year while supervising your children during the run, you also collect points for your child’s class to win a free pizza lunch at the end of the term.

Volunteer descriptions and registration can be found in the sign-up link.

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Updated Cell Phone and Technology Policy

This school year, BC Schools were required to implement cell phone policies that promote student mental health, and limit how much time students use their phones during the school day.  We have included our updated cell phone policy with our laptop/technology policy in our Parent Handbooks, which can be found on the school’s website. You may also read through the policy HERE.  

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Remembrance Day Assembly

Next week the Elementary School will hold a Remembrance Day Assembly. More details to come in next week’s Monday Note.

Just prior to the assembly each student will be provided with a poppy to wear. It is suggested that a small donation be made for the poppy, but is not required. Next week donation boxes for the poppies will be in the classrooms.

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Hyde Creek Education Centre & Hatchery Fall Tour

Many of our students and their families are familiar with the Hyde Creek Education Centre & Hatchery as it is a field trip destination during the grade 2 school year.

The Hyde Creek Education Centre & Hatchery Fall Tour, which is open to the public, is coming up in November. See THIS FLYER for more information.

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A Special Message From the Library Liaison Team

Dear Parents, 

As you know, our mission is to help build a better Library for our School Community. 

For our first initiative, we would like to bring back an old Hope Lutheran School Tradition: 

Birthday Book Donation!

On your child’s special day please feel free to donate his/her beloved book to our school library.  We will put the book on display for the month with a special label inside in honour of their birthday! 

Thank you for helping our Library grow!

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Terry Fox Run

Once again, thank you to everyone who came together to raise funds and awareness for Cancer research. Terry united the country 44 years ago with his dream of a world without cancer. Our school has united this year to carry on Terry’s legacy and we should all be proud of the difference we are making. Together, we made a difference!

We raised $3426. Thank you for all your support.

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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.

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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!

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PTL/Community Relations News

Family Bowling Night Reminder – This Friday, November 1

For those who have registered online for bowling, please make sure to pay and pick up your tickets at the office asap.  Tickets are $12 per person and exact change is appreciated. 

Please note that we had to cancel the 7:30 pm timeslot so we will only be bowling at 6:15pm.

Any questions? Email Shannon at

 

Equipping Parents Seminar #2

Join us on Monday, November 18th at 7pm for an important seminar on protecting children from exploitation in Canada. For our 2nd seminar in our Equipping Parents series, our speaker from Ally Global will introduce The Prevention Project, an engaging, online platform offering free, age-appropriate resources designed to help youth understand the dangers of exploitation. You’ll gain insights into the risks children face online and in everyday life, as well as practical tools to help you recognize warning signs and start crucial conversations at home.

Whether you’re attending in person or via livestream, this session will equip you with the knowledge and strategies needed to engage in these important conversations with your kids. From setting boundaries to recognizing red flags to promoting safe online habits, this seminar is a must for parents who want to create safer, more informed environments for their children.

We look forward to seeing you there!  A minimum of 10 people in-person is appreciated so our speaker isn’t presenting to an empty room.  Please register your attendance.

 

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).

 

PTL Meeting Sept. 12, 2024

It was awesome to meet you online through Zoom! In total we have 106 attendees who joined our first PTL Meeting in 2025-206 School Year. We have shared lots of important information in the meeting. The  PTL Meeting minutes Sept 12-24 is ready for your review. Please email if you would like to review the meeting recording, the link and access password will be shared upon request.

 

Term 2 Refund Cheques

The term 2 Parent Participation Program refund cheques from the 2023-24 school year are now available for pick up with Mrs. Klassen at the elementary school campus. If you partially completed your Term 2 hours and expecting a refund that’s you!  Please pick up immediately!

 

KM Club

We are almost finished the fall 7-week run/walk around McLean Park Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays from 3:20 – 3:50 pm, which started Monday, September 16th and will end this Friday, November 1st.  The events take place immediately after school, with warm up starting at 3:10 pm and runs starting at 3:20 pm sharp at McLean Park. Participants must register. If you missed the registration period please contact Maik Hassel at 604.315.8446 or with any questions.

This fall, we are trying something NEW: While the students earn “Milestone Tokens”, parents have the opportunity to earn their kids’ class a free Pizza Lunch at the end of the term! 

Parents can earn participation points by volunteering at the KM club or running/walking a minimum of three laps during the club. The class with the highest parent participation points at the end of the term will receive a free pizza lunch!

Km Club is open to all students, staff, parents, caretakers, and daycare children.  Parents or caretakers must be at McLean Park to supervise their child/children during Km Club.  However, while supervising your child you may want to run or walk yourself, or you can volunteer. 

Volunteering for Km Club counts towards volunteer hours and there are volunteer opportunities before, during, and after KM Club.  Please see the volunteer descriptions and the volunteer sign-up link in the Volunteer Opportunities section of this Monday Note.

Please contact Maik Hassel at 604.315.8446 or with any questions.

 

Newsletter

Submissions are open for the November newsletter.  How are you impacting your world, are you involved in any volunteering efforts?  Do you have a special achievement to feature in our Kudos Korner?  Share your story with us.  Submissions for the Newsletter to .

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Monday, October 21

8:45 am Parent Prayer

3:20 pm KM Club CANCELLED

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Tuesday, October 22

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Wednesday, October 23

3:20 pm KM Club

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Thursday, October 24

Parent Teacher Conferences – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION

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Friday, October 25

Pro-D Day – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION

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Looking Ahead…

 

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Monday, October 28

8:45 am Parent Prayer

3:20 pm KM Club

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Tuesday, October 29

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Wednesday, October 30

3:20 pm KM Club

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Thursday, October 31

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Friday, November 1

9:05 am Late Start 

9:15 am K – gr. 8 Chapel

Hot Lunch

3:20 pm KM Club

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Volunteer Opportunities – 2024/2025 School Year

1. Parent Teacher Meeting Dinner Provisions – We are seeking help within our School Community to provide our teachers and staff who will be working late with a well deserved dinner break during the October 24th Parent Teacher Conferences. Please click the link below and please read over full description and comments carefully!

Teacher Dinner Provisions Sign up Link

Take note, both middle school and elementary school are separated into 2 sections. Each location will have slightly different requests based on individual needs.

 

2. KM Club Volunteers – KM Club needs more volunteers!  Especially the important set-up and cleanup/counter positions are still vacant. We cannot run this event without your help! 

Not only is this a great way to collect volunteer hours for the year while supervising your children during the run, you also collect points for your child’s class to win a free pizza lunch at the end of the term.

Volunteer descriptions and registration can be found in the sign-up link.

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Upcoming Parent Teacher Conferences

Our first formal connection point – Parent Teacher Conferences is coming up this week on Thursday, October 24.  These are scheduled times to meet with your child(ren)’s teachers to discuss their progress so far.  An email was sent out last week with instructions on how to set up accounts and to book appointment times with teachers.  The booking system closes this Wednesday, October 23, at 12:00 pm. 

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Updated Cell Phone and Technology Policy

This school year, BC Schools were required to implement cell phone policies that promote student mental health, and limit how much time students use their phones during the school day.  We have included our updated cell phone policy with our laptop/technology policy in our Parent Handbooks, which can be found on the school’s website. You may also read through the policy HERE.  

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A Special Message From the Library Liaison Team

Dear Parents, 

As you know, our mission is to help build a better Library for our School Community. 

For our first initiative, we would like to bring back an old Hope Lutheran School Tradition: 

Birthday Book Donation!

On your child’s special day please feel free to donate his/her beloved book to our school library.  We will put the book on display for the month with a special label inside in honour of their birthday! 

Thank you for helping our Library grow!

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FREE Drop In Fitness Program – HEART BEATS

The Grade 5 classes will be offering a drop-in fitness program called Heart Beats. These will take place once a month and include opportunities to stay fit and make connections between our school and church community. School parents and church members are invited to come and participate in this program! 

Time: 12:45-2:15 PM (One class will lead 4 sessions from 12:45-1:30 and another class will lead 4 stations from 1:30-2:15 PM. Feel free to stay for both sessions or one – whatever works best for your schedule) 

Location: This program will take place in the gym at Hope Lutheran Christian School. We will have students welcoming you at the door and bringing you to the gym if needed) 

Dates: November 15th and December 13th (Stay tuned for additional dates after Christmas) 

How to sign up: There is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the narthex. Or feel free to email Mr. Mayer () and he can write your name down for you.

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Chess Club & Tournament Details

Interested in joining the school chess club? Please see THIS SIGN UP form for details.

 

🏆 Join the Chess Blitz Tournament! ♟️

Date: Wednesday, October 23rd 🕒 Time: 4:00 – 7:00 pm 📍 Location: HLCS

Show off your strategy and speed! Compete in our fast-paced ‘Back to School Blitz’ tournament, open to all skill levels. Great prizes, friendly competition, and a chance to sharpen your game.

Register now and make your move!

Hope Lutheran students can sign up with a special discount code BSB10 when registering in the link:

For more details, visit  Fraser Valley Chess Events

Let the games begin!

If you are a parent and are interested in volunteering, please see THIS LINK.

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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.

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Hope Lutheran Church Happenings

Hope Lutheran Church (HLC) Welcomes You

For those considering finding a home church for you and your family, Hope Lutheran Church gathers every Sunday, 10:00 am and has many other activities happening through the week, including Youth and Young adults groups. Adding to that, Pastor Lucas is in the office and around the school every week, as his kids also attend Hope Lutheran Christian School. You are free to talk with him at any time, he will be happy to share more about the teaching and the life of the Church. If you’re looking for a church home, give Hope a try! We look forward to welcoming you and your family into the HLC community.

 

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!

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PTL/Community Relations News

Family Bowling Night, Friday, November 1st – Register by Wednesday!

Don’t forget to sign up online and buy your tickets at one of the campus offices by this Wednesday, October 23!

Tickets are $12 per person, which includes bowling, shoe rental, 2 pizza slices & a pop.  Please sign up online here first and then bring exact change to either the Elementary or Middle School office THIS week until Wednesday to confirm your spot & receive your tickets. 

There are two time-slots to choose from: 6:15-7:30 pm OR 7:30-8:45 pm.  Please arrive promptly to get your shoe rentals.

Any questions? Email Shannon at

Hope to see you there!

 

Equipping Parents Seminar #2

Join us on Monday, November 18th at 7:00 pm for an important seminar on protecting children from exploitation in Canada. For our 2nd seminar in our Equipping Parents series, our speaker from Ally Global will introduce The Prevention Project, an engaging, online platform offering free, age-appropriate resources designed to help youth understand the dangers of exploitation. You’ll gain insights into the risks children face online and in everyday life, as well as practical tools to help you recognize warning signs and start crucial conversations at home.

Whether you’re attending in person or via livestream, this session will equip you with the knowledge and strategies needed to engage in these important conversations with your kids. From setting boundaries to recognizing red flags to promoting safe online habits, this seminar is a must for parents who want to create safer, more informed environments for their children.

We look forward to seeing you there!  A minimum of 10 people in-person is appreciated so our speaker isn’t presenting to an empty room.  Please register your attendance.

 

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).

 

PTL Meeting Sept. 12, 2024

It was awesome to meet you online through Zoom! In total we have 106 attendees who joined our first PTL Meeting in 2025-206 School Year. We have shared lots of important information in the meeting. The  PTL Meeting minutes Sept 12-24 is ready for your review. Please email if you would like to review the meeting recording, the link and access password will be shared upon request.

 

Term 2 Refund Cheques

The term 2 Parent Participation Program refund cheques from the 2023-24 school year are now available for pick up with Mrs. Klassen at the elementary school campus. If you partially completed your Term 2 hours and expecting a refund that’s you!  Please pick up immediately!

 

KM Club

Kilometre Club is happening!

We are in the midst of our fall 7-week run/walk around McLean Park Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays from 3:20 – 3:50 pm, which started Monday, September 16th and will end Friday, November 1st.  The events take place immediately after school, with warm up starting at 3:10 pm and runs starting at 3:20 pm sharp at McLean Park. Participants must register. If you missed the registration period please contact Maik Hassel at 604.315.8446 or with any questions.

This fall, we are trying something NEW: While the students earn “Milestone Tokens”, parents have the opportunity to earn their kids’ class a free Pizza Lunch at the end of the term! 

Parents can earn participation points by volunteering at the KM club or running/walking a minimum of three laps during the club. The class with the highest parent participation points at the end of the term will receive a free pizza lunch!

Km Club is open to all students, staff, parents, caretakers, and daycare children.  Parents or caretakers must be at McLean Park to supervise their child/children during Km Club.  However, while supervising your child you may want to run or walk yourself, or you can volunteer. 

Volunteering for Km Club counts towards volunteer hours and there are volunteer opportunities before, during, and after KM Club.  Please see the volunteer descriptions and the volunteer sign-up link in the Volunteer Opportunities section of this Monday Note.

Please contact Maik Hassel at 604.315.8446 or with any questions.

 

Newsletter

Submissions are open for the November newsletter.  How are you impacting your world, are you involved in any volunteering efforts?  Do you have a special achievement to feature in our Kudos Korner?  Share your story with us.  Submissions for the Newsletter to .

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Monday, October 14

Thanksgiving Day – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION

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Tuesday, October 15

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Wednesday, October 16

Gr. 2 Field Trip – Hyde Creek

3:20 pm KM Club

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Thursday, October 17

6:30 pm HLCS Open House

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Friday, October 18

9:05 am Late Start 

9:15 am K – gr. 8 Chapel

Photo Retake Day

Hot Lunch

3:20 pm KM Club

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Looking Ahead…

 

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Monday, October 21

8:45 am Parent Prayer

3:20 pm KM Club

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Tuesday, October 22

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Wednesday, October 23

3:20 pm KM Club

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Thursday, October 24

Parent Teacher Conferences – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION

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Friday, October 25

Pro-D Day – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION

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Volunteer Opportunities – 2024/2025 School Year

1. Open House – Our school will be hosting the first Open House of the school year at the elementary school on Thursday, October 17 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm.  Here are some great opportunities to get involved and accumulate some volunteer hours SIGN UP.

 

2. Parent Teacher Meeting Dinner Provisions – We are seeking help within our School Community to provide our teachers and staff who will be working late with a well deserved dinner break during the October 24th Parent Teacher Conferences. Please click the link below and please read over full description and comments carefully!

Teacher Dinner Provisions Sign up Link

Take note, both middle school and elementary school are separated into 2 sections. Each location will have slightly different requests based on individual needs.

 

3. KM Club Volunteers – KM Club needs more volunteers!  Especially the important set-up and cleanup/counter positions are still vacant. We cannot run this event without your help! 

Not only is this a great way to collect volunteer hours for the year while supervising your children during the run, you also collect points for your child’s class to win a free pizza lunch at the end of the term.

Volunteer descriptions and registration can be found in the sign-up link.

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Upcoming Parent Teacher Conferences

Our first formal connection point – Parent Teacher Conferences is coming up next week on Thursday, October 24.  These are scheduled times to meet with your child(ren)’s teachers to discuss their progress so far.  An email will be coming home today with instructions on how to set up your account before the appointment booking system opens – Thursday, October 17.  The booking system closes Wednesday, October 23 at 12:00 pm. 

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Updated Cell Phone and Technology Policy

This school year, BC Schools were required to implement cell phone policies that promote student mental health, and limit how much time students use their phones during the school day.  We have included our updated cell phone policy with our laptop/technology policy in our Parent Handbooks, which can be found on the school’s website. You may also read through the policy HERE.  

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Terry Fox Run

After another successful run on October 11 lets try like Terry #NoMatterWhat to raise funds and awareness for Cancer research. Pledge sheets were sent home for you to start collecting pledges. If you require an additional pledge sheet please contact Mrs. Stiles at . All pledge forms need to be returned to school by October 16. Cheques are to be made out to ‘Terry Fox Foundation’. Fundraising is optional. You are also able to donate online using this link. Together, we can make a difference.

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Photo Retake Day

Photo Retake Day will be on Friday, October 18. This opportunity is for families who would like to have a retake of their child(ren)’s photos or if students were absent during the photo day of September 16.

If you would like retakes Click Here to sign up. The cutoff to sign up is: October 16, 2024

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Ringette

Students in Kindergarten to Grade 8 participated in one or two ringette sessions last week during PE classes. They were taught basic skills and rules for how to play the game. This program was put on by the PCRM Ringette Association for free and you can see more information about this organization by reading the information sheet below. (A big thank you to coach Megan for leading the sessions and Mrs. Schroeder for organizing this program for our students!) 

Ringette Information Sheet

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FREE Drop In Fitness Program – HEART BEATS

The Grade 5 classes will be offering a drop-in fitness program called Heart Beats starting on Friday, October 18th. These will take place once a month and include opportunities to stay fit and make connections between our school and church community. School parents and church members are invited to come and participate in this program! 

Time: 12:45-2:15 PM (One class will lead 4 sessions from 12:45-1:30 and another class will lead 4 stations from 1:30-2:15 PM. Feel free to stay for both sessions or one – whatever works best for your schedule) 

Location: This program will take place in the gym at Hope Lutheran Christian School. We will have students welcoming you at the door and bringing you to the gym if needed) 

Dates: October 18th, November 15th and December 13th (Stay tuned for additional dates after Christmas) 

How to sign up: There is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the narthex. Or feel free to email Mr. Mayer () and he can write your name down for you.

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Tricities FamilySmart Event

Deepening Our Understanding of Emotion Regulation – Supporting Our Young People With Their Big Emotions

You are invited to an evening filled with information about what can lead to big emotions and some concrete strategies for responding skilfully to those situations. Nicole Allen, a Registered Clinical Counselor, Mom, Wife and dog lover, will lead participants through an evening of experiential learning to deepen their understanding and practice.

DATE: Wednesday, October 16th

TIME: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

LOCATION: Murrayville Community Hall, Langley

COST: Free

REGISTER AT: Familysmart.ca/Events

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Chess Club & Tournament Details

Interested in joining the school chess club? Please see THIS SIGN UP form for details.

 

🏆 Join the Chess Blitz Tournament! ♟️

Date: Wednesday, October 23rd 🕒 Time: 4:00 – 7:00 pm 📍 Location: HLCS

Show off your strategy and speed! Compete in our fast-paced ‘Back to School Blitz’ tournament, open to all skill levels. Great prizes, friendly competition, and a chance to sharpen your game.

Register now and make your move!

Hope Lutheran students can sign up with a special discount code BSB10 when registering in the link:

For more details, visit  Fraser Valley Chess Events

Let the games begin!

If you are a parent and are interested in volunteering, please see THIS LINK.

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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.

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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!

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PTL/Community Relations News

Family Bowling Night – Friday, November 1

Hello Hope Families!

The PTL is looking forward to a school-wide family event on Friday, November 1st.

We’re going bowling!

There are two time-slots to choose from: 6:15-7:30 pm OR 7:30-8:45 pm.  Please arrive promptly to get your shoe rentals.

Tickets are $12 per person, which includes bowling, shoe rental, 2 pizza slices & a pop.  Please sign up online here first and then bring exact change to either the Elementary or Middle School office between October 16 – 23 to confirm your spot & receive your tickets. 

Next Wednesday, October 23, is the last date to register and pay and there are only 48 spots per timeframe available, so make sure to sign up soon!  You must have a pre-paid ticket in order to bowl as tickets won’t be available for sale the day of.

Any questions? Email Shannon at .

Hope to see you there!

 

PTL Meeting Sept. 12, 2024

It was awesome to meet you online through Zoom! In total we have 106 attendees who joined our first PTL Meeting in 2025-206 School Year. We have shared lots of important information in the meeting. The  PTL Meeting minutes Sept 12-24 is ready for your review. Please email if you would like to review the meeting recording, the link and access password will be shared upon request.

 

Term 2 Refund Cheques

The term 2 Parent Participation Program refund cheques from the 2023-24 school year are now available for pick up with Mrs. Klassen at the elementary school campus. If you partially completed your Term 2 hours and expecting a refund that’s you!  Please pick up immediately!

 

KM Club

Kilometre Club is happening!

We are in the midst of our fall 7-week run/walk around McLean Park Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays from 3:20 – 3:50 pm, which started Monday, September 16th and will end Friday, November 1st.  The events take place immediately after school, with warm up starting at 3:10 pm and runs starting at 3:20 pm sharp at McLean Park. Participants must register. If you missed the registration period please contact Maik Hassel at 604.315.8446 or with any questions.

This fall, we are trying something NEW: While the students earn “Milestone Tokens”, parents have the opportunity to earn their kids’ class a free Pizza Lunch at the end of the term! 

Parents can earn participation points by volunteering at the KM club or running/walking a minimum of three laps during the club. The class with the highest parent participation points at the end of the term will receive a free pizza lunch!

Km Club is open to all students, staff, parents, caretakers, and daycare children.  Parents or caretakers must be at McLean Park to supervise their child/children during Km Club.  However, while supervising your child you may want to run or walk yourself, or you can volunteer. 

Volunteering for Km Club counts towards volunteer hours and there are volunteer opportunities before, during, and after KM Club.  Please see the volunteer descriptions and the volunteer sign-up link in the Volunteer Opportunities section of this Monday Note.

Please contact Maik Hassel at 604.315.8446 or with any questions.

 

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).

 

Open House

Parents, we’ve learned from our admissions interviews that an overwhelming majority of our applicants come to our school because of word-of-mouth recommendations from our school community.  We are thankful that you are our best advertisers!

Do you know of a family ready to explore education options for their child?  Do you have friends or family looking for a school that offers more than just an academic education, one that you can call home?Please forward this digital information sheet and encourage them to check out The Hope Difference at our upcoming Open House on Thursday, October 17 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm.

 

Equipping Parents Seminar

Our first seminar in our Equipping Parents series was held last Monday and attending parents were equipped with relevant information on technology and tools to help their children thrive. 

Our next Equipping Parents seminar is coming up on Monday, November 18th at 7pm with a presentation given by Ally Global on Social Media Protection.  More details will be available soon.  In the meantime, please reserve Nov 18th on your calendar.

 

Newsletter

Submissions are open for the November newsletter.  How are you impacting your world, are you involved in any volunteering efforts?  Share your story with us.  Submissions for the Newsletter to .

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Monday, October 7

8:45 am Parent Prayer

3:20 pm KM Club

7:00 – 8:30 pm Anxious Minds – Building Resilience In Our Kids – workshop at Elementary School

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Tuesday, October 8

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Wednesday, October 9

3:20 pm KM Club

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Thursday, October 10

9:00 am Kindergarten Field Trip – Laity Pumpkin Patch

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Friday, October 11

Red & White Dress Down Day ($2 to participate)

9:05 am Late Start 

9:15 am K – gr. 8 Chapel

9:45 am Terry Fox Run

Hot Lunch

3:20 pm KM Club

Terry Fox Pledges Due

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Looking Ahead…

 

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Monday, October 14

Thanksgiving Day – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION

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Tuesday, October 15

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Wednesday, October 16

Gr. 2 Field Trip – Hyde Creek

3:20 pm KM Club

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Thursday, October 17

6:30 pm HLCS Open House

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Friday, October 18

9:05 am Late Start 

9:15 am K – gr. 8 Chapel

Photo Retake Day

Hot Lunch

3:20 pm KM Club

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Volunteer Opportunities – 2024/2025 School Year

1.  Open House Parent Volunteers – Our school will be hosting the first Open House of the school year at the elementary school on Thursday, October 17 from 6:30 – 8:00pm.  Here are some great opportunities to get involved and accumulate some volunteer hours SIGN UP.

 

2. KM Club Volunteers – KM Club needs more volunteers!  Especially the important set-up and cleanup/counter positions are still vacant. We cannot run this event without your help! 

Not only is this a great way to collect volunteer hours for the year while supervising your children during the run, you also collect points for your child’s class to win a free pizza lunch at the end of the term.

Volunteer descriptions and registration can be found in the sign-up link.

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Terry Fox Run

Lets try like Terry #NoMatterWhat to raise funds and awareness for Cancer research. Pledge sheets were sent home for you to start collecting pledges. If you require an additional pledge sheet please contact Mrs. Stiles at . All pledge forms need to be returned to school by October 11. Cheques are to be made out to ‘Terry Fox Foundation’. Fundraising is optional. You are also able to donate online using this link. Together, we can make a difference.

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Terry Fox Dress Down

On Friday, October 11, 2024, we will be holding our whole school Terry Fox Run. This is a dress down day where students are invited to bring $2 (for Cancer Research) and wear their Canadian colours (red and white).  Please ensure that students are able to run comfortably in what they choose, and dress for the weather. Anyone is welcome to join in the run.

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Photo Retake Day

Photo Retake Day will be on Friday, October 18. This opportunity is for families who would like to have a retake of their child(ren)’s photos or if students were absent during the photo day of September 16.

If you would like retakes Click Here to sign up. The cutoff to sign up is: October 16, 2024

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FREE Drop In Fitness Program – HEART BEATS

The Grade 5 classes will be offering a drop-in fitness program called Heart Beats starting on Friday, October 18th. These will take place once a month and include opportunities to stay fit and make connections between our school and church community. School parents and church members are invited to come and participate in this program! 

Time: 12:45-2:15 PM (One class will lead 4 sessions from 12:45-1:30 and another class will lead 4 stations from 1:30-2:15 PM. Feel free to stay for both sessions or one – whatever works best for your schedule) 

Location: This program will take place in the gym at Hope Lutheran Christian School. We will have students welcoming you at the door and bringing you to the gym if needed) 

Dates: October 18th, November 15th and December 13th (Stay tuned for additional dates after Christmas) 

How to sign up: There is a sign up sheet on the bulletin board in the narthex. Or feel free to email Mr. Mayer () and he can write your name down for you.

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Tricities FamilySmart Event

Deepening Our Understanding of Emotion Regulation – Supporting Our Young People With Their Big Emotions

You are invited to an evening filled with information about what can lead to big emotions and some concrete strategies for responding skilfully to those situations. Nicole Allen, a Registered Clinical Counselor, Mom, Wife and dog lover, will lead participants through an evening of experiential learning to deepen their understanding and practice.

DATE: Wednesday, October 16th

TIME: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

LOCATION: Murrayville Community Hall, Langley

COST: Free

REGISTER AT: Familysmart.ca/Events

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Chess Club & Tournament Details

Interested in joining the school chess club? Please see THIS SIGN UP form for details.

 

🏆 Join the Chess Blitz Tournament! ♟️

Date: Wednesday, October 23rd 🕒 Time: 4:00 – 7:00 pm 📍 Location: HLCS

Show off your strategy and speed! Compete in our fast-paced ‘Back to School Blitz’ tournament, open to all skill levels. Great prizes, friendly competition, and a chance to sharpen your game.

Register now and make your move!

Hope Lutheran students can sign up with a special discount code BSB10 when registering in the link:

For more details, visit  Fraser Valley Chess Events

Let the games begin!

If you are a parent and are interested in volunteering, please see THIS LINK.

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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.

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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!

 

Hope Lutheran Church (HLC) Welcomes You

As you start a new school year at Hope Lutheran Christian School, you might be considering finding a home church for you and your family. Hope Lutheran Church gathers every Sunday, 10:00 am and many other activities happen through the week, including Youth and Young adults groups. Adding to that, Pastor Lucas is in the office and around the school every week, as his kids also attend Hope Lutheran Christian School. You are free to talk with him at any time, he will be happy to share more about the teaching and the life of the Church. If you’re looking for a church home, give Hope a try! We look forward to welcoming you and your family into the HLC community.

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PTL/Community Relations News

Family Bowling Night – Friday, November 1

Mark your calendars for Friday, November 1 for Hope Lutheran’s Family Bowling Night!  There will be two time slots to choose from: 6:15-7:30 pm or 7:30-8:45 pm.  Look for registration information coming out in next week’s Monday Note.

 

PTL Meeting Sept. 12, 2024

It was awesome to meet you online through Zoom! In total we have 106 attendees who joined our first PTL Meeting in 2025-206 School Year. We have shared lots of important information in the meeting. The  PTL Meeting minutes Sept 12-24 is ready for your review. Please email if you would like to review the meeting recording, the link and access password will be shared upon request.

 

Term 2 Refund Cheques

The term 2 Parent Participation Program refund cheques from the 2023-24 school year are now available for pick up with Mrs. Klassen at the elementary school campus. If you partially completed your Term 2 hours and expecting a refund that’s you!  Please pick up immediately!

 

KM Club Announcement

Kilometre Club is happening!

We are in the midst of our fall 7-week run/walk around McLean Park Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays from 3:20 – 3:50 pm, which started Monday, September 16th and will end Friday, November 1st.  The events take place immediately after school, with warm up starting at 3:10 pm and runs starting at 3:20 pm sharp at McLean Park. Participants must register. If you missed the registration period please contact Maik Hassel at 604.315.8446 or with any questions.

This fall, we are trying something NEW: While the students earn “Milestone Tonkens”, parents have the opportunity to earn their kids’ class a free Pizza Lunch at the end of the term! 

Parents can earn participation points by volunteering at the KM club or running/walking a minimum of three laps during the club. The class with the highest parent participation points at the end of the term will receive a free pizza lunch!

Km Club is open to all students, staff, parents, caretakers, and daycare children.  Parents or caretakers must be at McLean Park to supervise their child/children during Km Club.  However, while supervising your child you may want to run or walk yourself, or you can volunteer. 

Volunteering for Km Club counts towards volunteer hours and there are volunteer opportunities before, during, and after KM Club.  Please see the volunteer descriptions and the volunteer sign-up link in the Volunteer Opportunities section of this Monday Note.

Please contact Maik Hassel at 604.315.8446 or with any questions.

 

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).

 

Open House

Parents, we’ve learned from our admissions interviews that an overwhelming majority of our applicants come to our school because of word-of-mouth recommendations from our school community.  We are thankful that you are our best advertisers!

Do you know of a family ready to explore education options for their child?  Do you have friends or family looking for a school that offers more than just an academic education, one that you can call home?

Please forward this digital information sheet and encourage them to check out The Hope Difference at our upcoming Open House on Thursday, October 17 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm.

 

Newsletter

Submissions are open for the November newsletter.  How are you impacting your world, are you involved in any volunteering efforts?  Share your story with us.  Submissions for the Newsletter to .

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Monday, September 30

National Day for Truth & Reconciliation – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION

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Tuesday, October 1

Orange Shirt Day

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Wednesday, October 2

3:20 pm KM Club

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Thursday, October 3

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Friday, October 4

Red & White Dress Down Day ($2 to participate)

9:05 am Late Start 

9:15 am K – gr. 8 Chapel

9:45 am Terry Fox Run

Hot Lunch

3:20 pm KM Club

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Looking Ahead…

 

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Monday, October 7

8:45 am Parent Prayer

3:20 pm KM Club

7:00 – 8:30 pm Anxious Minds – Building Resilience In Our Kids – workshop at Elementary School

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Tuesday, October 8

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Wednesday, October 9

3:20 pm KM Club

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Thursday, October 10

9:00 am Kindergarten Field Trip – Laity Pumpkin Patch

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Friday, October 11

9:05 am Late Start 

9:15 am K – gr. 8 Chapel

Hot Lunch

3:20 pm KM Club

Terry Fox Pledges Due

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Volunteer Opportunities – 2024/2025 School Year

1. Library Liaisons – Interested in supporting our school Library? We are looking for a group of volunteers to be the voice our Library needs. If you are interested please email:

 

2.  Open House Parent Volunteers – Our school will be hosting the first Open House of the school year at the elementary school on Thursday, October 17 from 6:30 – 8:00pm.  Here are some great opportunities to get involved and accumulate some volunteer hours SIGN UP.

 

3. KM Club Volunteers

KM Club needs more volunteers!  Especially the important set-up and cleanup/counter positions are still vacant. We cannot run this event without your help! 

Not only is this a great way to collect volunteer hours for the year while supervising your children during the run, you also collect points for your child’s class to win a free pizza lunch at the end of the term.

Volunteer descriptions and registration can be found in the sign-up link.

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Terry Fox Run

Lets try like Terry #NoMatterWhat to raise funds and awareness for Cancer research. Pledge sheets were sent home for you to start collecting pledges. If you require an additional pledge sheet please contact Mrs. Stiles at . All pledge forms need to be returned to school by October 11. Cheques are to be made out to ‘Terry Fox Foundation’. Fundraising is optional. You are also able to donate online using this link. Together, we can make a difference.

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Terry Fox Dress Down

On Friday, October 4, 2024, we will be holding our whole school Terry Fox Run. This is a dress down day where students are invited to bring $2 (for Cancer Research) and wear their Canadian colours (red and white).  Please ensure that students are able to run comfortably in what they choose, and dress for the weather. Should this day be too wet, October 11, 2024 will be our back up plan. Anyone is welcome to join in the run. 

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Respectful Parking at Elementary School Campus

A reminder to our returning families and a notice to our new families to please park respectfully in areas around the school during drop-off and pick-up times. This includes refraining from parking in front of a school neighbour’s driveway or parking on Frey Place. 

Last week the student body learnt how to be REAL (respectful, encouraging, adoration, loving) in all areas and times of school, and as a school community we have the opportunity to be REAL our neighbourhood too!

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FREE Drop In Fitness Program – HEART BEATS

The Grade 5 classes will be offering a drop-in fitness program called Heart Beats starting on Friday, October 18th. These will take place once a month and include opportunities to stay fit and make connections between our school and church community. Church members and school parents are invited – stay tuned for more details next week! If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mr. Mayer at .

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Tricities FamilySmart Event

Deepening Our Understanding of Emotion Regulation – Supporting Our Young People With Their Big Emotions

You are invited to an evening filled with information about what can lead to big emotions and some concrete strategies for responding skilfully to those situations. Nicole Allen, a Registered Clinical Counselor, Mom, Wife and dog lover, will lead participants through an evening of experiential learning to deepen their understanding and practice.

DATE: Wednesday, October 16th

TIME: 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

LOCATION: Murrayville Community Hall, Langley

COST: Free

REGISTER AT: Familysmart.ca/Events

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Chess Club & Tournament Details

Interested in joining the school chess club? Please see THIS SIGN UP form for details.

 

🏆 Join the Chess Blitz Tournament! ♟️

Date: Wednesday, October 23rd 🕒 Time: 4:00 – 7:00 pm 📍 Location: HLCS

Show off your strategy and speed! Compete in our fast-paced ‘Back to School Blitz’ tournament, open to all skill levels. Great prizes, friendly competition, and a chance to sharpen your game.

Register now and make your move!

Hope Lutheran students can sign up with a special discount code BSB10 when registering in the link:

For more details, visit  Fraser Valley Chess Events

Let the games begin!

If you are a parent and are interested in volunteering, please see THIS LINK.

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Fraser Health: Monthly Healthy Schools Message

Protect your children from respiratory illnesses this winter

Respiratory illnesses tend to increase as we spend more time indoors. Common colds, the flu and COVID-19 spread through tiny droplets as people who are sick breathe, talk, cough or sneeze. When other people breathe in or touch these droplets and then their eyes, mouth or nose before washing their hands they may become sick.

There are a handful of steps both children and adults can take to protect themselves and limit the spread of respiratory illnesses:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water. Use alcohol-based sanitizer if soap and water is not available.
• Avoid touching your face, especially your eyes, mouth and nose.
• Cough and sneeze into your elbow.
• If you have symptoms, stay home and stay away from people at higher risk of serious illness. If you are sick and cannot stay away from others, wear a mask. Learn more about masks here: Masks (bccdc.ca)

Flu and COVID-19 vaccinations

The best way to protect others and reduce the risk of getting sick with the flu and COVID-19 is to get immunized. The flu and COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective and available for free to anyone aged six months and older.

It is much safer to get the vaccines than to get the illnesses. Register your children with the Get Vaccinated system so that you can be invited to book their vaccinations when they are due.

Learn more here: Immunizations – Fraser Health Authority

School-aged immunizations

As children get older, the protection from some infant immunizations can wear off. Children can be at risk of new diseases as they enter kindergarten and, in their pre-teen and teen years. Getting your child vaccinated on schedule is the best way to protect them from many dangerous diseases.

All routine school-aged immunizations are free in British Columbia. If your child has not yet had all their vaccines, please make an appointment with a public health unit, family doctor, nurse practitioner or pharmacy. If your child’s record shows their vaccines are not up to date but they did get vaccines from a health care provider outside of public health:

• Contact the health care provider who immunized your child and ask for a copy of the immunization record.
• Report these immunizations to Public Health online at

http://www.fraserhealth.ca/immunizationform

Learn more about school-aged immunizations, including how to access your child’s records, here:

Children and youth immunizations – Fraser Health Authority

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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.

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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!

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PTL/Community Relations News

PTL Meeting Sept. 12, 2024

It was awesome to meet you online through Zoom! In total we have 106 attendees who joined our first PTL Meeting in 2025-206 School Year. We have shared lots of important information in the meeting. The  PTL Meeting minutes Sept 12-24 is ready for your review. Please email if you would like to review the meeting recording, the link and access password will be shared upon request.

 

Term 2 Refund Cheques

The term 2 Parent Participation Program refund cheques from the 2023-24 school year are now available for pick up with Mrs. Klassen at the elementary school campus. If you partially completed your Term 2 hours and expecting a refund that’s you!  Please pick up immediately!

 

Hot Lunch Ordering

Please see the Hot Lunch Information Sheet for account set up and ordering instructions! 

Please feel free to contact Reagan Schroeder (HLCS Hot Lunch Coordinator; 604-328-0484) directly should you have any questions at all.

 

KM Club Announcement

Kilometre Club is happening!

We are in the midst of our fall 7-week run/walk around McLean Park Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays from 3:20 – 3:50 pm, which started Monday, September 16th and will end Friday, November 1st.  The events take place immediately after school, with warm up starting at 3:10 pm and runs starting at 3:20 pm sharp at McLean Park. Participants must register. If you missed the registration period please contact Maik Hassel at 604.315.8446 or with any questions.

This fall, we are trying something NEW: While the students earn “Milestone Tonkens”, parents have the opportunity to earn their kids’ class a free Pizza Lunch at the end of the term! 

Parents can earn participation points by volunteering at the KM club or running/walking a minimum of three laps during the club. The class with the highest parent participation points at the end of the term will receive a free pizza lunch!

Km Club is open to all students, staff, parents, caretakers, and daycare children.  Parents or caretakers must be at McLean Park to supervise their child/children during Km Club.  However, while supervising your child you may want to run or walk yourself, or you can volunteer. 

Volunteering for Km Club counts towards volunteer hours and there are volunteer opportunities before, during, and after KM Club.  Please see the volunteer descriptions and the volunteer sign-up link in the Volunteer Opportunities section of this Monday Note.

Please contact Maik Hassel at 604.315.8446 or with any questions.

 

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).

 

Equipping Parents Seminar

Anxious Minds:  Building Resilience In Our Kids

Why are our kids increasingly anxious, more likely to be depressed, and so drawn to experiencing a curated world through their devices?

Parents, join us on Monday, October 7th from 7:00 – 8:30pm in the Elementary Chapel as we delve into the allure of the digital world, its ability to shrink our experiences, and (most importantly) proven practices that the Church is uniquely positioned to implement, in order to see our children thrive beyond the screen.

We have invited Brad Strelau who is a local pastor at Coquitlam Alliance Church. Pastor Brad is currently working on his Ph.D. with Wesley House in Cambridge, UK, exploring the relationship between Church liturgy and mental health.

Please let us know if you plan to attend so we know how many to expect: Equipping Parents Seminar Sign-up.  You are welcome to invite friends – this seminar is open to anyone interested in knowing more about this topic.

 

Open House

Parents, we’ve learned from our admissions interviews that an overwhelming majority of our applicants come to our school because of word-of-mouth recommendations from our school community.  We are thankful that you are our best advertisers!

Do you know of a family ready to explore education options for their child?  Do you have friends or family looking for a school that offers more than just an academic education, one that you can call home?Please forward this digital information sheet and encourage them to check out The Hope Difference at our upcoming Open House on Thursday, October 17 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm.

 

Newsletter

Submissions are open for the November newsletter.  How are you impacting your world, are you involved in any volunteering efforts?  Share your story with us.  Submissions for the Newsletter to .

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Monday, September 23

8:45 am Parent Prayer

3:20 pm KM Club

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Tuesday, September 24

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Wednesday, September 25

8:00 SYATL

3:20 pm KM Club

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Thursday, September 26

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Friday, September 27

Pro-Day NO SCHOOL IN SESSION

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Looking Ahead…

 

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Monday, September 30

National Day for Truth & Reconciliation – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION

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Tuesday, October 1

Orange Shirt Day

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Wednesday, October 2

3:20 pm KM Club

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Thursday, October 3

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Friday, October 4

Red & White Dress Down Day ($2 to participate)

9:05 am Late Start 

9:15 am K – gr. 8 Chapel

9:45 am Terry Fox Run

Hot Lunch

3:20 pm KM Club

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Volunteer Opportunities – 2024/2025 School Year

1. Library Liaisons – Interested in supporting our school Library? We are looking for a group of volunteers to be the voice our Library needs. If you are interested please email:

 

2.  Open House Parent Volunteers – Our school will be hosting the first Open House of the school year at the elementary school on Thursday, October 17 from 6:30 – 8:00pm.  Here are some great opportunities to get involved and accumulate some volunteer hours SIGN UP.

 

3. KM Club Volunteers

• KM Club needs more volunteers! Especially the important set-up and cleanup/counter positions are still vacant. We cannot run this event without your help!

Not only is this a great way to collect volunteer hours for the year while supervising your children during the run, you also collect points for your child’s class to win a free pizza lunch at the end of the term.

Volunteer descriptions and registration can be found in the sign-up link.

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100 Years of Hope – Opening Service, Sep 29, 10:00 am

Hope Lutheran Church was officially founded in September 1955, and Hope Lutheran Christian School officially opened its doors in September 1995. Next year, we will celebrate a remarkable milestone: 70 years of God’s blessings for the church and 30 years of blessed service through the school.

To honour these great milestones, we are excited to launch our “100 Years of Hope” celebration! This year-long celebration will feature events and activities that bring our community together in thanksgiving, praise and action, culminating in September 2025.

We warmly invite our entire Hope community to join us for the Opening Service on September 29th at 10:00 AM.

Come join us with your family and let us all celebrate together 100 years of Hope!

“100  years of Hope” – Opening Service

September 29th, 2024

10:00 am

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Respectful Parking at Elementary School Campus

A reminder to our returning families and a notice to our new families to please park respectfully in areas around the school during drop-off and pick-up times. This includes refraining from parking in front of a school neighbour’s driveway or parking on Frey Place. 

The student body just spent today learning how to be REAL (respectful, encouraging, adoration, loving) in all areas and times of school, and as a school community we have the opportunity to be REAL our neighbourhood too!

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Chess Club & Tournament Details

Interested in joining the school chess club? Please see THIS SIGN UP form for details.

 

🏆 Join the Chess Blitz Tournament! ♟️

Date: Wednesday, October 23rd 🕒 Time: 4:00 – 7:00 pm 📍 Location: HLCS

Show off your strategy and speed! Compete in our fast-paced ‘Back to School Blitz’ tournament, open to all skill levels. Great prizes, friendly competition, and a chance to sharpen your game.

Register now and make your move!

Hope Lutheran students can sign up with a special discount code BSB10 when registering in the link:

For more details, visit  Fraser Valley Chess Events

Let the games begin!

If you are a parent and are interested in volunteering, please see THIS LINK.

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Badminton

Welcome back to another exciting school year! We are thrilled to announce that badminton lessons will start right away, with the first session tomorrow! While I will be stepping back this year to focus on some personal matters, we are excited to introduce Coach Wen, who will be joining us to help our students elevate their badminton skills to new heights! Coach Wen brings a wealth of experience, having recently coached at Johnson Heights Secondary School in Surrey, where he guided their team to the Provincial Championship last year. He is truly delighted to be part of our Hope community and is ready to give his all to help your children succeed in the badminton program.

This fall, with so many exciting activities at Hope, badminton will be offered Tuesdays for grades 1, 2, and 3, and Fridays for grades 6, 7, and 8. We sincerely apologize that we are unable to accommodate grades 4 and 5 this fall, but there are plenty of other fantastic sports options available, like volleyball and basketball for the students to join! You can find the sign-up link below, and as always, feel free to reach out to Coach Ken if you have any questions.

Lastly, here is a special reminder for our middle school students: CESS, organized by Mr. Lok, is expected to take place next April! Mr. Shutsa had also found the means to organize a competitive tournament exclusively for our grade 8 students, also scheduled for next April! We hope to see all of our middle schoolers continuing to train hard in badminton and proudly representing Hope in both of these amazing tournaments!

Payment is preferred to be via E-transfer to “  “; however, if you choose to pay in cash, please contact Coach Ken directly to arrange a time for pick up. Let us give our new Coach Wen the time and focus on our students during lessons.

REGISTER HERE

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2023-24 Yearbooks!

2023-24 Yearbooks are still available! If you did not purchase a yearbook for last school year, stop by the Elementary School campus office to purchase one for $25.

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Terry Fox Dress Down

On Friday, October 4, 2024, we will be holding our whole school Terry Fox Run. This is a dress down day where students are invited to bring $2 (for Cancer Research) and wear their Canadian colours (red and white).  Please ensure that students are able to run comfortably in what they choose, and dress for the weather.

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Terry Fox Run

It’s time for a Terry Fox Moment. During his Marathon of Hope Terry set a goal to raise $1 million for cancer research. He crushed it. So he upped his goal: he wanted to raise $1 from every Canadian: there were 23 million of us back in 1980. Almost no one – except Terry – believed it was possible for a 21-year-old, one-legged runner to raise $23 million. But Terry crushed that goal, too! Today, thanks to kids like us and people from all around the world, more than $900 million dollars has been raised in Terry’s name! That money is helping the very best scientists in Canada discover new and better ways to diagnose, treat, and prevent cancer. The moral of this story is simple: You, too, can crush your goals if you Try Like Terry!

Our school will be participating in the Terry Fox Run again this year.  Pledge sheets were sent home today and should be returned by October 11, 2024. Fundraising is optional, but all students will participate in the run at 9:45 am on Friday, October 4, 2024. Let’s get our fundraising going and show everyone how we can run for Terry as he ran for us, #No Matter What!

Donations can be made online using this LINK.

Our goal for this year is for every class to have at least 10 sponsorships and to raise over $4500. 

“And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.” – Hebrews 12:1-2

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Scholastic Book Club is Back!

We are excited to announce the return of the Scholastic Book Club to our school! The club offers a wide range of age-appropriate books, from picture books for our youngest readers to captivating novels for older students. By participating, you not only provide your child with the gift of reading but also help our school earn valuable resources such as books and educational materials.

How the Scholastic Book Club Works:

1.Browse the Catalogue: Your child will bring home a Scholastic Book Club catalogue filled with a variety of book selections. You can also explore the digital version by clicking this link. Take some time to review the options with your child and choose the titles that interest them.

2.Place Your Order: Visit the Scholastic Book Club website to place your order online. Be sure to use our Class Code: RC131640 and select Ship to School as the shipping method. When our total school order reaches $40, shipping to the school is free!

3.Delivery to School: Once the books arrive, we’ll distribute them to your child’s classroom.

4.Enjoy Reading: Your child will soon be enjoying their new books and discovering exciting stories.

We encourage you to explore the catalogue with your child and discuss their book choices. Your support helps foster a love of reading and strengthens literacy in our school community. If you have any questions or need assistance with the ordering process, feel free to contact Mrs. Kang ().

Happy reading!

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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.

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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!

 

Hope Lutheran Church (HLC) Welcomes You

As you start a new school year at Hope Lutheran Christian School, you might be considering finding a home church for you and your family. Hope Lutheran Church gathers every Sunday, 10:00 am and many other activities happen through the week, including Youth and Young adults groups. Adding to that, Pastor Lucas is in the office and around the school every week, as his kids also attend Hope Lutheran Christian School. You are free to talk with him at any time, he will be happy to share more about the teaching and the life of the Church. If you’re looking for a church home, give Hope a try! We look forward to welcoming you and your family into the HLC community.

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PTL/Community Relations News

PTL Meeting Sept. 12, 2024

It was awesome to meet you online through Zoom! In total we have 106 attendees who joined our first PTL Meeting in 2025-206 School Year. We have shared lots of important information in the meeting. The  PTL Meeting minutes Sept 12-24 is ready for your review. Please email if you would like to review the meeting recording, the link and access password will be shared upon request.

 

Term 2 Refund Cheques

The term 2 Parent Participation Program refund cheques from the 2023-24 school year are now available for pick up with Mrs. Klassen at the elementary school campus. If you partially completed your Term 2 hours and expecting a refund that’s you!  Please pick up immediately!

 

Hot Lunch Ordering

Please see the Hot Lunch Information Sheet for account set up and ordering instructions! 

Please feel free to contact Reagan Schroeder (HLCS Hot Lunch Coordinator; 604-328-0484) directly should you have any questions at all.

 

KM Club Announcement

Kilometre Club is back!

This fall we are, again, conducting a 7-week run/walk around McLean Park Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays from 3:20 – 3:50 pm, starting Monday, September 16th and ending Friday, November 1st.  The events will take place immediately after school, with warm up starting at 3:10 pm and runs starting at 3:20 pm sharp at McLean Park. Participants must register. If you missed the registration period please contact Maik Hassel at 604.315.8446 or with any questions.

This fall, we are trying something NEW: While the students earn “Milestone Tonkens”, parents have the opportunity to earn their kids’ class a free Pizza Lunch at the end of the term! 

Parents can earn participation points by volunteering at the KM club or running/walking a minimum of three laps during the club. The class with the highest parent participation points at the end of the term will receive a free pizza lunch!

Km Club is open to all students, staff, parents, caretakers, and daycare children.  Parents or caretakers must be at McLean Park to supervise their child/children during Km Club.  However, while supervising your child you may want to run or walk yourself, or you can volunteer. 

Volunteering for Km Club counts towards volunteer hours and there are volunteer opportunities before, during, and after KM Club.  Please see the volunteer descriptions and the volunteer sign-up link in the Volunteer Opportunities section of this Monday Note.

Please contact Maik Hassel at 604.315.8446 or with any questions.

 

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).

 

Hope Connect

Dear Parents, 

As Hope’s Development Director and Community Relations Officer, we often wish for opportunities to really connect and have deeper conversations with those in our school community.  After a successful trial last year, we are continuing to engage our parent stakeholders to really connect, listen, and share information through our regular casual Parent Dessert Evenings.  Hosted by Lisa Klym and John Lok with a small group, this is an informal evening to unwind, meet other parents, give feedback about school, learn more about Hope, and enjoy dessert with good company.  The first two of our dates are listed in the sign up below with limited sign up spots. The meetings usually start at 7:00 pm and finish no later than 8:30 pm.  Location will be emailed out to attendees.  We look forward to seeing you.

Parent Connect Dessert Evenings sign up 

Blessings, John Lok & Lisa Klym

 

Community Event – See You At The Lot (SYATL)

SYATL is coming to Hope on Wednesday, September 25th at 8:00 am.  Join us for 30 minutes in the Elementary parking lot as we unite in worship and prayer with our students and other students around the globe to lift our school, community, leadership and world before God.  Join millions around the world in asking God to bring revival and know that you are part of a vast, united student-led movement of prayer on this global day. Be a part of what God wants to do in our school, our Hope community, our cities, and our world through your prayers.  Not sure how to pray?  See this PRAYER GUIDE.  Prayer points will be provided for your use.

 

Equipping Parents Seminar

Anxious Minds:  Building Resilience In Our Kids

Why are our kids increasingly anxious, more likely to be depressed, and so drawn to experiencing a curated world through their devices?

Parents, join us on Monday, October 7th from 7:00 – 8:30pm in the Elementary Chapel as we delve into the allure of the digital world, its ability to shrink our experiences, and (most importantly) proven practices that the Church is uniquely positioned to implement, in order to see our children thrive beyond the screen.

We have invited Brad Strelau who is a local pastor at Coquitlam Alliance Church. Pastor Brad is currently working on his Ph.D. with Wesley House in Cambridge, UK, exploring the relationship between Church liturgy and mental health.

Please let us know if you plan to attend so we know how many to expect: Equipping Parents Seminar Sign-up.  You are welcome to invite friends – this seminar is open to anyone interested in knowing more about this topic.

 

Newsletter

Our school publishes a monthly newsletter where we highlight student achievements and special interest articles written by our students.  This year we have a new monthly column entitled Our Impact where we will showcase members of our Hope community impacting their world for Christ’s glory.  Do you have an achievement, special interest  or impact story to share?  Submissions to Lisa Klym at .  The October newsletter will be published October 4th.

 

Open House

Parents, we’ve learned from our admissions interviews that an overwhelming majority of our applicants come to our school because of word-of-mouth recommendations from our school community.  We are thankful that you are our best advertisers!

Do you know of a family ready to explore education options for their child?  Do you have friends or family looking for a school that offers more than just an academic education, one that you can call home?

Please forward this digital information sheet and encourage them to check out The Hope Difference at our upcoming Open House on Thursday, October 17 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm.

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Monday, September 16

Individual Student Photo Day

8:45 am Parent Prayer

3:20 pm KM Club

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Tuesday, September 17

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Wednesday, September 18

3:20 pm KM Club

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Thursday, September 19

6:00 pm Curriculum Evening

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Friday, September 20

9:05 am Late Start

9:15 am K- gr. 8 Chapel

Hot Lunch

3:20 pm KM Club

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Looking Ahead…

 

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Monday, September 23

8:45 am Parent Prayer

3:20 pm KM Club

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Tuesday, September 24

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Wednesday, September 25

3:20 pm KM Club

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Thursday, September 26

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Friday, September 27

Pro-Day NO SCHOOL IN SESSION

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Volunteer Opportunities – 2024/2025 School Year

1. Call Out for Class Liaisons – We are looking for enthusiastic parents to serve as Class Liaisons—the main point of contact between parents and the teacher in your child’s grade. This is a volunteer position which will bring hours to your family within the Parent Participation Program. 

Link to view general job description of Class Liaisons: Class Liaison Job Description 2023/2024

If you feel you might be a good candidate for this role please contact our Class Liaisons Coordinator Natallia Kiselev at

Please include in your email:

Re: Application Class Liaison position (Grade)

Parent First and Last Name:

Contact email:

Child name:

Grade: 

Teacher name:

 

CLASSES THAT STILL NEED LIAISON ROLES TO BE FILLED AS FOLLOWS: 

• 5A

 

2.  MS & ES Lunch Supervision – Term 1 – Lunch Supervision – Term 1 sign-up form lists the available slots for Term 1 (Sept. 3- Dec. 19, 2024). Only the START DATES have been listed. However, we are looking for parent volunteers that could commit to help on the SAME weekday(s) every week consistently in Term 1 for a total of 16 weeks. For example, if you signed up for the Wed, Sept 4th spot, you are signing up for all Wednesdays (when school is in session) in Term 1. To be fair to other parent volunteers, please sign up for no more than 2 weekdays. If you see your preferred weekday(s) has been taken and would like to be put on a waitlist, please email Angela at .

 

3. KM Club Volunteers

• KM Club needs more volunteers! Especially the important set-up and cleanup/counter positions are still vacant. We cannot run this event without your help!

Not only is this a great way to collect volunteer hours for the year while supervising your children during the run, you also collect points for your child’s class to win a free pizza lunch at the end of the term.

Volunteer descriptions and registration can be found in the sign-up link.

• We have a special volunteer opportunity for the KM Club: We are looking for one detail-oriented parent to help us with data entry for the duration of the Fall KM Club. The volunteer would need to be present at the last run of the week (typically Friday, but it might be Wednesday in case of pro-d days), wait til the end of the counting to take home the folders, transfer the week’s runs to a spreadsheet and return the folders on Monday before the run starts.

Interested parents would need access to a computer with internet connectivity and be familiar with either Excel or Google Sheets.

This usually takes no more than 1h of time per week but is a perfect combination with counting at the end of Friday’s run (another volunteer opportunity). Interested volunteers can reach out to Maik at 604.315.8446 or

 

4.REAL Day Volunteers – REAL Day will be taking place on Monday, September 23, all day. If you have ever wondered what being REAL at Hope is all about, this is your opportunity to find out! We need lots of help with set up and supervision. This is a fantastic event as all of our students learn about our school expectations in a fun and positive way. Please contact Mrs. Berg if you are willing to help out:

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Individual Student Photo Day

Individual student photos were taken today. 

Your child(ren) will be coming home today with QR Code flyers which contain web codes for accessing your child(ren)’s photo gallery for ordering. If you lose the webcode, no problem! Parents, you can visit the Mountain West Studios portal at mountainwest.ca/support-for-families to request login codes.

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Curriculum Evening September 19

The goal of the curriculum evening is that parents leave with a deeper sense of what will be going on in their child’s classroom this year.  We will be hosting one evening for both campuses.  All parents will meet for an opening message from the administration at the Elementary Campus chapel.  Following this, parents will be invited to attend the sessions that are of interest to them. 

Classroom teachers will be in their rooms hosting two sessions, back to back.  Specialty teachers will be available in their designated spaces to answer any questions parents may have regarding the Music, French, PE or EAL program.   

Parents with students in multiple grades will be able to attend one session and then travel to the next session, even if it is located at a different campus.

The evening will start at 6:00 pm at the Elementary Campus chapel.

The evening will conclude at 7:30 pm.

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Chess Club & Tournament Details

Interested in joining the school chess club? Please see THIS SIGN UP form for details.

 

🏆 Join the Chess Blitz Tournament! ♟️

Date: Wednesday, October 23rd 🕒 Time: 4:00 – 7:00 pm 📍 Location: HLCS

Show off your strategy and speed! Compete in our fast-paced ‘Back to School Blitz’ tournament, open to all skill levels. Great prizes, friendly competition, and a chance to sharpen your game.

Register now and make your move!

Hope Lutheran students can sign up with a special discount code BSB10 when registering in the link:

For more details, visit  Fraser Valley Chess Events

Let the games begin!

If you are a parent and are interested in volunteering, please see THIS LINK.

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Badminton

Welcome back to another exciting school year! We are thrilled to announce that badminton lessons will start right away, with the first session tomorrow! While I will be stepping back this year to focus on some personal matters, we are excited to introduce Coach Wen, who will be joining us to help our students elevate their badminton skills to new heights! Coach Wen brings a wealth of experience, having recently coached at Johnson Heights Secondary School in Surrey, where he guided their team to the Provincial Championship last year. He is truly delighted to be part of our Hope community and is ready to give his all to help your children succeed in the badminton program.

This fall, with so many exciting activities at Hope, badminton will be offered Tuesdays for grades 1, 2, and 3, and Fridays for grades 6, 7, and 8. We sincerely apologize that we are unable to accommodate grades 4 and 5 this fall, but there are plenty of other fantastic sports options available, like volleyball and basketball for the students to join! You can find the sign-up link below, and as always, feel free to reach out to Coach Ken if you have any questions.

Lastly, here is a special reminder for our middle school students: CESS, organized by Mr. Lok, is expected to take place next April! Mr. Shutsa had also found the means to organize a competitive tournament exclusively for our grade 8 students, also scheduled for next April! We hope to see all of our middle schoolers continuing to train hard in badminton and proudly representing Hope in both of these amazing tournaments!

Payment is preferred to be via E-transfer to “  “; however, if you choose to pay in cash, please contact Coach Ken directly to arrange a time for pick up. Let us give our new Coach Wen the time and focus on our students during lessons.

REGISTER HERE

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2023-24 Yearbooks!

2023-24 Yearbooks are still available! If you did not purchase a yearbook for last school year, stop by the Elementary School campus office to purchase one for $25.

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Terry Fox Dress Down

On Friday, October 4, 2024, we will be holding our whole school Terry Fox Run. This is a dress down day where students are invited to bring $2 (for Cancer Research) and wear their Canadian colours (red and white).  Please ensure that students are able to run comfortably in what they choose, and dress for the weather.

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Terry Fox Run

It’s time for a Terry Fox Moment. During his Marathon of Hope Terry set a goal to raise $1 million for cancer research. He crushed it. So he upped his goal: he wanted to raise $1 from every Canadian: there were 23 million of us back in 1980. Almost no one – except Terry – believed it was possible for a 21-year-old, one-legged runner to raise $23 million. But Terry crushed that goal, too! Today, thanks to kids like us and people from all around the world, more than $900 million dollars has been raised in Terry’s name! That money is helping the very best scientists in Canada discover new and better ways to diagnose, treat, and prevent cancer. The moral of this story is simple: You, too, can crush your goals if you Try Like Terry!

Our school will be participating in the Terry Fox Run again this year.  Pledge sheets were sent home today and should be returned by October 11, 2024. Fundraising is optional, but all students will participate in the run at 9:45 am on Friday, October 4, 2024. Let’s get our fundraising going and show everyone how we can run for Terry as he ran for us, #No Matter What!

Donations can be made online using this LINK.

Our goal for this year is for every class to have at least 10 sponsorships and to raise over $4500. 

“And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.” – Hebrews 12:1-2

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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.

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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!

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PTL/Community Relations News

PTL Meeting Sept. 12, 2024

It was awesome to meet you online through Zoom! In total we have 106 attendees who joined our first PTL Meeting in 2025-206 School Year. We have shared lots of important information in the meeting. The  PTL Meeting minutes Sept 12-24 is ready for your review. Please email if you would like to review the meeting recording, the link and access password will be shared upon request.

 

Term 2 Refund Cheques

The term 2 Parent Participation Program refund cheques from the 2023-24 school year are now available for pick up with Mrs. Klassen at the elementary school campus. If you partially completed your Term 2 hours and expecting a refund that’s you!  Please pick up immediately!

 

Hot Lunch Ordering

Please see the Hot Lunch Information Sheet for account set up and ordering instructions! 

Please feel free to contact Reagan Schroeder (HLCS Hot Lunch Coordinator; 604-328-0484) directly should you have any questions at all.

 

KM Club Announcement

Kilometre Club is back!

This fall we are, again, conducting a 7-week run/walk around McLean Park Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays from 3:20 – 3:50 pm, starting Monday, September 16th and ending Friday, November 1st.  The events will take place immediately after school, with warm up starting at 3:10 pm and runs starting at 3:20 pm sharp at McLean Park. Participants must register. If you missed the registration period please contact Maik Hassel at 604.315.8446 or with any questions.

This fall, we are trying something NEW: While the students earn “Milestone Tonkens”, parents have the opportunity to earn their kids’ class a free Pizza Lunch at the end of the term! 

Parents can earn participation points by volunteering at the KM club or running/walking a minimum of three laps during the club. The class with the highest parent participation points at the end of the term will receive a free pizza lunch!

Km Club is open to all students, staff, parents, caretakers, and daycare children.  Parents or caretakers must be at McLean Park to supervise their child/children during Km Club.  However, while supervising your child you may want to run or walk yourself, or you can volunteer. 

Volunteering for Km Club counts towards volunteer hours and there are volunteer opportunities before, during, and after KM Club.  Please see the volunteer descriptions and the volunteer sign-up link in the Volunteer Opportunities section of this Monday Note.

Please contact Maik Hassel at 604.315.8446 or with any questions.

 

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).

 

Hope Connect

Dear Parents, 

As Hope’s Development Director and Community Relations Officer, we often wish for opportunities to really connect and have deeper conversations with those in our school community.  After a successful trial last year, we are continuing to engage our parent stakeholders to really connect, listen, and share information through our regular casual Parent Dessert Evenings.  Hosted by Lisa Klym and John Lok with a small group, this is an informal evening to unwind, meet other parents, give feedback about school, learn more about Hope, and enjoy dessert with good company.  The first two of our dates are listed in the sign up below with limited sign up spots. The meetings usually start at 7:00 pm and finish no later than 8:30 pm.  Location will be emailed out to attendees.  We look forward to seeing you.

Parent Connect Dessert Evenings sign up 

Blessings, John Lok & Lisa Klym

 

Newsletter

Our school publishes a monthly newsletter where we highlight student achievements and special interest articles written by our students.  This year we have a new monthly column entitled Our Impact where we will showcase members of our Hope community impacting their world for Christ’s glory.  Do you have an achievement, special interest  or impact story to share?  Submissions to Lisa Klym at .  The October newsletter will be published October 4th.

 

Community Event – See You At The Lot (SYATL)

SYATL is coming to Hope on Wednesday, September 25th at 8:00 am.  Join us for 30 minutes in the Elementary parking lot as we unite in worship and prayer with our students and other students around the globe to lift our school, community, leadership and world before God.  Join millions around the world in asking God to bring revival and know that you are part of a vast, united student-led movement of prayer on this global day. Be a part of what God wants to do in our school, our Hope community, our cities, and our world through your prayers.  Not sure how to pray?  See this PRAYER GUIDE.

 

Equipping Parents Seminar

Equipping Parents – Anxious Minds:  Building Resilience In Our Kids

Why are our kids increasingly anxious, more likely to be depressed, and so drawn to experiencing a curated world through their devices?

Parents, join us in person on Monday, October 7th from 7:00-8:30 pm in the Elementary Chapel as we delve into the allure of the digital world, its ability to shrink our experiences, and (most importantly) proven practices that the Church is uniquely positioned to implement, in order to see our children thrive beyond the screen.

We have invited Brad Strelau who is a local pastor at Coquitlam Alliance Church. Pastor Brad is currently working on his Ph.D. with Wesley House in Cambridge, UK, exploring the relationship between Church liturgy and mental health.

Please let us know if you plan to attend so we know how many to expect: Equipping Parents Seminar Sign-up

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Monday, September 9

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Tuesday, September 10

9:00 am Ordering closes for September 13 Hot Lunch

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Wednesday, September 11

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Thursday, September 12

7:00 pm PTL General Meeting (over platform of Zoom)

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Friday, September 13

9:05 am Late Start

9:15 am K- gr. 8 Chapel

Hot Lunch

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Looking Ahead…

 

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Monday, September 16

Individual Student Photo Day

8:45 am Parent Prayer (at Elementary School campus)

3:20 pm KM Club

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Tuesday, September 17

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Wednesday, September 18

3:20 pm KM Club

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Thursday, September 19

6:00 pm Curriculum Evening

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Friday, September 20

9:05 am Late Start

9:15 am K- gr. 8 Chapel

Hot Lunch

3:20 pm KM Club

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Volunteer Opportunities – 2024/2025 School Year

1. Call Out for Class Liaisons – We are looking for enthusiastic parents to serve as Class Liaisons—the main point of contact between parents and the teacher in your child’s grade. This is a volunteer position which will bring hours to your family within the Parent Participation Program. 

Link to view general job description of Class Liaisons: Class Liaison Job Description 2023/2024

If you feel you might be a good candidate for this role please contact our Class Liaisons Coordinator Natallia Kiselev at

Please include in your email:

Re: Application Class Liaison position (Grade)

Parent First and Last Name:

Contact email:

Child name:

Grade: 

Teacher name:

 

CLASSES THAT STILL NEED LIAISON ROLES TO BE FILLED AS FOLLOWS: 

• KA
• 1A
• Grade 2 
• 3B
• 5A
• 5B
• 6/7 B
• 7A
• Grade 8 

2.  MS & ES Lunch Supervision – Term 1 – Lunch Supervision – Term 1 sign-up form lists the available slots for Term 1 (Sept. 3- Dec. 19, 2024). Only the START DATES have been listed. However, we are looking for parent volunteers that could commit to help on the SAME weekday(s) every week consistently in Term 1 for a total of 16 weeks. For example, if you signed up for the Wed, Sept 4th spot, you are signing up for all Wednesdays (when school is in session) in Term 1. To be fair to other parent volunteers, please sign up for no more than 2 weekdays. If you see your preferred weekday(s) has been taken and would like to be put on a waitlist, please email Angela at .

3. KM Club Volunteers

• We have three volunteer opportunities on Wednesday, September 11 at 8:45 am (right after drop off). We will meet at the library, assemble the wristbands and prepare all necessary materials for the upcoming fall KM Club. This will take approx 2h, and your help will be invaluable in enabling this popular program. Interested volunteers, please contact Maik Hassel at 604.315.8446 or
• KM Club needs volunteers!  The success of this popular event depends on the help of our parents and is a great opportunity to collect volunteer hours for the year while supervising your children during the run.  Volunteer descriptions and registration can be found in the sign-up link.

4.REAL Day Volunteers – REAL Day will be taking place on Monday, September 23, all day. If you have ever wondered what being REAL at Hope is all about, this is your opportunity to find out! We need lots of help with set up and supervision. This is a fantastic event as all of our students learn about our school expectations in a fun and positive way. Please contact Mrs. Berg if you are willing to help out:

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Uniform Black Shoes

As we get back into our new routines we will be noting our students are wearing appropriate footwear as it is stated in our uniform policy.  Please help by ensuring that students know the policy appropriate for them:

HLCS K – gr. 5  Uniform Policy

HLCS Gr. 6 – 8 Uniform Policy

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Individual Student Photo Day

Monday, September 16 will be Individual Student Photo day for both elementary and middle school students.  Photos will be taking place at the Elementary School campus. 

Students are to be dressed in formal uniform.  Please review the school’s uniform policy in these two links: 

HLCS K – gr. 5  Uniform Policy

HLCS Gr. 6 – 8 Uniform Policy

Your child(ren) will be coming home that day with QR Code flyers which contain webcodes for accessing your child(ren)’s photo gallery for ordering. If you lose the webcode, no problem! Parents, you can visit the Mountain West Studios portal at mountainwest.ca/support-for-families to request login codes.

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Fraser Health News: September – Back to School Health

Your healthy back-to-school guide

As summer winds down, it’s time to gear up for a healthy back-to-school season. Set the stage for a

smooth transition back to school. Here are some practical tips to get you started.

Prioritize sleep

Ensuring your child gets enough sleep is an important part of a healthy back-to-school routine. Quality

sleep helps with concentration, mood and overall well-being. In the weeks leading up to the start of

school, gradually adjust your child’s sleep schedule so they can adapt to the new routine. Aim for nine to eleven hours of quality sleep per night.

Eat well

Support your child’s learning and development with scheduled meals and snacks. Breakfast kick starts

their morning, while snacks and lunches nourish them throughout the day. Pack a water bottle to help

them stay hydrated.

Boost immunity

As with any public environment, school exposes children to various germs. Ensuring they are up-to-date on their vaccinations helps protect them and others. Specific immunizations are recommended for children prior to entering kindergarten as well as in grades six and nine. Help your child avoid the spread of illness by encouraging them to wash their hands regularly, teaching them to cover their coughs and sneezes and keeping them home when sick.

Keep active

Adding physical activity to your child’s routine sets them up for success. Activities like walking or biking to school, playing sports, dancing, swimming or helping around the house are great ways for your child to stay active. Set limits on screen time and promote outdoor play as much as possible for overall well-

being.

Make time for talking and connection

Going back to school can be a cause of anxiety or stress for children. Make it a point to encourage open communication and support your child to talk about their feelings and help them feel heard and

understood. Integrate downtime into their routine where they can relax or focus on a special interest or

hobby.

Find more school health tips and resources on Fraser Health’s website: School health – Fraser Health

Authority

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Lice Check

We are asking all our elementary families to please conduct a lice check at home with their child(ren) and return a signed copy of the form provided indicating you have completed this. Students are to return the form to their teacher by Monday, September 16.  

LICE CHECK FORM – (please complete & send back to teacher)

Please see the document below to help with the steps of a lice check and more information on what lice is, how to detect, and treat. (Multiple language translations available at this link.) 

HEAD LICE INFORMATION SHEET

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School Sport Interest: Grades 4 – 8

Please fill out the following forms, by Friday, September 13, 4:00 pm, if your child is interested in joining any school sports this 2024-2025 school year.

• Grades 4-7

• Grade 8

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Violin Lessons

Once again Mrs. Reilley West, an independent music teacher, will be offering violin lessons to the HLCS student community on Thursdays, after school, in the Music Room at the Elementary School campus. Please see HERE for more information, including how to contact Mrs. West.

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Curriculum Evening September 19

The goal of the curriculum evening is that parents leave with a deeper sense of what will be going on in their child’s classroom this year.  We will be hosting one evening for both campuses.  All parents will meet for an opening message from the administration at the Elementary Campus chapel.  Following this, parents will be invited to attend the sessions that are of interest to them. 

Classroom teachers will be in their rooms hosting two sessions, back to back.  Specialty teachers will be available in their designated spaces to answer any questions parents may have regarding the Music, French, PE or EAL program.   

Parents with students in multiple grades will be able to attend one session and then travel to the next session, even if it is located at a different campus.

The evening will start at 6:00 pm at the Elementary Campus chapel.

The evening will conclude at 7:30 pm.

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2023-24 Yearbooks!

2023-24 Yearbooks are still available! If you did not purchase a yearbook for last school year, stop by the Elementary School campus office to purchase one for $25.

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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.

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Hope Lutheran Church Happenings

Sunday School News – Pre-school/K-4

Children aged 2 to 4 years old (Little Lambs) and 5 years old to Grade 4 age (Growing Lambs), and their families, are invited to Hope Lutheran Church’s Sunday School celebration of the start of a new year: Kingdom Carnival & Games, and Family Karaoke from 9:00 – 9:45 am on Sunday, September 15th followed by the 10:00 – 11:00 am church service, followed by desserts, treats, and tea/coffee/juice in the gym at 11:00 am. We would love to have you join us together with your family. Activities may include water play outside if the weather is nice; bring a change of clothes for your children. To pre-register please click on this LINK. Please contact Pastor Lucas or Mrs. Malmberg if you have any questions.

 

Hope Lutheran Church (HLC) Welcomes You

As you start a new school year at Hope Lutheran Christian School, you might be considering finding a home church for you and your family. Hope Lutheran Church gathers every Sunday, 10:00 am and many other activities happen through the week, including Youth and Young adults groups. Adding to that, Pastor Lucas is in the office and around the school every week, as his kids also attend Hope Lutheran Christian School. You are free to talk with him at any time, he will be happy to share more about the teaching and the life of the Church. If you’re looking for a church home, give Hope a try! We look forward to welcoming you and your family into the HLC community.

 

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!

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PTL/Community Relations News

Upcoming PTL Meeting

The first PTL meeting for the school year 2024-2025 has been scheduled at 7:00 – 8:00 pm, Thursday, September 12, 2024. A great deal of important information will be shared in this meeting, please kindly mark your calendars. The Zoom meeting link will be available one day prior to the meeting day. Looking forward to seeing you all on line!

 

Term 2 Refund Cheques

The term 2 Parent Participation Program refund cheques from the 2023-24 school year are now available for pick up with Mrs. Klassen at the elementary school campus. If you partially completed your Term 2 hours and expecting a refund that’s you!  Please pick up immediately!

 

Parent Prayer

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).

 

Hot Lunch Ordering Open

Please see the Hot Lunch Information Sheet for account set up and ordering instructions! 

Please feel free to contact Reagan Schroeder (HLCS Hot Lunch Coordinator; 604-328-0484) directly should you have any questions at all.

Our first hot lunch will be Friday September 13th … so get your orders in before the deadline! Happy Hot Lunch Ordering and Welcome Back to School.

 

KM Club Announcement

Kilometre Club is back!

This fall we are, again, conducting a 7-week run/walk around McLean Park Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays from 3:20 – 3:50 pm, starting Monday, September 16th and ending Friday, November 1st.  The events will take place immediately after school, with warm up starting at 3:10 pm and runs starting at 3:20 pm sharp at McLean Park. Participants must register using this online registration form by THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th. At the end of the year, runners will receive “Milestone Tokens” based on the total amount of KM run.

This fall, we are trying something NEW: While the students earn “Milestone Tonkens”, parents have the opportunity to earn their kids’ class a free Pizza Lunch at the end of the term! 

Parents can earn participation points by volunteering at the KM club or running/walking a minimum of three laps during the club. The class with the highest parent participation points at the end of the term will receive a free pizza lunch!

Km Club is open to all students, staff, parents, caretakers, and daycare children.  Parents or caretakers must be at McLean Park to supervise their child/children during Km Club.  However, while supervising your child you may want to run or walk yourself, or you can volunteer. 

Volunteering for Km Club counts towards volunteer hours and there are volunteer opportunities before, during, and after KM Club.  Please see the volunteer descriptions and the volunteer sign-up link in the Volunteer Opportunities section of this Monday Note.

Please contact Maik Hassel at 604.315.8446 or with any questions.

 

Hope Community Groups

To equip our Community members, small group online Bible reading plans are offered for both men and women throughout the school year.  If you are interested in committing 5-10 minutes each day in a reading plan, please email Lisa at to receive an invitation.  A new plan started today but it’s not too late to join.

 

Newsletter

Our school publishes a monthly newsletter where we highlight student achievements and special interest articles written by our students.  This year we have a new monthly column entitled Our Impact where we will showcase members of our Hope community impacting their world for Christ’s glory.  Do you have an achievement, special interest  or impact story to share?  Submissions to Lisa Klym at .  The October newsletter will be published October 4th.

 

Community Event – See You At The Lot (SYATL)

SYATL is coming to Hope on Wednesday, September 25th at 8:00 am.  Join us for 30 minutes in the Elementary parking lot as we unite in worship and prayer with our students and other students around the globe to lift our school, community, leadership and world before God.  Join millions around the world in asking God to bring revival and know that you are part of a vast, united student-led movement of prayer on this global day. Be a part of what God wants to do in our school, our cities, and our world through your prayers.  Not sure how to pray?  A Prayer Guide will be provided.

 

 

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Monday, September 2

Labour Day – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION

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Tuesday, September 3

First Day of School – NOON DISMISSAL

9:00 am New Family Orientation Q & A Time

12:00 pm PTL Ice Cream Social

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Wednesday, September 4

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Thursday, September 5

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Friday, September 6

9:05 am Late Start

9:15 am K- gr. 8 Chapel

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Looking Ahead…

 

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Monday, September 9

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Tuesday, September 10

9:00 am Ordering closes for September 13 Hot Lunch

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Wednesday, September 11

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Thursday, September 12

7:00 pm PTL General Meeting (over platform of Zoom)

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Friday, September 13

9:05 am Late Start

9:15 am K- gr. 8 Chapel

Hot Lunch

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Volunteer Opportunities – 2024/2025 School Year

1.  MS & ES Lunch Supervision – Term 1 – Lunch Supervision – Term 1 sign-up form lists the available slots for Term 1 (Sept. 3- Dec. 19, 2024). Only the START DATES have been listed. However, we are looking for parent volunteers that could commit to help on the SAME weekday(s) every week consistently in Term 1 for a total of 16 weeks. For example, if you signed up for the Wed, Sept 4th spot, you are signing up for all Wednesdays (when school is in session) in Term 1. To be fair to other parent volunteers, please sign up for no more than 2 weekdays. If you see your preferred weekday(s) has been taken and would like to be put on a waitlist, please email Angela at .

2. KM Club Volunteers

• We have three volunteer opportunities on Wednesday, September 11 at 8:45 am (right after drop off). We will meet at the library, assemble the wristbands and prepare all necessary materials for the upcoming fall KM Club. This will take approx 2h, and your help will be invaluable in enabling this popular program. Interested volunteers, please contact Maik Hassel at 604.315.8446 or
• KM Club needs volunteers!  The success of this popular event depends on the help of our parents and is a great opportunity to collect volunteer hours for the year while supervising your children during the run.  Volunteer descriptions and registration can be found in the sign-up link.

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Fraser Health News: September – Back to School Health

Your healthy back-to-school guide

As summer winds down, it’s time to gear up for a healthy back-to-school season. Set the stage for a

smooth transition back to school. Here are some practical tips to get you started.

Prioritize sleep

Ensuring your child gets enough sleep is an important part of a healthy back-to-school routine. Quality

sleep helps with concentration, mood and overall well-being. In the weeks leading up to the start of

school, gradually adjust your child’s sleep schedule so they can adapt to the new routine. Aim for nine to eleven hours of quality sleep per night.

Eat well

Support your child’s learning and development with scheduled meals and snacks. Breakfast kick starts

their morning, while snacks and lunches nourish them throughout the day. Pack a water bottle to help

them stay hydrated.

Boost immunity

As with any public environment, school exposes children to various germs. Ensuring they are up-to-date on their vaccinations helps protect them and others. Specific immunizations are recommended for children prior to entering kindergarten as well as in grades six and nine. Help your child avoid the spread of illness by encouraging them to wash their hands regularly, teaching them to cover their coughs and sneezes and keeping them home when sick.

Keep active

Adding physical activity to your child’s routine sets them up for success. Activities like walking or biking to school, playing sports, dancing, swimming or helping around the house are great ways for your child to stay active. Set limits on screen time and promote outdoor play as much as possible for overall well-

being.

Make time for talking and connection

Going back to school can be a cause of anxiety or stress for children. Make it a point to encourage open communication and support your child to talk about their feelings and help them feel heard and

understood. Integrate downtime into their routine where they can relax or focus on a special interest or

hobby.

Find more school health tips and resources on Fraser Health’s website: School health – Fraser Health

Authority

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2023-24 Yearbooks!

2023-24 Yearbooks are still available! If you did not purchase a yearbook for last school year, stop by the Elementary School campus office to purchase one for $25.

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Violin Lessons

Once again Mrs. Reilley West, an independent music teacher, will be offering violin lessons to the HLCS student community on Thursdays, after school, in the Music Room at the Elementary School campus. Please see HERE for more information, including how to contact Mrs. West.

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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.

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Hope Lutheran Church Happenings

Sunday School News – Pre-school/K-4

Children aged 2 to 4 years old (Little Lambs) and 5 years old to Grade 4 age (Growing Lambs), and their families, are invited to Hope Lutheran Church’s Sunday School celebration of the start of a new year: Kingdom Carnival & Games, and Family Karaoke from 9:00 – 9:45 am on Sunday, September 15th followed by the 10:00 – 11:00 am church service, followed by desserts, treats, and tea/coffee/juice in the gym at 11:00 am. We would love to have you join us together with your family. Activities may include water play outside if the weather is nice; bring a change of clothes for your children. To pre-register please click on this LINK. Please contact Pastor Lucas or Mrs. Malmberg if you have any questions.

 

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!

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PTL/Community Relations News

Term 2 Refund Cheques

The term 2 Parent Participation Program refund cheques from the 2023-24 school year are now available for pick up with Mrs. Klassen at the elementary school campus. If you partially completed your Term 2 hours and expecting a refund that’s you!  Please pick up immediately!

 

Hot Lunch Ordering Open

Please see the Hot Lunch Information Sheet for account set up and ordering instructions! 

Please feel free to contact Reagan Schroeder (HLCS Hot Lunch Coordinator; 604-328-0484) directly should you have any questions at all.

Our first hot lunch will be Friday September 13th … so get your orders in before the deadline! Happy Hot Lunch Ordering and Welcome Back to School.

 

KM Club Announcement

Kilometre Club is back!

This fall we are, again, conducting a 7-week run/walk around McLean Park Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays from 3:20 – 3:50 pm, starting Monday, September 16th and ending Friday, November 1st.  The events will take place immediately after school, with warm up starting at 3:10 pm and runs starting at 3:20 pm sharp at McLean Park. Participants must register using this online registration form by THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th. At the end of the year, runners will receive “Milestone Tokens” based on the total amount of KM run.

This fall, we are trying something NEW: While the students earn “Milestone Tonkens”, parents have the opportunity to earn their kids’ class a free Pizza Lunch at the end of the term! 

Parents can earn participation points by volunteering at the KM club or running/walking a minimum of three laps during the club. The class with the highest parent participation points at the end of the term will receive a free pizza lunch!

Km Club is open to all students, staff, parents, caretakers, and daycare children.  Parents or caretakers must be at McLean Park to supervise their child/children during Km Club.  However, while supervising your child you may want to run or walk yourself, or you can volunteer. 

Volunteering for Km Club counts towards volunteer hours and there are volunteer opportunities before, during, and after KM Club.  Please see the volunteer descriptions and the volunteer sign-up link in the Volunteer Opportunities section of this Monday Note.

Please contact Maik Hassel at 604.315.8446 or with any questions.

 

Hope Community Groups

To equip our Community members, small group online Bible reading plans are offered for both men and women throughout the school year.  If you are interested in committing 5-10 minutes each day in a reading plan, please email Lisa at to receive an invitation.  New plans are starting next Monday.

 

Newsletter

Our school publishes a monthly newsletter where we highlight student achievements and special interest articles written by our students.  This year we have a new monthly column entitled Our Impact where we will showcase members of our Hope community impacting their world for Christ’s glory.  Do you have a special achievement or impact story to share?  Submissions to Lisa Klym at .   

 

 

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Monday, June 17

8:45 am Parent Prayer

K-5 Year End Sun Valley Park Field Trip

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Tuesday, June 18

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Wednesday, June 19

9:00 am End of Year Celebration Chapel

End of Term Three

Term Three Reports Issued

Last Day of School – NOON DISMISSAL

12:00 pm PTL End of Year BBQ Lunch

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Thursday, June 20

9:30 am 2024 Kindergarten Experience Session 1 (new 2024-25 Kindergarten students ONLY)

11:00 am 2024 Kindergarten Experience Session 2 (new 2024-25 Kindergarten students ONLY)

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Friday, June 21

NO SCHOOL IN SESSION

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Looking Ahead…

 

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Monday, September 2

Labour Day – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION

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Tuesday, September 3

First Day of School – NOON DISMISSAL

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Wednesday, September 4

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Thursday, September 5

9:00 am New Family Orientation

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Friday, September 6

9:05 am Late Start

9:15 am K- gr. 8 Chapel

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Volunteer Opportunities – 2023/2024 School Year

1.  PTL Year-end BBQ lunch on June 19 – PTL is hosting a BBQ lunch on the last day of school at the elementary school campus. We are in need of a few volunteers to run this event, please sign up through this End of Year BBQ Volunteers signup form if you are interested. Looking forward to seeing you all that day!

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2023-24 Yearbooks!

The yearbooks have arrived! Pre-ordered yearbooks have been distributed by the classroom teachers, at the elementary campus. Additional yearbooks are available for purchase for $25 at the Elementary and Middle School offices for those who did not pre-order.

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Dough Raiser fundraiser with Cobs Bread

Are you looking to purchase bread or treats from Cobs Bread (the Oxford location)? 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 until the end of the school year

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PTL/Community Relations News

Parent Participation Hours/Cheques

Term 1 Refund Cheques now available for pick up with Mrs. Klassen at the elementary school campus. If you partially completed your Term 1 hours and expecting a refund that’s you!  Please pick up immediately!

Term 2 Refund Cheques will be available in August.

 

PTL Year-end BBQ lunch on June 19, 2024

PTL is hosting a BBQ lunch on the last day of school, June 19, at the elementary school campus. We are in need of a few volunteers to run this event, please sign up through this End of Year BBQ Volunteers signup form if you are interested. Looking forward to seeing you all that day!

 

June 4, 2024 PTL Zoom Meeting Minutes

Thank you for attending our last PTL meeting for the school year 2023/2024. The PTL Meeting Minutes June 6-24 are available now. The meeting recording is also available for review upon request. Please email if you would like to access June 4 Hope Lutheran PTL’s Zoom Meeting recording.

 

Parent Volunteers Needed on August 10th

Hope will be attending the upcoming Dumpling Festival on August 10 at Town Center Park.  We are inviting our parents to be ambassadors to help promote our school.  Flexible hours and great benefits including lots of sun and happy faces.  Please email if you can attend for any portion of the day which goes from 11:00 am – 4:00 pm.

 

Hope Community Prayer

Our Prayer evenings will continue through the summer months, always the last Tuesday of each month.  The next gathering is Tuesday, June 25th at 7:30 pm in the chapel.

 

Newsletter

Thinking ahead to the September newsletter, will you be participating in anything over the summer that you’d like to write about?  Please let us know.

Submissions to Lisa Klym at .  Deadline for September is August 30th. 

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Monday, June 10

8:45 am Parent Prayer

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Tuesday, June 11

Field Trip Form Due: K-5 Year End Sun Valley Park

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Wednesday, June 12

9:00 am Grade 5 Celebration Chapel

3:15 – 4:15 pm EAL gr. 4/5 (Rm 207)

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Thursday, June 13

3:15 – 4:45 pm EAL gr. 3 (Rm 227)

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Friday, June 14

8:30 am PTL Coffee Fellowship & Used Uniform Sale

Payment DUE: PTL End of Year BBQ Lunch 

Grade 4 & 5 Probability Fair

Hot Lunch

2:30 pm Used Uniform Sale

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Looking Ahead…

 

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Monday, June 17

8:45 am Parent Prayer

K-5 Year End Sun Valley Park Field Trip

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Tuesday, June 18

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Wednesday, June 19

9:00 am End of Year Celebration Chapel

End of Term Three

Term Three Reports Issued

Last Day of School – NOON DISMISSAL

PTL End of Year BBQ Lunch

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Thursday, June 20

9:30 am 2024 Kindergarten Experience Session 1 (new 2024-25 Kindergarten students ONLY)

11:00 am 2024 Kindergarten Experience Session 2 (new 2024-25 Kindergarten students ONLY)

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Friday, June 21

NO SCHOOL IN SESSION

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Volunteer Opportunities – 2023/2024 School Year

1.  PTL Year-end BBQ lunch on June 19 – PTL is hosting a BBQ lunch on the last day of school at the elementary school campus. To help the committee better plan the event, please fill in the pre-order form with your choice of food, then make the Payment to the school office by Friday, June 14. We also need a few  volunteers to run this event, please sign up through this End of Year BBQ Volunteers signup form if you are interested. Looking forward to seeing you all that day!

 

2. Please click link to see detailed options for Opportunities:
2023-2024 Volunteer Opportunities Page

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K-5 End of Year Field Trip

Thank you to those who completed the permission form that was sent out Friday, May 31st. If you have not yet done so, please look for the email and submit the form so we can plan for our end-of-year field trip to Sun Valley Park in Port Coquitlam. This field trip is planned to take place on Monday, June 17th. Form submissions are due by Tuesday, June 11th at 3:00 p.m.  

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2023-24 Yearbooks!

The yearbooks have arrived! Pre-ordered yearbooks will be distributed by the classroom teacher, at the elementary campus. Additional yearbooks are available for purchase for $25 at the Elementary School and Middle School offices for those who did not pre-order.

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Schola Bohemia Before & After School Care School Year End Camp

2-day camp, June 20 & 21     

• 8:00 am – 5:30 pm (core hours 9:00 am – 3:00 pm)      
• cost $100
• CCFRI discount applies to all age groups

Please email Ms. Rita at if you are interested.

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Hope Lutheran Church 2024 Post Secondary Bursary Application

Hope Lutheran Church wishes to support Christian post-secondary education by offering a bursary of up to $1000 to young adults who have had a connection to Hope Lutheran Church or School and are accepted to 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.

Applicants may re-apply in subsequent years.

Please see THIS FORM to apply. Applications accepted until Saturday June 15, 2024 at 11:59 pm.

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Jump Rope for Heart

Our school is excited to participate in Jump Rope for Heart this year during the week of June 10th-14th! Students will discover fun ways to get active, practice healthy habits and learn about helping others while raising money to beat heart disease and stroke! 

To support the Heart and Stroke foundation, please see the following THIS LINK.

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Dough Raiser fundraiser with Cobs Bread

Are you looking to purchase bread or treats from Cobs Bread (the Oxford location)? 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 until the end of the school year

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Hope Lutheran Church Sponsored – Bible Information Meetings for Adults

Bible Information Classes are up and running. They are open to everyone, and they are designed for those who wish to learn more about the teachings and practices of the Christian Faith and the Lutheran Church. At the end of the program, those who aren’t members and would like to join us at Hope Lutheran Church can be received as new members of the Congregation. The meetings will take place on Wednesdays, 7:00 pm, at Church. For more information, don’t hesitate to contact Pastor Lucas at:

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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. 

Please graciously fill out our waiver form if you plan to bring your youth to one of our events (if you have previously submitted, please ignore:) Thank you in advance.

https://forms.gle/wgNxc9p3ohmakuBA6 

Have questions? Please email Daniel ()

Blessings to you and your family from the Junior Youth Ministry Team!

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Parent Prayer

You are 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 in the chapel at the Elementary Campus.

Every Monday from 8:45 – 9:15 am (except for holidays).

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PTL/Community Relations News

Term 1 Parent Participation Hours

Term 1 Refund Cheques now available for pick up with Mrs. Klassen at the elementary school campus. If you partially completed your Term 1 hours and expecting a refund that’s you!  Please pick up immediately!

 

PTL Coffee Fellowship & Used Uniform Sale – Friday, June 14

The date for our sale has been moved back to Friday, June 14th as the MS talent show has been cancelled.  A used uniform sale will be held at 8:30 am and 2:30 pm at the Elementary Campus.  Parents are encouraged to sort through their uniform pieces now and determine what they will and will not need for next school year.  All sellers are responsible for their own items.

The PTL will be serving hot beverages and baked goods at this time.  All parents are invited to stop by for a treat and conversation.

 

PTL Year-end BBQ lunch on June 19, 2024

PTL is hosting a BBQ lunch on the last day of school at the elementary school campus. To help the committee better plan the event, please fill in the pre-order form with your choice of food, then make the Payment to the school office by Friday, June 14. We also need a few volunteers to run this event, please sign up through this End of Year BBQ Volunteers signup form if you are interested. Looking forward to seeing you all that day!

 

June 4, 2024 PTL Zoom Meeting Minutes

Thank you for attending our last PTL meeting for the school year 2023/2024. The PTL Meeting Minutes June 6-24 are available now. The meeting recording is also available for review upon request. Please email if you would like to access June 4 Hope Lutheran PTL’s Zoom Meeting recording.

 

Newsletter

Thinking ahead to the September newsletter, will you be participating in anything over the summer that you’d like to write about?  Please let us know.

Submissions to Lisa Klym at .  Deadline for September is August 30th. 

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Monday, June 3

8:45 am Parent Prayer

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Tuesday, June 4

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Wednesday, June 5

9:00 am Chapel

3:15 – 4:45 pm EAL gr. 4/5 (Rm 207) 

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Thursday, June 6

3:15 – 4:45 pm EAL gr. 3 (Rm 227)

7:00 pm PTL Meeting over Zoom

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Friday, June 7

Hot Lunch

4:00 – 6:00 Middle School Mixer

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Looking Ahead…

 

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Monday, June 10

8:45 am Parent Prayer

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Tuesday, June 11

K-5 Year End Sun Valley Park Field Trip Form Due

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Wednesday, June 12

9:00 am Grade 5 Celebration Chapel

3:15 – 4:15 pm EAL gr. 4/5 (Rm 207)

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Thursday, June 13

3:15 – 4:45 pm EAL gr. 3 (Rm 227)

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Friday, June 14

8:30 am PTL Coffee Fellowship

Grade 4 & 5 Probability Fair

Hot Lunch

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Volunteer Opportunities – 2023/2024 School Year

1. Middle School Mixer – Friday, June 7, 2024 4:00 to 6:00pm

Please make sure you drop off all food donations by 3:00 pm at the elementary school kitchen.

Middle School Mixer Volunteer & Food Donation Sign up

 

2.  PTL Year-end BBQ lunch on June 19 – PTL hosts a BBQ lunch on the last day of school at the elementary school campus. To help the committee better plan the event, please fill in the pre-order form with your choice of food, then make the Payment to the school office by Friday, June 16. Volunteers signup form will be posted on facebook and emailed out  for this event.  Please stay tuned on!

 

3. Please click link to see detailed options for Opportunities:
2023-2024 Volunteer Opportunities Page

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K-5 End of Year Field Trip

Thank you to those who completed the permission form that was sent out Friday, May 31st. If you have not yet done so, please look for the email and submit the form so we can plan for our end-of-year field trip to Sun Valley Park in Port Coquitlam. This field trip is planned to take place on Monday, June 17th. Form submissions are due by June 11th at 3:00 p.m.   

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Notice From School Accounting Office

This is a reminder for school families that selected Option B: Full Payment option by cheque  post-dated no later than June 3, 2024 for tuition payment during February’s re-enrolment time.

Full payment tuition cheques submitted in February 2024 post-dated to receive the 1% early payment discount will be processed this week. 

Please ensure appropriate funds are available.

If your family did not choose Option B: Full Payment with the 1% early payment discount, no action is required.

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Schola Bohemia Before & After School Care School Year End Camp

2-day camp, June 20 & 21     

• 8:00 am – 5:30 pm (core hours 9:00 am – 3:00 pm)      
• cost $100
• CCFRI discount applies to all age groups

Please email Ms. Rita at if you are interested.

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Hope Lutheran Church 2024 Post Secondary Bursary Application

Hope Lutheran Church wishes to support Christian post-secondary education by offering a bursary of up to $1000 to young adults who have had a connection to Hope Lutheran Church or School and are accepted to 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.

Applicants may re-apply in subsequent years.

Please see THIS FORM to apply. Applications accepted until Saturday June 15, 2024 at 11:59 pm.

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Jump Rope for Heart

Our school is excited to participate in Jump Rope for Heart this year during the week of June 10th-14th! Students will discover fun ways to get active, practice healthy habits and learn about helping others while raising money to beat heart disease and stroke! 

To support the Heart and Stroke foundation, please see the following THIS LINK.

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Scholastic May/June Flyer

The May/June flyer will be distributed this week. Click the following link for the digital version. Don’t forget to apply our school’s Class Code: RC131640 at checkout. We deeply value your continuous support in promoting literacy and igniting a love for reading among our students.

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Dough Raiser fundraiser with Cobs Bread

Are you looking to purchase bread or treats from Cobs Bread (the Oxford location)? 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 until the end of the school year

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Hope Lutheran Church Sponsored – Bible Information Meetings for Adults

Bible Information Classes are up and running. They are open to everyone, and they are designed for those who wish to learn more about the teachings and practices of the Christian Faith and the Lutheran Church. At the end of the program, those who aren’t members and would like to join us at Hope Lutheran Church can be received as new members of the Congregation. The meetings will take place on Wednesdays, 7:00 pm, at Church. For more information, don’t hesitate to contact Pastor Lucas at:

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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. 

Please graciously fill out our waiver form if you plan to bring your youth to one of our events (if you have previously submitted, please ignore:) Thank you in advance.

https://forms.gle/wgNxc9p3ohmakuBA6 

Have questions? Please email Daniel ()

Blessings to you and your family from the Junior Youth Ministry Team!

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Parent Prayer

You are 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 in the chapel at the Elementary Campus.

Every Monday from 8:45 – 9:15 am (except for holidays).

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PTL/Community Relations News

Term 1 Parent Participation Hours

Term 1 Refund Cheques now available for pick up with Mrs. Klassen at the elementary school campus. If you partially completed your Term 1 hours and expecting a refund that’s you!  Please pick up immediately!

 

Used Uniform Sale – Monday, June 17

A used uniform sale will be held on Monday, June 17th at 8:30 am and 2:30 pm at the Elementary Campus.  Parents are encouraged to sort through their uniform pieces now and determine what they will and will not need for next school year.  All sellers are responsible for their own items.

This is a date change from June 14th to not conflict with the MS Talent Show happening on the 14th.

 

Upcoming June 4 PTL Zoom Meeting

Hope Lutheran PTL is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. This is going to be our last PTL meeting for this school year! 

Topic: Hope Lutheran PTL’s Zoom Meeting

Time: Thursday, June 6, 2024 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

The Zoom meeting link will be sent out on Tuesday this week. Looking forward to seeing you soon!

 

Newsletter

Thinking ahead to the September newsletter, will you be participating in anything over the summer that you’d like to write about?  Please let us know.

Submissions to Lisa Klym at .  Deadline for September is August 30th.

 

Summer Camp Programs

Are thoughts of summer already on your mind?  Camp Luther is accepting applications for their various summer camps.  Please visit their website at campluther.ca for full details on youth, teen and family camps.

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Monday, May 27

8:45 am Parent Prayer

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Tuesday, May 28

6:30 pm Spring Music Concert (see notice below)

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Wednesday, May 29

9:00 am Chapel

3:15 – 4:45 pm EAL gr. 4/5 (Rm 207) 

6:30 pm Spring Music Concert (see notice below)

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Thursday, May 30

3:15 – 4:45 pm EAL gr. 3 (Rm 227)

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Friday, May 31

Administrative Day – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION

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Looking Ahead…

 

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Monday, June 3

8:45 am Parent Prayer

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Tuesday, June 4

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Wednesday, June 5

9:00 am Chapel

3:15 – 4:45 pm EAL gr. 4/5 (Rm 207) 

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Thursday, June 6

3:15 – 4:45 pm EAL gr. 3 (Rm 227) 

7:00 pm PTL Meeting over Zoom

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Friday, June 7

Hot Lunch

4:00 – 6:00 pm Middle School Mixer

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Volunteer Opportunities – 2023/2024 School Year

1. Staff Appreciation Lunch – come help us serve lunch to all our Hope Lutheran Teachers and Staff on Friday May 31st from 10:30 am to 2:00 pm. We need volunteers to help set up, serve food and clean up. 

Staff Appreciaion Volunteer Sign up

 

2. Middle School Mixer – Friday, June 7, 2024 4:00 to 6:00pm

Please make sure you drop off all food donations by 3:00 pm at the elementary school kitchen.

Middle School Mixer Volunteer & Food Donation Sign up

 

3.  PTL Year-end BBQ lunch on June 19 – The PTL hosts a BBQ lunch on the last day of school at the elementary school campus. We need 3-4 parents for the 2024 Year-end BBQ committee. The committee will help with volunteer signup form design, order form summary, grocery planning and event coordination. If you are interested in helping please email PTL at for more information.

 

4. Please click link to see detailed options for Opportunities:
2023-2024 Volunteer Opportunities Page

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Music Concert – Tuesday, May 28, and Wednesday, May 29

This week is our Spring Music Concerts. All students are expected to attend, and all families are welcome to come get a taste of what has been happening in music classes this year.

Both concerts will take place in the Chapel of the elementary campus. 

May 28, Tuesday night, we welcome Kindergarten A+B+C, Grades 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A+B, and Grade 8 Band. 

May 29, Wednesday night, we welcome Grades 1A+B+C, 2B, 3B, 4B, along with Band classes from Grade 6A, 6/7, and 7A. 

Concert starts at 6:30 pm, with doors opening for students at 6:15 pm. Students are expected to come in formal uniform, stay for the duration of the concert, and be signed out from their classrooms when leaving. 

Come listen, enjoy, and maybe even sing along.

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Gardening Volunteer Opportunity

Mrs. Berg () is looking for volunteers to:

• lay garden fabric down on the garden area 
• distribute soil in the garden boxes and bark mulch over the large garden area once the garden fabric has been laid down

Garden tools needed.

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Schola Bohemia Before & After School Care School Year End Camp

2-day camp, June 20 & 21     

• 8:00 am – 5:30 pm (core hours 9:00 am – 3:00 pm)      
• cost $100
• CCFRI discount applies to all age groups

Please email Ms. Rita at if you are interested.

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Hope Lutheran Church 2024 Post Secondary Bursary Application

Hope Lutheran Church wishes to support Christian post-secondary education by offering a bursary of up to $1000 to young adults who have had a connection to Hope Lutheran Church or School and are accepted to 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.

Applicants may re-apply in subsequent years.

Please see THIS FORM to apply. Applications accepted until Saturday June 15, 2024 at 11:59 pm.

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Jump Rope for Heart

Our school is excited to participate in Jump Rope for Heart this year during the week of June 10th-14th! Students will discover fun ways to get active, practice healthy habits and learn about helping others while raising money to beat heart disease and stroke! 

To support the Heart and Stroke foundation, please see the following THIS LINK.

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Scholastic May/June Flyer

The May/June flyer will be distributed this week. Click the following link for the digital version. Don’t forget to apply our school’s Class Code: RC131640 at checkout. We deeply value your continuous support in promoting literacy and igniting a love for reading among our students.

---

Dough Raiser fundraiser with Cobs Bread

Are you looking to purchase bread or treats from Cobs Bread (the Oxford location)? 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 until the end of the school year

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Hope Lutheran Church Sponsored – Bible Information Meetings for Adults

Bible Information Classes are up and running. They are open to everyone, and they are designed for those who wish to learn more about the teachings and practices of the Christian Faith and the Lutheran Church. At the end of the program, those who aren’t members and would like to join us at Hope Lutheran Church can be received as new members of the Congregation. The meetings will take place on Wednesdays, 7:00 pm, at Church. For more information, don’t hesitate to contact Pastor Lucas at:

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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. 

Please graciously fill out our waiver form if you plan to bring your youth to one of our events (if you have previously submitted, please ignore:) Thank you in advance.

https://forms.gle/wgNxc9p3ohmakuBA6 

Have questions? Please email Daniel ()

Blessings to you and your family from the Junior Youth Ministry Team!

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Parent Prayer

You are 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 in the chapel at the Elementary Campus.

Every Monday from 8:45 – 9:15 am (except for holidays).

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PTL/Community Relations News

Term 1 Parent Participation Hours

Term 1 Refund Cheques now available for pick up with Mrs. Klassen at the elementary school campus. If you partially completed your Term 1 hours and expecting a refund that’s you!  Please pick up immediately!

 

Hope Community Prayer

Our next evening of prayer is tomorrow, Tuesday, May 28th, 7:30 pm at the Elementary Campus.  The group will likely meet outside to not conflict with the music concert.

 

Used Uniform Sale – Monday, June 17

A used uniform sale will be held on Monday, June 17th at 8:30 am and 2:30 pm at the Elementary Campus.  Parents are encouraged to sort through their uniform pieces now and determine what they will and will not need for next school year.  All sellers are responsible for their own items.

This is a date change from June 14th to not conflict with the MS Talent Show happening on the 14th.

 

April 11 PTL Zoom Meeting Minutes

Thank you all for attending our April 11 PTL meeting. The April 11 PTL meeting minutes and April 11 PTL meeting recording are ready for your review. For meeting recording the passcode is: 5u#na@1*

Please note the slide mentioning revision to the bylaws has been removed from the meeting minutes. It was an unintentional error and there is no change to the Bylaws (last approved in Apr 2023). Apologies for any confusion.

We look forward to seeing you again in our June PTL meeting.

 

Newsletter

Submissions are open for the June newsletter.  If you have an achievement to celebrate or a story to share, please let us know.  What about a service project where you are being a light to your community?  This is the final newsletter of the school year.

Additionally, think ahead to the September newsletter.  Will you be participating in anything over the summer that you’d like to write about? 

Submissions to Lisa Klym at .  Deadline for the newsletter is Monday, June 3rd; deadline for September is August 30th. 

 

Summer Camp Programs

Are thoughts of summer already on your mind?  Camp Luther is accepting applications for their various summer camps.  Please visit their website at campluther.ca for full details on youth, teen and family camps.

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Monday, May 20

Victoria Day – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION

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Tuesday, May 21

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Wednesday, May 22

9:00 am Chapel

10:45 am Kindergarten Field Trip – VanDusen Gardens

10:45 am Gr. 1 Field Trip – OWL Rehab Center

3:15 – 4:45 pm EAL gr. 4/5 (Rm 207)

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Thursday, May 23

3:15 – 4:45 pm EAL gr. 3 (Rm 227)

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Friday, May 24

8:30 am PTL Coffee Fellowship

Sports Day (possibly postponed, see notice below)

Hot Lunch

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Looking Ahead…

 

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Monday, May 27

8:45 am Parent Prayer

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Tuesday, May 28

6:30 pm Spring Music Concert (see notice below)

7:30 pm Hope Community Prayer

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Wednesday, May 29

9:00 am Chapel

3:15 – 4:45 pm EAL gr. 4/5 (Rm 207) 

6:30 pm Spring Music Concert (see notice below)

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Thursday, May 30

3:15 – 4:45 pm EAL gr. 3 (Rm 227)

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Friday, May 31

Administrative Day – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION

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Volunteer Opportunities – 2023/2024 School Year

1. Do you like to Run? Swim? Bike?  Do you want to get involved in providing an amazing opportunity to get our kids moving and participate in a unique sport and community event? Then this is the volunteer opportunity for you!

Hope is looking for 5-6 AMAZING parent volunteers to organize/guide/support Hope’s students at this year’s Spirit Triathlon that will be held Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Hyde Creek Recreation Center in Port Coquitlam. The parent volunteers would be involved in the coordination of relay teams and managing the Hope Triathlon team on the big day. Volunteers are equipped with the step by step checklist, guide and Spirit Triathlon mentor to walk through the steps from promotion to race day.

It is open to students in grades 2-5. Students can join a relay team or compete individually. This event is for students of all abilities – you don’t need to be an athlete to complete a triathlon!

Learn more https://www.tribc.org/news/hyde-creek-spirit-triathlon-recap/

**If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, please send an email to to let us know that you want to volunteer and support Hope’s kids in participating in the Spirit Triathlon Sunday, June 9, 2024!**

 

2. Light Sewing/Mending

A volunteer needed who has experience sewing/mending to repair two recess first aid kit bags, at the elementary campus, which have developed some tears/holes. Volunteer(s) would have to pick up the two bags on Friday after-school and bring them back repaired on Monday morning before school starts. Please contact Mrs. Malmberg for more details.

 

3.  PTL Year-end BBQ lunch on June 19

PTL hosts a BBQ lunch on the last day of school. We need 3-4 parents for the 2024 Year-end BBQ committee. The committee will help with volunteer signup form design, order form summary, grocery planning and event coordination. If you are interested in helping please contact Judie Tang at for more information.

 

4. Please click link to see detailed options for Opportunities:
2023-2024 Volunteer Opportunities Page

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CAT4/CCAT Testing

Continuing this week, until May 24th, standardized testing will be carried out.  Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 8 students will be tested during class time (Grades 4 and 7 already completed a standardized test in the fall – the FSAs).  Results will be shared with parents once received, typically around the end of the school year.  Please ensure your child is well rested and has a healthy breakfast so they can be ready to do their best work.  These tests help to guide teachers and the school in our program offerings and identify areas needing support.

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Sports Day

With the weather forecast looking rainy on Friday, there is a chance that Sports Day will be postponed. If that is the case, Sports Day will take place on Friday, June 7th. Stay tuned for more information coming soon!

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Music Concert – Tuesday, May 28, and Wednesday, May 29

Our annual music concerts are coming up very soon. All students are expected to attend, and all families are welcome to come get a taste of what has been happening in music classes this year.

Both concerts will take place in the Chapel of the elementary campus. 

May 28, Tuesday night, we welcome Kindergarten A+B+C, Grades 2A, 3A, 4A, 5A+B, and Grade 8 Band. 

May 29, Wednesday night, we welcome Grades 1A+B+C, 2B, 3B, 4B, along with Band classes from Grade 6A, 6/7, and 7A. 

Concert starts at 6:30 pm, with doors opening for students at 6:15 pm. Students are expected to come in formal uniform, stay for the duration of the concert, and be signed out from their classrooms when leaving. 

Come listen, enjoy, and maybe even sing along.

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Gardening Volunteer Opportunity

Mrs. Berg () is looking for volunteers to:

• weed the two small garden boxes in the playground area at the ES campus (Wednesday/Thursday, May 22 / 23)
• weed wack the larger garden area at the front of the school (around the shrubs) (Wednesday/Thursday, May 22 / 23)
• lay garden fabric down on the garden area (Thursday after school/Friday, May 23 / 24)
• distribute soil in the garden boxes and bark mulch over the large garden area once the garden fabric has been laid down (Thursday after school/Friday, May 23 / 24)

Garden tools needed.

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Scholastic May/June Flyer

The May/June flyer will be distributed this week. Click the following link for the digital version. Don’t forget to apply our school’s Class Code: RC131640 at checkout. We deeply value your continuous support in promoting literacy and igniting a love for reading among our students.

---

Jump Rope for Heart

Our school is excited to participate in Jump Rope for Heart this year during the week of June 10th-14th! Students will discover fun ways to get active, practice healthy habits and learn about helping others while raising money to beat heart disease and stroke! 

To support the Heart and Stroke foundation, please see the following THIS LINK.

---

Dough Raiser fundraiser with Cobs Bread

Are you looking to purchase bread or treats from Cobs Bread (the Oxford location)? 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 until the end of the school year

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Hope Lutheran Church Sponsored – Bible Information Meetings for Adults

Pastor Lucas will be starting Bible Information Classes for adults for those who wish to learn more about the teachings and practices of the Christian Faith and the Lutheran Church. It is open to everyone and, at the end, those who would like to make Hope their home Church can be received as new members of the Congregation. The meetings will take place on Wednesdays, 7:00 pm, at Hope Lutheran Church. If you know of somebody or some family who might be interested, please point them to Pastor Lucas. For more information, don’t hesitate to contact him:

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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. 

Please graciously fill out our waiver form if you plan to bring your youth to one of our events (if you have previously submitted, please ignore:) Thank you in advance.

https://forms.gle/wgNxc9p3ohmakuBA6 

Have questions? Please email Daniel ()

Blessings to you and your family from the Junior Youth Ministry Team!

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Parent Prayer

You are 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 in the chapel at the Elementary Campus.

Every Monday from 8:45 – 9:15 am (except for holidays).

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PTL/Community Relations News

Term 1 Parent Participation Hours

Term 1 Refund Cheques now available for pick up with Mrs. Klassen at the elementary school campus. If you partially completed your Term 1 hours and expecting a refund that’s you!  Please pick up immediately!

 

Hope Community Prayer

Our next evening of prayer is next Tuesday, May 28th, 7:30 pm at the Elementary Campus.

 

PTL Coffee Fellowship

Our next coffee fellowship is Friday, May 24th, 8:30 am at the Elementary Campus.  Join us for a coffee, home-baked goodie and some great conversation.  All parents welcome.

 

Used Uniform Sale

A used uniform sale will be held on Friday, June 14th at 8:30 am and 2:30 pm at the Elementary Campus.  Parents are encouraged to sort through their uniform pieces now and determine what they will and will not need for next school year.  All sellers are responsible for their own items.

 

April 11 PTL Zoom Meeting Minutes

Thank you all for attending our April 11 PTL meeting. The April 11 PTL meeting minutes and April 11 PTL meeting recording are ready for your review. For meeting recording the passcode is: 5u#na@1*

Please note the slide mentioning revision to the bylaws has been removed from the meeting minutes. It was an unintentional error and there is no change to the Bylaws (last approved in Apr 2023). Apologies for any confusion.

We look forward to seeing you again in our June PTL meeting.

 

Newsletter

Submissions are open for the June newsletter.  If you have an achievement to celebrate or a story to share, please let us know.  What about a service project where you are being a light to your community?  This is the final newsletter of the school year.

Submissions to Lisa Klym at .  Deadline for the newsletter is Monday, June 3rd. 

 

Middle School Mixer

SAVE THE  DATE! Correct Date of Mixer is Friday June 7, 2024 (there was an error in PTL meeting communication) 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the Elementary School campus.

 

Summer Camp Programs

Are thoughts of summer already on your mind?  Camp Luther is accepting applications for their various summer camps.  Please visit their website at campluther.ca for full details on youth, teen and family camps.

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Monday, May 13

3:20 pm Km Club

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Tuesday, May 14

6:30 pm Open House Event

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Wednesday, May 15

9:00 am Chapel

3:15 – 4:45 pm EAL gr. 4/5 (Rm 207)

3:20 pm Km Club

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Thursday, May 16

3:15 – 4:45 pm EAL gr. 3 (Rm 227)

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Friday, May 17

Hot Lunch

3:20 pm Km Club

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Looking Ahead…

 

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Monday, May 20

Victoria Day – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION

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Tuesday, May 21

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Wednesday, May 22

9:00 am Chapel

10:45 am Kindergarten Field Trip – VanDusen Gardens

10:45 am Gr. 1 Field Trip – OWL Rehab Center

3:15 – 4:45 pm EAL gr. 4/5 (Rm 207)

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Thursday, May 23

3:15 – 4:45 pm EAL gr. 3 (Rm 227)

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Friday, May 24

8:30 am PTL Coffee Fellowship

Sports Day

Hot Lunch

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Volunteer Opportunities – 2023/2024 School Year

1. Do you like to Run? Swim? Bike?  Do you want to get involved in providing an amazing opportunity to get our kids moving and participate in a unique sport and community event? Then this is the volunteer opportunity for you!

Hope is looking for 5-6 AMAZING parent volunteers to organize/guide/support Hope’s students at this year’s Spirit Triathlon that will be held Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Hyde Creek Recreation Center in Port Coquitlam. The parent volunteers would be involved in the coordination of relay teams and managing the Hope Triathlon team on the big day. Volunteers are equipped with the step by step checklist, guide and Spirit Triathlon mentor to walk through the steps from promotion to race day.

It is open to students in grades 2-5. Students can join a relay team or compete individually. This event is for students of all abilities – you don’t need to be an athlete to complete a triathlon!

Learn more https://www.tribc.org/news/hyde-creek-spirit-triathlon-recap/

**If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, please send an email to to let us know that you want to volunteer and support Hope’s kids in participating in the Spirit Triathlon Sunday, June 9, 2024!**

 

2. KM Club needs additional help, especially with the field setup that starting at 2:30 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. There are many days left with no help for setup at all, so any additional help is much appreciated. Signup can be found here: KM Club Volunteer Opportunities

 

3.  PTL Year-end BBQ lunch on June 19

PTL hosts a BBQ lunch on the last day of school. We need 3-4 parents for the 2024 Year-end BBQ committee. The committee will help with volunteer signup form design, order form summary, grocery planning and event coordination. If you are interested in helping please contact Judie Tang at for more information.

 

4. Please click link to see detailed options for Opportunities:
2023-2024 Volunteer Opportunities Page

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Open House Event – May 14

We’ve learned from our admissions interviews that an overwhelming majority of our applicants come to our school because of word-of-mouth recommendations from our school community.  We are thankful that you are our best advertisers.

Do you know of a family ready to explore education options for their child?  Do you have friends or family looking for a school that offers more than just an academic education, one that you can call home? Let them know of our upcoming Open House Event, Tuesday, May 14, 6:30 – 8:00 pm, taking place at the Elementary School campus.  You can pass along this digital information card  and LINK for families to register to attend the Open House Event.

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K-5 In-School Chess Tournament

Attention Chess Club members: There will be an in-school chess tournament May 15th – 17th for Grades K-5 during the lunch blocks. Please sign up with Mr. Anderson, room 203 (2B), to reserve a spot in the tournament. Again, this is only for Hope students that are already a part of the Hope Chess Club. If you have any questions, please talk to Mr. Payan or Mr. Anderson. 

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CAT4/CCAT Testing

Starting this week, May 13th, until May 24th, standardized testing will be carried out.  Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 8 students will be tested during class time (Grades 4 and 7 already completed a standardized test in the fall – the FSAs).  Results will be shared with parents once received, typically around the end of the school year.  Please ensure your child is well rested and has a healthy breakfast so they can be ready to do their best work.  These tests help to guide teachers and the school in our program offerings and identify areas needing support.

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Sports Day

Sports Day, for gr. K – 8, will be happening on Friday, May 24th. This is a fun-filled day where students participate in different relay games with their classmates in the morning and compete against another class with the tug-of-war. Parents are more than welcome to come cheer on students and/or volunteer for different tasks during the day. For more information, please click on THIS LINK.

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Scholastic May/June Flyer

The May/June flyer will be distributed this week. Click the following link for the digital version. Don’t forget to apply our school’s Class Code: RC131640 at checkout. We deeply value your continuous support in promoting literacy and igniting a love for reading among our students.

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Jump Rope for Heart

Our school is excited to participate in Jump Rope for Heart this year during the week of June 10th-14th! Students will discover fun ways to get active, practice healthy habits and learn about helping others while raising money to beat heart disease and stroke! 

To support the Heart and Stroke foundation, please see the following THIS LINK.

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KM Club!

KM Club needs additional help, especially with the field setup that starting at 2:30 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. There are many days left with no help for setup at all, so any additional help is much appreciated. Signup can be found here: KM Club Volunteer Opportunities

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Dough Raiser fundraiser with Cobs Bread

Are you looking to purchase bread or treats from Cobs Bread (the Oxford location)? 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 until the end of the school year

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Hope Lutheran Church Sponsored – New Members Information Class

Pastor Lucas will be starting Bible Adult Information Classes for those who wish to learn more about the teachings and practices of the Christian Faith and the Lutheran Church. It is open to everyone and, at the end, those who would like to make Hope their home Church can be received as new members of the Congregation. The meetings will take place on Wednesdays, 7:00 pm, at Hope Lutheran Church. If you know of somebody or some family who might be interested, please point them to Pastor Lucas. For more information, don’t hesitate to contact him:

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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. 

Please graciously fill out our waiver form if you plan to bring your youth to one of our events (if you have previously submitted, please ignore:) Thank you in advance.

https://forms.gle/wgNxc9p3ohmakuBA6 

Have questions? Please email Daniel ()

Blessings to you and your family from the Junior Youth Ministry Team!

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Parent Prayer

You are 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 in the chapel at the Elementary Campus.

Every Monday from 8:45 – 9:15 am (except for holidays).

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PTL/Community Relations News

Term 1 Parent Participation Hours

Term 1 Refund Cheques now available for pick up with Mrs. Klassen at the elementary school campus. If you partially completed your Term 1 hours and expecting a refund that’s you!  Please pick up immediately!

 

April 11 PTL Zoom Meeting Minutes

Thank you all for attending our April 11 PTL meeting. The April 11 PTL meeting minutes and April 11 PTL meeting recording are ready for your review. For meeting recording the passcode is: 5u#na@1*

Please note the slide mentioning revision to the bylaws has been removed from the meeting minutes. It was an unintentional error and there is no change to the Bylaws (last approved in Apr 2023). Apologies for any confusion.

We look forward to seeing you again in our June PTL meeting.

 

Newsletter

Submissions are open for the June newsletter.  If you have an achievement to celebrate or a story to share, please let us know.  What about a service project where you are being a light to your community?  This is the final newsletter of the school year.

Submissions to Lisa Klym at .  Deadline for the newsletter is Monday, June 3rd. 

 

Middle School Mixer

SAVE THE  DATE! Correct Date of Mixer is Friday June 7, 2024 (there was an error in PTL meeting communication) 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the Elementary School campus.

 

Summer Camp Programs

Are thoughts of summer already on your mind?  Camp Luther is accepting applications for their various summer camps.  Please visit their website at campluther.ca for full details on youth, teen and family camps.

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Monday, May 6

3:20 pm Km Club

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Tuesday, May 7

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Wednesday, May 8

9:00 am Chapel

3:15 – 4:45 pm EAL gr. 4/5 (Rm 207)

3:20 pm Km Club

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Thursday, May 9

Class Photos

Gr. 2-5 PE Classes run by Triathlon BC

3:15 – 4:45 pm EAL gr. 3 (Rm 227)

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Friday, May 10

Hot Lunch

3:20 pm Km Club

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Looking Ahead…

 

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Monday, May 13

3:20 pm Km Club

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Tuesday, May 14

6:30 pm Open House Event

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Wednesday, May 15

9:00 am Chapel

3:15 – 4:45 pm EAL gr. 4/5 (Rm 207) 

3:20 pm Km Club

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Thursday, May 16

3:15 – 4:45 pm EAL gr. 3 (Rm 227)

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Friday, May 17

Hot Lunch

3:20 pm Km Club

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Volunteer Opportunities – 2023/2024 School Year

1. IMMEDIATE OPPORTUNITY:  We are in need of 2-4 parents to help our Bus Driver, Miss Lisa, wash the bus in advance of our participation in the May Day Parade.

WHEN:  Friday, May 10th, 9:00 am

WHERE:  Go Wash, 1388 Dominion Ave, Port Coquitlam

TIME:  9:00 – 11:00 am (total time expected, 1.5-2 hours, depending on number of parents)

Please notify Lisa Klym by Wednesday, May 8th if you are able to help ()

 

2. Do you like to Run? Swim? Bike?  Do you want to get involved in providing an amazing opportunity to get our kids moving and participate in a unique sport and community event? Then this is the volunteer opportunity for you!

Hope is looking for 5-6 AMAZING parent volunteers to organize/guide/support Hope’s students at this year’s Spirit Triathlon that will be held Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Hyde Creek Recreation Center in Port Coquitlam. The parent volunteers would be involved in the coordination of relay teams and managing the Hope Triathlon team on the big day. Volunteers are equipped with the step by step checklist, guide and Spirit Triathlon mentor to walk through the steps from promotion to race day.

It is open to students in grades 2-5. Students can join a relay team or compete individually. This event is for students of all abilities – you don’t need to be an athlete to complete a triathlon!

Learn more https://www.tribc.org/news/hyde-creek-spirit-triathlon-recap/

**If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, please send an email to to let us know that you want to volunteer and support Hope’s kids in participating in the Spirit Triathlon Sunday, June 9, 2024!**

 

3. KM Club needs additional help, especially with the field setup that starting at 2:30 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. There are many days left with no help for setup at all, so any additional help is much appreciated. Signup can be found here: KM Club Volunteer Opportunities

 

4. Elementary Campus Lunch Supervision – Term 3 

The linked sign-up forms below listed the available slots for Term 3 (Apr 22 – June 19, 2024). Only the START DATES have been listed. However, we are looking for parent volunteers that could commit to help on the SAME weekday(s) every week consistently in Term 3 for a total of 9 weeks. For example, if you signed up for the Monday, April 22 spot, you are signing up for all Mondays (when school is in session) in Term 3. To be fair to other parent volunteers, please sign up for no more than 2 weekdays. If you see your preferred weekday(s) has been taken and would like to be put on a waitlist, please email .

Lunch Supervision Sign-up Form K-Gr 1

Lunch Supervision Sign-up Form Gr 2-5

Please note that you will need to have a criminal record check on file at the school to volunteer for lunch supervision. If you don’t already have one, please get in contact with Mrs. Klassen at , she will provide you with instructions to do so.

 

5. Please click link to see detailed options for Opportunities:
2023-2024 Volunteer Opportunities Page

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Sports Day

Sports Day will be happening on Friday, May 24th. This is a fun-filled day where students participate in different relay games with their classmates in the morning and compete against another class with the tug-of-war. Parents are more than welcome to come cheer on students and/or volunteer for different tasks during the day.

For more information, please click HERE.

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Upcoming Open House Event – May 14

We’ve learned from our admissions interviews that an overwhelming majority of our applicants come to our school because of word-of-mouth recommendations from our school community.  We are thankful that you are our best advertisers.

Do you know of a family ready to explore education options for their child?  Do you have friends or family looking for a school that offers more than just an academic education, one that you can call home? Let them know of our upcoming Open House Event, Tuesday, May 14, 6:30 – 8:00 pm, taking place at the Elementary School campus.  You can pass along this digital information card  and LINK for families to register to attend the Open House Event.

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K-5 In-School Chess Tournament

Attention Chess Club members: There will be an in-school chess tournament May 15th – 17th for Grades K-5 during the lunch blocks. Please sign up with Mr. Anderson, room 203 (2B), to reserve a spot in the tournament. Again, this is only for Hope students that are already a part of the Hope Chess Club. If you have any questions, please talk to Mr. Payan or Mr. Anderson. 

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CAT4/CCAT Testing

Starting next week, May 13th, until May 24th, standardized testing will be carried out.  Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, and 8 students will be tested during class time (Grades 4 and 7 already completed a standardized test in the fall – the FSAs).  Results will be shared with parents once received, typically around the end of the school year.  Please ensure your child is well rested and has a healthy breakfast so they can be ready to do their best work.  These tests help to guide teachers and the school in our program offerings and identify areas needing support.

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KM Club!

KM Club needs additional help, especially with the field setup that starting at 2:30 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. There are many days left with no help for setup at all, so any additional help is much appreciated. Signup can be found here: KM Club Volunteer Opportunities

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Dough Raiser fundraiser with Cobs Bread

Are you looking to purchase bread or treats from Cobs Bread (the Oxford location)? 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 until the end of the school year

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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. 

Please graciously fill out our waiver form if you plan to bring your youth to one of our events (if you have previously submitted, please ignore:) Thank you in advance.

https://forms.gle/wgNxc9p3ohmakuBA6 

Have questions? Please email Daniel ()

Blessings to you and your family from the Junior Youth Ministry Team!

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Parent Prayer

You are 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 in the chapel at the Elementary Campus.

Every Monday from 8:45 – 9:15 am (except for holidays).

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PTL/Community Relations News

Term 1 Parent Participation Hours

Term 1 Refund Cheques now available for pick up with Mrs. Klassen at the elementary school campus. If you partially completed your Term 1 hours and expecting a refund that’s you!  Please pick up immediately!

 

April 11 PTL Zoom Meeting Minutes

Thank you all for attending our April 11 PTL meeting. The April 11 PTL meeting minutes and April 11 PTL meeting recording are ready for your review. For meeting recording the passcode is: 5u#na@1*

Please note the slide mentioning revision to the bylaws has been removed from the meeting minutes. It was an unintentional error and there is no change to the Bylaws (last approved in Apr 2023). Apologies for any confusion.

We look forward to seeing you again in our June PTL meeting.

 

May 11 – May Day Parade

Our school is participating in the May Day Parade and four of our own students are members of Port Coquitlam’s Royal Party.  Come out and enjoy a fun day of festivities and celebration.

 

Newsletter

Submissions are open for the June newsletter.  If you have an achievement to celebrate or a story to share, please let us know.  What about a service project where you are being a light to your community?  This is the final newsletter of the school year.

Submissions to Lisa Klym at .  Deadline for the newsletter is Monday, June 3rd. 

 

Middle School Mixer

SAVE THE  DATE! Correct Date of Mixer is Friday June 7, 2024 (there was an error in PTL meeting communication) 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the Elementary School campus.

 

Summer Camp Programs

Are thoughts of summer already on your mind?  Camp Luther is accepting applications for their various summer camps.  Please visit their website at campluther.ca for full details on youth, teen and family camps.

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Monday, April 29

3:20 pm Km Club

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Tuesday, April 30

7:30 pm Hope Community Prayer

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Wednesday, May 1

9:00 am Chapel

3:15 – 4:45 pm EAL gr. 4/5 (Rm 207)

3:20 pm Km Club

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Thursday, May 2

3:15 – 4:45 pm EAL gr. 3 (Rm 227)

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Friday, May 3

Hot Lunch

3:20 pm Km Club

6:30 pm Father Daughter Dance

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Looking Ahead…

 

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Monday, May 5

3:20 pm Km Club

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Tuesday, May 7

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Wednesday, May 8

9:00 am Chapel

3:15 – 4:45 pm EAL gr. 4/5 (Rm 207) 

3:20 pm Km Club

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Thursday, May 9

Gr. 2-5 PE Classes run by Triathlon BC

3:15 – 4:45 pm EAL gr. 3 (Rm 227)

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Friday, May 10

Hot Lunch

3:20 pm Km Club

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Volunteer Opportunities – 2023/2024 School Year

1. Do you like to Run? Swim? Bike?  Do you want to get involved in providing an amazing opportunity to get our kids moving and participate in a unique sport and community event? Then this is the volunteer opportunity for you!

Hope is looking for 5-6 AMAZING parent volunteers to organize/guide/support Hope’s students at this year’s Spirit Triathlon that will be held Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Hyde Creek Recreation Center in Port Coquitlam. The parent volunteers would be involved in the coordination of relay teams and managing the Hope Triathlon team on the big day. Volunteers are equipped with the step by step checklist, guide and Spirit Triathlon mentor to walk through the steps from promotion to race day.

It is open to students in grades 2-5. Students can join a relay team or compete individually. This event is for students of all abilities – you don’t need to be an athlete to complete a triathlon!

Learn more https://www.tribc.org/news/hyde-creek-spirit-triathlon-recap/

**If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, please send an email to to let us know that you want to volunteer and support Hope’s kids in participating in the Spirit Triathlon Sunday, June 9, 2024!**

2. KM Club needs additional help, especially with the field setup that starting at 2:30 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. There are many days left with no help for setup at all, so any additional help is much appreciated. Signup can be found here: KM Club Volunteer Opportunities

3. Elementary Campus Lunch Supervision – Term 3 

The linked sign-up forms below listed the available slots for Term 3 (Apr 22 – June 19, 2024). Only the START DATES have been listed. However, we are looking for parent volunteers that could commit to help on the SAME weekday(s) every week consistently in Term 3 for a total of 9 weeks. For example, if you signed up for the Monday, April 22 spot, you are signing up for all Mondays (when school is in session) in Term 3. To be fair to other parent volunteers, please sign up for no more than 2 weekdays. If you see your preferred weekday(s) has been taken and would like to be put on a waitlist, please email .

Lunch Supervision Sign-up Form K-Gr 1

Lunch Supervision Sign-up Form Gr 2-5

Please note that you will need to have a criminal record check on file at the school to volunteer for lunch supervision. If you don’t already have one, please get in contact with Janice at . Janice will provide you with instructions to do so.

4. Please click link to see detailed options for Opportunities:
2023-2024 Volunteer Opportunities Page

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Sports Day

Sports Day will be happening on Friday, May 24th. This is a fun-filled day where students participate in different relay games with their classmates in the morning and compete against another class with the tug-of-war. Parents are more than welcome to come cheer on students and/or volunteer for different tasks during the day.

For more information, please click HERE.

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Upcoming Open House Event – May 14

We’ve learned from our admissions interviews that an overwhelming majority of our applicants come to our school because of word-of-mouth recommendations from our school community.  We are thankful that you are our best advertisers.

Do you know of a family ready to explore education options for their child?  Do you have friends or family looking for a school that offers more than just an academic education, one that you can call home? Let them know of our upcoming Open House Event, Tuesday, May 14, 6:30 – 8:00 pm, taking place at the Elementary School campus.  You can pass along this digital information card  and LINK for families to register to attend the Open House Event.

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Spirit Triathlon – Gr. 2-5

Hi Hope Lutheran Parents and Guardians!

Just a friendly reminder to register your children, gr. 2-5, for the Spirit Triathlon by April 30th to guarantee they receive their fantastic race shirt! Check out the attached file for a sneak peek at the T-shirt design.

This inclusive race is on Sunday, June 9th welcomes students of all athletic abilities and is wheelchair-friendly. Whether your child chooses to swim, bike, run, or tackle all three, it’s all about having fun! Register now using this Spirit Triathlon link. Let’s gear up Hope Lutheran’s triathlon team for an exciting day!

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Hope Lutheran Church VBS Vacation Bible School July 2-7

A few spots are available now for new registrants for Hope Lutheran Church’s Vacation Bible School Camp July 2nd to 5th from 8:15 am-12:30 pm and the accompanying Afternoon Camps (a few less spots). The link is live now to register and will close once the VBS spots are full, however space for the afternoon camps is limited, some registrants may be put on a waiting list for the afternoon camp. Thank you for your understanding as it will be first come first serve to register. If you would like to register for VBS and the registration form is closed, then please email Michele at to be put on the waiting list.

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KM Club!

2. KM Club needs additional help, especially with the field setup that starting at 2:30 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. There are many days left with no help for setup at all, so any additional help is much appreciated. Signup can be found here: KM Club Volunteer Opportunities

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Dough Raiser fundraiser with Cobs Bread

Are you looking to purchase bread or treats from Cobs Bread (the Oxford location)? 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 until the end of the school year

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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. 

Please graciously fill out our waiver form if you plan to bring your youth to one of our events (if you have previously submitted, please ignore:) Thank you in advance.

https://forms.gle/wgNxc9p3ohmakuBA6 

Have questions? Please email Daniel ()

Blessings to you and your family from the Junior Youth Ministry Team!

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Parent Prayer

You are 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 in the chapel at the Elementary Campus.

Every Monday from 8:45 – 9:15 am (except for holidays).

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PTL/Community Relations News

Term 1 Parent Participation Hours

Term 1 Refund Cheques now available for pick up with Mrs. Klassen at the elementary school campus. If you partially completed your Term 1 hours and expecting a refund that’s you!  Please pick up immediately!

 

April 11 PTL Zoom Meeting Minutes

Thank you all for attending our April 11 PTL meeting. The April 11 PTL meeting minutes and April 11 PTL meeting recording are ready for your review. For meeting recording the passcode is: 5u#na@1*

Please note the slide mentioning revision to the bylaws has been removed from the meeting minutes. It was an unintentional error and there is no change to the Bylaws (last approved in Apr 2023). Apologies for any confusion.

We look forward to seeing you again in our June PTL meeting.

 

Hope Community Prayer Group

Meets tomorrow, April 30th at 7:30pm in the Elementary Chapel for one hour.  All are encouraged to attend; children welcome.

 

Are you coming to the Father Daughter Dance Friday, May 3rd?

Please remember to bring $2.00 (exact change is preferred) to purchase your giant glow stick for our Glow Party Bonanza! 

 

May 11 – May Day Parade

Students and Parents, we need you!   As a way of promoting our school, we have entered Port Coquitlam’s 101st May Day Parade as a walking group. Please indicate in this Parade Participation Form if your child/family would like to participate in our walking group and represent our school.  Parents and students will be expected to walk the 1.5km parade route and help with handing out promotional packages to spectators with young children.

Parent participation hours will be given to those parents who supervise and participate along the parade route.  Expected time commitment is ~3 hours; specific details will be shared when we have been informed of our position in the parade.

Any questions, please contact Lisa Klym at .

 

Newsletter

Submissions are open for the June newsletter.  If you have an achievement to celebrate or a story to share, please let us know.  What about a service project where you are being a light to your community?  

Submissions to Lisa Klym at .  Deadline for the newsletter is Tuesday, June 4th. 

 

Middle School Mixer

SAVE THE  DATE! Correct Date of Mixer is Friday June 7, 2024 (there was an error in PTL meeting communication) 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the Elementary School campus.

 

Summer Camp Programs

Are thoughts of summer already on your mind?  Camp Luther is accepting applications for their various summer camps.  Please visit their website at campluther.ca for full details on youth, teen and family camps.

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Monday, April 22

3:20 pm Km Club

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Tuesday, April 23

9:00 am – 3:00 pm Grade 5 Field Trip – Britannia Mine

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Wednesday, April 24

9:00 am Chapel

3:15 – 4:45 pm EAL gr. 4/5 (Rm 207)

3:20 pm Km Club

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Thursday, April 25

3:15 – 4:45 pm EAL gr. 3 (Rm 227)

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Friday, April 26

Pro D Day – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION

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Looking Ahead…

 

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Monday, April 29

3:20 pm Km Club

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Tuesday, April 30

7:30 pm Hope Community Prayer

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Wednesday, May 1

9:00 am Chapel

3:15 – 4:45 pm EAL gr. 4/5 (Rm 207) 

3:20 pm Km Club

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Thursday, May 2

3:15 – 4:45 pm EAL gr. 3 (Rm 227)

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Friday, May 3

Hot Lunch

3:20 pm Km Club

6:30 pm Father Daughter Dance

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Volunteer Opportunities – 2023/2024 School Year

1. Do you like to Run? Swim? Bike?  Do you want to get involved in providing an amazing opportunity to get our kids moving and participate in a unique sport and community event? Then this is the volunteer opportunity for you!

Hope is looking for 5-6 AMAZING parent volunteers to organize/guide/support Hope’s students at this year’s Spirit Triathlon that will be held Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Hyde Creek Recreation Center in Port Coquitlam. The parent volunteers would be involved in the coordination of relay teams and managing the Hope Triathlon team on the big day. Volunteers are equipped with the step by step checklist, guide and Spirit Triathlon mentor to walk through the steps from promotion to race day.

It is open to students in grades 2-5. Students can join a relay team or compete individually. This event is for students of all abilities – you don’t need to be an athlete to complete a triathlon!

Learn more https://www.tribc.org/news/hyde-creek-spirit-triathlon-recap/

**If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, please send an email to by March 8 to let us know that you want to volunteer and support Hope’s kids in participating in the Spirit Triathlon Sunday, June 9, 2024!**

2. We have a volunteer opportunity for the KM Club: We are looking for one detail-oriented parent to help us with data entry for the duration of the Spring KM Club. The volunteer would need to be present at each last run of the week (typically Friday, but it might be Wednesday in case of pro-d days), wait until the end of the counting to take home the folders, transfer the week’s runs to a spreadsheet and return the folders on Monday before the run starts. Interested parents would also need access to a computer with internet connectivity and be familiar with either Excel or Google Sheets. This usually takes no more than 1h of time per week but is a perfect combination with counting at the end of Friday’s run (another volunteer opportunity). Interested volunteers can reach out to Maik at 604.315.8446 or .

3. Elementary Campus Lunch Supervision – Term 3 

The linked sign-up forms below listed the available slots for Term 3 (Apr 22 – June 19, 2024). Only the START DATES have been listed. However, we are looking for parent volunteers that could commit to help on the SAME weekday(s) every week consistently in Term 3 for a total of 9 weeks. For example, if you signed up for the Monday, April 22 spot, you are signing up for all Mondays (when school is in session) in Term 3. To be fair to other parent volunteers, please sign up for no more than 2 weekdays. If you see your preferred weekday(s) has been taken and would like to be put on a waitlist, please email .

Lunch Supervision Sign-up Form K-Gr 1

Lunch Supervision Sign-up Form Gr 2-5

Please note that you will need to have a criminal record check on file at the school to volunteer for lunch supervision. If you don’t already have one, please get in contact with Janice at . Janice will provide you with instructions to do so.

4. Please click link to see detailed options for Opportunities:
2023-2024 Volunteer Opportunities Page

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Sports Day

Sports Day will be happening on Friday, May 24th. This is a fun-filled day where students participate in different relay games with their classmates in the morning and compete against another class with the tug-of-war. Parents are more than welcome to come cheer on students and/or volunteer for different tasks during the day.

For more information, please click HERE.

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City Wide Garage Sale – April 27

Save the date for the Port Coquitlam City Wide Garage Sale.

Hope Lutheran School will be participating in the garage sale on Saturday, April 27th from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. 

Families will be able to reserve a table and to sell their items. To register a spot and/or 1 table for the garage sale please see THIS LINK. 

Registrations will be accepted until Tuesday, April 23. All proceeds will be going to the school’s grade 8 graduation celebration.

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KM Club!

This spring we are again conducting a 6-week run/walk around McLean Park on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays after school, starting Monday, April. 8  until Friday, May 17. The events will take place immediately after school, with warm up starting at 3:10 pm and runs starting at 3:20 pm sharp at McLean Park. At the end of the term, runners will receive medals and trophies based on the total amount of KM run.

Km Club is open to all students, staff, parents, caretakers, and daycare children.  Parents or caretakers must be at McLean Park to supervise their child/children during Km Club.  However, while supervising your child you may want to run or walk yourself, or you can volunteer.

Volunteering for KM Club counts towards volunteer hours and there are volunteer opportunities before, during, and after KM Club.  Please see the volunteer descriptions and register to volunteer using the sign-up link.

Please contact Maik Hassel at 604.315.8446/ with any questions, or if you missed the registration period and are interested in registering your child(ren).

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Dough Raiser fundraiser with Cobs Bread

Are you looking to purchase bread or treats from Cobs Bread (the Oxford location)? 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 until the end of the school year

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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. 

Please graciously fill out our waiver form if you plan to bring your youth to one of our events (if you have previously submitted, please ignore:) Thank you in advance.

https://forms.gle/wgNxc9p3ohmakuBA6 

Have questions? Please email Daniel ()

Blessings to you and your family from the Junior Youth Ministry Team!

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Parent Prayer

You are 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 in the chapel at the Elementary Campus.

Every Monday from 8:45 – 9:15 am (except for holidays).

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PTL/Community Relations News

Term 1 Parent Participation Hours

Term 1 Refund Cheques now available for pick up with Mrs. Klassen at the elementary school campus. If you partially completed your Term 1 hours and expecting a refund that’s you!  Please pick up immediately!

 

April 11 PTL Zoom Meeting Minutes

Thank you all for attending our April 11 PTL meeting. The April 11 PTL meeting minutes and April 11 PTL meeting recording are ready for your review. For meeting recording the passcode is: 5u#na@1*

Please note the slide mentioning revision to the bylaws has been removed from the meeting minutes. It was an unintentional error and there is no change to the Bylaws (last approved in Apr 2023). Apologies for any confusion.

We look forward to seeing you again in our June PTL meeting.

 

Are you coming to the Father Daughter Dance Friday, May 3rd?

Please remember to bring $2.00 (exact change is preferred) to purchase your giant glow stick for our Glow Party Bonanza! 

 

May 11 – May Day Parade

Students and Parents, we need you!   As a way of promoting our school, we have entered Port Coquitlam’s 101st May Day Parade as a walking group. Please indicate in this Parade Participation Form if your child/family would like to participate in our walking group and represent our school.  Parents and students will be expected to walk the 1.5km parade route and help with handing out promotional packages to spectators with young children.

Parent participation hours will be given to those parents who supervise and participate along the parade route.  Expected time commitment is ~3 hours; specific details will be shared when we have been informed of our position in the parade.

Any questions, please contact Lisa Klym at .

 

Newsletter

Submissions are open for the May and June newsletters.  If you have an achievement to celebrate or a story to share, please let us know.  What about a service project where you are being a light to your community?  

Submissions to Lisa Klym at .  Deadline for the May newsletter is Friday, April 26th. 

 

Middle School Mixer

SAVE THE  DATE! Correct Date of Mixer is Friday June 7, 2024 (there was an error in PTL meeting communication) 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the Elementary School campus.

 

Summer Camp Programs

Are thoughts of summer already on your mind?  Camp Luther is accepting applications for their various summer camps.  Please visit their website at campluther.ca for full details on youth, teen and family camps.

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Monday, April 15

Lice Check Forms Due

3:20 pm Km Club

3:15 – 4:30 pm Scholastic Book Fair

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Tuesday, April 16

3:15 – 4:30 pm Scholastic Book Fair

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Wednesday, April 17

9:00 am Chapel

3:15 – 4:45 pm EAL gr. 4/5 (Rm 200)

3:20 pm Km Club

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Thursday, April 18

3:15 – 4:45 pm EAL gr. 3 (Rm 200)

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Friday, April 19

8:30 am PTL Coffee Fellowship

Hot Lunch

3:20 pm Km Club

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Looking Ahead…

 

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Monday, April 22

3:20 pm Km Club

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Tuesday, April 23

9:00 am – 3:00 pm Grade 5 Field Trip – Britannia Mine

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Wednesday, April 24

9:00 am Chapel

3:15 – 4:45 pm EAL gr. 4/5 (Rm 227) 

3:20 pm Km Club

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Thursday, April 25

3:15 – 4:45 pm EAL gr. 3 (Rm 200)

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Friday, April 26

Pro D Day – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION

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Volunteer Opportunities – 2023/2024 School Year

1. Do you like to Run? Swim? Bike?  Do you want to get involved in providing an amazing opportunity to get our kids moving and participate in a unique sport and community event? Then this is the volunteer opportunity for you!

Hope is looking for 5-6 AMAZING parent volunteers to organize/guide/support Hope’s students at this year’s Spirit Triathlon that will be held Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Hyde Creek Recreation Center in Port Coquitlam. The parent volunteers would be involved in the coordination of relay teams and managing the Hope Triathlon team on the big day. Volunteers are equipped with the step by step checklist, guide and Spirit Triathlon mentor to walk through the steps from promotion to race day.

It is open to students in grades 2-5. Students can join a relay team or compete individually. This event is for students of all abilities – you don’t need to be an athlete to complete a triathlon!

Learn more https://www.tribc.org/news/hyde-creek-spirit-triathlon-recap/

**If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, please send an email to by March 8 to let us know that you want to volunteer and support Hope’s kids in participating in the Spirit Triathlon Sunday, June 9, 2024!**

2. We have a volunteer opportunity for the KM Club: We are looking for one detail-oriented parent to help us with data entry for the duration of the Spring KM Club. The volunteer would need to be present at each last run of the week (typically Friday, but it might be Wednesday in case of pro-d days), wait until the end of the counting to take home the folders, transfer the week’s runs to a spreadsheet and return the folders on Monday before the run starts. Interested parents would also need access to a computer with internet connectivity and be familiar with either Excel or Google Sheets. This usually takes no more than 1h of time per week but is a perfect combination with counting at the end of Friday’s run (another volunteer opportunity). Interested volunteers can reach out to Maik at 604.315.8446 or .

3. CHESS CLUB TOURNAMENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY – April 17th, Wednesday – please click on link to see how you can participate
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4EAEAE2AA2FECF8-48307617-volunteer

4. Please click link to see detailed options for Opportunities:
2023-2024 Volunteer Opportunities Page

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Traffic Delays Anticipated – April 3 – 23

Please note that between the dates of April 3 and April 23, there may be traffic delays along Grant Ave (MacLean Parking). Contractors will be installing new streetlights, and therefore, there will be construction vehicles and temporary road closures. Please allow extra time and some flexibility/grace as we navigate this area in the coming weeks.

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Scholastic Book Fair

The Scholastic Book Fair is HERE! Join us on today, April 15th, and tomorrow, April 16th, from 3:15 to 4:30 pm, located in the foyer. Browse through a wide selection of books available for purchase. Every sale contributes to enriching our classroom and school library. Payment options include credit or debit cards, as well as cash.

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City Wide Garage Sale – April 27

Save the date for the Port Coquitlam City Wide Garage Sale.

Hope Lutheran School will be participating in the garage sale on Saturday, April 27th from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. 

Families will be able to reserve a table and to sell their items. To register a spot and/or 1 table for the garage sale please see THIS LINK. 

Registrations will be accepted until Tuesday, April 23. All proceeds will be going to the school’s grade 8 graduation celebration.

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After School Mandarin Lesson – Survey

To explore the possibility of providing more after school and extra-curricular options for our students please respond to the following survey link if you are interested in Mandarin Lessons for your child. SURVEY LINK

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Hope Lutheran Church VBS Vacation Bible School July 2-7

**REGISTRATION** is now open** for Hope Lutheran Church’s Vacation Bible School (VBS) summer camp July 2-7 through THIS LINK. 

*Limited spots available* Dive into the Excitement!

Tuesday, July 2nd – Friday, July 5th in the mornings (8:15 am – 12:30 pm) will be our thrilling SCUBA Vacation Bible School (VBS) adventure! 

Get ready to embark on an unforgettable journey beneath the waves as we explore the depths of God’s love together, playing games, having fun, learning about the Bible, singing songs, eating snacks and doing marvellous activities together!

“He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them.” – Psalm 146:6 

For our morning VBS campers we will also have two optional afternoon camps (1:00 pm – 4:00 pm): (VBS is free but there is a cost to the afternoon camps)

1. Sports Camp ($160): Get ready for an action-packed and fun-filled Olympic Games camp with Mr. Mayer! From July 2nd to July 5th, elementary-aged students (age 5-12) will embark on an exciting journey, participating in a variety of sports and fitness activities inspired by the Summer Olympic games. With a focus on participation and enjoyment, Mr. Mayer aims to create a memorable experience where every child can shine! 
2. Arts Camp ($135): Soap and Suds! Dig into the science behind all the different soaps! Come and learn about the pH levels and cleansing properties in body soaps, bug repellent/ camper’s soap, bath bombs, dish butter, and even a special soap to clean our stuffed animals! Campers will learn what ingredients to avoid in commercial products to keep their skin moist and healthy. We will make and take home soaps with all natural ingredients to enjoy! 

We look forward to seeing you and your friends at summer VBS. If you have questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Michele Malmberg at . Thank you.

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KM Club is Back!

This spring we are again conducting a 6-week run/walk around McLean Park on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays after school, starting Monday, April. 8  until Friday, May 17. The events will take place immediately after school, with warm up starting at 3:10 pm and runs starting at 3:20 pm sharp at McLean Park. At the end of the term, runners will receive medals and trophies based on the total amount of KM run.

Km Club is open to all students, staff, parents, caretakers, and daycare children.  Parents or caretakers must be at McLean Park to supervise their child/children during Km Club.  However, while supervising your child you may want to run or walk yourself, or you can volunteer.

Volunteering for KM Club counts towards volunteer hours and there are volunteer opportunities before, during, and after KM Club.  Please see the volunteer descriptions and register to volunteer using the sign-up link.

Please contact Maik Hassel at 604.315.8446/ with any questions, or if you missed the registration period and are interested in registering your child(ren).

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Tri-Cities Junior Blitz-3 Chess Tournament

Registration for the Tri-Cities Junior Blitz-3 Chess Tournament is now open! Limited seating is available at the tournament so please register early.

To register, please visit:

Tri-Cities Junior Blitz 3 – Fraser Valley Chess

For the discounted price, enter code  FVCA10  at the checkout

Have any questions or feedback? Please email or

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Dough Raiser fundraiser with Cobs Bread

Are you looking to purchase bread or treats from Cobs Bread (the Oxford location)? 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 until the end of the school year

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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. 

Please graciously fill out our waiver form if you plan to bring your youth to one of our events (if you have previously submitted, please ignore:) Thank you in advance.

https://forms.gle/wgNxc9p3ohmakuBA6 

Have questions? Please email Daniel ()

Blessings to you and your family from the Junior Youth Ministry Team!

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Parent Prayer

You are 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 in the chapel at the Elementary Campus.

Every Monday from 8:45 – 9:15 am (except for holidays).

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PTL/Community Relations News

Term 1 Parent Participation Hours

Term 1 Refund Cheques now available for pick up with Mrs. Klassen at the elementary school campus. If you partially completed your Term 1 hours and expecting a refund that’s you!  Please pick up immediately!

 

April 11 PTL Zoom Meeting Minutes

Thank you all for attending our April 11 PTL meeting. The April 11 PTL meeting minutes and April 11 PTL meeting recording are ready for your review. For meeting recording the passcode is: 5u#na@1*

Please note the slide mentioning revision to the bylaws has been removed from the meeting minutes. It was an unintentional error and there is no change to the Bylaws (last approved in Apr 2023). Apologies for any confusion.

We look forward to seeing you again in our June PTL meeting.

 

PTL Coffee Fellowship

Our next coffee fellowship is this Friday, April 19th.  Join us at 8:30 am for a hot drink and home-baked treat at the Elementary Campus.

 

2024 Father Daughter Dance

Tickets for Father- Daughter Dance go live on sale April 3rd with limited capacity. The dance will take place on Friday, May 3, from 6:30 – 8:30 pm in the Elementary School campus gymnasium. Price is $25 per pair (one daughter and father) and $5 any additional ticket (additional school aged daughter). Please make sure you purchase your tickets at the school office before the deadline on April 17th. 

At the dance bring $2 to get your own glow sticks.

 

May 11 – May Day Parade

Students and Parents, we need you!   As a way of promoting our school, we have entered Port Coquitlam’s 101st May Day Parade as a walking group. Please indicate in this Parade Participation Form if your child/family would like to participate in our walking group and represent our school.  Parents and students will be expected to walk the 1.5km parade route and help with handing out promotional packages to spectators with young children.

Parent participation hours will be given to those parents who supervise and participate along the parade route.  Expected time commitment is ~3 hours; specific details will be shared when we have been informed of our position in the parade.

Any questions, please contact Lisa Klym at .

 

Newsletter

Submissions are open for the May newsletter.  If you have an achievement to celebrate or a story to share, please let us know.  What about a service project where you are being a light to your community?  

Submissions to Lisa Klym at .  Deadline for the May newsletter is Friday, April 26th. 

 

Summer Camp Programs

Are thoughts of summer already on your mind?  Camp Luther is accepting applications for their various summer camps.  Please visit their website at campluther.ca for full details on youth, teen and family camps.

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