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Dear St. John Paul II Families,
First of all, I want to congratulate a number of our students…we had an AMAZING weekend of Saint accomplishments! Our Varsity Girls’ Basketball team played an unbelievable game and truly are Champions! They displayed great character, determination and sportsmanship throughout their game on Saturday. Thank you to all of the fans in the stands. It was extremely special to experience the pride and support of so many families, alumni and students cheering on our team!
Also last weekend, many Middle School students participated in the St. Pius Academic Rally and they too did an AMAZING job bringing home 2nd Place Sweepstakes AND 2nd Place Significa Team! Congratulations to all the participants, who are listed in the article below, for representing StJPII so well.
These two events were a spectacular close to our Catholic Schools Week events. We are truly blessed here at St. John Paul II Catholic School, forming families of disciples and continuing to grow students academically and spiritually to do God’s will.
Have a blessed week,
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NJHS Inducts New Members
One of the highlights of Catholic Schools Week was inducting 23 new members into the StJPII Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS). Membership in NJHS is one of the highest honors that can be awarded to a middle school student. Selection is based not only on academics, but also on the ideals of service, leadership, citizenship, and character. In keeping with StJPII's mission, the NJHS strives to recognize the total student: one who excels in all 5 areas.
Congratulations to the following inductees: Isabela
Alcazar, Carlos
Caldentey, Katelyn
Clark, Gabriela
Clinton, Kate
Conti, Meyer Jane
Davis, Bridget
Dick, Bella
Forkner, Robert
Garrity, Sally
Hall, Sophie
Ibanez-Flores, Laura
Merlina, Kristen
Mohan, Alexandra
Nabors, Emma
Nguyen, Zach
Rehfeld, Macey
Saenz, Allie
Scott, Nhat
Tong, Carolina
Weiland, Ivy
Yeung, Heather
Yeung, and Hannah
Yohr. We are so proud of each of you!
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Academic Rally Honors
Last weekend, Middle School students participated in the St. Pius X High School Middle School Academic Rally, sponsored by the Del Sarto Chapter of the National Honor Society. This event showcases student talents through competitions in:
foreign language,
on-site drawing,
pre-submitted creative writing/art, and a
cademic tests in various disciplines. The rally featured more than
700 entrants in 6th-8th grades from the Greater Houston Area.
StJPII students won in ALL categories and brought home outstanding results, winning a 2nd place sweepstakes (out of 18 schools)! The team of Isabela Cardenas, Ben Rehfeld, and Andrew Thampoe also won 2nd place in the Significa tournament. Additionally,
Analiese Carlile was named top 6th grade student
(out of 292 6th graders) and
Andrew Thampoe was named top 8th grade student
(out of 317 8th graders). Great job!
Congratulations to the following winners by category:
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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 School Holiday.
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Love and Logic: February 16 Class Time Change
The first class of the morning Love and Logic workshop will be held from 9:45 - 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, February 16, after All-School Mass. All other remaining classes will remain as previously stated, from 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
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Online Auction - Next Week
The annual StJPII online auction is around the corner, so mark your calendars for February 15-22. Popular school prizes that are up for bid include: #1 in Carpool, Reserved Parking, Principal for the Day, and the 8th Grade Rosaries. The only way to participate is through your phone, so you can conveniently bid from anywhere. Similar to years past, all proceeds will benefit StJPII. More details are in today's Tuesday folder.
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Crawfish Boil - Save the Date
Plans are already underway for our
3rd Annual Saints @ Sunset Crawfish Boil!
Mark you calendars for the evening of
Friday, April 7,
here on campus. We had over 600 people attend last year, and it will be even bigger and better in 2017!
We are looking for corporate sponsors!
If your business is interested in helping sponsor the event and receiving advertising and promotion opportunities, please contact Advancement Director,
Jessi Cook
. Laissez le bon temps rouler!
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Box Tops- Classroom Contests
The Box Tops Classroom Contests are happening NOW through Wednesday, February 15 at 3:30 p.m.
To participate, clip your Box Tops around the dotted lines on each stamp. Collect your clipped Box Tops & Bonus Box Tops Certificates and send them to your child's homeroom teacher in a sealed and labeled bag/envelope. (
Be sure to put your child’s name and teacher’s name on the bag/envelope so they will get credit.) {
BONUS OPPORTUNITY at
HEB February 8-21: Earn 100 Box Tops when you buy 15 Box Top products in 1 visit; earn 60 box tops when you buy 10 items in 1 visit.}
The homeroom that turns in the highest number of Box Tops will win a FREE DRESS DAY. 2nd place winners will win a FREE SHIRT DAY. There will be 1st & 2nd place winners from PK – 3rd grade and another set from 4th – 8th grade.
Please contact Box Tops Coordinator Amber Gruen if you have any questions. Don't forget, the deadline is Wednesday, February 15 at 3:30 p.m.!
Neon Skate Party at Dairy Ashford Roller Rink
Thursday, February 16 from 4:00-6:30 p.m., please join StJPII for a NEON SKATE PARTY! Wear your neon attire and glow necklaces as we skate, enjoy sweet treats and raffle giveaways at this fundraiser for StJPII. See the flyer for more information.
Volunteer Thank You's
The PTO would like to thank the following volunteers for bringing food for our teacher luncheon last week: Adriana Cayama, Alicia Rehfeld, Analia Gugliotti, Anne Davis, Brenda Holden, Carole Strachan, Claudia Hellmund, Gail Anderson, Hazel Mohan, Heidi Galito, Julia Hillier, Khristine Salvatierra, Leticia Shirley, Lily Luu, Lizette Maya, Marcela Pigurina, Margaret Tucker, Maria Chapellin, Marisela Rodriguez, Nadia Guaida, Nicole Lambert, Patti Breaux, Sanjuana Valdez, Tanya Da Silva, Valentina Lares and Victoria Forkner.
Additional thank you's to the following volunteers for contributing snacks for the January faculty meeting: Danille LaLonde, Jennifer Gomez, Emily Irwin, Alicia Rehfeld, Kathleen DeCorte, Analia Gugliotti, Denise Zaldivar, Anne Davis, Lourdes Codina, Gail Anderson, Martha Rivera, Nicole Lambert, Alisha Johnson, Julie Descant, Antonella Padula Polanco, Machi Valcarcel, Hazel Mohan, Victoria Forkner, Nadia Guaida, Donna Peters, Sanjuana Valdez and Gwen Montesino.
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ELEMENTARY ATHLETICS
Girls' Volleyball Registration is open for grades 4 - 8.
Tee Ball, Softball and Baseball Registration is open for Pre-K - 6th grade.
- Pre-K: Tee Ball
- Kinder: Coach Pitch/Tee Ball
- 1st Grade: Boys-Coach Pitch, Girls- Coach Pitch/Tee Ball
- 2nd Grade: Boys- Coach Pitch, Girls- Coach Pitch Softball
- 3rd Grade: Boys-Pitching machine, Girls- Coach Pitch Softball
- 4th-6th Grades: Boys- Boys Pitch, Girls- Girls Pitch Softball
For all of these elementary sports, games will start on March 25 and will end May 20. All teams are formed on a first come - first registered basis. Registration has a firm close on February 17.
If you have any questions, please email Elementary Athletics Director Deanne Gordon.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETICS
Congratulations to our Lady Saints Varsity basketball team for going to the GHCAA Championship Finals as the #1 seed in the 3A South Division! Our team played an incredible game and displayed such athleticism and poise throughout all 4 quarters, but unfortunately lost in a controversial game ending shot by St. Laurence.
Our team showed sportsmanship and integrity and they are extremely proud ending their season with an overall District record of 12-3.
We are so proud of our Lady Saints!
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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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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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Math+ Course at Strake Jesuit
Strake Jesuit is offering an Advanced Mathematics class, Math+, for 6 weeks on Tuesday evenings this Spring for boys and girls in 6-8th grades. The course will focus on the concept of Infinity.
Click here for the flyer, or contact Mathematics Instructor Mr. Reynold D’Souza for more information.
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Strake Spring Fling
To welcome Spring, Strake Jesuit will open its campus for the 47th Annual Strake Jesuit Spring Fling festival on Sunday, March 5. Enjoy delicious food, games for all ages, technology showcases and live entertainment. See the attached flyer for more information.
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Religious Books Needed
Help us help others! Good Steward Global Initiative is an organization that helps promote literacy by creating libraries around the world. Good Steward recently visited the Catholic basilica in Ladonga Yumbe, Uganda. The church expressed a great interest in establishing a library when Good Steward returns to Uganda this summer. Will you please help by donating religious books for the basilica’s library? The religious books can be copies of the Bible, children’s Bibles, books about saints, catechism books, devotionals/prayer books, etc. Books can be new or gently used. Please send your donations to StJPII between February 14-22. Thank you for your willingness to serve others!
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2/7/17 MS Softball and Baseball Tryouts
2/7/17 Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
2/8/17 Daily Mass, All Saints Chapel, 7:10 a.m.
2/8/17 PTO Meeting, 8:15 a.m.
2/8/17 MS Softball and Baseball Tryouts
2/8/17 Dad's Basketball, BAC, 8:00 p.m.
2/9/17 Love and Logic Parenting Workshop, 6:30 p.m.
2/10/17 Art a la Carte, PK-3rd
2/10/17 All School Mass, GSC, 8;30 a.m.
2/13/17 MS Track Parent Meeting, 5:00 p.m.
2/15/17 Online Auction Begins
2/15/17 Box Tops Contest Ends
2/15/17 Daily Mass, All Saints Chapel, 7:10 a.m.
2/15/17 Parent Bible Study, 8:15 a.m.
2/15/17
Dad's Basketball, BAC, 8:00 p.m.
2/16/17 All School Mass, 8:30 a.m.
2/16/17 Love and Logic Parenting Workshop, 9:45 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
2/16/17 Neon Skate Party at DARR, 4:00 p.m.
2/17/17 Parent/Teacher Conference Day
2/18/17 Steps for Students
2/20/17 Teacher In-service Day - STUDENT HOLIDAY!
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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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