Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving Break begins this Friday, November 17 with an early dismissal and NO BASP. (12:00/12:15/12:30) Classes will resume on November 27. Have a blessed holiday!
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NO Mass This Friday due to our Grandparents & Special Friends' Day Celebration
Weekly Mass
Optional daily Mass will be tomorrow, Wednesday, November 15. All are welcome! Mass starts at 7:10 a.m. and ends at 7:40 a.m. It’s in the All Saints Chapel every Wednesday before school.
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Service Project-School Wide Corporal Work of Mercy
Our saints families will participate in a Corporal work of Mercy. Each grade level is assigned an item to bring to make a Thanksgiving box for those less fortunate. Please see the attached flyer to know what item your child is assigned. Thank you for helping those less fortunate have a good Thanksgiving dinner . God bless you!
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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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Grandparents and Special Friends' Day
We are looking forward to our 28th Annual Grandparents and Special Friends Day this Friday, November 17 from 9:30-11:30 AM, beginning in the GSC/BAC. The program will feature the 7th and 8th grade Advanced Band, Middle School Chorale, the 6th Grade Wheel, and all of our Elementary students (grades Pre-K through 5th). Students should wear their full dress uniforms this Friday.
A few things to note:
- The entire parking lot will be reserved for our special guests.
- Doors will open at 8:15 a.m.
- The program and performances will take place from 9:30-10:30. At the conclusion, guests will leave the GSC and meet their student(s) in the classroom(s).
- We will have a photographer, David Benedict, in the Randall-Crosswait Pope Garden for professional pictures.
- The Spirit Store will be set up in St. Jude Hall.
- Students may be signed out with the teachers. We will ask all guests to exit the building by 11:30.
- Our neighborhood Chick-fil-A on Eldridge will donate a portion of their November 17th proceeds to StJPII whenever customers mention “St. John Paul II Catholic School”.
- Tag us on Social Media if you post your grandparents and special friends' photos.
- School will be dismissed at 12:00/12:15/12:30 p.m.
- There will be no lunch service and no BASP after early dismissal.
Thank you in advance to Mrs. Dao, Mr. Griffin, Mrs. Kim, Mrs. Hughes, Mr. Goodman, Mr. Garcia, and our staff for helping us continue this beloved tradition. A special thanks to our PTO Volunteers Tiffany Doucette, Amber Leech, Nicole Lambert, Victoria Forkner, Sarah Takagi and Christine Bartolo
for their service as well.
Dismissal: Grandparents may check children out from their homerooms before 11:30. We will have early release dismissal at 12:00 (pre-k/kinder), 12:15 (1st-5th), and 12:30 (middle school). BASP will be closed in the afternoon.
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SaintsGiving
Be on the lookout over Thanksgiving break for our countdown to SaintsGiving! We’re looking forward to this BIG giving day to help us reach our Annual Fund goal!
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8th Grade High School Tours
Our 8th graders have been busy visiting many of the Catholic high schools in the greater Houston area. Please click on the button below to view an album from the various school tours.
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Spirit Night at Chick-fil-A
Families are invited to patronize our neighborhood Chick-fil-A on the early dismissal day, Friday, November 17, 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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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. Thank you!
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Early Bird Tickets
Invitations have gone out, have you purchased your Haute in Havana Gala ticket yet? Remember to buy your early bird tickets! Early bird pricing is valid now through December 21, 2023. Click on the button below to purchase today!
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Big Smoke Sign Up Party
Buy your ticket for the Big Smoke Dads Sign Up Party on November 18, benefitting the Haute in Havana Gala! Enjoy smoked meats, watching football on the big screen, smoking cigars and sitting by a fire. Click on the button below to purchase your ticket today!
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Moms Holiday Board Making
Join us for wine and a Christmas themed charcuterie making class with "Boards Are My Jam on Friday, December 1." BAMJ will bring all of the ingredients to make an individual board and a shopping list for you to take home! Click on the button below to purchase your ticket today!
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Music and Movement
Music and Movement is in need of old, clean socks! If you have socks with holes or socks in poor condition you are about to throw away, please donate to our class instead. We will be collecting until January to use with our winter unit. Please drop them at the office for Mrs. Kim. Thank you!
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Class Picture Update
Freeman Photography will email homeroom class pictures to everyone in the spring along with the casual pictures the students will take in spring. This allows you to order both at the same time and will help save money on the cost of shipping.
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Middle School Athletics
We are off and running! Both the boys and the girls middle school basketball teams are formed and they are good to go. Please check the athletic calendar for their game schedules and come out and support the teams.
Elementary Athletics
What a great soccer season we had! Fun, laughter, new friendships, and an incredible group of coaches and parents! Our little SAINTS learned A LOT this year and were so happy to be playing soccer. Thank you to our amazing Coaches, who give so much of their time, showed a huge amount of patience and kindness towards the children, and simply loved coaching all of the athletes!
Please don't forget that basketball registration closes this Friday, November 17th! Click on the button below that will take you to the StJPII Elementary website for useful information, as well as the link to Acceptiva to register.
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Share Your Fall Sports Photos
We love to see your photos of our saints in action! If you get a great shot at any fall 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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Softball Mini Camp
Coach Hirsch will hold a mini softball camp during Thanksgiving break. This is open to current 5th-8th grade girls. The days are Monday (11/20) and Tuesday (11/21), 9:30-11:30am. Please email Coach Hirsch to attend or if you have any questions (dhirsch@jp2.org). Camp will be held on the JP2 Field, bring appropriate softball equipment and water. Cost is $30 each day, per athlete.
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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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Brick Paver Sale – Coach Gifts
It’s a great time of year to HONOR your team’s coaches with the gift of an engraved brick paver! The personalized brick pavers will be placed in pathways around the StJPII campus. Funds from the sale support our garden.
When purchased, your coaches will receive a certificate that they have been honored by the team with a brick paver, and then will receive a photograph when the paver is installed.
Reduced Pricing for Coach Gifts
4”x8”- 2 lines* $50 per brick (reg. $75)
8”x8”- 5 lines* $100 per brick (reg. $150)
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Spirit Store
Sweater weather has arrived! Grab all your Fall Favorites in the Spirit Store. Orders will be sent home with your youngest Saint through their homeroom.
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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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Halo News
The latest edition of Halo News is here. Please click on the link below to see current news from some of the classes. Subscribe to our channel, News2Saints, so you don't miss a thing!
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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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