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All School Mass
We look forward to gathering together as a community for All School Mass on Friday, September 19th. Students are reminded to wear their full-dress uniforms. As an added safety measure, doors will now lock at 8:20 a.m. (10 minutes earlier than usual). Parents may still enter until 8:30 a.m., as a staff member will be available to open the door.
In addition, families and students are warmly invited to join us for Daily Mass every Wednesday at 7:10 a.m. in the All-Saints Chapel, an uplifting way to begin the day in prayer.
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Mother/Daughter Spring Break Pilgrimage - ONLY 2 Spots Left!
7th and 8th grade girls from St. John Paul II Catholic School are invited to join Fr. Eamonn along the Camino De Santiago March 7th-14th, 2026. Click on the button below for more information.
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Faith Focus Newsletter
**Click below for the September Faith Focus**
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8th Grade Service Projects
Calling all 8th grade families! Please review the attached letter and use the two SignUpGenius links provided to register for individual service projects.
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Annual Fund Kick Off
The 2025-2065 Annual Fund Drive is going on now! Hopefully by now your letter has been received and you are prayerfully considering how you will make a difference this year. The Annual Fund is our cornerstone fundraising campaign and your donation is so vitally important to help us sustain our mission. Thank you in advance for your support! We are confident we can reach our goal again by working in partnership with you!
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Annual Fund Matching Gifts
Many companies in our area match your charitable donations dollar for dollar. That means you can double the size of your contribution to StJPII! Please check with your HR department to see if they participate in matching gifts. Last year, StJPII received over $100,000 in matching gifts, so corporate funds truly have a tremendous impact on helping us meet our operational goals and sustain our mission!
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Learn About Our Fundraisers
If you haven’t already, be sure to check out our short video explaining the different fundraisers here at StJPII, including the Annual Fund, For Every Saints Capital Campaign, and Gala. It’s a quick and easy way to see how each effort supports our school!
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Early Dismissal - TUESDAY, September 23
Our first early dismissal for this school year will be on Tuesday, September 23.
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Pre-K and Kindergarten students are dismissed at 2:00 p.m.
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1st - 5th graders are dismissed at 2:15 p.m.
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Middle School is dismissed at 2:30 p.m.
We have early dismissal once a month, usually on the last Tuesday of the month, to allow time for monthly faculty meetings. Typically on these days, students may wear school-appropriate blue jeans and their StJPII House Shirt. Please refer to the Parent/Student Handbook for more guidelines. All early dismissal dates are posted on the online calendar.
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You're Invited!
Mark your calendars because it's almost here! Come join us for Homecoming Wednesday, September 24th @ 5 p.m. This event is free & fun for the whole family! We will have Chick-fil-A, Tacos, Nothing Bundt Cakes, and more. Make sure to bring your lawn chairs and come support your Saints!
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Class Pictures & Individual Retake Picture Day is Coming
All students will take a homeroom group photo for the yearbook on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1 and must be in FULL DRESS UNIFORM.
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Photos from August 26 were emailed to your primary email address from Freeman Photography for review and purchasing. Contact Freeman Photography at Info@freemanphoto.com if you have any questions about ordering or if you have not yet received your child's picture.
- Students who were absent or not in full dress uniform on August 26th will have their individual yearbook photo taken on October 1st.
- If you would like your child’s photo retaken, please click the button below to add them to the retake list.
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Save the Date: St. John XXIII Informational Meeting
We are excited to share that Preston Smith, Admission Coordinator at St. John XXIII College Preparatory, will be joining us on this Friday, September 19th. Following Mass, he will host an informational session and Q&A in St. Jude Hall from 9:30–10:30 a.m. All parents are welcome to attend, but middle school families may find this especially helpful as they begin to consider high school options. Preston will be providing coffee, donuts, kolaches, and cookies!
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Share Your Fall Sports Photos
We love to see your photos of our saints in action! If you get a great shot at any fall sports function, practice or game, please share with StJPII! Your photo(s) may be featured on social media, Halo News, or in The Spirit yearbook. Please upload them directly using the button below. All grade-level sports pictures are needed and appreciated.
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Steps for Students Update
We have 56 students registered so far! These students will receive a FREE DRESS DAY in October. Register before the end of September to be included. We have 20 families so far that have a chance at the free Chick-fil-A night. Sign up with at least one parent to be included in the raffle.
When we reach 100 registered students, we will hold our first drawing for a great prize. Sign up tonight!
Use the link below and be sure to choose StJPII as your fundraising team on the last page. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Kim at ckim@jp2.org.
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Avoiding Power Struggles with Kids
Homework and grades can often spark tension between parents and children. Many kids resist schoolwork as a way to feel in control, which can lead to battles that harm relationships. The key is to step out of the control struggle and focus on building character and connection. In Love & Logic's audio resource, Nobody Wins a Power Struggle: Avoiding Battles that Ruin Relationships and Lead to Rebellion, you’ll learn practical ways to guide your child toward responsibility without damaging your bond.
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Save The Date: Dr. Charles Fay at StJPII October 21, 2025
We are excited to welcome Dr. Charles Fay, expert and author of Love and Logic, to speak with our community! At St. John Paul II, the Love and Logic approach guides the way we nurture and teach your children each day. This special event will give parents the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and understanding of Love and Logic, helping us continue to grow together in partnership. Save the Date! More details coming soon. You won’t want to miss it!
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Smart Families
The Family Lead Online Talk introduced families to the Smart Families program and their role in making a meaningful community impact. The session explored adolescent neuroscience, examined the effects of technology on brain development, and shared practical ways families can foster positive change. Access the recording using the button below!
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Clinic Dismissal & Return to School
A quick reminder to help keep our school healthy! Students should be picked up from the clinic within 30-minutes of notification. For further reference see pg. 52-56 of Parent Student Handbook. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe and well!
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Fall Sign-Up Parties
Don’t forget to register for our exciting Fall sign-up parties! Spots are filling fast and you won’t want to miss the fun! All tickets sales for sign-up parties go towards the Saints Spectacular fundraising! Click on the link below to find the parties you can be a part of!
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Calling all of Santa's Elves!
St. Nick's Feast and Fest was a huge success last year, and we can’t wait to make it even better this year—but we need your help! If you’d like to be part of the fun, please join us for our first planning meeting on Tuesday, 9/30 at 8:30 AM in St. Jude Hall.
We are also looking for vendors to join our market portion! If you own a small business—or know someone who does—consider applying using the link below. Applications close on 10/1.
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THANK YOU for contributing to First Friday Lunch!
We want to thank all of the volunteers who signed up and contributed to the First Friday Lunch on September 12th. It was a great treat for our amazing teachers and staff!
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- Brandi Balagny
- Emily Morvant
- Megan Sarvarian
- Terri Bryan
- Paulina De La Cruz
- Younghea Ko
- Maryela Cuervo
- Sara Martinez
- Katie Kubiak McKeehan
- Lucy Soto
- D'Arby Garza
- Megan Dominy
- Joyce Holicek
- Marie-Pierre Lefer
- Cameron Miles
- Victoria Forkner
- Ana M. Esteva-Parra
- Amber Leech
- Maria Alecia Klemprer-Bello
- Analia Gugliotti
- Amie Pham
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- Emily Miller
- Misty Mockton
- Anna Tepedino
- Leigh Ann Frew
- Monica Davila
- Elisa Martinez
- Candice Nolan Montes
- Olga Saenz
- Thomas Payne
- Quinn Freeborg
- Kathy Forbes
- Laynne Martinez
- Cristiana Chol
- Gwen Montesino
- Chelsea Anderson
- Aida Patino
- Rocio Morales
- Iris Eudier Salinas
- Stephanie Barakat
- Ashleigh Green
- Marisela Rodriguez
- Adele Brunson
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- Mariamelia Calcano
- Ervina Widjaja
- Rose Nguyen Shelton
- Ofelia Hernandez
- Patricia Wolfe Dare
- Ivonne Montiel
- Rebecca Le
- Ana Palmai
- Danielle LaLonde
- Michael Reyes
- Marisol Decker
- Hana Byun Cameron
- Andrea Farfan
- Paulina Pittman
- Claudia Vanegas
- Suzy Nguyen
- Hang Tran
- Brittany Kirkpatrick
- Sandra Vreedenburgh
- Tamara Grubert
- Leticia Shirley
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Birthday Bundle and Blessing
Celebrate your child’s birthday with a fun package that includes a birthday shirt, marquee recognition, and more! Students who purchase a shirt will be invited to a special group photo after Mass near the end of the year, and all students are welcome to attend Wednesday morning Mass during their birthday week for a blessing. Let’s make birthdays unforgettable!
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Elementary Soccer
The teams are up and kickin some soccer balls! The field has had a lot of players practicing and having some fun! Our Elementary SAINTS will start their games this Saturday September 20th! The coaches meeting is this week where they will receive their schedules and then send it out to their teams. They will also receive uniforms this week. Please be patient as its a busy week for our volunteer coaches!
Middle School Athletics
Our Soccer teams begin their season today with Varsity playing at home vs St Vincent de Paul. Volleyball has been working hard and the Lady Saints have had a great start to their season! It's a long night for our girls during VB season with 3 teams so check out the Athletic calendar for their home games! The Cheer squad did great last night as they helped us root for our Lady Saints. Football continues to work hard showing so much grit and determination with each game they play! Homecoming is only 2 weeks away so get ready to watch some great teamwork on our field! Cross Country will attend their 1st Meet of the season this Saturday, all of their info is on the athletic calendar as well.
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End Zone Rally @ St. Thomas
Middle school students are invited to the End Zone Rally at St. Thomas High School on September 26th starting at 6:00pm. This event is hosted in partnership with Duchesne Academy and Incarnate Word Academy. Students will have the chance to experience the excitement of a St. Thomas football game. Additionally, any student who plays a band instrument (woodwind, brass, or percussion) is encouraged to join the St. Thomas band and perform during the game. Sign up using the provided links to express your interest in connecting with the schools you wish to meet at the game and to inform them of your attendance!
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Join Duchesne @ the STH End Zone Rally
Scan the QR code to register with Duchesne for the St. Thomas End Zone Rally on September 26th at 6:00 p.m.
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Middle School Family Night
Join us at St. Pius X Kubiak Stadium on Friday, September 19, 6–10 p.m. as the Panthers take on KIPP Sunnyside! Middle school students and their families (up to 5) receive free admission, a Panther t-shirt, and a food & drink ticket per registered middle school student. Enjoy reserved seating, student activities, and halftime recognition for our visiting schools. Don’t miss this exciting night of Panther spirit!
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Attention 8th Graders - Earn Service Project Hours!
Looking for a fun way to get your service hours? The SEAS Festival is happening on October 18th & 19th, and volunteers are needed to help with booth activities, set-up, and breakdown. This is a great chance to serve the community while having a little fun! For more information or to sign up, email festivalchair2025@seascatholic.org.
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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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