The Good News June 19, 2026

Thank-you Saint John XXIII staff, students, and families for an amazing year! We are so proud of every one of our students for the tremendous growth they have experienced in their faith and learning journeys this year.

May the summer bring much peace, rejuvenation, wonder, and play. God's blessings always. See you in August for a brand new year of growing brains and sharing smiles!

With deep gratitude,

Mr. Dan Holden & Mrs. Erin Croft

St. John XXIII Leadership Team

• Gr 3 Zoo trip
• Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration (Lunch on the Land- bring a blanket or a towel as the whole school will be enjoying a picnic style lunch on the land). Parents are welcome to join us!

• Hot Lunch
• Final Assembly 10 am - Parents are welcome
• Last Day of School - Gr 1-4

Looking Ahead:

Thursday August 27- Meet the Teacher/Open House 4-5:30 pm

Monday August 31- Grades 1-4 Staggered Entry (Last Names A-N)

Tuesday September 1- Grades 1-4 Staggered Entry (Last Names M-Z)

Wednesday September 2- Grades 1-4 First Day of School for all students

*Kinder class placements and Kinder staggered entry information will be shared with families next week.

Our two popcorn sales and the pie throwing ballets were fundraisers for our Chalice Foster Children that we sponsor every year. I am very happy to report that we raised $1022.95!! Thank you to all families who supported these two fundraisers. A special thank you to Mrs. Leach and Mrs. McTaggart who volunteered their time to make tasty popcorn for our students!

Teacher placements will be visible in PowerSchool on June 25 at 10 am. You can also mark your calendars for Thursday, August 27 from 4-5:30 pm as we will be having our Meet the Staff/Drop off Supplies day! We look forward to connecting with returning and new families then!

Staggered Entry for students in grades 1-4 will take place on the following days:

• Monday, August 31 for students with last names A-N
• Tuesday, September 1 for students with last names M-Z.
• Please note that the above two dates do include flexible pathways students, who will attend for the full day on their above respective date based on their last name.

Kindergarten students follow a different staggered entry schedule. Families will be notified by email next week regarding Kindergarten class placements and staggered entry details.

Our last staff day is Wednesday, June 24th. After that, you will be able to reach the office via phone starting Wednesday, August 19th. Until then, please visit our website https://stj.eics.ab.ca/

Congratulations on an amazing year of learning and growing at St. John XXIII! We value the important academic achievements experienced this year for all our students, but more importantly, we celebrate their growth in all aspects of their faith and learning journeys. Please take time to review all the important celebrations and next steps that your child's teachers have shared. Take time to celebrate all the successes and many milestones of the 2025-2026 school year!

Report cards will be released next Wednesday to your child's PowerSchool account. Please make sure you can log into your PowerSchool account to see your child's report card. Please refer to the EICS Parent Technology Handbook which is located on our website. If you need any help please contact the office at 780-998-7777

We hope you and your child take the opportunity to review their report card and celebrate their milestones and growth this year.

As the school year comes to an end, we would like to inform you that it’s time to update your child’s 2026-2027 Demographic Validation Form. Having the most up-to-date information about our students ensures that we receive all available funding to support your child's learning as well as current information to reach you during the day if necessary.

We ask that you please complete this form in PowerSchool

You can follow these steps to access, review and submit the form:

1. Log into PowerSchool at https://eics.powerschool.com/

2. Under the “Forms & Fees” menu click “School Engage Student Forms”

3. Students - Select your child’s name (please complete one form for each child)

4. Click on the word “New” beside the form name A.8) 2026-2027 Demographic Validation

Video tutorial link (**from 2021-2022) on how to complete the form https://www.eics.ab.ca/parents-and-students/powerschool-log-in

Thank you in advance for completing these forms so your child experiences the full learning benefits at St. John XXIII Catholic School.

Please contact our secretary at 780-998-7777 if you have any questions.

For the 2026-2027 school year, you will be required to purchase or supply basic school supplies for your child, including a one-to-one technology device for students in grade 4.

Enhancement programming costs such as field trips etc. will be posted to your PowerSchool account in the fall. You will receive an email when the fees have been posted.

Once again, we are partnering with School Start, who is offering special pricing for parents from Elk Island Catholic Schools. You may choose to get your school supplies from School Start or from another retail store. Please click the button below to access the school supply lists provided by our school (print and purchase anywhere) and School Start.

Students entering grade 4 in the fall will need to bring a device to school as another tool for learning. EICS recommends Chromebooks as the ideal device due to price, battery life, fast startup, and usability. For more information on device specifications. please click here

Due to the high volume of calls we've been receiving at the end of the school day, we kindly ask that dismissal and transportation plans be arranged before students arrive at school each morning. Last-minute changes create challenges during our busiest time of day and may lead to missed messages or confusion for students.

If an unexpected change arises, please ensure the school is notified at least 15 minutes before dismissal so we can communicate with your child in time.

Thank you for your support in helping us keep students safe and ensuring the end of the day runs smoothly for everyone.

If you wish to register your child for the bus or change your current route, please contact the Student Transportation Department of EIPS at (780) 417-8151 or st@eips.ca.

A special acknowledgement to the K-4 students who were the recipients of the 2025-2026 Christian Leadership Award this year. This award goes to one person in each homeroom class who shows an openness for all students, is filled with joy and humility and treats others with kindness.

Pathways: Ava-Lynn Townsend

Kindergarten (M/R Yockey): Scarlett Minas

Kindergarten (T/F Yockey): Layla MacDougall

Kindergarten (Green): Zayne Tonsi

1 Kamstra: Hallie Conlon

1 Campbell: Anne Kliachik

2 Walsh: Charlotte Demers

2 Ganes: Jude Ferster

2 Livingston: Elliott Low

3 Forslund: Levi Buck

3 Ethier/Tabert: Felix Vlodarchyk

4 Dechaine: Maverick Ma

4 Pidhirniak: Elissa Innes

We celebrated our three kindergarten classes this week with a special farewell celebration.

Nature 3 & 4 biked along the beautiful river valley and enjoyed a special ice cream treat for Millers. A big thank you to Sgt. Sharpe from the city of Fort Saskatchewan for visiting our class and giving an engaging bike safety presentation.

We can't wait to see you on Thursday, August 27 from 4-5:30 for our school open house. Bring your supplies, meet your teacher and see your classroom before the 1st day of school!

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