Catholic teachers are called to see every student as a child of God, created in His image and for purpose, this is a calling that takes incredible commitment and unconditional love.
Every single day staff members can be seen going above and beyond to meet a child where they are at. The commitment of teachers continues to inspire me every day.
This Saturday, October 5th is World Teachers Day. I invite you to take a moment with your child, say a prayer for their teachers, and send in a message of appreciation to staff, any simple gesture to share your gratitude will go a long way.
- Read in Week 7th-11th
- N2 Strathcona Wilderness Centre (SWC)
- Sacramental Prep (First Reconciliation) with Father Carlos 3:15-3:45
- Little Elk Island Adventures - 2pm - KTR
- School wide bus evacuations - 2:30pm
- Sacramental Prep (First Reconciliation) with Father Carlos 3:15-3:45
- Sacramental Prep (First Reconciliation) with Father Carlos 3:15-3:45
- Sacramental Prep (First Reconciliation) with Father Carlos 3:15-3:45
- Saffron Presentation
- N1 John Janzen Nature Center (9-12)
- School Assembly @ 1:25 pm
- Little Elk Island Adventures - 2:30pm - KMW
- Sacramental Prep (First Reconciliation) with Father Carlos 3:15-3:45
Looking Ahead...
Oct - 3, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15,16 - Sacramental Prep (First Reconciliation) with Father Carlos 3:15-3:45
Oct. 14 - Happy Thanksgiving - no school
Oct. 15 - NK Knowledge Keeper Morning
Oct. 16 - N1, N2 Knowledge Keeper All Day
Oct. 17 - NK Strathcona Wilderness Centre (SWC)
Oct. 18 - Thanksgiving Celebration 10am, School Council Halloween Dance 6-8pm
Oct. 21 - School Council Meeting, N1 &N2 SWC
Oct. 23 - N1 SWC
School pictures are ready!
To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.ca or create an account using your student's student ID number.
Paper proofs will also be sent home with your child in the near future.
All families can also log on and order a FREE digital Pictures2Protect Card.
More about the Pictures2Protect program here.
New Photo Package Pricing for your families:
As prices rise and families struggle to pay for all the necessities, Lifetouch Photography made the decision to decrease packages by up to 25% on all our packages and individual photo sheets. It is Lifetouch's commitment to provide our partners and their families with quality images at a reasonable price.
Shutterfly Gift with Purchas for Families
Families who purchase their photo packages online at, www.mylifetouch.ca, will receive a Shutterfly coupon for $30 off any Shutterfly purchase and a free 8x11 photo book.
School fees have been applied to your child's account in PowerSchool.
You can pay on-line with a debit card or credit card. However, if you wish to pay by cash (exact change only) or cheque, please send it to the school office (make cheques payable to Elk Island Catholic Schools). If you have other questions or require assistance with the online payment, please refer to the link at the bottom of this newsletter, and contact our school at 780-998-7777 if you need further assistance.
If you are experiencing financial hardship please review the fee waiver here or contact the principal, Mrs. Kristine Willis Dengler at 780-998-777 to arrange a meeting.
Please submit your child's absences in PowerSchool, and also notify your teacher with a Dojo message or a note sent with your child. For accuracy and tracking purposes, absence coding in PowerSchool is to be submitted by parents, not teachers.
Please refer to the EICS Parent Technology Handbook for instructions on how to report you child's absence, early departure, leave & return or multiple day absence.
For any last minute Early Departures, please call the office before you arrive so we can make arrangements for your child to come to the office for pick up.
Does your child have medical information, a condition the school should be aware of or require medication? If so please complete a B.2) 2024-2025 Medical Status Update/Request for Medical Treatment form located in your Parent Portal . This form is required yearly. We use this important information to alert any staff members, including substitute teachers, of any existing medical needs we need to be aware of. If your child requires medication at school you must fill out the medical form with all relevant information related to the medication.
If your child requires use of an EpiPen, please make sure this is filled out immediately. At this time, all medical forms are past due. If your child no longer has a medical condition, please update the form accordingly.
Please note:
- All medications, even over-the-counter medications such as Tylenol, Benadryl etc. require a label from the pharmacy
- The submission of a Medical Form is required prior to medication being sent to the school
If you need assistance, please click the Medical Form link found on our website.
We are so blessed to be able to have our school and parish work together to walk with you and your child on their Sacramental Journeys. Father Carlos and our Sacramental Prep team will be offering Sacramental Prep classes at St. John XXIII after school from 3:15 - 3:45 on the following dates:
First Reconciliation Prep Classes
October 3,7,8,9,10,11,15 and 16 (At STJXXIII)
First Holy Communion Prep Classes
October 17, 21, 24, 25, 28, 30 (At STJXXIII)
Celebrations:
First Reconciliation Nov 2nd at the Church OLA at 10:30am
First Holy Communion Nov 3rd at the Church OLA at 3:00pm
More information can be found at https://www.olafortsask.caedm.ca/Sacraments
E-mail registration forms to: olangels.ftsask@caedm.ca (We accept e-transfer of fees to the same email address.)
Saint John XXIII Catholic School
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