École St. John Paul II School Medicine Hat

The Medicine Hat Immigration Partnership wants to find out more about newcomer experiences so that we can help newcomers feel more welcome in the community. If you have moved to Medicine Hat in the last 10 years, please fill out a survey at https://forms.gle/F1JsVWzkaetDJeYJA. Upon completion, you will have the option to enter several draws for $50 gift certificates.

As we prepare to end a year like no other, we reflect on the many gifts and small joys we have experienced amid the many challenges. We are grateful for our sta...ff, students, families and all of those who play a key role in supporting our schools. We wish you all a restful and blessed Christmas break A message from the Superintendent of Schools:

Through this Advent season JP2 has participated in multiple service projects including sending 215 cards to Canadian soldiers over seas and gathering donations for the Mustard Seed. We are thankful for our student, parent and guardian participation!

We are so happy to announce the extension of FREE SHIPPING for Virtual Family Event Nights every Wednesday of your Virtual Book Fair until December 10th, 2020! Thank you for all you do to support independent reading!

Our Scholastic Book Fair starts today ! Click here to view our Book Fair. http://email.boxclever.ca/t/r-l-jusdyuy-l-k/

Reminder for families: no school for students November 9-13 MHCBE teachers and support staff will not be required to report to their school buildings tomorrow. Staff are encouraged to engage in PD virtually from home. Stay safe everyone!

Our Scholastic Book Fair will be taking place from November 16th - 30th. Click below for more information. http://scholastic.ca/bookfairs/resources/videos

Next week you will see our Grade 1 English/French and Grade 5/6 English classes in our division-wide Remembrance Day Celebration. Stay tuned!

Any students that were absent from school or would simply like retakes taken, the date is this Thursday, October 29th in the A.M. only! If you are having re-takes, please bring your package back with you.

Winter weather is in full swing in Medicine Hat and area, please be aware that due to a sudden change in weather conditions your child’s school bus may experience delays. MHCBE will continue to work closely with Southland Transportation to assure that students are safe as they travel to and from school each day. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to review our Inclement Weather Policy: https://tinyurl.com/y6xlx6gn.