January 2, 2018

Dear St. John Paul II Families, Happy 2018! I hope your family enjoyed a restful break these last two weeks. As we near the end of this Christmas season, we look forward to celebrating the First Friday Mass and the upcoming Feast of the Epiphany. Today, the Current Family Pre-Enrollment information was sent home. Please be sure to read the information and mark your calendars on the due date for those returning next school year. Please make sure you take a moment and read what's happening on campus in the next few weeks, I can assure you, it will be a busy next couple of weeks. We had a great first day back on campus! I really missed all the children’s smiling faces and the hustle and bustle of our Saints community. I continue to pray that 2018 is full of blessings for your family. In Him we Trust,

Principal P.S.- Did you know the Gala has sold nearly 400 tickets?! How exciting, the 30th year celebration will be Awesome!

School Business

Annual Fund Thank you to all those who have given to the Annual Fund thus far! We are blessed by your generosity. We recognize that not everyone will be able to contribute this year, so we need those who can, to prayerfully consider doing more. With fewer donors and greater need, it is imperative we not only meet but exceed our Annual Fund goal.     Every donation, no matter how small, truly makes a difference! To give online, please visit:  www.jp2.org/give. For more information, please contact Development Director, Jessi Cook.

Current Family Registration for 2018-2019 Pre-enrollment envelopes for all current families are coming home today with pre-enrollment instructions, Tuesday, January 2. All forms need to be completed are  online ;  go to the StJPII website and print out the paperwork. Use the provided envelope to send your completed forms back to the Admissions office. All registration forms are due next  Wednesday, January 10,  along with a registration deposit. This date allows the Admissions Office to determine the number of open spaces for new families, who begin the application process soon after our returning families. Please make every effort to get your paperwork and deposit in on time; a late fee will be charged for every week after the January 10th registration deadline (this late registration fee will not apply to tuition).

Moger Media on campus to film Mass This Friday, January 5, Moger Media will be on campus filming Mass for the StJPII promotional video. All parents are invited to attend. We ask that you refrain from filming or taking photos during Mass. Thank you for your understanding in adv ance.

7th Grade Parent Meeting There will be a meeting for 7th grade parents on  Tuesday, January 9  at 6:00 p.m. in St. Jude Hall to prepare for the 8th grade year, which includes the Washington DC trip in the fall and graduation. We ask that at least one parent from each family please attend this important meeting.

Full Dress Picture Day Save the date... Picture Day is  Tuesday, January 18.   Students will wear Full Dress uniforms. Be on the lookout for your order form envelope which will come home soon. All picture orders are pre-paid.

Strategic Plan Campus Townhall Meeting Please save the date for the campus-wide Strategic Plan Townhall on  January 23 at 6:30 p.m.. Mrs. Bogard and the administrative team will unveil the school's strategic plan and goals for the next three years.

Rainy Day Reminders Just a reminder on rainy days, tardies will be counted. Administration may make the decision to excuse tardies only when there are extreme circumstances or if there is something that happens out of the ordinary that impacts safety conditions. Thank you for understanding.

Upcoming Events

Love and Logic Is brushing up on your parenting skills in your resolutions for the new year?!? Come laugh and learn with Former Assistant Principal Mr. Dan Courtney (currently Principal at Christ the Redeemer Catholic School) during a series of Love and Logic workshops beginning in January 10 . Weekly evening sessions will be offered in January and February for $50 per family. (If you have taken the class before, you are welcome to return for a refresher, or send your spouse for free.) For more information, click here .

StJPII Talent Show open to 4th-8th Grade If you wish to try out for the StJPII Talent Show during Catholic Schools Week, please pick up the registration forms from Mrs. Kim. Sign-ups are due Friday, January 12 at 4:00 p.m. and tryouts are on January 17. Good Luck students!!!

Calling All Engineers! Engineers' Week is  February 18-24, 2018 . Ms. Resweber, technology teacher, is looking for engineers who would be willing to speak to computer science students about their occupations. Speaking engagements can be from 20-40 minutes in length, and speakers can address one or more classes. There are 20 different time periods available! Please contact Ms. Resweber at  cresweber@jp2.org  if you are available to speak or to help in any other way.

30th Anniversary Gala

Don’t You Forget About Me …or the GALA! ONLY 11 MORE GALA SPONSORS ARE NEEDED! We need your help! Do you or someone you know want to support StJPII and get a tax deduction at the same time?  Please consider sponsoring or co-sponsoring one of the following levels.  Sponsorship details are available at http://www.jp2.org/gala.   NEW WAVE Thirty Year Video Sponsor $5,000 WHAM! BidPal Sponsor $5,000 MIAMI VICE       Big Board Auction Sponsor $5,000 DON’T WORRY BE HAPPY Table Sponsor (3 available) $2,500 THE CARS Valet Parking Sponsor $2,500 CHEERS Dinner Wine Pour Sponsors (3 available) $2,500 BACK TO THE FUTURE 80s Surprise Character Sponsor $2,500

THANK YOU SPONSORS! SOLD BRAMANTI TOP GUN Program AV Sponsorship $8,000 SOLD KNOBBE/LAWLESS THE A TEAM Spazmatics Band Sponsor $8,000 SOLD WOODFOREST NATIONAL BANK BOOMBOX Live Auction Auctioneer Sponsor $5,000 SOLD ALLEGIANCE BANK DON’T WORRY BE HAPPY Table Sponsor $2,500 SOLD CLARK DON’T WORRY BE HAPPY Table Sponsor $2,500 SOLD GALITO DON’T WORRY BE HAPPY Table Sponsor $2,500 SOLD KHOURY FREEZE FRAME Photo Booth Sponsor $1,000 SOLD INFINITY ROOFING PET ROCK FARM $1,000 SOLD McJUNKIN & ASSOCIATES, INC. NEON LIGHTS Heads & Tails Sponsor $1,000 Please email heidi.lange@hmlangeconsulting.com or call 713.429.4169 for more information.

BIG BOARD & LIVE AUCTION Do you or someone you know have airline miles or points that can be donated to support StJPII? We are in need of a few more miles or points to put our already totally awesome Big Board & Live Auction items over the top! Don’t worry about the details - they are easy to transfer. Please text or call Michelle Perez 832-731-0943 for more information. UNITED AIRLINES Sponsor a ticket 50,000 miles MARRIOTT POINTS  Sponsor 1 night stay AMERICAN EXPRESS Sponsor a gift card $50.00-$75.00 http://www.jp2.org/gala

PTO Corner

Christmas Thank you & Join Us for StJPII January PTO Meeting! Thank you to all who contributed to the PTO Teacher and Staff Christmas Collection. We appreciate our faculty year round, but it is great to show them our appreciation during the holiday season. We wish all our StJPII faculty and staff a blessed 2018! Our January PTO meeting is tomorrow, January 3 at 8:15 a.m. in St. Jude Hall. All are welcome.   The Faculty Meeting Committee would like to thank the following parents for their donations of food and drink for our last staff meeting: Adriana Cayama, Danille LaLonde, Hazel Mohan, Alicia Rehfeld, Sanjuana Valdez, Gail Anderson, Ana Maria Esteva, Tina Schroeder, Alexandra Riveros, Anne Davis, Andrea Dvorachek, Machi Valcarcel, Rocio Morales, Beverly Alexander, Stina Mosvold, Victoria Forkner, Donna Peters, & Gwen Montesino. Your time and generosity is greatly appreciated!

Coaches Corner

Elementary Athletics Welcome back basketball players. The season officially begins with games on January 13. The coaches will receive their schedules at the Coaches meeting on January 9 and send them to parents the following week.

 Middle School Athletics Hello to all and a very Happy New Year! I hope all of you had a wonderful and blessed Christmas! On Thursday, January 4, our Lady Saints play at HOME against St. Thomas More, Varsity plays first, then JV and then 6th grade. Games begin at 4:30 p.m. On Friday, January 5 , the Boys will play AWAY vs St. Anne Houston, Varsity only, ED at 3:00 p.m.

Community Events

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!

St. Thomas High School Bus Informational Meeting at StJPII St. Thomas High School will offer transportation services starting in 2018! Parents interested in attending St. Thomas High school, please come out and learn about transportation service with a drop off/pick up location at StJPII. The meeting will be in held on January 4 in St Jude Hall from 8:00-9:00 a.m. For more information, please contact the STH Parent Ambassador, Stacie Sudkamp .

Duchesne Academy Open House Duchesne Academy will host an Open House on January 7, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Attend the open house to learn more about the school and how to apply to Duchesne. Attached is a flyer for more information.

St. Thomas High School Open House St. Thomas High School will host an Open House on January 7, 2018. Open House is a great opportunity to get to know the St. Thomas community by visiting with our teachers, faculty, staff, coaches, and most importantly our students. Attached is a flyer for more details. To register for the event at  visit.sths.org. If you have any additional questions, please contact STH P arent Ambassador, Stacie Sudkamp .

Calendar

1/2 Classes Resume 1/3 PTO Meeting, 8:15 a.m., SJH 1/4 STH School Bus Informational meeting, 8:00 a.m. 1/5 Report Cards go home 1/5 All School Mass, 8:30 a.m. 1/5 School Tours, 10:00 a.m. 1/9 7th Grade Parent Meeting, 6:00 p.m. 1/9 Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m. 1/10 Pre-Enrollment closes at 3:00 p.m. 1/10 Love and Logic Parent Workshop, 6:00 p.m. 1/12 All School Mass, 8:30 a.m. 1/15 School Holiday 1/17 Love and Logic Parent Workshop 1/18 Full Dress Picture Day 1/19 All School Mass, 8:30 a.m.

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