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Happy Fall Everyone!
With the weather changing and the first quarter complete, I hope everyone is having a great year and is focused on helping students reach their fullest potential. As I started thinking about what I would like to write about this week, my eyes fell on a sheet of paper on my desk on which I had written down thoughts that helped me stay focused on doing my best work for students. I wrote, “Parents know their children better than we ever will; therefore, treat them as expert consultants.”
As a young teacher, I had a wonderful mentor at Lyles Middle School in Garland, Terry Hagar. In addition to being a master teacher with a long history of success, he was terrific at coaching students and teachers. One of the first things he taught me was the importance of building relationships with parents. We would start calling and emailing parents the second week of school, focusing on the positive things students did in class. Communication with parents not only built strong relationships with parents, but it was also a great way to help students because they would hear positive feedback from their parents, which always encouraged them, which led to higher engagement and effort in the classroom.
Developing relationships with parents early in the year makes interactions later in the year that might not be positive much easier. Parents are vital stakeholders in the education process and are often underutilized, and one of our best tools as educators is collaboration. As we all know, so many times, students struggling in the classroom face similar challenges outside of school and at home. By starting the year with positive feedback for parents regarding their students, teachers set the students up for success and give the parents, experts on their students, every reason to collaborate.
I want to challenge everyone to continue to form young people through your area or specialty and help them reach their full potential. We ensure the best possible outcomes when we collaborate with parents and focus on providing world-class experiences for our students.
Sincerely,
Michael Browning
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A message from the Catholic Schools Diocese of Dallas Superintendent,
Dr. Rebecca Hammel
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Greetings,
This weekend is the final listening session for the synod in our diocese. Along with our Bishops, I ask you to forward the details to teachers and parents and encourage their attendance. We hope to have a great turnout. Thank you for your support!
Final Listening Session of the Dallas Synod
Saturday, October 21st
10 AM – 1 PM
Cristo Rey Catholic High School
RSVP: https://cathdal.flocknote.com/signup/87180
The questions on the agenda are directly related to the work of the church at the parish level. We are also inviting feedback into this process as we look at larger potential solutions to the diocesan administrative function. Both Bishops will be present and earnestly seek your participation.
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Hope for Honduras 5K
Saturday, November 11 - Ranger Stadium at Jesuit
9:15 a.m. Packet and T-Shirt Pickup
10:00 a.m. Walk/run/jog in solidarity
Sponsorships are requested by Wednesday, October 25
The Sister Parish ministry at Prince of Peace Catholic Church is excited to host the fourth annual Hope for Honduras 5K! The 5K seeks to bring together the community to bring awareness and critical financial support for the health, education, and social justice needs of the children of the Hogar Suyapa Children's Orphanage and Nutrition Center in El Progreso, Honduras. This year, our fundraising goal is $30,000. The event kicks off at 9:15 a.m. on Saturday, November 11, at Jesuit's Ranger Stadium. Registration is $30 per participant. To learn more and to register, please click here.
We are also currently looking for sponsorships! We ask that sponsorship commitments be submitted here by Wednesday, October 25, 2023. Please see this flyer for more information.
THANK YOU!
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Join us in saying 'Thank You' to our local heroes! On November 10th, 2023, at 7:30 AM, we're hosting a heartfelt Veterans Day Breakfast at the Athenaeum. We invite parents, grandparents, or family members who are veterans to attend to celebrate their dedication to our country. | |
On the 26th of September, HOSA met with local students from UTD for the MINI Med Program to study Orthopedics, which is the study of bones and joints. During this session we discussed various injuries and viewed xrays and pictures to diagnose and discuss the different types of fractures and how they are caused along with treatments. The most active part of the session was when students made casts for each other using plaster. | |
Cardinals! It is time for a RASK Bake Sale! There will be many delicious treats such as cookies, cream cheese brownies, cupcakes, and pumpkin bread! Bring your $1 to buy some delicious treats and support the Random Acts of Selfless Kindness Club! | |
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Lisa Green is putting together a JPII cookbook with all funds going to charity.
Submit your recipes by October 31 via email to [email protected]
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Called by Time magazine the “theater event of the year,” Mary Zimmerman’s Metamorphoses brings Ovid’s tales to stunning visual life. Set in and around a large pool of water, Metamorphoses juxtaposes the ancient and the contemporary in both language and image to reflect the variety and persistence of narrative in the face of inevitable change. Nominated for three 2002 Tony Awards, including “Best Play,” Metamorphoses earned Zimmerman a Tony for “Best Direction of a Play.”
There are only 60 tickets per show.
Show Dates and Times
- November 9, 2023 - 7:00 PM
- November 10, 2023 - 7:00 PM
- November 11, 2023 - 7:00 PM
- November 12, 2023 - 2:00 PM
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Schedule of Events*
Thursday, October 26, 2023
- Home @ JPII
- 5:00 PM - JV Men's Soccer vs. Bishop Dunne
- 7:00 PM - Varsity Men's Soccer vs. Bishop Dunne
- Away @ Liberty Christian (Argyle)
- 6:00 PM - Varsity Volleyball vs. Liberty Christian (Argyle)
- Away @ Brook Hill (Tyler)
- 6:00 PM - JV Football vs. Brook Hill
Friday, October 27, 2023
- Home @ JPII
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7:00 PM - Varsity Football vs. Coram Deo (SENIOR NIGHT)
Saturday, October 28, 2023
- Home @ JPII
- 10:00 AM - Varsity Women's Basketball vs. Uplift Hampton Prep (Scrimmage)
- Away: Swimming @ Nolan - Times TBD
*Before you go - be sure to double-check the schedules on the Cardinals athletic website @ https://jpiicardinals.org/
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GEORGE TEAGUE
UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA HOMECOMING
OFFICIAL GRAND MARSHAL
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Looking for ways to get involved this school year?
Join our JPII Parent Teacher Student Organization!
There will be lots of opportunities to help this year, and you can pick what works best for you!
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
If you can help, please contact Renee at [email protected]
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Come Out and Help Under the Friday Night Lights
Sign up to volunteer for Big Red Store during home Football Games
October 27th - Sign Up Here
November 3rd - Sign Up Here
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🎉 Exciting News from The Catholic Foundation! 🎉
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Work of Heart program for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year! 🚀 This initiative is all about recognizing the incredible individuals who make a difference in our school community every day.
📢 Mark Your Calendars: Here are the essential Work of Heart deadlines:
- November 3, 2023
- January 5, 2024
- April 5, 2024
🌟 Staff and parents - take a moment to nominate those outstanding full-time teachers, administrators, maintenance staff, and lunchroom heroes who go above and beyond.
🙌Let's come together as a community to recognize and appreciate those who make our school truly special. Your support can make all the difference!
Complete the form at this link: www.catholicfoundation.com
Thank you for being a part of the Work of Heart program. Together, we can make this school year one filled with appreciation, recognition, and heartwarming stories. 💖
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Remind Reminder
This year we will be using remind.com to communicate with students, parents, and each other through text without exchanging personal cell phone numbers. Please read through the instructions below and use the links to sign up for any groups you would like to receive text reminders about!
Parents:
Please use the following links to join your child’s class(es) for the reminders you want to receive from the school.
Click to view the "Parents Remind - QR Code Flyer"
Students:
Please use the following links to sign up to receive reminders from the school.
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NEWSLETTER ARCHIVES
~ School Year 2023-2024 ~
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Mission: To develop leaders who are critical thinkers
and effective communicators, committed
to service and rooted in faith.
Vision: We will make a difference in the world by
walking in the footsteps of Pope John Paul II.
Motto: Seek to Serve.
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