The Good News April 17th 2026

On Sunday, we celebrate the 3rd Sunday of Easter. In this Gospel of John 6:22-29, the crowd follows Jesus because He had previously given them a free lunch of bread and fish. Jesus realizes they are only following Him for the "stuff" He can give them, rather than for who He is. At School, we can be like that crowd—sometimes we only focus on the "prizes" like good grades, winning a game, or being popular. Jesus tells us to work for "food that lasts forever," which is like focusing on our character and our faith instead of just our trophies. Just as we have a mission at school to be kind and help our classmates, our Baptism gives us a mission to believe in Jesus and share His love. Even when we get distracted or make mistakes—like being a bad teammate or forgetting to be kind—Jesus is always there to forgive us and invite us back to the "table." He reminds us that the most important "work" we can do at school and in life is simply to trust Him and treat others with His love.

Warm regards,

Mr. Dan Holden & Mrs. Erin Croft

St. John XXIII Leadership Team

Monday, April 20

3ET Linking Generations
N4 Clay for Kids

Tuesday, April 21

Hot Lunch - Tim Hortons
Grade 4 Parks Canada Presentation

Wednesday, April 22

Early Dismissal 2:08 pm
Parish Visit 2G & 2W
Earth Day!

Thursday, April 23

Earth Rangers Presentation (9 am in the gym)

Friday, April 24

Looking Ahead:

April 27 - N4 WRE

April 29 - School Assembly

April 30 - N3 WRE

May 1- PD day (No School), Nature Form goes live at 9 am

May 5- Lifetouch Spring Photos

May 6- Spirit Day (Hats on for Mental Health)

May 26- Fit Set Ninja

June 11- Grade 4 Farwell (1:30 PM)

June 17- Kindergarten Farewell (See more details below)

*Please note that there will be NO talent show this year

St. John XXIII is excited to announce that you can now order school spirit wear through

Enhance It Embroidery! The store is now live and will close on April 19th. Please click the button below to order.

St. John XXIII Spirit Wear

The Nature Commitment form will go live in PowerSchool on May 1st, 2026. Full details are available on our website (Nature Programs page)

We are excited to celebrate our Kindergarten students and say farewell!

There will be NO bussing this day as students will arrive with family members and leave with family members after the farewell. ONLY The Nature Kindergarten Class will stay for the whole day with Mrs. Martinez and will be able to take the bus home, if needed. More information and details will come out from your child's kindergarten teacher.

Due to the high volume of calls we've been receiving at the end of the school day, we kindly ask that dismissal and transportation plans be arranged before students arrive at school each morning. Last-minute changes create challenges during our busiest time of day and may lead to missed messages or confusion for students.

If an unexpected change arises, please ensure the school is notified at least 15 minutes before dismissal so we can communicate with your child in time.

Thank you for your support in helping us keep students safe and ensuring the end of the day runs smoothly for everyone.

If you wish to register your child for the bus or change your current route, please contact the Student Transportation Department of EIPS at (780) 417-8151 or st@eips.ca.

School Council Website

School Council Facebook Page

The deadline is approaching for our spring fundraiser. Simply share your student's unique account link with friends and family to get started.

Haven't set up your account yet? Follow these easy steps:

Visit https://www.dfscanada.com/shop-now/
Select "Register Now"
Enter Organization ID: 8512
Choose your child's classroom
Complete the remaining information

Once registered, you'll receive a special shopping link for your student.

Don't wait — the fundraiser ends April 21st! Happy shopping, and thank you for your support!

If you have any questions, please contact our Fundraising Coordinator, Jess

The St. John XXIII Yearbook Committee has been working hard to make this year’s yearbook special - featuring a student-designed cover, fun interviews with our kinder and grade 4 students, and snapshots of the moments that made this school year unforgettable. It’s more than just a book—it’s a keepsake your family will treasure for years to come.

How to Order:
Order online through your Munchalunch account. Sales open Monday, April 13 at 10 AM and close Monday, May 4 at noon.

Cost:
$32 — a small price for memories that last a lifetime.

Thank you for your continued support!

Ever wondered what the role of your school council is? We’ll be sharing insights into the different positions that make up your school council. This week: the Co-chair.

On some school councils, the role of chair is shared through co-chair positions. Co-chairs work collaboratively with the chair to manage responsibilities, ensuring tasks and duties are handled effectively and together. In the event of the chair’s resignation, incapacity, or leave of absence, the co-chair steps in to fulfill the chair’s responsibilities. In such cases, the co-chair supervises the school council’s affairs and presides over meetings.

The role of co-chair is vital in supporting the school council’s work and fostering a positive, engaged school environment.

If you’d like more information or to put your name forward for any school council position, please email st.johnxxiii.psc@gmail.com

Stay tuned for more insights into the other roles on the council!

We're excited to offer our Big Box of Cards sets - your choice of the All Occasion box or the Birthday box set—perfect for any celebration! Each box contains 35 handcrafted cards for just $36.32.

Quantities are limited and available on a first come, first serve basis, so be sure to grab yours before they’re gone! You’re welcome to order as many boxes as we have in stock—perfect for stocking up for upcoming events.

Payment is quick and easy through your Munchalunch account, and must be completed at the time of order.

Mark your calendars! Our next School Council meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 11, at 6:30 PM. We encourage all parents and guardians to attend. We look forward to seeing you there!

We celebrated the joy and hope of the Easter season as a school community at OLA Parish. A special thank you to Father Abraham for leading us in a beautiful mass where we reflected on Christ's love for us.

Our Early Learners (Pre K & Kindergarten) are always engaged through play, building and learning that feels fun.

Our kindergarten students really aged this week! Students celebrated the 60th day of kindergarten!

SAB High School Peer Mentors have been coming over the last couple of weeks to spend time with our younger students.

Nature 3/4 students have been working hard to start a community garden. They have transplanted and thinned their tomato plants and they were excited to gift their extras to Mrs. Tabert.