The Good News April 28, 2024

The parable of the "Vine and the Branches," contained in John 15:1-8, reveals many wonderful teachings. We want to teach our kids to have virtue. Teaching kids virtue is demonstrating integrity by choosing to do what is right. That can be very hard in this life. We often want to do what is right but it is sometimes hard because we rely on our own strength. It remains so much easier to maintain integrity when we are rooted in God.

Monday, April 29

• Assembly

Tuesday, April 30

• Father Abraham visit
  

• Early Dismissal 2:10 - Wacky Hair Day
  
• Run Club Starts

• Nature Programs Open House 6:30pm
  

• PD Day, no school for students
  

May 5-10 - Catholic Education Week

May 5 - Catholic Education Week Mass - 9am OLA Parish

May 6 - Bus Driver Appreciation Day

May 7 - Gr 2 Symphony, Gr 1 Gardening with Sharon

May 8 - Spring Photos

May 9 - KTR Spring Photos, Hot Lunch, Wear Blue for Catholic Education

May 13 - PSC Meeting 6:30

May 14 - Gr 2 Gymnastics

May 16 & 17 - No School

May 20 - Victoria Day - No School

May 22 - Hot Lunch

May 23 - NK TPet

May 31 - Gr 2 Ukrainian Village

Please join us next Sunday, May 5th for 9am mass at OLA church as we celebrate Catholic Education and the winners of the GRACE contest.

Our Nature Programs offer a transformative educational adventure where your child's development blossoms amidst the beauty of nature! Our holistic nature-based programming seamlessly integrates religion, physical education, wellness, science, mathematics, language arts, and art into captivating outdoor experiences. Through hands-on exploration and interactive lessons, your child will thrive both academically and personally, fostering a deep connection with the environment while cultivating essential life skills.

Join us at our Nature Program Open House to find out more.

Thank you to all the staff, students and volunteers for making our first ever Faith and Wellness Day a HUGE sucess!

You are invited to participate in an online survey about the future of cellphone use in elementary, junior high, and senior high schools. You can access the survey at Survey Link. Please share your views views.Input from this targeted engagement will help inform potential future government direction.

The survey will be open until May 3, 2024.

Spring means new life, growth, and time for new adventures around the corner. While this year's staff and students work diligently to honour the current year we are in, administrators have been in the planning stages for next year since January.

There are many ways in which we plan for and support student transitions from grade to grade and school to school.

As part of this planning, please let the office know if your family is moving and won't be attending St. John XXIII for the next school 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.

You're invited to our School Council's Annual General Meeting (AGM)!

Monday, May 13 from 6:30pm - 8:00pm in the school CTM room (across the hall from the library.)

Join us for an update on the achievements our School Council has accomplished throughout the year. This is your chance to actively participate in shaping the future of our school community.

At the AGM, we'll be electing our executive team and eagerly await your input as we discuss plans for the upcoming year. Your voice matters, and we're excited to hear your ideas and insights. Want to know more about the executive positions? Review them here.

Mark your calendars and be a part of the conversation at our AGM. Together, let's continue to make a difference in our children's educational journey. See you there!

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