November 9, 2026
Principal’s Message – November 13th
Dear École Herbert Spencer Community,
SafeArrival Attendance Program
On November 23rd all elementary schools, middle schools, and our High School will launch the SafeArrival attendance program.
Please see the following information for all the details:
Parent Communication Letter SafeArrival Instructions
Upcoming Calendar Dates
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
Christmas Craft Fair – November 28th 10AM – 3PM
One of our school’s biggest fundraisers is almost here! The Herbert Spencer Christmas Craft Fair is on November 28, 2026 from 10am-3pm and we need your volunteer help to make this event a great success!
Sign up here!
Craft Fair: https://signup.com/go/hLhREdR
Bake sale: https://signup.com/go/zHXNXMp
Please see the following highlights, reminders, calendar updates and information!
The Hoodies have Arrived!
Our Grade 5 students received their Graduation Hoodies today! Thank you so much to the PAC for making this happen for our students!
No Stone Left Alone
On November 9th our Grade 4 and 5 students participated in No Stone Left Alone at the Fraser Cemetery. Linked here are a few photos from the event.
Active PAC Fundraisers
Neufeld Farms – Open until November 23rd
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!
District Math Festival! – Thursday, December 3rd
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 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