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First Friday Mass
Please join us for our First Friday Mass this week on September 2. According to the First Friday Devotion given to us by Saint Margaret Mary, we will receive special graces from Jesus by attending Mass on 9 consecutive First Fridays. In keeping with this tradition, we all have an opportunity to receive these special graces through our All-School Masses.
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 will be tomorrow, Wednesday August 31. 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!
Faith Focus Newsletter
Be on the lookout for a new monthly Faith Focus Newsletter in your child's Tuesday Folder today. This will cover the virtue of the month, Saints for the month, service project, and more.
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Altar Server Training
We will offer another Altar Server Training. If your student would like to be an Altar Server for our All-School Masses, they must attend Altar Server Training. The next training will be next Wednesday after school September 7 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the GSC. This training is for students in grades 5-8 who are active altar servers in their parish. New and returning altar servers are welcome, as this training is required annually. Please reach out to Religion Coordinator, Mrs. Kristi Yohr for more information.
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Faith and Ale
The Dad's Club will have its first meet-up for the year at Watson's Pub on September 6 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. All StJPII dads are welcome. Come have fellowship with other dads.
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Wisdom and Wine
Please come out and join other StJPII moms for an evening of faith and fellowship. The first Mom's Club event for the year will be at Sylvia's, on September 8 from 7:30-9:00 p.m. Hope you can make it!
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Parent Nights
Aug. 31 - PreK, Kindergarten, Middle School Parents
Sept. 1 - 1st-5th Grade Parents
Parents are invited to attend and learn more about StJPII. You will have the opportunity to hear about your child(ren)'s academic year with their teachers in the classrooms. These events begin at 6:00 p.m., and are for parents only, so please make plans for your children to stay at home.
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A Message from Nurse Aertker
As we approach cold and flu season, please remember to keep your student home when they are sick. A student must be fever free for 24 hours before returning to school. The same rule applies to vomiting. When a student is out for multiple days, the work they have missed will begin to be sent home on the third day they are absent. Help us by reminding your child to cough into their elbow, get plenty of rest, and stay hydrated.
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Checking Out/Leaving Early
If your student is leaving early during a school day please send them with a note to the front office that morning. Teachers aren't always able to read emails regarding transportation changes or an early release. In an effort to better assist you and our teachers, please email our front office receptionists, Yvette Wiatrek or Cindy Kim with any last-minute changes. ywiatrek@jp2.org or ckim@jp2.org.
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Used Uniforms
Used Uniforms are still on sale through the Spirit store. Please contact useduniforms@jp2.org for your uniform needs. Proceeds will benefit the Class of 2023.
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Save the Date
A Save the Date flyer will be in your child's Tuesday folder today. Please hold on to this handout and use it as a reference to mark your calendar. It includes all the important dates you won't want to miss!
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International Festival is Back!
Show your pride or interest in a country by signing up for a Country Booth or a Performance.
Country booths can display costumes, food samples, cultural items, musical instruments, boards, games, etc. Performances may include dancing, singing, music, martial arts, or any cultural representation.
To host a country booth or present a performance, please click on the button below.
For further questions or if you would like to volunteer for this event, please contact Lauren Gerland at communications@jp2.org
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Family Fridays
The "#SaintsonSummerBreak" series on social media was such a smashing success that we've planned to keep the momentum going! There will be a new series called #FamilyFridays spotlighting a different family each week.
YOU are a vital member of our saints community and we are so excited to get to know you better. Please submit a family photo so we can showcase our shared "We are ONE...we are StJPII" theme this year. Photos can be sent to: communications@jp2.org
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First PTO Meeting
Please join us for our first PTO Meeting of the year! We will meet on Wednesday, September 7 at 8:30 a.m. in St. Jude Hall. This event is something you do not want to miss! Start the school year off meeting other parents, be in the know, of volunteer opportunities, join committees, share your time & talents, & support our school and teachers. For more information, please contact Amber Leech, PTO President, at pto@jp2.org
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First Friday Lunch
The PTO will be hosting our very first "First Friday Lunch" of the school year on September 9. We are currently asking for parent volunteers to donate $20 towards this delicious lunch from Russo's. Please click the sign-up genius below to donate. Thank you for your generosity.
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Book Club
Boys and girls in grades 3, 4, and 5 are invited to join Book Club! Book Club will meet once a quarter on a Friday during lunch. Books will be chosen by each group with guidance from the parent volunteers. Each group in Book Club needs at least 2 parent volunteers. Sign up as a volunteer using the same link to sign up students.
*You must be in good standing as a volunteer approved parent, having successfully completed the mandatory Safe Environment Training and be registered at the school. If you have questions or want more information, please contact Sandy Russell at russellfamily610@gmail.com
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Join the Birthday Club
The PTO has a Birthday Club fundraiser that helps you celebrate your child's birthday. Click on the button below to order your birthday t-shirts, school kits, or name on the marquee. Birthday t-shirts can be worn on the actual birthday, except if it falls on Full Dress day. The Birthday Club is now ONLINE! Place your orders today by using the button below.
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The Garden Club
The garden has been solarizing all summer and will be ready for fall student plantings! If you are interested in helping with student planting please contact Sandra Vreedenburgh at svreeden24@gmail.com and include your Family ID/carpool number. Don’t have a green thumb? No problem!!! All you need is yourself and a pair of gloves and to be prepared to have fun with your child(ren) and their friends! Grades 1,2, & 4 participate in this amazing opportunity! Planting/harvesting occur in the AM for 1.5 - 2 hours total for all 3 classes.
Tentative schedule:
- 1st grade: carrot planting mid to late October, harvesting early spring
- 2nd grade: broccoli planting in late November, early December, harvesting early spring
- 4th grade: green bean planting in March, harvesting in April/May
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Elementary Athletics
Soccer season is almost ready to go. I am amazed at all of the wonderful volunteers that have come back year after year to coach. I am still in need of volunteers for both PreK & Kinder. "Do Not Be Afraid" to coach! Kinder has 2 volunteers but, we have 3 teams, 1 all girls, and 2 all boys. Ideally if you have a son and you registered for him to play, please help! For PreK, I need 1 girl's and 1 boy's coach. I promise you will have plenty of help and A LOT of fun!
Middle School Athletics
We are up and going! We have had a few scrimmages in Volleyball & Football with great results! All the sports teams look forward to starting district games/meets next week. Remember, Acceptiva registration for CROSS COUNTRY closes this Thursday 9/1....all others please make sure you have registered your athlete. Please look at the Athletic Calendar and come out to support our teams!
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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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