Dear Saint Families,
Happy Catholic Schools Week!
What a fabulous weekend! Thank you to everyone who attended our fantastic International Festival! I also especially want to thank the parent volunteers who made it such an fun evening for our entire community. Catholic Schools Week is officially in full swing and our saints are already enjoying the many celebrations we have planned. Hopefully next time you visit campus, you will see the many bright stars in our main hallway…each one represents an act of kindness a student performed to bright someone’s day. I’d also like to express my gratitude to our volunteers who greeted our teachers with coffee and treats yesterday! What a great way for the faculty to begin this week!
Catholic Schools Week gives us an opportunity each year to reflect on our many blessings of being part of a Catholic School. It is also a time for us to celebrate and share the good news about StJPII! In that spirit, I’m looking forward to seeing everyone wearing their Blue Ribbon t-shirts for tomorrow’s pep rally! Please take a moment to read this entire Saints Weekly since so many events are planned in the coming weeks. As we close out this week, I hope to see all of you on Friday for First Friday All-School Mass.
In Him,
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Principal
P.S. – In case you hadn’t heard, tomorrow is StJPII Family Night – which means no homework! Enjoy spending time together!
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School Uniform Policy
As we are experiencing colder weather, please see the reminders on our uniform rules.
- Socks- Solid white, black, or navy socks. Tights may be navy, white, or grey. (Leggings and footless tights are not allowed)
- Students are required to wear a StJPII sweater or sweatshirt on campus. Additional outerwear may be used over, but not in place of StJPII sweaters/sweatshirts when students are outside for recess or PE. Burgundy sweaters or vests are required on dress uniform days and must be worn in the buildings or as the 1st layer over dress uniforms when it is cold. No other sweaters, sweatshirts, or jackets may be worn on dress uniform days inside the buildings, or going to another building. Students may wear additional coats and jackets over the StJPII sweater/vest on cold days for recess and P.E. All jackets, including StJPII jackets and outerwear must be hung in lockers or closets during the school day.
- Long sleeve shirts under polos are not acceptable. Students may wear a StJPII sweater or a StJPII sweatshirt over their polos to keep warm.
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First Friday All-School Mass
This Friday,
February 1,
we will continue our tradition of honoring the First Friday devotion with an all-school Mass. After Mass, we will induct our National Junior Honor Society Members (NJHS). Please join us as we worship together as a community on what will be a very special day.
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Half-Day scheduled for February 15
February 15 is a half day for StJPII students. There will be no BASP in the afternoon, nor will there be cafeteria service. Please mark your calendars. (Information about as needed afternoon conferences coming next week.)
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After-School Clubs
Click on the various links to see club flyers, contact information, and online registration.
· Co-Ed Code Club (4th-8th Grade) - Cecilia Resweber’s club info and registration form
here
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Sweet Memories in Saintsland Father Daughter Dance FAQs
When is it?
Sweet Memories in Saintsland is on
Friday, February 8 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
in the Bramanti Athletic Center.
How do I purchase tickets?
Purchase your tickets
HERE or the button below!
The deadline to purchase tickets is Monday, February 4, so don't wait too long.
Who is invited?
All StJPII PreK-8th Grade girls and their dads are invited. An uncle or another leading male may also attend.
How much is it and what does that price include?
It is $40 for each father/daughter duo and $10 for each additional daughter. That price includes: keepsake photo, snacks and drinks and a night full of fun!
What is the dress code?
The dress code is dressy - which means it can be your Sunday best or even a little dressier - it is all up to you.
Tickets are on sale now! Please click on the links below for more information.
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Steps for Students
Students and families are invited to the Archdiocese's Steps for Students 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, February 16
next to the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in downtown Houston. Steps for Students a fun community event supporting Catholic education, and also offers an easy, virtual tool for you to collect pledges and raise money for StJPII. To participate, simply visit
steps4students.org
but it is VERY IMPORTANT that you designate StJPII as your school of choice for the funds to be allocated properly. After registering, participants will create personalized fundraising websites that can easily be forwarded to friends and family asking for their support.
Even if you cannot attend, there is a convenient "snooze" option that still allows you to participate virtually! And, we have some fantastic prizes for the students who support StJPII:
- Free Dress for anyone who registers
- A pizza party for the homeroom with the most registrations
- PE Teacher for the Day for the individual Top Earner
Once you get downtown, you will get swept up in the excitement of promoting Catholic schools, and it's an awesome opportunity to show your Saints pride! Don't delay, registration is now open! The cost to participate will increase $10 on February 1. If you have any questions, please contact the Communications Office.
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Crawfish Boil - Save the Date- April 12, 2019
Plans are already underway for our
5
th Annual Saints @ Sunset Crawfish Boil!
Mark your calendars for the evening of
Friday
, April 12,
here
on campus. We have already booked the band, BB's catering for the Crawfish, Kona Ice and a beignet truck! We had over 800 people attend last year, and it will be even bigger and better in 2019!
If you would like to volunteer to help make this event event better, send an email to
Communications@jp2.org
. We are also looking for corporate sponsors!
If your business is interested in helping sponsor the event and receiving advertising and promotion opportunities, please contact Communications and Events Officer,
Kaela Lewis
.
Tickets will go on sale after Spring Break.
Laissez le bon temps rouler!
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StJPII International Festival
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The International Festival was a huge success! We are pleased that so many people from the StJPII community enjoyed the food, performances and most of all, learning about the different cultures at our wonderful school.
The night would not have been possible without the generosity of time and spirit that so many volunteers put into the event. We would like to recognize everyone who volunteered to organize a country booth - their efforts made the International Festival possible.
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BRAZIL
Valeria Gama
Luciana Molinari
Ana Palmai
BULGARIA
Iva Knobbe
CHINA
Yahlei Barrios
Dung Dinh
Felix Rantow
Ervina Widjaja
Kate Yuan
COLOMBIA
Maria Hernandez
Viviane Lozano
Lina Marquez
Liliana Medina
Angela Molina
Olga Nesic
Lina Quintero
Claudia Sarmiento
Lorena Van Metre
Julieta Villar Torres
FRANCE
Tanya Da Silva
Anne-Sophie Lucquin
GERMANY
Rosanna Halter
INDIA
Sumitha Joy
Alli Kulandhaivelu
ITALY
Carmen Izzo
Federica Penovi
Cecilia Resweber
LEBANON
Suzanne Krejci
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MEXICO
Sonia Benavides
Mariana Burgoa
Monica Davila
Natalia Gaitan
Linda Garcia
Patricia Garza
Jeanette Gil-Jadallah
Margarita Hernandez
Claudia Hellmund
Lizette Maya
Marcela Osuna
Aida Patino
Mayra Rodríguez
Leticia Shirley
Gracia Villasana
Beatriz Zenizo
NIGERIA
Teresa Adegbesan
PANAMA
Alicia Molina
Martha Rivera
PERU
Patricia Quiros
Alexandra Riveros
Fabiola Stonaker-Kueser
Machi Valcarcel
PHILIPPINES
Jill Cardona
Liezl Lambert
Hazel Leyco
Gwen Montesino
Vivienne Policarpio
Vivian Ramos
Angelica Rillo
Ebba Tsinopoulos
POLAND
Katarzyna Przybylska
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PUERTO RICO
Mariangie David
Cristina Negron
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
Beverly Alexander
Joy Austin-Ramsaran
Stacey Cline
Cheryl Oceani
UNITED KINGDOM
Julia Hagen
Maria Taylor
U.S.A.
Caryn Craig
Tiffany Doucette
VENEZUELA
Maria Valentina Bracho-Rodon
Ana Briceno
Dive Carolina Casas
Ana Maria Esteva- Parra
Maria Estrada Chapellin
Maria Gabriela Gil
Maria Klemprer-Bello
Liza Molero
Rossana Montilva
Mary Parra
Lourdes Pozo
Isabella Sanchez
Tiana Vesce
Carlota Zambrano
VIETNAM
Rebecca Le
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CHAIPERSON
Alexandra Riveros
COMMUNICATIONS
Gabi de la Rosa
COUNTRY BOOTHS
Hazel Leyco
Katarzyna Przybylska
Zola Salako
DECORATIONS
Marcela Gaviria
Leticia Shirley
Carlota Zambrano
PERFORMANCES
Erika Cabello
Heidi Dietrich
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LOGISTICS
Tanya Da Silva
Gwen Montesino
Marcela Osuna
Sara Nuñez
SET UP/CLEAN UP
Lina Quintero
Irene Tufo
SPONSORS
Maria Isabel Estrada Chapellin
Maria Gabriela Gil
Maria Klemper-Bello
Antonella Padula
Tiana Vesce
TREASURER
Olga Nesic
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All booths
America the Beautiful - song and parade
Performed by: Mrs Dao's Triple Duo - Featuring a parade with children
from all country booths
Brazil
Aquarela Brasileira- a Carnival Parade
Performed by: Carolina Barros (5th grade) Gabriel Amparo (4th), Luiza Molinari (3rd),
Rafael Gama (3rd), Leticia Molinari (1st), Stephanie Palmai (preK),
Ana and Zoli Palmai (parents), Luciana and Leonardo Molinari,
and Fernando Ramirez (parents), Jose Paulo Ramirez and Larissa Molinari (siblings)
Peru
Valicha - Huayno from Cuzco
Performed by: Maelle Davey (6th grade), Ines Fournier (3rd), Thais Fournier (2nd),
Camille Davey (sibling), Patrícia Quiros and Alexandra Riveros (parent)
Mexico
El Son de la Negra - Mexican Folklor Dance
Performed by: Sara Garcia (6th grade)
India
Bollywood dance
Performed by: Savannah Joy (5th grade) and Sumitha Joy (parent)
Colombia
La Checumbia - Colombian cumbia potpourri
Performed by: Laura Lozano and Sofia Jimenez (4th grade)
Alba Jimenez (aunt)
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Vietnam
Lang Toi - Song
Performed by: Thy Yen Tong (6th grade)
Venezuela
Venezuela (...llevo tu luz y tu aroma…), violin
Performed by: Lorenzo Rubio (2nd grade)
Panama
“El Tambor de la Alegría - Panameño Panameña”
Performed by: 2nd graders Fabianna Centeno - dancer, Victoria Biasco - dancer,
Luke Wiley - drums and Nicolás Ocampo - violin
Philippines
Itik-Itik Dance, Filipino folk dance
Performed by: Bree Policaripo (2nd grade), Audrey Tsinopoulos (2nd)
Daniella Ramos (2nd), Nica Policarpio (K), Emma Tsinopoulos (Pre-k)
Mexico
Kids pilgrimage honoring our Lady of Guadalupe
featuring Matlachines, an ancestral dance
Children from the Mexico booth
Special thanks to all country booth volunteers from:
Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Colombia, France, Germany, India, Italy, Lebanon
Mexico, Nigeria, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Puerto Rico, Trinidad & Tobago
United Kingdom, U.S.A., Venezuela, Vietnam
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Houston Livestock Show- Will Receive a Certificate of Merit
All Art Students will receive a “Certificate of Merit” from the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo School Art Committee this week as a “Thank-you” for all students who participated in drawing Rodeo Themed Artwork in their normal art classes. The committee appreciates that although few students actually achieve making the show each year, art teachers use this contest to fulfill two quarters of required drawing for T.E.K.S. Art Ed. and students have the opportunity to showcase their talents in this Major Art Show event.
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Spring Art and Mini-Art Club Registration
It is now time for students to sign up for the Spring “Art Club” and “Mini-Art Club." Information and sign up forms are attached to the buttons below and Art Room classes begin
Monday, February 4 and 6 – don’t delay as spots fill fast!
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Catholic Schools Week Continues
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StJPII Catholic School Week 2019
Only day students will be wearing full dress is Friday
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Tomorrow, Wednesday, January 30, 2019 Be not afraid…
to be Blue Ribbon Proud
1:30 p.m. Pep Rally, Relay Races, Hula Hoop Competition, Volleyball Game in BAC/GSC
All students and teachers will wear their BLUE RIBBON t-shirts.
StJPII Family Night: No Homework!
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Friday, February 1, 2019 Be not afraid…
to love, learn, and lead
8:30 a.m. First Friday All School Mass followed by NJHS Induction
7:00-9:30 p.m. Middle School Dance in BAC
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Bonus Box Tops Worth Repeating
Box Tops for Education and HEB have a bonus program running between January 23 – February 5. When you buy 10 Box Tops for Education products in a single transaction, a certificate for 80 Bonus Box Tops will be delivered instantly at checkout. (This is an $8.00 value to our school). For qualifying items, look for the Box Tops for Education logo on the package. Purchases must be made in one shopping visit between January 23 – February 5. Thank you for supporting StJPII with our Box Tops program.
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DARR- Valentine Skate Party- Thursday, February 14
Please join us for skating and sweet treats from 4:00 – 6:30 p.m. at Dairy Ashford Roller Rink, Thursday, February 14. Admission is $7.00 and skate rentals will be $3.00, see the Tuesday Folder flyer for further details about our raffles during this fundraising event for StJPII.
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Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!
Thank you to the following people for providing refreshments during our January 23 Faculty and Staff Meeting: Beverly Alexander, Gail Anderson, Mary Beyer, Valentina Bracho, Andrea Dvorachek, Ana Maria Esteva-Parra, Victoria Forkner, Analia Gugliotti, Danille LaLonde, Nicole Lambert, Amber Leech, Lizette Maya, Gwen Montesino, Sarah Moore, Rocio Morales, Stina Mosvold, Thien Nguyen, Donna Peters, Machi Valcarcel and Kate Yuan.
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The PTO would like to give a special thank you to Starbucks on Eldridge and Briarforest for donating coffee to our teachers. A big thank you to Maria Estrada Chappelin and April Miles for their delicious treats. A thank you to Noha Tuma for donating water and Anne Davis for the cute signs. Thanks to all the kids who helped get Catholic Schools Week off to a great start!
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Middle School Sports
Our Lady Saints ended their district play last week when they played St Thomas More as well as St. Laurence. Despite Varsity losing both games it still placed us as the #4 seed for the GHCAA Playoff's! Our girls will play in the 1st round against St. Ambrose today so we are hoping for a win so we can then advance to the semi finals this Thursday! Please check the athletic calendar for up to date information.
Our boys finished out the season with Varsity at an overall district record of 4-10, and JV at 4-9. Despite their record our boys continued to demonstrate incredible athleticism and determination to never give up. We are very proud of our teams as well as Coach Anderson and his never ending enthusiasm!
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Spring Sports
Here is our schedule for tryouts for Baseball, Softball, Boys and Girls Lacrosse, as well as Track & Field starting up. Please remember you must have a physical on file dated after June 1, 2018, and also a friendly reminder that we ask parents to refrain from attending. This rule is for all middle school sports.
Baseball (Senior Field) and Softball (Softball Field) tryouts will be held at the MALL/MAGSA fields located at 12900 Westmere Drive on Monday, February 4 and Tuesday, February 5 from 4:00-5:30 p.m. Parents, you are responsible to pick up your child from school and bring them to their respective fields. You must have your own equipment to try out: helmet, glove and bat.
Boys Lacrosse tryouts will be held on January 28 and 29 here on our field from 3:30-5:30 p.m. You must have a Lacrosse stick for tryouts; if your son makes the team they will then be expected to purchase all necessary equipment.
Girls Lacrosse tryouts will be held on Tuesday, February 5 and
Wednesday
, February 6 here on our field from 3:30-5:30 p.m. You must have a girl’s Lacrosse stick for tryouts; if your daughter makes the team they will then be expected to purchase all necessary equipment.
T&F will have their 1st practice on Monday, February 11 which will be held at Spring Forest Middle School located at 14240 Memorial Drive. All Monday practices will be held at SFMS at their location. Tuesday and Thursday practices will be here at our field from 3:30-5:30 p.m. with the parent meeting to be held after practice on Tuesday, February 12. It is mandatory to attend the T&F parent meeting so PLEASE do your very best to be there!
As always, please refer to the
Athletic calendar
for all practices and games/meet info!
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Middle School girls interested in Softball, StJPII is holding a softball clinic on January 29 and January 31. Click on the link below for more information.
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Elementary Sports
WHCSA Elementary Basketball is off and scoring! Our kiddos are now in their 2nd week of playing and they are displaying some pretty impressive hoops skills! Thank you to our volunteer coaches for all your hard work & patience! You are their foundation for success!
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Elementary Parents, please join the StJPII WHCSA album to share and save your favorite photos of the season by clicking on the link below. Thank you to all of our volunteer Coaches, you make it all such a great experience for our kiddos!
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Training for Fitness Excellence Class
Training for Fitness Excellence is a class offered by Coach Laverne Jones-Ferrette OLY, a four time Olympian and 6th fastest of all time in the 60m dash! Starting on
December 1.
The class is geared to help condition your body. So if you have a student who is interested in Spring sports it is time to start getting ready through this fitness class. All boys/girls 5-8th grade are welcome to enroll. Additionally, if you are a parent, know an alum, or have a friend who is interested in fitness and exercising, then this is the class for you. For more information click on the button below.
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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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Catholic Schools Got Talent
StJPII families are invited to attend the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston's 1st Catholic Schools Got Talent showcase on
February 2, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Our very own Mrs. Bogard will be participating in the Principals act and two of StJPII's very own, Olivia Bogard and Cate Broussard, have made the show! What a great way to support Catholic Schools and show your StJPII pride. For more information or to buy tickets, click the links below.
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Did you know... Catholic Schools Week is sponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA). An annual tradition that began in 1974, Catholic schools across the nation commemorate Catholic Schools Week with celebrations, Masses, open houses, and activities for students, families, parishioners, and community members. StJPII is one of the 5,158 elementary/middle schools in the United States.
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To view events related to StJPII, please click on the school calendars below.
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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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