St. John Paul II Feast Day & Vocations Day
We are looking forward to celebrating a very special All-School Mass this Friday at 8:30 a.m. In addition to honoring our Patron's Feast Day, we will also celebrate Vocations Day. Please be sure to ask your children about the guest speaker who will visit their classroom after Mass. Special thanks to the Altar Society for helping Religion Coordinator Mrs. Yohr with this blessed StJPII tradition.
Gentle Reminder: thank you for not parking in the spaces facing the soccer field, especially on Mass days. These spots are marked 'reserved' and are for our employees only. Additionally, a portion of the parking lot will be reserved to accommodate our Vocations Day guests this Friday.
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Parent Teacher Conferences |
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Monday, October 25 is Parent/Teacher conference day. This is not a regular school day.
- Primary School Students (PK/K) are not expected to be present for the Parent Teacher Conferences.
- Elementary and Middle School (1st-8th) Students are expected to be present for the Student-Led Parent Teacher Conferences.
Conference sign ups were sent last week. Middle School sign ups are now closed. Elementary sign ups will close at 7:30 a.m. tomorrow, October 20th.
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Report Cards on Portal
Student Report Cards for grades 1-8 will be live on the Parent Portal this Friday at noon. Below are the directions to access students report cards for grades 1-8:
- Login to the Parent Portal
- Click on the name of the child you wish to view
- Report cards will be visible in the "E-Locker" of your student's profile
Please note: PreK & Kindergarten Report cards will be printed and sent home with the students this Friday.
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Early Dismissal - TUESDAY, October 26
Students will have an early dismissal next Tuesday, October 26. 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.
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Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A
Families are invited to patronize our neighborhood Chick-fil-A on early dismissal day, Tuesday, October 26, from 2:00-6:00 p.m. Once a month we will partner with the 13412 Briar Forest location (around the corner at Eldridge) and they have graciously offered to donate 10% of the dine-in and drive-thru proceeds back to StJPII. (Orders through their APP qualify for 15% back!) When ordering, share you are with St. John Paul II Catholic School. Please thank them for this wonderful partnership!
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Lifetouch Picture Packages
The lost picture packages from our August 26th individual picture day and retake pictures from October 5th have arrived! The picture packages will be sent home with students in their Tuesday folders today. Group class pictures from October 5th have not yet been delivered. We will send those home with students as soon as we receive them.
If you have any questions in regards to your picture package or are still missing your picture package after today, please contact Lifetouch at 1-800-736-4753.
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Houston Astros Shirts
Students are welcome to wear ASTROS shirts with uniform bottoms tomorrow, Wednesday, October 20 to show our hometown pride as we take on the Boston Redsox. Go Astros! #ForTheH
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Optional Casual Uniforms
Due to the manufacturers supply shortages, casual uniform orders have been backordered. At this time, we have not received an exact date of delivery. We will keep you updated as we receive updates. If you are in immediate need of polos, please contact Jessica Ande at jande@jp2.org to receive a used polo.
We apologize for the delay. Thank you for your patience and understanding!
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Carpool Line
Thank you for your continued cooperation with our carpool line procedures. Unfortunately, we continue to receive feedback from the HOA that our cars are blocking intersections and driveways. Please do your best to keep the roads clear for through-traffic. Our neighbors are actively looking for infractions and continue to send us photos.
The pictured example is NOT one of our StJPII families; however, it illustrates that even a bumper counts as a blockage - and this applies to neighborhood entrances as well as driveways. As our line starts moving, we ask that you gauge the distance conservatively so that your vehicle is always completely along the curb. Cars on Manderly should not block driveways, even by a few inches.
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Homecoming Photos
Our Homecoming Game was a great success a few weeks ago and we are thrilled to share photos of the event with you! Special thanks to parent volunteer Mr. David Benedict for sharing his photography talents with our community! You may click the button below to view the album and download images.
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Trunk or Treat
Your participation is key to help make this event a success...without trunks, there are no treats! Feel free to join forces with another family to double your fun! If you are interested in reserving a spot in the parking lot to decorate your vehicle, click the Sign Up Genius link below.
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Grandparents Day
We are looking forward to celebrating Grandparents & Special Friends Day the Friday before Thanksgiving, the morning of November 19. Invitations have been mailed, so please tell Grandparents and Special Friends to be on the lookout in the coming days.
Update: If you need an extra invitation to forward, please visit our website where you may download and share an invitation, which can be found by clicking here. Or, we have a few extras available that you may pick up from the Front Office.
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Red Ribbon Week - October 26-29 |
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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. These can be worn on Wednesdays as a spirit shirt with uniform bottoms. The gala shirts sizes are child’s small, medium, large, and x-large as well as adults small, medium, large and x-large. Get your shirt before they are gone!
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Bootleggers Bash Sign Up Party
Join us for a good old fashioned house party next Saturday night October 23! Sport your alumni (or your favorite team) colors as we watch some football and relive our college days! During the evening there will be a cocktail tasting and the guests of this party will get to choose the signature drink served at this year's Gala! This is an adults only event so be sure to leave the kiddos at home for this one! Tickets are $75 for you and a guest, so bring a friend or your spouse and join us!
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X Game Challenge
(5th and 6th Graders)
5th & 6th Graders!! Do you have what it takes? Prepare for an epic battle with Camp La Llanada! Your hosts will provide your fuel in the form of hot dogs and cotton candy. Children will be grouped into teams of 10. (This is a drop-off party on Sunday, November 7th from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. at Cinco Ranch South Lake Park 3206 South Lake Village Dr., Katy TX 77450. This event is being sponsored by Leticia Shirley and Alexandra Riveros and cost $25 per warrior.
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Bookfair Coming Soon
Our Scholastic Book Fair will be October 26 through November 1. This will be held in the school library. The dates of the fair will not include Grandparents Day in consideration of Covid and social distancing for the large numbers of guests for that day. Ewallets, checks, cash, Mastercard and Visa are all suitable payments for items in this fair. The online book fair will open next Tuesday.
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Parent Study Skills Class
The Study Skills parent workshop will take place on Tuesday, November 9 right after carpool drop-off in the Library. Parents will learn more about the study skills we teach across the campus, including: organization, time management, listening and taking notes, strategies for taking tests, and much more! Please click on the Study Skills flyer button for more details. If you plan to attend, RSVP to Ms. Lamb. |
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Parents, here is a quick reminder for all of us about the importance of making time to listen to our children. With our busy lives and large families, it can be challenging. When we make the time for our children it can be rewarding for everyone. Please click the article below from Middle School Counselor Betty Costantini to read more about how we can better utilize our time with our kids. |
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Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) |
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StJPII Door Hangers - Available for a Limited Time
Show your neighbors your StJPII Spirit with a handmade puffy StJPII Door Hanger!
- The Door Hangers are hand-painted on canvas (approx. 18"x18")
- Each design is custom made, so you may also request an additional line with "Athletics", "Band", "Cheer", etc.!
- The Door Hangers will be delivered to your child's homeroom once they are completed.
Orders will be taken through October 31. The proceeds from the sale benefit the PTO. If you have any questions, contact: pto@jp2.org
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Please join the StJPII PTO for the 2nd Annual Poinsettia Fundraiser
We are partnering with the Brookwood Community this year!
* Grown in a 6" pot
* Average 14" to 16" in height
* Have 5-7 blooms each
* Only RED poinsettias are available.
Your purchase benefits the PTO and enhances the educational programs for the adults with disabilities at Brookwood. Thank you for your support!
Poinsettias will be available for pick up December 8th/9th. (Pick up details to follow)
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Halloween Skate Party
All Treats & No Tricks! Our Halloween Skate Party & Costume Contest is back! Join us on Thursday, October 21st from 3:30 - 6:30 p.m. at Dairy Ashford Roller Rink. Costume contest with prizes, sweet treats & fun await your witches, ghosts & superheroes!
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Volunteer in the Garden
The PTO is currently looking for a team of parents to help maintain the school's community garden. We need parents to help with Fall planting and removing weeds. This is a great way to volunteer if you only have a few hours to spare. Please contact Nicole Lambert at PTO@jp2.org if you are interested.
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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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Give by Shopping
StJPII receives percentages of your shopping when you “Give by Shopping” at these participating vendors: Amazon Smile, Kroger, Randall's, Shutterfly, Office Depot and Josephine’s Day Spa and Salon. Please check out our webpage for opportunities to give by shopping and contribute to our Saints community. Thank you!
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GHCAA Middle School Athletics
Soccer had a "winning week" with all 5-0 shutouts by defeating St. Thomas More, St. Laurence, and Holy Ghost! Our Lady Saints Volleyball teams had a mixed week of wins and losses. C Team & Varsity lost to St. Thomas More but JV pulled off the win! Our Varsity team played Holy Ghost and had a great win to get back on track. Our Varsity Football team played a GREAT game here at home last week against a really strong St. Thomas More team. With a back and forth score we were still ahead most of the game until just under 3 minutes when we went down by 4 points and the officials called the game due to darkness. Heartbreaking way to end a game that was played so incredibly well by our boys!
The XC Team competed in the Westlake Prep meet on Saturday. The athletes were impressive as all they competed with heart and finished strong in their races. We are proud of their progress! This Thursday October 21st will be our GHCAA Championship meet. Good Luck SAINTS!
Girls & Boys Basketball tryouts will be held on Monday, Nov 1st AND Tuesday, Nov 2nd. Boys in 6th-8th grade will go first at 3:30-5:30 on BOTH days. Then the girls will be 5:45-7:30 on both days. There is no registration needed, just come to tryouts. Please make sure you have your physical on file!
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WHCSA Elementary Athletics
We FINALLY received our shipment of soccer uniforms! Thank you Coaches and parents for being so patient and improvising to help us look like a team each week! Our StJPII community is amazing! Enjoy the beautiful weather and have fun!
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Elementary Basketball Skill Sessions
Strake Jesuit Head Basketball Coach, Dominic Amorosa, will host Basketball skill sessions for 4th and 5th graders at StJPII on the following Thursday night at 6:30pm:
Sessions will last for 1 hour, and students will work on the fundamentals of basketball in preparation for parish sports competition. For questions, contact Coach Amorosa at damorosa@strakejesuit.org or click the button below to register. Please leave siblings at home.
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Share Your Photos
We love to see your photos of our saints in action! If you get a great shot at practice or a game, please share with StJPII! Your photo(s) may be featured on social media or in The Spirit yearbook. You may email your pictures to: communications@jp2.org or upload them directly using the button below.
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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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