Patriot Post

Monday, March 16

• Linking Generations Visit- Cancelled
• Book Fair (Monday - Thursday)
• Wizard of Oz Rehearsal (3-5pm)

Tuesday, March 17

• Happy St. Patrick's Day!
• Grade 7 & 8 Badminton Tryouts (3:15-4:45 pm)

Wednesday, March 18

• Early Out
• Parent Teacher Conferences (3:00-6:00 pm) In-person

Thursday, March 19

• Board Game Club Gr. 6 and 8s
• Priest Visit- Gr. 5
• Parent Teacher Conferences (4:30-7:30 pm) In-person

• Fuel Up for a Great Day! Schoolwide Breakfasts are provided for all students today.
• Busayo Disu- Black History Month Presentation
• Basketball Pep Rally (1:40 pm)

Spring Break March 21-29

Monday, March 30

• Linking Generations Visit

• Board Game Club Gr. 5Z, 5B, and 5Se and Gr. 7s

Wednesday, April 1

• Early Out Spirit Day- Rubber Duck Day!

Thursday, April 2

• Board Game Club Gr. 6 and 8s
• Easter Mass at School (12:15-1:15 pm)

Friday, April 3

• Good Friday- No School

Monday, April 4

• Easter Monday- No School

Dear Families,

This past week has been a wonderful reminder of the perseverance, dedication, and spirit that make our school community so special. Our basketball teams demonstrated incredible commitment throughout the season, showing up for practices, supporting one another, and representing our school with pride. Their hard work paid off in an exciting way as both teams brought home Gold medals. We are so proud of the effort, teamwork, and sportsmanship they showed all season long. Thank you to our coaches for their time and leadership, and to our families for supporting our student athletes along the way.

We are also excited to begin our Student Advisory Group, which will allow students to share their ideas, perspectives, and hopes for our school. This group will help strengthen student voice and continue building a community where everyone feels heard and valued. We look forward to the thoughtful contributions our students will bring as they help us continue growing as a school community.

In this Sunday’s Gospel, John 9:1–41, Jesus heals a man who was blind from birth and reminds us that He is the light of the world. The man’s journey to sight is not only physical but also spiritual, as he grows in faith and courage despite the doubts of others. This story invites us to reflect on how we can open our own hearts to see as Jesus sees, recognizing the gifts in others and allowing God’s light to guide our actions.

As we continue our Lenten journey, may we take time for prayer, practice kindness and generosity toward others, and look for ways to bring Christ’s light into our school and homes. May this season help us grow in faith, compassion, and gratitude as we prepare our hearts for the hope of Easter.

Blessings,

Mrs. Morgan and Mrs. Johnson

Effective April 1, 2026, a 3% processing fee will apply to all online credit card payments. To avoid this fee, we encourage you to use our new Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) option, which is free and secure.

Prefer not to use the QR code? Order the yearbook directly. Click button below.

Please review the following information regarding cafeteria services:
At times, lineups can become quite lengthy—especially on Fridays. If possible, we recommend pre-ordering meals in advance.

You can pre-order meals by visiting: https://fsl.h1.hotlunchonline.n

Chair- Jaclyn Stokes

Vice Chair- Brandy Leach

Treasurer- Melanie Beer

Secretary- Kerri Gartner

We are truly blessed as a school community to have such a caring and dedicated group of parents. Your support makes such a difference in the experiences we can offer our students. Thank you for generously giving your time and energy—we couldn’t do it without you!

Next Meeting-Wednesday, April 8th at 6:30pm

📣 Parent Council Needs a Treasurer!

Do you enjoy staying organized and helping our school community thrive?
Parent Council is looking for a Treasurer to help manage funds and support school initiatives.

💼 No experience required — guidance provided!
🤝 A great way to get involved and make a difference

👉 Please join us at the next Parent Council meeting to learn more or volunteer!

Email: stjp@eics.ab.ca
Website: https://stjp.eics.ab.ca
Location: 9975 93 Avenue, Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-992-0889
Twitter: @stjp2cs

1. Entrances/Exits

• Dedicated entry/exit doors for each grade will continue as follows:
• Grade 6: Doors by the bus loop (West)
• Grade 5: Doors by the portables (East)
• Grade 7: Front doors (South)
• Grade 8: Door between gym and construction lab (South East)
• Any student arriving late or leaving early may use the front doors.
• All guests/visitors/parents need to use the main front doors of the school.
• Doors will be opened at 8:15 am and will be locked at 8:45 am.

2. Closed Campus

• For the safety and security of our students, ST. John Paul II Catholic School will continue to be a "closed campus." This means that students WILL NOT be permitted to leave school property on their own at anytime throughout the course of the day.
• Students ARE NOT permitted to leave the school to purchase food at nearby fast food restaurants. As such, we are continuing to operate our school cafeteria where students can purchase healthy food choices at lunchtime as well as throughout the day.

3. Parents/Visitors

• In the interest of the safety and respect for all our students and staff, ALL PARENTS/VISITORS MUST report to the office upon arrival at our building.
• We realize that sometimes student lunches and school materials get forgotten at home and need to be dropped off at school, therefore we kindly ask that parents complete these drop-offs at the office, or check in for further instructions. For the safety of our school, we do not want visitors or parents wandering around without our consent or knowledge. Thank you for your understanding in this matter.
• If you have any concerns, or need to speak with a staff member or administration, please call the office ahead of time to make an appointment. Thank-you for your understanding and cooperation in this regard.