Dear Saint families,
Thank you to so many of you for coming out to our PTO spirit night at Russo’s Pizzeria and supporting me as I discovered a new skill……a TOP CHEF! It was a beautiful evening being able to see all of the students and families enjoying dinner together.
Today, we had our first meeting for our Saint families and they had a wonderful time…the groups are making "Spiritual Bouquets" to send to the sick or elderly. 8th graders will explain that this is part of our Catholic tradition of the Spiritual Works of Mercy. Groups will pray together and a card will be made.
As you continue throughout this week, I would like to share with you my Jesus Calling for today:
“Seek to please ME above all else. Let that goal be your focal point as you go through this day. Such a mind-set will protect you from scattering your energy to the winds. The free will I bestowed on you comes with awesome responsibility. Each day presents you with choice after choice. Many of these decisions you ignore and thus make by default. Without a focal point to guide you, you can easily lose your way. That’s why it is so important to stay in communication with Me, living in thankful awareness of My Presence. You inhabit a fallen, disjointed world, where things are constantly unraveling around the edges. Only a vibrant relationship with Me can keep you from coming unraveled too.” Matthew 6; John 8; Colossians 3.
What beautiful words to remind us that as we make choices we become more aware of His presence in our lives. He is there to assist and guide, if we listen and follow. Together we are on a journey to holiness; as we mentor our children they are watching and learning from us!
In Him We Trust,
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Student Information System (Parent Portal) Link on the StJPII website
Parents can now access the Parent Portal by going on the
StJPII website. Below is a screen shot to illustrate the new Parent Portal button.
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Retake Picture Day/Group Pictures: Full Dress Uniforms
Tuesday, September 25
is Full Dress Group Picture Day and Individual Retake Picture Day.
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Saints Families
Today our Saints Families met for the first time this year! What is a Saint Family, you ask? They are groups of approximately 12 students, one from each grade, who meet periodically to work on special spiritual projects. Each family is named after a saint. Over the years, the students bond as a unit…it is so heartwarming to witness our youngest saints make friends with the older students in their group. When the children reach 8th grade, they become their family’s leader and are responsible for guiding the activities. In the past, the Saints Families have attended prayer services together, made rosaries, or packaged Christmas gifts for those in need. This special StJPII tradition helps our children develop their leadership skills, form cherished relationships, and most importantly, learn about our Catholic beliefs. Be sure to ask your children about the great time they had together this afternoon making their “Spiritual Bouquets!” We are looking forward to this Spring when we will take our Saints Families to the next level and introduce our new House System…more details to come!
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STUCO Store Grand Opening for 2018-2019 School Year
The Student Council (STUCO) store opened for business today. The STUCO store is open on Tuesday and Thurdays for most of the school year from 7:40 – 8:00 a.m. It is an ongoing service project of the Student Council. Members of the Middle School Student Council sell assorted school supplies to our students. This is a convenience for parents and students and the proceeds, along with Coin Clash, are given by the Student Council to a charity in the spring.
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Annual Fund - Company Matching
Did you know that last year StJPII received close to $60,000 in matching gift funds from various companies like Shell, BP, ConocoPhillips, Phillips 66 and Wells Fargo? Even though our official Annual Fund Drive has yet to kick-off, for some of our families, now may be the time to take advantage of your employer's corporate matching program. Your gift to StJPII's Annual Fund makes a difference and helps us fulfill our Mission. Our Annual Fund Drive will begin next month, so in the meantime, please find out if you can double or triple your donation through a matching gift program. We are incredibly grateful for our families who dedicate these funds to our school. For more information please contact the Development Department.
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Library News
Welcome to 2018-2019 in the Library! We are checking out books, learning about Mr. Dewey, and discovering how to be good library citizens. As we pass Labor Day, we will begin collecting fines (of ten cents per book per day), on overdue books to teach responsibility. Students are given one day of grace then fines begin. Please send fines in a baggie or in an envelope. Do not attach money to books. This damages books. Also, encourage students to keep books away from drinks, foods, and pets. The best place for the book is back in the bag after it is read. Happy Reading!
Something New! For our Spanish speaking families and friends, we are planning an online Spanish book fair to serve your needs. More information will be coming soon with the fair slated for early October. We will continue to have our large fall book fair near Grandparent’s Day in November.
The STUDY SKILLS evening parent workshop is coming on
September 25. Learn more about the study skills we teach across the campus. We discuss organization and time management, listening and taking notes, writing research papers and essays, memorizing strategies, ways to improve reading abilities, digesting information in school textbooks, and strategies for taking tests along with tips and hints. This parent only time is filled with useful approaches to tackle common frustrations for students. This is perfect for families with students with learning challenges and especially new parents to St. John Paul II Catholic School. Please click on the Study Skills Workshop below to learn more. Please RSVP to
Ms. Lamb. Please join this informative 90 minute time learning new actions to promote success!
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SJV Fall Bazaar: Volunteers Needed (All Parents and 8th Graders are Eligible)
St. John Vianney Catholic Church will host their annual Fall Bazaar on
Sunday, October 14. All are invited to attend and enjoy a fun day of "Family, Food, Fun & Fellowship. Bingo, Silent Auction & Big Board, BBQ Dinner from Mikeska’s, Merchandise Mart and the Raffle with a chance to win $10,000 in Visa Gift Cards benefiting Parish Charities." More information about the event can be found by clicking
here. StJPII has the opportunity to lead the Cotton Candy / Snow Cone booth and volunteers are needed to work 1-hour shifts. This is also a wonderful time for 8th graders to earn service hours, but they must be accompanied by a parent. To sign up for a shift, please register on the
Sign-Up Genius. Thank you in advance for supporting our neighborhood parish!
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StJPII Homecoming
All current and former families are invited to our first ever Homecoming football game on
Wednesday, September 26 at 5:30 p.m. to kick off the school year! Fun and festivities will abound as we cheer our Saints to victory. We’ll have the Boy Scouts leading us in the Posting of the Colors followed by the Pledge of Allegiance, Mingo's Latin Kitchen and Kona Ice in the parking lot and more! So gather your friends and bring your tailgate gear for what promises to be a great new StJPII tradition.
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Calling all photographers! Amateur or professional!
We are looking for someone to donate their time and services to take pictures of our inaugural Homecoming event next Wednesday, September 26th! Please email
communications@jp2.org
if interested!
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RWTS- Sign up today for Registration/Shirts or to Volunteer
StJPII's annual 5K, which benefits children's cancer in memory of StJPII student Lauren Lockard, is scheduled for
Saturday, October 27
. If you are a runner, would like to sign your child up for the Kids K, or want to buy a shirt visit the button below. We also need volunteers to plan and make this the best race yet! Running experience is a bonus, but not required. Please contact RWTS Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator
Annette Colgan
for more information on Volunteering. If you have questions regarding the Run with the Saints event, please contact our Events Officer
Kaela Lewis
for more information.
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Congratulations
Anabelle Conde, StJPII class of 2015, was selected as National Merit Semi Finalist at St Agnes Academy.
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Parent Messages to Students
The front office has been increasingly receiving more and more requests for changes to student's dismissal locations. The office cannot guarantee that student's receive these messages. Please note that the office will no longer deliver messages to students. Thank you for your cooperation.
Per the Parent Student Handbook:
Please do not call the office and request the school to pass on last minute carpool changes. Please make arrangements in advance and have backup plans with other families, sharing carpool numbers, etc.
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Love and Logic: Date Changed
Parents of our newest and youngest Saints are asked to attend one of two upcoming Love and Logic Workshops presented by former Assistant Principal Dan Courtney (who is currently serving as Principal at Christ the Redeemer Catholic School). One or both parents are encouraged to attend the session that best fits your schedule:
September 27 at 9:00 a.m. OR 6:30 p.m. in St. Jude Hall. "Be not afraid..." to attend this course, where you will learn about how StJPII develops accountability in our students. You will walk away with a better understanding about how StJPII partners with our parents; and take home some practical tips that will help you stay calm and avoid un-winnable power struggles with our children.
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Grandparents Day 2018- Please Submit Contact information
StJPII's annual Grandparents and Special Friend's Day is approaching the Friday before Thanksgiving break. We are in the beginning phases of planning for this special day. All families of StJPII must submit their Grandparents/Special Friends contact information to receive a formal invitation in the mail.
Please submit all contact information for all Grandparents/Special Friends by Monday, September 24. Please contact our Events Officer
Kaela Lewis
for more information.
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WHCSA ~ Elementary Soccer
Coaches please remember the Coach's Meeting will be held tonight
Tuesday, September 18 at MDUMC at 7:30 p.m.
and you must attend this meeting as schedules, rules, and important information will be discussed. Also, remember to check the
Athletic calendar
to see if their are changes to the field usage that could affect your practice times! Uniforms and Coach's shirts will be distributed the week of September 18.
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Middle School
GHCAA ~ Middle School Sports
Over the weekend our Cross Country team participated in the Trinity Klein Invitational and faced some really tough competition. The boys team finished 10th overall out of 11 teams, while the girls finished 6th out of 8 teams.
Top Boys finishers out of 128 athletes:
- Liam Smith finished 42nd
- David DeVaull finished 57th
- Nicolas Garcia finished 63rd
Top Girls finishers out of 73 athletes:
- Averi Garrity finished 21st
- Nicole Halter finished 23rd
- McKay Lawless finished 24th
We are so very proud of all of our SAINTS!
Our Football Team had a great week of practicing in spite of the rainy weather. We defeated St. Elizabeth Anne Seaton last Wednesday 36-6 and improved our undefeated district record to 3-0! Our boys will travel to the Woodlands to play St. Anthony of Padua this Wednesday, September 19, for a 5:00 p.m. game so we wish them luck!
Our Soccer teams traveled to St. Cecilia where JV had a HUGE victory defeating them 8-3 but our Varsity team had a tough loss with a score of 4-3. Our teams will play 3 schools this week so let’s hope we get and stay on a winning track!
In Volleyball world all we can say is WOW! Our Lady Saints had a busy week! All three teams won all of their games against St. Cecilia and St. Francis de Sales! The JV and Varsity teams also participated in the Houston Christian Tournament this past weekend. Varsity placed 2nd in their pool division, and a JV played very well but lost in their last game to Emery Weiner School.
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HEB Box Tops Promotion- September 5-18
HEB is having a “bonus” Box Tops opportunity, today is the LAST DAY to stock up with the bonus promo! Buying 15 box top products in one transaction earns 100 Box Tops for StJPII. What does 100 Box Tops mean to us? That equals $100.00 towards our wish list items! Please consider stocking up at HEB and help us reach our Box Tops for Education goals! Classroom contests begin
September 21 and runs through October 5 so you may still keep clipping! Thank you in advance for supporting this effort.
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Texas Conquest Father/Son Campout
Father Michael Sullivan invites fathers and sons to this campout experience of activities, sports, and talks.
October 12-14 in Buda, Texas for boys ages 5 and up and their fathers. The cost is $150.00. For more information, please see the
flyer. To register go to
www.TexasConquest.com.
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St. John Vianney Fellowship Opportunities
St. John Vianney would like to invite you to the 3rd Thursday Dinner on
Thursday, September 20, 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the Activity Center – Dinner will be Chicken Fried Steak served with mashed potatoes, green beans, bread, dessert, tea and lemonade. Adults are $12 per person. Kids menu offered for kids 12 and under are free.. Reservations needed by Tuesday, September 18. To reserve and pay online
click here or you can reserve and pay at the door contacting
sjvrsvp@stjohnvianney.org or 281-497-1555.
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Save The Date: STH Home Gathering
Calling all 7th and 8th Grade Boys and their parents to a St. Thomas High School Home Gathering on
Sunday, October 14 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Ernie and Michelle Williamson's home. If you have any questions, please contact StJPII's Parent Ambassador,
Stacie Sudkamp.
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Did you know...StJPII purchased round cafeteria tables using Wish List funds that are generated from PTO fundraisers! How awesome to see our students enjoying the new tables! Thank you for supporting the PTO, which helps enhance our school and our students' learning experience.
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9/19 Daily Mass, 7:10 a.m., All Saints Chapel
9/20 Virtus- Protecting God's Children, 8:30 a.m. Library
9/21 All School Mass, 8:30 a.m., BAC/GSC
9/24 Box Tops Contest Begins
9/25 Group Picture/Retake Picture Day- Full Dress Uniform
9/25 Study Skills Workshop, 6:00 p.m., SJH
9/26 Blue Jean & Spirit Shirt Day/Early Dismissal (1:45/2:00/2:15 p.m.)
9/26 Daily Mass, 7:10 a.m., All Saints Chapel
9/26 StJPII Homecoming Game, 5:30 p.m.
9/27 Love & Logic New Family Presentation, 9:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m., SJH
9/28
All School Mass, 8:30 a.m., BAC/GSC
10/1-10/5 8th Grade DC Trip
10/3 Daily Mass, 7:10 a.m., All Saints Chapel
10/3 Adoration, 7:40 a.m., All Saints Chapel
10/3 PTO Meeting, 8:15 a.m., SJH
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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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