September 15, 2024
Principal’s Message – Sept 15
Dear Herbert Spencer School Community!
We have some busy weeks ahead! DOT day was a great success and our school was a sea of Polka Dots and smiles all around on Friday. Classes engaged in a variety of classroom activities to help celebrate International Dot Day and the spirit of Creativity, Courage and Collaboration.
As we rapidly enter Fall weather, a reminder to parents that “inside” days at recess and lunch play times are rare. We believe children need fresh air daily and expect students to arrive prepared with a proper rain/warm jacket and boots in the event of rain and colder temperatures. Students will remain inside during periods of excessive rain or cold.
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
Please see the following updates, events, and information.
Upcoming Events:
Terry Fox Run – Friday, September 20
Our annual Terry Fox Run will take place on Friday, September 20th. The run will be broken in to 3 groups:
*We have needed to update this schedule, please see changes in red below:
Grade K/1 Run around the lower gravel field between 9:15 and 10AM changed to after recess (10:45 AM)
Grade 2/3 Run around the school property between 9:15 and 10AM changed to after recess (10:45 AM)
Grade 4/5 run through Queens Park between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM.
*This year we are hopeful to have parent volunteers help supervise the Grade 4/5 run. If you are interested in helping out please arrive to Spencer for an 11AM start!
School Open House – Thursday, September 26th
On Thursday, September 26th please join us at the school from 5:30PM to 6:30PM for our Meet the Teacher Open House. Families will have the opportunity to tour the classroom and meet their child’s teacher. This will not be an opportunity for Parents to have one-on-one time with their child’s teacher.
Important Information:
Canadian Parents for French
CANADIAN PARENTS FOR FRENCH – NEW WESTMINSTER: CPF-NW welcomes everyone to the 2024-25 school year! We invite all families of French Immersion and Core French learners to join us for our 2024 Welcome Meeting and AGM on Monday, September 23, 2024 at 6:30pm in the École Glenbrook Middle School Library or via Zoom (email cpfnewwest@gmail.com for the link). And we are excited to remind everyone that membership in CPF is now FREE! https://cpf.ca/en/join-cpf/
Staffing Update
We are pleased to announce that we have filled our final teaching position. We welcome back to the Spencer Team – Stacy Calogero – who will teach our K/1, Division 20 classroom beginning on September 23rd. Please join us in welcoming Stacy and thanking Ms Danielle Tortolano for her care and enthusiasm getting Division 20 off to a great start! Ms Tortolano will continue with Division 20 for the balance of this week.
After School Programming
A reminder that after School Programs are available this Fall. Please see the following After School Programs Brochure to register.
School Supplies
A reminder if you have not made payment of $50 please towards school supplies please do so. Payment can be made through your school cash online account School Cash account information Please contact me directly, if your family needs support for School Supplies.
Useful Links:
NWPR Grade 5 Active Pass Information
École Herbert Spencer Website
A Message from your PAC Chair
École Herbert Spencer 2024-25 Calendar
School Cash Online Information
Herbert Spencer Code of Conduct
Upcoming Dates:
Sep 20 Terry Fox Run 9:15AM GK-3/11AM G4/5
Sept 26 Open House for Families 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Sept 26 Orange Shirt Day
Sept 27 Professional Development Day – School Closed to Students
Sept 30 National Truth and Reconciliation Day – School Closed
Oct 10 Individual Picture Day
Oct 14 Thanksgiving – School Closed
Oct 23 Parent/Teacher Conferences
Oct 24 Parent/Teacher Conferences
Oct 25 Professional Development Day – School Closed to Students
Oct 31 Elementary Collaboration Day – Partial Day: Early Dismissal at
Nov 1 Picture Retake Day
Nov 11 Remembrance Day – School Closed
Nov 12 Professional Development Day – School Closed to Students
Nov 23 Christmas Craft Fair – 10AM – 3PM
Dec 13 First Report Cards Available
Dec 23 – Jan 3 Winter Break – School Closed