Dear St. John Paul II Families,
Can you believe it ….only 11 days left to go.......and then it is summer-time! I hope you all are planning some wonderful summer vacations and time together as a family. Please be aware that we provide the school calendar very early so that you can make every effort to plan accordingly so that your children do not miss instructional time. We try to provide several opportunities throughout the year and weeks in the summer for your family to travel. Please refrain from scheduling trips or family vacations on school days. Our last day of school is June 1st. All extended absences must be approved by the Principal. Please look at the school calendar for the 17/18 school year…and begin to plan!
One change for the 17/18 school year calendar that many of you may have noticed is the schedule for Parent/Student Teacher conferences. According to TCCED, our accrediting agency, going forward, these days must have four hours of instructional class-time to be officially counted, so please know that conference days will be required days for attendance. Next year, we will have a half-day in the morning for instruction, and the remainder of the day will be for conferencing.
Lastly, we are quickly closing out the school year and I wanted to make sure that you all know that 8th grade graduation is by invitation-only due to limited space and we want to be certain that we can accommodate the 8th graders and their families. Thank you for your support.
God Bless,
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P.S. How often does your family eat meals together? At this busy time of year, sometimes it can be nearly impossible to do so. I came across this video, called "Live It! Why Eating Together Matters", which really emphasizes the importance of family meal time in our busy world today. Please take a moment to watch it - you'll be glad you did.
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Theatre Arts Production TONIGHT - Alice
Come see the Theatre Arts students' one act play, Alice, adapted from the beloved children's classic Alice in Wonderland TONIGHT at 7:00 p.m. in the GSC. Alice discovers a strange world filled with a Mad Hatter, the King and Queen of Hearts and even a grinning cat! Come along with Alice and meet some of the the most unusual, whimsical and delightful characters that have ever graced the StJPII stage!
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Used Uniform Sale this Thursday
The Spring Used Uniform Sale will be held on this
Thursday, May 18
from
7:00 a.m. to noon
in St. Jude Hall.
Stock up on uniforms for next school year while you support the Class of 2018! If you have any questions, please contact Angie Mills at
amills14@gmail.com
.
FRIENDLY REMINDER: Please do not park in the carpool lane on Thursday morning before school.
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Middle School Exams
Middle School Exams will be held on Thursday, May 18 and Monday - Wednesday, May 22 - 24, 2017.
The schedule is as follows:
Thursday, May 18 6th, 7th and 8th grades - Electives
Monday, May 22 6th - none
7th - History
8th - Math and Literature
Tuesday, May 23 6th - Math
7th - Math
8th - English and History
Wednesday, May 24 6th - Language
7th - Language
8th - Theology and Science
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Fun in the Sun - 10 Days Away
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Registration
Thank you so much to all of the families who registered for FITS this year. You are still able to purchase tickets, packages and donate to Fun in the Sun online, but lunch orders are no longer available. For the families who have missed the deadline, please contact Kristen Matthews,
fits@jp2.org
for help.
Families who registered and selected to pay by check, please send in your payment. Checks with your Family ID written on them can be sent to the office in an envelope marked ‘Fun in the Sun’, you do not need to include any paperwork or receipt.
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Volunteers
Thank you to everyone who has volunteered...all volunteer slots are completely full in the front with the 2nd-7th graders! However, there are a few spots still open in the back with the PK-1st graders. It is a fun day to hang out with your kids and support our school. You must be VIRTUS trained and StJPII volunteer approved to work during FITS. You may sign up to volunteer at the following link:
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Shirts
Our t-shirts were a big hit again this year! Unfortunately, this means we are running low on some t-shirt sizes. If we are out of your student’s size, then we will send home one that is one size larger and do our best to accommodate your request.
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Coolers and Canopies Needed
Coolers (large ones, too) are needed for FITS to ice down drinks and to store the snow cone ice. Canopies provide needed shade for a number of the event booths and other areas. Please drop off coolers and canopies, labeled with your name, anytime during morning carpool beginning Wednesday, May 24. Coolers and canopies need to be picked up after FITS ends.
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NOTE: There will be no BASP on the afternoon of
Friday, May 26th due to Fun in the Sun Day!
Students will be dismissed at 2:30 p.m.
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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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Advertising Sales / Online Student Directory
For the 2017-2018 school year, our Student Directory will be completely online!
Benefits:
- Free!
- Convenient & Secure! Available on your computer or phone through the secure Parent Portal app.
- Current! If your friends move, you will always have the most up-to-date contact information at your fingertips.
More good news - you may sell advertisements to fulfill your 2017-2018 Family Commitment. Instead of selling printed School Directory ads that have a very limited reach, you may sell online advertising space in Saints Weekly, which has a much wider audience. You will get DOLLAR for DOLLAR credit for whatever you choose to sell. Please be sure to consult the Company List before approaching any businesses because some families have established relationships with many vendors.
Please use the attached form when selling your ads. We hope you find this a welcome change; we are excited about offering you this convenient upgrade.
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Brick Pavers
Did you know that the PTO sponsors a paver program that funds the StJPII community garden? The beautiful paver pathway circles the Pope statue in the heart of our campus. Now that spring sports are concluding, if you are interested in purchasing a personalized brick to honor your Coaches as a gift, please download the Paver Order Form
our website. Pavers are a special way to make a lasting tribute and honor those who make a big difference.
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Elementary Sports
This is the last week for Volleyball and Baseball. Thank you parents and volunteers for all that you do. We could not do it without you! It has been a great season for both sports.
Soccer sign up will open mid-July. Have a great summer.
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Middle School
Methodist is back for our annual Preparticipation Physicals for our StJPII students. You can simply download the StJPII physical form on the Middle School Athletic website, complete the parent information section, bring it with you to St. Jude Hall on
June 8th,
and Methodist will complete your child's physical! The cost is $20 per athlete ~ no appointment needed! See the attached
flyer.
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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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SJXXIII Summer Camps
St. John XXIII College Preparatory is hosting two camps this summer. A six-week strength and conditioning camp will be offered for athletes in the 7th- 12th grades, starting on Monday, June 12. Please see the flyer for more information.
A summer soccer camp will also be held at St. John XXIII College Preparatory Monday, June 12 through Thursday, June 15 for athletes in grades 5- incoming freshman. Times for the camp are 8am-11am. For details, please see the flyer here.
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Flamenco Night Benefiting Regnum Christi
Let's get together to celebrate another school year... What about live Spanish music for a cause? Please join us for a Flamenco night benefiting Legionaries of Christ and Consecrated Women. The event will take place Saturday, May 20 at 8:30 p.m. at Habanero Restaurant. Please see the attached flyer for more information and
click here to buy tickets.
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5/16/17 Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
5/16/17 Theater Arts Production, 7:00 p.m., GSC
5/17/17 Dad's Basketball, 8:00 p.m., BAC
5/18/17 MS Exams - Electives
5/18/17 Used Uniform Sale, 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., SJH
5/18/17 Pope Play by First Grade, 9:30 a.m., GSC
5/19/17 All School Mass/1st Communion Celebration, 8:30 a.m., GSC
5/21/17 StJPII Classic Golf Tournament at Cinco Ranch Golf Club, 1:00 p.m.
5/22/17 MS Exams
5/22/17 New Cheer Parent Meeting, 6:00 pm, SJH
5/23/17 MS Exams
5/24/17 MS Exams
5/24/17 Dad's Basketball, 8:00 p.m., BAC
5/26/17 FUN IN THE SUN DAY
5/26/17 All School Mass, 8:30 a.m., GSC
5/26/17 Early Dismissal, 2:30 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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