Monday, February 22
3-4:00 pm Climbing club
Tuesday, February 23
3 – 4:00pm Volleyball club
Wednesday, February 24
Pink Shirt Day
12:15 – 1:00 pm Chapel
The Well at Lunch
3:15 – 4:30 pm Badminton Club
Thursday, February 25
Prayer club at lunch
3-4:00 pm Climbing club
Friday, February 26
Hot Lunch
3:00 – 4:00 pm Boys Basketball Club
Next Week
Monday, March 1
3-4:00 pm Climbing club
Tuesday, March 2
3:00 – 4:00pm Volleyball club
Wednesday, March 3
12:15 – 1:00 pm Chapel
The Well @ Lunch
3:15 – 4:30 pm Badminton Club
End of Term Two
Thursday, March 4
Student-Led Conferences – NO CLASSES IN SESSION
Friday, March 5
Administrative Day – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION
2020 HLCS Tuition Receipts
In response to the 2020 Tuition Receipt Survey responses: Families that requested their receipt in pdf format have now been sent the pdf versions of their receipts, to the email supplied in the survey; or families that requested paper copies, the paper copies are now available for pick up from the Port Coquitlam campus office.
Student-Led Conference Booking Now Open
The booking system for our upcoming Student-Led Conferences is now open. Please refer to your email sent on Friday, February 19 for instructions on how to register and book times. Also in the email, is important information on the COVID health and safety protocols that will be in place during these conference times. We thank you for your understanding and patience with our plans for this year.
Food Bank Drive – Grade 7A
The Grade 7A class at the middle school campus is running a food drive from April 12th-30th! All donations will go to the Greater Vancouver Food Bank. You can drop off food items in our donation boxes, which can be found in each classroom and the office. There will be reminders throughout the school as well as in the monthly newsletter. This isn’t just for our school to participate in, but the community too! It’s a great way to spread God’s love to others who need it.
If you have any questions, please visit the website linked below for more information. On behalf of the Grade 7A class, please consider donating.
Collecting old paint
Attention Parents, the MS Mission Boat project is asking for your help. If you have any old house paint that’s been sitting around for forever that you’ll probably not use again, we would like them. Mr. Simpson has graciously volunteered to help us spray all the egg cartons to multi-colored effect so that will be the use. We are asking for bright Easter colors only, (light blues, sky blue, bright greens, pinks, yellows, etc. NO white or brown or any dark colors.) Please drop off by February 24 at the Pitt Meadows campus. Thanks for supporting God’s work.
Update on Financial Donations for BC Mission Boat Project
Over the next couple of months, the middle school students will be working with the BC Mission Boat Society to put together Easter Kits that will be sent to families in remote First Nations communities. Families who would like to financially support the middle school’s mission project may drop off a cheque made out to the BC Mission Boat Society. Alternatively, donations can be made via the BC Mission Boat website https://bcmissionboat.org/ – simply click the “Donate Now” button at the top right-hand corner of the screen. Please remember to make a note where prompted to indicate that the funds are to be designated for “Hope Lutheran Christian School Easter Project.”
PTL News
Our next PTL General meeting will be Thursday, March 11th at 7 pm over Zoom. Connection details will be shared closer to the date.
OPPORTUNITY FOR SERVICE
Do you enjoy gardening, getting your hands dirty, and watching plants grow? The Middle School Gardening Club is in need of someone to take over the leadership. This will be their third year, and the students really enjoy learning about agriculture and the science of how things grow.
Provided we have leadership our student Gardening Club will start early April, directly following spring break, and run till mid-June, after school once a week (on a day convenient to the organizer and the school). Unlike previous years, the club will run completely on-site at the school. The students will transplant seedlings in the school greenhouse and tend to them until harvest.
If leading this club interests you, please email the Middle School Vice-Principal, Miss Nast (enast@hopelcs.ca).
NEWSLETTER
Submissions are open for the March newsletter. Please send your story ideas to Lisa Klym at lklym@hopelcs.ca. Don’t forget to submit your ideas for ImAOK (Intentional Acts of Kindness). We want to hear from you!
COMMUNITY GROUPS
Get into the community!
Small groups are being formed within our Hope community, in both English and Chinese, utilizing an app-based Bible reading plan that can be read at any time each day. Each daily reading takes about 5-10 minutes and space is provided for reflection. Group members are connected through a chat feature and are engaging in meaningful conversation, getting to know each other better.
A Men’s group in English is starting on Monday. If you would like to be a part of a community group, please email Lisa at lklym@hopelcs.ca to get connected. Our next Women’s group starts in a couple of weeks.
HOPE社区小组
我们正在Hope社区内开展一项小组活动，以促进家长间彼此有更好的交流和互动。该小组活动分为中文组和英文组，使用一款圣经阅读软件以方便组员随时阅读，每天的阅读量大约为5-10分钟，阅读后可以彼此分享交流生活中一些重要且具有人生意义的话题。
如果您愿意成为我们小组中的一员，请与Lisa联系。Lisa的邮件：
lklym@hopelcs.ca
STUDENT PRAYER GROUP
A student prayer group has started at the middle school led by Mrs. Edema and Mrs. Klym. The group meets at lunchtime in the computer room each Thursday starting at 12:15. All students are invited to bring their lunch and join in prayer for 15-20 minutes.
INTENTIONAL ACTS OF KINDNESS – A 12-Day Challenge
One more week to go in our 12-day challenge to exhibit intentional acts of kindness. Kindness is a gift that everyone can afford. Inspire others and let us know! #ImAOK. The smallest act of kindness can change someone’s entire day! It can come from anyone at any time. And, it’s the little things that can mean so much. Each day, until February 26, whether at home or at school, consciously perform an act of kindness. Be thoughtful and intentional – there’s no lower limit to kindness. Share your inspiring stories and ideas for kindness at #ImAOK and lklym@hopelcs.ca. Ideas for kindness will be published in the March newsletter. Be an inspiration to others!
CALLING ALL PARENTS, STAFF, AND KIDS
We’d like to know how God has been faithful to you and your family during this COVID season. How have you seen God at work providing for you? What blessings can you identify in the midst of a worldwide pandemic?
We’re now more than halfway through our school year and, to end off the year, we’d like to highlight those examples of God’s faithfulness to all generations. Start thinking now about your experience during this school year and how you have seen God’s grace and mercy shown.
Please provide your short testimonials to Lisa at lklym@hopelcs.ca by May 20th for inclusion in the June newsletter. Please state if you do not want your name printed.
Coding Club
Interested in computers and how they work? Join us for Coding Class to find out! Possible topics include Making Websites, Game Development, Binary and Hexadecimal, Different computer languages, and much more. No experience necessary.
Climbing Club
The club is taking place every Monday and Thursday (excluding holidays and long weekends) until June 10th, 2021 from 3:10 pm-4:30 pm.
Students are required to bring the following items: climbing shoes, harness, and chalk (chalk bag/liquid chalk). This will ensure that students are not sharing equipment, keeping the Climbing Club as safe as possible.
Students wanting to participate are required to sign up by completing this Google Form: https://forms.gle/tkkLYiJWEmFBavRX7
The Climbing Club is limited to 15 students to ensure safety and proper social distancing. Students will be required to wear masks when belaying and climbing, and wash/sanitize hands prior to climbing. The Climbing Club will have focused training/climbing at the middle school campus, but there will be opportunities to climb at local gyms in the area, in the future. Students/parents will be expected to cover any additional costs related to these outings if the student chooses to attend.
I look forward to seeing you out on our wall,
Mr. O’Dell
Hope Lutheran Junior Youth Submissions
Junior Youth is a ministry of Hope Lutheran Church for students in grades 5-8, connecting students with Jesus and one another.
Junior Youth is online this Saturday! Join our email list by clicking here, and receive up-to-date information and the unique Zoom link for this week!
Have questions? Please email Mrs. Stephanie Mayer (smayer@hopelcs.ca).
Blessings!
