Dear Saints,
Happy Advent! This month of December we are learning about the virtue of Patience- which means waiting or enduring without complaining. This virtue of patience ties perfectly to the season of Advent and waiting for the coming of Jesus. During this season, we wait with great anticipation and joy for the birth of our Lord. This should be a reminder of the holiness with which we should prepare ourselves to greet the Lord. Advent is the best time to turn our Eyes UP and hearts toward the birth of Jesus in prayer, almsgiving, and sacrifice.
I also wish to extend my deepest gratitude for your support of SaintsGiving, your generosity to our saint community is remarkable! I look forward to seeing you at the many celebrations here during Advent!
"Advent is a journey towards Bethlehem. May we let ourselves be drawn by the light of God made man." - Pope Francis
Blessings this Advent and Christmas Season,
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Feast of the Immaculate Conception
We will have All School Mass Friday, December 8 to celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Students should wear their full-dress uniforms.
Optional Daily Mass
There will be an optional daily Mass before school on Wednesday, December 6 in the Chapel at 7:10 a.m.
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8th Grade Volunteer Opportunity for December
We have a few more spots available to help serve food at Parkway Place on Dec. 14. Please sign up! We will meet after school and walk over to the retirement home together. Please wear your full dress uniform. We will work from 4-4:45 serving food and refreshments to the residents. Parents please pick up your child either at 4:45 from Parkway Place or at school at 5. Thank you for volunteering!
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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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Upcoming Spirit Days
As a school community, we will be doing some activities to help us prepare for the joy of the Christmas season! Please know that participation in these is entirely optional. If your child would prefer to wear the appropriate uniform for that day they are of course allowed to do so.
Many classes are also doing additional fun dress-up days with their class, so please make sure to pay attention to information sent home by your child's homeroom teacher. Middle School will also have special activities that are adjusted for their midterm schedule. More information will be shared in the coming days.
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Christmas Break Information
On Thursday, December 21, the students will have an early release day before our Christmas break. They may also wear Christmas attire, which can include Christmas dresses, a Christmas shirt with school-appropriate jeans, OR full dress uniforms for Mass. The schedule will be as follows:
Regular Arrival
8:00-9:30 Classroom Time
9:30-10:30 All-School Mass (GSC)
10:30-11:00 Student Caroling (GSC)
11:00-12:00 Homeroom Parties (for students only)
Dismissals at: 12:00 PreK/Kinder, 12:15 1st-5th Grade, 12:30 Middle School
There will be no afternoon BASP; all students must be picked up by 12:30. Party volunteers may check-out their children with their homeroom teachers.
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Current Student Re-Enrollment 2024-2025
Online re-enrollment contract/forms for the 2024-2025 school year will be emailed to current PK-7th grade parent's primary email address by the end of the day on Monday, January 8th. The online contract/forms and deposit will be due by Tuesday, January 23rd. This is for current students only. By submitting the online contract and non-refundable deposit you are committing to your child(ren’s) enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year and the tuition cost.
Email Jessica Ande at jande@jp2.org if you have any questions.
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Annual Fund/SaintsGiving
SaintsGiving was, once again, an incredible day to be a StJPII saint! Our community of parents, alumni, grandparents, teachers, and friends joined together to support our amazing St. John Paul II Catholic School on Giving Tuesday. In ONE day alone,we raised $214,000! This represents the highest number of donors, corporate matches, and the most raised in a single day on SaintsGiving...THANK YOU!
Students in the House of Matthew will receive their Homework pass this week and for those receiving SaintsGiving Christmas ornaments, they will also be sent home next week!
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Cafeteria Balance
Please make sure your student has adequate funds in their lunch account. Check your students ECI balance and add money when needed. You can send a check with your student or click on the button below. When sending a check, please make the check out to ECI. Thank you!
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Smart Families
With the Christmas break around the corner, let Smart Families help you navigate this season with technology integrity. Please click on the button below to find more information on talking to your child about smartphones, a home without internet access, and more.
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Thank You Haute in Havana Sponsors
Thank you to our wonderful sponsors. Your generosity has not only supported our gala, but it has also shown your belief and support of our mission. Thank you for being an integral part of SJPII's success.
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Blessings for Advent! There are new updates on my Google Site for each of you! I have included some new features for multiple ages and one especially for families with Middle School Students. Please use the link to access my Google Site. Please bookmark this site so you can return to it often for monthly updates. This month I focus on writing and midterm exams. Take A Look! Happy Reading ~ Ms. Lamb |
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Elementary Athletics
Elementary Basketball is up and running!
The teams are being formed and we are almost ready to send out the teams to our WONDERFUL volunteer Coaches! The only grade we need more volunteer coaches is Kindergarten. There are 20 children signed up with only 1 volunteer coach! Please if you registered your child to play, we need you to consider being a coach as we must have at least 2 more people to complete the grade level.
Middle School Athletics
Middle School basketball kicks off their season starting this week so take a look at the Athletic calendar and come support our teams!!!!
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Share Your Winter Sports Photos
We love to see your photos of our saints in action! If you get a great shot at any winter sports function, practice or game, please share with StJPII! Your photo(s) may be featured on social media, Halo News, or in The Spirit yearbook. Please upload them directly using the button below. All grade-level sports pictures are needed and appreciated.
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Thank you!
Holiday on the Parkway and Snacks with Santa were a huge success! A big THANK YOU to all the vendors who participated in Holiday on the Parkway. Plus, an enormous THANKS goes out to all the parents and students who either volunteered their time or donated items for the PTO bake sale and/or Snacks with Santa. We could not have done it without you! Also, we’d like to thank everyone who stopped by to pick up a poinsettia, shop, or just stop in to say hello. Your support means so much! Hope to see you all next year!
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December PTO Meeting
Our next PTO meeting will be Wednesday, December 6 at 8:30am in SJH. Come hear a holiday event recap and plans for FITS! Hope to see you there!
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Art A La Carte - Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed for PreK and Kinder Art A La Carte on December 15. Each grade needs 5-6 volunteers. PreK is from 10am - 11:30am, with arrival time at 9:50am. Kinder is from 11:55 am - 1:30 pm with arrival time at 11:45am. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Danielle Nunez at daniellenunez16@gmail.com. Make sure to include your full name and carpool number.
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Spirit Store
Get into the spirit of things and show some love for your StJPII PTO Spirit Store with a cozy Bernie plushie and a snuggly school logo blanket! Orders will be sent home with your youngest Saint through their homeroom.
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Faculty and Staff Christmas Gifts
It’s the season to be joyous and be glad as we reflect on the past year and how thankful we are for the tremendous gift of our dedicated teachers and staff at StJPII. To show our appreciation, the PTO is collecting money for the faculty and staff Christmas gift. If you are interested in giving an optional contribution, a suggested amount is $10 per teacher. All monetary gifts should be put in an envelope labeled “Faculty & Staff Christmas Gift” and brought to the front office by December 20. If you would like to make a donation via credit card, please click on the link below. We thank you in advance for your generosity. If you are looking to give a more personal gift, there is a binder in the front office with gift ideas for each teacher and staff member. Thank you!
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The Birthday Club - Celebrate your child's special day!
The Birthday Club is taking orders for December's 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.
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Save the Date: Fun In the Sun (FITS)
Fun In the Sun is the annual end of year PTO Fundraiser which is exactly as the name implies. It’s a day of fun for all the students. More information will be coming, but make sure to mark your calendars! We’re also in need of sponsors for the day. Email fits@jp2.org for more information!
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After School Activities
Click on the various links to see club flyers, contact information, and online registration.
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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 do God's will and to succeed in life.
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