Holiday Travel
We are so excited that Christmas 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 holidays 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.
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Friday Reminders
This Friday, December 18, is the last day of our fall semester! As we march towards the end of the week, here are a few things to keep in mind:
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Holiday Attire - students may wear Christmas attire on Friday, which can include Christmas dresses, a Christmas shirt with school appropriate jeans, OR full dress uniforms for Mass. Homeroom teachers will host classroom parties for the students since we remain a closed campus.
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Full-Day of School - Friday is a full school day and we will dismiss at regular times (it is NOT an early release day as was originally stated on the Major Events Calendar.) We will have a full day of instruction to make up for a rain day earlier this semester.
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Chick-fil-A Spirit Afternoon - this Friday is Spirit Afternoon at our nearby Chick-fil-A at 13412 Briar Forest. They will donate 10% of their proceeds between 2:30-6:00, just say you are with StJPII when you check out!
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Mass - All School Mass will be live-streamed from the Chapel via zoom at 8:30 a.m. Please join us as we continue to celebrate Advent season. In addition, we will honor the First Communion students in Ms. Schoppe's homeroom.
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Christmas Performances
'Tis the season for Christmas performances and recitals! Typically during this week before our break, the school calendar is full of evening holiday shows. However, since we are a closed campus, our traditional concerts will now be virtual. Be on the lookout later this week for emails that will include links to pre-recorded performances from the Middle School Band, Middle School Chorale, and the Kindergarten Class of 2029. Now these classes can shine for more than just their families! The blessing is that our talented students will be showcased to our entire campus community. Additionally, you can further spread holiday cheer and share the links with friends and family! Bravo to Mr. Griffin, Mrs. Hughes, Mrs. McCurry, and Mrs. Hiltbrand for preparing their classes and putting together encore-worthy videos!
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StJPII 2nd- Grade Girl Scouts Community Service
Our 2nd-grade girl scouts celebrated Christmas by helping those in need, especially during these difficult times! They collected new, unwrapped gifts for homeless kids 7-17 residing at Star of Hope. Star of Hope is a Christ-centered community dedicated to meeting the needs of homeless men, women, and their children.
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Re-enrollment Information
On Tuesday, January 5, re-enrollment forms will be sent to your primary e-mail address. The e-mail will be coming from admissions@jp2.org. Please check your trash and/or spam emails if you have not received the link by the end of the day on January 5, 2021. |
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Give by Shopping - Just in Time for Christmas
StJPII receives percentages of your holiday 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. As you make those Christmas lists and check them twice, visit our webpage for opportunities to give by shopping and contribute to our Saints community. Thank you!
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Dear Parents,
On Monday, November 30, Crime Stoppers offered two presentations to our parents on Social Media – one at 10 AM and one in the evening at 6:30 PM. They talked to our middle school students via Zoom in the afternoon as well. Please ask your child about the presentation and what they learned.
For those parents who missed the parent presentations, I wanted to share my notes with you. These are highlights that will hopefully provide some useful information on keeping your children safer as we navigate the world of social media in all of our lives.
Betty Costantini
StJPII Middle School Counselor
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Congratulations to StJPII's newly elected Band Officers, Mariana R. and Nathan O. Go Saints! 🎼🥁🎷🎺🎻 |
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StJPII members selected to the ATSSB All-Region Band
In auditions this past weekend, 13 StJPII bandsmen were selected to the ATSSB All-Region Band in competition with public and private schools in the Houston region:
- Sophia Fruelda, Sara Garcia Nunez and Alyssa Zeiden on flute
- Pete Sutton, first chair clarinet
- Thy Yen Tong, Claire Kollar, Claire Sena, and Averi Garrity on clarinet
- Miguel Leyco on alto saxophone
- Ryan Liaw and Mariana Rondon on trumpet
- Matthew Cavers on trombone
- Matthew Healey on tuba
Also auditioning were Perry Lambert and Katerina Escobar on flute.
Congratulations to these students for representing StJPII so well at region band auditions.
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Spelling Bee Winners
Big congratulations to the following Spelling Bee winners:
Middle School - 1st place winner Sam Hildebrand-(8th grade) 2nd place winner-Joshua Cline-(7th grade)
Elementary -Joanna H. (4th grade)1st place winner and Camila L. (5th grade) 2nd place winner
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Online Library Resources
Happy December Everyone! As we find ourselves preparing for time with our families giving thanks I wanted to share a slideshow with you. This presentation will give you information on all the library resources folder on the classlink dashboard your children use often. There are quite a few resources available to you. One of particular interest with extra time at home would be the TumbleBooks and TeenBook Cloud ebook resources. Take a look at the presentation to find out more and how to use this resource to enrich reading at home especially during the holidays.
Happy Reading ~ Ms. Lamb
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Middle School Midterms
Below is the Middle School Midterm Schedule. Please download the schedule using the button below.
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Elementary and Middle School Athletics
We are hoping that we will receive word from the Diocese by January 5th in regards to any or all spring sports. This applies to both Elementary and Middle School programs. Also, please take a look at the Athletic calendar and look at Coach Porth’s Conditioning camps we have scheduled for the month of January, remember to click on the actual event in order to see all the information! All communication from Coach Porth will be on the REMIND app, the REMIND code for the conditioning class is: @c82gceg
Merry Christmas to all of you, we wish you a very healthy and happy New Year! The Athletic Department cannot wait for 2020 to be over!
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Parent Teacher Organization |
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It is the most beautiful time of the year, and as we reflect on this past year, it is abundantly clear how appreciative the StJPII community is for the dedication of the staff and teachers. They have gone above and beyond in their commitment to our children in helping them grow spiritually and academically. We hope you will join us again this year in our collection for a Christmas gift to all the wonderful people that make our school such a wonderful place.
The PTO is collecting money for the faculty and staff Christmas gift. If you are interested in contributing, a suggested amount is $10 per teacher. Please put your gift in an envelope labeled “Faculty & Staff Christmas Gift” and bring to the front office by this Friday (December 18). If you would like to make a donation via credit card, please click on the link below.
If you are looking to give a more personal gift, there is a binder in the front office with teacher ideas. We thank you in advance for your generosity.
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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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