Parents are a child's first and most important teacher. Modeling kindness, respect and a love of learning creates a solid foundation for our children. Teaching our children that school is a place where learning is important helps build their intrinsic motivation. A positive, supportive outlook on school allows children to develop independence, cooperate with others, and be more willing to accept challenges. It is fun to learn, grow and connect! Learning is not something that is done to you, it is an active process that builds brains and fosters relationships.

Parents, even in those challenging moments, thank you for modeling that school is a safe and caring, faith-filled place where important learning and growing happens every moment. We are Better Together!

Monday, Feb. 13

• Parent Council Meeting 7 pm, in person and via Google Meet
  

Tuesday, Feb. 14

• Happy Valentine's Day

Wednesday, Feb. 15

• Early Learning Info. Night 6:30 pm
  

Thursday, Feb. 16

• Cookies for Cancer Sale

Friday, Feb. 17

• Gr 3 TPet
  
• Gr 4 Edmonton Symphony
  

LOOKING AHEAD:

Feb. 20 - Family Day - school closed

Feb. 21 - Shrove Tuesday, Gr 1 Dr. Turner Lodge, Pink Shirt day

Feb. 22 - Ash Wednesday

Feb. 23 - Hot Lunch, Gr 2 TPet

Next PSC meeting is Monday, February 13 @ 7 pm

In person and via Google Meet

Click the link below for the Agenda

Our free family movie night was a big success! Thank you to all of you who came to watch Lyle, Lyle Crocodile.

A special thanks to the volunteers that handed out popcorn and helped clean up. We are truly better together!

Last call to share your thoughts! Please participate in the School Assurance Survey if you haven't already completed it. Your opinion is important to us!

Here is a link to the Parent Survey: https://forms.gle/FPmZiyeUag18eC3v5

This year we will celebrate Valentine’s Day at school on Tuesday, February 14.

Request and reminder as we approach the “sweet” day of Valentine’s Day: Please do not send in any food items as “treats” along with Valentine’s cards for our classmates. We have many students with various food allergies and sensitivities. If you choose to add a special something, you are most welcome to add any non-food items such as a pencil, sticker, or bookmark.

Thank you for your continued cooperation and understanding.

If you are interested in registering your child for one of our Pre-K or Kindergarten (ECS) programs this fall, you are invited to attend our Early Learning Information Night on Feb. 15 at 6:30.

We recognize that Pre-K and Kindergarten are often the first steps on the school journey for your children and having a chance to visit the school, to see the classrooms and to meet of Student Support Team is an important part in in choosing what's best for your child.

ECS programs are designed for children who will be five years of age before January 1, 2024. Pre-K programs are designed for children who will be four years of age before January 1, 2024 or three years of age (with PUF Funding) before January 1, 2024.

Choosing Catholic Education is more than just attending a Catholic School. It’s an opportunity to embrace God’s love and share His gift of joy in our families, parish and faith/ learning communities.

We love our school and would love to journey with your child! Come and visit St. John XXIII School. For more information, please contact the school at 780-998-7777.

There will also be an Open House later in the spring.

Please let the office know if your family is moving and won't be attending St. John XXIII (or St. John Paul II) for the next school year as we are planning for the 2023-2024 school year. You are not required to submit a new registration form if you are returning to St. John XXIII or moving to St. John Paul II next year.

Oliver is in grade 4 at St. John XXIII in Mrs. Maynard’s class and he has been growing his hair out for over a year. He has become well known at St John for his long locks. He decided to grow out his hair with the goal of cutting it off to raise money for childhood cancer.

On Thursday, February 16th, Oliver will be selling cookies for a donation of $1 or more. Students are invited to bring a donation to school and each class will have a time to visit the cookie stand.

All of the money Oliver raises will go directly to Kids Cancer Care Foundation. He wants to help kids who live near him and he loves that Kids Cancer Care organizes camps for kids, while also funding important research.

You can also visit Oliver's website to watch his fundraising progress:

https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/fundraising/693ecdac-3a2f-431d-9fec-8be3f5692adf

On February 24th, he will be cutting his hair and donating it to Eva & Co. Wigs which partners with BC Children's Hospital- Wigs for Kids Program.

Thank you Grade 4 Leaders for making our St. John XXIII Arctic Winter Games so amazing. A special thank you to our parent volunteers who helped us with bannock making.

Ask your children about what they have learned and which was their favourite event! Here is a link to the official 2023 Arctic Winter Games

As weather changes quickly, please send in layers. An extra pair of gloves and socks are great to have in backpacks on those wet days.

We are in need of new socks to keep in the office.

Thank you for your consideration.

Kindergarten and NEW student registration opened ONLINE February 1st, 2023. The registration form allows parents to choose Kindergarten scheduling preferences. Please note these will be number dependent. Please register early as class placements will take into account: class sizes, student's needs, and scheduling requests.

• To go to the EICS Kindergarten webpage - please click here. This includes a Kindergarten calculator, programming and transportation information.
• Pre Kindergarten at St. John, screening information click here
• EICS Flexible Pathways Program here
• St. John XXIII Pathways Program click here
• EICS NEW Student Registration-click here
• To request transportation, click here

In addition to attending Kindergarten at their community school, EICS offers a supplemental Nature Kindergarten program which operates Mondays/Wednesdays and some Fridays. This paid program offers students the opportunity to learn through explorative play, providing an option to attend kindergarten full time. Please click the link below for more information on this optional program.

*Please note, you only need to register your child if they are entering Kindergarten or brand new to St. John*

Our Lady of the Angels Parish

OLA parish is preparing a pictorial directory for our parishioners at the church. The days that family photos will be taken at the church are on Tuesday, March 28th to Saturday April 1st and Friday June 9th and Saturday June10th.

Each family will get a free 8x10 photo.

Please register for your family photo at the parish office by calling (780) 998-3288.

As Family We Walk In Christ's Footsteps

Email: stj@eics.ab.ca
Website: https://stj.eics.ab.ca/
Location: 9526 89 Street, Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-998-7777
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/St.JohnXXIII
Twitter: @St_JohnXXIII