November 8, 2024
Principal’s Message – November 8th
Dear Herbert Spencer School Community!
Students spent the week strengthening their understanding of the importance of Remembrance Day through story, art, writing and participation in the No Stone left Alone Ceremony on Thursday, and our own Remembrance Day assembly today. Please take time this weekend and on Monday to Remember those that have fought for our freedoms, and continue to serve.
PAC Fundraisers!
The PAC has two current fundraisers: Neufeld Farms and Growing Smiles.
Neufeld Farms offers a wide variety of foods: Appetizers, Gourmet Entrees, Quick Snacks, Breakfast Items, and Cookies, Pies and Desserts. All perfect for the holidays.
Order Deadline is Monday, November 11, with delivery on November 21.
Neufeld Farms Ordering Here! Share the link with Friends and Family!
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Growing Smiles – Spruce up your home this holiday season with poinsettias, wreaths or other winter greenery! Each purchase helps support Herbert Spencer PAC fundraising for school activities and resources.
Order Deadline is Friday, November 15 at 3PM, with Pick up on Monday, December 2nd (Time TBD)
Growing Smiles Ordering Here! Share the link with Friends and Family!
Christmas Craft Fair – Saturday, November 23rd
The wait is over! The annual Christmas Craft Fair is on Saturday, November 23rd from 10AM – 3PM! From the seasoned crafters in the Gym to our very own crafty students in Candy Cane Lane come and find that unique and hard to find gift this holiday season.
Please find more information here and consider opportunities to volunteer at the Craft Fair and Bake Sale and support this incredibly popular event!
Online Book Fair
Our annual Online Book Fair begins Tuesday, November 12th and runs to Monday, November 18th. We partner with Kinder Books at the River Market – New Westminster Quay, to bring you great books and our library receives 10% of all sales to help purchase more great books for our Library!
See ORDERING INFORMATION here!
Thanks for supporting our Library!
Lost and Found
Our Lost and Found is growing exponentially! Please take some time to visit the lost and found, located at the bottom of the stairs adjacent to our Gymnasium doors, and try to claim some of your items. As we near the winter break, we will arrange a few days where we lay the items out in the school and give opportunities for families to view items more easily. Any unclaimed items will be donated to local charities in mid December.
Library News! – BC Author Kallie George at the New Westminster Public Library
Renowned BC author, Kallie George, is doing an author talk on Saturday, November 23rd from 3 – 4PM, at the NWPL. More info here and a list of Kallie’s books here. Kallie writes something for everyone; picture books, readers, early chapter books, and nonfiction. Some notable series are the Anne of Green Gables early chapter book series and Disney’s Bibbidi Bobbdi Academy series.
Important Upcoming Calendar Dates
Monday, November, 11th – Remembrance Day School is Closed
Tuesday, November 12th – Professional Development Day – School is Closed to Students
Friday, November 15th – McDonalds and Sushi Fun Lunch – Ordering Info
Friday, November 15th – Reading Link Challenge meeting – Grade 4 and 5 students
Community Happenings
Caprice Artistic Swim Club Recreational Swim Programs; For swimmers aged 6 – 12. More Information Here
Sarah McLachlan School of Music – Information Here!
NWPL – Author Visit Kallie George
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 11 Remembrance Day – School Closed
Nov 12 Professional Development Day – School Closed to Students
Nov 15 McDonalds and Sushi Fun Lunch
Nov 15 Reading Link Challenge Meeting for Grade 4/5 Students (NWPL)
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 Cookie Day from PAC!
Dec 23 – Jan 3 Winter Break – School Closed