March 11, 2025
Principal’s Message – March 14th
Dear École Herbert Spencer Community!
We made it! Spring Break has arrived. We hope you have time to enjoy with family and friends in warmer weather. See you back for Term 3 on March 31st!
A reminder that I will be on leave following the break. My expected return is mid to late April. In my absence Ken Headley, District Vice Principal for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Antiracism, will support administration of the School along with our amazing VP Erin Bannister. Huge thanks to Ken and Erin for their support!
Term 2 Report Cards
Currently available on the Parent Portal
Easter Fundraiser!
The one you have been waiting for! Purdy’s Easter Fundraiser. Ordering open until March 25th, pick up on April 7th.
Ordering Open Now – Deadline to Order is Tuesday, March 25th.
Pickup: April 7 in front of Herbert Spencer school at 6-6:30 pm.
Parent’s Night Out! – May 31st at the Royal City Curling Club – Save the Date!
PAC Parent’s Night Out is scheduled for May 31st in the lounge upstairs at the Royal City Curling Club. The theme is 80’s night! Please save the date with more information to follow.
Thrive Parents
New Westminster Family Place offers a free monthly support group – Thrive Parents – for caregivers of neurodivergent children. More information and Registration Here.
Spring Afterschool Programs – Spots Remain for our Spring Afterschool Programs!
* Students are dismissed directly to programs at dismissal. Parents are asked to be on time for pick up at program completion.
More Information for All Programs and Registration Links Here
Sports of All Sorts – Grades 1 – 3
Wednesdays 3:00 – 4:30 PM – GYM
Apr 23 – May 28
Registration for Sports of All Sorts Grade 1 – 3
Sports of All Sorts – Grades 4 – 5
Thursdays 3:00 – 4:30 PM – GYM
Apr 24 – June 5 * No Class May 1
Registration for Sports of All Sorts Grade 4-5
Soccer Shots – Grades 1 – 3
Tuesdays 3:00 – 4:30 PM – GYM
Apr 22 – May 27
Registration for Soccer Shots – Grade 1 – 3
Creative Textiles – Grade 3 – 5
Wednesdays 3:00 – 4:00PM – Tech Room
Apr 23 – May 28
Registration for Creative Textiles – Grade 3 – 5
Student/Parent Conferences
Tuesday, April 15th and Wednesday, April 16th are Early Dismissal Days to support Student/Parent Conferencing – dismissal is at 12:05 PM, please make a note of this time in your calendars. Your child’s teacher will reach out to schedule these conferences. Should you have any questions or concerns please reach out to your child’s teacher directly.
Important Upcoming Dates:
Apr 4 G 4/5 Reading Link Challenge in the Gym 10:30 –12:00PM (Student Event)
Apr 15 Early Dismissal – 12:05 PM – Family Conferences
Apr 16 Early Dismissal – 12:05 PM – Family Conferences
Apr 17 Professional Development Day – School is Closed to Students
Apr 18 Good Friday – School is Closed
Apr 21 Easter Monday – School is Closed
Community Happenings!
May Day Dance Instruction for Grades 2-6
Moody Park Arena – Dry Floor Programs
Hyack Football Spring Flag Football
Douglas College – Spring Break Camps – Information and Registration
Douglas College Hot Lunch Registration (for Spring Break Camps)
Calendar Dates:
March 17 – 28 Spring Break – School is Closed
Term 3 Dates – this list will continue to be updated in the coming weeks, please check back
Apr 4 G 4/5 Reading Link Challenge in the Gym 10:30 –12:00PM (Student Event)
Apr 15 Early Dismissal – 12:05 PM – Family Conferences
Apr 16 Early Dismissal – 12:05 PM – Family Conferences
Apr 17 Professional Development Day – School is Closed to Students
Apr 18 Good Friday – School is Closed
Apr 21 Easter Monday – School is Closed
Apr 23 Grade 5 Articulation (Transition Meetings with Glenbrook Middle School)
Apr 23 French Cinema Field Trip
Apr 25 Class Pictures
Apr 30 VSO Grade 2
May 1 Welcome to Kindergarten for 2025-26 Families (AM)
May 1 Collaboration Day – Early Dismissal @12:05PM
May 16 Professional Development Day
May 19 Victoria Day – School is Closed
May 23 Learn 2 Ride Grade 4
May 26 Learn 2 Ride Grade 4
May 27/28 School Wide Field Trip
Jun 10 Grade 5 Trip to Otter Co-op
Jun 13 Grade 5 Graduation
Jun 19 Sports Day! (QPA)
Jun 26 Last day for students – Dismissal at 2pm
Jun 27 Admin Day
Useful Links:
École Herbert Spencer Website
École Herbert Spencer 2024-25 Calendar
Fun Lunch Ordering Information
School Cash Online Information
Family Portal Instructions for Parents
Key Registration Dates for 2025-26 School Year
My Ed BC Parent Portal instructions