November 17, 2024
Principal’s Message – November 17th
Dear Herbert Spencer School Community!
We have busy weeks ahead with upcoming events and community happenings. Please see the following important information, calendar events and reminders!
Important Information
Students in Grades 4 and 5 attended our recent Reading Link Challenge Information session. A huge thanks to the PAC for supporting this initiative with the purchase of $500 worth of additional titles to improve access for students participating in the challenge.
Our Street Hockey Program is in Full Swing. Thanks so much to the PAC for supporting the program with the purchase of additional sets of Goalie Gear to allow for multiple games at once. Turn out has been fantastic with the Grade 4s getting underway this past Friday.
We are still in need of additional sticks if you have them! Any donations to the program can be brought to the Main Office. Thanks so much!
Important Upcoming Calendar Dates
Tuesday, November 19th – Forest Family Fun in the afternoon. Wear your FAMILY COLOURS
Wednesday, November 20th – Deadline to Order from our Online Book Fair with Kinder Books. See ORDERING INFORMATION here! Thanks for supporting our school library!
Saturday, November 23rd – Christmas Craft Fair
The annual Christmas Craft Fair is only 6 sleeps away! Saturday, November 23rd from 10AM – 3PM. Please find more information here and opportunities to volunteer at the Craft Fair and Bake Sale.
Monday, November 25th – Photo Order Deadline
Photo Galleries have been updated with recent photo retakes. Deadline to order is November 25th. Order information
Thursday, November 28th – First Light Celebration
Our annual First Light Celebration will be held on Thursday, November 28th from 6:30 – 7:30 PM. Families will gather at the front of the school, with additional space on Second Street, to enjoy Christmas music, hot chocolate and singing from our newly formed school choir as we celebrate the lighting of our tree! Families will also have the opportunity to take a Family Photo in our Foyer with our Holiday Hearth backdrop.
Community Happenings
New Westminster Secondary School
NDub Movie Night! – Thursday, November 28th at 4PM
New Westminster Public Library
BC Author Kallie George at the New Westminster Public Library – Saturday, November 23rd, 3 – 4PM.
More info here and a list of Kallie’s books here.
Parks and Recreation Winter Break Camps
Join Parks and Recreation for a winter break adventure at təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre and the Queensborough Community Centre. Children 5 – 12 years stay from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm and enjoy a day filled with games, activities, crafts and more. Select only the dates you want between December 23 – January 3.
Registration Information Here.
City of New Westminster Winter Break Brochure
Find drop-in and other activities for December 21 – January 5 with New Westminster Parks and Recreation. Registration may be required.
Useful Links:
Fun Lunch Ordering Information
École Herbert Spencer Website
École Herbert Spencer 2024-25 Calendar
School Cash Online Information
Family Portal Instructions for Parents
My Ed BC Parent Portal instructions
Calendar Dates:
Nov 19 Forest Family Theme Meeting @ 1:30 PM (Wear your FAMILY COLOURS)
Nov 23 Christmas Craft Fair – 10AM – 3PM
Nov 28 First Light
Nov 29 Papa John’s Pizza Fun Lunch
Dec 2-13 Drumming
Dec 13 Hyack Football in PE Classes
Dec 13 Hot Dog Fun Lunch
Dec 13 First Report Cards Available
Dec 16 Forest Family Fun @ 1:30 PM (Wear your FAMILY COLOURS)
Dec 20 Holiday Treat Day from PAC!
Dec 23 – Jan 3 Winter Break – School Closed