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May 2023

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Message from Principal Adams

Our 2023 Legacy Gala was a fantastic evening of community outreach that was astounding! I am humbled and amazed every year as the community hears and answers our request to make a difference in the lives of our students and adults. Congratulations to Drs. Tom Bell and Natalie Parisi Bell, the recipients of our Halo Award, and to Turie Sotzin for receiving our Peggy’s Legacy of Faith Award. We are so blessed to have such a supportive community that believes in and lives our mission.


Thank you to our Advancement Office team of Melissah, Kirsten, and Elena, who work tirelessly so the best programming can be provided to our students and adults.


A big thank you to the Gala and Development committees for their dedication to year-round planning, coordinating, and collecting auction items for the Gala. We have a great team who spend countless hours of their personal time for the benefit of our center.


A shout out to Alvernia students for coordinating our Prom this year themed An Enchanted Forest. The decorations were beautiful, the food was delicious, and the music kept everyone on their feet. Our students, adults and alumna had the best time. We all look forward to Prom each year!


One of the most beautiful and grace filled months is May when we honor the blessed mother. Our Mass and May crowning paid homage to the Mother of Christ, and the one who always said “yes” to God. If only we could be more like Mary and our love for God be unending!  

Gala thank you!

Our 2023 Legacy Gala was an amazing success thanks to our students and adults, attendees, volunteers, donors, staff and our community. With your help, we were able to raise $500,000 to help further our mission of providing diversified programs to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Click here to see more photos!

If you took home any of our green cans full of lettuce or tulips and can return the can to the school for next year's Gala, we would appreciate it! Reduce Reuse Recycle!

Make a Joyful Noise for JPII!

John Paul II is participating in MAKE A JOYFUL NOISE, an online lip dubbing competition to raise funds for our Catholic schools in the Diocese of Allentown.


Visit www.weloveourcatholicschools.com to see John Paul II and other schools from around the Diocese celebrate the spirit and joy of Catholic education. All voting proceeds benefit our school. Thank you for making John Paul II a winner! We're already halfway to our goal!

Vote here!

May Crowning

On Thursday, May 4, we celebrated The Virgin Mary and May Crowning with a mass with Father Kuna and honored our graduates Mackenzie, Ramon, and Corey.

JPII Prom!

JPII held its first prom since 2019! The theme was Enchanted Forest and the auditorium was transported into a magical space. Thank you to Dr. Swift and the Alvernia University community service class as well as everyone who donated to make the night magical for our students, adults and alumni.

Click here to see more Prom photos!

Join our JPII family!


Are you looking to make an impact that will truly make a difference in someone’s life? We are seeking caring individuals who are passionate about helping all students and adults reach their God-given potential. Work with a team whose goals are to carry out our vision and mission of supporting students and adults to success and independence.

Click here to view our job opportunities!

Help Out YOUR Way

Donation Options:

 

Make a one-time donation.

Simple Donation

Set up a monthly donation.

Recurring Support

A gift to JPII’s endowment becomes a forever gift for future generations of students and adults.

Planned Giving Info

For more information, contact Melissah Jablonski

Phone: 610-777-0605  Email: mjablonski@johnpauliicenter.org

Be Social!



Do you follow us on Facebook? Stay up-to-date with all that goes on at JPII! And when you have a birthday, consider holding a Facebook Birthday Fundraiser to support our student and adults! 

Click here to go to our page. 

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Book Orders

 

Place your book orders today! Mrs. Berkhammer will be notified and can arrange for a pickup. If you have questions, please contact her here.

 

1.  First Time Ordering Online?

2.  Go to the Scholastic website.

3.  Click on Connect to your Teacher

4.  Enter our one-time Class Activation Code (HG6HC).

5.  Shop and submit your child's book order.

6.  Your books will be delivered directly to the classroom.  

 

Orders are due by May 19!

JPII School Age Calendar


Click here to view the May/June JPII School Activities Calendar

John Paul II Center for Special Learning

1092 Welsh Road,

Shillington, PA 19607

610-777-0605

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