Week at a Glance
Monday, October 4
9 – 9:30 am – Parent Prayer at Elementary Campus
3:20 – 3:50 pm – Kilometer Club at Poco campus
Tuesday, October 5
2:45 – 3:45 pm – Coding Club
3 – 4 pm Homework Club
Wednesday, October 6
The Well at Lunch
3:20 – 3:50 pm – Kilometer Club at Elementary Campus
3-4 pm Boys Volleyball
3 – 4 pm Homework Club
Thursday, October 7
12:15 – 1 pm Chapel: Mr. Lok
3-4 Homework Club
Friday, October 8
Hot Lunch
3:20 – 3:50 pm – Kilometer Club at Elementary Campus
Looking Ahead…
Monday, October 11
NO SCHOOL IN SESSION – THANKSGIVING DAY
Tuesday, October 12
2:45 – 3:45 pm – Coding Club
3-4 pm Homework Club
Terry Fox Run pledges due
Wednesday, October 13
The Well at Lunch
3:20 – 3:50 pm – Kilometer Club at Elementary Campus
3-4 pm Boys Volleyball
3-4 pm Homework Club
Thursday, October 14
12:15 – 1 pm Chapel
3-4 pm Homework Club
Friday, October 15
Hot Lunch
3:20 – 3:50 pm – Kilometer Club at Elementary Campus
3 – 4:30 pm – Pumpkin Patch Event at Elementary Campus
Terry Fox Run
Lets ‘Try like Terry’ to raise funds and awareness for cancer research. Pledge sheets were sent home last week to start collecting pledges. All pledge forms need to be returned to school by October 12. Cheques are to be made out to ‘Terry Fox Foundation. Fundraising is optional, but all students will participate in the run at 9:00 am on Friday, October 1. You are also able to donate online at: http://www.terryfox.ca/HopeLutheranChristianSchool. Together, we can make a difference.
This year’s incentives for fundraising at the middle school are:
- A special treat for the class with the most pledge participation
- Lunch ordered in for the top fundraiser in Grade 6-8 and a friend of their choosing
- The opportunity to duct tape Mr. O’Dell to the wall if the school raises over $2000 (the top fundraiser in each class will also get to throw a pie in his face)
- The opportunity to duct tape Mr. Lok and Mr. Mayer and Mr. O’Dell to the wall if the school raises over $3500 (the top two fundraisers in each class will also get to throw a pie in their faces)
Click here for some inspiration and information about this amazing initiative.
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 will be meeting outside at the Elementary Campus by the main entrance.
Every Monday from 9:00 – 9:30 am (except for holidays).
PTL News
Parent Volunteering
Falling Leaves + Wet Weather = Street Flooding at Elementary Campus
Help keep little feet dry. On an as-needed basis, parents are encouraged to bring a shovel and pull the leaves away from the curb enough to allow water to flow into the catch basins. If the leaves aren’t cleared from the curb, water collects at the entrance to the school driveway and at the crosswalk, causing very large puddles to form. Time spent on this act of service will count towards parent participation hours.
An ongoing list of volunteer opportunities can be found here: 2021-22 Volunteer Opportunities
PTL Executive Call for Nominations
The PTL Executive positions are 2-year commitments and after the two years, the position is to be open for nominations to give any interested parents an opportunity to serve on the Executive.
The role of President has been filled by Lisa Klym for the last two years and the PTL is now accepting nominations for President. Any parents wishing to step into this role, please email the PTL at hopelutheranptl@hopelcs.ca. This call for nominations will be posted for four consecutive weeks and any nominations will be discussed and voted on at our November 4th PTL meeting.
Additionally, the role of Vice-President is vacant and available immediately for interested parents. If you are interested in serving, have any questions or require further information, please email the PTL.
Km Club Extension
Km Club has been extended to October 20th to make up for some rainy days. Students are encouraged to run from home over the weekend of the 15th so we don’t conflict with our Pumpkin Patch on the same day. We will have runs at McLean Park on October 18 and 20. October 20th will be the final day of Km Club.
Family Portraits Fundraiser
If you have signed up for a photo session, please ensure payment ($50 cash or cheque) has been submitted to the office, addressed to Michelle O’Dell, PRIOR to your photo session date.
Spots are still available for prime photo sessions for our Family Portraits Fundraiser. Outdoor photo shoots take place on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays to October 23. This is a great opportunity for families to have a professional photo taken with a portion of the session fee directly benefiting the school.
To sign up for a session time, please register here: Photo Sessions (please note the two tabs, for Weds/Thurs & Sat).
Community Relations
Supporting our Hope Community
We like to support businesses within our Hope Community and tap into the talent and abilities represented by our parents in fulfilling areas of need around our facility and within our community. Kindly review the following survey and provide as much detail as you can.
Inventory of Interests and Abilities
Newsletter
The October edition has been published and sent out in an email earlier today. If you prefer, you can also pick up a paper copy in either campus office.
Submissions are open for the November newsletter. Do you have an achievement or special event you’d like to share? How about a story of wonder and exploring God’s creation? Please send your submissions to Lisa Klym at lklym@hopelcs.ca.
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.
There is no Youth this week! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
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Have questions? Please email Danielle (danielle.andriulaitis@hopelcs.ca)
Blessings to you and your family from the Junior Youth Ministry Team!
