The Good News - September 25, 2022

St. John XXIII Catholic School

Leadership Message

The week of September 26 - 30 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.

Prayer for Truth and Reconciliation Week

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

Loving God, our Creator, help us to be living signs of your healing love.

Open our hearts to respect, to welcome, and to include one another.

Give us courage to stand up for the dignity of our Indigenous brothers and sisters, and of those with roots in other lands, all of us created in Your image.

Strengthen us in our walk together. God of Truth, let honesty guide our steps along the path of truth and reconciliation, of healing and friendship.

Grant us wisdom to recognize and to celebrate the beautiful gifts of Canada’s Indigenous cultures.

May we go forward with humility as the children of One Creator and loving members of God’s family.

May we at St. John XXIII, accept each other joyfully and lovingly, knowing that we are all created by God and in His image.

Through Christ our Lord, Amen.

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Day in Fort Saskatchewan

On Sept. 30, Canada will recognize National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Day, also known as Orange Shirt Day.

The day honours the lost children and survivors of residential schools, their families, and communities. The commemoration of the tragic and painful history of Indigenous communities in Canada and the ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.

In Fort Saskatchewan, the Fort Saskatchewan Multicultural Association has secured a $20,125 grant from the Government of Canada to host National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

The commemorative event will take place on Sept. 30 at Legacy Park from 11AM-3PM.

More information is available here

September 2022

Monday, Sept. 26:

Faith Assembly
Picture Day for KMW, Gr 1-4

Tuesday, Sept. 27:

KTR Pictures, AM

Wednesday, Sept. 28

No events in the calendar

Thursday, Sept. 29:

Orange Shirt Day

Friday, Sept.30:

No school - Truth and Reconciliation Day

LOOKING AHEAD:

Sept. 26-30 - Truth and Reconciliation Week

Oct. 3-6 - READ in week

Oct. 3 - Parent School Council meeting

Oct. 5 - Early Dismissal 2:15

Oct. 7 - PD day- no school for students

Oct. 10 - Thanksgiving - no school

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Parent School Council Meeting- October 3 at 7:00

Our first school council meet will be held on Monday, October 3 at 7:00 pm at the school.

This is a great opportunity to be involved in your child's school community. We are so grateful for your partnership and look forward to a great year together!

Be involved, share your voice, stay connected!

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Terry Fox Run

What a beautiful day we had for our annual Terry Fox Run!

Donations can continue to be made to the Terry Fox Foundation through the link below:

https://schools.terryfox.ca/StJohnXXIIISchoolFortSaskatchewan

Thank you very much for your support!

Picture Day Sept. 26 for Gr. 1-4 and Kindergarten M/W Sept. 27 Kindergarten T/R

Lifetouch Photography is excited to announce the launch of a new way to access photos online. After much safety and security testing, Lifetouch developed a way for families to access their child’s photo using their student ID number.
Go to our website at www.mylifetouch.ca , click on Student ID and follow the detailed instructions to view and order photos. Your child's student ID is located in PowerSchool, under their name on the main page.

If you have any questions on this ordering process, please call the Lifetouch Customer Care Line at 1.866.457.8212 or access the live chat on our website, www.mylifetouch.ca

Picture retake day is Thursday, November 3rd.

Growing Brains & Sharing Smiles! It's a GREAT Day to be a St. John Kid!

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Sacramental Preparation Info

Our Lady of the Angels Church is happy to be able to celebrate all the different stages of you and your families life in Christ. We have excellent preparation programs for the Sacraments. Below is information about how to begin preparing for the Sacraments.

https://www.olafortsask.caedm.ca/Sacraments