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.
March 26, 2025
March 27: Biztown Fieldtrip
March 27: $1 Head to Toe Favorite Color Dress Down (no other passes)
March 27: Panera Dine In Night 4:00-8:00 pm
March 28: 9:00 Mass and Adoration grades 8 & 3
March 28: 5-7 Fish Fry
March 31: Prayer Service
March 31: 8th Grade Retreat
March 31: STEAM Club 2:30-3:30
March 31: Girls On The Run 2:45-4:00
March 31: Pretzel Orders Due
April 2: 9:00 Mass
April 2: First Reconciliation for 2nd Grade
April 2: Picos Dine in Day
April 3: Circus Curriculum Night 2:30-3:30
April 3: Girls on the Run 2:45-4
April 4: Mass & Adoration Grades 7 & 2
April 4: Sacred Heart Fish Fry 5-7
Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. - Colossians 5:7
This Friday at 7:30 the PBS special will air. I have not seen how much footage they will use from JPIIA or from St. Cat's but I look forward to seeing us in action.
Our students are wrapping up the Language Arts portion of the Forward Exam. We have chosen to use Haban Hall this year in the Church. This has gone extremely well and benefited in so many ways. To start with student's mindsets are shifted just by being in the church. By having multiple classes in Haban Hall at the same time we eliminate having to stretch our small staff to have 2 proctors in each room. There is plenty of space to spread students out. Teachers did not have to take down all of the posters and signs they had hanging in their classrooms. Starting Friday we will begin Math and wrap up next week.
We have several fun events happening this upcoming spring. Keep an eye out for all of the fun things you can participate in.
Mother Son Bowling.docxStudents will also be creating a page in our slide show. They will be learning about this in their homeroom class.
Class Speeches will be due April 30. Students can begin writing their speech if they would like to be considered and allow the Junior High staff to proof read at any point.
Students received applications for our Sr. Joyce Wiesner Merit Scholarship last week. This is a $500 award sponsored by our SPA (parent organization). Students are asked to write an essay based on the list of qualities valued by Sr. Joyce. Please return the essay to the office by April 4, 2025. If you have not received the application letter please contact the office.
Students must complete their required service hours to participate in the graduation ceremony. Reminders have been coming home regularly. Another will be coming home requiring a signature if your student is not meeting the requirement.
Guidance Counselor: Geraldine Bodi
Not Just an Eastern Practice
“Where there is rest and meditation, there is neither anxiety nor restlessness.”
-Saint Francis of Assisi
As early as the 11th century Benedictine Monks were known for meditative prayer. Even Jesuits meditate. The word “meditation” occurs 23 times in the bible. Science now supports the power of prayer and the power of meditation. Just like going to the gym, it takes practice to get your mind to shut off for a length of time. Start with one minute of slow deep breathing and the name of Christ.
Career Cardinal is waiting for you to take him home!! Please let Coach Bodi know you would like to your parent to take him to work!
Talent Show: May 23, 2025 1:00 pm
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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.
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