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A Note from Mrs. Yankovich

Dear Families,

I am constantly amazed at how quickly this year is flying by. I spend a lot of time in the hallways and classrooms. It is so special to hear and see how our faith is celebrated daily, whether it be our morning prayer centered around our theme of “Masterpiece of God”, our end of the day prayer lovingly written by one of our students, our student led weekly celebration of the Eucharist, the bulletin boards displaying the ways we learn about our faith in the classroom or seeing a class pray intentions for others. A Catholic education is truly a gift. I am so happy that you all are giving this gift to your child.

We are already looking forward to the next school year. As a reminder enrollment for the 2017-2018 school year is underway. Please register your child before March 2^nd before the enrollment fee increases. As always, please contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Have a wonderful weekend with your family.

Respectfully,
Jenny Yankovich

8th Grade Valentine's Day Fundraiser

Tuesday is Valentine's Day! This year, students will be allowed to wear a red, pink, or Valentine's Day shirt with either jeans or uniform bottoms if they bring $1 to donate toward the 8th Grade Graduation Fund.

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.

Spring Conferences

Spring Conferences are scheduled for February 16th from 5:00-8:00 pm. These are typically teacher requested only. Teachers will be requesting and scheduling conferences themselves. If you don't hear from a teacher regarding a conference and you would still like to meet, please contact the teacher directly.

PTO Lenten Dinner at QHR

PTO is looking for someone to chair the PTO Lenten Dinner at QHR on March 24th. You can sign up to help at QHR Lenten Dinner Signup. Please contact Tammy Weiss, PTO President, at bweiss@kc.surewest.net for more details.

The SPX Lenten Dinner has been scheduled for March 3rd. Volunteers can sign up to help at S PX Lenten Dinner Signup.

Thank you in advance for your help!

Bishop Miege Choir

The Bishop Miege Choir will be singing at the 11am Mass at Queen of the Holy Rosary on February 12th.

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."

Science Olympiad

Our Science Olympiad team is working hard on their projects for the upcoming tournament scheduled for Saturday, February 25th. Click on the JPII logo below for a sneak peek!

Bottle Rocket

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.

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:  Daniella Taylor
Job Title:  Day Care Teacher
How long have you been at JPII? 2 years
Family Members:  Mother - Carla, Father - Daniel, Brother - Dyllan, 2 dogs
Hobbies/Interests:  love playing sports, working out, listening to music, singing, drawing, and building puzzles
What do you love most about working at JPII? The kids are loving along with their parents. I enjoy interacting with them on a daily basis.
Any fun facts you would like to share about yourself? I played softball since I was in Second Grade. I also played for Shawnee Mission East. I am a black belt (First Degree) in Tae-Kwon-Do. I was in Choir all years at SME (Choraliers).

HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK

Our Kindergarten and 1st Grade classes celebrated the 100th day of school by dressing up as 100-year-old students. Their day was filled with activities based on the number 100.