Early Dismissal - TUESDAY, September 28
(Worth Repeating!)
Our first early dismissal for this school year will be on Tuesday, September 28. Recall that early dismissals are on Tuesdays this year. Pre-K and Kindergarten students are dismissed at 2:15 p.m., 1st - 5th graders are dismissed at 2:30 and Middle School is dismissed at 2:45. We have early dismissal once a month, usually on the last Tuesday of the month, to allow time for monthly faculty meetings. Typically on these days, students may wear school appropriate blue jeans and their StJPII House Shirt. Please refer to the Parent/Student Handbook for more guidelines. All early dismissal dates are posted on the online calendar.
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Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A
Families are invited to patronize our neighborhood Chick-fil-A on early dismissal day, Tuesday, September 28, from 2:00-6:00 p.m. Once a month we will partner with the 13412 Briar Forest location (around the corner at Eldridge) and they have graciously offered to donate 10% of the dine-in and drive-thru proceeds back to StJPII. (Orders through their APP qualify for 15% back!) When ordering, share you are with St. John Paul II Catholic School. Please thank them for this wonderful partnership!
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Uniforms - Lost and Found
In the spirit of extending grace and mercy, on the First Friday of every month, PTO Spirit Store Volunteer Sarah Takagi will sort through the Lost and Found and attempt to rehome any missing uniforms pieces that might be labeled with student name(s). If you are looking for something in particular, or perhaps it wasn't labeled, please contact her at: spirit@jp2.org. |
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Annual Fund - Going on Now
The 2021-2022 Annual Fund Drive is going on now! Hopefully by now your letter has been received and you are prayerfully considering how you will make a difference this year. The Annual Fund is our cornerstone fundraising campaign and your donation is so vitally important to help us sustain our mission. Your gift is so important! Thank you in advance for your support!
Many companies in our area match your charitable donations dollar for dollar. That means you can double the size of your contribution to StJPII! Follow the link below to see a list of companies that have given in the past and check with your HR department to see if they participate in matching gifts. Last year, StJPII received over $85,000 in matching gifts, so corporate funds truly have a tremendous impact on helping us meet our operational goals and sustain our mission. Visit www.jp2.org/give to give today!
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Homecoming - Next Week
We are so excited about our first community event of the school year! All current and former families are invited to our Homecoming 6-man football game on Wednesday, September 29.
Here are a few important reminders to get you game-ready:
- Kick off is at 5:00 vs. Sacred Heart Crosby
- Bring your lawn chairs and a little spending money (for concessions, the PTO Spirit Store, Mingos Latin Kitchen taco truck, and Miss Kathy's snow cones)
- Special thanks in advance to our athletes, coaches, cheerleaders, and PTO volunteers for making this special evening possible.
Go Saints!
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Retake and Class Picture Day
Tuesday, October 5 is Retake and Class Picture Day. All students must wear their full dress uniform. Students will be retaking individual pictures if needed and all students will be taking a homeroom class photo. Please refer to the uniform link below to review the appropriate full dress uniform for your child based on grade level.
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Texas A&M Week Coming Soon
Get ready for "Ultimate Fan Duel" week! Thanks to the Bazan Family who earned naming rights in last year's online auction, soon we all get to be part of the "Fightin' Texas Aggie" community. We will fly the Texas A&M flag all week and play the Aggie War Hymn over the PA system during the week of October 4. On Wednesday, October 6, students may wear their Aggie t-shirts (or a StJPII spirit shirt) with their regular uniform bottoms. Want to fly your alma mater's school colors next year? Be on the lookout for this package in the upcoming Speakeasy Soiree Gala this February. GIG 'EM!
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Gala: Sign Up Parties & T-Shirts |
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Camp La Llanda Sign Up Party
5th & 6th Graders!! Do you have what it takes? Unleash your inner warrior, bust out your ninja moves, practice that superhero pose, and prepare for an epic battle at Camp La Llanada!! Prizes will be given for best costume, and your hosts will provide your fuel in the form of hot dogs and cotton candy. Please bring a bottle of water and wear a mask!
Sponsored by: Leticia Shirley and Alexandra Riveros
Date: Sunday, November 7
Time: 2-4 PM
Location: Camp La Llanada, 6710 S. Mallard Drive, Fulshear, Texas 77441
Price per warrior: $25
Number of spots: 60
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Bootleggers Bash Sign Up Party
Join us for a good old fashioned house party! Sport your alumni (or your favorite team) colors as we watch some football and relive our college days! During the evening there will be a cocktail tasting and the guests of this party will get to choose the signature drink served at this year's Gala. So be sure to leave the kiddos at home for this one!
Date: Saturday, October 23
Time: 7:30pm
Location: The Haley's home
Sponsored by: The Haley family and the Zagata family
Price: $75 per couple
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2022 Gala: Speakeasy Soiree T-Shirts
Order your 2022 Gala T-Shirts while supplies last! The Speakeasy Soiree gala will take place on February 26, 2022. The gala shirts are 100% cotton, feature navy with white printing, and are available in both youth and adult sizes. Students may wear their gala shirts on Wednesdays with uniform bottoms. To order, click the button below.
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Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) |
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First Friday Lunch
The PTO will be hosting "First Friday Lunch" on Friday, October 1st. We are currently asking for parent volunteers to donate $20 towards this delicious lunch from Pecan Creek Grille Restaurant. Please click the sign-up genius below to donate. Thank you for your generosity.
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Holiday on the Parkway
Do you make and sell arts/crafts? Do you own a business you'd like to promote and/or sell products?
If you are, or may know someone interested in reserving a table during the StJPII Holiday on the Parkway on December 3 and 4, then please contact Sandy Russell at russellfamily610@gmail.com (with the subject "Holiday on the Parkway."
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PTO Spirit Store
Show your school some love, and visit the online Spirit Store to order your StJPII branded merchandise. All proceeds benefit the PTO.
Thank you for supporting the StJPII spirit store. Click the button below to view the catalog and place your order!
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Birthday Club
Packages for the Birthday Club are selling fast, order yours soon! Orders are honored on a first come, first served basis and must be received at least 2 weeks before the birthday to guarantee prompt delivery.
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Give by Shopping
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 contribute to our Saints community. Thank you! |
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WHCSA Elementary Athletics
We got off to a pretty good start with practices despite the weather! We only have the shorts to our uniforms so please be patient and I will update your coaches in the event we do not receive the shirts on time!
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Basketball Skill Sessions
Strake Jesuit Head Basketball Coach, Dominic Amorosa, will host 4 Basketball skill sessions for 4th and 5th graders at StJPII on the following Thursday nights at 6:30pm:
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Sept. 23rd
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Sept. 30th
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Oct. 14th
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Oct. 21st
Sessions will last for 1 hour, and students will work on the fundamentals of basketball in preparation for parish sports competition. For questions, contact Coach Amorosa at damorosa@strakejesuit.org or click the button below to register.
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GHCAA Middle School Athletics
We had a short week of athletics due to the weather but it ended up with wins for our Varsity Soccer team and all 3 of our Lady Saints Volleyball teams! On Wednesday our Lady Saints defeated St. Thomas More, and then on Thursday Varsity Soccer defeated St. Thomas More as well! Football got rescheduled, we will update the Athletic calendar when their game is confirmed! Our Cross Country team is off and running! PARENTS, please make every effort to attend tonight's meeting at 5:30 right after practice. We will meet under the pavilion and start promptly at 5:30!
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After School Activities
Click on the various links to see club flyers, contact information, and online registration.
o Robotics Monday Imagineers class was cancelled on September 13th due to inclement weather. There will be a makeup class held at StJPII on Friday, October 8th in St. Jude Hall after school.
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Challenge Club - Calling All 5th – 8th Grade Girls
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.
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Conquest Club - Meeting Tonight
The CONQUEST Club invites StJPII boys and their families to attend their first meeting on September 21 at 6:30 p.m. in the GSC. The Conquest program for boys in 3rd – 8th grade at StJPII and is designed to instill virtue, develop character, leadership,
and encourage spiritual growth, all in a fun atmosphere of
biweekly group meetings where we combine sports and dynamic activities with a faith and virtue instruction. Contact Miguel Cardenas a sjp2conquest@gmail.com for more information.
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September Service Project - Ending Soon
The 7th grade class would like to donate to the Christians suffering in Afghanistan. They will be collecting monetary donations until September 30. Please send your donations with your child to class. Their teacher will have an envelope to collect it. The people of Afghanistan have lived through decades of conflict, poverty and uncertainty, Afghan parents are struggling to provide their children with food, clean water and education. When you give, you provide immediate assistance for your Afghan sisters and brothers who face this devastating situation. Thank you for helping the people that are suffering in Afghanistan. You may click here to learn more about the organization leading this effort.
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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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