The Good News May 19, 2024

This weekend, the Church celebrates Pentecost, one of the most important feast days of the year that concludes the Easter season and celebrates the beginning of the Church.

Pentecost is considered the birthday of the Church - Peter, the first Pope, preaches for the first time and converts thousands of new believers. The apostles and believers, for the first time, were united by a common language, and a common zeal and purpose to go and preach the Gospel.

As we celebrate Pentecost today the Gospel reminds us that the Holy Spirit has the power to reach every one of us and surround us with peace and faith.

May the Holy Spirit move in your life today and always!!!

Monday, May 20

• Yearbook deadline - 12 noon!
• Victoria Day - No School

Tuesday, May 21

• Father Abraham visit - Gr 1
• NK Natural Playground trip
  

• Run Club
  
• Hot Lunch
• KMW Public Library

• NK TPet 9-11am
• KTR Public Library
  
• Fort Saskatchewan Public Engagement Night 6:00 @SAB

• Living Rosary 1pm
  

May 27 - Grade 4 visits JPII

May 28 - Volunteer Appreciation 9-10am

May 30 - NK Turner Park

May 31 - Gr 2 Ukrainian Village

June 4 - NK West River's Edge

June 5 - Early Dismissal 2:10, beach day

June 6 - NK Smeltzer House, Gr 3 Zoo 2U, Gr 4 Activate, PSC BBQ 5-7

June 7- Gr. 3 Fort Edmonton, Grade 2 Fitset Ninja, Gr 1 Flag Presentation

June 10 - Gr. 1 TPET

June 11 - K and NK Fun Day

June 12 - Fun Day, Hot Lunch

Get ready for our 1st annual Pie Throwing Fundraiser. Imagine the joy of watching your favorite teachers and staff members become targets of silly, splat-tastic fun!

For just $1 you can enter the raffle for a chance to throw a pie at your teacher or principal.

It's your time to shine as you take aim and let those whipped cream pies fly through the air to help raise funds for a great cause.

This fundraiser is dedicated to supporting our Chalice Foster children. Every dollar raised will go towards providing them with essential resources, support, and opportunities for a brighter future. It's an amazing chance to make a difference in the lives of children who truly deserve our help and love.

We are thrilled to announce that The Servant Leadership Squad is hosting the 8th annual school wide talent show! All students are welcome to share the gifts and talents that God has blessed them with during this show.

St. John XXIII’s Got Talent” will take place on June 20 at 12:30pm in the gym.

Please stay tuned for more details to come.

This year will be gone in a flash, but don’t worry because we’ve captured so many great memories in our PreK to Grade 4 yearbook!

The St. John XXIII Catholic School Yearbook Committee is excited to announce that we’ve filled our book with special moments that can be cherished in the years to come. From a special student designed cover to unique Kindergarten and Gr.4 interviews and art projects.

This year’s book will be a great addition to your memory boxes.

When: Order form will go LIVE in PowerSchool Tuesday, May 7th at 10am

and CLOSE on Monday, May 20th at NOON

How: Access your order form through your online PowerSchool Parent Portal account.

(for more details on how to do this please follow the link at the bottom of the page)

Cost: $30 gets you priceless memories that will be cherished in the years to come.

Students entering grade 4 in the fall will need to bring a device to school as another tool for learning. EICS recommends Chromebooks as the ideal device due to price, battery life, fast startup, and usability.

There is an opportunity to engage the public in discussing options for future of OLA and STJXXIII, per the value scoping sessions and capital plan on Thursday, May 23 at 6pm at St. André Bessette Catholic School, 8300 Southfort Dr., Fort Saskatchewan.

Please come join us if you have any questions are would like to know more.

Our school offers a supplemental Nature Kindergarten program which operates Tuesdays/Thursdays and some Fridays. This paid program offers students the opportunity to spend a large part of their day outside engaged in meaningful ways of learning with their body, mind and spirit, while located in a natural setting. Enrolment in this program provides an option to attend kindergarten full time.

Nature Program Grade 1 and Grade 2

This program provides students with an opportunity to spend two half days outside each week. This paid program connects students to nature by fostering rich learning experiences, physical literacy and independence.

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

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

Registration for Kindergarten, Nature Programs and NEW students began ONLINE, February 1st. Please note that Nature programs will be number dependent.

• To go to the EICS Kindergarten webpage - please click here. This includes a Kindergarten calculator, programming and transportation information.
• Pre Kindergarten at St. John XXIII, screening information click here
• St. John XXIII Pathways Program click here
  
• EICS NEW Student Registration-click here
• To request transportation, click here

*Please note, you only need to register your child if they are entering Kindergarten or are brand new to St. John XXIII

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

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