Dear StJPII Families,
Happy October! Here we are almost at the end of the 1st Quarter! I want to first thank all of you for your continued support through Imelda. Here at St. John Paul II Catholic School, we continue to monitor any weather-related concerns that will affect our school community. We do our best to watch local news, read radar, and follow the local school district in which we reside. Anytime administration decides to release or cancel school, it will be in the best interest for the whole school community. Please know that we make every effort to communicate this message out as soon as possible. I have been notified that we will not need to make up the school day missed on Friday, September 20.
This week, our class of 2020 is away in Washington DC! Please be praying for them and the staff that accompanied them for a wonderful and safe experience!
Later this month on October 25, we will invite our parents to school to attend our Fall Parent/Student/Teacher conferences. Sign-ups will be sent soon, so keep on the lookout in
Saints Weekly.
Remember our theme this year…Christ’s love is the key! I am so proud of our students - they have been showing Christ’s love through compassion, service, and faith! Our hearts on the bulletin board in the main hallway reflect students: helping a classmate in need, inviting a new friend to play at recess, volunteering to clean the lunch tables, and offering to lead morning prayer. What a beautiful representation of loving like Christ!
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P.S.- I look forward to seeing many of you later this week at our First Friday All-School Mass.
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Important Handbook Change- Missed Assignments due to Illness
If a student has been absent for more than 3 days due to illness, a parent may request assignments missed. The request may be sent to his/her homeroom teacher and Assistant Principal. Assignments may be picked up in the front office by 2:45 pm that day. This policy can be found on page 19 of the
Student Parent Handbook or click on the button below.
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Conference Sign-Up Genius Links Coming Soon
Conference sign ups will be sent to parents on
Tuesday morning, October 15 and available through Monday morning, October 21st. The Teachers will be sending out their respective links.
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Why is giving to the Annual Fund important?
This morning we received our 100th gift to the Annual Fund! Thank you to all of our generous donors. Please watch this video to see why the Annual Fund if so important to our community.
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ECI Catering
Many families have balances that need to be paid. Payments can be brought to school or parents may
pay online
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IRIS Alerts Phone Number
To ensure you receive the "IRIS" alerts, please save this phone number 281-207-4892 as a contact in your phone. The number has a Sugarland, TX area. If you have blocked this number because it was not a trusted contact in your contact list, please unblock this number. This is the only way to guarantee you will receive the IRIS alerts. Please note, this is used for important messages from the school including weather alerts.
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StJPII Yearbooks Are On Sale Now!
This year, one yearbook will be distributed per family to the oldest child in the family. For a limited time, the yearbooks are on sale for $25 until
Wednesday, October 9. If you would like to purchase an additional yearbook, please download the order form below and return it with payment by Wednesday, October 9.
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What is Happening in the Library this Fall?
Happy October to Everyone! Fall is finally on its way. We think of pumpkins, lattes, and reading in a cozy space. With that in mind, it is time to begin our School Reading Program BOOK IT! from Pizza Hut. It is for students in K through 6th grades from October 1 through the end of March. Please look for more information to come home in the Tuesday Folder with your child. What a great way to spend time at home with a happy result of free dine in pizza for your thirsty readers. Happy Reading! Ms. Lamb
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Traffic Tip - Brimhurst and Parkway Plaza
Follow these traffic tips to keep our students safe and reduce traffic congestion:
- Avoid using the Brimhurst/Parkway Plaza turn lane. Instead make a legal U-turn at the next closest intersection. This is actually significantly faster and keeps traffic flowing in both directions.
- Reminder: U-turning at Brimhurst/Parkway Plaza is illegal during school zone times.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation!
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Giving Back Through Service
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The moral and character formation of students is a priority at StJPII. Thus, service to others and to the community is an essential part of the curriculum through the seven Corporal Works of Mercy. Each grade level participates in service projects during the year, as well as school-wide service projects. Through our service projects, students are given the opportunity to share with others the gifts they have received.
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Thank you to everyone who donated to the First grade service project for the St. John Vianney Food Pantry. SJV distributes food and toiletries to those who need help in our area. To see more photos from the 1st Grade Service Project, please visit our Social Media accounts.
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StJPII Homecoming Game Rescheduled
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StJPII's Homecoming game has been rescheduled to Tuesday, October 15 at 4:30 p.m. We are looking forward to seeing our current families and welcoming back alumni for tailgating and Saints Football.
Here are a few important reminders to get you game-ready:
- Tailgating will start at 4:00 p.m. with opening prayer at 4:10 p.m.
- Kick off is at 4:30 p.m. vs. Western Academy - arrive early to reserve your spot
- Tuesday morning the lane closest to the Pavilion will be blocked off for the food trucks
- Satellite parking will be available at Bush Elementary (do not park at Kindercare)
- Bring your tailgate gear and money (for concessions, Special Homecoming Rate for RWTS registrations ($20 only in person only), the PTO Spirit Store, Mingos Latin Kitchen taco truck, and Kona Ice snow cones)
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Run with the Saints (RWTS ) Fall Festival
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The 21st Annual Run with the Saints (RWTS) 5K/KidsK honoring Lauren Lockard is now the "RWTS Fall Festival" which will incorporate the annual 5K/KidsK, Trunk or Treat as the official race day party, and the PTO's pumpkin patch all on one day. The proceeds from this event will directly benefit the Childhood Brain Tumor Foundation and St. John Paul II Catholic School. The festivities will take place on
Saturday morning, October 26
. Please mark your calendars and remember to invite your friends and family.
Here is the schedule for the RWTS Fall Festival:
- 8:00 a.m.- Annual Lauren Lockard, Run with the Saints 5K
- 9:00 a.m.- KidsK (Remember KidsK participants can run in costume)
- 9:30 a.m.- Trunk or Treat (Costumes are encouraged/Race Day After Party Begins
- 11:30 a.m. Festival Wrap Up
***8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. PTO Pumpkin Patch, Spirit Store, Food Trucks and Bounce Houses***
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Please join the PTO for the October Lunchtime Meeting Tomorrow
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LOCATION
B.B. Italia- 14795 Memorial Drive, Houston, Texas 77079
DATE AND TIME
10/02/19
11:30am -
10/02/19
12:30pm
Be not afraid…to join the PTO! Please RSVP below to help with a head count for lunch. B.B. Italia is providing the lunch.
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BOX TOPS FOR FALL CONTEST DUE FRIDAY
This is the last week to bring in your Box Tops for our Fall contest. Box Tops and digital app screen shots are due by Friday, October 4. There will be a celebration for the House that contributes the most Box Tops!
It's not too late... download the Box Tops for Education digital app and start scanning your grocery receipts.
Some friendly contest reminders:
- Have your child bring in those neatly cut out Box Tops and give them to their homeroom teacher. Please make sure the bag or envelope is labeled with your child's name and House or Tuesday shirt color (to assure their House gets credit for the contest).
- When submitting Box Tops digital credit screen shots please send it in with your youngest child ONLY. ONE screen shot per StJPII Family please. List each child's name and House or Tuesday shirt color and how you want the credit divided. Example: Jane Smith/House of Luke - $3.75 Jack Smith/House of John - $3.75 or Jane Smith/Green - $3.75 Jack Smith/Blue - $3.75
Which House will win?
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Thank you from the PTO for snacks on September 25
Thank you to the following people who provided snacks and helped set up for the September 25 Faculty & Staff Meeting:
Gail Anderson, Mary Beyer, Valentina Bracho Rodon, Maria Chapellin, Lisa Chavez, Megan Dailey, Anne Davis, Andrea Dvorachek, Analia Gugliotti, Lizette Jezbera, Danille LaLonde, Amber Leech, Gwen Montesino, Rocio Morales, Carol Neslony, Thien Nguyen, Ana M. Parra-Esteva, Patricia Quiros, Joy Ramsaran, Martha Rivera, Alexandra Riveros, Sandy Russell, Leticia Shirley, Mary Solymosy, Sandra Vreedenburgh.
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First Friday Lunch
If you want to volunteer and don’t have the time; First Friday Lunch is a great opportunity to get involved. It is very simple and will make a big difference. Please sign up and help us make it a great event to show our appreciation for all the teachers and staff who work so hard to support our children. Volunteer signup is located on the
StJPII website under Community – Sign up Genius or click on the button below.
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SAVE THE DATE - Thursday, October 24 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The DARR Skate party will be held on
Thursday, October 24 from 4:00-6:30 p.m. at the Diary Ashford Roller Rink. It’s a Halloween Costume Party. We will give away gift bags for top 3 costumes and we will have sweet treats and raffle. Please come out and have some fun!!
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Men's Retreat Next Week
All dads are invited to the men's retreat next Tuesday, October 8, 6:00-9:00 in St. Jude Hall.
StJPII's Father’s Ministry is designed to focus on strengthening the fathers of our students in faith and love, to help them bring the Catholic faith home to their families, and support the mission of the school. As a father of a child(ren) at the school, you are a member of this Ministry. Our ministry includes retreats, Mass, and other events that enrich and encourage your faith and witness as a man of God, all in the model of St. Joseph.
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COUNTRY BOOTHS - October 1st or 8th
Please join us at the International Festival! This fun and educational event will celebrate the many cultures that make up our StJPII community. Countries registered to host a booth so far include Peru, Nigeria, Poland, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Philippines Cuba, Colombia, Lebanon, China, Trinidad & Tobago, The Netherlands and Costa Rica & Panama. If you would like to join any of these countries or sign up for a new one, please sign up
HERE. We are also looking for students, parents, teachers and/or staff to present a performance! Performances may include dancing, singing, music, martial arts, or any other cultural representation. If you have any questions please contact
StJPIIInternationalfest@gmail.com.
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WHCSA Soccer has kicked off! We finally got our 1st games of the season in and our lil Saints were amazing! We have almost 300 soccer players which make up 22 teams and we are so thankful for our Coaches and parents for all of their support!
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Last week continued to be an extremely busy week with MS sports! Soccer dominated in their games defeating both St. Cecilia and St. Francis de Sales continuing their undefeated records! Volleyball split their week with more wins than losses playing almost every day of the week. Our Lady Saints don't give up that is for sure and it was even more exciting having our Cheer squad rooting them on to victory! Football and Cross Country did not have any games or races but continued their rigorous practice schedule.
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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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