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Monday, April 20

• Gr. 8 Badminton Championship
• Wizard of Oz Rehearsal 3-5pm
• Students in Linking Generations Meet and Greet 6:30-7:30pm

• Frances Whitford- Indigenous Art and Beading
• Board Game Club Gr. 5Z, 5B, 5Se and Gr. 7s
• Badminton Wrap Up Party 3:15-4:15pm

Wednesday, April 22

• Administrative Professionals' Appreciation Day! Huge Thanks to Mrs. Swan for everything she does for our school community!
• Hot Lunch- Tim Hortons
• Wizard of Oz- Jitterbug rehearsal 2:00-4:00pm

Thursday, April 23

• Board Game Club Gr. 6 and 8s
• Priest Visit Grade 8

• Gr 6 Science- Inside Education Presentation
• Gr. 8 SAB visit the school re: Course Selections

Monday, April 27

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

• Schoolwide Breakfast!!
• Switch Day: Friday Schedule
• Board Game Club Gr. 5Z, 5B, 5Se and Gr. 7s

Wednesday, April 29

• Wizard of Oz- Jitterbug rehearsal 2:00-4:00pm

Thursday, April 30

• Board Game Club Gr. 6 and 8s
• Priest Visit Grade 5

• PD Day- No School

Dear Families,

It has been a full and meaningful week here at STJPII. Many of our students had the wonderful opportunity to learn about Inuit games with Goota Desmarais, deepening their understanding and appreciation of Indigenous culture and traditions. We were also grateful for our Linking Generations visit, which continues to build strong connections and shared joy between our students and community members. In addition, our badminton tournaments brought great energy and school spirit, with students demonstrating teamwork, perseverance, and sportsmanship.

As we look out at the lingering snow, we remain hopeful that this truly marks the end of winter snowfall and that signs of spring will soon be here to stay.

Last Sunday, we celebrated Divine Mercy Sunday, a beautiful reminder of God’s endless love and forgiveness. The Gospel this Sunday from Luke 24:13–35, which shares the story of the Road to Emmaus, invites us to reflect on how Jesus walks with us even when we do not recognize Him. Just as the disciples’ hearts burned within them as He spoke, we are reminded to remain open to His presence in our daily lives, especially in moments of conversation, learning, and the breaking of bread.

May we continue to grow in faith and awareness, trusting that Jesus is always near, guiding us with love and mercy.

Blessings,

Mrs. Morgan and Mrs. Johnson

Dear St. JPII Families,

Your feedback is important to us. We are seeking your input as we consider the possibility of limiting or eliminating personal technology use during recess and lunch breaks in order to better support students’ mental health, social development, and overall school experience.

St. JPII's current School Policy on Personal Communication Device consists of the following:

Grade 5 and 6 Students:
Students are not permitted to utilize a Personal Communication Device (PCD) at any point during the school day. While we advise that students leave their PCDs at home, if brought to school, students must place their PCD in their locker and it must remain there until the end of the school day.

Grade 7 and 8 Students:
Students are not permitted to utilize a Personal Communication Device (PCD) during instructional time, which encompasses any period where students are engaged in learning activities under the supervision of a teacher. Grade 7 and 8 students may use their PCDs during morning break, lunch, and afternoon break, but outside of these times, it is expected to remain in their locker.

Other PCD Expectations
PCDs are not to be taken into examination settings PCDs are not to be used in settings such as change rooms, washrooms, or private counseling rooms, where a person’s reasonable expectation of privacy may be violated.

As we continue to observe student use of technology during non-instructional time, we are reviewing whether this approach continues to best support our students in Grades 7 & 8.

In today’s technological world, it is important that we find a healthy balance between preparing students to use technology responsibly for learning, communication, and the future workplace, while also supporting their well-being. Equally important is ensuring that students have opportunities to socialize, build relationships, be active, and enjoy time with their peers during the school day.

We appreciate you taking a few moments to share your thoughts as we explore how best to support our students and strengthen our school community.

Students will continue to have access to the school phone in the office if they need to contact their families.

This short survey will remain open until Friday, April 24, 2026.

Thank you for your continued support.

Mrs. Morgan and Mrs. Johnson

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-Tuesday, May 12, 2026

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 on May 12th at 6:30pm 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.