Week of May 19-23, 2025
Principal Message
As we prepare for the extra-long May long weekend, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for the joy and energy your children bring to our school each day. Their smiles, curiosity, and kindness are daily reminders of God’s presence among us.
With both Monday and Tuesday off next week, I pray that this extended break offers your family time to rest, reconnect, and enjoy the beauty of creation as spring blossoms around us. In the rhythm of our busy lives, these pauses are gifts — moments to slow down and be present with one another.
Let us remember the words of Psalm 23:2, “He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He refreshes my soul.” May your weekend be just that — restful, renewing, and filled with God’s peace.
Wishing you a safe and blessed long weekend.
Mrs. Carr-Jeschke & Mrs. McNamee
Staffing and Planning for Next Year
We are well underway with staffing and planning for next year!
While we know that a new school year can bring excitement- and uncertainty- please know we are working hard behind the scenes, planning for an amazing school year ahead!
Staffing in Edmonton Catholic begins the second week of May and will continue until June 10. Once finalized, we will send messaging to the school community with regards to teaching assignments for the 2025-26 school year!
For families in the GATE program- messaging has been sent to current Kindergarten and Grade 1 families with information for next year; Grades 2-6 GATE will be receiving more information by the end of May/early June.
We thank everyone for their support and patience as we work through this planning!
Important Dates (May-June)
May 21: SAC Meeting @ 6:30 PM
May 28: Grade 6 ELA Part A
May 29: Grade 6 Immunization
May 30: Parent Appreciation (after school)
June 12: Grade 6 PAT ELA Part B
June 13: Grade 6 PAT Math Part A; Fun Day (Sportball here all day); Hot dog Lunch
June 16: Year End Mass @ SJE- 9:30 AM (Candle ceremony to follow mass at the Church)
June 17: Grade 6 PAT Math Part B
June 18: Grade 6 PAT Social Studies
June 19: Grade 6 Farewell @ 10:30 AM (St. Paul Gym)
June 25: Last day of school for students
Student Pick Ups/Drop Offs
When dropping off/picking up students, please use the designated drop off zones. These are 96 Ave (in front of the school) and 145 Street (the west side of the school).
Please DO NOT use the staff parking lot for student drop offs or pick ups. There are a lot of blind spots and staff vehicles, along with Division vehicles, coming in and out of the lot. This creates a very unsafe environment for students to be walking through.
Please choose safety over convenience and use marked cross walks and drop off zones to ensure students arrive safely to and from school.
Thank you for your cooperation!
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