Dear St. John Paul II Families,
This morning was a very special day here at StJPII! We opened our doors to our newest families who will be joining us for the 2017-2018 school year at our “Saints Welcome”. I am so grateful to all the Ambassador Families for welcoming our new parents, answering their questions, and making them feel like family here at St. John Paul II Catholic School. Also, a big shout out to our PTO Hospitality Committee for the festive and delicious luncheon last week. I appreciate you for honoring our wonderful faculty and staff!
Next week, will be the first week in May, only five weeks away until we close out the year! I hope that all of you are making plans to attend the many events that are planned over the next month, including hearing our award-winning band, checking out our TARTS performing Alice, and our very own rendition of Annie. I can’t wait to enjoy these performances with you!
Finally, thank you so much for taking the time and responding to the 2017 Parent Survey. The survey link will close tomorrow. It only take a few minutes to complete, is anonymous, and your responses will provide valuable insights about how we can continuously improve and maintain excellence.
I truly appreciate your feedback.
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P.S. Students may wear Rockets t-shirts tomorrow! Let's rally for the team as they continue in the NBA playoffs!
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Tomorrow: Early Dismissal at 2:00/2:15/2:30
& Blue Jeans with Spirit Shirts or Houston Rockets Shirts
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Casual Uniforms for Next Year - Orders THIS FRIDAY
The deadline for ordering optional casual uniforms for next year, which include sweatshirts and polos, is this Friday, April 28. Orders will only be accepted online through the website. All orders will be available for pickup during Meet and Greet in August. Please keep a copy of your receipt. We will have a limited number of uniforms available on Meet and Greet Day in August. If you order on Meet and Greet day, then they will be delivered to your student in late September. We will not have another time to order this school year...so don't delay! All orders are due by April 28.
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Final "Dad's Night Out" of the Year
Mark your calendars for the final Dad's Night of the school year next Thursday, May 4, from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Click on the attached flyer for more details and be sure to RSVP to [email protected] to reserve your spot.
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Duke TIP Honors
The Duke University Talent Identification Program (Duke TIP) is an organization that searches for
academically talented students throughout the country. Every year, several StJPII students qualify for the program and this year was no exception...
40 StJPII seventh graders qualified for Duke TIP! They were invited to take the same SAT or ACT exams that High School students take when applying for college. 18 of the StJPII students who qualified took the tests this winter. Of those, we are proud to announce that 6 StJPII students earned state recognition: Meyer Jane Davis, Jade Garrido, Nhat Tong, Emma Welsch, Heather Yeung and Ivy Yeung. Way to go!
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StJPII Band And Chorale Shine Again
In early April, StJPII Band participated in the seventh annual Houston Symphonic Band Concert & Sightreading Contest and earned straight first division ratings (the highest of five ratings given). For receiving a first division in both Concert and Sightreading, the band was awarded the Sweepstakes Award! This marks the seventh consecutive year the band has received the Sweepstakes Award! Additionally, the entire low brass, low woodwind and percussion sections were noted as "outstanding sections" by the judges and each bandsman in those sections received a medal – 25 in all!
Way to go BAND!
The StJPII Chorale also attended the contest. The choir performed 3 selections for the judges. Although the Chorale was one of the smallest choirs in the competition, it earned first division superior ratings from all 3 judges in the Concert category. Congratulations on this significant achievement!
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Kudos to Mrs. Ickert Cruthirds
Congratulations to Stretch Teacher Mrs. Ickert Cruthirds on becoming a Certified Academic Language Therapist (dyslexia therapist) and completing her Masters in Education in Reading and Writing. She was recognized at a graduation ceremony last week through Neuhaus, which is where she finished the DTPP (Dyslexia Therapist Preparation Program). As a bo
nus, she and her husband got to meet Henry Winkler, a.k.a. "The Fonz", who was the keynote speaker! Mr. Winkler
was an undiagnosed dyslexic who did not read his first novel until the age of 31. He now writes children's books for students with learning differences based on his own personal experiences in school.
Congratulations to Mrs. Ickert Cruthirds!
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Nourishing Your Growing Child
Please join us tomorrow, April 26, from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. in St. Jude Hall for a talk with Laura Laine, MEd, RDN, LD. Laura is a registered dietitian with over 37 years of experience and will discuss how you can help your children enjoy a healthy relationship with their growing bodies. To ensure we have adequate seating, please RSVP to [email protected] Click here for more details.
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Register for Fun in the Sun
FITS is almost a month away; don’t forget that each child must register! You can access registration from the link below, or on www.jp2.org.
THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, MAY 12.
T-shirts have started coming home this week; your students may wear the FITS t-shirts tomorrow for spirit day and every spirit day!
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Support Fun in the Sun
Check out the new Fun in the Sun sign on the pavilion fence and don’t miss out on the opportunity to have your family or student’s name on the fence, as well!
We will be putting some extra ‘sunshine’ on the fence over the next month - each sun will represent a family donation to the Fun in the Sun event. This is the perfect chance for you to go online to ‘Spread some extra sunshine on StJPII’ with your contribution. Look for your family or child’s name on the fence as our way of saying "thank you" for supporting StJPII. Special thanks goes out to the Davis family for underwriting this fun sign.
Your contributions will help PTO purchase games, prizes, food and rent larger equipment such as the bounce houses, rock climbing wall and bungee jump. The funds that the PTO raises from our Fun in the Sun event will go back to the school in the form of teacher wish lists and requested classroom items.
If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Kristen Matthews ([email protected]).
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From the Business Office
Please remember that Tuition and Family Commitment are due by NEXT MONDAY, May 1, 2017. Family Commitment Statements were sent home in Tuesday folders last week. If you need a tuition invoice, please contact the Business Office.
Please note:
- $100 per week Late Fee will be applied for TUITION received after 3:00 p.m. on 5/1/2017
- $50 per week Late Fee will be applied for FAMILY COMMITMENT received after 3:00 p.m. on 5/1/2017
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Annie is Coming - Save the Dates
This year, StJPII families will have two opportunities to see the StJPII Spring Musical! The StJPII Choir will perform "Annie" NEXT WEEK on Monday, May 1 and Tuesday, May 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the GSC. See this flyer for details and to order your tickets.
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1st Annual StJPII Classic Golf Tournament
StJPII is hosting the 1st Annual “StJPII Classic” golf tournament to raise funds for St. John Paul II Catholic School on 1:00 P.M on Sunday, May 21 at the Golf Club at Cinco Ranch. Individuals and teams are welcome to register for this inaugural event; t
he entry fee is $125 for individuals, or $500 for a foursome. When you register you will have the option to list the names of others with whom you would like to play.
REGISTER ONLINE HERE
Great prizes are in store for tournament participants, including a Finnegan JEEP for the lucky golfer who scores a Hole-in-One! Other fabulous door-prizes include: rounds of golf, Astros tickets, Texans tickets, gift cards, etc.
Your family may also sponsor a hole to honor your child, grandchild or other family member. Please contact StJPII Advancement Director,
Jessi Cook
for more information.
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Summer Enrichment Program
Children 3 years old through 8th grade
are invited to the StJPII S
ummer Enrichment
Program (SEP), June 12-30, 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: p
rovide academic and
social enrichment; p
repare students for their
upcoming school year; b
uild upon Reading,
Math & Study Skills; and h
elp new students make friends,
while introducing them to the StJPII
campus, curriculum and culture. The registration fee is $710 for the first child; there is a $50 discount for each additional child.
For more information, contact SEP Coordinator Kim McCurry. Additional information can also be found on our website, including the
SEP Brochure
and
Registration.
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ELEMENTARY ATHLETICS
PARENTS AND COACHES: POSITIVE COACHING ALLIANCE TRAINING
Check out our website for our new online Positive Coaching Alliance Classes. Be one of the first to try our new online service. You can take each class at your own pace, in the comfort of home. There are three classes from which to choose. We have a limited number of classes, so don't delay! Be one of the first to try this new approach.
PCA Training Link
SOCCER SEASON:
Soccer season registration begins in July. The Elementary Athletics Program runs
completely thanks to our dedicated parent volunteers. We can't do it without you! Please consider volunteering for this great opportunity. If you are not
StJPII Volunteer approved, please visit our website.
You can start now and be ready for the soccer season in August.
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To All Current 5th Grade Parents
I would like to invite you to attend an informative meeting as to how our Middle School Athletic program operates being that you are ALMOST Middle School parents! It can be very overwhelming with the transition from Elementary to Middle School for you, as well as your children, so I think the meeting will help you to understand how the athletic program works. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 26 at 6:00 p.m. and will be held in the GSC. Some of our Middle School Coaches will be there as well. We will cover information regarding protocols, tryouts, communication with parents, obligations and responsibilities of the athlete and the parent, as well as commitments and team sportsmanship. We welcome you to bring your upcoming middle school child as well.
I hope you can make it, I promise it will be very informative, helpful, and will not take too long!
GO SAINTS!
Coach Hewitt
Middle School Athletic Director
FOOTBALL MEETING
Coach Hertlein will be holding a fall football meeting for current 5th, 6th and 7th grade parents who have kids interested in playing middle school 11 man football next fall, for the 2017-2018 school year. The meeting will cover important dates, safety protocols and general information. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 3 and will start at 6:00 p.m. in the GSC. Athletes are welcome to attend as well.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL
Our Lady Saints had another nail biter game to start their run at the Diocesan title in the first round of playoffs by defeating OLG in the last inning of their game last Friday! Sarah Schott had the game winning hit to put us ahead with a final score of 6-5! We will now play against St. Ambrose in the semifinal game on Monday April 24th, and if we win, we will play in the GHCAA Championship on Tuesday! We wish the girls good luck ~ gooooo Lady Saints!
On April 22, the Track and Field team competed in the Prelim Meet to determine athletes that advance to the Championship meet. The Saints Girls' team finished in 2nd place overall, while the Saints Boys' team finished in 7th place. Only the top 8 finishers from each event qualified to compete in the Championship Meet. The following athletes will represent St. John Paul II at the Championship Meet at Strake on Saturday April 29th. More details for the Championship Meet will be on the website as well as the school calendar!
6th Grade Boys
Joseph Spence - Hurdles
Kamden O'Conner - Hurdles, 200M, 1600M
Pablo Escobedo - 400M, 4x400
Kellen O'Connor - 4x400
Anthony Rizzo - 4x400
Caleb Sudkamp- 4x400
6th Grade Girls
MK Davis - 4x100, 4x400
Hannah Dvorachek- 4x100, 4x400
Clara Forbes- 4x100, 4x400
Eva Turner - 4x100, 4x400, 800M
Sabrina Nino - 800M, 4x200
Estela Nino – 4x200
McKay Lawless – 4x200
Mia King – 4x200
7th Grade Boys
Juan Pablo Pena - 4x100, 4x200
James Palmer - 4x100, 4x200, 100M
Diego Ramos - 4x100, 4x200, 400M
Timi Odufuye- 4x100, 4x200, 100M
7th Grade Girls
Helena Khuri - Hurdles, 100M, 4x200
Daniela Esqueda - 4x100, 4x400
Catherine Dang - 4x100, 100M, 4x200
Alex Nabors - 4x100, 400M, 4x400
Allie Scott - Long Jump, 4x100, 100M, 4x400
Meyer Davis - 4x200, 200M, 4x400
Izzy Christiansen - Shot Put, 4x200
8th Grade Girls
Keely O'Connor - Hurdles, 4x100, 4x200
Clare Rider- Hurdles, 4x200
Bridget Dick- 4x100, 100M, 4x200
Karen Rodriguez - 4x100, 4x200
Lily Rizzo - 4x100, 400M, 200M
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SUMMER ATHLETICS CAMPS
Please check our website for some soccer and basketball camps being offered at StJPII this summer:
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St. Pius X Panther Pawlooza
St. Pius X High School is
sponsoring a new event for middle school students on Saturday, May 6 from
9 a.m. until noon called "Panther Pawlooza", which is a
chance for middle school students to experience all the FUN St. Pius X has to offer through hands-on activities and events in the areas of Science & Technology, Fine Arts, Athletics and so much more. See the flyer for registration information.
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4/26/17 Blue Jean Day/Early Dismissal (2:00/2:15/2:30)
4/26/17 Daily Mass, All Saints Chapel, 7:10 a.m.
4/26/17 Parent Bible Study, 8:15 a.m
4/26/17 MS Nutrition Speaker, 9:00- 11:00 a.m., SJH
4/26/17 After School Student Rosary, 2:15 p.m.
4/26/17 5th Grade Parent MS Athletic Meeting, 5:30 p.m., GSC
4/26/17 Dad's Basketball, BAC, 8:00 p.m.
4/27/17 1st Grade Poetry Recitation and Picnic, 9:30 a.m.
4/27/17 Accompanying Your Adolescent, 6:00 p.m., SJH
4/28/17 Last Day to order Optional/Casual Uniforms
4/28/17 All School Mass, 8:30 a.m., GSC
4/29/17 Track Championship Meet at Strake
5/1/17 Family Commitment and Tuition Due
5/1/17 "Annie" Performance, 7:00 p.m., GSC
5/2/17 Accompanying Your Adolescent, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., SJH
5/2/17 Football Camp, 3:15 p.m.
5/2/17 "Annie" Performance, 7:00 p.m., GSC
5/3/17 Daily Mass, All Saints Chapel, 7:10 a.m.
5/3/17 PTO Meeting, 8:15 a.m.
5/3/17 Football Camp, 3;15 p.m.
5/3/17 Football Parent Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
5/3/17 Dad's Basketball, BAC, 8:00 p.m.
5/4/17 Football Camp, 3:15 p.m.
5/4/17 StJPII Marcos Pizza Fundraiser
5/4/17 Dad's Night Out, 6:00-9:00 p.m., SJH
5/5/17 Art a la Carte (PK - 3rd)
5/5/17 All School Mass/May Crowning, 8:30 a.m., GSC
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St. John Paul II Catholic School
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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 succeed in life and to do God's will.
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