Dear St. John Paul II Families,
Everything is going very well here on campus as we continue with our testing. Thank you for your support, especially this week. It truly does make a big positive difference and make things go more smoothly when the children show up on time, well-rested, and with a healthy breakfast. I look forward to opening up the campus once testing is complete.
Today's devotion in my book Jesus Calling states, "Trust Me in every detail of your life. Nothing is random in My kingdom. Everything that happens fits into a pattern for good, to those who love me." Even though we will not celebrate Mass as a school community this week on Friday, I encourage you to remain faithful and focus on choosing joy, as school chaplain Fr. Eammon taught us last week. As we continue with this fourth quarter, it is so important for us to remember that God is in control and that the Lord wants us to find the good in every situation, always spreading Christ's love. Speaking of JOY, I'm looking forward to a very joyful Crawfish Boil this Friday...rain or shine...we will have a wonderful time together!
In Him,
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Principal
P.S. Be on the lookout for a special email tomorrow with a link to the 2017-2018 Parent Survey, which will be open from April 11-18. Thank you in advance for taking the time to provide the school with your feedback!
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CRAWFISH BOIL- THIS FRIDAY!
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We have over 800 tickets sold! We are now SOLD OUT!
This is going to be our biggest and best Saints @ Sunset Crawfish Boil yet! If you bought tickets for Friday, stay tuned for an email later this week confirming all the details. In the meantime, here's what you need to know:
RAIN OR SHINE
- The Crawfish Boil is on! We are busy making a Rainy Day plan just in case. Just know, you will still have an amazing time rain or shine.
PARKING & SEATING
- NEW! This year, we have secured parking in Barbara Bush Elementary school's parking lot! If you're looking for parking this is a really good option.
- The west side of our parking lot will be blocked off on Thursday evening through Friday.
- Friday afternoon, carpool will exit the parking lot using the middle lane (depending on the rainy day).
- Pick up your meal tickets from the Registration table before 7:00 p.m.
- We recommend that your family bring your own tailgate-chairs or a picnic blanket for overflow seating on the parking lot or field.
HELP NEEDED
- We still need volunteers! A few areas that need support include the Beverage Garden, Registration table, and FITS table. Please consider volunteering for a short shift. Click on the button below to sign-up! This is a great way to meet new StJPII families.
- We also need to borrow coolers! Please labels your cooler(s) and drop them off at the front office.
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Spring Annual Fund Reminder
If you have already made your Annual Fund gift to the school, thank you! Even with the incredible success of our 30th Anniversary Gala, we are halfway to our Annual Fund goal of $500,000, and we need your help as a devoted member of our community! As always, we strive for full participation from our families in Annual Fund giving. We know that many families may not be able to give this year; therefore, we ask those that are able to make contributions to prayerfully consider increasing their gift. If you have not yet made your gift, please consider supporting our shared mission. Every donation, no matter how small, truly does make a difference in the education of our students. To make your gift, you may send a check to the front office in the envelope that is being sent home today, or go online to
www.jp2.org/give
. Thank you.
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Middle School Spanish Pilot Program
Middle School Spanish will be piloting an exciting new resource in hopes of improving our ability to serve and meet the various needs of our students in Spanish class.
Vista Higher Learning is a publisher exclusively focused on world languages. It offers programs for secondary and higher education, from introductory to advanced. This program focuses on outcomes and getting students to develop proficiency in communication. It promotes a digital learning environment with integrated content, resources, and tools to engage students and support language learning.
We are confident this program will provide ample opportunities for children to explore the Spanish language and culture. Each student will have a Vista Higher Learning account and must enroll in an active course to gain access to the materials on the Supersite.
Thank you for your wonderful support.
¡Muchas Gracias!
Maga Fasci
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Iowa and CogAT Testing
Please note that our campus will be closed to outside visitors all day
April 9-20 due to testing. This means that volunteer activities and birthday lunches will need to be rescheduled. Visitiors will only be permitted past the front office for Stations of the Cross (4/19) and All School Mass (4/20). Thank you for your cooperation and helping us maintain a quiet testing environment.
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Stations of the Cross
Stations of the Cross has been rescheduled for Thursday, April 19 at 8:30 a.m. in the GSC. Families are invited to attend; however, we are kindly asking parents to not linger since the campus will be closed for testing.
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Optional Casual Uniform Orders for Next Year
Now is the time to order optional casual uniforms for next year, which include sweatshirts and polos. Orders will only be accepted online through our
website. You must place your order by
May 1. We are retiring the 30th anniversary spirit shirts. You may wear them next year, but you may want the NEW burgundy StJPII spirit shirt debuting at our
Meet and Greet in August. Order yours now so you can show your school spirit. All orders will be available for pickup during
Meet and Greet in August. Please keep a copy of your receipt. We will have a limited number of uniforms available on Meet and Greet Day. If you order on
Meet and Greet day, they will be delivered to your student in late September. We will not have another time to order this school year...so don't delay!
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Tuition Raffle
The final family commitment fundraiser for the 2017/18 school year is the Tuition Raffle. The raffle prize is
one free year of tuition for the oldest child in your family for the 2018/19 school year! The drawing will be held on
Friday, April 20 after Mass. Tuition raffle tickets are sold only to StJPII families at a price of $25.00 each. Your tuition raffle purchase is credited dollar for dollar towards your 2017/18 family commitment, so this is more fun than just paying off that balance! A statement of your family commitment account has been sent home in your Tuesday folder.
Raffle tickets are available by clicking on the “
Tuition Raffle Ticket
” button on the home page of the school website. Please print and complete as many tickets as you need, and turn your tickets and payment in to the school office in an envelope labeled “Tuition Raffle”. Please make your checks payable to StJPII and write your family ID number on your check.
In order to properly account for family commitment, raffle tickets must be received in the office b
y 3:30 p.m. this Friday, April 13
.
No exceptions will be made.
A REQUEST FROM THE BUSINESS OFFICE: Please cut your tickets into single tickets and do not staple tickets together. Also, it would be very helpful if you would write your tuition raffle payment for the complete amount of your family commitment balance due – even if it is not an amount that is divisible by $25.00. For instance, if your balance is $105.75, you could write your check for that exact amount and include four raffle tickets. This will clear your account balance and save you from having to send the final amount in a separate check.
Thank you for your help!
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Study Skill Tips for Testing
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7th Grade Journalism: Staff Strategies for Testing Video
As we continue with standardize testing, check out the short helpful hints video for testing strategies. This was created by our 7th grade journalism students based on helpful hints received from Mrs. Cruthirds.
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Star in a Music Video
The "Star in a Music Video" Great Gathering is
THIS SATURDAY, April 14 from 3:00- 5:00 p.m.
at Energy Dance Center, and there are still spots available! Support StJPII and join the fun by registering here:
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This is a gala Great Gathering event, hosted by:
Energy Dance Center
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Calling all StJPII fashionistas!
Enjoy a designer trunk show by fashion designer and StJPII Alum, Becky Hollands. This special group will have the privilege of viewing Hollands' new collection before anyone else! Enjoy champagne and hors d'oeuvres during the fashionable festivities on
April 14 from 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Did you know
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there are still spots available! Support StJPII and join the fun by registering here:
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This is a gala Great Gathering event, hosted by:
Kristy Bellows & Becky Hollands
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Fundraiser for Fr. Eammon and Consecrated Women
Ale Rojas, a soprano, singer, song writer, and composer is coming to Houston to give her testimony of life – Faith With a Voice. She will perform on
April 21 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
for us and share her testimony of how to bring faith into the artistic media.
This is a support event for the benefit of Regnum Christi, the Legionaries of Christ, and the Consecrated Women of Regnum Christi. To learn more about Regnum Christi, please visit their
website
.
To support and purchase tickets, click on the Buy Tickets button below.
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For additional information you may contact Maricela Diebra at 713-269-5653 or Gracia Villasana at 404-915-7787.
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All School Reunion
Are you an alum, parent of an alum, former faculty or staff member? Or, do you know someone who is? If so, mark your calendars for the
All-School reunion in celebration of our 30th year on
Sunday, May 6
. All alumni, past parents, and former faculty and staff are invited to attend. Visit
StJPII Reunion webpage for more information, including how to RSVP and nominate someone for the Distinguished Alumni Awards. For questions or to RSVP please email
reunion@jp2.org
.
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Winnie the Pooh Musical
Mrs. Dao's Choir and Theatre classes will present "Winnie the Pooh" the Musical on
May 15 at 7:00 p.m
. This musical is based on the stories of A.A. Milne and the 2011 Disney animated feature film. Mark your calendars and stay tuned to
Saints Weekly
for more details.
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Spirit Store and Saints at Sunset
Celebrate our 30th Year Anniversary and our annual “Saints at Sunset” Crawfish Boil with our new 11 oz tumbler. It works wonderfully for hot and cold drinks, great for your morning coffee, cold sodas, and cocktails! Be sure to swing by the PTO Spirit Store during the Crawfish boil. All your favorite StJPII merchandise will be available for purchase; cash and checks will be accepted.
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FUN IN THE SUN
We are so excited to s
how off this year's Fun In the Sun shirt! It's fun, bright, and has a beautiful message.
The shirts will be available at the Crawfish Boil at the early bird price of $10 (cash or check only) or online for $15 beginning April 23.
Don't forget to show your school pride and wear the shirt on weekly Spirit Days! A big
THANK YOU to West Houston Orthodontics
for sponsoring this year's Fun In the Sun shirts!
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Elementary Athletics
This week there will not be any practices on Friday due to the Crawfish Boil. We hope to see all of you there.
Picture day for Baseball and Volleyball is on
Friday, April 20
. Your coaches will have the schedule next week.
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Middle School Athletics
Danny Garza participated in the 2nd annual priest vs seminarians’ 3 point shootout last Friday night at Strake Jesuit. Over 40 middle school boys across the archdiocese were selected to participate. Danny ended the competition in 5th place, making 8 three's in 60 seconds! Our Saints community is proud of his efforts!
The specialists at Houston Methodist Orthopedics & Sports Medicine will be providing the pre-participation physicals on
Wednesday, June 6, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
For
more details, please click on the
flyer
. Remember to download the
2018 Methodist Physical Consent form
.
SAVE THE DATE!
Our Middle School Athletic Banquet will be held on
Monday, May 7 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
!
More details to follow in next week's
Saints Weekly
!
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Saints Cheerleaders Bring Cheer at the
First Westview School's Pep Rally
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Our Saints Cheerleaders were invited to lead a pep rally at The Westview School on Friday, April 6. Westview is a small private school for children with autism. Check out the video and photos below:
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Catholic Family Day at Minute Maid Park
Join in for a night of fellowship as the Houston Astros take on the Oakland Athletics. Stay after the game to enjoy Friday Night Fireworks!
Discount tickets are available
here
and a portion of the proceeds benefits Catholic School Education.
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Join Us for Fun and Entertainment at St. Pius X
Join us at St. Pius X for an exciting weekend to include both athletics and theatre. The Spring Theatre SPX Production presents The Wizard of Oz starting April 12. For more details please click
here
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The Lax-n-BBQ is on April 14 with free admission at Kubiak Stadium. To learn more about this event click on the events flyer
here
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Summer Camp at St. Pius X
St. Pius X High School offers a variety of camps during the summer months. These camps offer youth a great way to develop skills and knowledge in the activity they love. Click
here
to learn more!
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Westside Swim League
The Westside Swim League is holding summer league swim team registration this weekend. If you live near the school between Wilcrest and Highway 6, your children are eligible to join the fun! Practices start May 2 and the season lasts until the end of June. See the attached
flyer
for more information.
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4/11 7:10 Daily Mass, All Saints Chapel
4/11 Dad's Basketball, 8:00 p.m., BAC
4/13 Tuition Raffle Ends
4/13 Saints at Sunset Crawfish Boil, 5:00-8:00 p.m.
4/18 7:10 Daily Mass, All Saints Chapel
4/18 Dad's Basketball, 8:00 p.m., BAC
4/19 Stations of the Cross, 8:30 a.m., GSC
4/20 All School Mass, 8:30 a.m. GSC
4/20 WHCSA Baseball/Softball/Volleyball pictures
4/24 Teacher Appreciation Lunch, SJH
4/25 Blue Jean & Spirit Shirt Day/Early Dismissal, 2:00/2:15/2:30 p.m.
4/25 7:10 Daily Mass, All Saints Chapel
4/25 Adoration, All Saints Chapel
4/25 Parent Bible Study, 8:15 a.m., SJH
4/25 Russo's Pizzeria Spirit Night
4/25 Dad's Basketball, 8:00 p.m., BAC
4/26 Dad's Retreat
4/27 StJPII Book Fair
4/27 All School Mass, 8:30 a.m., BAC
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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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