Patriot Post

Monday, Jan. 19

• Gr. 5 Teachers Pet In-school field trip
• Linking Generations Visit #6
• Girls Basketball Practice (3:15-4:45pm)
• Elf Jr. Rehearsal All cast (3-5pm)

• Gr. 6 Field trip to AB Legislature
• Board Game Club Gr. 5Z, 5B & 5Se and Grade 7's
• Boys Basketball Practice (3:30-5pm)
• Elf Jr. Rehearsal All cast (3-5pm)

• Early Out (2:04pm)
• Boys Basketball Practice (3:15-4:45pm)

• Elf Jr. Production (1:00 & 7:00pm)- Students watching in the afternoon

• Board Game Club Grade 6 & 8s

• Girls Basketball Game (Away) (4:00pm)

• Boys Basketball Game (Away) (5:15pm)

Friday, January 23rd

• Elf Jr. Production (1:00 & 7:00pm)
• Girls Basketball Tournament at Southpointe School

Monday, Jan. 26

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

Tuesday, Jan. 27

• Sports for Life Skiing
• Boys' Basketball Practice (3:15-4:45pm)

Wednesday, Jan. 28

• Girls' Basketball Practice (7-8:15am)
• 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
• Girls and Boys Basketball Home Games

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

Dear Families,

This week, our students had the wonderful opportunity to participate in Face to Face Ministries and it was truly an inspiring experience. The energy, music, and interactive lessons deeply engaged our students and created a meaningful space for faith, reflection, and joy. Through their presentations, students were invited to reflect on key values including:

• Humility- understanding that humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.
• Christ-Centred Relationships- knowing that we are all deeply loved and called to Know God, Love God, and Serve God.

This message was beautifully grounded in Scripture, particularly from this weeks Gospel from John: “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!... And I have seen and have borne witness that this is the Son of God.” (John 1:29–34). Our presenters encouraged students to recognize Jesus in their lives, just as John the Baptist bore witness to Christ, and to live out their faith through love, service, and strong relationships with others.

We are grateful for opportunities like this that support our mission of nurturing the whole child and helping our students grow in their relationship with Christ.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we journey 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

• Attendance

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.