October 10, 2025
Principal’s Message – October 10
Dear École Herbert Spencer Community,
Another busy week behind us and a long weekend ahead! We hope everyone takes time to be with family and friends this Thanksgiving weekend. Happy Thanksgiving!
School Growth Plan, Family Days and Outdoor Free Play Activities!
Please see the linked message here regarding our School Growth Plan, Family Days and a request for your help to bring more Outdoor Free Play Activities to our students!
PAC Events Calendar
Introducing the PAC Events Calendar! A great way to stay on top of Fun Lunches and all the amazing Special Events organized by the Parent Advisory Council.
The first BIG SCHOOL EVENT of the year is the annual Halloween Howl on October 28th! The school is transformed into a spooktacular event from 6 – 8PM – don’t miss it!
View and bookmark the Event Calendar Link here!
Parent Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, October 22nd and Thursday, October 23rd are Early Dismissal Days to facilitate our Fall Parent Teacher Conferences. Teachers will reach out to families directly to book these meetings.
Paul Davis – Online Safety Sessions – brought to you by the PAC!
On October 27th students in Grades 3 – 5 will participate in a session with Paul Davis on the topic of Cyber Safety. The session will be age appropriate, take place in the afternoon in our gymnasium and be followed by an Evening Parent Session at Glenbrook Middle School at 6:15PM.
As a father of two girls Paul shares his wealth of cyber safety knowledge to help empower students and parents in the digital age. Paul Davis brings 33 years of Information Technology Experience, presenting to over a million students from Grades 4 -12, both in person and virtually. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into helping your child navigate the online landscape safely and confidently.
Important Upcoming Dates:
Oct 13 Thanksgiving
Oct 17 McDonald’s and Woomi Sushi Fun Lunch
Community Happenings!
Thrive Parents and Halloween on the Quay!
Burnaby New West Ringette
Try Rugby!
Douglas College Fall Programs
Useful Links:
Calendar Dates:
Oct 13 Thanksgiving – School is Closed
Oct 17 McDonald’s and Woomi Sushi Fun Lunch
Oct 22 Early Dismissal Conferences/Scholastic Book Fair (12PM – 7PM)
Oct 23 Early Dismissal Conferences/Scholastic Book Fair (12PM – 6PM)
Oct 24 Pro D (Provincial)
Oct 27 Paul Davis Speaker – Day sessions for students and night for parents (Cyber Safety)
Oct 28 Halloween Howl
Oct 30 Early Dismissal – Elementary Collaboration Day
Oct 31 Pizza Fun Lunch
Nov 6 Picture Retake Day
École Herbert Spencer Website
École Herbert Spencer Parent Advisory Council Website
PAC Events Calendar
École Herbert Spencer 2025-26 School Calendar
School Cash Online Information
Family Portal Instructions for Parents
My Ed BC Parent Portal instructions