September 10, 2024

All School Mass

Please join us for All School Mass this week on Friday, September 13.

Please note, out of reverence to the Mass, the doors will close at 8:45 a.m each week for Mass. The Front Office will remain open to sign in students, however Parents and Visitors who arrive late will not be able to get into the BAC/GSC once the Mass doors are closed. Thank you for making every effort to arrive before 8:45 a.m.



Wednesday Mass

Optional daily Mass is tomorrow, Wednesday, September 11. 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!

Second Annual Overnight Retreat

The second annual overnight retreat for the Moms Club will take place the weekend of Octotber 4 through October 6. Space is limited, so sign up today. Please contact Kristi Yohr with any questions, kyohr@jp2.org

8th Grade Individual Works of Mercy Projects

8th graders please sign up for a service project. Here are the September, October and November projects. Please click the button below to sign up.

6th Grade Service Project - Catholic Worker

The Catholic Worker is in extreme need of items for the influx of immigrants to our country. We are asking the boys to bring in 2lb bags of beans and the girls 2 lb bags of rice. Thank you for helping those in need. The collection will start now and end on September 20. All grades are welcome to participate.

StJPII celebrated our STEM certification through the National Institute for STEM Education. This recognition highlights our commitment to high-quality Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education. Achieving this certification reflects StJPII’s implementation of cross-curricular learning strategies that foster critical thinking and creativity. It opens new doors for our students, equipping them with problem-solving skills and a mindset geared toward collaboration and innovation—essential 21st-century skills that will benefit them in any path they choose. Congratulations to Mrs. Abad, Mrs. Perkins, Dr. Hiltbrand, Mrs. Sudkamp, Mrs. Williamson, Mrs. Philips, and Mrs. Maskulinski.

Annual Fund Kick Off

Students and staff may wear their favorite sports shirts with uniform bottoms TOMORROW, September 11, to help us kick off the Annual Fund Drive! Click here to make your gift today!

Early Dismissal - TUESDAY, September 24

Our first early dismissal for this school year will be on Tuesday, September 24. The early dismissal times have changed slightly this year.

• Pre-K and Kindergarten students are dismissed at 2:00 p.m. 
• 1st - 5th graders are dismissed at 2:15 p.m.
• 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.

Smart Families

Smart Families is excited to be a part of our 2024-2025 school year. Throughout the year parents and children will be given information and tools to identify how their God given human dignity is under attack from common forms of manipulation utilized today. The heart of the program is the Smart Pledge where they ask all parents to agree to keep your school smartphone free and not buy their children a smartphone or device until after 8th grade. Read more about this organization by reading their newsletter linked below.

Class Pictures & Individual Retake Picture Day is Coming

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 will be Class Picture day and Individual Retake Picture Day. All students will take a picture with their homeroom class for the yearbook and they MUST wear their FULL DRESS UNIFORM. 

Your child’s photo from August 27 was emailed to your primary email address from Freeman Photography.

If your child was absent or not in full dress uniform on picture day, they are on the list to have their individual yearbook picture taken on Wednesday, September 25. If you would like for your child to have their individual picture retaken, please click the button below to access the picture retake form.

Arrival and Dismissal Vehicle Traffic

Recently the President of the local HOA reached out to Mrs. Bogard asking for help with our arrival and dismissal procedures.

Please help us be kind neighbors and respect the following:

1) Carpool line (AM/PM) - Do not block any entrances/exits into the neighborhood - keep all cross streets clear. The local HOA has observed and shared photo evidence that our carpool line prevents residents from entering/exiting their subdivisions safely. In addition to not blocking cross streets, please leave plenty of space at the corners of intersections, so that vehicles attempting to exit can easily see around your car. The Parkway Villages HOA specifically listed that the following entrances are often blocked by StJPII carpool vehicles: Windsor Cove, Charlton Park, and Sienna Cove.

2) Manderly Walkers (PM) - keep all driveways clear. Do not block or park across the end of residents' driveways. Please pick up your children and drive away, do not linger to chat/play.

3) Brimhurst (AM) - please drop off and go; there is no need to stay and wait for the children to cross, as this creates congestion/traffic.

If we all work together in a spirit of safety and courtesy for all, then we are confident that these issues will be resolved quickly. Thanks for your cooperation.

Halo News is on YouTube!

Please click on the link below to enjoy our first Halo News broadcast of the 24-25 school year! Subscribe to our channel News2Saints to get our weekly broadcasts by our Seventh and Eighth grade crew.

Listening To Your Kids - Barbara Coloroso

Best-selling author, Barbara Coloroso, shared there are 6 critical messages in life that we must give to our children for their healthy development. We hope you listen to this quick video to learn these messages and then practice them in your home. She has some great books that are recommended, so please reach out to your counselor for more ideas!

Take Mom Out to the Ballgame

Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets for the Mother & Son baseball game this Sunday! Be on the lookout for an email from StJPII on Thursday with some tips to help you prepare for the big game, including what to wear and how to get a special photo taken. In the meantime, check your inboxes for your digital tickets which were sent directly from the Space Cowboys box office - you will need those to get into the game. We are looking forward to a fun afternoon at Constellation Field!

Exciting Announcement from StJPII PTO: Monthly Meet-Ups!

Join us on the third Thursday of most months for Monthly Meet-Ups at local venues, offering breakfast/coffee or lunch and engaging conversations. Whether you choose to grab a bite or simply drop by to socialize and forge new friendships, all are welcome. Feel free to bring along your little ones who are not yet in school as we will be gathering at kid-friendly locations. This initiative aims to foster connections among StJPII parents and caregivers, providing a wonderful opportunity to meet and mingle and to hear about PTO updates. We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, September 19, 9-10 a.m. at Pecan Creek Grille.

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 6. It was a great treat for our amazing teachers and staff! 

Sarah Scafide • Maria Alecia Klemprer-Bello • Dung Dinh • Vivian Ramos • Ana Palmai • Liliana Medina • Mallory Miller • Tiffany Doucette • Samara Shaw • Elizabeth Feldpausch • Beverley Huck • Joyce Holicek • Chi Lu • Valentina Bracho-Rodon • Ana Esteva-Parra • Jamie Kopulos • Emily Miller • Catalina Solari • Amber Leech • Misty Monckton • Younghea Ko • Julie Cole • Iris Eudier Salinas • Kathy Forbes • Laynne Martinez • Kathy Forbes • Marcela Osuna • Megan Sarvarian • Thu Mehring • Brandi Balagny • Payton Donoghue • Gwen Montesino • Marisela Rodriguez • Mariamelia Calcano • Chi Lu • Xin He • Leigh Ann Frew • Marielisa Gutierrez • Ofelia Hernandez • Will Hall • Rejani Slaiby • Anee Mendoza • Rocio Morales • Rose Shelton • Hana Byun • Paulina De La Cruz • Norma Gray • Rachel Rangel • Sarah Moore • Victoria Forkner • Nicole Lambert • Selena Dow • Sandra Vreedenburgh • Leticia Shirley • Lizzie Verbeek • Danille LaLonde • Amy Estes • Lorena Van Metre • Analia Gugliotti

Celebrate September Birthdays with The Birthday Club! 

Celebrate your child's special day in style! Orders for September birthdays and all school year birthdays are now being accepted. Choose from several fun packages that include a special birthday t-shirt, birthday recognition on the marquee, ice cream, and more! Orders are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Gifts will be delivered to your child's homeroom teacher.

Spirit Night at Russo’s

Forgo having to guess what’s for dinner TOMORROW and let Russo’s do all the work. Join us for Spirit Night at Russo’s NY Pizzeria on Wednesday, September 11th at 13346 Briar Forest Drive #100. Russo’s will donate 20% of proceeds to StJPII. To-go orders placed all day also count! Call 281-497-9800 to place your order.

Make sure to let them know you are from StJPII so the credit is attributed to the school! Russo’s has a delicious menu with something for the whole family that includes salads, pasta, sandwiches and pizzas. Don’t miss out on this chance to support our school! 

Give by Shopping

Are you in the market for some furniture? STARTING FRIDAY, purchases made during American Furniture Warehouse’s 10 -Day Store Rally will help maximize donations to StJPII! PLUS, you might win a $500 gift card. Click below for more information.

Elementary Athletics

Elementary Soccer is up and running! Our Coaches are starting their team practices this week and our little Saints are ready to play some soccer! Thank you all for your support and love for the sports program here at school, we could not do it without you!  

Middle School Athletics

Our Lady Saints Volleyball teams started their season last week and displayed some great skills! We are so proud of all 3 teams and look forward to a great season! Soccer, Football, and Cross Country are off to a great start! We are so happy to see our SAINTS back in action!

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.