The Lion's ROAR
September 16, 2019
Everything you need to know about what's going on at JPII School. Important news, schedule of events, and volunteer opportunities.
Family Bingo Night!
Join us for a night of fun and laughter!
September 20 6:30 PM

Join us for a fun night of BINGO! $5 a family at the door. Bring your own snacks and join a table. Make new friends and catch up with the old! We hope to see you there!


Middle School Families
Paper Forms Due 9/27

Computer Insurance information went home last week via backpack mail. While optional, we strongly encourage you to purchase insurance for your child’s device. The online portal to sign up is open through 9/30 . You can also enroll by filling out the form and sending it back to school with your payment by 9/27 . Pricing and portal information are on the flyer.



St. John Paul II School Auction at
St. Mary's Church in Portland
October 19th 5:30 PM
Order your tickets TODAY!

Plans are in progress and the auction committee meets regularly to ensure that this year's auction provides the necessary funds to complete our playground project. If you are interested in being part of the committee please reach out to our HSA Presidents .

There are plenty of ways that you can help out as you work towards fulfilling your volunteer hours for the 2019-20 school year. Please see the attached flyers:


Drama
Grades K-4
The Journey of the Noble Gnarble
First rehearsal: Thursday, 9/19

DRAMA
Grades K-4

Interested in performing in JPII's first ever fall production? Our first rehearsal will be Thursday, September 19th from 2-3pm. Registration form is due Tuesday, September 17th.

On the fence about joining Drama? Please contact Ms. Lynch at elynch@jpii.org. Arrangements can be made to have students "try-out" Drama before officially committing. 

SCRIP Fundraising

Scrip is a great way to save you money and benefit the school! Click on the link below!
 
Questions? Contact Lisa Carter at lbrzostek@gmail.com


From the nurse's desk

Parents of Preschoolers.

All preschool students are required by the State of Connecticut to have the flu shot. The shot can be administered anywhere from August 31st until the end of December. Please submit proof of immunization if you have not done so already.
All year fundraising

We have two more all-year fundraising opportunities for our JP2 Families. Bookmark these pages as you begin your Christmas shopping!


A Message from Mrs. Lee

Recently Mrs. Lee sent out this letter via backpack mail. Attached you will find the letter in case the original did not make it home to you.


Lost and Found

The lost and found box is beginning to fill up. Any items not claimed within a week will be donated. Please label everything as cooler weather is on the horizon. These items are in search of their owners. Do they belong to your child?

Hobby Quest After-school Programs
Mondays and Wednesdays
October 7- December 9

Once again, Hobby Quest brings exciting programs to our school. This Fall Hobby Quest offers Magic Mysteries and Airplane Missions to students in grades K-5. Please see the attached flyer for registration and more information.



Penny and Paul Pig

Have you met the latest additions to our JP2 family? Penny and Paul are ready to help the school. Penny, and her piglets, await any loose change while Paul sits patiently in the parish center and collects the empty water bottles. Attached you will find a little more about their jobs here at St. John Paul II School.



New Program starting!
After-school Soccer/Futsal
Beginning soon!

See the attached flyer and registration. Coach Lou has recommended this program which is designed to increase a player's foot skills . This program will be held on Wednesdays after band practice. Please complete the attached registration form and send the form and the $120 fee to the office at soon as possible. Parents will pick up students from the front of the school.

Mark your Calendar!

  • 9/17 Picture Day!!
  • 9/19 Drama rehearsal. Grades K-4
  • 10/3 MASS
  • 10/4 11:30 Dismissal/Teacher PD/ Lunch not served
  • 10/14 NO SCHOOL: Columbus Day
  • 10/17-10/18 Progress Report Conferences
  • 10/17 11:30 Early Dismissal: Conferences/Lunch not served
  • 10/18 NO SCHOOL

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