Dear St. John Paul II Families,
Happy Tuesday! It is the Month of May – this is a special time for us as Catholics to honor our Blessed Mother Mary. Her life in the Gospels is one of service and a great devotion to Jesus. Her life challenges us to follow in her example of humility, obedience, and service to God. I am excited to share in the love of our Blessed Mother with our StJPII community this Friday as we celebrate May Crowning.
Have a blessed week,
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P.S. Thank you for your responses to the 2017 Parent Survey!
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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 this 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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May Crowning this Friday
This Friday, May 5, we will honor Mary during the 8:30 a.m. All-School Mass.
Each student should bring a fresh flower for the May Crowning ceremony. Students do not need to bring a full bouquet...just one or two fresh flowers, even from your yard. We are looking forward to this special celebration of our mother Mary.
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Used Uniform Sale
Continue your spring cleaning and bring us your used school uniforms! The Spring Used Uniform Sale will be held on
Thursday, May 18
from
7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
in St. Jude Hall. We will be collecting used dress uniforms (pants, shorts, blouses, dress shirts, sweaters, jackets, girls' and boys' ties, and hair accessories) during carpool on
May 9 and 10
. (Casual polos and sweatshirts will NOT be sold or accepted for the sale.) Stock up on uniforms for the next school year while you support the eighth grade class of 2018! If you have any questions, please contact Angie Mills at
[email protected]
.
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Last Parent Bible Study of the Year - May 9
Please note that the last Parent Bible Study with Fr. Shelly for this school year will be next Tuesday, May 9 at 8:15 a.m.
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Middle School Exams
Middle School Exams will be held on Thursday, May 18 and Monday - Wednesday, May 22 - 24, 2017.
The schedule is as follows:
Thursday, May 18 6th, 7th and 8th grades - Electives
Monday, May 22 6th - none
7th - History
8th - Math and Literature
Tuesday, May 23 6th - Math
7th - Math
8th - English and History
Wednesday, May 24 6th - Language
7th - Language
8th - Theology and Science
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Advertising Sales / Online Student Directory
For the 2017-2018 school year, our Student Directory will be completely online!
Benefits:
- Free!
- Convenient & Secure! Available on your computer or phone through the secure Parent Portal app.
- Current! If your friends move, you will always have the most up-to-date contact information at your fingertips.
More good news - you may sell advertisements to fulfill your 2017-2018 Family Commitment. Instead of selling printed School Directory ads that have a very limited reach, you may sell online advertising space in Saints Weekly, which has a much wider audience. You will get DOLLAR for DOLLAR credit for whatever you choose to sell. Please be sure to consult the Company List before approaching any businesses because some families have established relationships with many vendors.
Please use the attached form when selling your ads. We hope you find this a welcome change; we are excited about offering you this convenient upgrade.
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Book Fair, Summer Reading and Inventory
A Big Thank YOU to everyone for supporting the Spring Book Fair! We sold almost $10,000 in books! After tax, we keep 25% of those funds for library books. I also want to thank our 7th graders for being helpers with our younger students! And, certainly, I wish to thank Mrs. Ventura, Mrs. Halim, Mrs. Mills and many parent volunteers who helped make the fair a success. Kudos to YOU! I hope many of you took the opportunity to purchase your summer reading titles from the fair. If you did not have the chance, then you will find that Blue Willow Bookshop on Memorial Drive at Dairy Ashford will have our list and will obtain these books for you. They have a lovely and helpful staff who can make suggestions on reading, gifts, and much more. I hope you will take the time to stop by and see their many offerings.
Summer is approaching and inventory in the library will begin soon. Please make sure your child returns all books, fines, and materials to the library on time. We will be closing soon to begin the inventory process for the 17,000 items in the library. Thank you for your support to our school library program. Look for suggestions and much more on the library resources link on the library page on the school website. There are helpful tips, links and more.
Happy May Day! Ms. Lamb
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VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION
Volunteer registration for Fun in the Sun is now open! We need VIRTUS trained volunteers to work both morning and afternoon shifts.
Please note: Parent volunteers are not allowed to bring younger siblings on campus, including young babies in strollers. Due to space limitations and for safety concerns, we only have room on campus for parent volunteers during FITS. Non-volunteer parents will only be given visitor passes for Mass and/or the end-of-day assembly.
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FITS is only 25 days away, don’t forget that each child must be registered by May 12.
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Ambassador Families
Thank you to everyone who volunteered to be an ambassador to our new families! The last call for volunteers allowed us to have enough volunteers to make good matches for the new families--just in time for the
Saints Welcome
event last week. The new families enjoyed meeting their Ambassadors for the first time!
If you did not receive a NEW FAMILY ASSIGNMENT email and/or an envelope with your new family’s information within the last two weeks, you are still in our “bank” of volunteers, and could be assigned to a new family in the coming weeks. We have not matched all the families yet, and new families continue to register. We do our best to match students who are in the same grade, same gender, and who may live close to one another. So, if you have not been picked, don’t worry…you still may! It’s all based on the new families that come in. For example, normally, we try not to match a middle school family with a lower elementary family, and vice versa, since their experiences and knowledge are likely to be very different. This is why it’s important to have extra volunteers on hand to match with new families immediately.
Thank you again for volunteering to welcome these families into our StJPII community. Please continue to check your email for new family assignments and read Saints Weekly for updates. If you have any questions, please contact Ambassador Coordinator Mary Beyer.
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Hospitality Committee
The Hospitality Committee would like to thank our farm to market caterer, Caliente (790 W. Sam Houston Parkway 713/464-1601) for helping to make the Teacher Appreciation Luncheon such a success! Hospitality would also like to thank the following people for contributing to the Teacher’s Faculty Meeting this past Wednesday…
Nicole Lambert, Danille LaLonde, Julie Descant, Rocio Morales, Tina Schroeder, Jazmin Quintero-Watson, Gail Anderson, Sanjuana Valdez, Alicia Rehfeld, Machi Valcarcel, Hazel Mohan, Stina Mosvold, Analia Gugliotti, Donna Peters and Anne Davis.
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Marcos Pizza Fundraiser
Let’s rally families to participate in the last contest of the year this Thursday, May 4! Votes tend to be spread out, so individual homeroom counts are low, making it easy to win! (Come on Middle School…we haven’t had a MS winner this year!) Marco's Pizza donates 20% cash back to StJPII. To participate, you must mention StJPII and your child’s homeroom teacher when you order. The homeroom with the most orders wins a FREE PIZZA PARTY! Check your child’s Tuesday Folder for the flyer or click
here
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Marco’s Pizza participating locations:
• Dairy Ashford: 281-496-4441 - 1315 S. Dairy Ashford (Between Memorial & Westheimer)
• Katy-Fry Rd: 832-999-4241 - 9906 S. Fry Rd (at Katy-Gaston Rd; near Seven Lakes HS)
• Katy-Westheimer: 281-395-2900 - 23730 Westheimer Parkway (in Target strip center)
Congratulations to our April Contest Winner: Mrs. Denton’s 3rd grade class! Who will be the next winner?
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Last Chance to see Annie
The StJPII Choir will perform "Annie" for the second time TONIGHT at 7:00 p.m. in the GSC. See this flyer for details.
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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 - we already have 20 teams confirmed! All players must register by May 12!
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$75 Tee-Box Sponsorships are on sale through this Friday, so click the link if you are interested in sponsoring a hole like the sign above.
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. If you have any questions, please contact Advancement Director,
Jessi Cook.
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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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D.C. Trip Payment Due
The May 1st payment is now due for next year’s 8th grade Washington, D.C. trip.
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Link to Nutrition Speaker's Presentation
Last week, Laura Laine, MEd, RDN, LD, a registered dietitian with over 37 years of experience, came to speak to our Middle School girls (and some of their parents), about how to enjoy a healthy relationship with their growing bodies. Click here for her Power Point Presentation. You can also check out the choosemyplate.gov website for more good information on healthy eating.
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5 Benefits of Volunteering for Elementary Sports at StJPII
1. StJPII cannot offer Elementary Sports without you!
We need you!! All of our coaches are volunteer approved parents. As a coach, you will have the entire StJPII family behind you for support along with coaching clinics and our Positive Coaching online classes.
2. You’ll get to spend more time with your child!
Your child might only be 6-years-old now but there will come a time that she will naturally start to spend more time with friends and teammates and less time hanging out with mom and dad. Coaching his or her team is a wonderful way to keep a strong connection.
3. You’ll expand your social network!
Let’s face it, it’s not always easy for busy adults to make new friends. But getting involved in our kids’ teams can be an introduction to like-minded families who value physical activity and sometimes life- long bonds are forged.
4. You’ll come away with a sense of pride and accomplishment!
Goals don’t always need to be that huge … hitting the ball for the first time can be just as rewarding as hitting a home run to a player and to a coach who has worked tirelessly on helping that player reach that milestone.
5. You’ll have fun!
The number one reason kids play a sport is because it’s fun. And honestly, so is coaching. Remember, kids STOP playing sports when they stop having fun.
For more information on how to become a coach, please email Deanne Gordon. For additional information on how to become StJPII Volunteer approved, see the StJPII Website under “Parent Corner”.
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FOOTBALL MEETING TOMORROW
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 tomorrow 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
The lady Saints Softball team had a fantastic season! They were a small team with only 11 players, but they fought hard all season to finish with a 10-3 record! Each member of the team stepped up when they were needed making it all the way to the GHCAA semi finals when they lost a tough game to St Ambrose. We are extremely proud of our girls and we look forward to seeing what the future holds for them.
On April 29, the Track and Field team competed in the GHCAA Championship Meet at Strake Jesuit. The Saints Girls' team brought home the 2nd place trophy, while the Saints Boys' team finished in 7th place. The following athletes earned medals at the Championship Meet.
6th Grade Boys Kamden O'Connor - Hurdles, 200M, 1600M
Pablo Escobedo - 400M, 4x400
Caleb Sudkamp - 4x400
Ethan Smith - 4x400
Kellen O'Connor - 4x400
6th Grade Girls
Eva Turner - 800M
7th Grade Boys Juan Pablo Pena - 4x100, 4x200
James Palmer - 4x100, 4x200, 100M
Diego Ramos - 4x100, 4x200, 400M
Timi Odufuye - 4x100, 4x200
7th Grade Girls Helena Khuri - 4x200
Da
niela Esqueda - 4x100, 4x400
Catherine Dang - 4x100, 4x200
Alex Nabors - 4x100, 4x400
Allie Scott - 4x100, 100M, 4x400
Meyer Davis - 4x200, 4x400
Izzy Christiansen - 4x200
8th Grade Girls Keely O'Connor - 4x100, 4x200 Clare Rider- 4x200 Bridget Dick- 4x100, 100M, 4x200 Karen Rodriguez - 4x100, 4x200 Lily Rizzo - 4x100, 400M
Congratulations to all of the members of the Track and Field team for a great track season.
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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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THE BLITZKIDS Summer Chess Camp
Click here for a flyer about a Chess Camp being offered this summer here at StJPII for grades K - 8th grade.
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St. Thomas High School Preview Luncheon
St. Thomas High School Admissions would like to invite the parents of 6th and 7th grade students to join them at a Preview Luncheon on Friday, May 12. For more information and to RSVP by Wednesday, May 10, visit www.visitsth.org.
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Strake Debate Camp
The Strake Jesuit Debate Club will be presenting its 11th Annual Strake Jesuit No Limits Debate Camp June 5 - 16. This camp is not just for would-be debaters, but for students who want to strengthen their speaking, researching, essay writing and note taking skills. Click here for the flyer.
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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., GSC
5/3/17 Dad's Basketball, 8:00 p.m., BAC
5/4/17 StJPII Marcos Pizza Fundraiser
5/4/17 Football Camp, 3:15 p.m.
5/4/17 Dad's Night Out, 6:00-9:00 p.m., SJH
5/5/17 PTO Art a la Carte (PK - 3rd) & First Friday Lunch
5/5/17 All School Mass/May Crowning, 8:30 a.m., GSC
5/5/17 Mini-Cheer Camp, 3:30 p.m., GSC
5/9/17 Parent Bible Study, 8:15 a.m.
5/9/17 Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
5/10/17 Daily Mass, All-Saints Chapel, 7:10 a.m.
5/10/17 Chorale and 6th Grade Wheel Spring Concert, 7:00 p.m., GSC
5/10/17 Dad's Basketball, 8:00 p.m., BAC
5/11/17 Band Concert, 7:00 p.m., GSC
5/12/17 FITS Registration Closes
5/12/17 Lunch Bunch. 1st - 4th grades
5/12/17 All School Mass/7th and 8th Grade Leadership Ceremony, 8:30 a.m., GSC
5/12/17 PTO Student Book Club
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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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