November 6, 2026
Principal’s Message – November 6
Dear École Herbert Spencer Community,
Please see the following highlights, reminders, calendar updates and information!
Upcoming Calendar Dates
Nov 9 No Stone Left Alone @ 1:45PM – Fraser Cemetery – Grades 4/5 attending
Nov 10 Remembrance Day Assembly @11AM
Nov 11 Remembrance Day – School Closed
Nov 13 Picture Retake Day – *see below
Nov 13 Fun Lunch – Papa John’s Pizza – order by Nov 5
*Picture Retakes – Please let your classroom teacher and the school office (spencer@sd40.bc.ca) know if your child needs retakes. To make the process smooth and efficient students should bring the proof/picture card they were given with the QR Code. Not to worry if you can’t locate this, we can support. Students will be called down for retakes the morning of November 13th!
Neufeld Farms Fundraiser – Open for Ordering Until November 23 – Midnight
PAC Neufeld Farms Fundraiser is LIVE and open for ordering until Midnight on November 23. Orders will be delivered on December 2nd at 5:30pm outside of the school.
Get all the Information and Order Details Here!
Purdy’s Winter Fundraiser – A Message from your PAC!
Hey chocolate lovers! We’re kicking off our Purdys Fundraiser and you’re invited to help us reach our goal. Order your winter treats through our custom link and up to 30% of your purchase goes directly to Herbert Spencer Elementary PAC. Everything is made in Canada and packed with care at the Purdys Vancouver chocolate factory.
👉 Start shopping: https://fundraising.purdys.com/fundraising/campaign/000031922
Please order by: November 21st, 2026
Distribution: Thursday Dec 3rd at front of the school: 3:00-3:30 PM;
OR Sunday November 29th at the PAC Chair’s house (email herbertspencerpacchair@gmail.com to arrange);
OR email Christina, PAC Chair (herbertspencerpacchair@gmail.com) to arrange alternative date/time
Spirit Days! Calendar for the Year
Yearbook Sales! – Submit Photos: yearbook.herbertspencer@gmail.com
The Hub Bike Bus! – More Information Here! (Route, Schedule and Stops)
Fun Lunch Days – Schedule and Order details can be found Here
Community Happenings!
Jeff Chiba Stearns Author Visit! – Kinder Books, Nov 28th @ 1PM! – Details and Register Here
New West Public Library – Fraser River Literacy Festival
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
Information for 2027-28 Registration
Upcoming Calendar Dates:
Nov 9 No Stone Left Alone @ 1:45PM – Fraser Cemetery – Grades 4/5 attending
Nov 10 Remembrance Day Assembly @11AM
Nov 11 Remembrance Day – School Closed
Nov 13 Picture Retake Day
Nov 13 Fun Lunch – Papa John’s Pizza – order by Nov 5
Nov 17 Earthquake Drill/Lock Down Drill/Shelter in Place @11AM
Nov 19 Fire Drill 2:00PM
Nov 23 Professional Development Day
Nov 26 First Light
Nov 27 Amis des Aigles/Eagle Buddies @1:30
Nov 27 Fun Lunch – McDonalds/Woomi Sushi – order by Nov 19
Nov 28 Christmas Craft Fair
Dec 2 Late French Immersion Student Visits (Library) @ 2PM
Dec 10 First Report Card Published
Dec 11 Fun Lunch Papa John’s Pizza – order by Dec 3
Dec 21 – Jan 1 – WINTER BREAK
Jan 4 School Reopens