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Monday, Jan. 26

• Girls' Basketball Home Game (4:00pm)

Tuesday, Jan. 27

• Sports for Life Skiing
• Board Game Club Grade 7's
• Boys' Basketball Practice (3:15-4:45pm)

Wednesday, Jan. 28

• Girls' Basketball Practice (7-8:15am)
• Board Game Club Gr. 5S & 5Sch
• Boys' Basketball Practice (3:15-4:45pm)
• St. John Paul II Open House- 5:30 - 7:00 pm

Thursday, Jan. 29

• Father Christopher Visit -Gr. 7
• Board Game Club Grade 6's & 8's
• Girls (4:00 pm) and Boys (5:15pm) Basketball Home Games

Friday, Jan. 30th- Winter Dance (6-8pm)- Organized by Parent Council

Monday, Feb. 2

• Semester 2 Options begin this week
• Linking Generations Visit #7
• Girls Basketball Practice 3:15-4:45pm
• Gr. 6 Ski Trip to Sunridge

• Board Game Club Gr. 7s
• Boys' Basketball Practice (3:15-4:45pm)

Wednesday, Feb. 4

• Boys' Basketball Game (Away) (4:00 pm)
• Girls' Basketball Game (Away) (5:15 pm)

• No School- Teachers' Convention

Dear Families,

This week, we were grateful for the opportunity to celebrate the many talents of our performing arts students. Through music and drama students shared their gifts with confidence and joy, reminding us of the creativity and courage that lives within our school community.

In classrooms, we continue to see students actively engaged, sharing their thoughts, ideas, and questions with growing confidence. Each January, we are always struck by this moment in the school year when connections begin to deepen and students start to truly see themselves as capable, confident learners. Their willingness to speak up, take risks, and wonder aloud reflects both academic growth and personal courage.

This growth mirrors the Gospel this week from Matthew 4:12–17, where Jesus calls Peter, Andrew, James, and John to leave what is familiar and follow Him. Immediately, they respond by stepping forward in faith, trust, and courage. In much the same way, we see our students being called each day to step beyond what feels comfortable: to try something new, to share an idea, to discover their gifts, and to grow into who God is calling them to be.

As Jesus taught and healed, He showed us that learning changes hearts, not just minds. We are grateful to see this growth each day in our students, through the arts, meaningful conversations, and their growing confidence as learners. May we continue to nurture their gifts, guide their learning, and walk together in faith.

Blessings,

Mrs. Morgan and Mrs. Johnson

• January 28th, 2026 - Is an Instructional Day and buses will be running. February 2 will be the start of Semester 2. Please view EICS School Calendars

• No January Report Card- As shared earlier in the year, we would like to remind families of some adjustments regarding student assessment and reporting for the remainder of this school year. Please Read the following communication regarding this adjustment.
• Assurance Survey

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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

Parent Council Executive for the 2025-2026 School Year!

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-Monday, February, 9th at 6:30pm

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.