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Dear SJPII Parents,
What an awesome beginning to the school year! We are so blessed to have all our students and families back on campus.
For the most part, carpool has been running like clockwork. However, below are just a few reminders:
- MORNINGS - Carpool and walkers begin at 7:40 a.m., and students are considered tardy at 8:00. Students dropped off before 7:40 will be sent to Before and After School Care and parents will be charged accordingly.
- AFTERNOONS - 3:00 p.m. is PreK/K dismissal (white tags), 3:15 is Elementary dismissal (green tags) and 3:30 is Middle School dismissal (orange tags). Middle School carpool drivers should wait for the green line to end before starting (i.e. do not merge colors).
- BRIMHURST WALKERS - elementary parents, please clear the parking spots along Brimhurst promptly after getting your student(s) to make way for the those picking up Middle School students.
- Lastly, click here to enjoy an article with funny reminders that we aren't alone in our carpool struggles - it offers great advice for SJPII or any school!
With the neighboring HISD schools starting their school year this week, I'm sure you have noticed an increase in traffic around SJPII. Please "pack your patience" and be extra cautious for the safety of all the students in our neighborhood. This is a great and simple opportunity to model Christ-like behavior to our children, forming disciples of Christ.
We are blessed to offer many extracurricular activities/clubs, most of which will begin after the Labor Day holiday. Be sure to take a look at the programs listed below under "After School Clubs" and click on the links for more information.
In Him we trust,
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Forming
Families
of Disciples
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We are the Zaldivar Family and we are leading each other to be followers of Christ through prayer, service and small acts of love. We have been married for 26 years, and have four daughters: Denise, Camila, Natalia and Alexia. We try to pray the rosary with the family every night and visit the blessed Sacrament. As a family, we attend Sunday mass together and make social service a priority. Our daughters stay active by being altar servers, delivering meals to the homeless, and volunteering with children. They even attended World Youth Day in Poland this summer and led a group of 100 youngsters! This summer, our daughter Alexia also became a Novice with the Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary Convent. As a family we strive to be disciples of Christ every day!
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Documents Needed
The following forms are now past due: Emergency Information Form, Acceptable Use Policy for Technology, Handbook Acknowledgement Form, BASP Form and Honor Code Form. Please turn them in immediately to the school office.
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Casual Uniform Orders
Casual Uniform Orders are due September 2nd.
Order your child's casual uniform order pieces now. Click here for the form. Orders will be delivered in early October.
Patch Orders
This is the last time to order SAINT patches. If you have uniform pieces with a patch (dress shirts, sweaters, jumpers), it must have "St." on the patch. If you need new patches, please complete the order form and turn in to the front desk. Uniform pieces without proper patches will have a grace period until October 15th and after that will not be allowed.
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First All School Mass this Friday
This Friday, August 26th, we will hold our first all school mass of the year at 8:30 a.m. in the Gutierrez Student Center (GSC). Please remember that students are required to wear their full dress uniforms for Mass and sit with their class. Please refer to the Parent/Student Handbook to ensure your child is in compliance with the proper full dress code. Parents and friends are always welcome to attend. On Mass days, our gym (BAC) and student center (GSC) become our church. Please enter reverently, refrain from bringing in drinks, and turn off your cell phones so that everyone may fully enjoy the gifts of this sacrament. At 8:20 the gym doors will be locked and parents and visitors will need to enter through the main building to go to Mass.
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Help for Baton Rouge Families
Your help is needed for families affected by the recent floods in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. SJPII is collecting NEW items, including: girl's and boy's underwear, girl's and boy's t-shirts, children’s tennis shoes and Walmart gift cards. (Please do not send used items). Bring your donations to school by this Friday, August 26th to the boxes by the "Tardy Table" in the front hallway. Thank you for your generosity.
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Early Dismissal
Our first early dismissal day is next Wednesday, August 31st. Pre-K and Kindergarten students are dismissed at 2:00 p.m., 1st - 5th graders are dismissed at 2:15, and Middle School is dismissed at 2:30. We have early dismissal once a month, typically the last Wednesday of the month, to allow time for monthly faculty meetings. Typically on these days, students may wear school appropriate blue jeans and a SJPII spirit t-shirt or school sponsored t-shirt. Please refer to the handbook online for more guidelines. All early dismissal dates are posted on the school online calendar.
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Parent Nights
September 7 - PreK, Kindergarten, Middle School Parents
September 8 - 1st-5th Grade Parents
Parents are invited to attend this informational evening and learn more about SJPII. You will have the opportunity to hear about your child(ren)'s academic year with their teachers in the classrooms. This event begins at 6:00 p.m. and is for parents only, so please make plans for your children to stay at home.
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Volunteer Approval Process
In order to volunteer at SJPII, you must attend VIRTUS training and submit paperwork to the school office. As a courtesy for our parents, SJPII is offering a VIRTUS "Protecting God's Children" class on campus on September 12, 9:00 a.m.-Noon. Register on the Archdiocese website. (This class is also open to the Archdiocese so spots will fill up quickly, and once the class is full, we cannot add any more spaces.)
Please
click here
for information on our website about how to become volunteer-approved.
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Dads Basketball
SJPII Dads play men's basketball on Saturday mornings in the gym at 8:30 a.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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Run with the Saints
Volunteers Needed -
Our annual 5K, which benefits The Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation in memory of SJPII Alum Lauren Lockard, is scheduled for Saturday, October 29th. We need volunteers to plan and make this the best race yet! Please contact Bernie Weber if you you are interested in helping and getting to know other SJPII families. If you are a runner, would like to sign your child up for the Kids K, or want to buy a shirt, register online through our website.
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After School Clubs
After-school activities will begin after Labor Day.
See the school calendar for the schedule.
Click on the various links or contact names to see their flyer or get more info:
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WHCSA Soccer registration closes today at 5:00 p.m. Practices will start the week of September 6th. Coaches will contact players next week with practice times; they will share game schedules September 14th.
For more information, you may contact Deanne Gordon.
Remember, all parents of elementary student athletes are invited to attend PCA (Positive Coaching Alliance) training on August 24 at 6:00 p.m. in the GSC.
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Our Football team has been sweating it out on the field putting in some very hard work preparing for their varsity season. Our Cross Country and Volleyball teams have all been formed and they are also preparing for their first set of races and games. Soccer tryouts are this week, so by Friday all of our Fall sports teams will have been chosen and/or formed. Please look at the online calendar to see all of the sports' schedules and come out and support the SAINTS!
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SJPII Cheerleaders attended the Fellowship of Christian Cheerleading camp at HBU this summer. On day 2, the girls were evaluated on their Cheer and received a Superior Ribbon. On the last day of camp, the team received a Superior Ribbon and 2nd place in their division for their Sideline/Transition/Cheer Combination!
Keely O’Connor received an FCC All Star Patch for her outstanding showmanship and ability to lead the crowd. Congratulations to the cheer team!
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Art a la Carte
Art A La Carte has an exciting year planned for students in grades PK-3 and we welcome volunteers to participate. Anyone interested in volunteering with AALC must attend one of the two brief, mandatory meetings scheduled for Tuesday, August 30 at 8:15 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. Please mark your calendar and join us!
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Box Tops
Click to see how you can help SJPII and your child's homeroom by collecting
Box Tops
this year!
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St. Monica's Society at St. John Vianney
Click here for information on this club for mothers of school age children (elementary through college) that shares fellowship and hosts fun events through St. John Vianney parish.
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8/24 PCA Parents Meeting, 6:00 p.m. GSC
8/25 Football away at Annunciation Orthodox, 5:00 p.m.
8/26 First all-school Mass, 8:30 a.m. GSC
8/26
Baton Rouge Donation deadline
8/27 Dad's basketball BAC
8/27
Cross Country Meet at IWA, 9:45 a.m.
8/29 WHCSA Elementary Soccer Coaches Meeting, 5:30 p.m. GSC
8/30 Art a la Carte Volunteer Meeting, 8:15 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. SJH
8/31 Early dismissal 2:00/2:15/2:30 (wear Blue Jeans & Spirit Shirts)
9/1 Football away at Houston Christian, 6:00 p.m.
9/2 All School Mass, 8:30am, GSC
9/2 Art a la Carte
9/2 Patch and Casual Uniform orders due
9/5 Labor Day Holiday -- no school!
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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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