Dear Saint Families,
Welcome back from our wonderful three-day weekend! I hope you were able to enjoy quality time with your family as we honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a man who embraced our “Be not afraid…” motto and made an incredible difference to our nation.
We have some exciting events on the horizon as we look forward to Catholic Schools Week (CSW)! Please review the complete schedule outlined below, which includes what children may need to wear on specific days. I especially hope to see all of you this Friday after Mass when we will honor our many volunteers for their service. If you have volunteered in any way this year, then you are invited to our volunteer reception so we can thank you! Our volunteers are saints on earth and we are eternally grateful for your service to StJPII!
Sometimes it’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of events that take place during CSW! Here at StJPII, our efforts are actually part of a larger national initiative to promote Catholic schools. As parents, it’s important to take time to reflect on the many blessings that a Catholic education offers our children. As we prepare for the excitement, I look forward to celebrating our wonderful community of students, teachers and families who make StJPII so special.
In Him we Trust,
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Early Dismissal
Tomorrow,
Wednesday, January 23 is early dismissal. Pre-K and Kindergarten students are dismissed at 1:45 p.m., 1st - 5th graders are dismissed at 2:00 p.m., and Middle School is dismissed at 2:15 p.m.. We have early dismissal once a month, typically on the last Wednesday of the month, to allow time for monthly faculty meetings. Typically on these days, students may wear school appropriate blue jeans and a StJPII spirit t-shirt or school sponsored t-shirt. Please refer to the
Parent/Student Handbook for more guidelines. All early dismissal dates are posted on the school
online calendar.
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After-School Clubs
Click on the various links to see club flyers, contact information, and online registration.
· Co-Ed Code Club (4th-8th Grade) - Cecilia Resweber’s club info and registration form
here
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International Festival is THIS FRIDAY!!
The International Festival is coming up and we are so excited to see everyone there! Everyone from the StJPII community is welcome to this free and educational event. Don’t miss out on the prizes, food samples, scavenger hunt and activities for the whole family. There will also be performances all evening, so you won’t want to miss it!
We can’t wait to see you and your family on Friday from
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the BAC (gym) – everyone is welcome!
Thank you to all the Platinum Level Sponsors that will be present at the festival:
- Best in Class Education
- Camp La Llanada
- Energy Realty
- Febres Dentistry For Children
- OXXO Care Services
- Globodent LLC
- Goldfish Swim School
- Houston SaberCats Rugby
- Idea Lab Kids
- Memorial Indoor Sports Academy
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Be not afraid...
to be a future saint! Please share with friends and family members that are interested in StJPII that there are Campus Tours and an Open House on
January 24, 2019. Campus Tours are available from
9:30- 11:00 a.m. and Open House from
6:00- 7:30 p.m. Go to
www.jp2.org/Admissions or call (281) 496-1500 for information.
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Father/Daughter Dance
All StJPII dads and daughters from PreK – 8
th grade are invited to the Sweet Memories in Saintsland Father Daughter Dance on
February 8 from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. An uncle or another leading male can attend with the StJPII student. There will be keepsake photos, snacks, a DJ, and many opportunities to create memories not only with your dad or daughter, but with the StJPII community.
Tickets are on sale now! Please click on the links below for more information.
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Steps for Students
Students and families are invited to the Archdiocese's Steps for Students 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, February 16
next to the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in downtown Houston. Steps for Students a fun community event supporting Catholic education, and also offers an easy, virtual tool for you to collect pledges and raise money for StJPII. To participate, simply visit
steps4students.org
but it is VERY IMPORTANT that you designate StJPII as your school of choice for the funds to be allocated properly. After registering, participants will create personalized fundraising websites that can easily be forwarded to friends and family asking for their support.
Even if you cannot attend, there is a convenient "snooze" option that still allows you to participate virtually! And, we have some fantastic prizes for the students who support StJPII:
- Free Dress for anyone who registers
- A pizza party for the homeroom with the most registrations
- PE Teacher for the Day for the individual Top Earner
Once you get downtown, you will get swept up in the excitement of promoting Catholic schools, and it's an awesome opportunity to show your Saints pride! Don't delay, registration is now open! The cost to participate will increase $10 on February 1. If you have any questions, please contact the Communications Office.
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Crawfish Boil - Save the Date- April 12, 2019
Plans are already underway for our
5
th Annual Saints @ Sunset Crawfish Boil!
Mark your calendars for the evening of
Friday
, April 12,
here
on campus. We have already booked the band, BB's catering for the Crawfish, Kona Ice and a beignet truck! We had over 800 people attend last year, and it will be even bigger and better in 2019!
If you would like to volunteer to help make this event event better, send an email to
[email protected]
. We are also looking for corporate sponsors!
If your business is interested in helping sponsor the event and receiving advertising and promotion opportunities, please contact Communications and Events Officer,
Kaela Lewis
.
Tickets will go on sale after Spring Break.
Laissez le bon temps rouler!
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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo “Final” Student Winners Results:
The “
Annual Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Student Art Contest
” is considered the most honorable student art event in the State of Texas! I am extremely proud of our art students as they continue to exceed “
high expectations”
in the statistical performance of ribbon awards at this prestigious art event! The ranking for ribbons are as follows: Champion, Gold Medal, Finalist – Turquoise, 1
st
Place – Blue, 2
nd
Place – Red, 3
rd
Place - White. For the first time ever in 15 years of participating in this major art show, a StJPII student has achieved a
“Gold Medal” winner– 2
nd
place overall- in the competition for the Middle School Category with the combined 6th, 7th, 8th grades for our District!
This student will have their artwork on display in the “Hayloft Gallery”, located on the first floor in the NRG center throughout the “2019 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo” for visitors to see. The student has been awarded 3 tickets and 3 shuttle passes for admission to the NRG and will receive a special ribbon and either a medal or trophy. Final judging will be taking place for all 44 –Districts - Champions and Gold Medal winners to determine student’s selected for the “School Art Auction”. We will be notified if selected to the “School Art Awards Presentation” held February 17, 2019 – due to this we cannot reveal a copy of Our Student’s Artwork until after that date.
Congratulations to our Gold Medal Winner: “Clara Flessner”!
Middle School:
1
st
Place Blue
–Media: Prisma Color: Callie Benedict and Clara Forbes, 2
nd
Place Red- Claire Cohen, Isabelle Nguyen, Hannah Dvorachek, Nicole Halter,
2nd Place Red
– Media: Prisma Color: Adison Smith, Sophia Knobbe, Media: Oil Pastel: McKay Lawless and Chakie Ebrahimi
Elementary:
5
th
grade – All 1
st
Place Blue – Media: Prisma Color: Vi Nguyen and Gabriel Romero-Raas – Media: Oil Pastel: Audrey Hoang, Claire Kollar, Katie Hardin
4
th
grade – All 1
st
Place Blue: Media: Oil Pastel- Mateo Pruneda, Erica Beyer, Sophia Jimenez, Chloe Nguyen
3
rd
grade - All 1
st
Place Blue – Media: Oil Pastel: Nathalie Romero–Raas, Olivia Riemann, Josette Brochu, Shabnam Ebrahimi - Media Oil Pastel
2
nd
Grade – All 1
st
Place Blue – Media: Oil Pastel: Lorenzo Rubio, Pablo Salgado, Andrea Martinez
1
st
Grade - All 2
nd
Place Red – Media: Oil Pastel and Water Color: Annie Aertker, Alvaro Polanco, James Navarro
Congratulations to all our amazing StJPII Art Students! All Artwork will be on display on the first floor of the Dee Building between the computer labs until the first week of February, then sent home with your child.
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Spring Art and Mini-Art Club Registration
It is now time for students to sign up for the Spring “Art Club” and “Mini-Art Club." Information and sign up forms are attached to the buttons below and Art Room classes begin
Monday, February 4 and 6 – don’t delay as spots fill fast!
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StJPII Catholic School Week 2019
Only day students will be wearing full dress is Friday
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Thursday, January 24, 2019 Be not afraid…
to be a future Saint
9:30 a.m. Tours for Prospective Families
6:00-7:30 pm Open House for Prospective Families
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Friday, January 25, 2019 Be not afraid…
to volunteer
Thank you reception in back of BAC for volunteers, following All School Mass at 8:30 a.m.
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Sunday, January 27, 2019 Be not afraid…
to spread the good news
On Sunday, to show your support and love for Catholic Schools, we ask that all students wear their Full Dressed uniforms to Mass on Sunday. This will show your pride for StJPII while attending your home parish. StJPII will also have Information tables and displays at area parishes (Students are asked to wear full-dress uniforms or a school shirt to Mass). Thank you to the families that have signed up to volunteer at St. Barts, SJV and St. Cyril's this weekend.
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Monday, January 28, 2019 Be not afraid…
to brighten someone’s day
7:00 a.m. PTO organizes/sponsors students to serve coffee/treats as teachers arrive
Students are asked to wear neon/brightly colored shirts with uniform bottoms
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Tuesday, January 29, 2019 Be not afraid…
to know your
faith
8:30 a.m. Saint’s Alive Jeopardy for 3rd-5th in GSC
9:45 a.m. Saint’s Alive Jeopardy for 6th-8th in GSC
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Wednesday, January 30, 2019 Be not afraid…
to be Blue Ribbon Proud
1:30 p.m. Pep Rally, Relay Races, Hula Hoop Competition, Volleyball Game in BAC/GSC
All students and teachers will wear their BLUE RIBBON t-shirts.
StJPII Family Night: No Homework!
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Thursday, January 31, 2019 Be not afraid…
to be a Saint Superstar
1:15 p.m. St. John Paul II Student Council Talent Show in BAC/GSC
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Friday, February 1, 2019 Be not afraid…
to love, learn, and lead
8:30 a.m. First Friday All School Mass followed by NJHS Induction
7:00-9:30 p.m. Middle School Dance in BAC
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Bonus Box Tops Announcement
It is that time of year to begin collecting those Box Tops for Education and HEB has a bonus program running between January 23 – February 5. When you buy 10 Box Tops for Education products in a single transaction, a certificate for 80 Bonus Box Tops will be delivered instantly at checkout. (This is an $8.00 value to our school). For qualifying items, look for the Box Tops for Education logo on the package. Purchases must be made in one shopping visit between January 23 – February 5. Thank you for supporting StJPII with our Box Tops program.
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Russo's Spirit Night
Russo’s Spirit night is back! Check Tuesday Folders for the flyer- Russo’s Spirit Night will be Wednesday, January 23. The participating location is Russo’s at 13346 Briar Forest Dr. Suite #100, Houston, TX 77077 (in the LA Fitness retail center). Give your kitchen a break Wednesday evening while helping StJPII! Be sure to mention our school name when ordering.
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Middle School Sports
This past week was a tough week for our boys basketball teams as they battled it out with St. Frances de Sales, St. Anne's and St. Vincent de Paul. Both teams took losses but displayed their never-ending passion and dedication to playing til the end, and showing great sportsmanship.
On the girls side, all three teams swept St. Frances and St. Vincent's, and then both 6th grade and Varsity closed out the week defeating St. Michael's but unfortunately the JV team lost.
This week will be the last week of District play, so please check the
Athletic calendar
and come out and watch as we play our last home games.
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Spring Sports
Here is our schedule for tryouts for Baseball, Softball, Boys and Girls Lacrosse, as well as Track & Field starting up. Please remember you must have a physical on file dated after June 1, 2018, and also a friendly reminder that we ask parents to refrain from attending. This rule is for all middle school sports.
Baseball (Senior Field) and Softball (Softball Field) tryouts will be held at the MALL/MAGSA fields located at 12900 Westmere Drive on Monday, February 4 and Tuesday, February 5 from 4:00-5:30 p.m. Parents, you are responsible to pick up your child from school and bring them to their respective fields. You must have your own equipment to try out: helmet, glove and bat.
Boys Lacrosse tryouts will be held on January 28 and 29 here on our field from 3:30-5:30 p.m. You must have a Lacrosse stick for tryouts; if your son makes the team they will then be expected to purchase all necessary equipment.
Girls Lacrosse tryouts will be held on Tuesday, February 5 and
Wednesday
, February 6 here on our field from 3:30-5:30 p.m. You must have a girl’s Lacrosse stick for tryouts; if your daughter makes the team they will then be expected to purchase all necessary equipment.
T&F will have their 1st practice on Monday, February 11 which will be held at Spring Forest Middle School located at 14240 Memorial Drive. All Monday practices will be held at SFMS at their location. Tuesday and Thursday practices will be here at our field from 3:30-5:30 p.m. with the parent meeting to be held after practice on Tuesday, February 12. It is mandatory to attend the T&F parent meeting so PLEASE do your very best to be there!
As always, please refer to the
Athletic calendar
for all practices and games/meet info!
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Middle School girls interested in Softball, StJPII is holding a softball clinic on January 29 and January 31. Click on the link below for more information.
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Elementary Sports
WHCSA Elementary Basketball is off and scoring! Our kiddos are now in their 2nd week of playing and they are displaying some pretty impressive hoops skills! Thank you to our volunteer coaches for all your hard work & patience! You are their foundation for success!
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Elementary Parents, please join the StJPII WHCSA album to share and save your favorite photos of the season by clicking on the link below. Thank you to all of our volunteer Coaches, you make it all such a great experience for our kiddos!
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Training for Fitness Excellence Class
Training for Fitness Excellence is a class offered by Coach Laverne Jones-Ferrette OLY, a four time Olympian and 6th fastest of all time in the 60m dash! Starting on
December 1.
The class is geared to help condition your body. So if you have a student who is interested in Spring sports it is time to start getting ready through this fitness class. All boys/girls 5-8th grade are welcome to enroll. Additionally, if you are a parent, know an alum, or have a friend who is interested in fitness and exercising, then this is the class for you. For more information click on the button below.
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Dads' Basketball
StJPII dads play men's basketball on
Wednesday nights
in the gym at 7:00 p.m. Please contact Mark Gugliotti to be added to the distribution list and for more information:
[email protected]
or 832-301-1681. Everyone is welcome. It's a fun way to meet other dads and get some great exercise!
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St. John Vianney Upcoming Events
Join SJV for their
ANNUAL WINE TASTING & AUCTION
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Friday, January 25, 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
in the Activity Center. A fun and enjoyable evening Benefiting the Gabriel Project. We will have Award Winning Wines from Around the World and delicious Cuisine. Complimentary Babysitting available. $75 per person for a table of 8 for $525. Reservations and payments needed by January 18. To reserve and pay online at
https://stjohnvianney.weshareonline.org/ws/opportunities/2019WineTasting
or you can reserve and pay in person by calling 281-497-1555 or emailing
[email protected]
. Hosted by the Knights of Columbus.
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Catholic Schools Got Talent
StJPII families are invited to attend the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston's 1st Catholic Schools Got Talent showcase on
February 2, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. Our very own Mrs. Bogard will be participating in the Principals act and two of StJPII's very own, Olivia Bogard and Cate Broussard, have made the show! What a great way to support Catholic Schools and show your StJPII pride. For more information or to buy tickets, click the links below.
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Did you know... underneath the stage floor are student signatures. In 2011, when the stage was being built, students were allowed to sign their names during the construction phase of the stage we know today.
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To view events related to StJPII, please click on the school calendars below.
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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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