The week of September 23 - 27 marks Truth and Reconciliation Week. A week where we will honour and share important conversations including the truths of the Indigenous treaties, First Nation, Métis and Inuit land claims, and the residential schools system. On September 30th many of us will wake up and put on an orange shirt in honour of the Indigenous children who were sent away to residential schools in Canada. A story that was shared for some and silenced for many. As we continue to share more stories about the history of those schools and the impact on families and cultures, we listen, learn and go forward today in reconciliation and a commitment to do better. Through story, we are called to remember that every child matters.
Every one of us has our own stories that we show up with every day. These stories shape us into the people we are today. Some stories are difficult, some joyful, some sad, but all important. Through relationships, we celebrate and honour our stories together, and grow in a community of God’s family where we can heal and love.
- Truth and Reconciliation Day (No School)
- Fall individual and class photos
- Halloween Dance tickets will be on sale at 10am in PowerSchool
- Early Dismissal 2:15 - wear your fall colours
- KMW individual and class photos
- National Custodian Appreciation Day
- Gr 1 Prairie Gardens
- PD Day, no school for students
Looking Ahead...
Oct - 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15,16 - Sacramental Prep (First Reconciliation) with Father Carlos 3:15-3:45
Oct. 7-11 - Read in Week
Oct. 7 - N2 Strathcona Wilderness Centre (SWC)
Oct. 11 - Saffron Presentation
Oct. 14 - Happy Thanksgiving - no school
Oct. 17 - NK Strathcona Wilderness Centre (SWC)
Oct. 18 - School Council Halloween Dance 6-8pm
Oct. 21 - School Council Meeting, N1 &N2 SWC
Oct. 23 - N1 SWC
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.
Please submit your child's absences in PowerSchool, and also notify your teacher with a Dojo message or a note sent with your child. For accuracy and tracking purposes, absence coding in PowerSchool is to be submitted by parents, not teachers.
Please refer to the EICS Parent Technology Handbook for instructions on how to report you child's absence, early departure, leave & return or multiple day absence.
For any last minute Early Departures, please call the office before you arrive so we can make arrangements for your child to come to the office for pick up.
Does your child have medical information, a condition the school should be aware of or require medication? If so please complete a B.2) 2024-2025 Medical Status Update/Request for Medical Treatment form located in your Parent Portal . This form is required yearly. We use this important information to alert any staff members, including substitute teachers, of any existing medical needs we need to be aware of. If your child requires medication at school you must fill out the medical form with all relevant information related to the medication.
If your child requires use of an EpiPen, please make sure this is filled out immediately. At this time, all medical forms are past due. If your child no longer has a medical condition, please update the form accordingly.
Please note:
- All medications, even over-the-counter medications such as Tylenol, Benadryl etc. require a label from the pharmacy
- The submission of a Medical Form is required prior to medication being sent to the school
If you need assistance, please click the Medical Form link found on our website.
Your Kindergarten child will be receiving their Kanga Pouch the week of Sept. 23-27. The fee will be added to your child's PowerSchool account before the end of September. If you already have a Kanga Pouch, please email the school at stj@eics.ab.ca to let us know.
We are so blessed to be able to have our school and parish work together to walk with you and your child on their Sacramental Journeys. Father Carlos and our Sacramental Prep team will be offering Sacramental Prep classes at St. John XXIII after school from 3:15 - 3:45 on the following dates:
First Reconciliation Prep Classes
October 3, 7,8,9,10,11,15 and 16 (At STJXXIII)
First Holy Communion Prep Classes
October 17, 21, 24, 25, 28, 30 (At STJXXIII)
Celebrations:
First Reconciliation Nov 2nd at the Church OLA at 10:30am
First Holy Communion Nov 3rd at the Church OLA at 3:00pm
More information can be found at https://www.olafortsask.caedm.ca/Sacraments
E-mail registration forms to: olangels.ftsask@caedm.ca (We accept e-transfer of fees to the same email address.)
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