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St. John Paul II Catholic School is a Christ-centered community devoted to fostering personal growth in all of our students and developing meaningful connections that encourage respect for self, others and our environment.

Monday, Sept. 7

• Labour Day (no school)

Tuesday, Sept. 8

• no activities on the calendar

Wednesday, Sept. 9

• Early Out 1:55 pm

Thursday, Sept. 10

• no activities on the calendar

Friday, Sept. 11

• Mass at OLA Church at 9:10 am **Please note that we will be walking to OLA Church. Parents, please complete the Low-risk Field Trip form to ensure your child is able to attend.

Upcoming Dates:

Mon. Sept. 14- Linking Generations Information Session Gr. 7&8

Tues. Sept. 15- Performing Arts 7/8 at Birch Bay

Thurs. Sept. 17- EIAA Volleyball Seeing Games (Times TBD)

Fri., Sept. 18- Picture Day!

Greeting St. JPII Families,

We’ve wrapped up our first full week of classes, and what a joyful beginning it has been! Our hallways and classrooms are once again filled with energy, laughter, learning, and the excitement of our students. It has been wonderful to see our St. JPII community come together.

As we begin this school year, we are guided by our district theme: Rooted in Christ, United as a Community, and Sent to Make a Difference. This theme reminds us of who we are called to be as a Catholic school community.

This week’s Gospel from Matthew 18:15–20 offers a beautiful reminder about how we are called to treat one another. Jesus challenges us to address conflict with courage, compassion, and honesty—to speak directly, listen without becoming defensive, take responsibility for our actions, and seek reconciliation.

As we move forward together, may we remain Rooted in Christ, knowing that every person is created in God’s image; United as a Community, caring for and supporting one another; and Sent to Make a Difference, bringing Christ’s love into our school, homes, and wider community.

Thank you for helping us create a school where every child knows they belong, are valued, and are deeply loved by God.

Blessings,

Mrs. Nancy Morgan, Principal

Mrs. Sarah Johnson, Assistant Principal

We are walking to Mass on Friday, Sept. 11 in the morning and students must have their consent form completed.

Please click on the image below.

Please take a few moments to read through the School Handbook. Inside, you’ll find important information about attendance, school policies, dress code, technology, learning behaviours and expectations, and more.

Microwaves

To help keep our microwaves safe, clean, and ready for everyone to use, please follow these guidelines:

✅ Heat food only for 1–2 minutes at a time to avoid overheating.

✅ Always use a microwave-safe container (no metal, foil, or plastic that isn’t labeled microwave-safe).

✅ Cover food with a paper towel or lid to prevent splatters.

✅ Stand nearby while your food is heating — do not leave microwaves unattended.

✅ Wipe up any spills right away.

✅ Allow food to cool briefly before removing it to prevent burns.

🚫 No popcorn — it can burn easily, create smoke, and set off alarms.

🚫 No foil, metal containers, or dishes with metallic trim.

🚫 No reheating of hot drinks (they can overheat and spill).

Please read through the updated PCD and Device Procedures (2026–2027) letter below.

Dear St. John Paul II Catholic School Families,

At St. John Paul II Catholic School, we are committed to fostering a welcoming, caring, respectful, and Christ-centred community focused on learning, faith, well-being, and positive relationships.

Thank you to our parents, students, and staff for your valuable engagement and feedback during our survey last school year as we reviewed our policies for 2026/27. While Personal Communication Devices (PCDs) have become a regular part of daily life, regulated use in school is essential for healthy growth and learning.

Key Procedure Updates for 2026–2027:

• Grades 5–8: Fully device-free during recesses and lunch to encourage active play, face-to-face interaction, and healthy screen breaks.

• Classroom Use: PCD Devices must be powered off and stored away during instructional time unless directly authorized by a teacher for educational purposes.

Thank you for your ongoing partnership and support in keeping our school community focused, safe, and connected.

Introducing your Parent Council Executive for the 2026-2027 School Year!

Chair- Jaclyn Stokes

Vice Chair- Brandy Leach

Treasurer- Kelly Monaghan

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!

Please join us for our next School Council Meeting on Thursday, October 8th @ 6:30 pm.

Thank you for supporting our school and helping our STJPII community thrive!

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: Main school 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 school doors of the school.
• Doors will be opened at 8:25 am and will be locked at 8:55 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 any time throughout the course of the day.
• Students ARE NOT permitted to leave the school to purchase food at nearby fast food restaurants. We continue to operate our school cafeteria, where students can purchase healthy food choices.

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.

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