As we enter the month of November, we reflect on the theme of love and connection found in this Sunday's Gospel, Mark 12:28-34. Jesus reminds us that the greatest commandments are to love God with all our hearts, souls, minds, and strength and to love our neighbours as ourselves. This message resonates deeply as we continue our journey together this school year. In our school community, love and support for one another create a space where each child is valued, nurtured, and encouraged to grow.
This week, we have a unique opportunity to come together for Parent-Teacher Interviews, a time to celebrate and reflect on each student's progress. Students have brought home their Evidence of Learning portfolios, which showcase the knowledge and skills they have developed since the start of the year. We can witness each child’s unique learning journey through these portfolios and celebrate their successes.
As we move through November, may we be inspired by today's Gospel’s message, fostering love for God and others in all that we do.
- Last Day to order Hot Lunch in PowerSchool
- School Interviews Program closes at noon
- N1 & N2 SWC (in class)
- Picture Retakes
- 3 Way Conferences 4-7 pm
- Scholastic Book Fair
- Early Dismissal 2:15, wear red
- 3 Way Conferences 3-6 pm
- Scholastic Book Fair
- 3 Way Conferences for Kinder only
- Scholastic Book Fair
- Remembrance Day Ceremony 10:45
Nov. 11 - 15 - Fall break, no school
An email was sent home on October 23rd regarding the Parent-Student-Teacher conferences that will take place on:
- Tuesday, November 5th from 4:00-7:00 pm
- Wednesday, November 6th from 3:00-6:00 pm
Kindergarten will have additional time slots all day on Thursday, November 7th from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. These conferences will be in person from 9:00 am -12:00 pm and via Google Meet from 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm.
Your child's Evidence of Learning journey was shared with them last week. We are looking forward to connecting with you and your child to celebrate their learning progress and together, setting learning goals for their future growth.
As we prepare for our Remembrance Day assembly on Friday at 10:45, we invite you to honour and remember the brave family members who fought in the war.
Please send in any pictures and information about their service to Korinne.walsh@eics.ab.ca.
Your contributions will help us create a meaningful tribute to those who have served our country. Thank you for your support in making this assembly special.
Tomorrow is your last day to order Hot Lunch for November
PowerSchool is ready to receive orders for hot lunch dates in November. The deadline for ordering and payment is Monday, November 4th. To access, please sign into PowerSchool and you will find hot lunch options under “student fees”.
This 2024-2025 school year we are pleased to offer hot lunch from local restaurants. Future dates and selections will be posted once complete.
Any questions or concerns email: hotlunchstjohnxxiii@gmail.com
Students in the KMW class are welcome to come between 9:00 - 9:30 am to have their retake picture taken. Those students in Nature Kinder, please let Mrs. Martinez know if your child will be having a retake photo taken. All other students will be called down by class on retake day.
To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.ca or create an account using your student's student ID number. All families can also log on and order a FREE digital Pictures2Protect Card.
More about the Pictures2Protect program here.
New Photo Package Pricing for your families:
As prices rise and families struggle to pay for all the necessities, Lifetouch Photography made the decision to decrease packages by up to 25% on all our packages and individual photo sheets. It is Lifetouch's commitment to provide our partners and their families with quality images at a reasonable price.
Shutterfly Gift with Purchase for Families
Families who purchase their photo packages online at, www.mylifetouch.ca, will receive a Shutterfly coupon for $30 off any Shutterfly purchase and a free 8x11 photo book.
New Ongoing Fundraiser – Boston Pizza – Operation Education
Join us in supporting our school through Operation Education, a fantastic fundraising initiative that connects local schools with Boston Pizza Restaurants in our community. When you dine at any participating Boston Pizza location, you help our school earn 5% cash back on the pre-tax total of your receipts!
Here’s how it works:
1. Dine-in at Boston Pizza.
2. Keep your original receipt (photocopies will not be accepted).
3. Submit the receipt to Mrs. Potter in the school office.
You have until December 31, 2024, to enjoy a meal at your local Boston Pizza. Make sure to submit your original receipt by January 15, 2025, to help us raise valuable funds for our school!
Please see the school website for a list of the Operation Education Locations
School fees have been applied to your child's account in PowerSchool.
You can pay on-line with a debit card or credit card. However, if you wish to pay by cash (exact change only) or cheque, please send it to the school office (make cheques payable to Elk Island Catholic Schools). If you have other questions or require assistance with the online payment, please refer to the link at the bottom of this newsletter, and contact our school at 780-998-7777 if you need further assistance.
If you are experiencing financial hardship please review the fee waiver here or contact the principal, Mrs. Kristine Willis Dengler at 780-998-777 to arrange a meeting.
Saint John XXIII Catholic School
Email: stj@eics.ab.ca
Website: https://stj.eics.ab.ca/
Location: 9526 89 Street, Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-998-7777
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/St.JohnXXIII
Twitter: @St_JohnXXIII