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 5, 2025
March 5: Ash Wednesday
March 6: Siena Math Contest at St. Catherine's High School
March 7: Mass and Adoration Grades 5 & K5
March 7: Sacred Heart Fish Fry 5-7
March 7: Year Book Orders Due
March 10: Lent Prayer Service
Marh 10: Jr. High Stations of the Cross
March 13: Jr. High Field Trip to St Catherine's for the Musical
March 13: Lenten Buddy Activity
March 14: SPA meeting
March 14: Mass and Adoration Grades 4 & 4K
March 14: Sacred Heart Fish Fry 5-7
March 19: Junior High Dance
March 20: No School - Siena Staff Retreat
March 21: No School
March 17-April 17: Wisconsin FORWARD Exam Window
"Never be afraid to turn back to God in confession. His grace and merciful love offer forgiveness, blessings and new life."
Joel 2:12-18
Today, Wednesday March 5th, marks the first day of the Lenten season. As Catholics, Lent is a sacred period of 40 days leading up to Easter. Throughout those 40 days, we are called to draw near to God through prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Those three pillars help us purify our hearts and align ourselves more closely with Christ’s own journey of sacrifice and renewal.
Reminder: Year Books orders are due Friday, March 7.
Students will also be creating a page in our slide show. More information will be coming soon, you can begin gathering pictures to be included now.
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 will be receiving applications for our Sr. Joyce Wiesner Merit Scholarship in early March. This is a $500 award sponsored by our SPA (parent organization). Students will be asked to write an essay based on a list of qualities valued by Sr. Joyce.
Attention 8th Grade Girls! 3 - $1500 Scholarships Applications are available Now! Milwaukee Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women (MACCW), a strong supporter of Catholic Education, is proud to once again offer three $1,500 Scholarships to three deserving young girls who are planning to enter a Milwaukee Archdiocesan Catholic High School in the Fall of 2025. All 8th grade girls in the diocese are eligible to apply. Please spread the word to eligible daughters, granddaughters, nieces, friends or relatives. Catholic education is expensive, but the benefits are invaluable, and MACCW wants to help! Requirements include: Living in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and planning to attend one of our Faith-Centered Archdiocesan Catholic High Schools; Completing the application form, Writing a 500-word essay answering one of the two questions offered on the form, and a Letter of Recommendation from a non-relative. Application forms and details are available on our website: maccw.com (under Awards). Completed applications must be postmarked by Monday, March 31, 2025 and winners will be notified by phone by May 5th. Any questions call: MACCW Scholarship Chair, Beatrice Sikorski at 262-363-4312.
Guidance Counselor: Geraldine Bodi
Diving Response for Stress Reduction
Submerger your face in cold water for a few seconds (or splash your face). Your heart rate will slow down, helping your body to calm down. You will take slower, deeper breaths, also helping your body to calm down. An added benefit is that the cold water will close your pores and promote a healthy complexion.
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!
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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.
JPII March 2025 Breakfast.pdfJPII March 2025 Lunch.pdfJPII March 2025 Snack.pdf
