Week at a Glance
Monday, November 14
8:45 – 9:15 am – Parent Prayer @ Elementary Campus
Prayer Club at Lunch
Tuesday, November 15
Newsletter Club at Lunch
1:50 – 2:40 pm Chapel
3 -4 pm Homework Club
Wednesday, November 16
7:45 am – 3:30 pm Triple Ball Tournament – Participating students only
The Well – at Lunch
2:45 – 3:45 pm Yearbook Club
3:15 – 4:00 pm Musical Practice (@ Elementary campus)
Thursday, November 17
3 -4 pm Homework Club
Friday, November 18
Hot Lunch
6:00 – 8:00 pm – Family Bowling Night at PoCo Bowl (2263 McAllister Ave.)
Looking Ahead…
Monday, November 21
Dress Down
8:45 – 9:15 am – Parent Prayer @ Elementary Campus
Prayer Club at Lunch
Tuesday, November 22
Newsletter Club at Lunch
1:50 – 2:40 pm Chapel
3 – 4 pm – Homework Club
Wednesday, November 23
The Well at Lunch
2:45 – 3:45 pm Yearbook club
3:15 – 4:00 pm Musical Practice (@ Elementary campus)
Thursday, November 24
3 – 4 pm – Homework Club
3:15 – 4:00 pm Musical Practice (@ Elementary campus)
Friday, November 25
Administrative Day – NO SCHOOL IN SESSION
Triple Ball Tournament
Participating students only
If your child is participating in the Triple Ball Tournament in Abbotsford on Nov. 16, 2022; the bus will be departing at 7:45 am from the Elementary School. We anticipate returning at 3:30 pm, also to the Elementary school. Please do not forget your lunch, water, and snacks. There is a snack shop available at the school, so students are permitted to bring pocket money.
Seasonal Health Notice
This a reminder to our school families that if your child is feeling ill to have your child stay at home until they are feeling better and symptoms improve.
Jogging Pants
Now that the weather is cooler, we do encourage students, on PE days, to wear Hope jogging pants instead of shorts. We will be outside most days, so would like our students to stay warm. Wearing a jacket is also needed outside.
Grade 8 Mission Trip
LEST Deposit
LEST deposits of $200 are due Nov 15. Please drop a check off at the main Middle School desk. Make a check payable to Hope Lutheran Christian School, on the memo line write LEST, your child’s name, and grade.
The Card Project Information
Christmas Musical Practice
The November/December schedule is ready and available here. If you would prefer a printed copy, you can find Ms. Allen at the elementary campus.
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
| Act | Act 2: Scenes 1 & 4a (Woody, Annabelle, Cow, Mary, Joseph, Innkeeper) |
| Music |
Thursday, November 17, 2022
| Act | Act 1: Scenes 3 & 4 (Sakura, Stumpy, Wrensly, Georgia, Oakmount, Annabelle, Bud, Gab, Woody, Posse, Tree Over the Hill) |
| Music | I Have A Dream, How Much Wood Would A Woodcutter Cut |
Dress Down Day
On Monday, November 21, we will be having a whole school dress-down day to celebrate achieving our fundraising goals for our Terry Fox Run, which took place in September. There will be no charge for this dress down and no particular theme. Please ensure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather and their school day.
The Well
The Well is our school once per week snack shop where students get to use their talents and serve the greater community. Profits made go towards missions and other projects around the middle school campus. There’s lots of excitement on Wednesdays! We’d like to offer a treat from time to time. If you’d like to donate baked goods at any time, we would gladly accept them. Please contact Minoli at medema@hopelcs.ca. You will receive one volunteer hour for your hard work. Thank you in advance.
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 outside at the Elementary Campus by the main entrance.
Every Monday from 8:45 – 9:15 am (except for holidays).
School Wide Family Bowling Night
Bowling attendees, please bring cash and support the Grade 8’s in their 50/50 ticket fundraiser for the spring missions trip. Tickets will be 2 for $5 or an arm’s length for $10.
PTL News
PTL Meeting
Our next PTL meeting is 7 pm Thursday, November 17th over Zoom. Connection details will be shared closer to the meeting date. Please review the September meeting minutes prior to the meeting as we will be voting to accept the minutes.
Coffee Fellowship
Our next coffee fellowship is Friday, November 18th at 8:30 am in the elementary campus parking lot. Please join us for refreshments and conversation. If you would like to contribute baked goods for participation hours, please let us know.
Parent’s NightOut – Grade 8 Fundraiser
Need an evening out without the kids? We’ve got you covered!
The grade 8’s are hosting a Parent’s Night Out to fundraise for their upcoming graduation and missions trip. This will be a fun evening of pizza, popcorn, games and a movie for your children while you have an evening to yourself.
When: November 25th, 5-9pm
Where: Elementary campus gym
Who: Ages 3 to 12 (able to use the toilet independently)
What: Labeled water bottle; blanket/pillow for movie
Cost: By donation (suggested $20.00 for 1st child and $15.00 per sibling)
Sign up for this event is required by November 20th.
In partnership with BC Mission Boat Society, Hope Lutheran School is fostering a relationship in Kyuquot, a remote Indigenous community on Vancouver Island. Last year our grade 8 class visited Kyuquot for the first time and developed some very meaningful relationships with members of the community. Not only did our students impact the community of Kyuquot, the trip allowed our students to grow in their character and faith as they served and gave of their time for others. We would like to build upon that relationship and return to Kyuquot with our current grade 8 class and you can be a part of that! Your support for the spring missions trip is greatly appreciated.
Thank you for supporting the grade 8’s!
Please refer to our Community Calendar for a list of events throughout the year.
Participation Opportunities
Parent Assistance Needed – Musical
Dance Moms – do you have a flair for performance makeup application? If so, we need you!
Our musical is in need of parental support in the way of the stage building, costumes, and make-up artistry. Please see the Parental Assistance & Props List document and sign up where you can assist.
School Needs
The elementary campus would like to explore the possibility of installing retractable awnings in the breezeway area between the main building and the south wing. Participation hours will be given to the parent able to research and schedule supplier quotes.
Please contact Mrs. Watson for more information.
Food Provision – Student Service Project
Miss Markling is looking for donations of jam for her student service project in partnership with SOS ministries (see October newsletter for details). Jam donations can be dropped off at the elementary campus office. 3 jars jam = 1 PP hour
Please browse the list of ongoing opportunities and let us know where you are able to lend a hand.
CommUNITY Relations
Newsletter
Submissions are open for the December newsletter. Please share your inspiring stories, special achievements, and newsworthy events to Lisa Klym at lklym@hopelcs.ca.
Christmas Giving
Our annual Christmas food drive will commence on November 21 and run for two weeks to December 2. Christmas hampers will be created for some families within our community and the surplus of donations will be given to the Share Community Food Bank. Next week a list of specific items will be shared with all parents and donation boxes will be available in each classroom as well as at each school office.
Preferred general items are cereal, pancake mix, granola bars, juice boxes, canned fruits and vegetables, dried beans and lentils, and canned fish. When you’re at the grocery store, please consider picking up a non-perishable item for donation.
The contribution to this initiative is voluntary; parent participation hours are not given for food donations.
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.
JR Youth is off this Saturday, November 19 for Confirmation. Join our mailing list by clicking here to receive updates about our events.
Have questions? Please email Danielle (danielle.andriulaitis@hopelcs.ca)
Blessings to you and your family from the Junior Youth Ministry Team!
