Principal’s Post for January

We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in you.     Psalm 33: 20-22

Sometimes a new year can be met with great anticipation as we make resolutions to improve our life in significant ways. Often times what begins with conviction and great intentions steadily dwindles to little more than a distant memory as we close out the month of January.

With gloomy forecasts of economic down turn, political uncertainty, and the fear of terror attacks that fill the media, one can feel apprehensive about welcoming in a new year.  Even if 2017 promises to be a year of celebrations including Canada’s 150^th birthday and the 500^th year after the Reformation, one pauses to contemplate the security in placing our hope in finding joy in fleeting occasions.

We coined the term REAL Hope at our school when we implemented a positive school wide behaviour plan a little over two years ago.  REAL is an acronym for respect, encouragement, adoration for the Lord, and love. The term resonated with our community and reflects the faith that we have in a real God that fills us with hope.

Although we may not know what the future holds, we do know the one who holds the future. It is amazing that the certain hope that we have is found in the baby that God gave to us over 2000 years ago in Bethlehem.  Through the gift of faith, God reigns in our lives, overcoming our fears and providing us with His grace and mercy.  The promise that Jesus made that he will be with us always to the very end of the age is the real hope that we can trust and celebrate.

As we gear up at Hope Lutheran Christian School for 2017, we invite parents to join together monthly in prayer as we seek God’s guidance and pray for His blessing as we strive to equip our students to impact the world for Christ’s glory. We look forward to 2017 with eager expectation and praise as we sing to the Lord a new song for the marvelous things that God does as we confidently place our hope in Him.

God’s Blessings on a New Year!

Susan Eisner

Parent Prayer

A parent from the Port Coquitlam campus is organizing a once a month prayer time for parents/family members of Hope Lutheran Christian School:

Please join me to pray for our children, our families, the Staff and Teachers at Hope and our Community of Port Coquitlam. We will share and learn from one another, be inspired by Bible readings on prayer and of course – pray together!  Email Tina Goetz for more info: mylifeforhis@shaw.ca

Location: Please meet in the Narthex/Foyer of the Port Coquitlam Campus

Times: 

• January 10, 9:15-9:45 am                
• February 7, 9:15-9:45 am
• March 7, 9:15-9:45 am                      
• April 4, 9:15-9:45 am
• May 9, 9:15-9:45 am                        
• June 6, 9:15-9:45 am

Parent Teacher League (PTL) News

PTL Meeting – PTL meeting will be this Friday, January 6 at 9:00 am at the Port Coquitlam Campus.  All are welcome to join us.

Parent Volunteer Hours Deadline – Reminder to parents that January 31 is the deadline to enter volunteer hours on your youngest child’s classroom google document link. If you need access to this link, please email your classroom liaison.

Volunteer Position – The PTL is looking for a Treasurer. Please email hopelutheranptl@hopelcs.ca if you are interested.

Grade 7 & 8 Report Card Slips

Grade 7 & 8 Report card slips are due. Please return with your child or directly email your teacher to notify that you received and read your child’s report card.

Grade 9 – 12 Exam Schedule

Grade 9 to 12 January exam schedule will be posted next week. Please note that the last day for Semester 1 is January 23.

Grade 6-8 Girls Basketball Tournament

When: Friday, January 20, 2017

Where: Abbotsford Christian Secondary School, 35011 Old Clayburn Rd, Abbotsford, BC

Parent drivers needed. Details to follow – watch for an email and check the Monday Note next week.

Hopcott Market

Hopcott Market will be introducing new student friendly menu options for our students as well as an on-line ordering system. Changes will occur slowly during January and February. Stay tuned for updates.

Grade 8 – 12 Sports Fees

Students who played volleyball during the first semester will be invoiced for the cost of participating during January.