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All School Mass
All-school Masses at StJPII are very special times for our community to come together as the Body of Christ. This Friday, August 23 will be All-school Mass at 8:30 a.m in the BAC. All are welcome to attend.
As we start the new year, we would like to remind everyone that even though the rooms we are in are a gym and cafeteria, on Friday mornings, they transform to our worship space to celebrate Mass. We are so privileged that we can gather together, and so it is our intention to do so with reverence. Please help us create a holy atmosphere by respecting the following:
- Upon entering the doors from the outside, silence yourselves and treat the space like you would treat the church that you attend on the weekend.
- Turn off your cell phones.
- Save your food and drink for after Mass, please do not bring them with you.
- Out of respect for the celebration of our Divine Savior, we ask that you do not take photos.
- At the end of the Mass, we will all exit our church silently. As the children exit out of the front and side doors, parents will exit directly out of the back doors. You may save your hugs for after school.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation! We appreciate you for modeling proper worship etiquette, and more importantly, for helping us maintain a holy space where we can all pray and worship together.
Wednesday Mass
Optional daily Mass will begin tomorrow, Wednesday August 21. All are welcome! Mass starts at 7:10 and ends at 7:40. It’s in the All Saints Chapel every Wednesday before school. What a beautiful way to start the day by worshiping the Lord!
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Make Up Altar Server Training
Mrs. Yohr is going to have a makeup Altar Server training meeting on Saturday, August 24 from 10-11:30 a.m. in the GSC at school. In order to serve at school your child needs to have been trained as an Altar Server in a Catholic Church in our Archdiocese. Your child also needs to be in 5th- 8th grade. If your child would like to attend the training you will need to register with Mrs. Yohr at kyohr@jp2.org. Thank you for your interest in Serving the Lord at our school masses.
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Parent Faith Formation
Get involved! Click the buttons below for Moms Club and Dads Club information and dates.
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Parent Nights
Aug. 28 - PreK, Kindergarten, Middle School Parents
Aug. 29- 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. We are also excited to welcome two dynamic speakers, Brooks Gibbs and Smart Families. These events begin at 6:00 p.m. and are for parents only, so please plan for your children to stay home.
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Picture Day
Tuesday, August 27 will be Individual Picture Day. All students will take individual pictures for the yearbook and they must wear their FULL DRESS UNIFORM. 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.
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From the Nurse's Office
If you have expired medication in the clinic, i.e. an epi pen or an inhaler, please come to the clinic and pick it up. Nurse Rhoden would greatly appreciate it! If at any time your family has a question or concern, please contact School Nurse Maggie Rhoden at mrhoden@jp2.org or (281) 496-1500.
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Yearbook Spring Supplemental
Spring sports and events were not featured in the 2024 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 2024 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."
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Online Student Directory
Need to find a friend's email or address? Good news! The online directory is now available in the Parent Portal! After logging in, select "Directory" on the blue bar, and then select either Staff, Parents, and Students - which will allow you to access emails, mailing addresses, phone numbers, etc. If you would prefer to keep your contact information private, then follow the instructions below to opt-out of the online directory.
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Lost and Found
Please label ALL of your child's clothes, especially sweatshirts and sweaters. All clothes with a name will be returned to the child. If clothing does not have a name, it will be put in a tub in SJH where the students can search. After two weeks, items will be donated to the used uniform sale.
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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 15. The game starts at 2:00 p.m. for the Space Cowboys versus the Reno Aces. Tickets on sale now! Click the button below to purchase your tickets! We hope you will join us!
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Welcome Back to the Cafeteria
Our cafeteria crew is happy to be open again and serving your children! Mandy, Wendy, Thelma, and Maria have gladly welcomed back our saints to the cafeteria at lunchtime.
You may find the daily menu on our website under the "Community" tab. Thank you in advance for your patience as the school year gets started, the menu might have some slight changes due to inventory availability. If you have any questions, please contact Ms. Wendy at 713-304-3395.
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Happy New School Year! Library started yesterday, August 19 for all students. We have story time for little ones in PK and Kinder. First grade through eighth grade will come for orientation lessons and TAUP , Technology Acceptable Use Policy, talks about using chrome books. When your child brings home a book(s) do ask them to read it to you, with you, and talk about the stories. Share with your child about books you loved when you were there age. Books are checked out for one week except 7th and 8th grade they have a bit longer. When students return books on time they will be allowed to check out a new one. We have a place for second grade and higher 1 book for fun and 1 book to practice reading (chapter book). Thank you for your encouragement with this plan. Look for more tidbits from your librarian and links to the Google site soon. Happy Reading! Sherry Lamb, Your Librarian
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Get Involved
Our PTO welcomes all families back to school! There are many ways to get involved - opportunities that are big and small - there is something for everyone.
Please click the buttons below to review the 2024-2025 Parent Opportunities Handout, or sign up if you are interested in serving as a Room Parent or volunteer.
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Join Us for Our First PTO Meeting of the Year!
All parents are invited to join us for the first PTO Meeting of the year on Tuesday, September 10 from 8:30 - 9:30 am in St. Jude Hall. Why should you attend?
- Learn how students and teachers benefit from the work of the PTO.
- Be the first to hear about school news and upcoming events.
- Ask questions.
- Connect with parents.
- Learn how to volunteer your time to positively impact the school community.
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Join Our Fundraiser at Raising Cane’s
This Thursday, August 22nd, Raising Cane’s at 1105 N. Dairy Ashford will donate 15% of net sales if you mention St. John Paull II Catholic School at the register. Make dinner easy and support our school PTO with one stop!
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Sign Up for First Friday Lunch
Let us start off the new school year showing our appreciation to the amazing teachers and staff at StJPII by dropping off a delicious menu item. Our theme for the First Friday Lunch of the year will be "Salad Bar."
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3rd, 4th, 5th Graders: It’s Time to Sign Up for Book Club!
Does your child love to read? Sign them up for Book Club today! Book Club will meet 4x a year during lunch on a Friday. Books will be chosen by each group with guidance from StJPII and parent volunteers.
Interested in guiding the discussion for your child’s group? Sign up to become a Volunteer Discussion Leader today! Each group in Book Club needs at least two parent volunteers* to be formed.
*Must be volunteer approved through the school to participate.
Questions? Please contact Patricia Wolfe Dare at Patricia.wolfe.dare@gmail.com
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PTO Spirit Store
Gear up for a new year with these hot new items from the PTO Spirit Store!
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Elementary Athletics
Soccer registration closes FRIDAY! Please register each child separately and remember to consider giving your time to coach our younger kiddos! This program solely relies upon volunteer coaches.
Middle School Athletics
Well Fall sports are up and running! Volleyball & Soccer teams are formed, Football has been practicing since the 1st week of August, and Cross Country kicks off next Monday! The Diocese has pushed back the official start of the season for OUTDOOR sports due to the Heat Index (HI). This means we are allowed to practice, but we have to abide by only allowing the athletes to practice on the field for 15 minutes, then off the field in shade for 15 minutes. Our coaches have been very diligent and careful with each individual sport to keep their safety of the utmost importance. Check out the Athletic calendar to see the 2024 Fall sports teams!
Cross Country is a NON-TRYOUT sport that is open to 5th-8th grade boys & girls. You MUST have a MS Sports Physical dated after May 1st, 2024, submitted to our school nurse Mrs. Rhoden, or to Coach Hewitt prior to the start of practice. Students report to the gym at dismissal to meet Coach Jones, when all grade levels are present you will proceed to the field for practice.
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After-School Activities
Check the school calendar for the schedule.
Click on the various links to see club flyers, contact information, and online registration.
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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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