Dear St. John Paul II Families,
Happy New Year once again! We are getting so excited about Catholic Schools Week, which will take place at the end of this month. Please be sure to read below for all the details about the many events we have planned for that week.
Today, you will receive the virtue card for this month. We are focusing on
Fortitude – which means never giving up. Every day is a great opportunity to learn and practice Fortitude as a community! On a daily basis we are faced with many challenges and growing in Fortitude allows us to remain faithful. Just like St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, through many adversities she held true to her faith, persevered, and shared her love and faith with children. May we all strive to grow in Fortitude and exemplify the unwavering faith of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.
As we look forward to 2018 and make our new resolutions, I encourage you to learn more about Fortitude and use the card to pray with your family.
In Him we Trust,
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Current Family Registration for 2018-2019
All registration forms are due tomorrow,
Wednesday, January 10,
along with a registration deposit.
All forms need to be completed are
online
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go to the StJPII website and print out the paperwork. Use the provided envelope to send your completed forms back to the Admissions office. This date allows the Admissions Office to determine the number of open spaces for new families, who begin the application process soon after our returning families. Please make every effort to get your paperwork and deposit in on time; a late fee will be charged for every week after the January 10th registration deadline (this late registration fee will not apply to tuition).
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Annual Fund
Thank you to all those who have given to the Annual Fund thus far! We are blessed by your generosity.
We recognize that not everyone will be able to contribute this year, so we need those who can, to prayerfully consider doing more. With fewer donors and greater need, it is imperative we not only meet but exceed our Annual Fund goal.
Every donation, no matter how small, truly makes a difference! To give online, please visit:
www.jp2.org/give. For more information, please contact Development Director,
Jessi Cook.
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7th Grade Parent Meeting
Join us this evening
Tuesday, January 9
at 6:00 p.m.
for 7th grade parents in St. Jude Hall to prepare for the 8th grade year, which includes the Washington DC trip in the fall and graduation. We ask that at least one parent from each family please attend this important meeting.
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Full Dress Picture Day
Save the date...
Picture Day is
Thursday, January 18.
Students will wear Full Dress uniforms. Be on the lookout for your order form envelope which will come home soon. All picture orders are pre-paid.
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Strategic Plan Campus Townhall Meeting
Please save the date for the campus-wide Strategic Plan Townhall on
January 23 at 6:30 p.m. Mrs. Bogard and the administrative team will unveil the school's strategic plan and goals for the next three years.
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Love and Logic
Unfortunately, the Spring Love and Logic sessions have been cancelled due to low registration. StJPII will offer another option after Spring Break; more details will follow. StJPII continues to support the Love and Logic philosophy. If you would like to purchase a book or sign up for the next series, then please contact
Principal Bogard
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StJPII Talent Show open to 4th-8th Grade
If you wish to
try out for the StJPII Talent Show during Catholic Schools Week, please pick up the registration forms from Mrs. Kim. Sign-ups are due
Friday, January 12 at 4:00 p.m. and tryouts are on
Wednesday, January 17. Good Luck students!!!
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Calling All Engineers
Engineers' Week is
February 18-24, 2018
. Ms. Resweber, technology teacher, is looking for engineers who would be willing to speak to computer science students about their occupations. Speaking engagements can be from 20-40 minutes in length, and speakers can address one or more classes. There are 20 different time periods available! Please contact Ms. Resweber at
cresweber@jp2.org
if you are available to speak or to help in any other way.
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Internet Safety Course
We are thrilled to welcome guest speaker Michelle Sacks from Crime Stoppers of Houston to our school. On
January 24, she will address the 4th-8th grade students during the school day. That same evening, StJPII will host a special session for parents at 6:30 p.m. in the GSC. Please join us for this special presentation so we can learn how to be Cyber Savvy and how to protect our children from the ever-present dangers of social media and the internet. The Parent’s Guide to Social Media Discussion will cover social media apps, hidden apps, online dangers, how to spot, what to watch for, safety settings, and laws.
Click here for more information.
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National Catholic Schools Week (CSW) kicks off later this month and we have lots of fun things in store.
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Sunday, January 28- Parish Sunday
We will have an information table on
Sunday, January 28
at various Catholic Churches promoting our upcoming Open House. We need parents to help man the table. If you would like to help out, please
sign up here.
If you would like to represent StJPII at your home parish by manning a table, please contact the
Development Office
and we would be happy to reach out to your church parish to see if this is a possibility
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Help us spread the word about how wonderful our StJPII family is!
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Monday, January 29 – We are StJPII! (School Pride Day)
Students and staff will participate in the annual CSW Pep Rally and Team Relays. Students will be assigned to wear either navy, burgundy or gray school shirts. More details by homeroom to follow.
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Tuesday, January 30- Happy Birthday StJPII, Open House and School Tours
Do you know anyone who is interested in sending their child to StJPII next year and in becoming part of our school family? StJPII cordially invites families interested in Pre-K through 8th Grade to join us on Tuesday, January 30th for campus tours from 8:30-11:00 a.m. and/or Open House from 6:00-7:30 p.m. T
hank you for sharing the good news about StJPII!
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Wednesday, January 31 – Saints Jeopardy/Trivia Day
Today is all about growing our Saints knowledge by participating in trivia activities and Saint Jeopardy. Students are asked to wear spirit Shirts and Jeans; Early Dismissal 2/2:15/2:30.
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Thursday, February 1- Brighten Someone’s Day
This year students will take care of one another in the form of intentional acts of kindness. All acts of kindness will be displayed on the wall next to the Pre-K restrooms.
Students and staff are asked to wear bright neon-colored shirts.
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Friday, February 2- Give Thanks Day
The StJPII community is so remarkable thanks to the work of hundreds of volunteers and their countless hours of service and dedication. If you have volunteered at StJPII in any capacity this school year, you are cordially invited to celebrate Mass with the entire Saints community to show appreciation for all of your time and talent you give to our school. There will be a reception directly following Mass. We look forward to honoring YOU!
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Steps for Students - Family Commitment Opportunity
StJPII families, here is a
way to earn Family Commitment. Students may participate in the Archdiocese's Steps for Students 5K Run/Walk on
Saturday, February 17 next to the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in downtown Houston. Money raised will be applied to your 2017-2018 Family Commitment balance. Not only is Steps for Students a great community event supporting Catholic education, but Steps for Students also offers an easy, virtual tool for you to collect pledges and raise money. To participate, simply visit
steps4students.org. After registering, participants will create personalized fundraising websites that can easily be forwarded to friends and family asking for their support. StJPII is delighted to offer this as a means of earning Family Commitment, it's just VERY IMPORTANT that you designate StJPII as your school of choice for the funds to be allocated properly. Don't delay...
registration is open today!
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Wine Donation
We need your help, StJPII families! Please donate a bottle of wine (at least $25 value) for the Wine & Pet Rock Adoption event at the Don’t Stop Believin’ Gala – 100 bottles are still needed!
Parents, its easier than ever to donate, just drop off your bottle of wine at the front office by
Friday, January 26.
A BIG thank you to everyone who has already donated!
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Gala Fun Fact:
Did you know that all proceeds from the Don't Stop Believin' Gala directly benefit students, faculty, and staff at St.JPII? Thank you in advance for your generosity and support!
You may
buy tickets online
for the big event!
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Elementary Athletics
Games begin this week on Saturday Jan 13. Your coaches have their meeting on tomorrow, Tuesday Jan 9, and will get you the schedules shortly thereafter. Uniforms are ready for coaches to pickup.
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Middle School Athletics
Our Girls basketball teams played against St. Thomas More and all three teams swept the Tigers! Varsity had an overall outstanding game both offensively and defensively, adding one more win making their District record 6-1! JV and the 6
th
grade team both had a nail biter coming down to the last shot but both teams came away with the win! JV remains undefeated with a 6-0 district record, and our 6
th
grade team increases the win column to a 5-1 record! We are so proud of our LADY SAINTS!!!!!
The Saints boys basketball teams had 1 game and it was a varsity contest vs St. Anne Houston. The boys weathered a tough 1st quarter giving up 25 points to the #1 Shammrocks. They were able to fight to get back into the game in the 2nd and 3rd quarters getting the lead within 10. St. Anne proved why they are the number 1 in the league as they finished off the Saints in the 4th. The Saints have a busy week this week as they face St. Laurence, St. Vincent de Paul and play in the annual St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Tournament!
Please keep watching for emails and the school calendar for more Lacrosse info! Thus far the boys have had a few clinics and their team try outs will be in about 2 weeks! I am still working and praying that we find a girls Coach very soon!
Baseball, Softball, Track & Field are right around the corner! Baseball tryout's will be on
Friday, January 26
and
Monday, January 29
from 4:00-5:30 p.m. over at M.A.L.L. (Memorial Ashford Little League fields) and Softball tryout's will be on
Monday, February 5
and
Tuesday, February 6
from 3:30-5:00 p.m. here at our StJPII field. Please remember you are expected to attend both days of tryout's for any middle school sport. Also, parents we ask you to refrain from attending the tryout's, and adhere to our "closed door" policy! T&F will be starting the 2nd week of February as well, please continue to read Saint's Weekly and check the school Athletic calendar for the start date!
Let's GO Saints!
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GLOW SKATE DAY-Save the Date
Save the Date for a
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afternoon at the Dairy Ashford Roller Rink!
February 16
, from 4:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. DARR is hosting a GLOW SKATE DAY for StJPII! Break out the neon and mark your calendars- more details to follow!
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Congratulations and Best Wishes to Sister Alexia Maria of the Face of the Redeemer
Sister Alexia Maria of the Face of the Redeemer made her 1st Profession of Vows this past Saturday. Sister Alexia is an alumna of StJPII and was very instrumental in bringing the relic to our school community. We wish her all the best in her new journey and continue to pray for her daily.
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Moms Bible Study
Join us for Bible Study tomorrow at 8:15 a.m. in St. Jude Hall. The series is called "Catholicism" and gives you the opportunity to go deeper into the truths of our faith with this DVD series by Bishop Robert Barron.
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Dads Basketball
StJPII dads play men's basketball on
Wednesday Nights
in the gym at 7:00 p.m. Please contact Mark Gugliotti to be added to the distribution list and for more information:
markgoogs@att.net
or 832-301-1681. Everyone is welcome. It's a fun way to meet other dads and get some great exercise!
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Financial Seminar for StJPII Families- January 25
Karyna Rodriguez Gutierrez, StJPII parent and President of Exfinia Financial Services, Inc., is offering a financial planning seminar to our community on
January 25
. To learn more about Karyna and her expertise, please
click here.
For more information,
please click here
or email
karyna.rodriguez@exfinia.com
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St. John Vianney Hosts Annual Wine Tasting and Dinner
St. John Vianney's Knights of Columbus will host their annual wine tasting, dinner, and wine auction benefiting the Gabriel Project on
Friday, January 26
at 6:30 p.m. This year's dinner will feature Italian wines and cuisine. The cost is $75 per person. Complimentary babysitting is available. Reservations can be made at
http://www.stjohnvianney.org/news-events/events/annual-wine-tasting-3.
If interested in putting a table together with other StJPII parents, contact
Sarah Kushner
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1/9 7th Grade Parent Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
1/9 Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
1/10 Pre-Enrollment closes at 3:00 p.m.
1/10 Saints Breakfast at 7:40 a.m., GSC
1/11 Spelling Bee, 3-5th at 9:00 a.m., Middle School at 1:15 p.m.
1/12 All School Mass, 8:30 a.m.
1/15 Martin Luther King Jr. School Holiday
1/18 Full Dress Picture Day
1/19 All School Mass, 8:30 a.m.
1/23 Strategic Plan Townhall
1/24 Internet Safety Course
1/25 Geography Bee, 4-8th grades, 1:15 p.m., GSC
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St. John Paul II Catholic School
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1400 Parkway Plaza, Houston, TX 77077
281-496-1500 • 281-496-2943 (fax)
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St. John Paul II Catholic School prepares all students spiritually
and academically to succeed in life and to do God's will.
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