The Good News February 16, 2025

This week St. John XXIII students poured their love into creating cards for seniors on Valentine's Day by working with Paper Bag Fairies. May our Valentine messages bring love to our seniors. May they know how much they are surrounded by prayers and love from our community.

Through these good works, we respond as the community God calls us to be, being active citizens and loving one another as He loves us.

Monday, Feb. 17

• Family Day - no school

• NK farm and seed presentation

• 100th Day of School
• N1 farm and seed presentation

• Library Day Gr 1-4

Friday, Feb. 21

• N2 John Janzen Nature Center

Feb. 24- PD day (No school for students)

Feb. 26 - Pink Shirt Day, Hot Lunch

Feb. 27- Cultural Presentation with the Multicultural Society

Feb. 28 - Gr 3 TPet, Gr 2 TPet

Thank you to everyone who voted in our yearbook cover contest as well as all of the students who created art for the yearbook cover.

This year's winner is.....

Juliane Sadili in grade 4. Her artwork will appear on the front cover of the yearbook.

Did you know that our school website is full of important information, where you can find answers to many of your frequently asked questions? Please visit our website, where you will find information about the following (and much more):

• how to apply for busing
• details of the programs offered at St. John XXIII
• our bell schedule, school events calendar and PowerSchool support
• School Parent Council, hot lunch dates and how to order hot lunch
• how to report student absences
• how to contact staff

Nature Kindergarten

Looking for a full-time kindergarten option that nurtures curiosity, independence, and a love for the outdoors? Our Nature Kindergarten program offers an enriching extension to regular kindergarten, operating on Mondays, Thursdays, and some Wednesdays, allowing children to attend five days a week.

This curriculum-aligned, play-based program immerses students in nature, fostering learning through hands-on exploration that engages the body, mind, and spirit. Children spend a large part of their day outside, developing confidence, resilience, and a deep connection to the world around them.

The cost for this full-time kindergarten experience is $350 per month

Nature Program – Grades 1 to 4

Imagine your child exploring forests, discovering wildlife, and learning through hands-on experiences—all while covering the grade-level curriculum in a dynamic outdoor setting! Our Nature Program provides students with two half-days of outdoor learning each week, where they develop physical literacy, independence, and a deep connection to the natural world. This unique, curriculum-aligned program turns science, math, social studies, and literacy into real-world adventures, making learning more engaging and meaningful.

The cost for this enriching experience is $60 per month—an investment in curiosity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.

If your child is currently attending St. John XXIII, and you would like to register in one of our Nature Programs (K,1, 2, 3, 4) please submit a B.3) Supplemental Program Registration form

Please visit our website to access the Nature Programs Parent Handbook, found in the Quick Links

All current St. John XXIII students are required to fill out the Next Year Intentions form (and not a new registration form) in PowerSchool so that we can plan accordingly for next year. Please log into your PowerSchool account and fill out the Next Year Intentions form. This form is located on the left hand side, above the Grades and Attendance dropdown. Please refer to the PowerSchool page on our website for more information.

Our School Council values your input and encourages you to share your suggestions on how funds from our school fundraisers should be allocated. We are dedicated to ensuring these funds benefit all students inclusively. Your feedback is vital to us and will be discussed at our monthly School Council meetings. Please click the link to share your ideas with us. https://forms.gle/qqDazTubZ65GUKv89

We’ll be using MunchaLunch for ordering hot lunch! It’s a simple, convenient way to choose and pay for your child’s lunch online. You can easily pay with a credit card (Visa/Mastercard), debit-credit card, Google Pay, Apple Pay, or a pre-paid credit card.

How to Register:

1) Go to: https://munchalunch.com/schools/stjohnXXIII

2) Click the “Register Here” button (as shown below). The system will guide you through the registration process.

3) After adding your children, click the green “Order Lunch!” button to order.

4) Next time, just click the “Login Here” button to access your account.

Ordering Information:

Online ordering for February Hot Lunch is live:

• Wednesday, February 26th - KFC

Important Reminders:

• Orders will be accepted up to 7 days before the hot lunch date.

• If your child is ill or absent on a hot lunch date, you’re welcome to pick up their lunch order by 11:30 AM. If you’re unable to do so, please consider it a donation for a child in need.

• Please note that we are unable to issue refunds. We appreciate your support of our hot lunch program, as the prices include costs associated with running the program and help raise funds that benefit the student experience at our school. Thank you for your understanding!

If you need assistance with ordering, please contact our hot lunch coordinator Brandy at Hotlunchstjohnxxiii@gmail.com

We're excited to offer our remaining Big Box of Cards sets! Each box contains 35 handcrafted cards for just $36.32. Choose between the All Occasion box or the Birthday box set—perfect for any celebration!

Hurry, as these sets are available on a first come, first serve basis and quantities are limited. You can order as many boxes as you'd like from our available stock, so be sure to stock up for all your upcoming events! Payment is quick and easy through MunchaLunch, and must be made at the time of order. Don’t miss out on this fantastic deal!

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