Ecole St. John XXIII School News

June 2026

SCHOOL NEWS

  • June 2 – Fire Safety for 6C and 6D
  • June 2 – Immunization for Grades 6 and 9
  • June 2 – Grade 1 Swimming lessons continue
  • June 3 – Grade 3 Art Gallery Field Trip
  • June 5 – Parent Appreciation Coffee morning – please drive by the school between 7:45 and 8:15, we want to treat you!
  • June 5 – Grade 9 Farewell – see details below
  • June 5 – Patrol Picnic
  • June 5 – STJ library closes
  • June 9 – Grade 1 Swimming lessons continue
  • June 9 – Rock, Paper, Scissors Challenge for Grades 4, 5, 6
  • June 10 – Year End Mass at St. Thomas More at 9:15 AM – parents are welcome to join us
  • June 10 – Track and Field City Finals
  • June 10 – Year End Assembly and Time Capsule Opening
  • June 11 – School Council parents treat the staff – Thank you!!!
  • June 12 – Elementary Hot Lunch
  • June 15 – Elementary Talent Show at 1:00 PM – parents welcome to join us!
  • June 15 – Last day for Silverback Cafe (canteen) sales for JH lunch
  • June 16 – Dunk Tank Fun – PM – details forthcoming – volunteers will be needed
  • June 16 – Reynolds Museum Field trip for 5A and 5B
  • June 16 – Bowling Field trip for 5C and 5D
  • June 17 – Fort Edmonton Field trip for all Grade 1 classes
  • June 17 – Plug in the Sun, Science in school field trip for 6A and 6B
  • June 19 – Botanical Gardens Field trip for Grade 4 classes
  • June 19 – Capture the Wind, Science in school field trip for 6A and 6B
  • June 19 – Indigenous Dancers and Drummer perform to celebrate Indigenous People’s’ Day (June 21)
  • June 19 to 23 – Study hall or study at home option available for JH students – parent permission is required by June 12
  • June 22 – Elementary Fun Day – Parent volunteers will be needed!
  • June 22 – Servus Place Pool Field Trip Grade 6 classes
  • June 23 – Last day of school for the 2025 – 2026 school year!

Our Elementary Fun Day is on June 22, and we need your help to make this special day a success for our students! We are looking for parent volunteers to help with set-up and to run activity stations throughout the day. You can volunteer for the morning, the afternoon, or stay for the full day — any amount of time is greatly appreciated!

Lunch and snacks will be provided for all volunteers. Your support helps create a fun, memorable experience for our students, and we would be so grateful for your help! Thank you for considering being part of this exciting day.

Grade 6Provincial Achievement Tests (PAT)

  • June 3 – French Language Arts Part B PAT
  • June 4 – English Language Arts Part B PAT
  • June 11 – Social Studies PAT 
  • June 12 – Science PAT
  • June 15 – Math Part A PAT 
  • June 18 – Math Part B PAT

Grade 9Provincial Achievement Tests (PAT) 

  • June 8 – French Language Arts Part B PAT 
  • June 9 – English Language Arts Part B PAT 
  • June 16 – Math Part A PAT
  • June 19 – Math Part B PAT
  • June 22 – Social Studies PAT
  • June 23 – Science PAT

Grades 7 and 8 – Common Summative Assessment (CSA)

  • June – Extra day for students who have missed a test

Saying good-bye to staff members is never easy. We thank them for their dedication to our students and to STJ. We wish the well in the future.

Good-bye to:

  • Mr. Vince (Math/PE teacher)
  • Ms. Pascal (Elementary EA)
  • Mr. Anderson (Junior High EA)
  • Ms. Brittany (Elementary Behaviour Therapeutic Assistant)
  • Mrs. Hampton (Library)
  • Mme Linda (Grade 5 teacher)
  • Mrs. Daigle (Elementary support teacher)
  • And congratulations to…
    • Ms. Mercier (Instructional Coach) who will serve the St. Boniface School Community as their new Assistant Principal
  • And leaving us for a short time…
    • Mrs. Cowen – taking a personal leave
    • Mrs. O’Connor-Gaborak – taking a maternity leave

Welcome to:

  • Miss Amita (Elementary EA)
  • Miss Andrea (Elementary Behaviour Therapeutic Assistant)
  • Miss Reid (Grade 5 Teacher)
  • Mme Gaelle (Grade 7 Teacher)

A reminder that school fees are now overdue and we need to close our financial books for the year. We kindly ask for your prompt attention to this important matter, as these fees help us continue to provide excellent learning experiences and fun opportunities for our students.

  • Both staff parking lots are off-limits for parent drop-off, pick-up, and through-traffic.
  • U-turns are not permitted in front of schools.
  • Keep traffic moving by pulling away promptly after your child exits the vehicle.

Your children’s safety depends on all of us working together and making responsible choices during busy school times. Thank you for your attention to these important safety measures and for doing your part to support safe and smooth drop-off and pick-up routine. During winter and with challenging road conditions, it is especially important that we all remain vigilant and follow the rules to keep every child safe.

Our School Council plays an important role in supporting students, staff, and the overall school community. It’s a great way to stay informed, have a voice, and help shape school initiatives in a positive way. We are currently welcoming interest in the following positions:

Chair

The Chair leads School Council meetings and helps set the agenda in collaboration with the principal. They guide discussions, ensure meetings stay on track, and act as a liaison between parents and school administration. The Chair supports a collaborative, respectful environment and helps move initiatives forward.

Vice Chair

The Vice Chair supports the Chair and steps in when the Chair is unavailable. This role often helps coordinate events or special projects and works closely with other council members to ensure smooth communication and follow-through.

Secretary

The Secretary records meeting minutes and helps distribute them to the school community. They maintain organized records of meetings, motions, and council documents. This role is perfect for someone who is organized and detail-oriented.

Treasurer

The Treasurer oversees the financial aspects of School Council, including tracking income and expenses, providing financial updates at meetings, and ensuring transparency in reporting. They help ensure funds are managed responsibly and in alignment with council decisions.

We invite all parents and guardians to join us on Monday, September 28 at 6pm for our Annual General Meeting (AGM), where executive positions will be voted in for the upcoming year. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and get involved in supporting our school community.

Stay Connected!

DIVISION NEWS

Please read Chief Superintendent Lynnette Anderson’s June 2026 Message.

Click here for the June message

Superintendent Anderson

ST. THOMAS MORE PARISH NEWS

Here is the latest bulletin from our church: May 31




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