Principal Weekly Update
February 11, 2022
Dear Families,
Today, our students had the opportunity to participate in drumming or dance sessions with Sangea Academy. Our school came to life with West-African rhythms and made us all feel as though we were professional dancers and drummers! The pictures below are just a small dose of the fun time had by students and staff alike.
We celebrate and honour diversity at John Paul I and as Pope Francis reminds us, "diversity is a richness".
Casino Volunteers Needed!
The Casino dates are March 30 and 31, 2022. At this time we are asking for parents to phone th e office to volunteer.
The following positions are available:
General Manager
Cashier
Chip Runner
Bander
Count Room Supervisor
Count Room Worker
Please use this link to sign up to help out.
We would love your help!
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS REGISTERING A CHILD IN KINDERGARTEN
We invite you to attend our Kindergarten Open House. Our liturgical celebrations, living our core values and our dedicated staff are just a few of the many ways in which we ensure that your children are surrounded with an environment that is focused on learning and respect for one another. Our Kindergarten Program includes the following: • Certified Teacher • Early Learning Educational Assistants • Faith-Based & Inclusive Learning Environment • Reggio Inspired Programming • Engaged & Inquiry-Based Learning Environment • Learning through Discovery & Play • Integration of the Fine Arts • Rich oral language opportunities • Faith based instruction permeates all subject matter. The Multi-Disciplinary Team – Supporting Inclusive Programming. In Early Learning, all our programs are inclusive and are serviced by our Early Learning Team that includes Speech Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Phys-Ed Specialist, Behavior Specialists, Family School Liaison Workers, Fine Art Specialists and Early Learning Consultants. We look forward to seeing you at our open house and encourage you to attend to learn more about our school and all that it has to offer your child. If you are not able to make it to our open house, please proceed to JPI School Website and click on register here. For your convenience, we will provide a registration package at the open house and will assist you in gathering all the necessary documents and forms to complete the application process.
For parents who wish to see if their child qualifies for kindergarten, please read below:
ELIGIBILITY:
• To qualify for kindergarten, your child must be 5 years of age by December 31, 2022.
DOCUMENTATION:
• You will be required to provide a copy of: • Child’s Birth Certificate •Proof of Residency to verify home address (utility bill) and if applicable, childcare provider confirmation. • Complete and sign an ECSD Student Registration Form • Sign the Early Learning forms attached to the Registration Application Package you receive.
TRANSPORTATION:
• Determine with office staff, if you qualify for transportation based on your address.
Family Day at Edmonton Public Library
EPL will celebrate Family Day on Monday, February 21st from 1-5 p.m. with a variety of activities and pre-recorded events designed to appeal to families of all ages. A variety of on the floor activities will be offered across all branches, which may include family-themed stories, games, arts and crafts, and more. Mill Woods will have colouring and take home crafts. There are also two online events:
Whodunnit?
2:00-2:30 pm
Use your very best investigation skills and mind power to solve the mystery and discover whodunnit!. Event comes with a free kit that you can pick up at a branch near you.
- Kit Includes 1 magnifying glass, 1 small pot of watercolour paint, 1 clue booklet
- Registration starts Jan 27 and runs until Feb 11th or until all kits are claimed
- Max. 3 kits per household
Family Day Storytime with Anna & Waddles
2:30-2:45 pm
Join Anna, Waddles and Bobbles the Penguin as they read "Connor McMoose and the Lonely Birthday."
- Video link will go live on Family Day
- No registration required
Please visit http://www.epl.ca/familyday/ for more details.
Also, we are partnering with Start2Finish to offer Brainworx: Reading and Fitness Sessions. There are two eight week session, one for grades 1-3 and the other for grades 4-6. They both run twice a week and are thirty minute session that are packed with brain and fitness boosting activities. Children will learn skills that will help them grow socially and emotionally, enjoy physical activity, and read. It is designed to help reduce the learning gaps that have been amplified by COVID-19.
We hope you can join in on these great activities!
Register Early!
Registration for Kindergarten and new students has begun. You must register online using the following link!