March 6, 2025
Principal’s Message – March 7th
Dear École Herbert Spencer Community!
We head into our final week before Spring Break and most recently have been teased by the sun and warmer weather. Fingers crossed this continues!
A reminder that I will need to take a leave for likely the first two weeks of April, following the break. My hope is my return will be quick, and I will update everyone next week on the plan to support Administration for that time. Ms Erin Bannister, our New Vice Principal, has hit the ground running and gotten up to speed very quickly with all things Spencer. We welcome Ms Bannister to our community once again! The staff and students are so very fortunate to be able to work with her until September of 2026!
Spring Afterschool Programs are now available for Registration – 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.
Library Book Return!
Please ensure that all library books are returned on Monday, March 10th. Ms Thomas works very hard to ensure books are all accounted for, checked in and re-shelved and ready for staff and students in the Spring. This takes time so please ensure you return books next week and scour the house for any that may be missing or unaccounted for. Thank you for your cooperation.
Upcoming Dates before the Break:
Mar 14 Papa John’s Pizza and One Stop Doughnut Day
Community Happenings!
May Day Dance Instruction for Grades 2-6
Moody Park Arena – Dry Floor Programs
Family Theatre Night! – Mamma Mia, NWSS – Details and Tickets Here
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 – Conferences
Apr 16 Early Dismissal – 12:05 PM – 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