St. John Paul II Catholic School - Virtual Welcome Event

Virtual Saints Welcome

Dear New St. John Paul II Catholic School Family,

We are so glad you are (almost) here! Please click on the video above for some special information. Remember to keep this message handy to help you prepare for back-to-school.

Wow! Our year has come to a close, no other year has been like this one! It has brought an abundance of blessings as well as many challenges and has truly allowed us to live out our motto, “Be not afraid…” from the words of our beloved patron St. John Paul II. We are so excited you are now an official member of our extended saints family for the 2020-2021 school year!

I would like to give you an update on our plans the upcoming school year. We continue to navigate through these unprecedented times with the intent of making informed decisions when determining next steps for the safety of our StJPII community. While we remain prayerful that we will make a strong return this Fall with our Saint family all together once again, I understand that there may still be questions regarding alternative plans for the next school year in the event that we are unable to fully open our doors. As the leader of the St. John Paul II Catholic School, I want to always be transparent with the parent community and want you to know that I wish I could provide a clear and detailed plan for the upcoming school year. While I cannot share all the details right at this time, it is important that I communicate what we do have in place for the 2020-21 academic year. Currently, I have organized a task force to discern, analyze, and determine a detailed plan for reopening in the fall. We will be seeking guidance from TEA as well as the CDC ensuring that all safety protocols will be met. Plans are now being made to offer a learning environment that allows for “live” in-person instruction as well as distance learning if needed. We will be updating our Distance Learning Plan and will be purchasing more technology software that will allow us to track student progress and provide more teacher-learner interaction. We are hopeful that we will open our doors August 18 as currently planned unless directed by the Governor differently.

All updated plans will be shared with our community of saints in early July, so please be on the lookout for a communication from me later this summer. Please also be sure to read the information below regarding summer reading & math, and our Summer Enrichment Program. In the meantime, I wish you a great summer full of fun, blessings, and good health. In the meantime, please let us know if you have any questions, you may contact admissions@jp2.org.

God Bless,

Principal

P.S. Click the green button below for a useful handout about how to navigate your first experiences at StJPII. We suggest you print this out and keep it handy for when school resumes!

Steps to Sainthood Handout (Click this button)

Summer Enrichment Program

Good news! The Governor's office recently approved that summer camps may proceed, so we are moving forward our Summer Enrichment Program to July 6 - 24. We will follow all necessary guidelines set by health authorities, TEA and Governor Abbott for the safety of our staff and students. Details will be shared soon for all students attending. Children 3 years old through 8th grade are invited to the StJPII Summer Enrichment Program (SEP), where we emphasize hands-on exploration in a fun, stimulating and supportive environment. The program features small class sizes and is taught by highly-qualified teachers. (Before and after care is available too.) Registrations will be accepted through June 5. Send your registration forms directly to Mrs. McCurry's email ( kmccurry@jp2.org ). Please send payments to the school. Either mail your check to school or drop your check off Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. at the front office. Make sure to mark the envelope attention Kim McCurry/SEP.

SEP Registration

Uniforms

Casual uniforms are ordered through the school , for pick up during the Ice Cream Social. Please click the link below to place your order online.

Casual Uniforms Online Orders

Mass uniforms, uniform bottoms, sweaters, and House Shirts are ordered from Mills Wear. The shop is located at 9331 Katy Freeway near Echo Lane, or you may shop online.

Mills Wear Online Store

Helpful hint: a typical week for uniforms is as follows: Monday - casual polo top, Tuesday - House shirt, Wednesday - any StJPII spirit shirt, Thursday - casual polo top, Friday - full dress

Summer Reading and Math

Each summer students are required to continue to read and practice their math skills so that knowledge is retained over the summer. The assigned books and math concepts will be posted by grade level on our website by May 29.

Summer Reading & Math Assignments

Car Line Procedures

StJPII's carpool system has been developed to provide a safe and orderly means for student arrival and dismissal. Rain or shine, rest assured the students' safety is always our top priority, and we will do our best to get you to your next destination in a timely manner.

Carpool Procedures

Ambassador Family Program

You are welcome to sign up for our “Ambassador Family” program. This is a service provided by our Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) which will match you with a current family who will help you navigate your first year at StJPII.

Ambassador Family Sign Up

Volunteering

We love our volunteers! In order to be volunteer approved, you must first complete an online course and have your background checked. Courses are available through the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.

Volunteering Information

Before and After School Program

StJPII offers a Before and After School Program (BASP) for children to play, have a snack, and work on homework. Parents may drop off as early at 7:00 a.m. and pick up as 6:00 p.m.