Dear Saints Families,
We are actively monitoring the weather and will keep you informed as the forecast develops. Rest assured safety remains our priority. We will send IRIS alerts via Text, Phone, and Email and on social medial should we need to make any schedule changes.
In Him,
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7:10 Daily Mass is Cancelled for Tomorrow, September 18
Due to weather conditions, the 7:10 Daily Mass is cancelled. We will resume the 7:10 Daily Mass next Wednesday.
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Early Dismissal
Next
Wednesday, September 25 is early dismissal. Pre-K and Kindergarten students are dismissed at 2:15 p.m., 1st - 5th graders are dismissed at 2:30 and Middle School is dismissed at 2:45. We have early dismissal once a month, typically on the last Wednesday of the month, to allow time for monthly faculty meetings. Typically on these days, students may wear school appropriate blue jeans and a StJPII spirit t-shirt or school sponsored t-shirt. Please refer to the
Parent/Student Handbook for more guidelines. All early dismissal dates are posted on the
school online calendar.
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Retake Picture Day/Group Pictures
Thursday, October 17 is Full Dress Group Picture Day and Individual Retake Picture Day. The individual pictures your child took earlier this year are in your child’s Tuesday folder today. “Proof” packages are yours to keep. If you would like a retake of this picture, return the picture packet (with the picture showing in the window), to your homeroom teacher by
October 11. If you didn’t order in August and would like to order an individual picture, you can order from the “proofs” package. Group picture order forms will go home soon.
Smile Safe ID
Your child's "Smile Safe" ID is also included in today's packet. This ID is provided free by Lifetouch to help you respond quickly if your child is missing. Please keep this ID even if you are requesting a retake.
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Carpool Reminders: The Christ's Love is the Key Way
Remember to show Christ's love at all times, even during carpool. Please exhibit Caution, Christianity, Consideration (for each other and our community).
- Caution- This can be done by not being on your phone while in the carpool lane.
- Christianity- This can be displayed by showing grace to others while waiting to pick up students.
- Consideration- Remember that we all have the same goal in mind, to pick up and drop off our students and to make it to and from school safely.
Additionally, when lining up, either on Brimhurst, Manderly or Parkway Plaza, pull up as close as safely possible to allow others to have space and not to block drive ways when possible. If we can remember these things it will help carpool go smoothly.
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Attention Parents with students in Grades 2 and Up: Especially New Parents
Please join us for our annual Study Skills Parent Workshop on
Tuesday, September 24, 2019 from 6:00 p.m.—7:30 p.m. in St. Jude Hall.
What is the Study Skills Program?
Study Skills is a school wide curriculum woven into our current subjects from grades 2 and up that includes listening, note-taking, test-taking, writing reports, memorizing, reading improvement, organization, time management, and more. These key strategies are delivered through the library program as well as integrated into the classrooms.
Why are these Study Skills important?
All students successful or struggling can benefit from learning strategies taught in our Study Skills program.
Who should attend?
All parents should attend to learn about these techniques to help their child be the best learner they can be at school as well as at home. This success can overflow to home, sports, and all areas of family life.
How do I sign up?
Please RSVP to Ms. Lamb at
slamb@jp2.org. Please remember this is for parents only.
Reserve your spot soon!
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2019-2020 Annual Fund Drive
We’re off to a great start and already 1/3 of the way to our goal! Thank you to everyone who has already given a gift, and to our Shell employees who took advantage of the Shell double match last week! Remember, every family who makes a gift to the Annual Fund will receive a printed pocket directory (those will begin to go home today!) and if we reach our goal by 12/31, the entire school will receive Holy Thursday off! Visit
www.jp2.org/give to give today!
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Matching Gifts Opportunity
As Mr. Carlos Hernandez mentioned at our Parent Nights, most companies match your charitable donations! Shell is currently running a double match program and we’ve already had several of our families take advantage of this! Follow the link to see a list of companies that have given to the Archdiocese in the past and check with your HR department to see if they participate in matching gifts. Every gift matters and matching is a great way to maximize your gift!
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* Please note this is not a comprehensive list, please check with you Human Resources department for details on matching gift opportunities.
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After School Clubs and Activites
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After-School Activities
Click on the various links to see club flyers, contact information, and online registration.
Kindergarten Parents
: If you are interested in volunteering to start a Kinder Girl Scout Troop, please contact Joyce Holicek. Email at
jovipg@yahoo.com
or text to 713.409.4946
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Calling All 3rd-8th Grade Boys
The StJPII Conquest Club invites interested boys to attend our next meeting on
Tuesday, September 24
from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the GSC. Conquest is a Catholic Youth Ministry program for boys 3
rd
– 8
th
grade to grow in knowledge of their Catholic faith, friendship with Christ, and make a difference and positive impact on their families, friends and in the world around them. StJPII Conquest Club meets biweekly on
Tuesdays from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 pm.
The teams are guided by high school boys with adult chaperones. Conquest is designed to instill virtue, develop character and encourage spiritual growth all in a fun atmosphere of biweekly group meeting activities. If you have any questions email Miguel Cardenas at
sjp2conquest@gmail.com
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StJPII Homecoming Festivities
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StJPII Homecoming
We are looking forward to seeing our current families and welcoming back alumni at our Homecoming game on Thursday evening right here at HOME! We are actively monitoring the weather, however, at this time, the game and festivities are still scheduled. If anything changes, we will let you all know by email, Iris alert, and social media.
Here are a few important reminders to get you game-ready:
- Kick off is at 5:00 vs. Western Academy - arrive early to reserve your spot
- Thursday 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, RWTS registrations, the PTO Spirit Store, Mingos Latin Kitchen taco truck, and Kona Ice snow cones)
Special thanks in advance to our athletes, coaches, volunteers, and the Boy Scouts for making this special evening possible. The event promises to be a great new StJPII tradition...see you soon!
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StJPII All- School Reunion Alumni Mass
Are you an alum, parent of an alum, former faculty or staff member? If so, mark your calendars for the All-School reunion Mass on this
Sunday, September 22. All alumni, past parents and former faculty and staff are invited to attend. Visit StJPII
All-School Reunion Mass web page for more information , including how to RSVP and nominate someone for the Distinguished Alumni Awards.
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Volunteers needed for our Booth at the SJV Bazaar!
Middle School Students and parents are needed to help sell cotton candy and snow cones! Saint John Vianney supports our school in many ways. Please help support their Bazaar by volunteering to work in our school's booth. It is a fun way to see your friends, have some fun, and give service to others. 8th graders will receive service hours for your work. Sign up by clicking on the button below. If you have any questions, contact
Mrs. Richard.
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Run with the Saints (RWTS ) Fall Festival
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Calling all Volunteers for Run with the Saints Race Day
Looking for a good way to get involved with Run with the Saints? Volunteer your time on race day! There are several volunteer positions needed. Don't forget that Trunk or Treat and Pumpkin patch will take place on the same day, so you will have front row seats for all the fun! Sign up at the link below.
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Trunk or Treat Sign Up
Join the StJPII community for our annual Trunk-or-Treat festivities in the parking lot on
Saturday, October 26! This year Trunk or Treat will directly follow the RWTS KidsK. Kids and parents are encouraged to dress in costume for safe trick-or-treating, games, and photos. Volunteer to decorate your trunk and you just may win a prize.Sign up below! We welcome cars of all shapes and sizes – no trunk is too small! If you have any questions about Trunk or Treat/race day party, please contact
Sandy Russell.
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Run with the Saints- Friendly House Competition Update
Did you know there is a friendly competition between the Houses who will have the most runners in Run with the Saints this year? If at least 20% of the House is registered for the race - the entire House gets a free socks & shoes days. The House with the most registrants get a free dress day!
Check out where your House participation stands by the actual number of students registered:
House of Matthew
-40
House of Mark
- 36
House of Luke
- 41
House of John
- 52
Make sure to register to support your child's House! Go to
www.jp2.org/rwts to register or select the button below.
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Mardi Gras Masquerade Gala Kick Off Cocktail Party
There is only 1 spot left for the Wine Tasting at Total Wine! Thank you to B.B. Italia for offering to provide the lite-bites during the event.
But don’t worry, there is another opportunity for couples to join in the Mardi Gras fun! We are pleased to announce the 2020 Mardi Gras Masquerade Gala Kick Off Party on Saturday, November 9, 2019!
It is going to be such a fun night, with bourbon tasting, signature New Orleans cocktails, camaraderie and making great memories. Not only will this countdown party stock the Bourbon and Wine Pull event at the Gala, it will be a great way to kick off the holiday season in true Mardi Gras fashion!
The price per couple is one $40 and up bottle of Bourbon and one $30 and up bottle of wine. The party will start at 7:30 p.m. at the Strachan’s home.
This will be a ticketed event, so please go to
www.jp2.org/gala and click the Buy Tickets icon for more information and to purchase your ticket.
The Kick Off Party will be hosted by:
Michael & Carole Strachan and Keith & Andrea Smith
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Russo's Pizza Night with CHEF Bogard
Join Principal Bogard at Russo's New York Pizzeria next
Wednesday, September 25 at 6:00 p.m. for a FUNdraiser hosted by our PTO. Mrs. Bogard will tie on her apron, adjust her chef hat, and make pizzas for the first few families to arrive! So be sure to arrive on time to see Chef Bogard in action and get your picture taken our very own culinary master! There will be a lottery and a few lucky students will win a behind the scenes tour of Russo's kitchen! Mark this special night on your calendars - dine in, or take out - 20% of all StJPII orders will be donated to StJPII. The participating location is Russo’s at 13346 Briar Forest Dr. Suite #100, Houston, TX 77077 (in the LA Fitness retail center). Thanks in advance for supporting the StJPII PTO through this spirit night!
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Attention 8th Grade Parents: Rain Ponchos On Sale at the Spirit Store
The Washington DC trip will be here before you know it. The PTO Spirit Store knows parents are all anxiously working on getting everything together that your child will need for the trip. At the meeting with Mrs. Bogard everyone was given a Washington, D.C. Packing Checklist. One of the items is a rain poncho that they can carry in their backpacks. The StJPII Spirit Store now has rain ponchos for sale. This is a high quality and very sturdy poncho that can be worn over and over again without tearing. It will fold down nicely so it won’t take up much room. It comes in a royal blue with our school logo on the pocket area.
Parents can order the rain ponchos on the
school's website or the click the link below. Go to the menu and click on Community and a drop down menu will appear then click on
Spirit Store. The rain poncho will be delivered to your child’s classroom.
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The Box Tops House Contest Starts This Friday!
Start bringing in your Box Tops and digital app screen shots this Friday, September 20 through 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. See below for instructions on how to submit your Box Top credit from the app.
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Altar Society First Meeting of the School Year
Just a reminder, the Altar Society has its first meeting on Friday, September 27 immediately following Mass, we will be planning and making arrangements for Vocation’s Day. Inviting all volunteers to assist.
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St.Katharine Drexel Ladies Society
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St. Katharine Drexel Society First Retreat of the School Year
Thank you StJPII Ladies for making it out at our first retreat. Thanks to Father Eamonn Shelly for the beautiful evening of prayer and reflection.
Check back for date/time for our next Ladies Social Evening Out coming soon, and remember to save the date for our next scheduled retreat.
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Elementary soccer is set to begin! Parents please check your emails from your respective coaches for important info regarding games starting this week! Schedules and uniforms will start to be distributed tomorrow by your Coaches!
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Middle School Athletics~ Last week we had another busy crazy week here at St John Paul II ~ Volleyball & Soccer were all victorious in their games, but Football had a tough loss in their game against St. Ambrose losing by a score of 30-22. Our Cross Country team had great race day with our Lady Saints taking 2nd in their division while the boys placed 6th. *****Correction from last week***** our XC athletes all took 3rd place!
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Middle School Nights
St. Thomas High School is introducing
Middle School Nights
! These experiences are tailored to individual student’s interests and are perfect opportunities for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders to be a part of extracurricular activities happening at our school. Middle School students will be able to attend any of these events and interact with current students and faculty. They will also have the opportunity to participate and learn more about clubs and organizations of their interest.
For a list of Middle School Nights and to register online. There is no limit to how many Middle School Nights for which a student can sign up.
St. Thomas High School cannot wait to welcome prospective students to their school!
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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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