August 19, 2025

Conquest Meeting

If you are a 5th - 8th grade boy we would like to invite you to learn more about Conquest. Fr. Chad Everts will hold an informational meeting for all 5th - 8th grade boys and their dads on August 26th at 7pm in the GSC. Please RSVP with this sign up by Aug 25th.

StJPII Mom's & Dad's Club

Kristi Yohr, the Religion Coordinator at StJPII, extends a warm welcome to all families and reminds everyone that every parent at the school is automatically a part of the Moms & Dads Club (no sign-up required). The Moms & Dads Club hosts a variety of fun, faith-filled events throughout the year designed to help parents connect with one another and grow together in the Catholic faith. Whether families are new to the school or returning, all are welcome.

A flyer is attached for more details. Families are encouraged to read it and add the dates to their calendars. The Moms & Dads Club looks forward to seeing everyone at the monthly gatherings! More information will be shared in the monthly Faith Focus letter.

Mother-Daughter Spring Break Pilgrimage: Walk the Camino de Santiago

March 7-14, 2026

7th and 8th grade girls from St. John Paul II Catholic School!

Click on the button below for more information.



All School Mass

We look forward to gathering together as a community for All School Mass on Friday, August 22. Students are reminded to wear their full-dress uniforms.

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.

Parent Nights

Aug. 27 - PreK, Kindergarten, & Middle School Parents

Aug. 28- 1st-5th Grade Parents

Parents are invited to attend and learn more about StJPII. You will have the opportunity to hear about the upcoming academic year, campus updates, and highlights from the parent survey. These events begin at 6:00 p.m. and are for parents only, so please plan for your children to stay home.

Smart Families

Please save these dates: August 27th & 28th DURING PARENTS NIGHT, Smart Families will be here to speak about the Impact of Technology On Executive Functioning Skills. Please review flyer here.

From the Nurse's Office

If you have medications for the school year 2025-2026 please deliver them to Nurse Rhoden in the clinic. Medications should be clearly labeled in a ziploc baggie and include medication permission slips signed by a healthcare provider. This includes prescription and over the counter medications, as well as asthma medications and EpiPens. If you have any questions contact Nurse Rhoden at mrhoden@jp2.org.

See links below for Medication Permission Forms:

Medication Permission Form

Healthcare Plan for Asthma

Healthcare Plan for Life Threatening Allergies

Picture Day is Next Week

Tuesday, August 26 will be Individual Picture Day. All students will take individual pictures for the yearbook and they must wear their FULL DRESS UNIFORM (NOT house shirts). After picture day, an email will be sent from Freeman Photography to your primary email address with access to the online gallery. You will then be able to view your child(ren’s) picture and purchase picture packages.

Take Mom Out to the Ballgame

The Mother & Son Event will be back at the ballpark! Come out to Constellation Field in Sugarland for an afternoon with your mom on September 7. The game starts at 6:35 p.m. for the Space Cowboys versus the Oklahoma City Comets. Tickets on sale now! Click the button below to purchase your tickets! We hope you will join us!

Photographer(s) Needed

We are looking to expand our list of professional photographers for upcoming school and community events. If you are a photographer, or know someone who may be interested, please contact us at development@jp2.org.

Yearbook Supplemental

Spring sports and events were not featured in the 2025 yearbook due to publisher deadlines. Last year's Yearbook students created a 16 page supplemental to highlight the last quarter of the school year. They will be sent home today in Tuesday folders with all returning students.

Attention families of 2025 graduates - You may pick up your child's supplemental from the office. If you would like to have it sent home with a sibling, please email Mrs. Abad at kabad@jp2.org.

2025 - 2026 Debate Team Beginning Soon

Debate club is starting soon! There will be weekly meetings on Wednesday afternoons and monthly tournaments in the Houston area. Please click the link below to learn more. Space is limited, and students can pick up applications from Mrs. Calvillo.

Outstanding Lunch Balances

Please check your children’s lunch balances. Any unpaid balance from last year has carried over to this school year. Click the link below to review your account.

Follow Us On Social Media

If you haven’t already, be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Our social media pages are one of the best ways to stay up to date with everything happening at StJPII. From important school reminders and announcements to photos and highlights of our students in action, we love sharing the moments that make our community so special.

By following us, you’ll never miss:

• Event announcements and details
• Daily reminders to keep your family in the loop
• Snapshots of school life, so you can see what your children are up to throughout the year

**If you have content related to school or community events that you’d like to share, please send it to communications@jp2.org**

Gala Spotlight: Live Auction & Big Board Donations Needed

Help us make a difference! Do you have a vacation home, airline miles, hotel points, a membership to a golf club, season tickets to a college or professional sports game, a museum membership, or a restaurant connection? Join us in building our Live Auction & Big Board packages by securing an item for our auction! Email gala@jp2.org and let us know how you can help support StJPII!

Get Involved & Join the Fun!

Our PTO welcomes all families back to school! There are many ways to get involved, with opportunities that are big and small, so there is something for everyone!

Please click the button below to review the 2025-2026 Parent Opportunities Handout.

First PTO Meeting of the Year

Please join us for our 1st PTO Meeting that will be held on Tuesday, September 9 from 8:30 - 9:30 am in St. Jude Hall. Come meet new people, say hello to old friends, learn about school news and upcoming events, ask questions, and find out how you can support our teachers and students! If you have any questions about the PTO, please contact Sandra Vreedenburgh (PTO President) at pto@jp2.org.

Don't Forget to Place Your Saints Store Order!

Gear up for the 2025–2026 season and cheer on your Saints! Click the link below to explore the all-new line-up of spirit wear — for the youngest Saints all the way up to their biggest fans. Don’t miss out — these items may not be offered again! All orders are due by 9/1.

Birthday Bundle and Blessing

Celebrate your child’s special day by selecting one of several fun packages that include a birthday shirt, birthday recognition on the marquee, and more! At the end of the school year, every child who has purchased a package will be able to wear their shirt to Friday Mass for a group photo.

Birthday blessings will be offered weekly during Wednesday morning Mass for any student that has a birthday that week.

StJPII Elementary Book Club: Let's Read Together!

Calling all 3rd-5th grade book lovers! Don’t wait and sign up for the StJPII Elementary Book Club today!

We meet 4 Fridays a year during lunch. Here, your child will discover new favorites, share ideas, and connect with friends over great reads. 

We also need Volunteer Discussion Leaders to get started! Each group needs at least 2 volunteer-approved parents to lead discussions and keep the conversation flowing - could one be you? 

Sign up today! Questions? Please contact Patricia Wolfe Dare at Patricia.wolfe.dare@gmail.com

Elementary Athletics

Thank you to all who have signed up for Fall Soccer, we have over 200 students participating! Please remember we close registration on Friday, August 22nd, so click the link below and complete your registration.

Middle School Athletics

Well our Middle School athletes are all ready to start their season! We have a new Cheerleading squad! Coach Pace & Coach Abad have been working with our new team and the girls are ready to show their SAINT spirit! Football has been on the field for 2 weeks with conditioning camp, Volleyball & Soccer have completed tryouts and their teams are formed, and Cross Country will start next week on Monday 8/25!

Please click on the link below to check out our new teams as well as all the information that is on the Athletic calendar. Lastly, we would like to mention 2 new coaches that have joined us! Michael Jewett is our new Football coach and Aida Patino is our new Volleyball coach. We are beyond blessed to have both of you!

After-School Clubs & Activities

Check the school calendar for the schedule.

Click on the various links to see club flyers, contact information, and online registration. After school clubs will begin after Labor Day.

• Saint Squad (2nd-4th Grade) – download registration form here
• Challenge Club (5th-8th Grade Girls) – email sjp2challengeclub@gmail.com
• Conquest (3rd-8th Grade Boys) - email spj2conquest@gmail.com
• Robotics & Coding (K-6th Grade) - register with American Robotics Academy
• Dance (PreK-2nd Grade) - register with Energy Dance Center
• Art Club (5th-8th Grade) – download registration form here
• Girl Scouts (All Grades Girls) – Contact Jamie.Kopulos@abc.com
• Cub Scouts (K-5th Grade Boys) – register with Cub Scouts