January 3, 2023

Dear Saint families,

Happy New Year! I pray that you had a blessed Christmas. We are heading into our second semester and it will be filled with learning, community events, and celebrating as ONE! 

Our monthly virtue we will study in January is Fidelity, which is being faithful to promises and commitments. This is perfect timing and relevant as we set goals and resolutions for the new year! 

This past Sunday, our Pastor reminded us to be grateful and accept peacefully that God is with us always. We are certain to experience surprises and unexpected events this 2023 much like we did in recent years. Looking back, we were able to accomplish great things in spite of the challenges we faced, because we trusted in our Lord. Jesus was with us through all the past circumstances and will be faithful again. So no matter what is in store for 2023, we are hopeful and grateful for what the Lord will do for us with us and through us!

I am also looking forward to celebrating Catholic Schools Week later this month; be on the lookout for the detailed schedule soon! I pray you all have a  Happy New Year and are ready to experience the bountiful blessings in 2023.

Principal

All School Mass Friday

We will have All School Mass Friday, January 6. Students should wear their full-dress uniforms. There will be an optional daily Mass before school on Wednesday, January 4, in the Chapel at 7:10 a.m.

Dad's Club

Faith and Ale

TONIGHT

January 3, 2023

Watson's Pub

Mom's Club

Wisdom & Wine

Thursday, January 5, 2023

Sylvia's Cantina

*Click on the button below for more Faith Focus information. You can find the monthly virtue, Saints of the month, and service projects.

Current Student Re-Enrollment 2023-2024

Online re-enrollment forms/contracts for the 2023-2024 school year will be emailed to the current PK-7th grade parent's primary email address on Tuesday, January 3rd. The online

forms/contract and deposit will be due by Friday, January 13th. This is for current students only. If you have a new sibling joining StJPII next school year, please apply for that student by

clicking the link below. Email Jessica Ande at jande@jp2.org if you have any questions.

Online Student Directory

Need to find a friend's email or address? Good news! The online directory is now available in the Parent Portal! After logging in, select "Directory" on the blue bar, and then select either Staff, Parents, and Students - which will allow you to access emails, mailing addresses, phone numbers, etc. If you would prefer to keep your contact information private, then follow the instructions below to opt-out of the online directory.

Talent on the Plaza

Talent on the Plaza is our school's talent show during Catholic Schools Week. Students in 4th-8th grades will have the opportunity to try out for the show. We hope your students started brainstorming their acts and planning their auditions over break because signup forms are going out in Tuesday folders today! You can also download the signup form here. 

Here are the important dates regarding this year's show:

• Permission slips will go out in Tuesday folders on January 3rd 
• Permission slips are due to Ms. Fama on Tuesday, Jan. 10th 
• Audition videos on a flash drive are due to Ms. Fama by Tuesday, Jan. 17th 
• Decision letters will go out on Friday, Jan. 20th 
• Two dress rehearsals before the show for students accepted into this year's show- dates/times will be announced in decision letters 
• Talent on the Plaza will be live on Thursday, Feb. 2nd at 1:15 in the GSC/BAC 

Thank you for your interest in this year's Talent on the Plaza! We are looking forward to scouting StJPII's best talent for our show! 

Happy 2023! Thank you to each of you for your lovely gifts and notes over the holidays. You are so appreciated! The new year brings thoughts of personal goals and self-improvement. This is part of the library lesson focus this week. Please do look at my Google site for this lesson that may be of benefit to you and your family. There are also mentions of high-value resources available to you. Look for more lessons on using the public library soon. Please visit my library Google Site by clicking the button below.  As this is updated at least twice a month you can bookmark this and return to it often for tidbits on study skills, author birthdays, and more. May your new year be merry and bright!

Ms. Lamb

Used Uniform Sale

Did your kiddo outgrow their uniforms over the Christmas break? If your student is in need of uniforms, please come out to the Used Uniform Sale on January 12, from 8:30-11:00 a.m. Feel free to email any specific questions or request to useduniform@jp2.org.

International Festival 2023

We are proud to showcase the many cultures represented at StJPII! Mark your calendar for a fun Family night filled with multicultural food, artifacts, clothing, photos, and performances. Plan to come out Friday, January 20, 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Steps for Students

Sign up TODAY! The race will take place on the morning of February 11, 2023. Click on the button below to register.

PTO Meeting

Please join us for our PTO meeting on Wednesday, January 11 at 8:30 a.m. in St. Jude Hall. If you have any questions please contact Amber Leech at PTO@jp2.org.  Please remember to park along Parkway Plaza if you will be attending the meeting.

Spirit Night at Russo's Pizzeria

Families are invited to patronize our neighborhood Russo Pizzeria on Wednesday, January 11 from 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dine in, take out, or delivery, for every order Russo's gives back 20% to the school. Please thank them for this wonderful partnership!

Elementary Athletics

We are off and running in Basketball! You should hear from your coach and they will tell you everything you need to know for the start of the season! Our younger SAINTS will be hoopin it up!

Middle School Athletics

WOW!!!!!! Our Boys & Girls teams are having an amazing season and we are already through the first half! Check out the Athletic Calendar and come out to support our Middle School teams as well as our Cheer Squad at their HOME games!

Share Your Basketball Photos

We love to see your photos of our saints in action! If you get a great shot at practice or a game, please share with StJPII! Your photo(s) may be featured on social media or in The Spirit yearbook. Please upload them directly using the button below.