The Lion's ROAR
December 6, 2021
Everything you need to know about what's going on at JPII School. Important news, schedule of events, and volunteer opportunities.

Mark your Calendar


  • 12/8 Immaculate Conception Mass 10 am
  • 12/9 NUT Day $5 per student
  • 12/10 Report Cards go home
  • 12/13 Children's Shopping Day
  • 12/15 Holiday Concert (Band/Choir)
(6:30 pm at Mercy High school)
  • 12/20 Christmas Pageant (PK-5)
(6 pm at St. Mary Middletown)
  • 12/21 Hot Lunch (pre-ordered)
  • 12/22 11:30 Dismissal (aftercare will not be available)
  • 1/5 HSA Meeting 6:30
  • 1/12 N.U.T Day $5 per student
  • 1/14 Early Dismissal (aftercare available)
  • 1/17 MLK, Jr. Day No School
  • 1/18 Picture retakes
This candle symbolizes Faith and the journey of Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem. It calls you out to prepare the way of the Lord.
Upcoming Christmas Programs
Mark your calendars!

Band and Choir Christmas Concert

Wednesday, Dec. 15th 6:30 pm
at Mercy High School

All band members and choir members will be participating.

Band/Choir concert

Advanced band students should arrive at Mercy at 5:30. We will rehearse on the stage. Make sure to bring your instrument and music. If you have a music stand, please bring it. I will have extras.

Cadet Band and choir should arrive at 6:00.

Dress is nice clothes/Christmas clothes. Please no jeans or sneakers.

Masks will be required while inside the building.



Christmas Pageant PreK-5th grade

Monday, Dec. 20th 6:00 pm
St. Mary Church

All students in prek-5th grade will be participating. 

Attendance is mandatory

Pageant- All students should arrive at the church at 5:40 and go to their assigned seats. Dress is nice/Christmas clothes. Please no jeans or sneakers.

Masks will be required while inside the building.
Children's Safety and Basketball
The safety of all our students is paramount. The Administration and coaches ask that you walk your child to the gym for practice and then come into the gym at the end of practice to pick them up.

Students will not be released until the coach sees the adult responsible for picking students up. Coaches will, in turn, acknowledge you upon arrival.

Students will not be dismissed without a responsible adult.

Thank you for your cooperation!
Artist in the Spotlight
Congratulations to this month's artist in the spotlight, Wren Slaughter!


Wren exhibits Motivation, Kindness, Enthusiasm, Excellence, and Focus in Art!


Well done, Wren!
Middletown Rec Toy Drive
St. John Paul II School will be participating in the Middletown Rec Toy Drive.

Please see the attached flyer for more specifics. All toys should be brought to the school and placed in boxes by the front doors.
Annie, Jr.
It's time!! This year grades 5-8 will perform Annie, Jr.

Attached is all the information you need to sign-up!
Children's Christmas Shopping Day
Shop with SCRIP for Christmas

Time to make those shopping lists! Christmas is around the corner. SCRIP has what you need!
Open House
Spread the word! Open House is January 30th.

Some classes are close to capacity and limited to the number of new students admitted.
Fundraising while you shop!

Blessed John Paul II School

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