The Good News - September 3, 2023
St. John XXIII Catholic School
Welcome Back to School!
We are very blessed to have an amazing Saint John XXIII Team. The amount of work, energy, love and care that this staff poured into the last couple of weeks to ensure that each SJXXIII child felt welcomed, safe, loved, and excited to begin this new year was AMAZING! You can feel assured that your littles are in good hands, creative minds, and faith-filled spirits.
Mrs. Willis Dengler
September 2023
Monday, Sept.4
- No School- Labour Day Holiday
Tuesday, Sept. 5
- First Assembly 12:25pm
Wednesday, Sept. 6
- Early Dismissal 2:10 - School Spirit Day, wear blue and yellow
- Regular school day
- Regular school day
Early Dismissal this Wednesday, September 6th!
School is out at 2:10pm on the first (in school) Wednesday of each month.
For September's early dismissal the theme is School Spirit: Sport your school wear and/or school colours (blue and yellow)Looking Ahead...
LOOKING AHEAD:
Sept. 11 - Sacramental prep with Father Carlos 3:15-3:45Sept. 12 - Sacramental prep with Father Carlos 3:15-3:45
Sept. 13 - Meet the Staff BBQ 5:30-6:30
Sept. 15 - Terry Fox Run
Sept. 18 - Sacramental prep with Father Carlos 3:15-3:45
Sept. 19 - Sacramental prep with Father Carlos 3:15-3:45
Sept. 21 - Opening Mass at Taurus Field with all Fort Sask Catholic Schools (10am)
Sept. 25 - Sacramental prep with Father Carlos 3:15-3:45
Sept. 26 - Sacramental prep with Father Carlos 3:15-3:45
Sept. 29 - Orange Shirt Day
Oct. 2 - Truth and Reconciliation Day- No School
Staggered Entry for Kindergarten
M/W Kindergarten:
Wednesday, Sept. 6th
Time: 9am - 11am Students with last names K - P
Time: 12pm - 2pm Students with last names Q - Z
T/R Kindergarten:
Tuesday, Sept.5th
Time 9am-11am Students with last names K-P
Time 1pm-3pm Students with last names Q-Z
New Attendance Reporting Procedures
If your child will be absent, please email the school at stj@eics.ab.ca or call 780-998-7777 to indicate that a student will be absent or leaving early. When reporting an absence please provide:
- Student Name (first and last)
- Reason for absence (illness, flu or other)
- Duration of absence
If a student is absent without prior parental notice, parents will be prompted by phone or email to contact the school.
Please also notify your teacher with a Dojo message or a note sent with your child.
For any last minute Early Departures, please call the office before you arrive so we can make arrangements for your child to come to the office for pick up.
We are currently in the process of enabling a feature in School Engage (in PowerSchool) for reporting absences. We will keep you updated on this process.
IMPORTANT: *Please Update Student Info in your PowerSchool Account*
Yearly Consent Forms:
In order for your child to be permitted to use technology in school and participate in field trips, parents must digitally consent to the following:
1. 2023-2024 Responsible Use of Tech Agreement
2. 2023-2024 EICS One to One Use Agreement
3. 2023-2024 Low Risk Field Trip Annual Consent Form
4. 2023-2024 Locker Use Agreement (cubbies at STJ)
In PowerSchool, under the Forms and Fees tab select Yearly Consent. Complete each form and submit on the bottom right.
2023-2024 Demographic Form:
If you have not, please complete this Data Verification form so we have current contact information for your child. We are required by Alberta Education to update this yearly.
Medical Support Plans and EpiPens
Does your child have medical information, a condition the school should be aware of or require medication? If so please complete a B2.) Medical Status Update/Request for Medical Treatment form located in your Parent Portal under SchoolEngage Student Forms on the left. Then choose Student and a new Medical Form will be available for you to complete. This form is required yearly. We use this important information to alert any staff members, including substitute teachers, of any existing medical needs we need to be aware of. If your child has medication at school (in their backpack or in the office) you must fill out the medical form with all relevant information related to the medication. If you child requires use of an EpiPen, please make sure this is filled out ASAP.
Please note: the submission of a Medical Form is required prior to medication being sent to the school.
To login to your PowerSchool Parent Account, please click on the link below:
If you need assistance, please click the Medical Form link found at the bottom of this newsletter.
Please do not use the PowerSchool App. Access PowersSchool via the link above, or from the link on the front page of our website.
School Fees
School fees for the 23-24 school year will be added to your child's PowerSchool account later in September. Please see below for information on the fee waiver process for the 2023-2024 school year.
Parking Lot Protocols: Parking, Drop off, Pick ups: Our students' safety is number one priority
Thank you for doing such an amazing job keeping the parking lot safe for our students on the first few days of staggered entry. It makes a difference when we work together.
We did have a concern from our neighbours on 85a street. Please remember to drive safely and to respect people's lawns, driveways etc. It's important for us at St. John XXIII to be great neighbours in our community.
New - Sacramental Prep Offered In School 2023-2024
We are so blessed to be able to have our school and parish work together to walk with you and your child on their Sacramental Journeys. Father Carlos and our Sacramental Prep team will be offering Sacramental Prep classes at St. John XXIII after school from 3:15 - 3:45 on the following dates:
First Reconciliation Prep Classes
September: 11,12,18,19,25,26 and Oct 3 (At STJXXIII)
October 4 at 6:30pm (At OLA Parish) - Tour of the Church and short Adoration
First Holy Communion Prep Classes
October 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 30, 31 at the school following dismissal (3:00pm)
(At STJXXIII)
November 1 at 6:30pm ( At OLA Parish) -Teaching Mass and short Adoration
Celebrations:
First Reconciliation Nov 18th at the Church OLA at 2pm
First Holy Communion Nov 19th at the Church OLA at 2pm
More information can be found at https://www.olafortsask.caedm.ca/Sacraments
E-mail registration forms to: olangels.ftsask@caedm.ca (We accept e-transfer of fees to the same email address.)
Big Box of Cards Fundraiser
The Big Box Fundraiser is back after a successful year! Every family will be sent home with one box of cards you can keep and sell more. The profits we received from this fundraising will be used to enhance the learning commons in the library. Last year we were able to purchase furniture and update the space.
On September 13 at the Barbeque you are able to pick up your families box or alternatively they will be sent home on the 25th. The campaign runs from Monday September 25- Friday October 13. All payments and boxes that you are not keeping are to be returned by Friday October 13th
Growing Brains & Sharing Smiles! It's a GREAT Day to be a St. John Kid!
PSC and St. John XXIII have partnered with Skip The Depot!
What is SkipTheDepot? A door-to-door bottle collection service that makes refundable recycling and fundraising easier than 1, 2, 3.
- Download the app, create an account and book a pickup using the QR code to the right or this link: https://app.skipthedepot.com/eicssjxxiii
- Place your bags outside (don't forget to label them with your account #)
- Receive a refund or donate to us! (on the last page of creating your scheduled donation pickup, you can select our school account)
*For future reference, please go to our website under School Council, for the link and instructions on how to support St. John XXIII and PSC through Skip the Depot. .
Saint John XXIII Catholic 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
Twitter: @St_JohnXXIII