Patriot Post
May 27th - May 31st, 2019
This Week at St. JPII
Monday May 27th
Musical Theatre Performance Rehearsal
Tuesday May 28th
Musical Theatre Performances Beauty and the Beast
- Afternoon 10:00am-2:30pm
- Evening @ DCC 6:30pm-8:30pm
Wednesday May 29th
Gr. 7 Triathlon Bike Training
School Council Meeting 6:30pm
Thursday May 30th
Friday May 31st
OLA Fun Day
Chaplain's Corner
Today's Gospel reading is from St. John. In the first reading at today's Mass, we were given the story of the first General Council ever held by the Church authorities. There we saw that a vital decision was reached through the guidance and assistance of the Holy Spirit. "It is the decision of the Holy Spirit and ours" (Acts 15:28) was how the authorities announced the conclusion they had reached. In this Gospel which we have just read, Christ promised his Apostles, the night before his death, that when he returned to the Father, the Holy Spirit would be sent to them. He would teach them all things and recall to their minds all that Christ had taught them. In other words, the Church, through the Apostles, was promised the direct assistance of the Holy Spirit in preserving and interpreting what we call "the deposit of faith" or the sum total of the divine revelation given to us for our sanctification.
The Holy Spirit "breathes where he wills." He assists the local authorities in the Church. He inspires individual Christians if they call on him in their need. He inspires young people of both sexes to offer their lives to the service of the Church and their neighbor. He has inspired founders of orders and congregations to form institutes which would help the spread of the faith. He is at work today among us and among the separated brothers of the Church, helping and inspiring them towards that unity for which Christ prayed.
There are moments of crisis in all our lives, moments when a vital decision has to be made. If that decision is wrongly made it may not only seriously interfere with our earthly welfare, but more important still jeopardize our eternal salvation. We should call on the Holy Spirit to help us daily, but we should call for his assistance especially when we have a serious decision to make.
His role in the Church and in the lives of all Christians is to preserve and protect the revelation that God has given us. There are times in the lives of many of us when we are tempted to doubt about what we are called on to believe, or to hesitate with regard to what we are called on to do. It is on such occasions that the help of the Holy Spirit is especially necessary. He will not fail us if we turn to him earnestly and sincerely.
This week, the challenge is to really focus on calling the Holy Spirit to come to us and guide us in the decisions we need to make.
God Bless each of you and your family.
Click on the link above for the full commentary on today's readings.
Upcoming and In the Works Faith Events
- Gr. 7 Days of Service
- Gr. 8 Farewell: Friday, June 7, 2019. 5:00 pm @ OLA Parish
Valeda House Board Game Raffle
1 ticket for $1
3 tickets for $2
8 tickets for $5.
All proceeds will go to achieving our goal of raising funds as part of our division social justice commitment.
EICS Demographic Forms
EICS Demographic Confirmation Forms are available now on your PowerSchool ParentPortal. Please take a moment to visit your PowerSchool ParentPortal account and complete this form; 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.
TRIATHLON TRAINING
OUTDOOR EDUCATION DAY
PLAYGROUND PARENT SOCIETY BBQ FUNDRAISER
Playground Society News
Please mark these upcoming events on your calendar:
- BBQ Event June 9th
The Playground Society is grateful for volunteers to help with these events, you can reach them at: fsplaygroundsociety@gmail.com
There is an active gofundme account for the Playground Society. Please click here for more details or to donate. All donations are eligible for a tax receipt.
Own a business or know of one who would like to donate items for a raffle at Legacy Park on June 9th BBQ? Please email fsplaygroundsociety@gmail.com for a digital or hard copy of a donation letter, and remember to Save the Date! We'd love to see you there!
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.
For those with unpaid fees, invoices for school fees will be sent home with your child. All unpaid fee will be sent to Collections after May 31, 2019.
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, May 29th @ 6:30pm in the school library. We welcome and encourage you all to come and join us! (Please use the school doorbell located on the wall beside the front doors if the doors are locked.)
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!
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