The Good News
February 19, 2017 - St. John XXIII School
Principal's Pick
Pete the Cat is back in New York Times bestselling artist James Dean's picture book Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses, written by Kimberly Dean. Pete the Cat wakes up feeling grumpy—nothing seems to be going his way. But with the help of some magic sunglasses, Pete learns that a good mood has been inside him all along. Fans of Pete the Cat will love watching him take his positive outlook and transform a grumpy day into an awesome day!
Look for Mrs. Melnyk in classes near you!
Here is a link to an animated "short" of Pete's message https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCVSWqgmd_w
Parking Lot
You may have noticed the "Staff Parking" signs up once again. We figured we would remind anyone who comes to pick up your children that the lot is closed for pick-up and drop off. We are an extremely busy place during school hours. We have buses coming and going morning, noon, and after-school. Not only do we have big "Yellow Buses" we also have a few Daycare Buses, too. They are instructed to park at the parking lot's entrance because there is no room for them elsewhere. It is all about the safety aspect and we would truly appreciate your cooperation. Unfortunately, we have had a few unpleasant interactions this last week and it isn't acceptable to behave "poorly" in front of children, or anybody. Any questions about this, please contact the school principal, Mrs. Melnyk and she'd be happy to chat with you. Thank you!
Pink Shirt Assembly
EICS Thoughtexchange
The Elk Island Catholic School Division wants to hear your thoughts as they plan for growth, and for the opening of a new high school in Fort Saskatchewan. In the first step of this process they are asking you to share your ideas about three topics: programs, grade configuration and school boundaries.
The deadline to let your voice be heard is TODAY, February 19th! Please check your email for a link from Elk Island Catholic Schools. (This link is customized for you, so please do not share it with anyone else.) Thank you for helping shape the future of Catholic schools in Fort Saskatchewan.
Hot Lunch
Student Absences
Please call or email the office (or use Safe Arrival in the new EICS App, or call 1-877-246-9970) if your child will be away from school. We make every effort to contact the parent or guardian of the absent child if we haven't heard from you. If you are sending an email to your child's teacher please cc the office; attendance is not always completed by the homeroom teacher. Thank you for your cooperation.
100 Day!
Our Kinders Meet More Community Helpers
Come and P.L.A.Y!
This Tuesday our Kindergarten and Brighter Beginnings families are invited to the P.L.A.Y. (Physical Literacy and You) Program at St. John XXIII School from 5:30 - 7:00 pm.
Jump Rope for Heart
Mr. Berg's Counsellor's Corner
The Boys and Girls Club is excited to be bringing The Family Centre to Fort Saskatchewan for their Parenting in Blended Families Workshop. This workshop usually costs $150.00 and is held over two days. Instead this workshop is being offered at no cost and for half the time! Please see the poster below for more details.
PSC - Strawberry Basket Volunteers Needed
Here is the email for people to sign up online http://signup.com/go/5mhqiH for 1.5 hour time slots or you can email samledrew@hotmail.com and she can book a slot for you.
St. Valentine's Day Fun
Grade 3 Peruvian Masks
Looking Ahead . . .
February 20 NO SCHOOL - FAMILY DAY!
February 21 Grade 3 Mass & Church Walk at OLA Church 9:00 am
February 21 EICS Community P.L.A.Y. Day 5:30 - 7:00 pm
February 22 Pink Shirt Day Assembly at 9:00 am
February 22 Alpha Course begins at Our Lady of the Angels Parish
February 23 Grade 4 Ski Trip to Sunridge Ski Area
February 23 First Communion Rehearsal @ 6:30 PM at Church. Parents are asked to stay for rehearsal & Mass.
February 24 Grade 1 Soapstone Carving Presentation
February 24 Grade 2 T-Pet Boats & Bouyancy Presentation
February 26 First Holy Eucharist Mass 2:00 pm at Our Lady of the Angels Parish
February 28 Shrove Tuesday Pancakes
March 1 NO KINDERGARTEN/BB CLASSES
March 1 Early Dismissal at 2:14 pm
March 1 School Spirit Day - Show your Team Pride - Wear your Favourite Jersey!
March 1 Ash Wednesday School Celebration 1:00 pm
"I invite you to join in the fight against poverty, both material and spiritual. Together let’s build peace and bridges of friendship."
Pope Francis
via Twitter February 16, 2017
9526 - 89 St. Fort Saskatchewan, AB
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