Ecole St. John XXIII School News

June 2, 2025

SCHOOL NEWS

Peace, I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27

IMPORTANT DATES – exam dates are not included here, they are found below

• June 3 – Track Practice
• June 3 – Field Trip – Grades 5/6 Choir to Pleasantview Place Lodge
• June 4 – Oilers Day – dress in Oilers gear or in blue and/or orange!
• June 4- Rec Leadership to Booster Juice Rec Centre – Youth in Action Course
• June 4 – Track Practice 2:45 PM – 4:00 PM
• June 6 – Field Trip – Grade 9 – Snow Valley Aerial Park
• June 6 – Field Trip – Grade 1 – Swimming Lessons
• June 6 – Field Trip – Kindergarten – Prairie Gardens – all day
• June 6 – Field Trip – Grade 6 – Patrol Picnic (celebrating our Patrollers) at Rundle Park
• June 6 – Grade 9 Farewell at St. Thomas More Church at 5:00 PM
• June 9 – Field Trip – Junior High Track and Field City Championship
• June 9 – Field Trip – French Immersion Grades 7 and 8 attend Spring Concert at J.H. Picard High School
• June 10 – Parent Appreciation Morning – come grab a coffee and a treat starting at 7:45 AM
• June 11 – Rec Leadership field trip- Batting Cages
• June 13 – Field Trip – Grade 1 – Swimming Lessons
• June 16 – Field Trip – Grade 4 Choir – Joan Carr School
• June 16 – Field Trip – Junior High – Various venues based on selection of activity
• June 18 – Field Trip – Grade 5A & 5B – Reynolds Museum
• June 18 – Field Trip – all Grade 4 classes – U of A Botanical Garden
• June 20 – Indigenous Drum and Dance Performance at school at 9:00 AM
• June 20 – Elementary Hot Lunch – Booster Joice (AM)
• June 20 – Field Trip – 5C & 5D – Boonie Doon Bowling Lanes
• June 20 – Field Trip – Grade 1 – Fort Edmonton Park
• June 20 – Moosehide Campaign Walk – All classes (AM)
• June 21 – National Indigenous Peoples Day
• June 23 – Elementary Fun Day (grades 1 -5) – we will need at least 32 volunteers! See below for more information
• June 23 – Field Trip – Grade 6 – Millwoods Rec Centre
• June 23 – Field Trip – Junior High – Picnic at Rundle Park
• June 24 – Year End Mass at St. Thomas More Parish 9:15 AM – all parents and grandparents are welcome!
• June 25 – Last day of classes for students – full day of classes

EXAM DATES

Junior High students will have regular classes until June 16. Exam period is from June 17 to June 19; study hall will be available on those three days. Students are expected to attend school for year-end activities from June 20 to 25. Below is a list of Junior High 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 13 – Math Final exam – this is not a CSA, it is a school level test
• June 17 – Math CSA
• June 18 – Social Studies CSA 
• June 19 – Science CSA 
• June 24 – Extra day for students who have missed a test

GRADE 9 FAREWELL

On Friday June 6, Grade 9 students will enjoy a special 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.

PARENT APPRECIATION

We would like to invite all parents to join us for a special Parent Appreciation Morning on Tuesday, June 10, starting at 7:45 AM. This will be a fun, drive-by event where you can swing by the school, and our STJ staff will be there to greet you with a delicious coffee and treat as a small token of our gratitude. It’s our way of saying “thank you” for your ongoing support and partnership throughout the year. We look forward to seeing you there and showing you just how much we appreciate you!

GRADES 1 – 5 FUN DAY – volunteers needed

We’re excited that our Grades 1-5 Fun Day is happening on June 23rd, and we need your help to make it a memorable day for our students! This is a wonderful opportunity to get involved, connect with other parents, and have fun with our school community.

We are looking for a minimum of 32 volunteers to assist with activities, supervise stations, and help ensure the day runs smoothly. Whether you can give an hour or stay for the whole event, your time and energy will make a big difference.

If you’re able to help, please let us know by contacting your child’s homeroom teacher by email or in the agenda.

Thank you for your support—we can’t wait to make this day a success together!

SCHOOL FEES

As we approach the end of the school year, we’d like to kindly remind all parents of the importance of settling any outstanding school fees. These fees play a vital role in helping us maintain the high quality of education and provide the wonderful opportunities our students enjoy throughout the year. In order to close our financial books for the year, we kindly ask that all outstanding fees be paid by June 13. This allows our administrative team to complete the necessary year-end processes. We truly appreciate your support and attention to this matter. Please take a moment to log into PowerSchool to make your payment, and if you need any assistance, don’t hesitate to call the school office. Thank you for your prompt action!

TIME TO ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK

It’s time to order your student’s yearbook! The yearbooks will be delivered to the school in mid-September and will be distributed to students at that time. Some parents may have already ordered a yearbook as part of the photo package they selected in the fall. If you didn’t order a package that included the yearbook, now is your chance to get one! If you’re unsure whether your selected photo package includes a yearbook, please contact Smart Photography directly at 780-944-0800. Please do not call the school office, as we do not have this information.

STAFFING FOR 2025-2026

As we prepare for the close of wonderful school year, we would like to take a moment to share some of the staffing updates for the upcoming 2025–2026 school year.

We will be saying goodbye to a number of valued staff members who are moving on to new opportunities. While we are sad to see them go, we are incredibly grateful for the care, dedication, and service they have shown to our students and school community.

We extend our heartfelt thanks and best wishes to the following staff members:
Mrs. Eckford, Mrs. Magleo, M. Mangwassa, Mrs. Lehman, Mme Benincasa, Mme Fofana, Mme Bauer, Ms. Alzubaidi, Mme Ndeou Deutcha, Ms. Amie, and Mrs. Crawford.

We also wish new moms/moms to be, Mme Lachance, Ms. Vandoar, and Mme Goudreau all the best next year at home with their new babies.

A special note of gratitude goes to Ms. Stang and Mme Rachelle, who have both served as Assistant Principals. Their leadership, support, and unwavering commitment to our school community have had a lasting impact on students, staff, and families alike. We wish them continued success and blessings in their next steps. Congratulations to Mme Rachelle who will become principal at Ecole/Escuela Holy Child School. They are so lucky!

Finally, we extend our deepest thanks and congratulations to Mrs. Daigle, who will be retiring after an incredible 43 years in education. Her legacy of love, learning, and leadership has touched countless lives, and she will be dearly missed. She has promised to come back as a substitute teacher.

At the same time, we are pleased to welcome several new staff members who will be joining our school team in the fall. We look forward to the fresh energy, diverse experience, and new ideas they will bring as we continue to grow together in faith, learning, and community.

We are especially pleased to introduce Mr. Pagacz and Mme Robertson, who will be joining our leadership team as Assistant Principals. They bring varied experiences, a deep commitment to Catholic education, and a passion for student learning and well-being. We look forward to the positive impact they will have in their new roles.

We are also delighted to welcome the following new staff members to our teaching team: Ms. Abinader, Mme Dorothy, Ms. Talbot, Mrs. Burke, Miss Kopinsky, Mme Prather, Miss Jolene, and Miss Marla. Each brings unique gifts and strengths, and we are confident they will be a wonderful addition to our school family.

SCHOOL COUNCIL NEWS

School Council news

Message from the School Council Chair

Dear Parents and Guardians,

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

DIVISION NEWS

Chief Superintendent’s Message

With the end of the school year fast approaching, we are blessed to have many wondrous things happening at Edmonton Catholic Schools. Join Chief Superintendent Lynnette Anderson as she reflects on the experiences of truth, beauty, and goodness that have shaped our school year in her year-end message. Click here for June’s message

ST. THOMAS MORE PARISH NEWS

Here is the latest bulletin from our church: June 1

Father Avinash will be moving to St. Mary Parish in Provost.

Goodbye, Father Avinash. Good luck at your new church. Thank you for all you did for us. We will miss you!