• St. John XXIII Staff WAAG – Week of May 12, 2025

    Kitchen Clean-up Team: Nina, Jessica, Jen, Sarah & Claudia

    Prayer leaders: 1A – Mrs. Magleo 

    Reminders and information:

    • Please remember to check the calendar and add all events to the calendar, please be specific with location and times.
    • Large gym closed all week

    Links:

    ECSD SWAG

    STJ Schedules

    Athletics Calendar

    THIS WEEK

    Monday

    • Welcome to Gaelle!
    • Teacher staffing bulletin #1 opens
    • Girls Flag football game at FMM at 4pm

    Tuesday

    • Math part A field test – Grade 6
    • JH Track Day – at Rollie Miles Field – all day – Julie-Ann attends
    • Staff Zumba class taught by Claudia – 3:30 in the small gym
    • Azza at Canadian Association of Principal conference in Winnipeg for the rest of the week

    Wednesday

    • Rachelle at Lumen – French Immersion meeting – all day
    • Julie-Ann at Mount Carmel Spirituality Centre Chaplain mtg – PM
    • CAP presentation for 5A
    • Grades 2 and 3 field trip to Winspear
    • Peter Pan dress rehearsal – audience Grades 6 – 9 and K PM
    • Chief Superintendent Awards of Excellence -Julie-Ann attends

    Thursday

    • Math part B field test – Grades 6 and 9
    • Peter Pan dress rehearsal – audience Grades 1 – 5
    • Wellness Walk at 12:15 – all are welcome to join
    • Staff meeting for all teachers at 1:15
    • Drama production – Peter Pan at 6:30 PM

    Friday

    • Grade 2 Field Trip – Swimming Lessons at Terwillegar Rec. Centre
    • Rachelle absent

    Upcoming dates

    • May 19 – Victoria Day – no school
    • May 20 – Extra Day off – no school
    • May 21 – Immunization for Grades 6 and 9 and a few other students – Melanie’s room
    • May 21 – Azza and Julie-Ann absent in the AM – Church meeting
    • May 22 – Science field test – Grades 6 and 9
    • May 22 – Wellness Walk at 12:15 – all are welcome to join
    • May 22 – Quick PAT meeting for grade 6 and all Junior High teachers
    • May 23 – Grade 1 Field Trip – Swimming Lessons at Terwillegar Rec. Centre
    • May 23 – Grade 5 Patrollers Training
  • St. John XXIII Staff WAAG – Week of May 5, 2025

    Kitchen Clean-up Team: Mark, Janelle, Hannah C., Carol & Bronagh

    Prayer leaders: 1/2B Mme Louise

    Reminders and information:

    • Please remember to check the calendar and add all events to the calendar, please be specific with location and times.

    Links:

    ECSD SWAG

    STJ Schedules

    Athletics Calendar

    THIS WEEK

    Monday

    • Teacher voting closes at 5:00 PM today
    • Rachelle at Lumen – PM
    • Boys Flag football at Joey Moss at 4pm

    Tuesday

    • Junior High & grade 6 Spring Concert at West Meadows Baptist Church at 6:30
    • Badminton Finals at St. Joseph High School
    • Rachelle at Holy Child – all day

    Wednesday

    • Hats On for Mental Health Day!
    • Grade 4 – Agriculture Program – in school presentation
    • Boys Flag football game at Dr. Margaret Ann- Armour at 4pm

    Thursday

    • Wellness Walk at 12:15 – all are welcome to join
    • Staff meeting for all teachers at 1:15
    • Rachelle at Holy Child – PM

    Friday

    • Chantal’s last day
    • FILAL field test for 6C and 6D
    • Grade 2 Field Trip – Swimming Lessons at Terwillegar Rec. Centre
    • TELUS World of Science field trip for 5C and 5D
    • Kindergarten full day fieldtrip to
    • Office party at 3:00 PM

    Upcoming dates

    • May 12 – Math part A field test – Grade 9
    • May 12 – Girls Flag football home game at 4pm
    • May 13 – Math part A field test – Grade 6
    • May 13 – JH Track Day – at Rollie Miles Field – all day
    • May 13 – Staff Zumba class taught by Claudia – 3:30 in the small gym
    • May 13 – 16 – Azza at Canadian Association of Principal conference in Winnipeg
    • May 14 – Rachelle at Lumen – French Immersion meeting – AM
    • May 14 – Julie-Ann at Mount Carmel Spirituality Centre Chaplain mtg – PM
    • May 14 – Grades 2 and 3 field trip to Winspear
    • May 14 – Chief Superintendent Awards of Excellence -Julie-Ann attends
    • May 15 – Math part B field test – Grades 6 and 9
    • May 15 – Drama production – Peter Pan at 6:30
    • May 15 – Wellness Walk at 12:15 – all are welcome to join
    • May 15 – Staff meeting for all teachers at 1:15
    • May 16 – Grade 2 Field Trip – Swimming Lessons at Terwillegar Rec. Centre
  • St. John XXIII Staff WAAG – Week of April 28, 2025

    Kitchen Clean-up Team: Nadine, Giulia, Sandy, Tarilyn & Hannah P

    Prayer leaders: 2D Mme Mary

    Reminders and information:

    • Teachers – make sure you have all the church permission forms. Let’s be ready first thing Thursday morning.

    Links:

    ECSD SWAG

    STJ Schedules

    Athletics Calendar

    THIS WEEK

    Monday

    • Food Impact for all Grade 6 students – see below
    • National Day of Mourning – to remember and honour those who have died, become ill, or were injured because of their work, and to reflect on the importance of workplace health and safety
    • Rachelle absent
    • Long service awards are tonight, please meet in the staff room after school to congratulate our colleagues!

    Tuesday

    • Celebration of the Arts! Our choir will perform at the Jubilee; French choir students will be going to the Jubilee Auditorium for rehearsal – AM
    • FILAL Part B Field Test for Grade 9C
    • Grade 3 field trip to the Art Gallery of Alberta – all day
    • Azza absent all day – scheduling meeting and then principals’ meeting
    • Julie-Ann at Lumen in the AM – scheduling meeting
    • Rachelle at Lumen in the PM

    Wednesday

    • Class and staff photos in the gym – staff photo will be at 12:05
    • Taco Bell Hot Lunch for Junior High
    • Badminton game at St. Hilda

    Thursday

    • Easter Mass at St. Thomas More
    • Staff luncheon for all staff in the library – for all staff
    • Staff meeting for teachers, right after lunch
    • Fine Arts Night – both gyms will be closed all day

    Friday

    • Grade 2 Field Trip – Swimming Lessons at Terwillegar Rec. Centre
    • Teachers – voting starts today at 9:00

    Upcoming dates

    • May 5 – 4C and 4D to Waste Management Centre – AM
    • May 5 – teacher voting closes at 5:00 PM today
    • May 6 – Junior High & grade 6 Spring Concert at West Meadows Baptist Church at 6:30.+
    • May 6 – Badminton Finals at St. Joseph High School
    • May 7 – Grade 4 – Agriculture Program – in school presentation
    • May 8 – staff meeting for all teachers at 1:15
    • May 9 – TELUS World of Science field trip for 5C and 5D
    • May 9 – Grade 2 Field Trip – Swimming Lessons at Terwillegar Rec. Centre
  • St. John XXIII Staff WAAG – Week of April 21, 2025

    Kitchen Clean-up Team: Chris, Julie, Chantal G., Maya & Lisa

    Prayer leaders: 2C Mme Robin

    Reminders and information:

    • Please do your best to make medical appointment half day absences

    Links:

    ECSD SWAG

    STJ Schedules

    Athletics Calendar

    THIS WEEK

    We will be celebrating Earth Day!

    Support Staff Appreciation Week!

    Monday

    Tuesday

    • Earth Day – videos to watch
    • Badminton game at Fee Otterson

    Wednesday

    • Earth Day – garbage pick-up challenge
    • MWI and STJ Grade 6 students meeting – AM
      • Consultant Jackie Koval will be here
      • Large gym closed all morning 8:45 to 12:00
      • Small gym closed from 9:00 to 11:30
    • Badminton game at St. John XXIII

    Thursday

    • Earth Day – Colouring sheets/Informational posters
    • Grace for the Heart and Soul – PM – open to all staff (support staff can submit a timesheets)

    Friday

    • Earth Day – Nature scavenger hunt
    • Grade 2 Field Trip – Swimming Lessons at Terwillegar Rec. Centre
    • Grade 5A & 5B In-school Field Trip – Teacher’s Pet
    • Elementary Hot Lunch – Lunch Lady

    Upcoming dates:

    • April 29 – FILAL Part B Field Test
    • April 30 – Class Photos
    • April 30 – Junior High Hot Lunch – Taco Bell
    • April 30 – Badminton Team at St. Hilda Junior High
    • May 1 – Easter Mass at St. Thomas More Parish
    • May 1 – staff luncheon for all staff members 12:10
    • May 1 – staff meeting for teachers – right after lunch
    • May 1 – Fine Arts Night
    • May 6 – Junior High & grade 6 Spring Concert at West Meadows Baptist Church
  • St. John XXIII Staff WAAG – Week of April 14, 2025

    Kitchen Clean-up Team: Kelsi, Carrie, Kiana, Craig, Chantal P. & Jicelle

    Prayer leaders: 2/3B Bliss-Simms

    Reminders and information:

    • Remember to bring your Lent money daily to the office

    Links:

    ECSD SWAG

    STJ Schedules

    Athletics Calendar

    THIS WEEK

    Monday

    • New schedule for student support in classes
    • Clay for Kids – Grade 1
    • Azza and Rachelle at Principals’ meeting – PM
    • Badminton game at FMT

    Tuesday

    • Azza at Principals’ meeting in the AM
    • Badminton game at Annata Brockman

    Wednesday

    • Rec Leadership at Vertically Inclined – PM
    • Badminton game at St. Hilda
    • School Council meeting at 6:30

    Thursday

    Friday

    • Good Friday – no School

    Upcoming dates:

    • April 18 to 21 – During our Easter break, our school will be used for early voting
    • April 21 – Easter Monday – NO SCHOOL
    • April 22 – Badminton Team at Monsignor Fee Otterson
    • April 23 – MWI and STJ Grade 6 students meeting
    • April 23 – Badminton Team at St. John XXIII
    • April 24 – Grace for the Heart and Soul – PM – open to all staff (support staff can enter timesheets)
    • April 25  – Grade 2 Field Trip – Swimming Lessons at Terwillegar Rec. Centre
    • April 25 – Grade 5A & 5B In-school Field Trip – Teacher’s Pet
    • April 25 – Elementary Hot Lunch – Lunch Lady
    • April 28 – Election Day – our school is a polling station – large gym is closed 7 am to 10 pm
    • April 29 – FILAL Part B Field Test
    • April 30 – Class Photos
    • April 30 – Junior High Hot Lunch – Taco Bell
    • April 30 – Badminton Team at St. Hilda Junior High
    • May 1 – Easter Mass at St. Thomas More Parish
    • May 1 – Fine Arts Night
    • May 6 – Junior High & grade 6 Spring Concert at West Meadows Baptist Church
  • St. John XXIII Staff WAAG – Week of April 7, 2025

    Kitchen Clean-up Team: Desiree, Gisele, Natalie, Susan & Valerie

    Prayer leaders: 3D

    Reminders and information:

    • Remember to bring your Lent money daily to the office

    Links:

    ECSD SWAG

    STJ Schedules

    Athletics Calendar

    THIS WEEK

    Monday

    • 9C students absent, along with Azza, Carol, Sandy and Tarilyn
    • Rachelle, Nicole, and Melanie absent – conference
    • In school field trip for 5C and 5D

    Tuesday

    • 9C students absent, along with Azza, Carol, Sandy and Tarilyn
    • Rachelle, Nicole, and Melanie absent – conference

    Wednesday

    • Grade 4 field trip to TWOS
    • Celebration of the Arts Practice – French Immersion 4- 6 choir go to Frere Antoine – AM
    • Elementary Faith Leadership Award evening – Rachelle attends

    Thursday

    • Field Test at 9:00 AM for all Grades 6 and 9 students – ELAL
    • Rachelle at New Principal Orientation – Lumen
    • Azza, Melanie, and Nicole at Lumen for Inclusive meeting
    • French Sommet at Picard for all French Immersion teachers
    • Staff meeting for English teacher in the library at 1:15
    • Hannah P hosts EBS/TABT meeting in the PM
    • Badminton home game
    • Junior High Faith Leadership Award evening – Azza attends

    Friday

    • Field Test at 9:00 AM for all French Immersion Grades 6 and 9 students – FLA/FILAL
    • Rachelle at New Principal Orientation – Lumen
    • Grade 4 Microbits Lesson with Science Consultant
    • Melanie at EAL Designate Callback at Lumen in the afternoon

    Upcoming dates:

    • April 14 – Holy Week starts
    • April 14 – Clay for Kids – Grade 1
    • April 14 – Azza and Rachelle at Principals’ meeting – PM
    • April 14 – Badminton game at FMT
    • April 15 – Azza at Principals meeting in the AM
    • April 15 – Badminton game at Annata Brockman
    • April 16 – Badminton game at St. Hilda
    • April 16 – School Council meeting at 6:30
    • April 17 – Division wide PD – Elementary teacher at Corpus Christi and JH teacher at McCaffery – sign up links will be sent to you
    • April 18 – Good Friday – no School
  • St. John XXIII Staff WAAG – Week of March 31, 2025

    Kitchen Clean-up Team: Hailey, Robin, Mary, Katie & Sharon

    Prayer leaders: 3C

    Reminders and information:

    • Remember to bring your Lent money daily to the office

    Links:

    ECSD SWAG

    STJ Schedules

    Athletics Calendar

    THIS WEEK

    Monday

    • Welcome back!
    • Grade 5 Intramurals at lunch – small gym

    Tuesday

    • Happy April Fools’ Day
    • Grade 5 Intramurals at lunch – small gym
    • Azza at Lumen for Principals’ meeting – PM
    • 4A and 4B to Waste Management – AM

    Wednesday

    • Grade 2 field trip to TWO
    • Grade 6 field trip to Legislature
    • Rec Leadership to Food Bank field trip
    • Badminton game at Joan Carr School

    Thursday

    • 9C students absent, along with Azza, Carol, Sandy and Tarilyn
    • Truth and Reconciliation PD for teachers

    Friday

    • 9C students absent, along with Azza, Carol, Sandy and Tarilyn
    • Grade 5 Intramurals at lunch – small gym

    Upcoming dates:

    • April 7 – 5C and 5D – In school field trip – AM
    • April 8 – Tentative Food Impact Visit for grades 6 and 9
    • April 10 – ELAL Part A Field Test
    • April 10 – Badminton Team at St. John XXIII
    • April 10 – French Immersion Sommet for all French Immersion teachers at J.H. Picard
    • April 11 – FILAL Part A Field Test
    • April 11 – Grade 4 Microbits Lesson with Science Consultant
    • April 11 – EAL Designate Callback at Lumen (PM)
  • St. John XXIII Staff WAAG – Week of March 17, 2025

    Kitchen Clean-up Team: Katie Z., Kristy, Tricia, Frida, Simon, & Manuela

    Prayer leaders: 3A

    Reminders and information:

    • Please see Laura’s email regarding Francophonie Days/Cabane a Sucre
    • Remember to bring your Lent money daily to the office

    Links:

    ECSD SWAG

    STJ Schedules

    Athletics Calendar

    THIS WEEK

    Monday

    • Francophonie Day #1
    • Happy St. Patrick’s Day – Be Seen in Green
    • Badminton tryouts at 7:00 AM
    • Azza absent

    Tuesday

    • Francophonie Day #2
    • Skiing for Grades 4 to 6
    • Youth Faith Day – all Grade 8 students attend – Azza and Julie-Ann attend
    • Kindergarten full day field trip to TWOS

    Wednesday

    • Hot Lunch for Junior High – McDonalds
    • Rachelle and Azza at French Immersion meeting in the AM – Lumen

    Thursday

    • Full day of school – use Friday’s schedule for everything. Kindergarten students in class
    • Junior High Dance at 1:00 PM
    • Please take all perishables from the fridges

    Friday

    • Half day of school – use Thursday’s schedule for everything. No Kindergarten classes
    • No One Voice
    • Azza absent
    • Spring Break starts

    Upcoming dates:

    • March 31 – Classes resume
    • April 1 – April Fools’ Day
    • April 1 – Azza at Principals’ meeting – PM
    • April 1 – 4A and 4B at Waste Management Centre – AM
    • April 2 – Grade 2 Field trip to TWO
    • April 2 – Grade 6 Field trip to The Legislature
    • April 3 – 9C students, Carol, Sandy, Tarilyn, and Azza leave for Quebec
    • April 7 – 5C and 5D – In school field trip – AM
  • St. John XXIII Staff WAAG – Week of March 10, 2025

    Kitchen Clean-up Team: Vanessa, Kelsey, Hannah S., Laura & Melanie

    Prayer leaders: 4D

    Reminders and information:

    • Please see Laura’s email regarding Francophonie Days/Cabane a Sucre
    • Please remember to clean the microwaves when it is your week for kitchen clean up
    • Sign up for Alberta Education Survey time: Pick a time
    • Remember to bring your Lent money daily to the office
    • March 8 is International Women’s Day – Happy Women’s Day to all the STJ women!

    Links:

    ECSD SWAG

    STJ Schedules

    Athletics Calendar

    THIS WEEK

    Monday

    • Book Fair – in the small gym
    • Melanie and Nicole absent in the AM – Instructional Coach meeting
    • Julie-Ann, Nicole, and Rachelle absent in the PM – AP meeting
    • Youth Canada Auditions – recess and lunch for students who have permission, grades 5 to 9.

    Tuesday

    • Book Fair – in the small gym
    • Band Share Day at the Winspear – Craig takes Grades 8/9 band
    • Azza at the Winspear in the AM
    • Gang Awareness for Grade 9 students – 1:00 PM
    • Grade 6 and 9 teachers – TEAMS meeting in the library 3:30 to 4:15

    Wednesday

    • Book Fair – in the small gym
    • Alberta International Band Festival
    • Badminton tryouts – large gym at 3:00 PM
    • Grade 6 and 9 teachers – TEAMS meeting in the library 3:30 to 4:15
    • Quebec Trip 9C parent meeting in the library – 6:00 PM

    Thursday

    • Book Fair – in the small gym
    • One Voice – Grades 3 and 5 – please confirm, I could be wrong
    • Celebration of Learning – 1:30 to 5:00 and 6:00 to 7:30
    • Dinner has been ordered for 5:00 PM

    Friday

    • Book Fair closes – in the small gym
    • Edo of Japan – hot lunch for elementary students

    Upcoming dates:

    • March 17 – Happy St. Patrick’s Day – Be Seen in Green
    • March 17 – Badminton tryouts at 7:00 AM
    • March 17 – Francophonie Day #1
    • March 18 – Youth Faith Day – all Grade 8 students attend
    • March 18 – Skiing for Grades 4 to 6
    • March 18 – Francophonie Day #2
    • March 18 – Kindergarten full day field trip to TWOS
    • March 19 – Hot Lunch for Junior High – McDonalds
    • March 20 – Full day of school – use Friday’s schedule for everything. Kindergarten students in class.
    • March 20 – Junior High Dance at 1:00 PM
    • March 21 – Half day of school – use Thursday’s schedule for everything. No Kindergarten classes
    • Spring Break starts
  • St. John XXIII Staff WAAG – Week of March 3, 2025

    Kitchen Clean-up Team: Lorena, Dean, Costantina, Kim & Csilla

    Prayer leaders: 4C

    Reminders and information:

    • Please refrain from using your cell phone while in class to ensure full engagement with students.
    • Students should never be left unattended to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment.

    Links:

    ECSD SWAG

    STJ Schedules

    Athletics Calendar

    THIS WEEK

    Monday

    • Inclusive meeting for admin and Melanie on TEAMS at 3:30 PM

    Tuesday

    • Shrove Tuesday – pancakes will be sent to your class when they arrive at about 10:30 AM. You will have plates, forks, syrup, and 2 pancakes per student, plus 4 more pancakes for staff. If you have more than two staff members in a class, please share with a neighboring class that only has one staff member.
    • Azza absent in the PM – principals’ meeting
    • Girls’ basketball quarter finals vs. St. Brenden – home game at 4:15 PM

    Wednesday

    • Ash Wednesday – Lent starts
      • Religion Table – use the purple tablecloth
    • Recess will be at 9:45 to 10:00 – bells will be adjusted
    • Deacon Randy will be here for our ceremonies
      • 9:00 AM for Junior High
      • 10:15 AM for Elementary

    Thursday

    • Staff meeting for teachers at 1:15 PM
    • Teachers send “sign up genius” (use 10-day free trial if you want) link to parent for Celebration of Learning
    • Student volunteer working with improv team – 12:30 PM
    • Girls’ basketball quarter finals – info TBD

    Friday

    • Teacher’s Pet presentation on Energy for all Grade 2 students

    Upcoming dates:

    • March 10 – Melanie and Nicole absent in the AM – Instructional Coach meeting
    • March 10 – APs at Lumen for a meeting in the PM
    • March 10 to 13 – Book Fair in the small gym – volunteers needed please let your families know
    • March 1 1 – Band Share Day at the Winspear – Craig takes Grades 8/9 band
    • March 11 – Gang Awareness for Grade 9 students
    • March 11 – Basketball City Finals – TBD, at Saville Centre
    • March 12 – Alberta International Band Festival
    • March 12 – Badminton tryouts – large gym at 3:00 PM
    • March 12 – Quebec parent meeting in the library – 6:00 PM
    • March 13 – Celebration of Learning – 1:30 to 5:00 and 6:00 to 7:30
    • March 14 – Edo of Japan Hot Lunch