Patriot Post
Feb. 4th - Feb. 8th, 2019
This Week at St. JPII
Monday Feb. 4th
Girls Basketball Practice 7:00am-8:00am
Boys Basketball Practice 3:00pm-4:15pm
Tuesday Jan. 29th
Priest Visits: 12:10pm-1:30pm
Boys Basketball Game 4:00pm-5:30pm @ St. JPII
Girls Basketball Game 4:00pm-5:30pm @ OLPH
Wednesday Jan. 30th
Winter Ball Formal Dance (gr. 7/8) blocks 6 & 7
Boys Basketball Practice 3:00pm-4:15pm
Thursday Jan. 31st
PD DAY - No School for Students
Friday Feb. 1st
1st Day of Semester Two
Gr. 5/6 Basketball Tournament
Chaplain's Corner
Have a Blessed week.
To read the full commentary, Click on the link at the top of the Chaplain's Corner.
Upcoming and In the Works Faith Events
- Gr. 7 & 8 Days of Service
- Parish priest visits to St. JP II: Tuesdays from 12:10 - 1:30 pm
- Fr. Mike Mireau Day: All Gr. 8's attending on Monday, Feb. 4, 2019
- Grade 6 Faith Day: Friday, Feb. 22, 2019
- St. John Paul II Reconciliation : Mar. 4-5, 2019
- Ash Wednesday Mass: Wednesday, Mar. 6, 2019 @ 12:15 pm
- Grade 5 Faith Day: Friday, Mar. 15, 2019
PATRIOT ATHLETICS
PLAYGROUND NEWS
Parents,
We will be having a playground meeting February 4th, 7pm at OLA. We will be discussing the fundraising situation and looking for ideas and volunteers.
We also have our first fundraiser planned for Saturday, February 9th 12-2. It will be a bottle drive drop off in the St. Andre Bessette high school parking lot. Save your bottles and cans and bring them to us! We have a long way to go with our fundraising and we need all the help you, your friends and your family can give us so spread the word. RSVP on our FB event and share it!
https://www.facebook.com/events/234473970769448/?ti=cl
We look forward to seeing you there,
The Playground Society
A FINAL FAREWELL
VISITORS TO OUR SCHOOL
School Fees
Thank you to the many families who have already paid their child's school fees.
A reminder, these fees can be paid online through your Powerschool Parent Portal, or you are welcome to send cash or a cheque made payable to Elk Island Catholic Schools to the office. If you require assistance logging in to the ParentPortal please call the school and we will be happy to help.
QUEBEC TRIP 2020
Experience the many attractions on display in three of Canada’s grandest cities. Explore the European flair and historic downtown core of Montréal. Study the majestic architecture of Québec City. In Ottawa, get a glimpse behind the scenes of Canadian politics with a visit to the Parliament Buildings. Visits to the Canadian Museum of History and the National Art Gallery will promote a global perspective.
Check out the tour and enrol at eftours.ca/2148324XY
TUTORING SERVICES
Michif Language
The course runs on Wednesday evenings from January 30 to March 30 at the St. Albert Museum.
Accountability Pillar Survey
As an annual check-up on the education system, the Accountability Pillar provides an
opportunity for Alberta Education and school authorities to ensure that we are equipping
students for success.
The Accountability Pillar uses a set of 16 indicators. Data on these indicators consists of
surveys of students, parents and teachers on various aspects of education quality, student
outcomes such as dropout and high school completion rates, and provincial assessments
of student learning.
From January to the end of February, Alberta Education will be conducting the annual
Accountability Pillar Survey.
In January, parents of students in grades 4, 7 and 10 will receive a survey from Alberta Education.
In February, students in grades 4, 7 and 10 students and all teachers will be completing their surveys online at school.
All surveys are anonymous and ask questions about experiences with your school.
Your participation in the survey helps provide important information on the quality of
education your child is receiving, so we encourage you to return your survey promptly.
Survey results will be available to school authorities in May, and will be reported
publicly as part of their 3-Year Education Plans and Annual Education Results Reports.
EICS SURVEY
A second survey directly from Elk Island Catholic Schools called The Assurance Survey gathers information to ensure St. JPII's progress is in alignment with our collaboratively created School Assurance Plans, celebrates elements that are in alignment, and helps us as an St. JPII community to realign where needed, and thus guiding St. JPII's future direction.
When these surveys arrive in the mail or in your email inbox, thank you in advance for completing them. Your voice matters to help guide St. JPII's future!
PATRIOT WEAR!
Shout out to Enhance It Embroidering for making this possible. All orders are processed directly through the store and Enhance It Embroidery will call to arrange pickup within the allotted shipping time.
http://www.enhanceitembroidery.ca/store/c2/St._John_Paul_II_Spirit_Wear_.html
HAPPY SHOPPING!
SCHOOL COUNCIL INFORMATION
Our next School Council Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 20, 2019 @ 6:30pm in the school library. We welcome and encourage you all to come and join us!
This is an excellent opportunity to receive the latest school and grade level updates from our Administration and Teacher Representatives, as well as, upcoming School Council supported activities and events!
School Council Executive
YEARBOOK COMMITTEE
Grateful Advocates for Catholic Education
FSMA HOMEWORK CLUB
Demographic Confirmation & Yearly Consent Forms
The annual consent forms allow your child full participation in all activities, field trips and events for optimal learning at St. JPII. Thank you for completing these forms so your child experiences the full learning benefits at St. JPII.
EICS Family Wellness Program
Service Delivery
Each school is staffed with a Family Wellness Worker (FWW), who works under the direction of their School Principal and the Assistant Superintendent of Faith & Wellness. FWW's receive clinical guidance from a Registered Psychologist.
The primary function of the Family Wellness team is to provide social and emotional support to students and families. Family Wellness Workers meet with students and parents to assess needs, set goals, identify required supports, and plan appropriate interventions.
They collaborate with school system staff and community resources to build a “village” of support around students/families who are struggling.
Referrals
Parental consent is required for FWW services.
Referrals to the Family Wellness Program may be made by students, parents/guardians, school administration, teachers, or other school staff (e.g. school counsellor or collaborative response coordinator).
Parents and guardians can access these services by speaking with the Principal or contacting the school's Family Wellness Worker directly.
Family Wellness Contact Information
Amanda Davidson RSW, BSW
St. John Paul ll
St. Andre Bessette
(p) 780-860-4621
Upcoming Community Supports for Parents
CAFETERIA
Cafeteria in St. John Paul II Catholic School
Meals available daily: Chicken strips, Pizza-bun (ham or extra cheese), Salad (cheeseburger, chicken caesar, or egg salad), and Sub (chicken salad, egg salad, or ham).
Daily specials: Monday- Spaghetti, Tuesday- Chicken Alfredo, Wednesday- Pancakes, Thursday- Sweet&Sour Meatballs, and Friday- Chicken Fried Rice
Sides: Apples & Grapes, Apple Sauce, Carrots & Sweet Peas, Cheese Strips, Chocolate Energy Bites, Fresh Fruit Mix, Fresh Veggie Mix, Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie, Pretzels, Rice Cereal Square, Vanilla Yogurt, Wowbutter Cookies, 237 mL white milk/chocolate milk, 200 mL juice (apple or orange)
*Menu changes three times per year* All food is prepared to meet school guidelines.
A regular meal with two sides is $6,
you can order a larger portion for $1 more,
and you can add an additional side for $1.
Pre-order online or cash purchases
Online orders- how to get started:
· Visit www.fortsasklunchbox.com
· Click the order tab
· Create an account (use the email that is best for receiving receipts and create your own password)
· Choose St John Paul II as your school- lunches can be picked up at the school cafeteria
St. John Paul II Catholic School
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