Note from Mrs. Yankovich
Dear JPII Families,
We are off to a fantastic start to the 2016-2017 school year. For the past 19 years, being a teacher was my passion. I loved every minute of being in the classroom. My goal each year was to create a faith-filled, engaging, and energetic environment where the students felt safe, loved, and grew academically and spiritually. The best part of my new position in administration has been that this vision now includes all the students in the building. We are very lucky to have such a talented and dedicated staff that shares the same vision. Their passion is evident throughout our building.
I also wanted to thank all of the parents, parishioners, teachers, staff and others that support our school. Educating these children and building their faith is a community effort and we sincerely appreciate everything that you do to help in this endeavor. I am looking forward to a great school year filled with faith, academic achievement, and new friendships.
Please take a minute to read the newsletter each week. It contains important information about everything happening in our building. I hope to see you all at Back-To-School Night on Thursday, August 25th. We will begin in the church (QHR) at 6:00pm. If you have any questions before then, please feel free to contact me.
Respectfully,
Jenny Yankovich
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JPII Beautification Day
We would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to those of you who helped out at last weekend's Beautification Day. It was a busy day and we really appreciate your time and effort. You're the best!
- Boling Family
- Gates Family
- Handzel Family
- Edwin Hart
- Mark Kolar
- Marty Radetic
- Ryan Family
- Sostarich Family
- Terri Wittmeier
- Yankovich Family
A special thanks to the Moran Family for providing treats so our crews could stay energized!
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JPII Holiday Shoppe
Are you crafty? Do you like to shop locally? Well, we have news for you - the JPII Holiday Shoppe is back!
Where: Queen of the Holy Rosary Church Basement
7023 W. 71st Street
Overland Park, KS 66204
When: Saturday, December 10th (9am-6pm)
Saturday, December 11th (8am-2pm)
If you are interested in selling your hand-crafted items, please contact Ruth Herrold at (913) 406-0259 or Julie Hauber at (913) 269-1163.
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BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT: August 25th @ 6pm
Parents, come to school and meet your child’s teachers. The teachers will go over this year’s curriculum, the text books, the do’s and don'ts for their classrooms, and the fun in store for your children. This will help get the teacher and family on the same page and off to a great start to the school year. (Parents/ Guardians only please.)
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PTO Sign-Ups
Thanks for stopping by on Sunday to enjoy ice cream with our school families! Special thanks to those of you who signed up to help and/or provide toppings too!
PTO is a great way to get involved! Check out this link to future PTO-sponsored events: http://www.johnpaul2opks.com/PTO.html.
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A Note from Paula Strong, VOTE for JPII Auction Chair
I want to thank everyone who stopped by the auction table and offered encouraging words for my role of auction chair this year And a HUGE thanks to those of you who signed up to volunteer. If you didn’t have a chance to stop by and see me that day here is some helpful information on how you still can get involved.
Join me for auction meetings in the school cafeteria on the following dates at 7:00pm:
- September 1st
- September 13th
- September 28th
- October 3rd
- October 10th
We still have the following opportunities available:
- Auction/ Raffle Ticket Sales volunteer
- Donations
- Set-Up Crew
- Cashiers
- Tear-Down Crew
- Marketing and Signage
- Class Baskets
- Individual Student Projects
- Class Projects
- Data Entry
Email the Auction Committee (johnpaul2auction@gmail.com) for more information.
“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much” * Helen Keller
- Paula Strong
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2016 "VOTE FOR JPII" AUCTION
Mark your calendars! Our annual school auction will be on Saturday, October 15th at St. Pius X - Ken Kelly Hall. We've put our own 'spin' on this year's event, themed "The Election", and look forward to another entertaining evening with friends.
What is The Auction?
The annual auction is the school's largest fundraiser of the year. Proceeds from the event go toward our annual operating budget (i.e. salaries, building operations). Guests at the event bid on both silent and live auction items that have been donated to the school by local businesses, national businesses/corporations, parishioners, school families, and friends of the JPII Community. The highest bid wins the prize!
Fund-A-Need is a component of the Live Auction where guests generously donate money toward a specific need the school has identified as a priority (outside of the operating budget). Money raised during this portion of the Live Auction can only be used for that particular need. This year's Fund-A-Need will be for Curriculum Enhancements.
How Do I Get Involved?
As parents/guardians of students at John Paul II, we are called to share our time, talent, and treasure with our church and school community. There are many ways that you can get involved throughout the school year. Volunteering at the 2016 "Vote for JPII" Auction is a great way to start!
We have the following opportunities available:
- Auction/ Raffle Ticket Sales volunteer
- Donations Manager
- Gift Cards
- Set-Up Crew
- Cashiers
- Tear-Down Crew
- Marketing and Signage
Email the Auction Committee (johnpaul2auction@gmail.com) for more information.
What Is My Responsibility?
Each family is asked to donate something for the Silent Auction. The suggested amount for this year is $20 per child, which can be donated as a tangible item or in cash. (Please refer to the information below outlining which details are specific to your family.) In an effort to encourage greater attendance by school parents/guardians, each family is required to purchase (2) auction tickets.
Class Gift Donation Themes:
- Preschool: Arts and Crafts
- Kindergarten: Outdoor Activities
- 1st Grade: Fun in the Sun (or Snow)
- 2nd Grade: Dinner and a Movie
- 3rd Grade: Family Game Night
- 4th Grade: KC Royals/ Sporting KC/ KC Chiefs
- 5th Grade: Buy Local KC
- 6th Grade: Spa/Relaxation
- 7th Grade: Collegiate Football
- 8th Grade: Collegiate Basketball
Items can be dropped off in the School Office.
Have you heard about the 50/50 Money Pot? Ten dollars buys a chance at winning the grand total (split 50/50 with the school) collected in the pot between now and October 15th. The more tickets sold, the more the pot grows! (Each JPII family is asked to sell one booklet of ten raffle tickets.)
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VOLUNTEERS
There are many committees and organizations that work behind the scenes at JPII. You can be a part of any of them! We are always looking for help. Please consider signing up during Back-To-School Night. Call the school office if you are interested in any of the following committees:
- Future Board of Trustees member
- Auction Committee
- Missions Committee
- Communications & Marketing Committee
- Technology Committee
- PTO Officer or Room Parents
- CYO Officer or Coach
- Husky Hustle Committee
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VIRTUS TRAINING INFO
Virtus Training The Archdiocese requires ALL employees and anyone 16 years or older, that works or volunteers with children (for example: CYO coaches, Boy Scout & Girl Scout Leaders, Religious Education teachers/classroom aides, parent volunteers, field trip volunteers, etc.) to complete Virtus training. No exceptions! To strengthen the program, each participant volunteer is expected to take the Virtus Training Session and then participate in an online continuing education program. If you are planning on working with children at John Paul II, Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish, or St. Pius X Parish, you must take the Protecting God’s Children training class. You may take the class anywhere in the Archdiocese.
- To attend a session you must register in advance at www.virtusonline.org, click on registration and follow the directions.
- If you have moved here from another parish and have completed the class please contact Denise Godinez at denisegodinez@qhr-opks.org to have your records transferred.
NOTE: Queen of the Holy Rosary will be hosting a Virtus training on Saturday, January 7th from 9am-1pm.
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HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEK
Middle School students participated in a "Masterpiece" team building exercise this week! Looks like fun!
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