Circle of Grace
Your children will be completing the Circle of Grace curriculum within the next month with your child’s religion teacher. Attached you will find a letter from the Archdiocese explaining this required curriculum. Please take some time to look at the paperwork that comes home with your child and talk to them about it. Thank you for working with us as we all are doing our best to care for your children. For questions, please contact Religion Coordinator Kristi Yohr.
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September Service Project - Through the End of September
The 7th grade class would like to donate to the Christians suffering in Afghanistan. They will be collecting monetary donations until September 30. Please send your donations with your child to class. Their teacher will have an envelope to collect it. The people of Afghanistan have lived through decades of conflict, poverty and uncertainty, Afghan parents are struggling to provide their children with food, clean water and education. When you give, you provide immediate assistance for your Afghan sisters and brothers who face this devastating situation. Thank you for helping the people that are suffering in Afghanistan. You may click here to learn more about the organization leading this effort.
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SJV Bazaar Volunteers Needed
Attention all middle school students looking for service hours and including all Challenge girls, and Conquest boys: we are looking for volunteers to help serve in the cotton candy/snow cone booth at the SJV Bazaar on Sunday, October 10. There are 2 hour shifts available from 10am -6pm. If you are interested, then click on the sign up genius link below. If your child is 13 yrs old and younger a parent must sign up with them, please. Thank you for helping out and serving in your community. If you have any questions please contact Shannon Pietrak shannonpietrak17@gmail.com. Be not afraid...to serve !
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Annual Fund "Kicks Off" Today
Today we kicked off our Annual Fund Drive and our students and staff were excited to wear their favorite sports shirts today to help with the excitement! Thanks to all of our early givers, we have raised $100,000 of our $450,000 goal! Visit www.jp2.org/give to give today!
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Early Dismissal - TUESDAY, September 28
Our first early dismissal for this school year will be on Tuesday, September 28. Recall that early dismissals are on Tuesdays this year. 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, usually on the last Tuesday of the month, to allow time for monthly faculty meetings. Typically on these days, students may wear school appropriate blue jeans and their StJPII House Shirt. Please refer to the Parent/Student Handbook for more guidelines. All early dismissal dates are posted on the online calendar.
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Arrival and Dismissal Etiquette
Recently the President of the local HOA reached out to Mrs. Bogard asking for help with our arrival and dismissal procedures.
Please help us be kind neighbors and respect the following:
1) Manderly Walkers (PM) - keep all driveways clear. Do not block or park across the end of residents' driveways. Please pick up your children and drive away, do not linger to chat/play.
2) Brimhurst (AM) - please drop off and go; there is no need to stay and wait for the children to cross, as this creates congestion/traffic.
3) Carpool line (AM/PM) - Do not block any entrances/exits into the neighborhood - keep all cross streets clear. The local HOA has observed and shared photo evidence that our carpool line is preventing local residents from entering/exiting their subdivisions safely. In addition to not blocking cross streets, please leave plenty of space at the corners of intersections, so that vehicles attempting to exit can easily see around your car. The Parkway Villages HOA specifically listed that the following entrances are often blocked by StJPII carpool vehicles: Windsor Cove, Charlton Park, and Sienna Cove.
If we all work together in a spirit of safety and courtesy for all, then we are confident that these issues will resolve quickly. Thanks for your cooperation.
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Homecoming - Coming Soon!
We are so excited about our first community event of the school year! All current and former families are invited to our Homecoming football game on Wednesday, September 29. Fun and festivities will abound as we cheer our Saints to victory! We’ll have the cheerleaders, food trucks (tacos and snow cones), and more! So grab your lawn chairs and make plans to meet your friends at this fun StJPII tradition!
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Suicide Awareness Month
September is National Suicide Awareness Month. It may be surprising to note that suicide affects all ages. According to the CDC, it is the second leading cause of death for people ages 10-34. As parents, you can begin to support your child’s emotional health when you teach problem solving techniques and how to cope when life’s difficulties arise. We encourage you to become aware of risks that are associated with young people who self harm. Attached is a guide for parents shared by the CDC on Suicide- including Facts, Prevention, and helpful reference information. The second link comes from California Mental Health Services and it’s campaign “Know the Signs”: Pain Isn’t Always Obvious. Suicide is Preventable.” It contains some good information on not only the signs to look for but the words to use if you are ever facing someone talking about suicide.
We appreciate partnering with you on these difficult topics,
Betty Costantini, Middle School Counselor
Jennifer Quinlan, Elementary School Counselor
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Love and Logic: True Identity or Social-Media Identity?
Many kids will dive deep into the murky waters of internet and video game overuse because they feel calmer, stronger, and more accepted in cyberspace than in their true relational world. The seeds of addiction are sown. Full-blown dependency looms just around the corner. Taking away their devices addresses just the tip of the iceberg. Although it’s sometimes necessary to do this, it only scratches the surface. Helping them develop a healthy self-concept addresses the larger issue below the water line. Click the link below for an article about the dangers of children using social media, which includes a link to Love and Logic's Teens & Technology course.
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Let's Be Pals - Sign Up Party for PreK/Kinder
Our littlest Saints and their new pals will kick off their weekend with a playdate at Ray Miller Park this Friday, September 17 after school! Siblings are welcome, and you'll get to mingle with other families in your child's grade! You're the bees knees, moms and dads, because you've got dinner figured out. Pizza, frozen treats, water, and juice will be provided for these cool kids! Open to current StJPII PreK and Kinder students and their siblings. Click the button below to participate. If your soccer practice is that day, feel free to stop by the party before or after your practice!
- Current PreK and Kinder students $25
- Siblings of current PreK and Kinder students $10
Date: September 17, 2021
Time: 3:45pm
Location: Ray Miller Park Gazebo
Sponsored by: The Lieng family and the Montesino families
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2022 Gala: Speakeasy Soiree T-Shirts
Order your 2022 Gala T-Shirts while supplies last! The Speakeasy Soiree gala will take place on February 26, 2022. The gala shirts are 100% cotton, feature navy with white printing, and are available in both youth and adult sizes. Students may wear their gala shirts on Wednesdays with uniform bottoms. To order, click the button below.
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Holiday on the Parkway
Do you make and sell arts/crafts? Do you own a business you'd like to promote and/or sell products?
If you are, or may know someone interested in reserving a table during the StJPII Holiday on the Parkway on December 3 and 4, then please contact Sandy Russell at russellfamily610@gmail.com (with the subject "Holiday on the Parkway."
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Art à la Carte Starts on Friday, September 17
This year, AALC will be offered to PreK and Kinder classes 4 times a year. We need volunteer-approved parents to make it a success! Parents will need to help out in all 3 classes of their grade. While the lessons are being taught by the Class Lead, volunteer parents will hand out art supplies, assist in clean up and set up for the next class, and help the little ones when needed in mixing colors, painting or drawing. No artistic experience or ability necessary! Just come and have fun with your child(ren) and their friends! Please contact Sandra Vreedenburgh at svreeden24@gmail.com if you are interested in volunteering. PreK parents will need to be at school from 9:30-11:30, and Kinder parents will need to be at school from 11:30-1:30. Details about the lesson will be sent to the selected volunteers via email about 1 week prior.
AALC dates for the 2021-2022 school year are 9/17, 11/5, 2/11 and 4/8.
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Birthday Club
Packages for the Birthday Club are selling fast, order yours soon!
Orders are honored on a first come, first served basis and must be
received at least 2 weeks before the birthday to guarantee prompt delivery.
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WHCSA Elementary Athletics
We are ready to go! The WHCSA Soccer Coaches meeting is next Tuesday 9/21 which is when our "SAINTS" coaches will receive their game schedule with all the information for the season and then will send it out to their grade level teams. I am still hoping uniforms will be in by Monday 9/20 so we can pass them out at the team practices next week. A HUGE thank you to our wonderful volunteer coaches that have stepped up to give their time, knowledge, and dedication to our school!
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GHCAA Middle School Athletics
Our Cross Country team will continue their 1st week of practice here on campus but starting next week we will have training on Mondays & Thursdays at Terry Hershey Park, and Tuesdays will be here on campus. Practice times for all 3 days will be 3:30-5:30 pm. The rescheduled Parent Meeting will be on Tuesday 9/21 after practice under the pavilion. PLEASE make every effort to attend the Parent Meeting!
Varsity Football is UNDEFEATED! We have had a great start to our season after defeating St. Anthony of Padua last week by a score of 24-13! Our game for tonight got canceled due to field conditions from the storms, but we continue to work hard and hope our winning streak continues! Our Cheer team traveled to both AWAY games and certainly kept the "SAINTS SPIRIT" alive! Also, don't forget to mark your calendars for Homecoming on September 29th!
Our Lady Saints Volleyball teams have had outstanding matches against St. Teresa Sugar Land, and St. Cecilia, with all teams taking the wins against both schools thus starting off with a positive attitude and great sportsmanship!
Varsity & JV Soccer has had some tough games to kick off their season! JV remains undefeated after defeating Regis and St. Cecilia! Our Varsity team has won 1 and lost 2 games in some really tough play, but they continue to improve their skills and remain confident we will put more "W's" on our record!
As always, please continue to check the Athletic calendar and come out to support all of our teams!
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After School Activities
Click on the various links to see club flyers, contact information, and online registration.
· Art Club (6th-8th Grade) – contact Ronda Stieber - will begin on Monday, September 13th. Students will report to the Art Room at dismissal and will end at 5:00 p.m. - parents will pick up their child in the carpool line.
· Mini Art Club (4th-5th Grade) – contact Ronda Stieber - will begin on Wednesday, September 15th. Students will report to the Art Room at dismissal and will end at 5:00 p.m. - parents will pick up their student in the carpool line.
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Challenge Club - Calling All 5th – 8th Grade Girls
Do you want to strengthen your friendship with Jesus and have lots of fun while doing it? Then SJPII Challenge Club is what you’re looking for! Games, crafts, service, sharing & deepening your faith alongside old friends and making new ones – with fun high school (mostly SJPII alums) team leaders.
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Conquest Club - 3rd - 8th Grade Boys
The CONQUEST Club invites StJPII boys and their families to attend their first meeting on September 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the GSC. The Conquest program for boys in 3rd – 8th grade at StJPII and is designed to instill virtue, develop character, leadership,
and encourage spiritual growth, all in a fun atmosphere of
biweekly group meetings where we combine sports and dynamic activities with a faith and virtue instruction. Contact Miguel Cardenas a sjp2conquest@gmail.com for more information.
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St. Thomas End Zone Rally
The St. Thomas End Zone Rally is an introduction for middle school students, their friends, and their families to the St. Thomas community. Watch our Eagle football team take on Houston Christian High School from the end zone of our very own Granger Stadium. Meet our administrators, meet our faculty and staff, and meet our current families. Join other like-minded families for a night of fun, football, and food on Friday, September 17! Kick off is at 7:00 pm; check-in begins at 6:00 pm.
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St. John Paul II Catholic School |
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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