Patriot Post

Monday, Feb. 2

• Semester 2 Options begin this week
• Linking Generations Visit #7
• Girls Basketball Practice 3:15-4:45pm
• Gr. 6 Ski Trip to Sunridge

Tuesday, Feb. 3

• Board Game Club Gr. 5Sch & 5S and Grade 7s
• Boys' Basketball Practice (3:15-4:45pm)

Wednesday, Feb. 4

• Early Dismissal- Spirit Day- Edmonton Oilers Day!
• Curt Young- Grade 5 Visit
• Early Out 2:04pm
• Boys' Basketball Game (Away) (4:00 pm)
• Girls' Basketball Game (Away) (5:15 pm)

Thursday, Feb. 5 and Friday, Feb. 6

• No School- Teachers' Convention

Monday, Feb. 9

• Girls Basketball Practice (3:15-4:45pm)
• Parent Council (6:30pm)

Tuesday, Feb. 10

• Saffron- Yukon the dog visit at lunch
• Boys Basketball Practice (3:15-4:45pm)

Wednesday, Feb. 11

• Early Dismissal
• Girls Basketball Practice (7:00-8:15am)

• Boys Basketball Practice (3:15-4:45pm)

Thursday, Feb. 12

• Board Game Club Grade 6 & 8's
• Priest Visit Grade 8
• Girls Basketball Home Game (5:15-6:15pm)

Friday, Feb. 13

• Grade 5 Ski Trip to Sunridge

Dear Families,

This week’s Gospel reminds us through the Beatitudes that God’s blessings are found in humility, joy, compassion, and community. As Jesus gathered with his disciples to teach from the mountain, we too were given moments this week to pause and recognize the many gifts within our school community. Our Open House offered a beautiful opportunity to see these blessings in action, welcoming families, celebrating student learning, and witnessing the care and dedication that make our school such a special place.

We also saw joy and gratitude lived out beyond the classroom as many students have enjoyed winter ski trips, in-class field trips, and leadership opportunities that help to build confidence, resilience, and community through shared experiences. At the same time, we are deeply thankful for the hard work of our Parent Council, whose dedication and generosity are bringing our school together for a fun and memorable winter dance. In these moments of learning, service, celebration, and togetherness, we are reminded that when we live the Beatitudes, showing mercy, creating peace, and lifting one another up, God’s kingdom is truly present among us.

Blessings,

Mrs. Morgan and Mrs. Johnson

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

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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.