Dear St. John Paul II Families,
As always, we have a lot going on here on campus and beyond! Our 5th graders are enjoying some glorious weather at Camp Allen but I'm looking forward to their return tomorrow. I'm also excited to welcome our Grandparents and Special Friends this Friday. Be sure to visit the Book Fair if you haven't already!
Finally, I would like to express how truly blessed we were as a community to host a Holy Relic of St. John Paul II on campus last week. What a beautiful experience for our students, staff, and parents to be so very close in both presence and spirit to our beloved Patron Saint. I was delighted to hear alumna Alexia Zaldivar along with her sisters of the
Servants of the Pierced Hearts of Jesus and Mary
proclaim to the students that "every choice we make makes a difference and to not be afraid to open wide the doors of Christ." My prayer is that as we enter this season of gratitude we choose to help others and give thanks to our Lord for all the blessings He provides us each and every day. May you, and your family, have a wonderful Thanksgiving break next week!
In Him we trust,
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Principal
P.S.- Thank you to everyone who participated in last week's STUCO coin clash. In total, we raised $5,586 for Sacred Heart Catholic School in Rockport, TX!
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Annual Fund: #GivingTuesday
Save the Date
We are so excited to launch our Annual Fund drive this year in coordination with #GivingTuesday on
November 28. #GivingTuesday is a global giving day that demonstrates how every act of generosity counts, and that they mean even more when we give together. With the events of Hurricane Harvey, we recognize that not everyone will be able to contribute this year, so we need those who can, to prayerfully consider doing more.
Our goal for #GivingTuesday is for 100 families to participate in the Annual Fund with a gift of any amount. Help us reach our goal at
jp2.org/give.
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Optional Casual Uniform Sale
StJPII offers optional uniform pieces for students to wear other than the Full Dress Uniform. They may wear these any day of the week that is not designated “Full Dress.” All prices include state sales tax.
Orders will only be accepted
online.
Orders are due Thursday, November 30, 2017.
Please retain a copy of your order and receipt.
Items ordered will be sent home with the students in late January. The next ordering time is in April for pick up at the August Meet and Greet.
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4th Grade Service Project
StJPII 4th graders are collecting items for the homeless through tomorrow,
Wednesday, November 16.
Donations will be distributed on Thanksgiving Day after a feast provided by the
Breaking Bread Homeless Ministries
. 4th graders will assemble bags of personal items.
Please help by donating blankets, sleeping bags, travel-sized toiletries and socks.
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Grandparents & Special Friends Day: November 17
We are looking forward to our 22nd Annual Grandparents and Special Friends Day on
Friday, November 17.
A few things to note:
- Guests may arrive at 8:30 a.m.
- The program will begin at 9:30 a.m., and will feature the 7th and 8th grade Advanced Band, Middle School Chorale, and all of our Elementary students (grades Pre-K through 5th).
- The program will conclude at 10:30 a.m. when Grandparents and Special Friends will leave the GSC and meet their student(s) in the classroom(s). They are welcome to visit the Book Fair together and take a photo in St. Jude Hall.
- Grandparents are allowed to sign-out students directly with the teachers.
- School will be dismissed early at 12:00 p.m. on November 17.
- There will be no lunch service and no BASP after early dismissal.
- Students should wear their full dress uniforms.
- We are looking forward to seeing all Grandparents and Special Friends. For more information, visit the Grandparents and Special Friends webpage.
Back by popular demand...Parents are welcome to get a sneak-peak of the action and are invited to attend the student dress rehearsal
Thursday, November 16
at 8:30 a.m. in the GSC.
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Get Involved with the Gala Auction
You might have some questions about the upcoming Gala, but don't worry we have got you covered. Check out the
FAQ page
on the Gala website to find out more about tickets, what to wear, underwriting, how to get involved & more!
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***The Gala is not a family commitment earning opportunity.***
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Snacks with Santa- Save the Date
Save the Date for Snacks with Santa this Christmas Season. We will welcome our StJPII community Saturday, December 2
nd
from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. for photos with Santa, crafts, snacks and an activity. For more details, please click on the
flyer
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Elementary Athletics
Soccer
Thank you to all the volunteers and parents for
making this a great season. One more week of
games. We appreciate you sharing your time and children
with us.
Basketball Registration is now Closed!
We are not accepting late registrations at this time. Teams and coaches will be formed over the
next couple weeks and you will get more detail from your coach.
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Middle School Athletics
Attention 5th through 8th grade boys, this is the last week to register for baseball camp, please email
Coach Hertlein
if your son is interested in attending. Camp starts
Saturday, November 18
at 9:30 a.m. at Memorial Ashford Little League, 12900 Westmere Rd.
The Saints boys and girls had a successful start of their seasons this week! Our boys' teams showed hustle and a good defensive prowess against some tough competition in St. Francis de Sales and St. Anne Houston. Varsity split their first 2 games and are 1-1 in district, JV split as well, and our 6th grade boys are 0-1.
The defending champs, Lady Saints Basketball really came out of the gates sprinting ahead in the standings with a 2-0 start for the Varsity team, playing tough opponents in St. Vincent de Paul and St. Thomas More. JV also with a 2-0 start led by their stingy defense and the 6th grade girls split 1-1. Way to go SAINTS Basketball teams!!!
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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!
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Moms Bible Study
Join us for Bible Study
tomorrow at 8:15 a.m.
in St. Jude Hall. The series is called "Catholicism" and gives you the opportunity to go deeper into the truths of our faith with this DVD series by Bishop Robert Barron.
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Texas Conquest Retreat
Texas Conquest is hosting an all boys for grades 5-8th grade retreat on November 17-19.
The Texas A&M Catholic College students are counselors including StJPII alum, David Roy, a sophomore at Texas A&M. Fr. Michael Sullivan is the retreat master. For more information, please see the
flyer
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St. John XXIII High School Admissions Information
St. John XXIII College Preparatory school will now host an Admissions Information Night on
Tuesday, December 5 from 7:00- 8:00 p.m. at St. John XXIII
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11/13-15 5th Grade Trip
11/13-17 Book Fair
11/14 Progress Reports go home
11/14 Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
11/15 Mass, Chapel, 7:10 a.m.
11/15 Bible Study, 8:15 a.m., All Saints Chapel
11/16 Grandparents and Special Friends Day Rehearsal, 8:30 a.m. GSC
11/17 Grandparents and Special Friends Day, Arrival 8:30 a.m.
11/20-11/24- Thanksgiving break
11/29 Mass, Chapel, 7:10 a.m.
11/29 Blue Jeans and Spirit Day/Early Dismissal (2:00/2:15/2:30 pm)
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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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