March 26, 2024

Holy Thursday, Stations of the Cross

We will have Stations of the Cross, this Thursday, March 28, (no Mass) and early dismissal. Here are the details:

• Stations of the Cross will begin at 9:20 a.m. in the BAC/GSC.
• Students should wear their Saint Family shirts.
• Special thanks to the TARTS students for leading us through the Stations.
• ONLY TARTS Parents are invited to attend.
• Saint families will meet to put together Easter baskets for the Missions West Organization.
• The cafeteria will be closed.
• Early release times: PK/K at 12:00, 1st - 5th grades at 12:15, and Middle School at 12:30.
• There will be NO BASP after dismissal.

Diaconate Ordination of Our 6th Grade Seminarian

All 6th graders - on May 11th at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, your seminarian will be ordained a deacon. You are welcome to attend the ceremony which will be at 10 a.m. Please keep Carlos Velero in your prayers!

Easter Service Project for Saints Family

(LAST DAY TOMORROW)

Our Saints Families will be making Easter Baskets together on Holy Thursday for an all school day of Service and Prayer. Each grade level has been assigned an item that they need to bring to school to use for the project. Please send your child to school with the item and they should give it to their HOMEROOM teacher. Each teacher has a box in their classroom for the donation.

Please click on the button below to see the item your child(ren) has been assigned. The last day for donations is Wednesday, March 27. Thank you for making a child that is less fortunate smile and be excited on Easter.

*Click on the button below for more Faith Focus information. You can find the monthly virtue, Saints of the month, and service projects.

The Annual Fund goes directly into our operating budget, thus directly reducing the burden of tuition for every family, dollar for dollar.

Important Dates

March 28: Early Release (12:00/12:15/12:30)

March 29: Good Friday Holiday, No School

April 1: Easter Monday, No School

Smart Families

Thank you to all the families who came out to the Smart Families Dinner last Friday night. We had a great night

Ambassador Family Program

Calling all volunteers! StJPII has an Ambassador Program to welcome new families. Ambassadors are current parents who volunteer to welcome an incoming family and be a friendly face and source of information. We try to match families who have children of the same gender, in the same grade(s), and may live close to one another. Please consider volunteering for this important role.

To sign up to be an Ambassador family, click the button below. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact ambassadors@jp2.org.

Major Dates: 2024-2025 School Year

The list of major dates for the 2024-2025 academic year has been posted to our website. This list includes the first day of school, school holidays, early release dates, etc. Please mark your calendars! If our calendar needs to be adjusted in the future, we will advise you of any updates.

Book Fair News

Book Fair NEWS! Literati Fairs is our vendor for the spring 2024. We have a strong mission to provide high quality literature for our school, remember we cannot read every page of every book. Thank you for your support! Online sales are already starting. Visit the link below for details. You can create an account for your child and preload your chosen amount for them to spend. Generally, book prices start at $5.99. We must include 8.25% tax as state law. We teach students to bring one dime for each dollar they spend (example – spend 8 dollars, bring 8 dimes = $8.80 -- this should be enough with a tiny bit extra.)

Open for Sales - Thursday April 4 and wraps up morning of Friday April 12.

Daily Hours - from 7:40 a.m. to 4 p.m. school days.

Methods of Payment: Cash, Credit Cards, Literati Digital Gift Cards or Checks payable to StJPII with your family number on the check are acceptable.

Upcoming Events

You're warmly invited to join us as we explore the exciting future of StJPII! Get ready for an engaging evening where we'll share insights into our school's vision and discuss the strategies we're implementing to make it even better. This event will be held on April 16th and April 17th, offering flexibility so you may attend on the date that is most convenient for your family. Everyone who shares an interest in StJPII’s future vision is welcome to attend and learn more about the "For Every Saint" Campaign. Translators will be available for our Spanish-speaking families to ensure seamless participation. It's an exciting time to be a StJPII Saint and we're looking forward to seeing you there!

Love and Logic

As we approach the long hall, the last two months of the school year, here is a reminder from "Love and Logic." Click the button below to read about unlocking the secrets to nurturing mentally strong kids for a brighter future.

First Friday Lunch

Let's shower our wonderful teachers and staff with a delicious First Friday Lunch on Friday, April 5, 2024. This is the last First Friday lunch for the school year. We will serve a Taco bar with sides and toppings. Thank you so much for your contribution and support of our wonderful staff and teachers.

PTO Meeting

Fun in the Sun is getting closer! Can you feel the excitement??!! Join us at the next PTO Meeting to hear what can be expected at this year’s FITS. There has already been a lot of planning behind the scenes, but parents, this event won’t be a success without your much needed help! Our PTO is not merely a fundraising machine; rather, we strive to create a stronger community, an enriched experience for our students as well as a more pleasant environment for our teachers and staff. Attend the next meeting and hear first hand about what PTO does and has been working on since last year’s FITS! And remember, all funds gained by PTO events go back to the school in various ways.

We Need You

Poinsettia Fundraiser Assistant: Would you like to help the PTO but find it hard because of work or taking care of little ones at home? We have a spot for you! We are looking for someone to shadow our current Poinsettia Fundraiser Chair. The position can be done from home as the tasks involved are mainly communication. You would be asked to contact our vendor in June to place the order and reserving a delivery date for early December, as well as organize volunteers to help with receiving the delivery and the distribution of the poinsettias during the first week of December. If interested in learning more, please contact Tiffany Doucette (pto@jp2.org) or Erica O'Connor (eec5554@hotmail.com).

Save the Date: Fun In the Sun (FITS)

Fun in the Sun (FITS) is an annual Field Day at StJPII and the largest PTO fundraiser of the year! Parents should know that, though it is not a typical day at school, student attendance is expected and cafeteria service is not available. T-shirts will be available for purchase soon. Not only can students wear these shirts at FITS, but they may be worn by students during the school year on “Spirit Shirt” Days! Be on the lookout for information regarding the purchase of FITS wrist bands and lunch as well. The wrist bands will give students access to all the FUN planned!

The Birthday Club - Celebrate Your Child’s Special Day!

The Birthday Club is taking orders for April Birthdays or any other month! (T-shirt, Squeezies, Marquee). Place your orders now and let the celebration begin with us! Thanks for supporting the PTO. 

Elementary Athletics

We would love to see our current 5th grade parents attend the "Welcome to Middle School Athletics" parent meeting in the Library @ 6:00 pm on April 3rd! This is a great opportunity for you to familiarize yourself with our Middle School Athletic program as you enter your next chapter here at St. John Paull II in the Fall! The meeting should not last more than 1 hour at the most!

Middle School Athletics

All of our teams will get a little rest with our long weekend coming up! When we return from our Holy weekend all of our teams will be in the last 1/2 of their season!

Share Your Spring Sports 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. Please upload them directly using the button below.

Summer Enrichment Program

Sign up today for StJPII's Summer Enrichment Program. Students going into PreK-4 through 8th Grade are welcome. Early registration ends April 12th. Click the button below for more information.

Camp Invention at StJPII

Spark your K-6 grader’s curiosity and confidence at Camp Invention®! The 2024 program,

Illuminate, is coming to St. John Paul II for the very first time! From June 24 to 28, campers will collaborate with friends in hands-on, open-ended STEM adventures designed to inspire creativity, stretch imaginations and provide an awesome summer experience. Visit invent.org/mylocalcamp and use promo code SUM25 by 3/27 to save $25!