March 20, 2018

Principal

Blue Jean Day and Early Dismissal Tomorrow

Remember, tomorrow,   March 21,  is our monthly Early Dismissal Day. Pre-K and K students will be dismissed at 2:00 p.m., 1st - 5th grade at 2:15 p.m. and Middle School at 2:30 p.m.  On Early Dismissal Days, students may wear blue jeans and a StJPII spirit shirt.

Love and Logic Parent Tip - Poor Grades

This week, the Love and Logic Insider's Club shared tips on how to help parents and children regarding poor grades. Here is an excerpt from the lesson: "There are few things that create more guilt, fear and feelings of failure… for us parents… than seeing our children performing poorly in school. Fortunately, we can guide them toward success by employing a solid plan." To learn more, please click on this link .

Principal of the Day Proclamation - March 22

Last month, Principal of the Day, Hannah Nehme shared her proclamation for the school. Thursday, March 22 is the official Principal Proclamation Day. As a reminder please see the details below. Students should follow free dress guidelines which are outlined in the Parent Student Handbook:

Dad's Poker Night This Friday

Spread the word - the StJPII Dads Poker night fundraiser is  this Friday at  Westside Poker Club!   Get your buddies together and sign up for a great night of poker, BBQ, drinks and cash prizes (you are also welcome to BYOB). And, we've got you covered...the NCAA Basketball Tournament will be on the TV's so you can keep up with your bracket!

Entries are $150 each ($50 of each spot sold will be used for Texas Poker Licensing requirements, as well as initial buy-in; $100 will be donated to StJPII). Space is limited, so sign up before this event sells out! This is a gala Great Gathering event, hosted by: Chris Dvorachek  and  Luis Vasquez.

Spring Open House - March 27

Do you know anyone who is interested in enrolling their child at StJPII and becoming part of our school family? StJPII cordially invites families interested in Pre-K through 8th grade to join us on  Tuesday, March 27 from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Go to Spring Open House webpage  for more information and how to RSVP. For questions, call 281-496-1500.

4th Annual Saints @ Sunset Crawfish Boil

Plans are already underway for our  4 th Annual Saints @ Sunset Crawfish Boil!  Mark your calendars for the evening of  Friday , April 13,  here on campus. We had over 800 people attend last year, and it will be even bigger and better in 2018!  We are looking for corporate sponsors!    If your business is interested in helping sponsor the event and receiving advertising and promotion opportunities, please contact Communications and Events Officer,    Kaela Lewis   .     

Don't forget to bring extra money for dessert and Fun In the Sun t-shirts! Buy your tickets now to take advantage of EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT TICKET pricing, which will expire on March 31! Tickets are ONLY available online! Laissez le bon temps rouler!

Summer Enrichment Program

Children 3 years old through 8th grade are invited to the StJPII Summer Enrichment Program (SEP),  June 11-29,   where we emphasize hands-on exploration in a fun, stimulating and supportive environment. The program features small class sizes, is taught by highly qualified teachers and is designed to:  Provide academic and social enrichment; prepare students for their upcoming school year; build upon Reading, Math & Study Skills, and help new students make friends, while introducing them to the StJPII campus, curriculum and culture.  The early registration deadline is March 28. For more information, contact SEP Coordinator    Kim McCurry  .   Additional information can also be found on our website, including the   SEP Brochure    and   Registration .

30 ^th Anniversary Tumbler - Now Available!

Celebrate our 30th Year Anniversary with our new 11 oz tumbler. It works wonderfully for hot and cold drinks, great for your morning coffee, cold sodas and cocktails!  Click the button below to visit the PTO Spirit Store and purchase this and other school merchandise.

Ambassador Program for New Families

It is that time of year again…new students are registering for the 2018-2019 school year and we need YOUR help welcoming these new families! 

 

Through our Ambassador Program, new families are assigned a current family ambassador to help make their transition into our community easier and friendlier. Ambassadors are current parents who volunteer to welcome a new family. We try to match families who have children in the same grade, same gender, and may live close to one another. One goal is to ensure each new student has at least one familiar face to greet them on the first day of school.

 

We need current families from ALL grade levels in addition to those with new siblings starting in Pre-K and K! We try to honor requests for bilingual ambassadors too. Please consider sharing your love of StJPII by becoming an ambassador. Duties are minimal and can be done on your own time. All current families are eligible to volunteer!

 

If you are a current family and would be interested in helping a new family, please sign up on our school’s website by completing the online form.

FUN IN THE SUN

Friday, May 25 – Volunteers Needed

The search is still on for parents who would like to organize and lead a booth or more for Fun in the Sun day. We would really like some additional volunteers for the Pre-K-1 ^st area to help come up with some creative new games! This is something that will require a small amount of your time before the event to organize the game but you don’t need to be there all day the day of if you cannot. Thank you so much to those who have already volunteered to help in this capacity!   

We are also looking for company sponsorship for our bounce houses and a company that would be able to sponsor some reusable bags for the kids to use to carry their tickets and prizes during the day. If you would like to organize a game or know of any companies that may be interested please email Kristen Matthew s If you have any questions about this event or want more information, please don’t hesitate to ask and keep checking Saints Weekly for the details. All volunteers should be VIRTUS trained and StJPII volunteer approved.   

St. John Vianney Lenten Dinner at SJV

This Friday, March 23 is the Final Lenten Dinner at SJV from 5:30-8:00 p.m. in the Activity Center. Dinner provided will be Shrimp Scampi catered by  Piatto Ristorante. Dinner is $15 per person and kids 10 and under receive a free Fish Sticks Meal. The Fish Stick Meal is available for $5 for ages 11 and up.

Reservations required for the dinner by this Wednesday evening. To reserve and pay online go to their website,  www.stjohnvianney.org  and look for the Lenten meal promo. You can also reserve by calling  281-497-1555 or email  [email protected]  and pay at the door.

Camp SJV at St. John Vianney

St. John Vianney Summer Camp, June 4 - August 3, Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. for children ages 4-12 yr olds. For information and to request the camp calendar and the registration forms, email  [email protected] . Registration begins in early April.  

St. John XXIII College Preparatory- International Program

St. John XXIII is looking for families to host students from all over the world for the International Program for the 2018-2019 school year. The students will attend St. John XXIII, taking classes with students; the host families will provide room, board, and transportation to and from school and school activities. There will be a monthly stipend for ten months (August – May) for each International Student; the stipend varies between $1,000-$1300 a month! The stipend is negotiated between the international family and the host family. Most students return to their home country for June and July. To learn more about the International Program, please visit page 12 of the St. John XXII School Magazine, PARARE.   For additional questions or how to become a host family, please contact Susie Kramer , Director of International Student Program.