Meet the Staff Night
Posted on Sep. 4, 2024Come join us for Meet the Staff Night this Tuesday September 10th, 2024 5:00pm - 6:30pm (Introductions at 5:30 in the gym) Parent Council meeting will follow at 6:30pm in the library
St. John Paul II Catholic School
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Smore #1
Posted on Aug. 23, 2024Don't miss our first Smore of the year! Get important dates, meet our new principal, and discover this year's theme, 'Rooted in Christ.' Plus, find everything you need to kick off the year at JPII—from…
Parent Volunteers Needed
Posted on Apr. 4, 2024We are looking for parent volunteers to assist with our full school track meet on May 14th. The event will run for the course of the full school day. Please contact matthew.hebert@eics.ab.ca if available.
St. JP2 Three-Way Conferences
Posted on Mar. 1, 2024Three-Way Conferences are booked on a first come, first served basis. If there are no available time slots for a particular teacher, you are welcome to contact the teacher via email to discuss your child’s…
2023
Smore Link September 18-22
Posted on Sep. 17, 2023Greetings St. JPII Patriot Parents/Guardians: Please click on the following link to access the Patriot Post for the week Sept. 18-22, 2023 https://www.smore.com/rynex Have a wonderful week everyone!…
New Absence Reporting Procedure
Posted on Sep. 13, 202323-24 Student Absence Reporting School Messenger is no longer available If your child will be absent, please email the school at stjp@eics.ab.ca or call 780-992-0889 to indicate that a student…
Terry Fox Run
Posted on Sep. 7, 2023On Friday, September 22, beginning at 1:23, we will be hosting our annual Terry Fox Run. Parents and guardians are welcome to take part in this event, along with our school community. If you would like…
Performing Arts Field Trip to Birch Bay Wednesday,…
Posted on Sep. 5, 2023Please be sure to have your notes signed as soon as possible and returned to Mrs. Smadis We need at least 4 adult volunteers please ask and let Mrs. Smadis know ASAP
2023-2024 Supplies List
Posted on Jun. 21, 2023Hello St. JPII Community! As we begin to prepare for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year, our supply lists are now available. Please see the attached link below for all grades supply list. Wishing…
2023 Elk Island Catholic Schools Refugee Relief Lenten…
Posted on Mar. 9, 2023This Lent EICS is continuing to partner with Catholic Social Services to support Refugees and Newcomers from Ukraine. Catholic Social Services is currently responding to as many as 60 calls a day from…
2022
Confirmation Sacramental Preparation 2022-2023
Posted on Dec. 19, 2022Confirmation Sacramental Preparation 2022-2023 OLA Parish Dear Families, We are so blessed to be able to journey with you and your child on their Sacramental Journeys. Father Carlos and our Sacramental…
OLA Christmas Mass Schedule
Posted on Nov. 23, 2022CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEARS MASS TIMES Saturday, Dec. 24, Christmas Eve. O.L.A., Fort Sask.: 4:30pm, 6:30pm, 9:00pm and Midnight Sunday, Dec. 25, Christmas DayO.L.A., Fort Sask.: 10:00am Daily…
2022-2023 Supply Lists
Posted on Jun. 27, 2022Hello St. JPII Community! As we begin to prepare for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year, our supply lists are now available. Please see the attached link below for all grades supply list. Wishing…
2022-2023 School Year Options
Posted on Jun. 10, 2022Hello! As the 2022-2023 school year begins, St John Paul II is pleased to offer a wide variety of unique options for our students. If you have not already registered for your option courses, please…
2021
Saint John Paul II Feast Day Friday October 22nd
Posted on Oct. 20, 2021Saint John Paul II May 18, 1920-April 2, 2005 Born: Karol Josef Wojtyla Feast Day: October 22 Patron Saint: World Youth Day Video about St. John Paul: John Paul II: A look back at the life of a Saint…
Virtual Open House
Posted on Apr. 19, 2021Since we couldn't invite you into the school this year we asked some students what they thought about attending school here. Click here to out what the students at JPII have to say about their school!…
2020
Alms Jars
Posted on Mar. 9, 2020Hello St. JPII Family! During our Lenten journey, the three pillars are meant to help us rebuild and strengthen our bond with God. Praying, Fasting and Alms giving are all expected of us. To give alms…
Our Lenten Journey Begins!
Posted on Mar. 4, 20201st Sunday of Lent Today marking the first Sunday of Lent, we hear in Matthew of Jesus’ forty days in the desert. Hearing of Jesus’ time being tested by Satan prompts us, perhaps somewhat naturally,…
Pink Shirt Day!
Posted on Mar. 3, 2020Hello St. JPII Family! Our school wide Pink Shirt Day was a huge success. So many of our students arrived with Pink Shirts and stood up against bullying. Many fantastic conversations were had and a lot…
Basketball Successes!
Posted on Feb. 24, 2020Hello St. JPII Family, Congratulations to the boys and girls basketball teams who competed at the Ardrossan Invitational basketball tournament this past weekend. The teams were in tough against some strong…
Accountability Pillar Survey
Posted on Feb. 17, 2020Dear Elk Island Catholic School Families, Alberta Education has begun conducting the annual Accountability Pillar Survey. Parents of students in grade 4, 7 and 10 should have already receive a mailed…
First Annual Family Game Night
Posted on Jan. 22, 2020On Thursday, January 30th from 6:30 - 9:00 pm, We will have the first ever family games night at St. John Paul II. Take a break from technology for a couple of hours as you explore old favorites from…
2019
Musical Theater Performance
Posted on Nov. 27, 2019A frigid hello to everyone! The time has come for our amazing musical theater program's Christmas performance! They students have been working hard to bring together their performance of "The North…
Basketball Tryouts
Posted on Nov. 18, 2019Hello and welcome back! With an incredibly successful volleyball season under our belts, it is now time for basketball season! Basketball tryouts are upon us over the next two weeks. The coach for…
The Chaplain's Corner
Posted on Oct. 28, 201930th Sunday of Ordinary Time This week, we see the parable of the pharisee and the tax collector. Two individuals who seem to be completely on opposite sides when it comes to God's kingdom. Whom do you…
Picture Retakes
Posted on Oct. 7, 2019Hello! There was a little bit of confusion with the upcoming Picture Retakes! Our school will have picture retakes on November 8th. More details to come but it is NOT October 8th or October 28th.…
Orange Shirt Day
Posted on Oct. 7, 2019Orange Shirt Day is a day when we honour the Indigenous children who were sent away to residential schools in Canada and learn more about the history of those schools. The “orange shirt” in Orange…
Girls Volleyball Team Takes Silver
Posted on Sep. 28, 2019Hello St. JPII! The growth of our girls volleyball team has been absolutely incredible! At our first league game on Tuesday, these girls had trouble moving their feet and passing a ball. During our second…
Terry Fox Run 2019
Posted on Sep. 15, 2019Dear parents/guardians, Your child will be participating in a school-wide Terry Fox Run on Monday, September 23rd beginning at approximately 12:45PM. Students will be running for approximately 35 to 40…
School Council! We Want You!
Posted on Sep. 8, 2019Hello everyone! Please join us for our first School Council meeting of the school year which is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 11th @ 6:30pm in the school library. The meeting will be taking place on…
Principal Welcome Message
Posted on Sep. 3, 2019Welcome to St. John Paul II Catholic School! On behalf of the entire staff, I would like to formally welcome all of our students to St. John Paul II Catholic School for the 2019/2020 school year. We are…
2019-2020 Supply List
Posted on Aug. 21, 2019Hello everyone! No doubt everyone is excited for the arrival of another school year. The 2019-2020 school year looks to be one of our most exciting to date! There is however an important change regarding…
2019-2020 Option List
Posted on Jun. 4, 2019Hello! As the 2019-2020 school year begins, St John Paul II is pleased to offer a wide variety of unique options for our students. If you have not already registered for your option courses, please…
Quebec & Montreal 2020
Posted on Jan. 7, 2019Bonjour toutes les personnes! Are you interested in travelling to Montreal, Quebec City and Ottawa with your friends? Would you like to be learn more about Canadian history and experience authentic…
2018
Website Updating
Posted on Sep. 7, 2018Hello! St John Paul II Catholic School would like to thank the parent and school community for its patience as we transition to our new website design and layout. Over the next two weeks, the school…