NOVEMBER 14, 2017  
Now through 11/17/17 
Thanksgiving Food Drive
 
Saint John Paul II School is sponsoring a Thanksgiving Food Drive for Middletown's Amazing Grace Food Pantry AND over 30 local families in need!

When: Now - November 17th
What: Any non-perishable food items (see list of suggested items below)
 
* Grades Pre-K - 1
Soup, Gravy, Mac n Cheese, Canned Vegetables
* Grades 2 - 4
Cranberry Sauce, Stuffing, Cereal, Canned Vegetables
* Grades 5 - 8
Soup, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Mac n Cheese, Stuffing, Cereal, Canned Vegetables (corn, peas, string beans) 
11/16 - 11/17 
Student Council BAKE SALE! 
Lunch
Thursday & Friday
 
The student council needs you to send in baked goods on Thursday and Friday, 11/16 and 11/17, for their lunch time BAKE SALE!
 
Remember that a donation of baked goods counts towards your service hours! 
 
Send your children to school with money for the BAKE SALE  on Thursday and Friday! Items priced between $.50 and $1.50!
 
Thursday, 11/16 
Drama Meeting!! 
St. Mary Parish Hall 
3:15 - 4:15pm
 
 
Lorra Webb will meet with ALL students signed up for drama. Parents are welcome to stay!  
Tuesday, 11/14/17 - Thurdsay,11/16/17  
Scholastic Book Fair
St. Mary Parish Hall 
Times vary
 
Students will have an opportunity to preview the fair and bring home a wish list, then return the next day with money to purchase items on their lists.
 
Parents are welcome to attend the book fair at the end of each school day to view and purchase books. For your convenience, the fair is open on Wednesday, 11/15 until 7:00 pm and ends Thursday at 3:00pm.
 
We need many volunteers to make this event a success! There are opportunities on the weekend and in the evenings! Take a look at the Signup Genius and choose a time that works for you! Thank you!
 
 
 
30 Saint Peter Lane, Higganum, CT 06441
Sunday, 11/19/17
Mass
St. Peter Church, Higganum
8:30 am

Please join us on Sunday, 11/19 at St. Peter Church in Higganum. Each month the school will attend a mass at a different church in our Deanery.
  
Students must wear formal uniforms!
  
It is important that we raise the visibility of our students throughout all the churches in our deanery so that parishioners will continue to support our school.
 
 
Friday, 11/17/17 
N.U.T. DAY! 
 
Bring your N.U.T. card or $2.00! 
 
Monday, 11/20/17
Volunteers needed to help spread mulch!
11:30am - 4:30pm.
 
 
  
 
We are asking for parent volunteers with shovels, rakes and wheelbarrows to help us. 
 
This is an ADULT activity only; NO child volunteers.
 
If you have any questions, please contact Chris Strom at 860-550-2201.
 
Sign up here to help:
 
Tuesday, 11/21/17 
Thank-Scrip-ing Day!  
  
 
 
Mark your calendars- Thank-Scrip-ing™ Day is on Tuesday, November 21 this year!   
  
Get ready for all your Black Friday and Holiday Shopping with 24 hours of incredible ScripNow®, Reload, and ReloadNow® bonuses from dozens of your favorite retailers. As always, our list of retailers is TOP SECRET, so you'll have to wait until the promotion begins to see who's participating. 

To order, complete the order form and submit it to the office with your payment, or order online:   www.shopwithscrip.com  
 
To learn more about Scrip, click HERE .  
 
To enroll for the first time, go to:
enrollment code: DBF6CC5C42543
 
This is a great way to get gifts and prepaid cards at the places you shop, and benefit our school as well!  
 
Tuesday, 11/21/17 
Thanksgiving Prayer Service  
St. Mary Church  
10:00am
 
Deacon Octavio from St. Francis Church will lead a Thanksgiving Prayer service for the students. Public welcome.

Saturday, 12/2/17 
Breakfast with Santa
10:00am - 12:00pm
 
 
Volunteers are needed for our Breakfast with Santa event to help out with crafts, games, and more!
 
We also need food donations. Please remember that JPII is a nut-free school!
   
Let's make this another successful event for our younger students!
 
Sign up genius:  
 
Wednesday, 12/6/17 
Band & Choir Concert  
Lion's Den Gym 
7:00pm
 
Students should arrive at 6:40pm. Dress in your Sunday best - no jeans or sneakers!
 
Tuesday, 12/19/17 
Christmas Pageant   
St. Mary Church  
6:30pm
 
Mandatory attendance for all PreK - 5th Grade students; all are welcome. Dress in your Sunday best - no jeans or sneakers! 
 

Mark Your Calendar!

  

  • Sunday, 11/19 - 8:30 am Mass at St. Peter Higganum
  • Wednesday, 11/22 - NO SCHOOL
  • 11/22 - 11/24 - Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL
  • Wednesday, 12/6 - Band & Choir Concert
  • Friday, 12/8 - Mass - FORMAL UNIFORMS
  • Friday, 12/8 - Report Cards
  • Tuesday, 12/19 - PreK-5th grade Christmas Pageant
  • Friday, 12/22 - 11:30 am dismissal - NO AFTERCARE
  • 12/25-1/1/18 - Christmas Vacation
  • 1/21 - All students attend mass at Deanery Parishes
  • 1/28 - OPEN HOUSE! 12:00pm - 2:00pm
  • 1/28-2/3 Catholic Schools Week