March 9, 2021
School Business
Virtual Grandparents and Special Friends Day
Grandparents and Special Friends Day is going virtual! We have many exciting things planned to honor our Grandparents and Special Friends - including a video which will be sent to parents (for you to forward) on April 1st. An activity is being sent home today in the Tuesday folders that we would kindly like for the children to return by the end of this week. Thank you in advance for helping us make this Grandparents and Special Friends Day one that everyone will enjoy!
Social and Emotional Wellness Conversations for 3rd-8th Grade Students and Parents
Dr. Crystal Collier to begin talking with grades 3-8 and parents on social and emotional wellness. Please see the flyer below for more information. Questions about this event, please contact Betty Costantini, Middle School Counselor at bcostantini@jp2.org.
Join Zoom Meeting on 3/29/2021

Meeting ID: 919 0308 1205
Passcode: 6qd03z

Join Zoom Meeting on 3/31/21

Meeting ID: 942 5508 8577
Passcode: VEcHA3
Spring Break Holiday Travel
We are so excited that Spring break is almost here! Let's continue to practice healthy habits while we are away so that we can keep our campus community safe. We must work together to minimize risk both on and off-campus. Please stay vigilant and be mindful that the choices we make over the break could impact our students upon our return. It bears repeating, whether you are making plans to travel or not, the below are recommended guidelines to be followed by all travelers:
  • Wear a mask to keep your nose and mouth covered when in public settings, including on public transportation and in transportation hubs such as airports and stations.
  • Avoid close contact by staying at least 6 feet apart (about 2 arms’ length) from anyone who is not from your household.
  • Wash your hands often or use hand sanitizer (with at least 60% alcohol).
  • Avoid contact with anyone who is sick.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
  • For travel outside the U.S., please refer to the CDC’s international travel recommendations by destination. Thank you for your cooperation.
Tuition Raffle: Coming Soon
The StJPII tuition raffle is coming after Spring Break so mark your calendars! This will be your chance to win FREE StJPII TUITION for your oldest child for the 2021-2022 school year! All raffle proceeds benefit St. John Paul II Catholic School. It’s easy to participate! Tickets will be sent home in Tuesday folders on March 30, and the winner will be announced on April 16. Stay tuned to Saints Weekly in the coming weeks for more information.
All School Mass
Please join us this Friday for our weekly All School Mass at 8:30 a.m. by clicking the link below. Mass will be live-streamed via Zoom. In an effort to maintain the reverent nature of the Mass, please ensure you turn off your video and mute your devices to keep our focus on the altar.

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From the Business Office
Your tuition invoices for school year 2021-22 were sent home in your youngest student's folder. Please remember that Tuition is due on Friday, April 30, 2021. If you need a tuition invoice, please contact the Business Office.


Please note:
  • If you would like to start making payments towards the 2021-22 tuition, please send your checks to the Business Office with your family ID#.
  • $100 a week late fee will be applied for TUITION received after 3:00 p.m. on 4/30/2021
  • Tuition Loans and Tuition Assistance applications are available under the Admissions tab on our website. 
  • Due date for Tuition Loans is on April 1, 2021
Bidding with Bernie
“Bidding with Bernie,” StJPII’s Online Auction, will begin the week we return from Spring Break! The auction will begin on March 23 and end on March 29, giving you one full week to make your bids! We’re offering our annual items and adding some new ones so be sure to visit www.jp2.org/auction to preview all of the packages! Happy bidding!
Summer Enrichment Program
Children 3 years old through 8th grade are invited to the StJPII Summer Enrichment Program (SEP), June 7-25 from 9:30-2:30, where we emphasize hands-on exploration in a fun, stimulating, and supportive environment. The program features small class sizes and is taught by highly-qualified teachers. (Before and aftercare is available too.)

The early registration deadline is April 9, after which date the registration fee increases. Sibling discounts are also available. For more information and to register, click the button below or contact SEP Director Kim McCurry.
Picture Day is Coming
Wednesday, March 24 is Casual Picture Day for all students. Students may wear school-appropriate free dress day clothing. Check the Parent Student Handbook for free dress guidelines. Order forms for Casual Picture Day will be sent home with students on Wednesday, March 10. Please make sure to return the order form with your payment by March 24 if you are purchasing a picture package with cash or check. You may also purchase picture packages online.
Library News
It may be time for a revisit to our tech policies for those who may be on quarantine or off on spring break.
Thank you for taking the time to remember and revisit our rules and guidelines as a refresher. Happy Viewing! Ms. Lamb

go to www.jp2.org
Select the Academics tab
from the pull down menu select Technology
about three paragraphs down under Resources
you find the TAUP presentation is the first item under Resources
Talent on the Plaza
The Talent on the Plaza is now available to watch! If you missed the streaming version during Catholic Schools Week, click on the video below.
Art Corner
StJPII Go Texan 2021 Art Show Winners
Middle School Winners:
1st Place Blue: Rosemary Neslony & Sophia Van Saase & Kylee Gomez
2nd Place Red: William Aguliar & Chloe Moreno
3rd Place White: Trinity Welsch & Thomas Pozo
Honorable Mention: Matthew Healey & Grace Yetsco

Elementary Winners:  
5th Grade: 
1st Place Blue: Camila Lopez & Ines Fournier
2nd Place Red: Kiera Barrios & Huntley Cook
3rd Place White: Ubaka Okocha-Ojeah & Mariana Pena
Honorable Mention: Ben House & Jacob Cardona

4th Grade:
1st Place Blue Cayenne Barrios & Lucas David
2nd Place Red: Caroline Nguyen & Veronica Alejos
3rd Place White: Andrea Martinez & Mimi Lim
Honorable Mention: Thais Fournier, Abby Rennie & Hanna Nangne

3rd Grade: 
1st Place Blue- Bridget Bramanti & James Navarro  
2nd Place Red: Isabel Cosson & Alonzo Estrada
3rd Place White: Josie Alvarez & Farah Yoqubi
Honorable Mention: Daniel Mendez, Mary Phan & Lucas Roca 

* Students Artwork will remain on display on the large bulletin board between the Computer labs for two weeks, then sent home with your student.
Parent Teacher Organization
The StJPII PTO is planning an intimate “Strings and Fireflies” spring concert under the stars to celebrate the end of this school year. Tickets will go on sale soon, and we would appreciate your feedback so we can gauge community excitement in such an experience. This is not an RSVP, rather an expression of interest, so please let us know either way if you would likely attend. Capacity will be limited and guests will wear masks; rest assured this will be a safe and socially-distanced open-air affair. Click the button below to find out more. Kindly fill out this survey by Wednesday, March 17
A HUGE THANK YOU for all our parents who signed up for the FFL this month.
 Our teachers deserve ALL of this and more and all of you made it POSSIBLE.
THANKS!!!!

Sindy Schwab, Rose Shelton, Joanna Cosson, Holly Michael, Kathy Forbes, Nkem Okoli
Valentina Bracho-Rodon, Amber Leech, Tiffany Le, Sandra Vreedenburgh, Marisol Decker
Stephanie Dunn, Mari Chapellin, Gwen Montesino, Angela Molina Jimenez, Marcela Pigurina
Victoria Forkner, Angelica Fady, Jenn Bickley, Analia Gugliotti, Kristine Salvatierra, Amie Pham
Mbaga Ahorukomeye, Melissa Riquelmy, Claudia Oquendo, Bonnie Casson-Deweese, Courtney Forbes, Heidi Galito, Chiara Beltrami, Miles Family, Annette Higgins, Sumitha Joy, Marzi Kim
Michaela Lombardo, Yancy Minero, Monica Davila, Margarita Hernandez, Kimberly Healey
Ervina Widjaja, Mike Mohrmann, Tricia Nino, Veronica Villareal, Phuong Luong, Casey Aguilar
Birthday Club suppliers are running low, size small t-shirts are sold out!! Orders are honored on a first-come, first-served basis so do not delay in signing up your kid(s) for the birthday recognition. It is a lot of fun to celebrate his/her birthday at school.
Athletics
Elementary and Middle School Athletics
Middle School Athletics~
All of our Spring sports teams are formed and ready for their season to start! Congratulations to all of our athletes for their hard work during tryouts!

Please refer to the Athletic calendar for all practice and game information!
Elementary 
Our teams are formed and our Coaches are ready to play ball! If you registered your child to play you should hear from your coach this week as we have set our practice schedule and all important information has gone out to the Coaches.
Community Events
St. John Vianney- TO-GO Lenten Dinner this Friday, MARCH 12, 5:30-7:30 pm. Shrimp Etoufee served with corn and bread, $10 per meal. Our kid's meal will consist of fish sticks served with Mac n Cheese and Fruit, $5 each.

This week’s meal is catered by one of our local businesses, Hebert’s Speciality Meats!

Only online pre-paid reservations will be accepted. The deadline is tomorrow, March 10 at 5:00 pm. Unfortunately, orders cannot be accepted after the deadline, and no day-of walk-ups.

To reserve and pay click on this link https://www.stjohnvianney.org/news-events/events/lenten-dinner-to-go-shrimp-etoufee/ .Pick-up is on the Activity Center Basketball Court; please wear your face covering when picking up. For questions, please call 281-497-1555.
St. Pius X Spring Musical
St. Pius X's Veritas Theatre is putting on a musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, at the end of March. I have attached the flyer to this email - would you mind putting it in any middle school newsletter or webpage you have?

If students or faculty are interested in purchasing tickets or getting more information, our Veritas Theatre's website is: https://veritastheatre.square.site/ .
Calendars
St. John Paul II Catholic School
1400 Parkway Plaza, Houston, TX 77077
281-496-1500 • 281-496-2943 (fax)
St. John Paul II Catholic School prepares all students spiritually
and academically to succeed in life and to do God's will.