October 9, 2026
Principal’s Message – October 9th
Dear École Herbert Spencer Community,
Please see the following highlights, reminders, calendar updates and information!
*POWER OUTAGE UPDATE – October 9th*
Upcoming Calendar Dates
Oct 12 Thanksgiving – School is Closed
Oct 15 Photo Day – Individual AND Class Photos
Oct 16 Fun Lunch – Papa John’s Pizza – order by Oct 8th
* A Reminder that Monday, October 12th is Thanksgiving and the school will be Closed.
October is a Busy Month!
On October 15th we have Photo Day. Both INDIVIDUAL and CLASS photos will be provided on this day, for all classes. We start with our youngest students wherever possible, to make sure they are looking their best before recess hits!
On the horizon is Family Conferences on October 21 and 22. Both of these days are Early Dismissal Days to accommodate conference times for Families – Dismissal is at 12:05PM. Your child’s classroom teacher will reach out to schedule your Families Conference time closer to the day. Conferences in October and April will include Students.
AND ….
Its HOWL TIME! The Annual Halloween Howl is back! This year’s Event will be held on Thursday, October 29th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. A chance for Families to come together and share in the fun with music, games, crafts and a cash only concession selling Halloween treats. Get all the Spooky Details Here!
We will also need tons of VOLUNTEERS. Please Sign Up Here!
PJ Day!
Probably the greatest day of the year! Certainly the coziest!
Run Club kicked off this week for Grades 4 and 5 students. We had a great turnout for our first day!
Yearbooks are now available to Pre- Order for the presale price of $27, Order Deadline is February 12, 2027. Order Here!
The Yearbook Committee is now accepting Photo Submissions! Please email them directly at: yearbook.herbertspencer@gmail.com
And … if you are looking for Past Yearbook Copies, the PAC has them dating back to 2021/22 if you are interested! Email them to order at yearbook.herbertspencer@gmail.com
The Hub Bike Bus!
The HUB’s Bike Bus is coming for the first time to Herbert Spencer Elementary! Kids can join a fun, safe, and active ride to school, rain or shine, with HUB instructors and volunteers leading the way every Wednesday starting on September 23rd. Sign up your child today and indicate in the form if you are available to volunteer. You can get some inspiration here. Let’s get our students moving and riding together!
More Information Here! (Route, Schedule and Stops)
Please help us spread the word and make this season’s Bike Bus a success!
Fun Lunch Days
Fun Lunch Days are offered every other Friday – with the first held on October 2nd. Lunches are ordered on line through Munch-A-Lunch. Please pay close attention to the order deadlines and just a tip – you can order for all lunches at one time so you don’t need to remember deadlines and pay only one transaction fee through Munch-a-Lunch.
Schedule and Order details can be found Here
Community Happenings!
New Westminster Family Place – Halloween at the Quay!
Useful Links:
École Herbert Spencer 2026 – 2027 School Calendar
École Herbert Spencer Website
École Herbert Spencer Parent Advisory Council Website
PAC Events Calendar
School Cash Online Information
Family Portal Instructions for Parents
My Ed BC Parent Portal instructions
District Threat Assessment Protocols
Yearbook Sales!
Photo Submissions for the Yearbook: yearbook.herbertspencer@gmail.com
Upcoming Calendar Dates:
Oct 12 Thanksgiving – School is Closed
Oct 15 Photo Day – Individual AND Class Photos
Oct 16 Fun Lunch – Papa John’s Pizza – order by Oct 8th
Oct 21 Family Conferences – Early Dismissal @ 12:05PM – Scholastic Book Fair!
Oct 22 Family Conferences – Early Dismissal @ 12:05PM – Scholastic Book Fair!
Oct 23 Professional Development Day
Oct 29 Halloween Howl!
Oct 30 Fun Lunch – McDonalds/Woomi Sushi – order by Oct 22nd
Upcoming Fun Lunches:
Nov 13 Fun Lunch – Papa John’s Pizza – order by Nov 5
Nov 27 Fun Lunch – McDonalds/Woomi Sushi – order by Nov 19
Dec 11 Fun Lunch Papa John’s Pizza – order by Dec 3