October 22, 2024
Principal’s Message – October 22nd
Dear Herbert Spencer School Community!
Please see the important dates, information and reminders.
If you have any questions, comments or concerns please feel free to reach out to me directly at pmanville@sd40.bc.ca
Thank you!
P. Manville
Important Calendar Dates
Tonight is the Night! – Halloween Howl! – Tuesday, October 22nd from 6:00 – 8:00PM
A reminder that tomorrow, Wednesday, October 23rd and Thursday, October 24th are early Dismissal Days. Students are dismissed at 12:05 PM to facilitate Parent/Teacher Conferences. Scholastic Book Fair in the Library. See Info and Hours Here.
Friday, October 25th is a Professional Development Day – School is Closed.
Tuesday, October 29th – Pumpkin Run/Halloween Colour Day
Halloween Day – Thursday, October 31st – Early Dismissal Day @ 12:05 PM
Important Information and Reminders
Individual Student Photos are available for order. Please see specific ordering information here.
Community Events – Climate Action and Halloween Happenings!
Scholastic Book Fair – October 23rd and 24th
Useful Links:
NWPR Grade 5 Active Pass 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
Dates:
Oct 22 Halloween Howl 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Oct 23 Parent/Teacher Conferences – Dismissal at 12:05PM
Oct 24 Parent/Teacher Conferences – Dismissal at 12:05PM
Oct 25 Professional Development Day – School Closed to Students
Oct 29 Pumpkin Run – Halloween Colour Day
Oct 31 Elementary Collaboration Day – Early Dismissal at 12:05PM
Nov 1 Picture Retake Day
Nov 1 Pasta and Butter Chicken Fun Lunch
Nov 4 No Stone Left Alone – Grade 4 and 5 students (Fraserview Cemetery)
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