Patriot Post
Feb. 25th - Mar. 1st, 2019
This Week at St. JPII
Monday Feb. 25th
Girls Basketball Practice 7:00am-8:00am
Black History Month Class Presentations
Boys Basketball Practice 3:00pm-4:15pm
Tuesday Feb. 26th
Parish Priest Visit 12:10pm -1:30pm
Sports 4 Life Hockey Hooky
Boys Basketball Game @ Holy Spirit 4:00pm-5:30pm
Girls Basketball Game @ Holy Spirit 5:30pm-7:00pm
Wednesday Feb. 27th
PINK Shirt Day (Anti-Bullying Campaign)
Pink Lemonade on Sale for $1 (proceeds to Valeda House)
Thursday Feb. 28th
Entire School Ski Trip at Sunridge
Girls and Boys Basketball Practice 3:00-4:30pm
Friday Mar. 1st
French Carnaval 12:10pm-2:45pm
Grade 5/6 Basketball Tournament
Chaplain's Corner
Seventh Sunday of Ordinary time
In last Sunday’s gospel we heard Jesus’ discourse to the disciples, Luke’s version of the Beatitudes. Today’s gospel continues this discourse with the same seemingly paradoxical, even absurd, directives for his followers. He tells them to love their enemies and to do good to those who hate them. He asks them to bless those who curse them, to turn the other cheek to those who strike them, and to let people take what belongs to them. Be merciful and forgiving, expect nothing, and “your reward will be great.”
But his discourse begins with a key phrase, “to you who hear...”. One would assume the hearing is intact for the great majority of people who were gathered, so why begin is discourse with that phrase? Perhaps Jesus is speaking to those who “get it,” whose world view had already been turned upside down. Those who were already living in the kingdom of God, the kingdom of Love, understand that Jesus is talking about receiving our identity from God, rather than from how others treat us. “Nobody is going to take advantage of me” is not an identity we receive from God.
Those who live in the kingdom are willing to risk being generous, forgiving and vulnerable, as they draw from the Ultimate Abundant Source – God – the source of all generosity, forgiveness and vulnerability. They live without the protection of power, position, privilege and righteousness. “We are called to be light for the kingdom, to live in the freedom of the city of God!” is how the song goes. Letting our light shine brightly, without fear of being snuffed out, ushers us into the kingdom of God now, not later.
To read the full commentary, Click on the link at the top of the Chaplain's Corner.
Have a Blessed week.
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
- St. John Paul II Reconciliation : Mar. 4, 2019
- Ash Wednesday Mass: Wednesday, Mar. 6, 2019 @ 12:15 pm in the school gym
- Grade 5 Faith Day: Friday, Mar. 15, 2019
Saffron Presentation
PATRIOT ATHLETICS
Basketball
Both our boys and girls basketball teams had an awesome showing at the Ardrossan Jr. Jr. Hoof Invitational Basketball tournament this past weekend...we are so proud of them all! The boys ended up getting silver against St. Theresa. When they played them last Tuesday, they lost by 50. This game they were tied most of the game and ended up only losing by 7 points. Such a good game!!!!!
Basketball This Week:
Monday - girl's practice at 7am
Tuesday- boys play Holy Spirit at Holy Spirit at 4pm and girls play after them at Holy Spirit at 5:30pm in the Semi Finals
Thursday- girls and boys share gym and practice from 3pm-4:30pm.
CURLING
PLAYGROUND PARENT SOCIETY
We have set our next playground meeting for March 18th at 6:30pm in the St. JPll library. At this meeting we will be discussing fundraising, the tendering process, and voting on our proposed bylaws. We encourage all parents to attend.
Also, we have just launched our website! On there we have uploaded a membership form as well as a volunteer form that we would like all parents to fill out and email back to us.
2019-2020 SCHOOL CALENDAR
CONFIRMATION INFORMATION
Registration is open for all eligible children (Grade 6 and up) for the Sacrament of Confirmation at OLA Parish. Please complete the registration form that can be found on the school website under the “Our Faith” and “Sacramental Preparation”. Registrations will be accepted at the school or church office, along with the registration fee of $35 until March 8th.
Sacramental Preparation Team
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
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
Please join us for the next School Council meeting which is scheduled for Wednesday, March 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!
***We are currently looking for volunteers to help out with the upcoming Shrove Tuesday Lunch for all students and staff on Tuesday, March 5. Volunteers are needed to assist with a variety of tasks from 8am – 12:30pm. If you are able to help out, please contact Stacey at 780-721-6702 with your availability! Thank you in advance! ***
School Council Executive
YEARBOOK COMMITTEE
Grateful Advocates for Catholic Education
FSMA HOMEWORK CLUB
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 Lisa Casillas 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 lisa.casillas@eics.ab.ca to set up a meeting. I will be at St. JPII on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Friday afternoons.
Upcoming Community Supports for Parents
CAFETERIA
Cafeteria in St. John Paul II School
Monthly passes & lunch tickets now available
Email admin@fortsasklunchbox.com for info
Available everyday: chicken strips, chicken noodle soup, pizza bun (extra cheese or ham), salads (chicken caesar, taco, and egg salad), wrap (chicken caesar, taco, and ham & cheese), and cheesy macaroni.
Daily special: Monday- BBQ Chicken Flatbread Pizza, Tuesday- Grilled Cheese Sandwich & Tomato Soup, Wednesday- Beef Dip, Thursday- Honey Garlic Stir Fry (choose chicken, beef, or vegetarian) **this meal has a special base price of $6, and Friday- Chicken Burger.
Sides: Apples and Grapes, Apple Sauce, Cheese strips, Fresh Fruit Mix, Fresh Veggie Mix with dip, Garlic Breadstick, Juice (apple or orange), Milk (chocolate or 2%), Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie, Potato Wedges, Pretzels, Rice Cereal Square, Tapioka Pudding, Triple Fruit Bran Muffin with jam, and Smoothie (Strawberry or Mango).
Gluten-free choices: **meal options must be pre-ordered online and gluten free option chosen** chicken strips (baked in gluten free bread crumbs), egg salad salad, chicken caesar salad, taco salad, bbq chicken flatbread pizza, cheesy mac & sausage, chicken noodle soup, fruit, vegetables, cheese, tapioka pudding, rice cereal square, and smoothies.
Lactose free choices: chicken strips, egg salad salad, chicken caesar salad, chicken noodle soup, fruit, vegetables, pretzels, potato wedges, apple sauce, and rice cereal square.
A regular meal starts at $4 and sides are individually priced ranging from $1-3 each
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