October 22, 2026
Principal’s Message – October 22nd
Dear École Herbert Spencer Community,
Please see the following highlights, reminders, calendar updates and information!
*A Reminder that tomorrow, Friday, October 23rd is a Professional Development Day and School is Closed to Students.
New Carpets!
Yesterday was an exciting day as many of our classrooms have been patiently awaiting delivery of their new Classroom Carpets … and yesterday they arrived! Huge Thank you to our PAC for partnering with us on this significant purchase. Lots of learning in our classrooms takes place on the floor and the smiles tell it all!
The Halloween Howl is NEAR! This year’s Event will be held on Thursday, October 29th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. A chance for Families to come together and share in the fun with music, games, crafts and a cash only concession selling Halloween treats. Get all the Spooky Details Here!
We STILL NEED VOLUNTEERS. Please Sign Up Here!
Bike Bus! Halloween edition …
The Wednesday, October 28th Bike Bus will be Halloween Themed! Students are encouraged to decorate their bikes and wear costumes. There will be Prizes and Treats!
More Information Here! (Route, Schedule and Stops)
Picture Retakes – November 13th
Should you want Picture Retakes for your child please let your classroom teacher and the school office (spencer@sd40.bc.ca) know. We will call down students for retakes the morning of November 13th!
Upcoming Calendar Dates
Oct 24 Professional Development Day – School is Closed to Students
Oct 29 Halloween Howl!
Oct 30 Halloween Costume Spirit Day! – More information from The Office of the Superintendent Regarding Halloween Costumes
Oct 30 Fun Lunch – McDonalds/Woomi Sushi
2027-28 Registration Information
Please see the linked Information for 2027-28 Registration
Spirit Days! Calendar for the Year
Student Pictures – Individual Student pictures are ready for viewing and ordering! Use the QR or Access Code provided to your child on Picture Day (came home on an index card). Retake Day is November 13th, please let the office (spencer@sd40.bc.ca) and your classroom teacher know should you want retakes for your child.
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!
Jeff Chiba Stearns Author Visit! – Kinder Books, Nov 28th @ 1PM! – Details and Register Here
New Westminster Family Place – Halloween at the Quay!
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
Upcoming Calendar Dates:
Oct 29 Halloween Howl!
Oct 30 Fun Lunch – McDonalds/Woomi Sushi – order by Oct 22nd
Nov 4 Warriors Sticks in School Assembly @ 1:15PM
Nov 4 PAC Meeting
Nov 9 No Stone Left Alone @ 1:45PM
Nov 10 Remembrance Day Assembly @11AM
Nov 11 Remembrance Day – School Closed
Nov 13 Picture Retake Day
Nov 13 Fun Lunch – Papa John’s Pizza – order by Nov 5
Upcoming Fun Lunches:
Nov 27 Fun Lunch – McDonalds/Woomi Sushi – order by Nov 19
Dec 11 Fun Lunch Papa John’s Pizza – order by Dec 3