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Dear St. John Paul II Families,
Thank you so much for a smooth January! Despite some bad weather last week, our academic year continues to progress and we are so blessed by the support of our parents and families.
We have been overwhelmed by your referrals! THANK YOU for sharing the good news and recommending St. John Paul II Catholic School to your friends and family! This morning, we hosted many wonderful tours for Prospective Families...special thanks to our parent volunteer tour guides! We are looking forward to welcoming potential new families on campus tonight during Open House.
It's my sincere honor to serve this wonderful community and we are looking forward to next week when we will celebrate the many blessings the Lord has granted to our Catholic Schools during National Catholic Schools Week. Please join me in a special prayer of thanksgiving for this beautiful ministry that touches so many students' minds and hearts.
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Tomorrow: Early Dismissal at 2:00/2:15/2:30
& Blue Jeans with Spirit Shirts
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Rosary Tomorrow Afternoon
All students are invited to pray the Rosary on Early Dismissal days, and we are looking forward to meeting again on Wednesday. Interested students should come to the All Saints Chapel from their homeroom after Early Dismissal. Please RSVP with your child's name and homeroom so we know to expect them.
We'll pray the Rosary and then line up for Carpool at 3:15 p.m. Please register with
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Adoration Tomorrow
There are still a few spots open for those who would like to register for Adoration on tomorrow, January 25. All parents are welcome so please reserve your spot online. If you have any questions, please contact Religion Coordinator, Molly Richard.
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Love and Logic This Thursday Evening Cancelled
Please note that the Thursday evening Love and Logic class will NOT meet this Thursday, January 26. An additional evening class session has been added on Thursday, February 23 to account for this change. We appreciate your flexibility.
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Casual Picture Day - NEW DATE
Casual Picture Day for Elementary students has been rescheduled to
MONDAY, February 6.
Students will wear non-uniform clothes. Please follow the "free dress code" guidelines in the Parent Student Handbook online on page 47.
NOTE:
Even though Middle School students already had their portraits taken, they may also wear free dress on this day.
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8th Grade Yearbook Ads are Now On Sale
Do you want to say how much you love your graduating eighth grader or how proud you are of them? Then the StJPII yearbook is the place! Eighth grade yearbook ads are now on sale, and if you are a parent, grandparent or friend who would like to leave a message for your StJPII graduate that will last forever, the perfect place is an ad in the yearbook! Forms have been sent home in the Tuesday folder; however, forms are also available on our website. The deadline is February 22, and ads are sold on a first come, first served basis. Space is limited and once we are sold out, there is no more room, so get your ad in today! If you have any questions, contact Adviser Bev Kimmitt at bkimmitt@jp2.org.
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Middle School Dance
6th, 7th and 8th graders: Come and enjoy friends,
snacks, and the DJ’s best music mix! There will be a Middle School Dance on
February 3, from
7:00 - 9:30 p.m. in the BAC. See the attached flyer for all the information. You must pre-register to attend!
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Save the Date - Parent-Teacher Conferences
Spring Parent/Teacher Conference Day is Friday, February 17. These spring conferences are required for ALL parents of Pre-K, Kindergarten and new students, OR if a teacher or parent requests a conference. This is not a regular school day; there is no BASP. Be on the lookout for a sign up link from the teachers. Please also note that Monday, February 20 is a Student Holiday.
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National Catholic Schools Week begins next week!
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Open House TONIGHT
Do you know anyone who is interested in sending their child to StJPII next year and in becoming part of our school family? Have them attend to our Prospective Family Open House tonight, Tuesday, January 24 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Application information and important dates are also available on our website. Click here to see the brochure we share with prospective families that highlights StJPII's many great features.
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Wear Your Uniforms To Mass This Weekend!
We ask that all students please wear their school uniforms or polos to Mass this weekend to promote our school and Catholic Schools Week. De
pending on the customs of each parish, some of our families or groups of students may be asked to present the gifts. Thank you for sharing the good news about StJPII!
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Watch the Pep Rally on Facebook Live
The Catholic Schools Week Pep Rally featuring the Varsity Cheerleaders is scheduled for next week on Wednesday, February 1, at 1:15 p.m. in the BAC
. Tune in to Facebook Live to see the entire student body showing their SAINTS spirit. The students look forward to this event every year...the volume, energy and joy in the BAC is "off the charts" and an experience you'll have to see to believe.
For the Pep Rally, homerooms will be grouped by color so they can cheer for their "team". Students should wear regular uniform bottoms with either a navy, burgundy or gray shirt (see below; school shirts are preferred, but plain colored shirts are acceptable):
- Navy: Escobedo, Layfield, Clinton, Campo, Byers, Condara, Kim, Festa, Fama, Drewes
- Burgundy: Sutton, Weido, Garcia, Fannin, Denton, Riley, Philips, Cueva, Bowring, Kinchen
- Gray: May, Mondelli, Valencia, Lowen, Love, Ziegel, Yager, McBee, Palmer, Hartfiel
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Steps for Students - Earn Family Commitment
Update: over 40 families have already registered! Your family has another way to earn Family Commitment. Students may participate in the Archdiocese's Steps for Students 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, February 18 next to the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in downtown Houston. 100% of the money you raise will be applied to your 2016-2017 Family Commitment balance. Steps for Students also offers an easy, virtual tool for you to collect pledges and raise money. And, since the race falls on a long holiday weekend for our students, there is even a convenient "snoozer" option for those who can't attend the event in person. To participate, simply visit steps4students.org,
it's just VERY IMPORTANT that you designate StJPII as your school of choice for the funds to be allocated properly. Don't delay...the regular registration deadline is February 1! Please contact Mariangie Pagan if you have any questions regarding Family Commitment.
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Volunteers Are Invited
Our 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 a special Volunteer Appreciation Mass and Breakfast during Catholic Schools Week on Monday, January 30. Mass will begin in the All Saints Chapel at 8:15 a.m., with breakfast immediately following in the Library. We look forward to honoring YOU!
Visit our website to RSVP.
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Volunteer Sign Ups
Have you signed up to volunteer or had your status checked this school year? If not, now is your chance. Visit,
https://www.jp2.org/volunteer-form
to submit your name by this Thursday, January 26.
This is ONLY for those who have not had their status checked yet this school year.
If you have volunteered with the children in the Fall semester - you do not need to do submit your name again. If you have questions, please email
roomparentcoordinatorsjp2@gmail.com
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Thank you to NET Team Host Families
A big thank you to the
Bowring, Pena, Perez and Collette/Padron
families for hosting the NET team last Friday, January 20th. Without these families, we could not have the NET retreat for 7th & 8th grades. Thanks also to Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church in Katy for letting us have the retreat there.
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Challenge and Conquest Clubs
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Upcoming Retreats
Are you ready for an amazing weekend retreat out in the countryside with your friends? Challenge and Conquest will be holding the following weekend retreats for 5th-8th graders: (Click on the links for more info and to register.)
Girls 5th & 6th grade Challenge Retreat - February 3rd- 5th;
Girls 7th & 8th grade Challenge Retreat - February 17th - 19th;
Boys 5th - 8th grade Conquest Retreat - February 10th - 12th
Summer Camps
Challenge and Conquest are offering summer camps for 5th- 9th graders.
June 11-17th - Challenge Girls Summer Camp at Camp Cho-Yeh
June 25 -July 1st- Conquest Boys Summer Camp at Camp Cho-Yeh
These retreats and summer camps are open to all students, regardless if you are in Challenge or Conquest clubs. Registration is online. Questions? Contact Carrie Frain.
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Certificates of Merit
All Art Students will receive a “Certificate of Merit” from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo School Art Committee this week as a "thank-you" for creating rodeo-themed artwork during their art classes. The Committee appreciates that even though few students qualify for the actual show, art teachers use this contest as an opportunity for student artists to showcase their talents and fulfill two quarters of required drawing (T.E.K.S. Art Ed. curriculum).
Spring Art Clubs
The time to sign up for Art Clubs for the Spring Semester is now:
- For 5th - 8th graders: click here for more information
- For 3rd and 4th graders: click here for the Mini Art Club flyer
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ELEMENTARY
Basketball is in full swing. Great job Saints! Team Pictures will be on
Monday, February 6
from
5:30-6:30 pm
. Your coaches will let you know the specific time for your team. Remember to submit your personal basketball photos for the yearbook to the Journalism Staff at bkimmitt@jp2.org.
Volleyball and Baseball Online Registration will be open January 29- F
ebruary 17
on the StJPII Website. If you need more details on these sports, please contact Deanne Gordon.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
Basketball: Last week, all 6 teams played some incredible basketball! On the girls’ side, our 3 teams played at St. Vincent de Paul on Tuesday and the 6th grade and JV teams both won while Varsity had a tough 1 point loss. Then, the girls played at home on Thursday against St. Thomas More and our 6th grade team won by playing another great game, but JV ended in a loss. Varsity played an incredible game and defeated the Tigers displaying some great teamwork.
This past weekend, all 3 of our Lady Saints Basketball teams competed in the St. Thomas More Girls Basketball tournament. Our 6
th
grade team played extremely well, but ended up losing their last 2 games to continue in their bracket. JV had a great showing as well, but was eliminated after a second loss. Varsity went 5 games into the tourney, ending with an overall 3 wins and 2 losses, and fell short of the championship games. All in all, the Lady Saints did great and we are very proud of all 3 teams!
On the boys' side, all 3 teams played against St. Vincent de Paul as well last Thursday. The 6th grade team lost a nail -biter by 3 points, while JV suffered a tough loss despite showing great basketball skills. Our boys' Varsity team played their very best game of the season against the Tigers, but unfortunately did not win.
We are very proud of all of our Saints!
Baseball & Softball tryouts are right around the corner
- The girls' Middle School Softball tryouts will be held on Tuesday, February 7 & Wednesday, February 8 here at StJPII on our field from 3:30-5:30 p.m.
- The boys' Middle School Baseball tryouts will be held on Tuesday, February 7 & Wednesday, February 8 as well, but at MALL, Memorial Ashford Little League fields located at 12900 Westmere Rd. from 4:00-5:30 p.m. Parents may pick up their sons from regular school dismissal and bring them over to the MALL fields so they are dressed and ready to go for their 4:00 start time.
- Students must attend BOTH days of tryouts, and you must have a physical on file for this school year with Mrs. Aertker. Tryouts are open to 6th through 8th grade levels.
Track
Track will soon be off and running too! Please watch upcoming Saints Weekly for all the information.
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Spring Chess Club
The after school BlitzKidz Chess Club is welcoming new students and re-enrolling students for the Spring semester. Email
jp2chessteam@gmail.com for more information or submit the the registration form to enroll.
Lessons start on January 24.
Fees are $300 for existing students and $310 for new students.
BlitzKidz Chess hosts USCF RATED Tournaments for all levels of chess players in the Energy Corridor at Best Brains. Everyone is welcome! The next tournament is Sunday, January 29. Click here for the information or visit www.BlitzKidz.org.
Special congratulations to StJPII 5th grader and BlitzKidz member Keenan Sencio-Sims for placing 2nd at the most recent tournament!
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Theology of the Body for Teens
This two-part series will be at Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church on February 6 and March 5. Click here for more information.
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1/24/17 Prospective Family Open House, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
1/24/17 MS Boys' Basketball Home Game, BAC, 4:30 p.m.
1/25/17 Blue Jean/Spirit Shirt Day
1/25/17 Daily Mass, All Saints Chapel, 7:10 a.m.
1/25/17 Adoration
1/25/17 Early Dismissal (2:00/2:15/2:30 p.m.)
1/25/17 After School Rosary, 2:15 p.m.
1/25/17 MS Boys' Basketball at St. Cecilia, 4:30 p.m.
1/25/17 Dad's Basketball, BAC, 8:00 p.m.
1/26/17 MS Girls' Basketball Home Game, BAC 4:30 p.m.
1/26/17 Spring Volunteer Registration deadline
1/27/17 All-School Mass, 8:30 a.m.
1/27/17 Prospective Family Tours, 10:00-11:30 a.m.
1/27/17 PTO Student Book Club during lunch
1/30/17 Volunteer Mass & Reception, All Satins Chapel, 8:15 a.m.
1/31/17 Prospective Family Tours, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
2/1/17 Steps for Students Registration Deadline
2/1/17 Spirit Day, events begin at 1:15 (Tune in to Facebook Live)
2/1/17 Daily Mass, All Saints Chapel, 7:10 a.m.
2/1/17 Parent Bible Study, SJH, 8:15 a.m.
2/1/17 Talent Show Rehearsal, GSC, 3:45 p.m.
2/1/17 Dad's Basketball, BAC, 8:00 p.m.
2/2/17 Saints Families Meet, 2:00 p.m.
2/3/17 All-School Mass, followed by NJHS Induction, 8:30 a.m.
2/3/17 Student Talent Show, GSC/BAC, 1:15 p.m.
2/3/17 Middle School Dance, BAC, 7:00-9:30 p.m.
2/6/17 Elementary Casual Picture Day
2/6/17 WHCSA Elementary Basketball Team Pictures, 5:30 p.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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