April 2, 2024

All School Mass

We will have All School Mass on Friday, April 12. Students should wear their full dress uniforms. There will be an optional daily Mass before school on Wednesday, April 10 in the Chapel at 7:10 a.m.

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

StJPII middle school students have begun participating in the Technology Student Association (TSA), an organization that enhances personal development, leadership, and career opportunities in STEM through intracurricular activities, competitions, and related programs. Our participation began with the 8th grade Junior Solar Sprint team of Viet Le, Max Nguyen, and Alex Sarvarian competing at the Regional level and SOAR Robotics participation in VEX IQ tournaments throughout the year. The 8th grade SOAR Robotics team of Andre Arellano, Jacob Cline, Ubaka Okocha-Ojeah, and David Pena, qualified for the state Texas TSA Competition in Ft. Worth placing 6th in VEX IQ Robotics and 3rd in System Control Technology.

Have you Pledged to be a Smart Family?

Many families have already pledged to be a Smart Family. It is the mission of Smart Families to help communities create a happier, healthier, and more intentional lifestyle for families that engage with technology in a manner that is respectful of our innate human dignity. “As parents, we feel that protecting our children’s innocence is a primary responsibility. We also believe in giving them time to mature and develop without the pressures of the internet. We are so thankful to have the Smart Families program here at StJPII! It reinforces what we strive to live out at home regarding screens and devices. Thank you for having this program!" -Heather Cole StJPII Parent Currently we have 70 families that have already pledged to be a Smart Family. Stay tuned next week for more details about a chance to win a $100 gift card! Click the button below to pledge now!

New Uniform Provider

For several years, Mills Uniform Company has been a trusted provider for our saint community. However, we recently received notice of their acquisition by another company. This prompted us to start exploring alternative uniform suppliers to guarantee a seamless transition and uphold our commitment to exceptional customer service and high-quality products. We're pleased to announce our partnership with Risse Brothers. They are diligently working to supply all the required uniform pieces with minimal changes.

Shop at Mills/DENNIS for uniforms until the end of May 2024.

Begin shopping at Risse Uniforms in store and online June 1, 2024. Risse Uniform’s summer sale will be offered the entire month of June both in store and online.

Click the button below to view the items that will be changing as we transition from Mills Uniforms to Risse Uniforms. These item changes will not be mandatory until the 2026/2027 school year. All information is accessible on our website.

Congratulations to the following St. John Paul II Art Students who have placed in our school

sponsored “GO TEXAN ART SHOW” with a “Texas and Southwestern Theme”!

Note: The middle school students in 7th and 8th grades were runners-up for our Houston Livestock

Show and Rodeo Student Art Contest was held this past January.

8th Artisan:

First Place Blue – Elise Hajati Garcia,

Second Place Red – Mariana De La Rosa; Jacob Cardona

Third Place White – Huntley Cook

Honorable Mention – Danny Villasana

7th and 8th Art 1:

First Place Blue – Katia Khoury, Fayme Chen

Second Place Red – Fabianna Centeno

Third Place White – Teresa Calvillo

Honorable Mention – Marcelo Fadi



5th Grade:

First Place Blue – Audrey Payne, Nica Policarpio

Second Place Red –Marina Palladino

Third Place White – Evelyn Freeborg

Honorable Mention – Scarlett Hajati Garcia, Albert Sabin

4th Grade

First Place Blue- Miguel Toraya Gutierrez,

Second Place Red – Jonathan Taunton,

Third Place White – Ella Donoghue, Savannah Price

Honorable Mention – Alessandra Khayat, Julieta Samara

3rd Grade –

First Place Blue – Christopher Przybyiski, Andrew Miller

Second Place Red – Joseph Frew

Third Place White – Michael DeBroeck, Grace Abad

Honorable Mention –Aaron McGhee, Zane Ng

2nd Grade –

First Place Blue – Nolan Kopp,

Second Place Red – Christiana Michael, Hayes Shirley

Third Place White – David Perez

Honorable Mention – Gorgette Figueroa

1st Grade –

First Place Blue – Susana Villareal, Isabella Michael

Second Place Red – Caleb Haley, Charles Shea

Third Place White – Dashne Salinas

Honorable Mention – Alexis Herold

*All student artwork will be on display with student’s ribbons on the first floor between the

computer labs near the Library for 2 weeks – then will be sent home with students.

Book Fair News

Book Fair NEWS! Literati Fairs is our vendor for the spring 2024. We have a strong mission to provide high quality literature for our school, remember we cannot read every page of every book. Thank you for your support! Online sales are already starting. Visit the link below for details. You can create an account for your child and preload your chosen amount for them to spend. Generally, book prices start at $5.99. We must include 8.25% tax as state law. We teach students to bring one dime for each dollar they spend (example – spend 8 dollars, bring 8 dimes = $8.80 -- this should be enough with a tiny bit extra.)

Open for Sales - Thursday, April 4 and wraps up morning of Friday, April 12.

Daily Hours - from 7:40 a.m. to 4 p.m. school days.

Methods of Payment: Cash, Credit Cards, Literati Digital Gift Cards or Checks payable to StJPII with your family number on the check are acceptable.

SALES CLOSE TONIGHT

Tickets for Saints at Sunset Crawfish Boil are on sale now! Sales will close after tonight at midnight. Click the button below to purchase your tickets!

Upcoming Events

You're warmly invited to join us as we explore the exciting future of StJPII! Get ready for an engaging evening where we'll share insights into our school's vision and discuss the strategies we're implementing to make it even better. This event will be held on April 16th and April 17th, offering flexibility so you may attend on the date that is most convenient for your family. Everyone who shares an interest in StJPII’s future vision is welcome to attend and learn more about the "For Every Saint" Campaign. Translators will be available for our Spanish-speaking families to ensure seamless participation. It's an exciting time to be a StJPII Saint and we're looking forward to seeing you there!

The votes are in and the Middle School dance theme has been announced! All middle schoolers are invited to join in the fun at the STUCO sponsored event: Gone Gold.

Please be on the lookout for the registration forms in the Tuesday folders. If your student needs another form, you can print one here. Registration forms are due to Ms. Fama by Friday, April 26th.

In order to be in accordance with the dress code for this year's dance, please check out the attire guide here or on Ms. Fama's Google Classroom (7th and 8th grades) or Ms. Hirsch's Google Classroom (6th grade). If you have any questions about attire for the dance, please speak to or email Ms. Fama.

We hope to see you there!

STUCO + Ms. Fama

PTO Meeting

Fun in the Sun is getting closer! Can you feel the excitement??!! Join us at the next PTO Meeting to hear what can be expected at this year’s FITS. There has already been a lot of planning behind the scenes, but parents, this event won’t be a success without your much needed help! Our PTO is not merely a fundraising machine; rather, we strive to create a stronger community, an enriched experience for our students as well as a more pleasant environment for our teachers and staff. Attend the next meeting and hear first hand about what PTO does and has been working on since last year’s FITS! And remember, all funds gained by PTO events go back to the school in various ways.

Used Uniform

The procedures for donating and purchasing used uniforms are currently being revised.  We will be announcing donation drop-off dates in the near future as well as our next sale date, which will occur in early June. Please check Saints Weekly for further updates. Thank you for your patience. 

Spirit Night at Russo’s

Forgo having to guess what’s for dinner TOMORROW and let Russo’s do all the work. Join us for Spirit Night at Russo’s NY Pizzeria on Wednesday, April 10th at 13346 Briar Forest Drive #100. To-Go orders placed all day also count! Call 281-497-9800 to place your order.

Make sure to let them know you are from StJPII so the credit is attributed to the school! Russo’s has a delicious menu with something for the whole family that includes salads, pasta, sandwiches and pizzas. Don’t miss out!

Save the Date: Fun In the Sun (FITS)

Let the countdown begin for the most fun school day of the year!! Fun in the Sun (FITS) is a day of fun carnival games, inflatables, field events, and lucky ticket baskets for ALL students. The kids spend the entire school day outside playing games with their friends!

FITS festivities will take over campus on Friday, May 17th. PreK – 1st grade will have their carnival and inflatables in the back of the school near the big playground. Lower elementary and middle school (2nd -8th) activities will be in the front of the school, pavilion and fields.

The day will begin with Mass. The outdoor FUN begins afterward. The grand finale will include special advanced band and chorale concerts and the drawings for each lucky basket. We cannot wait!



Registration is now open! Click the button to sign up your Saint(s)!

Register TODAY and be among the first ones to get your T-shirts during the Crawfish Boil this Friday evening! T-shirts are $15! Registrations taken Friday will be CASH or credit card (QR code)! Families who complete registrations that include t-shirts and pay by cash on Friday may take home t-shirts immediately. Transactions made by credit card will be processed and t-shirts sent home with students on Tuesday.

How can parents help?

It takes many parent volunteers donating their time and talents to make this day successful. Please be on the lookout for a Sign Up Genius (SUG) with volunteer opportunities. Each year we try to have new and exciting games and activities for the students and we would love your input! If you have a great idea for a game or activity OR would like to help organize and improve existing games – please email Leticia Shirley (fits@jp2.org). REMINDER: All volunteers should be VIRTUS / CMG trained and StJPII volunteer-approved.

Thank you to our event sponsor Bopzip!

Sponsorship Opportunities

We are looking for company sponsorship for our games and prizes to help to defer the costs of the event, allowing the PTO to give more back to our school. If you know of a company that is interested in helping us out or have any questions regarding this opportunity, please email fits@jp2.org.

If you have any questions about this event or want more information, please email your questions to Leticia Shirley, fits@jp2.org and keep checking Saints Weekly for the details.

The Birthday Club - Celebrate Your Child’s Special Day!

Celebrate your child’s birthday with The Birthday Club! Please order now for April birthdays or any other month and choose from our range of exclusive items, including t-shirts, squeezes, and marquee name display. Don't wait until it's too late - our Birthday Club packages are selling fast, with some t-shirt sizes already sold out! 

Join us in making your Kid's birthday memorable and showing your support for the PTO. Please place your order now, and let us help you celebrate a memorable birthday!

Elementary Athletics

So far so good! Our kiddos are having so much fun and learning to love spring sports! We have the best Coaches and parent community showing full support of our athletic program, so a HUGE thank you to all of you!

Middle School Athletics

We are coming into the "HOME STRETCH" so please check out the Athletic calendar and come out to support our teams! Also, we are starting to add several camps to the website and Athletic calendar so be sure to check those out too!

Share Your Spring Sports 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.

Summer Enrichment Program

Early bird pricing ends FRIDAY! Sign up today for StJPII's Summer Enrichment Program. Students going into PreK-4 through 8th Grade are welcome. Click the button below for more information.

Camp Invention at StJPII

Spark your K-6 grader’s curiosity and confidence at Camp Invention®! The 2024 program,

Illuminate, is coming to St. John Paul II for the very first time! From June 24 to 28, campers will collaborate with friends in hands-on, open-ended STEM adventures designed to inspire creativity, stretch imaginations and provide an awesome summer experience. Visit invent.org/mylocalcamp and use promo code SUM25 by 3/27 to save $25!