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2017-18 JPII Enrollment and Registration

Believe it or not - it's that time of year again! As in years past, the required forms have been emailed out to families (as well as available through our website) in an effort to save on printing. We have also included them here:

Student Registration Form
Parish Verification Form
Tuition Assistance Form
After Care Application

Student Registration (one per student) and Tuition Verification (one per family) forms are due on Thursday, March 2nd. An Enrollment Fee of $250 is also due at this time. The Enrollment Fee increases to $350 on Friday, March 3rd.

If applicable, the After-School Care Application and fee ($25 per child or $40 per family) are also due on Thursday, March 2nd. Tuition Assistance Request forms and ALL required paperwork are due on Monday, April 24th.

JPII Michelle Smith Spring Flower Sale

The John Paul II Flower Sale is again dedicated to Michelle (Stueve) Smith, a teacher at our school from 1979-1995, who passed away December 28, 2011. Michelle’s love of flowers, the QHR community, Catholic education, and especially JPII led her to establish the first flower sale in 1996.

WE NEED YOUR HELP! John Paul II students can sign up to take presale orders after Mass starting February 18th. Please click on the link below to see what timeslots are available. All sales collected during this time will go toward your family goal of $100! Be sure to write your family name on the order forms.

Volunteer Sign-Up

Flower Sale order forms and other details will be sent home today!

Jump Rope for Heart

Jump Rope for Heart is a fundraising campaign sponsored by The American Heart Association. It promotes a heart healthy life-style, encouraging kids to be active and eat well. Proceeds from the event help children suffering from heart issues.

Students in Grades 2-5 will be collecting money to sponsor their jump roping skills during the Jump Rope for Heart event on Thursday, February 23rd from 8-9am. Donations are due on February 23rd. Parents are welcome to attend the event!

Low Sensory Morning at Nelson-Atkins

"In partnership with The Autism Society of the Heartland & Joshua Center, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art invites you and your family to join us for a morning of fun and accessibility at our Low Sensory Morning in the Bloch Galleries!

We invite participants into the museum an hour before we open to the public in order to provide a quiet and low-stimulating environment where you can enjoy hands on art activities, interactive games, art in the galleries, relaxation in the Low Sensory Break Room, and conversation with representatives from The Autism Society of the Heartland and the Joshua Center. Visual resources, hand fidgets, and other accommodations will be provided.

To register please click on this Eventbrite link.

For more information, contact The Autism Society of the Heartland at 913-706-0042 or info@asaheartland.org."

Young Artists Needed

"Each year the Oregon-California Trails Association (OCTA) produces a special western calendar based on a particular theme or topic. The calendar will be created using the original artwork of elementary students. Prizes will be awarded to each child whose artwork is selected.

The Oregon-California Trails Association is dedicated to the study, preservation, interpretation, appreciation and enjoyment of the western pioneer trails. This is one of its educational projects. The project integrates history and art. We hope that teachers will see the value of this, incorporate it into their class work and encourage their students to participate. Hopefully it will also increase their students’ interest in learning about the West and those peoples who inhabited it, an important part of our collective history."

Click here for more information. Previous winners from John Paul II include Sophie Harris and Henry Morgan!!

Position Open at Bishop Miege

Bishop Miege High School has an opening for an Assistant Boys Golf Coach for the upcoming spring 2017 season. If you or anyone that you know might be interested, please have them contact Athletic Director Mike Hubka at 913-222-5802 or mhubka@bishopmiege.com .

Bishop Miege Pom Squad Clinic

The Bishop Miege Pom Squad will host a clinic for students K - 5 to perform during the Runnin Rev's game on Monday, March 6th. Check out the flyer for more information.

Bishop Miege Pizza Party

Bishop Miege High School is hosting a Pizza Party for grades 6-8 on Friday, February 24th from 5:30-7pm. Check out the flyer for more information.

What's Up in Science?

8^th Graders looking good with their science fair projects!

6^th and 7^th Graders presented mock job interviews for positions as cell organelles.

6^th graders working on designing catapults for engineering day.

5^th Graders learning about matter and atoms.

And identifying animal adaptations.

3^rd Graders learning about adaptations and competition by playing the bluebird and starling game.

All Nets. No Drugs. 3-on-3 Basketball Classic

The Overland Park Police Department's second annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament is scheduled for Saturday, April 22nd.

Staff Spotlight

Name:  Jane Coffyn
Job Title:  Preschool Teacher
How long have you been teaching? 16 years
How long have you been at JPII? 11 years
Family Members:  3 daughters
Hobbies/Interests:  movies, symphony, reading, Broadway Series here in KC
What do you love most about working at JPII? Love the children and wonderful families we have here at John Paul II
Any fun facts you would like to share about yourself? Love animals, believe in helping with local shelters and other organizations, belong to a movie group, and this past year have seen 64 films

HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK

We celebrated Valentine's Day with class parties on Tuesday. Many thanks to the parent helpers who took time out of their busy schedules to make the parties extra special!