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Dear Saints Families,
I hope that you had a joyful and restful Labor Day weekend! It was wonderful seeing you on campus for Parent Nights; I am so appreciative for your support and I am looking forward to a great year! Now that it's officially September our campus is buzzing, so be sure to stay up to date by reading Saints Weekly. This month of September, our virtue is HOPE - Trusting in God’s loving plan. One of the greatest testaments of our faith is placing our trust in Him - Be not afraid…to allow Him to direct your path.
In Him,
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Weekly Mass Schedule
Optional daily Mass will be tomorrow, Wednesday, September 7. All are welcome! Mass starts at 7:10 a.m. and ends at 7:40 a.m. It’s in the All Saints Chapel every Wednesday before school. You are also welcome to join us for our All School Mass this Friday, September 9. Students will need to be in full dress uniform. Mass will begin at 8:30 a.m. Please arrive on time.
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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 after school tomorrow, Wednesday, 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.
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*Click on the button below for more Faith Focus information. You can find the monthly virtue, Saints of the month, and service projects. | |
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Annual Fund
The 2022-2023 Annual Fund Drive will kick off next week. Please be on the lookout for your letter in the mail at home. The Annual Fund is our cornerstone fundraising campaign and your donation is so vitally important to help us sustain our mission. Thank you in advance for praying about how you may support us this year. Together, as ONE, we can make a difference for our school, for our students, and for our community.
Your students may wear their favorite sports team jersey with uniform bottoms next week on Wednesday, September 14 to "kick off" the Annual Fund Drive!
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Retake and Class Picture Day is Coming
Tuesday, September 20 will be Class Picture Day and Individual Retake Picture Day. All students will take a picture with their homeroom class for the yearbook and they MUST wear their FULL DRESS UNIFORM.
Information to access the online gallery from our August 30 picture day will be shared as soon as it is available. You will then be able to view your child’s photo, order picture packages, or choose to have a retake.
If your child was absent or not in full dress uniform on our last picture day, they are on the list to have their individual picture taken on Tuesday, September 20 for the yearbook. If you would like for your child to have their individual picture retaken, please click the button below to access the picture retake form.
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Accessing Class Link Usernames/Passwords
ClassLink is a single sign-on platform that allows our students access to school applications and online educational resources such as Google for Education apps, online textbooks, library resources and more. ClassLink can be accessed from a computer or a mobile device.
- ClassLink - https://launchpad.classlink.com/jp2
- Additional Information- https://sites.google.com/jp2.org/jp2tech/classlink
PK - Kindergarten:
Our younger students will be receiving a ClassLink Quickcard to access ClassLink. If you need a replacement, please reach out to your child's teacher.
1st - 5th Grade:
1st - 5th graders are creating their own password if they did not have one or forgot their password during their computer lab time. In addition, they will continue practicing logging into ClassLink using the "Sign in with Google" option.
Students will be using their passwords in school often, so please do not change your child's password. If a student needs assistance retrieving their password they should see Mrs. Abad in the computer lab.
6th - 8th Grade:
Students in 6th-8th grade that need assistance with their password should see Mr. Alda
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Amazon Smile and More
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 contributing to our Saints community. Click here for more details. Thank you!
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StJPII Homecoming Week 2022
Block off your calendar, save these dates, and get ready to celebrate fall sports at StJPII. We will showcase all of our Saints teams with a jammed-pack week of games beginning Saturday, September 17. The festivities will culminate at the Homecoming football game on September 21.
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International Festival is Back!
We are proud to showcase the many cultures represented at StJPII! Mark your calendar for a fun Family night filled with multicultural food, artifacts, clothing, photos, and performances. If you are interested in hosting a country or assisting with a country please email Lauren Gerland at communications@jp2.org
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Steps for Students
Sign up today to take advantage of early bird pricing for this year's Step for Students 5K Run/Walk Race. The race will take place on the morning of February 11, 2023. Click on the button below to register.
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Welcome back from your StJPII school counselors! We hope you had a wonderful summer break and are looking forward to a fabulous new school year. Ms. Jennifer Quinlan works with the elementary students (PreK-5th) and Mrs. Betty Costantini works with the middle school students (6th-8th). Please feel free to contact us if we can help in any way. Parents often ask us, "How can I help my child at home?" Mrs. Costantini has read some articles and composed a list of ways parents can help their child with organization. These tips are great to read/review as we begin our 2022-2023 school year.
God's Blessings,
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Parent Study Skills Class
The Study Skills parent workshop will take place on Monday, October 3 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in St. Jude Hall. 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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First PTO Meeting
Please join us for our first PTO Meeting of the year! We will meet Tomorrow 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
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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.
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Join the Birthday Club
The PTO has a Birthday Club fundraiser that helps you celebrate your child's birthday. Click on the button below to order your birthday t-shirts, school kits, or name on the marquee. Birthday t-shirts can be worn on the actual birthday, except if it falls on Full Dress day. The Birthday Club is now ONLINE! Place your orders today by using the button below.
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Elementary Athletics
Our WHCSA Soccer coaches have received their team rosters and will be contacting their parents by the end of the week. We have over 220 athletes registered! Our Soccer field will be very busy this fall.
Middle School Athletics
District play officially starts this week! Please check out the Athletic calendar for our games. Come out to support our Saints!
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Dads Basketball
StJPII dads play men's basketball on Wednesday Nights in the gym at 7:00 p.m. Please contact Mark Gugliotti to be added to the distribution list and for more information: markgoogs04@gmail.com or 832-301-1681. Everyone is welcome. It's a fun way to meet other dads and get some great exercise!
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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.
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Challenge
Do you want to strengthen your friendship with Jesus and have lots of fun while doing it? Then SJPII Challenge Club is what you’re looking for! Games, crafts, service, sharing & deepening your faith alongside old friends and making new ones – with fun high school (mostly SJPII alums) team leaders.
Join us for a discovery meeting on Friday, September 16 after school. Girls: Come to St. Jude Hall after dismissal. New Parents: At 4:15 in St. Jude Hall, we will present more information about Challenge Club and the city-wide events scheduled for the upcoming year. You will have the chance to meet the Consecrated Women of Regnum Christi, the missionaries, & the high school team leaders who will be working with the girls. We can't wait to see you!
For more information, go to https://www.ecydhouston.com/about-us.
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Conquest
Conquest is a youth program for boys in 2nd through 8th grade that brings together fun and formation in order to bring them closer to Christ. Conquest also seeks to give Dads opportunities to connect with their boys, form them, and initiate them into manhood. The Club is designed to instill virtue, develop leadership and character, and encourage spiritual growth all in a fun atmosphere of biweekly group meeting
When: Every other Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 PM and the GSC). The biweekly meetings are led by high schoolers (SJPII Alumni). First meeting on Tuesday 9/13/22.
Activities
· Father–Son Campouts (October 2022 and April 2023)*
· Service Projects (SJV Bazaar, Houston Food Bank, SHP Beds, etc.)
· Main Event night outs *
· Texas Conquest Summer Camp @ Camp Cho Yeh *
For questions please email sjp2conquest@gmail.com or text/call 281-779-9482 / 832-493-5567
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St. John Paul II Catholic School
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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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