All School Mass
We will have All School Mass on Thursday, December 21 in the BAC. Students may wear Christmas attire, which can include Christmas dresses, a Christmas shirt with school-appropriate jeans, OR full dress uniforms for Mass. Mass will begin at 9:30 a.m.
Optional Daily Mass
There will be an optional daily Mass before school on Wednesday, December 20 in the Chapel at 7:10 a.m.
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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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Classes Resume
Classes will be back in session MONDAY, January 8, 2024. Have a wonderful break!
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Spirit Afternoon at Chick-fil-A
Families are invited to patronize our neighborhood Chick-fil-A on Thursday, December 21 from 12:00-4:00 p.m. Once a month we 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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Current Student Re-Enrollment 2024-2025
Online re-enrollment contract/forms for the 2024-2025 school year will be emailed to the 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 Admissions Director Jessica Ande at jande@jp2.org if you have any questions.
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Morning Walkers Safety
Morning walkers is a convenient way to get your child into the school quickly without having to wait in the carpool line. This is a reminder that school staff get outside at 7:40 each day, and the children are the responsibility of their parents until that time. Please do not drop your students off early and leave them unattended. Thank you for helping us keep our children safe!
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LAST CHANCE Lost and Found
**Please note** All Lost and Found will be donated on Thursday, December 21, to Used Uniforms! Don't buy your things back; come by before Thursday morning to look for sweaters, sweatshirts, nice jackets, and shoes. We even have soccer shin guards and brand new socks.
This Christmas break, please take time to label ALL items that come to school. If an item has a name, we will return it to you. If there is no name, it will be donated two weeks after the found date.
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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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Rodeo Quick Draw
Several students in both Artisan and Art 1 art classes practiced after school using only an Ebony Prismacolor pencil to draw a "Rodeo Themed Still Life” while showing in their work “five or more” levels of “Value” in a 50 minute-timed “Drawing”. Their best drawing was sent into the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Middle School Category Still Life Competition. For the First time, we have Four students who were selected from the combination of Public and Private Schools from the southwestern region of Texas.
The 2024 Quick Draw Junior High School Finalists:
(26 total students selected)
Trinity (Elise) Hajati-Garcia – 8th grade
Cristina Carrillo – 7th Grade
The 2024 Quick Draw Junior High School Alternates:
(15 total students selected – These students will be
in a lottery to participate if a finalist is a “no show” on competition day.)
Sophia Lalonde – 8th grade
Cayenne Barrios – 7th grade
*The competition will be held Sunday January 24th at N.R.G. Center
Congratulations and Best Wishes for Success!
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Gala Early Bird Pricing Expires this THURSDAY!
If you haven't already done so, be sure to buy your tickets now before Christmas break when the price increases...Haute in Havana will be a fabulous event that you won't want to miss!
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Alumni Reunion Mass
Our Annual Reunion Mass will be after Christmas and we always look forward to welcoming our former saints back to campus. Please help us spread the word! Alumni may register online.
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Talent on the Plaza
The Student Council is proud to host our annual showcase, Talent on the Plaza, during Catholic Schools Week. The show will take place on Friday, February 2nd. Students in Grades 4-8 will have the opportunity to receive permission slips now because they will be due quickly once we return from Christmas break. If your 4th-8th grader would like to participate in Talent on the Plaza, please print and return a permission slip to Ms. Fama before Friday, January 12th. Students may also see Ms. Fama directly for permission forms.
If you have any additional questions regarding the show or the audition process, please contact Ms. Fama at jfama@jp2.org.
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Camp Invention - Coming this Summer
Looking for a hands-on, exciting learning environment that encourages K-6th grade participants to engage in STEM innovation? Camp Invention is the camp for you this summer. This camp is designed to help students create, collaborate, and gain confidence through building prototypes and solving real-world problems. This nationally accredited, standards-aligned STEM summer camp is informed by the insight of world-changing inventors and has inspired children nationwide for more than 30 years! Be sure to browse the attached flier for more information. Camp will run June 24-28!
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Smart Families Shaping Souls |
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Mom, I Want a Smart Phone
Break down your fears of not giving technology to your child. Learn easy answers to THAT tech question. Create a plan for dealing with technology over Christmas break and into the New Year. Don’t unwrap a nightmare this Christmas!
Smart Families Shaping Souls is hosting an online informational session to help parents navigate this Holiday Season and through the New Year with technology integrity.
Interested in more information, click below:
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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 pay electronically, 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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PTO Meeting
Mark your calendars as the first PTO Meeting of the second semester will be held on January 10, 2024!
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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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The Birthday Club - Celebrate Your Child's Special Day!
The Birthday Club is taking orders for January 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 during a regular school day. 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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Wishing all of our elementary and middle school teams a wonderful Christmas and many blessings in the new year.
Merry Christmas!
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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 it 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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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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