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Dear St. John Paul II Families,
It is hard to believe we are already at the half-way point in the 1st quarter! It sure is moving along quickly and what a wonderful beginning. Just a quick reminder regarding carpool, please be mindful that safety and efficiency are our priority and we ask that you remain in your car and do not cut in line, showing respect and kindness at all times.
Most importantly, remember to give yourself a pat on the back for juggling schedules, carpool, after school activities, work, etc. One of the toughest jobs we have is parenting! Thank goodness we have God on our side and the Holy Family to guide us through our daily crosses and blessings. Thank you all for reading Saints Weekly…it will keep you updated and on your way to a great school year!
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Family Commitment Statements
Please check your child's Tuesday folder today for your Family Commitment statement. Remember that the invoice is due on May 1, 2017. You can work to reduce the balance throughout the school year with the Fall raffle (details coming next month) and Spring tuition raffle ticket sales.
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Annual Fund - Company Matching
Last week, we shared that our Annual Fund receives almost $70,000 annually in matching gifts from our family's employers. But you should also know that many companies also provide funds for those who give their TIME. Companies like Dow, State Farm and Chevron have generous programs that donate to organizations like StJPII if our parents volunteer here. Your company may have such a program with a September 30th deadline, so make your time go further and see if you can get funds donated for your commitment. For more information please contact the Development Department.
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Rainy Day Carpool Reminder
With the frequent rain we've been experiencing lately, we wanted to clarify a few points regarding our Rainy Day Carpool Procedures:
- When Rainy Day Carpool is called, you will receive an IRIS Alert and the students will hear an Announcement. (Pre-K and Kindergarten dismissal will remain the same as usual.)
- All 1st-8th grade students will proceed to the GSC and will be dismissed as their carpool (family ID) numbers are called. Please make sure that your child(ren) know their carpool numbers.
- Students will exit the campus through the front gate between the main building and the BAC and will be loaded into their cars by the safety patrol (if there is no thunder and lightning) or a staff member.
- For safety reasons, walkers ARE NOT allowed and parents may not pick up students at the door.
- To pick up your child(ren) join at the END of the line on Parkway Plaza, which will most likely be very long causing some delays. Please be patient and remain in your vehicle to keep the line moving.
- If our carpool line reaches the Greek Orthodox Church, then line up on TRACEWOOD PARK DRIVE (behind the church) instead of extending the carpool line across Eldridge.
- Please note - it's a balancing act: sometimes Rainy Day Carpool occurs because there is thunder and lightning in the area, even though it may not be actually raining. Similarly, sometimes we may not call Rainy Day Carpool if it is only raining lightly (without a threat of thunder or lightning).
Rain or shine, rest assured the students' safety is always our top priority, and we will do our best to balance that with everyone's needs so you can get to your next destination in a timely manner.
For our carpool procedures click here: www.jp2.org/carpool
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Important for 8th Grade Parents
Click here to read a letter from Middle School Counselor Mrs. Costantini about the high school application process. Please also re
view the High School Information Chart on our website. It contains many important dates every 8th grade parent should mark on their calendars.
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Study Skills Parent Workshop
Parents of students in 3rd-8th Grade (and new parents!) are encouraged to join us this Thursday, September 22 for StJPII's Study Skills Workshop. We will discuss the important strategies your children are learning and how you can help them be the best learners they an be. Click here for more information. RSVP by email to Librarian
Mrs. Lamb
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Fr. Scott Blick Returns to Campus
Our former Campus Chaplain Fr. Scott Blick will return to campus this Friday, September 23 to celebrate our all-school Mass. While this is certainly not "good-bye" because he plans to visit often, we have some special things planned to honor him for his service and wish him well in his new role at St. John XXIII College Preparatory in Katy. After Mass, you are welcome to stay for a casual appreciation reception so you can thank him personally.
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Love and Logic Parent Workshop
Parents of our newest and youngest Saints in Pre-K and Kindergarten are asked to attend one of two upcoming Love and Logic Workshops presented by Assistant Principal
Dan Courtney
. One or both parents are asked to attend the session that best fits your schedule:
September 27 at 8:30 a.m.
or
September 29 at 7:00 p.m.
in St. Jude Hall. If you didn't get a chance to sign up at Parent Night, please email Mr. Courtney
with the date you will attend and the number of participants.
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Bible Study for Parents
Parents are invited to join our chaplain, Fr. Eamonn Shelly, on Wednesday mornings from 8:15-9:15 a.m. in St. Jude hall for a Bible study of "The Catholic Faith Explained." The first meeting will be next Wednesday, September 28.
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Calling All StJPII Dads
We invite the fathers of our community to a Dad's Night Out with Fr. Shelly on
Tuesday, October 4
from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. in St. Jude Hall. Join us for an evening of reflection about our roles as fathers and husbands while focusing on our Catholic identity.
Click here
for more information and to RSVP.
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Chess Club - Your Best Move
Still thinking of signing up? Think no more! The Blitzkidz Chess Club is up and running!
Stop by on Tuesdays after school to watch the class in action. (
You need to be VIRTUS trained to be an observer.)
There are still 2 more weeks before late registration fees apply and p
ayment options are available upon request.
Click here for more details about Blitzkidz.
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Clarification about Volunteer Sign Up
A big “thank you” to our volunteers and everyone who signed up online to have their volunteer status checked.
Please note that signing up on the StJPII website to have your volunteer status checked IS NOT signing up to take the VIRTUS class. You must go online to virtus.org to register for a VIRTUS class and become volunteer approved. Please use the "Am I Volunteer Approved Checklist" to make sure you have met all of the requirements. If you have not had a chance to have your volunteer status checked yet, you will have another opportunity in December for the spring semester. Please contact the room parent coordinators for more information.
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Box Tops Classroom Contest
Our Classroom Box Tops Contest will run September 21 - October 7. This is a great and easy way to raise funds for our school. Last year alone we raised over $4,000! To participate, here's what to do:
- Research Box Tops products at www.btfe.com
- Raid your pantry and clip your Box Tops around the dotted lines on each stamp. (Make sure they are not expired!)
- Collect your clipped Box Tops and Bonus Certificates and send them in sealed baggie to your child's homeroom teacher before October 7 at 3:30 p.m.
Remember
to put your child's name and homeroom on each bag so they will get credit!
The homerooms that turn in the most Box Tops will win a PIZZA AND CUPCAKES party. Second place classes will receive CUPCAKES. (There will be 1st and 2nd place winners from PK - 3rd grade, and another set from 4th-8th grade.) Please contact Amber Gruen for more information.
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Adoration Sign Up
First Grade Parents - Please sign up for Adoration on September 28. (You should have gotten the link from your assistant room parent, many spots are still available.)
** If you are not a 1st grade parent but would still like to participate in Adoration, feel free to sign up online using the same link. Please contact Religion Coordinator Molly Richard for more information.
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WHCSA Soccer practices are in full swing and games begin this Saturday! Your Coach will be in touch with your game schedule very soon.
If you have any questions, please email Deanne Gordon. Go Saints!
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VOLLEYBALL: All 3 teams started the week playing against St. Thomas More with 6th grade tying, and then JV and Varsity taking losses. But then our Lady Saints came back on Wednesday, and JV and Varsity beat St. Cecilia, while the 6th grade team tied again! The Girls JV and Varsity Volleyball teams played in a tournament at Houston Christian High School this weekend with JV finishing in 2nd place in the Silver bracket, and Varsity finishing 1st place in the Bronze bracket.
SOCCER: We started off the week with Varsity playing St. Thomas More, ending in a 1-1 tie. But then they came back on Thursday and defeated St. Cecilia by a score of 6-1 with both StJPII teams playing in that game. Varsity played the first half and then JV played the second half, with both teams doing an outstanding job showing off their soccer skills!
FOOTBALL: We suffered a loss to St. Cecilia through a blistering hot day, struggling to find the end zone. Although it has been a really tough season thus far, our boys will not give up and continue to strive to improve their team. Special shout out to our Varsity Cheer squad for keeping everyone motivated and positive on such a tough game day...our cheerleaders are amazing!
CROSS COUNTRY: had a great week participating in 2 Meets over a 3-day period. On Thursday, the team traveled to St. Agnes to run in the September Sizzler, where the 6th grade boys team posted a 4th place finish. On Saturday, the team competed in the SBS Soaring Eagles Cross Country meet. In very hot and humid conditions, the 6/7th grade girls team finished 3rd and the 6/7th grade boys team posted a 6th place finish.
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Middle School Basketball Open Gym
Coach Hewitt will hold Open Gym for Middle School girls and boys 10:00-11:30 a.m. on September 24, October 15, and October 22 in the BAC.
No fee, and no sign up required, just show up and play!
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Chastity Project
Well-known Catholic speaker Jason Evert is scheduled to present "Love or Lust?" on Sunday, September 25 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Katy. This presentation is for boys and girls 7th grade and older about the difference between love and lust, and provides straight answers about dating, relationships, and sexual purity. Read more about the Chastity Project online.
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Stratford Theater Arts Opportunities
The Stratford High School Playhouse will be performing two musicals this season and would like to invite students to participate in a Walk-On role or enjoy a Backstage Pass! Please see the attached flyers for all the details about these two wonderful opportunities for anyone interested in theater.
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9/21 Daily Mass 7:10 a.m., All Saints Chapel
9/21 MS Volleyball home vs. St. Francis de Sales 4:30 p.m.
9/21 MS Football away vs. Imani 6:00 p.m.
9/21 Dad's Basketball 7:30 p.m., BAC
9/22 MS Soccer home vs. St. Francis de Sales 4:30 p.m.
9/22 Parent Study Skills Workshop 6:00 p.m., SJH
9/23 All-School Mass with Fr. Blick 8:30 a.m.
9/24 MS Cross Country Concordia Race 9:00 a.m.
9/24 MS Open Gym 10:00 a.m.
9/24 Elementary Soccer Games start
9/26 MS Volleyball Home vs. St. Laurence 4:30 p.m.
9/27 MS Soccer Home vs. St. Laurence 4:30 p.m.
9/27 Love and Logic Parent Workshop (for PreK, K and new parents) 8:30 a.m., SJH
9/28 Early Dismissal and Blue Jean / Spirit Shirt Day
9/28 Daily Mass 7:10 a.m., All Saints Chapel
9/28 Parent Bible Study 8:15 a.m., SJH
9/28 1st Grade Adoration, All Saints Chapel
9/28 MS Volleyball Home vs. STM & MS Soccer Home vs. SVDP 4:30 p.m.
9/28 MS Football vs. St. Anthony of Padua 5:00 p.m.
9/28 Dad's Basketball 7:30 p.m., BAC
9/29 MS Varsity Soccer Home vs. STM 4:30 p.m.
9/29 Love and Logic Parent Workshop (for PreK, K and new parents) 7:00 p.m., SJH
9/30 All-School Mass 8:30 a.m.
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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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