Ecole St. John XXIII School News

May 1, 2025

SCHOOL NEWS

Important Dates

May 1 – Easter Mass at St. Thomas More Church – 9:15 AM – all are welcome
May 1 – Fine Arts Nights
May 2 – Swimming lessons for Grade 2 classes
May 5 – 4C & 4D – Field Trip -Waste management
May 5 – Boys Flag Football Game at Joey Moss School at 4:00 PM
May 6 – Badmington Finals – St Joseph Catholic Church *tentative*
May 6 – Junior High Spring Concert 6:30 – West Meadows Baptist Church
May 7 – Hats On for Mental Health Day! Everyone, wear a hat!
May 7 – 4A and 4B – Agricultural Program (in school presentation)
May 7 – Boys Flag Football Game at Dr. Margaret Ann-Armour at 4:00
May 9 – 5C & 5D – Field Trip – TELUS World of Science
May 9 – Full day Kindergarten field trip to Saville Centre
May 9 – Swimming lessons for Grade 2 classes
May 12 – Girls Flag Football Home Game
May 13 – Junior High Track and Field at Rollie Miles Field
May 14 – Canadian Agriculture Presentation for 5A
May 14 – All Grades 2 and 3 – field trip – Winspear Education Concert
May 15 – Drama students’ production of Peter Pan at 6:30 in the gym
May 16 – Swimming lessons for Grade 2 classes
May 19 – Victoria Day – No school
May 20 – Extended along weekend – No school
May 21 – Immunizations for Grades 6 (booster) and 9 (catch up) students
May 21 – Track Practice at the Butterdome for Junior High students
May 22 – Meeting for Eastern Canada trip for 8C and 8D families
May 23 – Swimming lessons for Grade 1 classes
May 26 – Jubilee Year Celebration – ECSD wide Liturgy of the Word
May 28 – Track & Field Zones for select students at Rollie Miles Field
May 28 – 4A and 4B – Field Trip – St. Albert Heritage Museum
May 28 – Junior High Hot Lunch Little Caesars
May 30 – 4C and 4D – Field Trip – St Albert Heritage Museum
May 30 – Swimming lessons for Grade 1 classes
May 30 – Elementary Hot Lunch – McDonalds
June 6 – Grade 9 Farewell – see below
June 16 – Junior High Ski Trip Replacement Activity – see below

Exam Dates

Grade 6 – Provincial Achievement Tests (PAT)

May 28 – English Language Arts Part A PAT
June 12 – English Language Arts Part B PAT
June 13 – Math Part A PAT June 13
June 17 – Math Part B PAT June 17
June 18 Social Studies PAT
Due to new Programs of Study there are no Science or French Language Arts PATs this year

Grade 9 – Provincial Achievement Tests (PAT)

May 27 – French Language Arts Part A PAT
May 29 – English Language Arts Part A PAT
June 11 – French Language Arts Part B PAT
June 12 – English Language Arts Part B PAT
June 13 – Math Part A PAT
June 17 – Math Part B PAT
June 18 – Social Studies PAT
June 19 – Science PAT

Grades 7 and 8 – Common Summative Assessment (CSA)

June 11 – French Language Arts CSA (Reading Comprehension)
June 12 – English Language Arts CSA (Reading Comprehension)
June 17 – Math CSA
June 18 – Social Studies CSA
June 19 – Science CSA
June 24 – Extra day for students who have missed a test

*The French choir and Mme Davies at the Jubilee Auditorium for Celebration of the Arts*

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.

SCHOOL COUNCIL NEWS

School Council news

Message from the School Council Chair

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we move into the final stretch of the school year, I would like to take a moment to thank you for your ongoing support and involvement in our school community. Your engagement—whether through volunteering, participating in events, or supporting your child’s learning journey—continues to make a meaningful difference.

This year, the School Council has focused on strengthening communication between families and the school, supporting initiatives that enhance student experiences, and ensuring that every voice is heard. We also encourage even greater participation in our upcoming School Council meetings. Your involvement strengthens our School Council executive team and reinforces the partnership we share with the school’s leadership in creating a vibrant, welcoming, and successful community for all students.

On behalf of the School Council, I wish you and your family a wonderful spring season. We look forward to seeing many of you at our next meeting and the upcoming year-end celebrations!

Please join us at our last meeting for this school year on June 18 at 6:30. We will meet in the school staff room. I hope to see you there.

Warm regards,
Moses Farrell
School Council Chair
École St. John XXIII School

Fine Arts Night