Jean Vanier Catholic School
November 28th, 2019
"Love First, Last, & Always"
Catholic Education is alive and well in Alberta, educating more than 180,000 students across our province. Excellent academic learning within a faith-based community is the hallmark of Alberta’s Catholic Schools. In our celebrations of Catholic Education Sunday on November 3, the Bishops of Alberta reminded us of the responsibility we have to support, protect and advocate for this publicly-funded gift.
The government of Alberta has recently created and distributed a survey asking Albertans to provide feedback on choice in education. The survey link is here. The deadline for response is December 6. As Catholic Education stakeholders and supporters, it is vital our voices are heard.
Please complete the survey and ensure that you speak directly in support of Catholic education. Then forward the survey link to friends, family and supporters and encourage them to do the same. We need the government to receive a strong, passionate response to the questions they are asking!
Message from Grateful Advocates for Catholic Education (GrACE)
Twitter address @GrACE4cathed
A Message from our school Chaplain - Mrs. Beliveau
Looking Ahead...
Last day to order JV apparel online is Nov. 30th
Mon. Dec. 2nd: Milk day;
Tues. Dec.3rd: Advent Assembly: hosted by Kindergartens. Please join us! Priest visit Father Sathia & Father Balraj; Grade 2: Acadian Presentation
Wed. Dec. 4th: Milk Day; Early Dismissal at 2:13 pm; St. Mykolai visits all students; Hot Lunch: Bev Facey catering
Thurs. Dec. 5th:
Fri. Dec. 6th: school spirit team wants us to support Festive Friday: wear Christmas socks, and/or sweater/shirt
Dec 18 Advent Concert 6:00 pm OLPH Parish
Celebrating our visit with Archbishop Smith
PAC News
Next Meeting Date
Tuesday, January 14th @ 6:00 pm in the school library.
The letter has gone home for the Christmas Baskets. Your child's teacher has selected the theme for their class and we have been busy behind the scenes preparing already. Tickets and draws for the baskets will take place at the Advent concert on December 18th. Part of the proceeds is supporting the New Playground structure to be built in the summer of 2021.
News from BUCPS
Next meeting January 21st, 2020 at 7 pm
October 2019 Board of Trustee Highlights | Elk Island Catholic Schools
Parenting sessions in the community
Confident Kids Safety Course
Weekly Bulletin from OLPH Parish
This weeks Parish Bulletin - Dec 1st.
Family Movie Night at OLPH Parish
St Sophia's Parish has officially moved into their new "home" and they are ready to worship! The new address is:
25, 53012 Range Road 224
(Corner of Baseline Road and RR 224)
Noteworthy Information from St. Sophias:
Beginning in January, First Communion classes will be on Friday evenings from 6:30-8:00.
First Confession will take place on March 21 and First Holy Communion follows on March 22.
For more information and to register, please contact Lisa Melnychuk at lisagreg3@hotmail.com or 780-922-0201
Mass is at 10:00 am on Sundays, with Sunday school the 2nd ,3rd and 4th Sundays of the month and the 1st Sunday being Fr Rendy’s children’s Liturgy.
2019-2020 School Calendar
Jean Vanier Catholic School
Email: jv@eics.ab.ca
Website: www.jv.eics.ab.ca
Location: 109 Georgian Way, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-467-3633
Twitter: @jvcatholic