October 28, 2024
Principal’s Message – October 28th
Dear Herbert Spencer School Community!
Halloween HOWL was a huge success! Thank you so much to the PAC and all the volunteers that made it possible. The event was very well attended and Families had a great time!
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 Information!
Who? – YOU!, the Parent Advisory Council – which is you – is holding a Fundraiser!
What? – Neufeld Farms which offers a wide variety of foods: Appetizers, Gourmet Entrees, Quick Snacks, Breakfast Items, and Cookies, Pies and Desserts. Perfect for the holidays.
When? – Ordering Open from October 24 – November 11, with delivery on November 21.
Why? – To help raise funds that bring resources, activities and special events to our students!
How? – Go to the Main Fundraising Home Page. Browse their selection. Add Items to your Cart. The PAC earns money on Every Completed Purchase! Share the link with Friends and Family!
Important Calendar Dates
Tuesday, October 29th – Pumpkin Run AM/Halloween Colour Day
Thursday, October 31st – Halloween Day – Collaboration Day – Early Dismissal Day @ 12:05 PM
Friday, November 1st – Picture Retake Day – Sign Up for Retakes Here (scroll down for retake information and Sign Up Link)
Friday, November 1st – Pasta and Butter Chicken Fun Lunch – Ordering Information
Monday, November 4th – No Stone Left Alone Ceremony – Fraser Cemetery – Grade 4 and 5 Classes
Friday, November 8th – Remembrance Day Assembly @ 11 AM
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
Important Information and Reminders
Individual Student Photos are available for order. Please see specific ordering information here. Deadline is November 1st. Picture retakes are November 1st.
Community Events – Climate Action and Halloween Happenings!
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
Dates:
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 (Fraser 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