We BELIEVE at John Paul II Academy, a diverse, urban, Catholic community, to respect and value each individual.
We GROW the whole child, spiritually, academically, emotionally, and socially.
We strive to ACHIEVE valuable contributors to society that embody a strong moral compass based on the teachings of Jesus.
December 11, 2024
December 12: Mass Our Lady of Guadalupe
December 13: wear an Ugly Christmas Sweater
December 13: Alice in Dairyland presenter
December 16: 7:20 Advent prayer service
December 17: Cookie drop off for Teacher's Angels
December 18: Mass
December 18: 6-8 Field Trip to the Theater Guild
December 20: Pajama Day
December 20: Classroom Christmas Parties
December 23-January 5: Christmas Break, the school office will be closed
January 6-January 17 Midwest Mixers Sale
January 26: Art Fair/Open House/Pancake Breakfast (Flyer to come soon)
“Advent is the time we are given to welcome the Lord who comes to encounter us, and also to verify our longing for God, to look forward and prepare ourselves for Christ’s return.”
― Pope Francis
This past Monday Siena Schools learned of the passing of one of St. Rita's fourth grade students. As a school system we mourn the loss of one of our own, we pray for the family, and we support the staff at St. Rita as they find a way to explain this tragedy to their students. Please keep this family in your prayers this Advent season as they face something no parent should ever have to.
As we at JPIIA continue to prepare for Christmas our school is filled with anticipation for all that is upcoming. This week students made ornaments for our lobby Christmas tree, attended Mass for Immaculate Conception and Our Lady of Guadalupe, and grades 3-8 received the sacrament of reconciliation. In music class students will be watching the New York City Ballet's version of the Nutcracker as a celebration for all the hard work they put into the Christmas Concert. On Friday we will have a special visit from Alice in Dairyland. Our classrooms will be filled with Christmas spirit Friday as students wear Christmas Sweaters (this is an out of uniform day only if they are wearing Christmas clothing items, passes should not be used). In the middle of all the activities and excitement I am still seeing some amazing learning happening in all of the classrooms.
El lunes pasado, las escuelas de Siena se enteraron del fallecimiento de uno de los estudiantes de cuarto grado de St. Rita. Como sistema escolar, lamentamos la pérdida de uno de los nuestros, oramos por la familia y apoyamos al personal de St. Rita mientras encuentran una manera de explicar esta tragedia a sus estudiantes. Por favor, mantengan a esta familia en sus oraciones en esta temporada de Adviento, ya que enfrentan algo que ningún padre debería tener que enfrentar.
Mientras en JPIIA continuamos preparándonos para la Navidad, nuestra escuela está llena de anticipación por todo lo que está por venir. Esta semana los estudiantes hicieron adornos para el árbol de Navidad de nuestro vestíbulo, asistieron a Misa por la Inmaculada Concepción y Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, y los grados 3-8 recibieron el sacramento de la reconciliación. En la clase de música, los estudiantes verán la versión del Cascanueces del New York City Ballet como celebración por todo el arduo trabajo que pusieron en el Concierto de Navidad. El viernes tendremos la visita especial de Alice in Dairyland. Nuestras aulas se llenarán de espíritu navideño el viernes cuando los estudiantes usen suéteres navideños (este es un día sin uniforme solo si usan prendas navideñas, no se deben usar pases). En medio de todas las actividades y la emoción, todavía veo un aprendizaje increíble en todas las aulas.
Christmas Cookie Flyer.docxGuidance Counselor: Geraldine Bodi
Love
Not all life hacks and cheat codes are intellectual. Our real power comes from the heart. Be only love. Speak only love.
Updated Racine Resource Link: https://www.racinecounty.com/Home/Components/ServiceDirectory/ServiceDirectory/70/
With Winter right around the corner, don't wait to get the help you might need with energy bills. If you or someone you love needs help affording heat and power, please contact WHEAP at 262-633-6000 or go to heat.help online! Additional information can be found here.
FILE_6093.pdfCheck out the upcoming MLK Day Youth Financial Literacy Workshop offered by the Youth Volunteer Corps of Racine for children 11-18 Years old!
It is FREE to attend!
Students will get INTERACTIVE training to guide them to financial success as an adult!
Please click the link below for more information and to sign up:
https://mailchi.mp/volunteerracine/youth-volunteer-corps-youth-financial-literacy-workshop
As it is getting colder out it is important for families to know where they can get warm. Here is a list of warming shelters in Racine:
https://www.racinecounty.com/departments/ready-racine-county/designated-winter-warming-centers
To order uniforms click the links here/Para ordenar uniformes haga clic en los enlaces aqui:
In the event we have to close school. The information will be shared on ClassDojo and an auto message will be sent. Siena will post on facebook and tag JPIIA in their post. Siena's protocol is listed below.
Dec 2024 Breakfast JPII.pdfDecember 2024 Lunch JPII.pdfDec 2024 Snack JPII.pdf
