August 30, 2022

First Friday Mass

Please join us for our First Friday Mass this week on September 2. According to the First Friday Devotion given to us by Saint Margaret Mary, we will receive special graces from Jesus by attending Mass on 9 consecutive First Fridays. In keeping with this tradition, we all have an opportunity to receive these special graces through our All-School Masses.

Please note, out of reverence to the Mass, the doors will close at 8:45 a.m each week for Mass. The Front Office will remain open to sign in students, however Parents and Visitors who arrive late will not be able to get into the BAC/GSC once the Mass doors are closed. Thank you for making every effort to arrive before 8:45 a.m.

Wednesday Mass

Optional daily Mass will be tomorrow, Wednesday August 31. All are welcome! Mass starts at 7:10 and ends at 7:40. It’s in the All Saints Chapel every Wednesday before school. What a beautiful way to start the day by worshiping the Lord!

Faith Focus Newsletter

Be on the lookout for a new monthly Faith Focus Newsletter in your child's Tuesday Folder today. This will cover the virtue of the month, Saints for the month, service project, and more. 

Altar Server Training 

We will offer another Altar Server Training. If your student would like to be an Altar Server for our All-School Masses, they must attend Altar Server Training. The next training will be next Wednesday after school September 7 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the GSC. This training is for students in grades 5-8 who are active altar servers in their parish. New and returning altar servers are welcome, as this training is required annually. Please reach out to Religion Coordinator, Mrs. Kristi Yohr for more information.

Faith and Ale

The Dad's Club will have its first meet-up for the year at Watson's Pub on September 6 from 6:00-8:00 p.m.  All StJPII dads are welcome. Come have fellowship with other dads.

Wisdom and Wine

Please come out and join other StJPII moms for an evening of faith and fellowship. The first Mom's Club event for the year will be at Sylvia's, on September 8 from 7:30-9:00 p.m. Hope you can make it! 

Parent Nights

Aug. 31 - PreK, Kindergarten, Middle School Parents

Sept. 1 - 1st-5th Grade Parents

Parents are invited to attend and learn more about StJPII. You will have the opportunity to hear about your child(ren)'s academic year with their teachers in the classrooms. These events begin at 6:00 p.m., and are for parents only, so please make plans for your children to stay at home.

A Message from Nurse Aertker 

As we approach cold and flu season, please remember to keep your student home when they are sick. A student must be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school. The same rule applies to vomiting. When a student is out for multiple days, the work they have missed will begin to be sent home on the third day they are absent. Help us by reminding your child to cough into their elbow, get plenty of rest, and stay hydrated. 

Checking Out/Leaving Early

If your student is leaving early during a school day please send them with a note to the front office that morning. Teachers aren't always able to read emails regarding transportation changes or an early release.  In an effort to better assist you and our teachers, please email our front office receptionists, Yvette Wiatrek or Cindy Kim with any last-minute changes.  ywiatrek@jp2.org or ckim@jp2.org.

Used Uniforms 

Used Uniforms are still on sale through the Spirit store.  Please contact useduniforms@jp2.org for your uniform needs. Proceeds will benefit the Class of 2023. 

Save the Date 

A Save the Date flyer will be in your child's Tuesday folder today. Please hold on to this handout and use it as a reference to mark your calendar. It includes all the important dates you won't want to miss! 

International Festival is Back!

Show your pride or interest in a country by signing up for a Country Booth or a Performance.

Country booths can display costumes, food samples, cultural items, musical instruments, boards, games, etc. Performances may include dancing, singing, music, martial arts, or any cultural representation. 

To host a country booth or present a performance, please click on the button below. 

For further questions or if you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Lauren Gerland  at communications@jp2.org

First PTO Meeting

Please join us for our first PTO Meeting of the year! We will meet on Wednesday, September 7 at 8:30 a.m. in St. Jude Hall. This event is something you do not want to miss! Start the school year off meeting other parents, be in the know, of volunteer opportunities, join committees, share your time & talents, & support our school and teachers. For more information, please contact Amber Leech, PTO President, at pto@jp2.org

First Friday Lunch

The PTO will be hosting our very first "First Friday Lunch" of the school year on September 9. We are currently asking for parent volunteers to donate $20 towards this delicious lunch from Russo's. Please click the sign-up genius below to donate. Thank you for your generosity.

Elementary Athletics

Soccer season is almost ready to go. I am amazed at all of the wonderful volunteers that have come back year after year to coach. I am still in need of volunteers for both PreK & Kinder. "Do Not Be Afraid" to coach! Kinder has 2 volunteers but, we have 3 teams, 1 all girls, and 2 all boys. Ideally if you have a son and you registered for him to play, please help! For PreK, I need 1 girl's and 1 boy's coach. I promise you will have plenty of help and A LOT of fun!

Middle School Athletics

We are up and going! We have had a few scrimmages in Volleyball & Football with great results! All the sports teams look forward to starting district games/meets next week. Remember, Acceptiva registration for CROSS COUNTRY closes this Thursday 9/1....all others please make sure you have registered your athlete. Please look at the Athletic Calendar and come out to support our teams!

After-School Activities

Check the school calendar for the schedule.

All after school activities will begin AFTER Labor Day. Click on the various links to see club flyers, contact information, and online registration. 

·        Challenge Club (5th-8th Grade Girls) – contact Amber Gruen

·        Conquest (3rd-8th Grade Boys) - contact Miguel Cardenas 

·        Robotics (Kinder-5th Grade) – register online with American Robotics Academy

·        Chess Club (2nd-8th Grade) - register online with Think Chess

·        Dance (PreK-2nd Grade) - register online with Energy Dance Center

·        Cub Scouts (K-5th Grade Boys) – contact Frank Carvelli or John Tejml

·        Girl Scouts (3rd Grade) – Contact Jennifer Zagata or Liza Faerber

·        Girl Scouts (1st & 2nd Grade) – Contact Laura Richard

·        Girl Scout Daisies (Kindergarten) – Contact Jaime Kopulos

·        Art Club (5th - 8th Grade) - register here

·        Mini Art Club (4th grade) - register here