Saint John Paul II Catholic Elementary School
Our School & Principal's Welcome
Welcome back Suns! It is with great enthusiasm that we welcome you to this new school year!
At Saint John Paul II School, we strongly believe in the partnership of the family, school and church with regards to children’s learning and development. Parents are extremely important in determining how well a child will perform and how much a child will learn during the school year. Your involvement in your child’s learning is vital. Together, we will strive to make this year one of growth for all students academically, spiritually and emotionally.
Our students, staff, parents, School Council, and volunteers work together to support our students. We offer many opportunities to be involved in learning, athletics, clubs, masses and liturgies.
Thank you for being an active participant and partner in your child’s education!
Sean Spitzig
Getting Ready for Kindergarten
Welcome to our school community!
We believe that all families are composed of individuals who are competent and capable, curious, and rich in experience. We know our families love their children and want the best for them. Families are experts on their children. They are the first and most powerful influence on children’s learning, development, health, and well-being. Families bring diverse social, cultural, and linguistic perspectives. Families should feel that they belong, are valuable contributors to their children’s learning, and deserve to be engaged in a meaningful way.
Welcome to Kindergarten Event You will be invited to our school this year in the spring, where we can gather in community and get to know each other! There will be an opportunity for you and your child to participate in activities together and ask questions. Let’s get ready to Talk, Create, Read and Play!
Information
How Families Can Help Prepare Their Children for September!
At Home:
- practice snack/lunch time scenarios
- talk about things that have happened and will happen
- talk about things that your child is doing, while your child is doing them
- read to your child on a daily basis
- encourage your child to participate while reading the story
- reflect on God’s creations
- listen to your child
- respond to what your child is saying
At School:
- arrive for class on time
- please say good-bye and leave promptly (tears disappear quickly as activities begin)
- be enthusiastic about school (your child will reflect your attitude)
- if necessary, share important information with your child’s teacher
If you have not registered your child for school yet, please visit the Entering Kindergarten webpage to start the online registration process.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with us! We are here to help!
Catholic School Advisory Council
Welcome to our Catholic School Advisory Council!
The education of our children is a partnership, working together to build a strong school community. Welcome, we’re glad you’re here.
What is the Role of the Catholic School Advisory Council?
A school council is an advisory body that functions within the parameters of Ministry of Education and Board policy. School councils provide an opportunity and the means to advise the principal and the Board on any matter on the improvement of pupil achievement and to enhance the accountability of the education system to parents/guardians. The ultimate responsibility for the administration and management of the day-to-day operation of the school rests with the principal.
A school council is an important venue for the various stakeholders in education to work in partnership. Its role, in collaboration with the principal, staff, and the community, is to help set the priorities of the school and to enhance learning opportunities, through various activities, for the benefit of our children/students.
What a Catholic School Advisory Council is not
A school council is not a place to pursue your own agenda or advocate for your own child. Individual issues should be pursued through the classroom teacher and/or principal.
Updates
Parent Outreach Plans
Contact Us
75 Pebblecreek Drive,
Kitchener, Ontario,
N2A 0E3
Phone: 519-742-7378
Extended Day Cell Phone: 226-750-7682
Principal: Sean Spitzig
Vice-Principal: Lisa Fossey
School Hours
8:05 – Outside Supervision Begins
8:20am – School begins
9:30am – Morning Recess
11:05am – Lunch Times
11:25am – Lunch Recess
1:25pm – Afternoon Recess
2:50pm – End of Day
Good News Stories
Calendar Highlights
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Saint John Paul II Catholic Elementary School Calendar
Please use the following link to access our calendar from other applications.
Parish
Our Catholic Faith is taught, reinforced and celebrated in our school, homes and parish. We are so fortunate to have an excellent relationship with our local parish.
