September 26, 2024
Principal’s Message – September 26th
Dear Herbert Spencer School Community!
We had a busy week! We so appreciate all the hard work of staff and students throughout Truth and Reconciliation week, continuing our learning journey and culminating in a very special Assembly earlier today. Our student speakers did an amazing job, we are very proud of them.
It was a pleasure seeing all the families out for our annual Meet the Teacher Evening tonight! We are so looking forward to another successful year at Herbert Spencer!
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.
September 27th – Professional Development Day – School is Closed to Students
September 30th – Truth and Reconciliation Day – School is Closed
Terry Fox
Thank you for your support! As a community we have raised almost $1800 towards the Terry Fox Foundation’s continued research to fight Cancer. Way to go Spencer! There is still time to donate …
Parent Teacher Conferences – Early Dismissal Reminder
On Wednesday, October 23rd and Thursday, October 24th we have early dismissal days to support Parent Teacher Conferences. Teachers will send further information and scheduling closer to the date. Please save the date.
Safe Routes to School
Please see the following information for New Westminster School Travel Planning, and the best walking routes to Herbert Spencer. Our community is very walkable, and every person that can leave the car at home makes our community and the area around our school far less congested and safer! Mr. Manville walks to school most days and he challenges you to do the same!
City of New Westminster School Travel Planning
Herbert Spencer Best Routes to School Map
My Ed BC Parent Portal
Instructions have been emailed out to all parents on how to access your My Ed BC Parent Portal – this is where you access and change contact information, attendance and Student Report Cards. Please see the information for accessing your account here again:
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) who have a new portal account will receive an email from the MyEd BC email account (sysadmin@myeducation.gov.bc.ca) which contains their username and temporary password when their account has been enabled.
Parents/Guardians who have an existing portal account will not receive an email and should go to https://myeducation.gov.bc.ca/aspen/logon.do to access the portal. If you forget your password, please click on the “I forgot my password” link to reset it.
If you have a new portal account but do not receive an email by September 26th or if you experiencing any difficulties logging into your account, please email the school office for assistance.
For more detailed instructions, please use the following:
Family Portal Instructions for Parents
My Ed BC Parent Portal instructions
Theme Days
Our theme this year is the Forest and Staff are eagerly planning Schoolwide collaborations and activities. The first of our Theme Days is Wednesday, October 9th. This is a great opportunity for students to interact with peers from other classrooms and further strengthen our community of learners. Please ensure that your child is aware of their Team Animal and Colour as we ask that all students come in their colours on October 9th. More information will come directly from your child’s classroom, please connect with your child’s teacher if you have any questions.
Fall Fun Lunches!
Fun Lunches are in full swing with the first set for Friday, October 4th for Papa John’s Pizza Day – ORDER DEADLINE is MIDNIGHT tonight (Thursday, September 26th)!
Fun Lunches provide students with a special lunch and help our PAC raise funds for school activities, events and resources. A huge thank you to the PAC for all your hard work organizing these opportunities for our school and supporting our learning community so well!
Please see the following Schedule and Ordering Information to participate in our Fun Lunches.
Picture Day!
Individual Picture Day is right around the corner on Thursday, October 10th. More information will come closer to the day, please save the date.
Useful Links:
Terry Fox Donation
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
Dates:
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