Patriot Post
Oct 21st - Oct 25th, 2019
This Week at St. JPII
Monday Oct 21st
Election Day - Polling Station at St. JPII
Tuesday Oct 22nd
Girls Volleyball game at St. JPII
Boys Volleyball game at OLPH
Wednesday Oct 23rd
Grade 6 Rec swim 9:00AM - 10:00AM
Boys Volleyball practice 3:00PM - 4:30PM
Thursday Oct 24th
Switch Day - Students will follow a Monday schedule
Girls Volleyball Exhibition game at St. JPII
Parent Playground Society meeting at St. JPII 7:00pm in the library
Friday Oct 25th
Grade 5/6 Volleyball Tournament 3:00PM - 8:00PM
Boys Volleyball Practice 3:00PM - 4:30PM
Chaplain's Corner
29th Sunday of Ordinary time
Will not God then secure the rights of his chosen ones
who call out to him day and night?
Will he be slow to answer them?
I tell you, he will see to it that justice is done for them speedily.
Luke
Today’s gospel from Luke invites us to reflect on how we communicate with God. “I tell you, he will see to it that justice is done for them speedily.” Jesus invites us to freely and persistently tell God about our needs, often our only form of prayer. But if this is what Jesus wants us to do, why does it seem that our prayers go unanswered? If only praying were like ordering a pizza. You tell God what you want and he delivers it.
Of course, it’s more complicated. I have spent years teaching students that “communication” is two-way. You have to listen as well as talk and that’s true of communicating with God. Even a seeming non-response IS a response. It’s often a way of saying I heard you but I’m not doing what you ask and I have my reasons. We in our short sighted nature have a hard time realizing that when a prayer seems to go unanswered, it is often because God has bigger and better plans for us and we just need to trust in God to send the Holy Spirit to us..
What are these “bigger and better" plans? How do we ask for the Holy Spirit? Surely it means asking for those things which will bring us closer to God; what helps us to know, love and serve him better; what helps us reach a deeper understanding of his teaching… It means above all asking to know what is his will for us and the strength to carry it out. It is asking that his will become our will so that there is a complete harmonizing of the two. I want to do what God wants me to do. His will and mine are one. And I end up doing what I want! Isn’t that wonderful?!
There may be no good answers in human terms but we need to trust Jesus’ promise that if we ask God for help, he will respond in some way, if only to help us bear our suffering.
God Bless each and everyone.
Mr. Brady
Junior Retreat Invitation
HOT LUNCH ORDERING INFORMATION
Dates for Hot Lunches this first session will be:
Nov. 21st SUBWAY
Dec. 12th MARY BROWN'S
Jan. 16th BOOSTER JUICE
Feb. 13th PANAGO
Dated and vendors for March-June will be selected and posted in the next few months.
Please be aware that we are using PowerSchool to submit and make payment for Hot Lunch orders.
PATRIOTS ATHLETICS
GrACE SUMMIT
2019/2020 YEARBOOK NEWS
Back by popular demand....the St. John Paul 2 Catholic School Yearbook!!! We are excited to say we have a great team of photographers who will be out and about his year capturing volleyball spikes, Halloween horrors, game winning baskets, fine art productions, grade 8 farewell fun, track meet triumphs, academic awards winners and of course some funny moments with your friends in the halls and classrooms. This will be a memorable keepsake of your students' childhood. Please look for Lifetouch’s online ordering info for the 2019-2020 St JP2 yearbook and get your book now!
The yearbook committee is wanting one of our own students “works of art” to be the cover again for the St JP 2 Catholic yearbook. Looking for entries from students to design a cover and it needs to be on 8 ½” X 11 “ of paper. It should include the school name and year 2019-2020 and it should capture the spirit of our school and what St JP 2 means to them. This year’s theme is Love - First, Last and Always. All contest entries are to be handed in to the office by Dec 6, 2019. Judging will take place the middle of December with a mini art show!
The winner / winners will have their picture printed on the yearbook for all to see. Let’s see and share the gifts and talents of our students with the entire school community.
The 2018/2019 yearbooks have arrived! If you missed ordering your copy, we have several extra yearbooks in the office.These yearbooks can be purchased for $30.00. Please bring cash or a cheque made out to St. John Paul II Catholic School to the office.
Fort Saskatchewan Catholic Schools Parent Society News
The Fort Saskatchewan Catholic Schools Playground Society Presents:
Parent's Night Out- In support of the playgrounds being built.
Get ALL of your adult friends together and come to our Adults Only event and help us get the playground built!!
-We have a DJ that will be taking requests!
-Door Prizes!!
-BIG auction items!!
-Plus you can call The Bears Den to book a table for your group in advance!
EVERYONE 18+ is welcome to join us at The Bears Den SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd 6:00 pm.
Tickets are $20/person and 100% of the proceeds go toward our goal of building the playgrounds for our students!!
To order your tickets you can email fsplaygroundsociety@gmail.com, call 780-722-4442 or contacting us on our FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/fscatholicschoolsplaygroundsociety/
More options may become available soon.
Please SHARE with your friends, family, coworkers and neighbours!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
EICS Transportation
Elk Island Catholic School (EICS) Transportation is pleased to share with the EICS community that there is now increased awareness for parents and guardians regarding EICS bus arrivals and possible delays through our transportation software program BusPlanner. This new app will allow parents and caregivers to see the details of current routes, stops and transfers relating to their children on EICS transportation.
With this new system parents gain access to the following:
- The BusPlanner Parent Portal, located here: https://eics.mybusplanner.ca/Default.aspx which allows parents to view details of the routes, stops and transfers for their children.
- The BusPlanner Notification System for email alerts to parents for issues which impact transportation on a route by route or school by school basis.
- The BusPlanner Delays app which both parents and students can install on a mobile (hand-held) device and allows them to subscribe to and receive BusPlanner notifications through push notifications.
Parents, please take the time to create an account for the BusPlanner Parent Portal and subscription to receive notifications of transportation delays or school closures through email. Please click here for further instructions - thank you.
Please know, it will be through this portal that all notifications will be vetted. There will no longer be emails or phone calls directly from EICS transportation regarding route cancellations or late buses.
Notifications will come to you through Bus Planner, so please subscribe.
In faith,
Your EICS Transportation Department
EICS Demographic and Consent Forms
EICS Demographic Confirmation and Consent Forms are available now on your PowerSchool ParentPortal. Please take a moment to visit your PowerSchool ParentPortal account and complete these forms; one for each child you have attending school with EICS.
Alberta Education requires that we obtain a detailed update of student demographics on an annual basis. School funding from Alberta Education is conditional on us receiving these updates and including them in your student’s record. More importantly, these forms ensure that we have the most current contact information if we need to reach you in event of an emergency.
We certainly appreciate you taking the time to complete these forms. Should you have any questions, or require assistance, please contact Carrie-Lynn in the office at 780-992-0889 and she will be happy to help.
VISITORS IN OUR SCHOOL
School and Field Trip Fees
School fees and field trip fees will be uploaded into the PowerSchool Parent Portal shortly. This year will see some minor differences with respect to field trip fees. As opposed to sending home multiple requests throughout the school year asking for money for your child's field trips, our grade-level teachers will establish a total amount that will be added to your PowerSchool Fees that can be paid in one lump sum at the start of the year. An option will also exist to pay your school/field trip fees in installments over the course of the year.
A reminder, we encourage these fees to 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 as convenient. If you require assistance logging in to the ParentPortal please call the school and we will be happy to help.
SCHOOL COUNCIL INFORMATION
Please join us for our next School Council meeting which is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 27th @ 6:30pm in the school library. 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!
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!
EICS FAMILY WELLNESS WORKER
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
Hello St. JPII School Community! My name is Lee Dube and I am so excited to be a part of your Fort Saskatchewan school community. I am here to support families and students to be successful. I am someone that parents and students can talk to and can offer connections to various resources in the community. Please do not hesitate to give me a call at the school or send me an email at lee.dube@eics.ab.ca to set up a meeting. I will be at St. JPII on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Friday afternoons.
It has been such a pleasure meeting some of the students and parents. Thank you for being so welcoming. Please feel free to come and stop in at my office upstairs in room #214. I am at the school all day on Tuesday and Thursday as well as Friday afternoons.
The Boys & Girls Club of Fort Saskatchewan has a new youth drop in program. This is for young people ages 11-14 and 15-18. There will be a weekly coffeehouse starting September 14th between 3-5 please feel free to stop in and learn more about it.
We are starting up the Breakfast Club at Lunchtime. This is open to all students and is a great place to come and meet some new friends and have fun. The club is held on Thursday during lunch break. Come hang with us, we meet at the opportunity room upstairs.
The Breakfast Club.....at Lunchtime
CAFETERIA
Cateteria News
Wed Oct 30- Mummy Meatball Heads with tomato sauce for dipping. Preorders accepted online or in the cafeteria.
Meals start at $4.50 and sides can be added for $1-3 each
Lunch tickets- $7 each or packs of 10 for $65
Available everyday:
Gluten free options are marked with an * and have the best availability when preordered online.
Chicken Strips*, Pizza (ham & cheese, or extra cheese), Wraps (chicken caesar or turkey/bacon/ranch), Salad* (chicken caesar, turkey/bacon/ranch, or egg), Mac&Cheese*
Daily Specials:
Monday- Taco Wrap/Salad*, Tuesday- Chicken Noodle Soup*, Wednesday- Pancakes with fruit and syrup, Thursday- Chicken Fried Rice*, Friday- Donair*
Sides:
Fresh fruit*, fresh veggies*, apples&grapes*, sweet snap peas*, apple sauce*, cheese strips*, apple crisp, blueberry bran muffin, chocolate chip oatmeal cookie, rice cereal square*, wowbutter cookies, tapioca pudding*, pretzels, smoothie* (blueberry or mixed berry), milk* (chocolate or 2%), juice box* (apple or orange)
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