Patriot Post

Monday, March 30

• Linking Generations Visit
• Wizard of Oz Rehearsal (3-5 pm)

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

Wednesday, April 1

• Early Out Spirit Day- Rubber Duck Day!
• Optional Badminton Morning Practice (7:00-8:00 am)

Thursday, April 2

• Board Game Club Gr. 6 and 8s
• Easter Mass at School (12:15-1:15 pm) Please join us if you are available.

Friday, April 3

• Good Friday- No School

Monday, April 6

• Easter Monday- No School

• 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)

• No activites on the calendar

Dear Families,

This week, our school community has been filled with energy, joy, and reflection. From the excitement of our St. Patrick’s Day leadership activities to our Basketball Pep Rally, students have shown creativity, teamwork, and school spirit, qualities that reflect the gifts of love and service that Jesus calls us to live each day.

At the same time, our faith invites us to pause and reflect. In this Sunday's Gospel (John 11:1-45), we witness Jesus’ deep love for Lazarus and his sisters, Mary and Martha. Even in the face of death, Jesus shows compassion, patience, and the power of God’s glory. He reminds us that belief in Him brings life, hope, and restoration. As we prepare for Passion Sunday, we are called to reflect on Jesus’ journey to the cross, his love for each of us, and our own call to serve and care for one another.

Spring Break offers a time to rest, recharge, and enjoy family and community, while keeping in mind the lessons of faith and leadership we experience together. Let us carry forward both the joy of our celebrations and the hope of the Gospel as we move toward Easter.

Wishing all students, families, and staff a safe, blessed, and joyful Spring Break.

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.

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.