Dear Saints,
It is MAY, I cannot believe it! What an amazing year we have had together, and now we are in the last month. This month as we close out the year with a number of events, our virtue focus is Zeal - being driven by an intense love for God. This is perfect for May since it is filled with excitement as we reflect on the blessings we have been given, as well as those to come during summer break. God is good all the time! There is so much buzz around school as Fun in the Sun approaches! It will be a great month as we finish our year stronger together! The summer reading and math assignments will soon be posted, so all students can return ready for success next year. Thank you to all of our families for your continued support of time, talent, and treasure - YOU make this community so special.
I am thrilled to announce that Mr. Eric Olson will be joining our administration team as Middle School Assistant Principal beginning next year! Mr. Olson has been a tremendous member of our faculty for 2 years and we are so blessed that he is now stepping into a leadership role. As an alum of our great school, Mr. Olson's faith, experience, and professionalism will serve StJPII well.
In Him,
Rebecca Bogard
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We are so very grateful to our generous families and donors who supported StJPII this year! We enjoyed seeing many of you at the Picnic on the Pavilion yesterday. Please click below to watch a short video expressing our heartfelt appreciation. |
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All School Mass
We will have All School Mass on Friday, May 6. Students should wear their full dress uniforms. Instead of daily Mass tomorrow, we will pray a rosary together. We will start at 7:15 a.m. in the Chapel and recite the Glorious mysteries.
May Crowning
All students are asked to bring in ONE flower this Friday, May 6 for our May Crowning ceremony at Mass. Bring your flower to your homeroom teacher on the morning of May 6. We will make a beautiful basket of flowers for Our Lady, Mother Mary! Thank you for helping your child honor our Blessed Mother.
Virtue of the Month
Zeal: Being driven by an intense love for God
Saints of the Month (by grade):
- PreK-2nd Grade: St. Paul
- 3rd-5th Grade: St. Dominic
- Middle School: St. Francis Xavier
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Service Project of the Month
Our 2nd graders are collecting food for the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry. As summer approaches, the food pantry needs to be restocked to meet the growing needs. Please help by donating the items listed below. The donation bins will be located in the 2nd grade hallway. Thank you for your generosity.
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Peanut butter
cereal
1lb bag of rice
1lb bag of beans
canned chicken
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canned tuna
canned fruit
canned veggies
pasta
pasta sauce
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Mom's Club
Let's get together for brunch!! Following Mass this Friday, May 6, all moms are invited to Pecan Creek for a gathering of fellowship and food. All StJPII moms are welcome!
The last evening Mom's Club gathering, Wisdom and Wine, of the school year will be Wednesday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. at Sylvia's. Come listen to Charlene, a consecrated woman from Regnum Christi, talk about "making the most of summertime: a time to rekindle love, connect with the kids and restore vital energy". It will be a fun night. All StJPII moms are welcome!
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Eric Olson Named Middle School Assistant Principal
Beginning 2022-2023
Mr. Olson began his career as an educator at Strake Jesuit in 2009, where he planned and implemented liturgies and retreats for the entire school, while also teaching Theology. He then taught Social Studies for two years at St. Martha Catholic School in Kingwood, before moving to Michigan in 2016, where he worked again in campus ministry at a PK-12 Catholic School. In 2020, he returned to Houston to teach at his alma mater, St. John Paul II. For the last two years, he has dedicated his time and efforts towards teaching Social Studies and Theology, but most importantly in helping our students grow as responsible, virtuous and faithful children of God.
Mr. Olson holds an M.Ed. in Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment from Regis University in Denver, Colorado and Catechist Certification from Boston College. He is married with 4 children, Chrissy, Patrick, James and Gigi, plus a dog (Lupe) and cat (Stuwder). Mr. Olson finds joy in being the family chef, watching the Astros, camping and taking his family on road trips across the country.
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2022 StJPII Parent Survey
Please take a moment and complete the 2022 StJPII Parent Survey. Below is the survey link. Your feedback is truly important as we continue to grow as a school community. The survey will only take a few minutes to complete, it is anonymous, and your responses will provide valuable insights about how we can continuously improve and maintain excellence. We look forward to hearing from you! Thank you for your feedback.
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2022-2023 Tuition
Tuition invoices were due last Friday, April 29. Late fees will be assessed to all invoices not paid, including any tuition loans that began the process this week. Late fees are $100 per week. Please pay your tuition invoice if you have not done so already.
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Spread the Word: Now Accepting Applications for Pre-K!!
The StJPII community grows stronger every year thanks to your referrals! "Word of mouth" is our very best advertising, so please share the good news and invite your friends who might be interested in StJPII to tour and apply online for Pre-Kindergarten for the 2022/2023 school year. If you know of a family who might like to learn more about StJPII, contact admissions@jp2.org.
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Summer Enrichment Program
Registration closes this Friday for Summer Enrichment. Don't miss out! Click the button below for more information and to register.
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Mother and Son Bowling Event
Tickets sales close tonight at midnight for the Mother and Son Bowling Event Friday May 6, 2022 at Bowlero Houston on Bunker Hill. Click the link below to purchase if you have not already.
We will be sending out an email on Friday with event details and bowling lane assignments. Please be on the look out.
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Used Uniform Sale
There will be a used uniform sale held in St. Jude Hall on Monday, May 16 from 8:30AM-11:30AM. If you have any MillsWear uniform pieces you would like to donate, please drop them off at the front office.
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Happy May,
Thank you to everyone for purchasing books at the spring book fair. We made about $2,000.00 in proceeds for the library program! The fair was a little thin with some supply chain issues but students had fun with some of the middle school students as helpers to write wish lists. Again, thank you for your support of our library program! Thank you to our great library volunteers for your dedication to serve our students! My hat tips to you!
Summer Reading is just around the corner. Look for more information soon in the newsletter about the summer reading list and activities. The books can be purchased in most retail stores, but Blue Willow Bookshop on Memorial Drive will have our list. They will probably try to keep copies on hand. These lovely ladies and gents are very knowledgeable and also offer great suggestions for reading at all levels. This is a perfect place for the summer book suggestions and purchases since our local library has not completed renovations.
Interesting tidbit - TCU has a summer program to enhance reading. The link is listed for your review. There are so many ways to read each week. Remember don't let your child have that summer slide! Keep Reading Every Day! Our last library visits are this week. The library closes Friday May 6th. All books need to be returned at that time or before. Inventory begins Monday 9th. Happy Reading! Happy Journaling! - Ms. Lamb
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PTO Meeting
Please join us at Pecan Creek Grille for our last PTO meeting of the year. It is scheduled for Wednesday, May 11th at 8:30 AM. If you have any questions, please contact Nicole Lambert at PTO@jp2.org.
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Volunteers Needed
The PTO is needing help assembling Fun in the Sun baskets and ticket envelopes. If you can sign up for a time, it will be GREATLY appreciated. If you have any questions, please email Amber at amber.leech@gmail.com. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
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Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is going on this week, May 2nd-6th, and the school has planned wonderful surprises for the teachers. We would also like to show our appreciation for all the extras they’ve done this school year. Please have your child(ren) write a thank you note or card for their teacher(s) that they will bring to school on May 5th. Parents are also more than welcome to join in on the fun and send their own note! Your child(ren) will deliver the notes to the teachers personally on Thursday. Thank you so much for helping us make this week special!
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2022 Fun in the Sun
Register today for Fun in the Sun! Click the ‘Fun In the Sun’ button below to register and don’t forget to purchase a lunch. The cafeteria will be closed during Fun in the Sun, so your child will need to purchase a Chick-fil-A lunch (online) or bring one from home. Registration will close May 10th.
*Please note, there will be NO afternoon BASP on Friday, May 29th (Fun In The Sun).
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FITS Volunteers
We would need volunteers to work Fun in the Sun on May 20. Please click the button below to sign up to work a shift that day if you can. Thank you!
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Elementary School Athletics
Elementary Team photos are this Thursday! Please do your very best to arrive on time so we keep to our schedule.
Middle School Athletics
The Track & Field team participated in the GHCAA Championship Meet on Saturday at Strake Jesuit. Our athletes ran amazing races in hot and humid conditions. In the individual events our athletes captured 7 top three spots with two first place finishes. In the relays, our teams gathered eight top 3 spots with five first place finishes. The Boys' team finished 4th in the district while our Girls' team walked away with 3rd place in the district and a fabulous trophy - come see it in the front office. A HUGE congratulations to all the 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th graders who practiced so very hard for this competition, they are amazing. Thank you to everyone who came out to cheer our Saints to victory!
Our Lady Saints Softball team played their hearts out in the GHCAA Championship, but unfortunately lost to St Cecilia. Our girls were disappointed with their loss, but they knew their hard work and dedication brought them the opportunity to play in the BIG GAME!!!! We are so very proud of our girls, and we are so grateful for all of the families and our faculty members who came out to support us.
Summer Camps
Crusader Basketball Summer League 2022 is back! We will play for three weeks in June on Tuesday and Thursday nights. Each team will play two games per night. There will be a change to the schedule though. On Tuesday nights, teams will play FIBA 3v3 games half court during their allotted game time slot. On Thursday nights, teams will play traditional 5v5 games full court. Cost is $500/team. Each team should have at least 8 available players for each night of the league. I am looking for 8 “Varsity” teams (incoming 8th graders) and 8 “JV” teams (incoming 7th) to compete in the league. I need your help in getting the word out to our players. Each team should have a parent or older sibling as the bench organizer. Players will sign up individually but play as part of their school teams. If necessary, I can combine groups of players to get at least 8 on a team roster.
Payments can be submitted by Venmo (@Dominic-Amorosa) or check (made payable to Crusader Basketball). Let me know if you have any questions. Looking forward to having your players compete. - Coach Amorosa damorosa@strakejesuit.org
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Summer Off-Season Conditioning with Coach Porth
Join Coach Porth this summer in the gym. Any young man, going into 5th grade through 8th grade, is welcome. The purpose is to train young men to be better athletes and put in the work to be successful. Conditioning camp will begin June 6. The conditioning days will be Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays until August 1 from 5:30-6:30p.m. If interested, click on the button below for more information.
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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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