The Good News - May 21, 2023

Today we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension of Jesus. The Feast of the Ascension is the fortieth day after Easter Sunday, which commemorates the Ascension of Christ into Heaven, according to Mark 16:19, Luke 24:51, and Acts 1:2. Today, we remember Jesus’ words to His disciples, “ I am with you always; yes, to the end of time.”

The ascended Jesus is our source of strength and hope. When the doubt creeps in and the burdens become heavy, may we remember that Jesus is fully present in our lives. By His ascension to Heaven, Jesus made it possible for the Holy Spirit to enter at all times and all places.

Monday, May 22

• No School - Victoria Day

Tuesday, May 23

• Fitset Ninja
• Running Club
• Gr 3 TPet
  

• No special events

Thursday, May 25

• Hot Lunch
  
• Volunteer Appreciation event
  

Friday, May 26

• Gr 1 Lamb visit

LOOKING AHEAD:

May 27 - Fish Release Event

May 29 - Gr 2G Fort Precinct

May 31 - Gr 4 TWOS

June 1 - Grade 2 - Children’s Festival, Gr 4 TPet, JPII visit with Grade 4

June 2 - Pie Throwing Fundraiser

June 5 - Gr 1 Zoo to You

June 6 - Gr 1 Flag presentation, Gr 4 Shrek performance at DCC

June 7 - Choral Performance, Early Dismissal

June 8 - PSC Family Farewell BBQ

June 9 - Gr 3 to RAMuseum

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.

WE are thrilled to announce that The Servant Leadership Squad is hosting the 7th 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 Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 1:00pm in the gym.

Please stay tuned for more details to come.

We ask that all participants wear close-toed athletic shoes, bring a water bottle, and wear appropriate athletic clothing.

Since January SJXXIII has been participating in the Fish in Schools program - a unique and hands-on opportunity to raise rainbow trout from egg to fry right in our own Library Learning Commons.

Aligned with learning objectives identified in the Alberta Education curriculum, Fish in Schools is an education tool supporting the delivery of science and nature topics such as; a trout’s life cycle, fish adaptations, healthy aquatic habitats, and water quality.

It is now time to release our rainbow trout fry to continue their life-cycle journey. Families are welcome to join us at the West Rivers Edge Pavilion on Saturday, May 27th at 12:30 pm when we will release our fry into their natural habitat.

We would like to thank Ms. Bourassa's Grade 3 class and Emma in Grade 4 for their leadership and work on this project!

Should you have any questions about this event you are welcome to contact Mrs. Buban at may-leeb@eics.ab.ca.

For more information about this exciting program, visit the EICS Nature Kindergarten link.

To register in the Nature Kindergarten program at St. John XXIII, please follow the registration link, complete the Kindergarten registration form and then complete the Nature Kindergarten form. This program is offered on a first come, first served basis.

• Age requirement is 5 years old by December 31, 2023
• Nature Kindergarten will run Tuesdays, Thursdays and scheduled Fridays for the 2023-2024 school year.
• Fees: $425 per month

If you would like more information or have questions, please call the school at 780-998-7777.

Kindergarten and NEW student registration is now open. The registration form allows parents to choose Kindergarten scheduling preferences. Please note these will be number dependent. Please register early as class placements will take into account: class sizes, student's needs, and scheduling requests.

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

In addition to attending Kindergarten at their community school, EICS offers a supplemental Nature Kindergarten program which operates Tuesday/Thursday and some Fridays. This paid program offers students the opportunity to learn through explorative play, providing an option to attend kindergarten full time.

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

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