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Dear St. John Paul II Community,
What an awesome beginning to the school year! We are so blessed to have all our students and families back on campus. In the spirit of this year’s school theme, “Celebrating our Community of Saints,” our campus community we are praying this prayer each day, and I invite you to make it part of your day as well:
“O God, open my ears to hear you and my heart to receive you. Let the saints be my guides to live a life that is pleasing to You.”
I truly believe in the power of prayer and am so excited about what the Lord has in store for our StJPII Saints this year.
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 (BASP) 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 (or 3:30, whichever is later) before pulling forward (i.e. do not merge colors).
- WALKERS – Thank you for loading your car and clearing the surrounding streets promptly.
With the neighboring HISD schools starting next week, we will need to continue to be extra-cautious for the safety of all the students in our neighborhood. This is a great and simple opportunity to model Saint-like behavior to our children and community.
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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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. If you haven't already done so, please turn them in to the school office.
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Optional Casual Uniform Orders
Now is the time to order optional casual uniforms, which include sweatshirts and polos. Orders will only be accepted online through the
Acceptiva link
by going to
our website
. You must place your order by
Wednesday, August 30.
All orders will be sent home with the students in late September. Please keep a copy of your receipt. (The next time to order won't be until November 2017, for delivery in late January 2018.)
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All-School Mass this Friday
Thank you to everyone who joined us for Mass the first day of school! We will have our second All-School Mass of the school year this
Friday, August 25
at 8:30 a.m. in the Gutierrez Student Center (GSC). As a school community, we typically celebrate Mass on Fridays and on Holy Days. Here are just a few reminders about Mass days:
- 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.
- At 8:30 a.m., the gym doors will be locked and parents and visitors will need to enter through the main building to go to Mass.
- 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.
Optional, before school Mass will begin on Wednesday, September 13 at 7:10 a.m. in the All-Saints Chapel.
As a vital member of our school community, parents and friends are always welcome to worship with us.
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Early Dismissal
Our first early dismissal day is next
Wednesday, August 30th.
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 StJPII 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 6 - PreK, Kindergarten, Middle School Parents
September 7 - 1st-5th Grade Parents
Parents are invited to attend this informational evening and learn more about StJPII. 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 Training
In order to volunteer, you must attend Virtus training and submit paperwork to the school office. As a courtesy for our parents, StJPII will offer a "Protecting God's Children" class on campus on
September 18, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
This class is also open to the Archdiocese.
You must sign up through the website to attend.
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
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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Run with the Saints
Volunteers Needed - Our annual 5K, which benefits The Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation in memory of StJPII student Lauren Lockard is scheduled for
Saturday, October 28th
.
We need volunteers to plan and make this the best race yet!
Please contact
Kaela Lewis
if you you are interested in helping and getting to know other StJPII 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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Elementary soccer registration is now closed. Thank you to all the families who registered and volunteered! The teams are currently in the process of being formed; you will hear from coaches next week. In the meantime, mark you calendars with these important upcoming dates:
----Week of August 28 - Coaches will email athletes with practice times and
roster
----Week of September 5 - Practices begin
----September 20 - Game schedule announced
----September 23 - First game
----November 11 - Last game
We are looking forward to a great season! Please contact
Deanne Gordon
if you have any questions.
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Middle School sports have been very busy these last few days!
The
Football team
had a scrimmage against Presbyterian School and their hard work in practice showed! The team did extremely well and we look forward to the start of their season!
Volleyball
has a fresh start with our new Coach Sandi Morales, and she has 3 new teams all set and ready to go!
Cross Country
is off and running! Over 30 students will participate in their first meet on Saturday, September 2, 2017.
Soccer
is on day 2 of tryouts. The new JV & Varsity teams will be posted this evening!
The
Varsity Cheer
squad is preparing for their first game which will be an away Football game against St. Cecilia on September 7, 2017.
Congratulations to all of our SAINTS and we wish all sports a successful fall season!
Please be sure to check the new Athletic/BAC Calendar for all of our
teams' game schedules!
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Join the PTO!
StJPII is blessed by wonderful volunteers who share their time and talents with our community through a variety of committees. While many of their efforts focus on fundraising, the PTO also provides fellowship opportunities and ways to get involved in the classroom. As a parent, you are automatically a member of our PTO.
To learn more about the PTO, please read the attached
volunteer opportunities flyer
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Welcome to another great school year!
If you would like to volunteer at the school this year in
any capacity:
Lunch Bunch, field trips, coaching, class room activities, library aids, etc., your VIRTUS status will need to be up to date. Please click on the
VIRTUS link
and fill out the form to view your status.
Deadline to submit your name is Friday, September 8th.
Thank you and please email
RoomParentCoordinatorsjp2@gmail.com
if you have any questions.
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The Altar Society
Please join us for our first meeting of the year on September 1. We will meet right after Mass in Saint Jude Hall.
New members are always welcome
. The Altar Society helps Mrs. Richard, our Religion Coordinator, in preparing for Saint Family activities, Vocations Day, and other religious events.
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Box Tops
Back to School reminds us Box Tops for Education =
CA$H
for StJPII
Right now at Walmart, you can earn 50 Bonus Box Tops when you buy 5 Box Tops for Education products.
1. Buy your products. 2. Download the Box Tops for Education app. 3.
Scan your receipt by 8/31/17.
At Sam’s Club, earn 100 Bonus Box Tops when you buy 3 Box Tops for Education products.
1. Buy your products. 2. Download the Box Tops for Education app. 3.
Scan your receipt by 9/30/17.
With Amazon Pantry, you can earn 20 Bonus Box Tops when you buy 5 Box Tops for Education products.
1. Buy your products. 2. Amazon will send you an e-mail within 48 hours instructing you how to fulfill this offer.
At Randalls, earn 60 Bonus Box Tops when you buy 10 Box Tops for Education products with the Just For U digital coupon.
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Disaster Relief Team Meeting
Those interested in learning more about or joining St. John Vianney’s Disaster Relief Team are invited to attend an informational training on August 22.
More information can be found here.
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St. Monica's Society at St. John Vianney
All are welcome!
C
ome join us at our first St. Monica's Society meeting of the year.
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.
Bring a friend! Don't forget to RSVP. Babysitting deadline is 8/23 for younger children
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Financial Seminar for StJPII Families- August 24
Karyna Rodriguez Gutierrez, StJPII parent and President of Exfinia Financial Services, Inc., is offering a financial planning seminar to our community on August 24. To learn more about Karyna and her expertise, please
click here.
To
register for the event,
here
to reserve your spot. For more information,
please click here
or email
karyna.rodriguez@exfinia.com
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Retreat For Families in October
Did you enjoy the Family Retreat last year? If so, you have another opportunity to join with members of our community October 20-22 in Huntsville, TX on StJPII's Feast Day weekend. For additional information, see the
flyer
.
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The St. Thomas High School Eagles will be hosting Strake Jesuit at NRG Stadium for the annual rival football game
On September 8th, the St. Thomas High School Eagles will be hosting Strake Jesuit at NRG Stadium for the annual rival football game. The first 200 middle school boys who RSVP at
www.sthevent.org
will receive a free ticket to the game. Additional drawings and prizes will be offered to students who RSVP and attend the Future Eagle Tailgate before the game.
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8/25 All-School Mass, 8:30 a.m.
8/30 Casual Uniform Orders Due
8/30 Early Dismissal (2:00/2:15/2:30) & Blue Jeans with Spirit Shirts
9/1 All-School Mass, 8:30 a.m.
9/1 PTO First Friday Lunch & Lunch Bunch
9/4 Labor Day Holiday -- no school!
9/6 PTO Meeting, 8:15 a.m.
9/6 PreK, Kindergarten, Middle School Parent Night, 6:00 p.m.
9/7 1st-5th Grade Parent Night, 6:00 p.m.
9/14 Individual Full Dress Picture Day
9/18 Virtus Class, Library, 8:30 a.m.
9/21 Dad's Retreat
9/27
Early Dismissal (2:00/2:15/2:30) & Blue Jeans with Spirit Shirts
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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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