The Good News - October 8, 2023
St. John XXIII Catholic School
Leadership Message
Thanksgiving day reminds us that it's within our families where we learn to share and get along with others. We learn about each others burdens and about sharing one another's joys. We celebrate the fact that God picked this batch of less-than-perfect individuals to be our family. This weekend we gather and give thanks for all that God gives us.
Thank you for being a part of our St. John XXIII family. We are grateful for you!
October 2023
Monday, Oct. 9
- No school - Thanksgiving
Tuesday, Oct. 10
- Fall pictures for PreK and KTR - Gr 4
- Little Elk Island Adventure Program - Kindergarten T/R 1:15pm
- School Wide Bus Evacuations 2:00pm
- Sacramental prep (1st Communion) with Father Carlos 3:15-3:45
Wednesday, Oct. 11
- Fall Pictures for KMW
- Regular school day
- Little Elk Island Adventure Program - Kindergarten M/W 2:00pm
Looking Ahead...
LOOKING AHEAD:
Oct 18 - Gr. 4 Bible presentation, OLA church 10am
Oct 19 - Hot Lunch
Oct. 23 - PSC Meeting 6:30-7:30
Oct 27 - PSC Family Halloween Dance
Oct 30 - Nov. 3 - Book Fair
Absence reporting now available directly in PowerSchool
We’re excited to announce that the ability to submit student absences is now available in PowerSchool! Please refer to the EICS Parent Technology Handbook for instructions on how to report you child's absence, early departure, leave & return or multiple day absences.
This Parent Handbook contains details on many other PowerSchool functions, such as viewing grades and report cards, paying fees, and updating student information (including medical information).
Our Elk Island Catholic Schools IT department is continuing to work on implementing additional features, so keep an eye out in our Smores for future updates!
"Basket of Love" to support one of our families.
School Council is very excited to host our annual Halloween dance once again!
Friday, October 27, 2023
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Please join us for dancing and a great time for the whole family. Snacks, drinks and glow-sticks will be available to purchase. Tickets are $5 per individual and families of 4-10 people are $20 (immediate family only). Tickets are on a first come, first serve basis so that we can adhere to our safety capacity regulations.
Tickets will be available to purchase through PowerSchool from Monday, October 10th to Monday, October 23rd at NOON. .
We look forward to seeing you at the dance!
Please see the link at the bottom of the newsletter for instructions on how to purchase your tickets through PowerSchool.
Read In Week
Growing Brains & Sharing Smiles! It's a GREAT Day to be a St. John Kid!
A cell phone was found outside of the school on Thursday, October 5th. Please call the office to identify and claim. 780-998-7777
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 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
All children are required to attend O.L.A. parish on November 1 at 6:30pm for a tour of the church and adoration. Parents are expected to stay that evening as well.
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.)
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