Patriot Post

Monday, April 6

• Easter Monday- No School

Tuesday, April 7

• Board Game Club Gr. 5Z, 5B, and 5Se and Gr. 7s
• Badminton Practice (3:15 - 4:45pm)

Wednesday, April 8

• Optional Badminton Morning Practice (7:00-8:00 am)
• Parent Council Meeting (6:30 pm in the library)

Thursday, April 9

• Board Game Club Gr. 6 and 8s
• Priest Vist Grade 6
• Badminton Practice (3:15-4:45pm)

Friday, April 10

• No activites on the calendar

Monday, April 13

• Due today- Grade 6 & 7 students CTF Option Planning Sheet completed and signed.
• Wizard of Oz Rehearsal 3-5pm

Tuesday, April 14

• JPII hosting Grade 8 Badminton Tournament
• Goota-Inuit-Games
• Badminton Practice Gr. 7 only (3:15 - 4:45pm)

Wednesday, April 15

• Optional Badminton Morning Practice (7:00-8:00 am)
• Grade 6 & 7 students will choose options during Block 1 Today.

Thursday, April 16

• Board Game Club Gr. 6 and 8s
• Priest Vist Grade 7
• Badminton Practice Gr. 8 only (3:15-4:45pm)

Friday, April 17

• No activites on the calendar

Saturday, April 18

• Gr. 7 Badminton Tournament - Fultonvale
• Gr. 8 Badminton Tournament- Ardrossan

Dear Families,

As we journeyed through Holy Week, our school community took time to reflect, pray, and remember the significance of Jesus’ sacrifice and love. Students engaged thoughtfully in classroom reflections, prayer services, and meaningful conversations, considering how they can continue to welcome Jesus into their hearts through acts of kindness, forgiveness, and service to others. Many classes explored the events of Holy Week through scripture, journaling, and quiet reflection, helping students make personal connections to their faith.

As a school community, we gathered to celebrate our Easter Mass, a meaningful opportunity to come together in prayer and rejoice in the hope and new life of the Resurrection.

As we now look ahead to this Sunday’s Gospel (John 20:1–9), we are reminded of the powerful moment when Mary Magdalene discovered the empty tomb and the disciples came to see and believe. This Gospel invites us to continue growing in faith, trusting in God’s promises, and recognizing the presence of Jesus in our lives.

May we carry the spirit of Holy Week forward, continuing to live out our faith with hope, love, and a deepened sense of belief.

Blessings,

Mrs. Morgan and Mrs. Johnson

St. John Paul II Catholic School offers a variety of awards each year to recognize and celebrate the achievements, efforts, and character of students across all grade levels. These awards, outlined in the Grade 5 & 6 and Grade 7 & 8 brochures below, highlight accomplishments in academics, leadership, creativity, community involvement, and living the values of our Catholic faith.

Hi Parents,

You may have received printed or digital reminders recently about ordering a yearbook for your student.

We’ve just been made aware that the QR code included on some materials is not currently working. We apologize for the inconvenience.

The deadline to purchase a yearbook is April 20, 2026 and the cost is $25.00 per book. To place your order, please use this direct link: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01073775

(Note: If the site does not display properly, clear your cache and try again.)

Thank you for supporting our yearbook program and the students who have worked so hard to capture this year’s memories!

Sincerely,

Your Yearbook Team

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

Upcoming Hot Lunch

• April 22 Tim Hortons
• May 12 Boston Pizza
• June 10 Panago

📣 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.