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Ecole St. John XXIII School News

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Mme Ghali
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April 1, 2025

SCHOOL NEWS

Important Dates

  • April 1 – 4A and 4B visit Waste Management Centre
  • April 2 – Grade 2 field trip to TELUS World of Science
  • April 2 – Rec Leadership students visit Food Bank
  • April 2 – Badminton game at Joan Carr School
  • April 3 to 9 – 9C students visit Eastern Canada
  • April 7 – In School field trip for 5C and 5D
  • April 9 – Grade 4 field trip to TELUS World of Science
  • April 14 – Holy Week starts
  • April 14 – In School field trip for Grade 1 students – Clay for Kids
  • April 14 – Badminton game at Father Michael Troy School
  • April 15 – Badminton game at Annata Brockman School
  • April 16 – Rec Leadership visit Vertically Inclined
  • April 16 – Badminton game at St. Hilda School
  • April 16 – School Council meeting at 6:30
  • April 17 – In School field trip for Grade 5A students
  • April 18 – Good Friday – No School
  • April 21 – Easter Monday – No School
  • April 22 – Badminton game at Monsignor Fee Otterson School
  • April 23 – Community building – STJ and MWI Grade 6 students
  • April 23 – Rec Leadership at First Aid training
  • April 23 – Badminton home game
  • April 25 – Swimming lessons for Grade 2 classes
  • April 25 – In School field trip for Grade 5A and 5B students
  • April 25 – Elementary Hot Lunch
  • April 28 – Food Impact presentations for all Grade 6 students
  • April 30 – Badminton game at St. Hilda
  • April 30 – Rec Leadership at First Aid training – part 2
  • April 30 – JH Hot Lunch – Taco Bell
  • April 30 – Class Photos
  • May 1 – Easter Mass at St. Thomas More Church – 9:15 – see information below
  • May 1 – Fine Arts Nights at STJ – see posters below
  • May 2 – Swimming lessons for Grade 2 classes
  • May 6 – Grade 6 and JH Spring Concert at West Meadows Baptist Church – information forth coming
Deacon Randy celebrates Ash Wednesday Mass
Mr. Goueffic and the Grades 8 and 9 band performed at the Winspear Centre.
Lunch with the Principal winners Violet and Juliet, along with their teacher, Mme Mary
Our Lenten Project – raising money for Catholic Social Services. We are accepting donations until Maundy Thursday.
Help us meet our goal of $100.00 per class!

Easter Mass

We are delighted to invite you to join our school community as we celebrate Easter Mass at St. Thomas More Church on Thursday May 1, at 9:15 a.m. This special liturgy allows us to come together in faith, giving thanks for the joy and hope of the Resurrection. We warmly welcome all parents and grandparents to attend, and we invite our Kindergarten students to participate alongside their families.

We look forward to sharing this sacred time with you as we continue to grow in faith as a school community.

Reporting a Student Absence

Edmonton Catholic Schools utilizes the SchoolMessenger SafeArrival system to simplify reporting absences for families. It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and you can report your child’s absence in advance using any of these options:

  • SchoolMessenger App (iOS or Android)
  • PowerSchool (click on the SchoolMesenger icon in the left hand menu)
  • Website: go.schoolmessenger.ca
  • Phone: 1-833-788-7662

Using SchoolMessenger is quick, convenient, and helps keep your school informed and your child safe. For full instructions and more information, visit ecsd.net/reportingabsences.

Fine Arts Night

Save the Date

Grade 9 Farewell

On Friday June 6, Grade 9 students will enjoy a special outdoor field trip filled with fun and memories. In the evening, we invite all Grade 9 families to join us for Mass at St. Thomas More Church, followed by a reception at the school. This will be a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and honour our Grade 9 students.

Junior High Ski Trip Replacement Activity

We are planning for a fun outdoor field trip for all Junior High students on Monday June 16. This Physical Education-focused day will serve as a replacement for our canceled ski trip, providing students with an active and enjoyable experience. The amount previously paid for the ski trip will be applied toward the cost of this field trip. If the cost of the new trip is lower than the amount paid, families will receive a refund for the difference. We look forward to a fantastic day of outdoor fun.

Hallway Highlights

How students learn to reflect on their learning.

SCHOOL COUNCIL NEWS

School Council news

Thank you to those who participated in the last meeting—your contributions truly matter and are greatly appreciated! We are currently looking for a Vice Chair; if you are interested or have any questions, please contact us. We look forward to seeing you at the next meeting.

The upcoming School Council meetings are scheduled for:

  • April 16, 2025, at 6:30 PM
  • June 18, 2025, at 6:30 PM

All parents and guardians are welcome to attend to stay connected and support our school community.

DIVISION NEWS

Chief Superintendent’s Message

click here to read Mrs. Anderson’s April message: April

ST. THOMAS MORE PARISH NEWS

Here is the latest bulletin from our church: March 30 Church bulletin



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