Dear St. John Paul II Families,
What a fabulous event this last Friday! I was overwhelmed with gratitude that so many of our saint families were able to come together at the Crawfish Boil to share a meal and spend time with one another. Thank you for being a part of StJPII and sharing in the many blessings of this community!
Great News!!!! Because of the amazing support of so many members of our StJPII family, we have reached our Annual Fund Goal of $500,000! With a humble and grateful heart, I thank you for giving so generously so that we can be empowered to continue to live out and advance our mission here at St. John Paul II Catholic School.
As holy week comes to a close, I pray that you, through your Lenten journey this year, have grown closer to the Lord, sharing in his suffering and allowing your hearts to open deeper to love like Him. Now we can enjoy the Easter celebration of his Resurrection!
Because
he lived, died and rose for us, we have renewed hope and are forgiven, no matter how small or large our sin may be. Allelulia!
Have a blessed Easter!
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What else can we say but, "WOW"!?! The 3rd Annual Saints @ Sunset Crawfish Boil was an overwhelming success with over 850 students, parents, former families, alumni, grandparents and friends attending! The beautiful springtime evening of fun and fellowship featured something for everyone, including boiled crawfish or fried catfish and shrimp, catered by BB's Cafe on Eldridge Parkway. Adults also enjoyed LIVE music, dancing and beer! The kiddos noshed on cheese pizza and enjoyed face painting, playing on the field and going crazy in several large jumpy castles. Plus, the young ones loved hanging out with Houston Dynamo's soccer mascot "Diesel"! Food trucks parked in the StJPII lot, selling hot, sugary beignets and icy cold snow cones that satisfied everyone’s sweet tooth. A big thank you to the volunteers who made the event run so smoothly!
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Early Dismissal Thursday
Since this Thursday, April 13 is Holy Thursday, we will have Early Dismissal. We will dismiss PK/K at 11:00 am, 1st - 5th grades at 11:15, and Middle School at 11:30. There will be no BASP after dismissal. Enjoy your long Easter weekend with your families. School will resume Monday, April 17.
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And the Winner is...
Congratulations to the Unger family! They are the winners of the Tuition Raffle and will receive one free year of tuition for next school year.
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Kudos
Congratulations to 7th grader Nhat Tong! He competed in the State Level of the National Geographic Geography Bee on March 31st in Dallas. While he did not make it to the Nationals, he represented himself and the StJPII Saints wonderfully. Way to go, Nhat!
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Chess Challenge
All StJPII students are invited to participate in a private Chess Challenge tournament in the GSC on Tuesday, April 25. Students do not need to be in the Chess Club to participate! Registration is only $5 and includes 3 rounds of play, snacks and awards. Students will be grouped by ability and there will be separate sections for elementary and middle school. Please see the attached BlitzKidz flyer for more details.
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Mini Cheer Camp is Closed
At this time, the StJPII Mini Cheer Camp on May 5th is full. Please contact Cheer Coach Kim McCurry for more information.
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Social Media and Middle School Students
Dear Parents,
At the risk of becoming the Least Popular Adult in your child's life, I am sharing this article I recently came across in a current Psychology Today magazine. Basically, it covers why Middle Schoolers are generally not mature enough to handle social media and all that it entails. I hope you find it helpful and that it provides some good support for those of you whose children are already navigating those waters. Remember that Mrs. Bard (Hibbs) and I are also always available for any help you need regarding the social, emotional, and academic lives of your children.
God's Blessings,
StJPII Middle School Counselor
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Nourishing Your Growing Child
Please join us April 26 from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. in St. Jude Hall for a talk with Laura Laine, MEd, RDN, LD. Laura is a registered dietitian with over 37 years of experience and will talk about helping your child enjoy a healthy relationship with their growing body. Click here for more details.
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FUN IN THE SUN- REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
Fun in the Sun 2017 is on Friday, May 26! We have streamlined the process so that all registration is online including: tickets, lunch and t-shirts – no paper registration packets will be sent home this year! Registration will close on Friday, May 5.
THINGS TO KNOW:
- Each student needs tickets or a package to participate in Fun in the Sun.
- If your student wants to buy Chick-fil-A lunch on FITS day, you must purchase it online. ECI will not be open or serving meals.
- T-shirts are optional, and are also available for purchase online. They will be sent home with your youngest child.
- Finally, you have the opportunity to spread some ‘sunshine’ on StJPII by making a donation to Fun in the Sun. For each online donation, a sun with the donor’s family name or student name will be displayed on the chain link fence by the pavilion. These donations help to cover the costs of the activities and games for this event, such as: the rock wall, the bungee jump, prize booth and so much more!
- If you have any questions or need more information, please contact FITS Coordinator Kristen Matthews (fits@jp2.org).
FITS FUN FACT #4: Fun in the Sun festivities will take over campus on May 26, PreK – 1st grade will have their carnival and rides in the back of the school near the big playground. Lower elementary and middle school (2nd-7th) activities will be in the front of the school, on the pavilion and fields. 8th grade helps out during the day with the games and the youngest students, but they will also participate in the FUN. The day will begin with Mass. Band and Chorale concerts, lucky basket drawing and demonstrations by the Cheer squad will be the grand finale at the end of the day. As always, we are working hard to make it a wonderful and memorable time for everyone!
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Reminder: Box Tops Contest Winners Free Dress Day - Tomorrow
Tomorrow will be a Free Dress Day for
Mrs. Clinton's and Mrs. Yager's
homerooms, as they were the first place winners of the Spring Box Tops Contest!
Mrs. Lowen's and Mrs. Bowring's
homerooms will enjoy wearing a "free shirt" on this day for coming in 2nd place. Please be sure to follow all dress code guidelines as outlined in the Handbook.
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Ambassador Families Needed
We still need about 25-30 additional Ambassadors for families of our newly enrolled students! All current families (YOU) are qualified! Please sign up at: https://www.jp2.org/ambassador-family-program.
Specific Requests:
More than 50 of our new students will begin in grades Pre-K through 1st, and additional volunteers are needed for those families. Within that group, we’d also like to fulfill requests for various bilingual ambassadors (two recent requests are for Vietnamese and French). Other specific requests may continue as more new families sign up. Latest estimates give us about 72 new students from 62 new families (in all grades)! If you haven’t already signed up, we need you!
What do Ambassadors do?
Ambassadors simply reach out to new parents, and offer to answer any questions during their transition at our school and throughout the year. They are a friendly welcoming face from our StJPII community. It is something you can do on your own time, and we’ve received many positive comments about this program. Current families may even learn something new about the school through the process. The new family Saint Welcome coffee is quickly approaching on April 25, so we need all potential Ambassadors to register as soon as possible.
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Optional Casual Uniform Orders for Next Year
Now is the time to order optional casual uniforms for next year, which include sweatshirts and polos. Orders will only be accepted online through our website. You must place your order by April 28. All orders will be available for pickup during Meet and Greet in August. Please keep a copy of your receipt. We will have a limited number of uniforms available on Meet and Greet Day in August. If you order on Meet and Greet day, they will be delivered to your student in late September. We will not have another time to order this school year...so don't delay!
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Annie is Coming - Save the Dates
This year, StJPII families will have two opportunities to see the StJPII Spring Musical! The StJPII Choir will perform "Annie" on Monday, May 1 and Tuesday, May 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the GSC. See this flyer for details and to order your tickets.
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1st Annual StJPII Classic Golf Tournament
StJPII is hosting the 1st Annual “StJPII Classic” golf tournament to raise funds for St. John Paul II Catholic School on Sunday, May 21 at the Golf Club at Cinco Ranch. Individuals and teams are welcome to register for this inaugural event; t
he entry fee is $125 for individuals, or $500 for a foursome. When you register you will have the option to list the names of others with whom you would like to play.
Registration will open at 11:00 a.m. The scramble format will tee-off at 1:00 p.m., with a shotgun start. The tournament includes a boxed lunch, a hole-in-one contest, mulligans and door prizes. Various corporate and individual sponsorship opportunities are available. Your family may also sponsor a hole to honor your child, grandchild or other family member. Please contact StJPII Advancement Director, Jessi Cook for more information.
We anticipate that the StJPII Classic will become one of our most-anticipated events for golfers in our community, so REGISTER ONLINE today!
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Summer Enrichment Program
Children 3 years old through 8th grade
are invited to the StJPII S
ummer Enrichment
Program (SEP), June 12-30, where we emphasize hands-on
exploration in a fun, stimulating
and supportive environment. The
program features small class sizes, is
taught by highly qualified teachers
and is designed to: p
rovide academic and
social enrichment; p
repare students for their
upcoming school year; b
uild upon Reading,
Math & Study Skills; and h
elp new students make friends,
while introducing them to the StJPII
campus, curriculum and culture. The registration fee is $710 for the first child; there is a $50 discount for each additional child.
For more information, contact SEP Coordinator Kim McCurry. Additional information can also be found on our website, including the
SEP Brochure
and
Registration.
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ELEMENTARY ATHLETICS
No Volleyball or Baseball practices on Good Friday.
No games this Saturday.
PARENTS AND COACHES: Check out our website for our new online
Positive Coaching classes. We are offereing you the online courses so you can view them conveniently from anywhere, on your own time.
There are three
classes from which to choose. We have a limited number of classes, so do not wait too
long. Be one of the first to try this new approach!
http://www.jp2.org/pca-positive-coaching-alliance
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To all current 5th grade parents,
I would like to invite you to attend an informative meeting as to how our Middle School Athletic program operates being that you are ALMOST Middle School parents! It can be very overwhelming with the transition from Elementary to Middle School for you, as well as your children, so I think the meeting will help you to understand how the athletic program works. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 26th at 6:00 pm and will be held in the GSC. Some of our Middle School Coaches will be there as well. We will cover information regarding protocols, tryouts, communication with parents, obligations and responsibilities of the athlete and the parent, as well as commitments and team sportsmanship. We welcome you to bring your upcoming middle school child as well.
I hope you can make it, I promise it will be very informative, helpful, and will not take too long!
GO SAINTS!
Coach Hewitt
Middle School Athletic Director
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
On April 8th, the Track and Field team competed in the St. Vincent De Paul Catholic School meet. The Saints Girls' team finished in 5th place, while the Saints Boys' team finished in 9th place. The following runners received medals:
Catherine Dang (1st place 7th grade 4X100; 1st place 7th grade 100M)
Bridget Dick (2nd place 8th grade 4x100; 2nd place 8th grade 4x200)
Meyer Davis (1st place 7th grade 4x100, 1st place 4x400)
Daniela Esqueda (1st place 7th grade 4x100; 1st place 7th grade 4x400)
Keely O'Connor (2nd place 8th grade 4x100; 2nd place 8th grade hurdles; 2nd place 8th grade 4x200)
Timi Odufuye (3rd place 7th grade 100M)
Alex Nabors (1st place 7th 4x100; 1st place 7th grade 4x400)
Lily Rizzo (2nd place 8th grade 4x100; 3rd place 8th grade 400M)
Karen Rodriguez (2nd place 8th grade 4x100; 2nd place 8th grade 4x200)
Allie Scott (1st place 7th grade 4x400)
Eva Turner (1st place 6th grade 800M)
Beth Ventura (2nd place 8th grade 4x200)
The Track & Field Saints continue to prepare for the preliminary championship qualifiers on April 22nd at Barnett Stadium.
In Baseball, our boys were supposed to play St Augustine last Wednesday, but the opposing team had to forfeit….so we then moved on to our next game, which was Friday against St. Cecilia. We played an outstanding game and walked away with a huge win over the Indians!
Our Lady Saints split their week with some great wins over St Frances de Sales and Holy Family, playing outstanding offense and defense! But then Holy Family came to us yesterday and we just couldn’t finish with a win to continue our streak!
Great job to all of our SAINTS!
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SUMMER ATHLETICS CAMPS
Please check our website for some soccer and basketball camps being offered at StJPII this summer:
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IWA Summer Volleyball Camp
Incarnate Word Academy is hosting a Volleyball Camp this summer for rising 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Click here for more information.
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St. Pius Summer Camps
St. Pius X is proud to introduce the SPX Summer Camp Program. This summer, SPX will offer camps for Academics, Fine Arts, and Athletics. Registration is available online at:
SPX Summer Camps 2017.
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4/11/17 MS Softball Game Home vs. St. Laurence, 4:30 p.m.
4/11/17 Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
4/12/17 Daily Mass, All Saints Chapel, 7:10 a.m.
4/12/17 Parent Bible Study, 8:15 a.m.
4/12/17 MS Softball Game Away vs. St. Augustine, 4:30 p.m.
4/12/17 Dad's Basketball, BAC, 8:00 p.m.
4/13/17 Holy Thursday - Early Dismissal (11:00/11:15/11:30 a.m.) - NO BASP
4/13/17 Stations of the Cross, 8:30 a.m.
4/14/17 Good Friday - School Holiday
4/18/17 Book Fair Opens
4/18/17 Accompanying Your Adolescent, SJH, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
4/18/17 Cheer Tryouts, 3:30 p.m.
4/19/17 Daily Mass, All Saints Chapel, 7:10 a.m.
4/19/17 Parent Bible Study, 8:15 a.m.
4/19/17 Cheer Tryouts, 3:30 p.m.
4/19/17 Dad's Basketball, BAC, 8:00 p.m.
4/20/17 PTO Teacher Appreciation Lunch
4/20/17 Cheer Tryouts, 3:30 p.m.
4/21/17 All-School Mass, GSC, 8:30 a.m.
4/21/17 Art a la Carte, PK - 3rd
4/21/17 Book Fair Closes
4/21/17 PTO Book Club
4/21/17 School Tours for Prospective Families, 10:00 a.m.
4/21/17 Cheer Tryouts, 3:30 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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