Patriot Post

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. 14

• Linking Generations Information Session Gr. 7&8 (8:40am)
• Boys and Girls Volleyball Practice (3-4:45pm)

Tuesday, Sept.15

• Performing Arts 7/8 at Birch Bay
• Volleyball Seeding Games

Wednesday, Sept. 16

• Early Out 1:55 pm

Thursday, Sept. 17

• EIAA Volleyball Seeding Games (Times TBD)

Friday, Sept. 18

• Picture Day!

Upcoming Dates:

Friday, Sept. 25- Terry Fox Run

Greeting St. JPII Families,

This week, as our students continue to adjust to the routines and expectations of our second week of school, we had the opportunity to celebrate our first Mass of the school year together as a school community. It was a beautiful opportunity to come together in prayer, welcome one another into a new school year, and remind ourselves that we are Rooted in Christ, United as a community, and Sent to make a difference.

We have also had the opportunity to recognize many students through Patriot Praise: Show Your Patriot PRIDE! When students are spotted demonstrating positive behaviour, kindness, leadership, or our Patriot PRIDE values, they receive a “shout out” from a staff member to add to their grade-level bin. At the end of each month, names will be drawn during announcements for a chance to win a prize. The more “shout outs” you earn, the greater your chance of winning!

This week’s Gospel from Matthew 18:21–35 reminds us of the importance of forgiveness and mercy. Jesus challenges Peter, and all of us, to forgive not just seven times, but “seventy times seven.” We are reminded that we have received God’s forgiveness and mercy, and we are called to extend that same mercy to others.

As students settle into their routines and get to know one another, there will be moments when patience, understanding, and forgiveness are needed. Showing our Patriot PRIDE is not only about what we accomplish, but also about how we treat one another. Choosing kindness, offering forgiveness, including others, and showing patience are all ways we live out our faith and help build a caring, Christ-centred community.

Let’s continue to celebrate the many ways our students Show Their Patriot PRIDE through their actions, their choices, and the way they care for one another. What a wonderful way to begin our school year—Rooted in Christ, United as a community, and Sent to make a difference.

Blessings,

Mrs. Nancy Morgan, Principal

Mrs. Sarah Johnson, Assistant Principal

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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).

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