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John Paul II Academy 2023 Northwestern Avenue, Racine, WI 53404 Phone: 262-637-2012 Fax: 262-637-5130 http://jp2aracine.org/

Menu May 1-5, 2017

Monday: Ham wrap, pasta salad, chilled fruit

and broccoli

Tuesday: Chicken salad on croissant, orange

slices, baby carrots, yogurt and & blueberries

Wednesday: Hamburger/cheese, tater tots,

pork and beans and chilled fruit

Thursday: Chicken patty sandwich w/

cheese, chilled fruit and mixed vegetables.

Friday: Cheese quesadilla, refried beans,

chilled fruit and corn bread

April 28, 2017

Dear JPIIA Parents,

It is hard to believe that we will turn the calendar to

May on Monday! We are in the final stretch but there

is still LOTS of learning to be done and some fun as

well.

This weekend, our 2nd graders will receive their First

Holy Communion. We congratulate them and bless

them. Please join us for the 10 am mass if you can on

Sunday.

Next Sunday, we celebrate another tradition. Annually,

each of our Catholic schools chooses one 8th grade

student to receive the Bishop Sklba Peacemaker

Award. I am happy to announce that Erin Kutsch will be

receiving this award, On May 7th, please join us at

the 10 am mass to see Erin receive her award.

Field Day is later this month as well. Please see the

colors inside the newsletter to plan a shirt for the day.

A huge thank you to Shaiann Howard for planning an

amazing week for our teachers this coming week. See

enclosed and watch the email reminders to help show

our teachers how much we support them.

Yes, May means skorts and shorts... uniform appropriate

please.

Blessings,

Mrs. Schumacher

Mission Statement

John Paul II Academy is a Catholic school

providing a faith-based education that embraces

the teachings of the Gospel in order to develop

the whole child.

We exist in partnership with the parents,

parishes and the community to meet the needs of

each individual student.

We will help each student develop life skills for

cooperation with and involvement in the community

based on respect for God, one’s self, and

society.

May 1– Olivia H.

May 2- Mrs. Jones

May 3– Sarah F.

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John Paul II Academy 2023 Northwestern Avenue, Racine, WI 53404 Phone: 262-637-2012 Fax: 262-637-5130 http://jp2aracine.org/

Events for May 1-5, 2017

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

JASP-2:30pm

3rd Grade Golden

Rondelle

Gr 1-5 Kohl’s Wild

Theater 8am

Wednesday Mass 7:45-

8:30am 2nd and 8th Grade

Altar Servers–

Jonathan (5) and Jeff(4)

JASP-2:30pm

JASP-2:30pm

Dine out at

Mi Tierra from

5-9pm

4/5th Grade

Field Trip

Dress Down

Day

First Friday

First Communion First Communion: Sunday, April 30th please arrive at 9:30am in Haban Hall. All students, parents and siblings

will process into the church for the 10:00 am mass. Dress Code: Boys should were light or white shirts, tie, and dark solid color trousers. A suit, jacket or sweater is optional. Girls should wear, white dresses ( not necessarily lacy), and white socks or tights. A veil is optional. The children should wear appropriate shoes. The children should not carry anything in their hands. Any gifts or mementos should be given to the children after mass.

Photographs: May be taken during the procession and after mass. No photographs during mass please. A professional photographer will take a group picture immediately after mass. At that time, Fr. Ricardo will bless articles such as prayer books, rosaries and scapular medals.

Eucharistic: No solid foods or liquids one hour before Communion. Water is allowed any time. Medications do not break the fast.

Teacher Appreciation Week

May 1st – 5th

MONDAY: Bring in your homemade card to tell your teacher how special they are!

TUESDAY: Make sure to give your teacher a compliment or tell them what your favorite thing

about them is!

WEDNESDAY: Bring in a school supply or book to share in your classroom!

THURSDAY: Wear your teacher’s favorite color!

FRIDAY: Give your teacher a flower or a snack!

PLEASE JOIN US FOR DINE OUT NIGHT THURSDAY, MAY 4TH!!

Where: Mi Tierra at 3408 Douglas Ave Racine

When: Thursday, May 4th from 5 pm - 9 pm

What: 20% of JPIIA sales will come back to the school. Be sure to mention John Paul II! THANK YOU to the Estrada Family of JPIIA, the

generous owners of the restaurant.

Thank you for your participation. Friends, family, neighbors, and anyone are welcome to dine that night and mention JPIIA.

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John Paul II Academy 2023 Northwestern Avenue, Racine, WI 53404 Phone: 262-637-2012 Fax: 262-637-5130 http://jp2aracine.org/

Kiwanis Math Contest Students from John Paul II Academy competed with other local Catholic schools in an annual math competition

sponsored by Kiwanis. We would like to congratulate all participants for good work, sportsmanship and

camaraderie.

Special recognition:

Emily Winkler, 3rd place 7th grade individual

Students that are were part of one of the three winning teams

Connor Sandkuhler

Rose Bargender

Dynasia Muns

Elizabeth Hanstedt

Congratulations to all who participated

Field Day Colors

Field day is Thursday May 25 ( Rain date is June 6)

Class colors (teacher wear this colors as well)

K--Light Blue

1– Yellow

2-Orange

3– Purple

4– Dark Blue

5– Green

6– Red

7– Black

8– Tie-dye

Track

This year's RPAL track meet is scheduled for May 20th at

Case High School's Hammes Field beginning at 8 AM. Each

team is required to provide volunteers to perform an

assigned task to make the meet run smoothly. This year, we

are required to provide 4 volunteers to work admissions

beginning at 7:15 AM. If you can volunteer please contact

Mr. Peterson, our track coach,

at chipmispeterson@yahoo.com or Mr. Andersen

at randersen@johnpaulacademy.org. Thank you for you

help!

Cardinal Classic Basketball

As many may be aware we were unable to hold our annual Cardinal Classic basketball tournament this year due to a lack of volunteers.

We would like to continue this long-standing tradition because it is something much of the John Paul II Academy/ Sacred Heart communi-

ty often looks forward to and also serves as the Athletic Association's biggest fundraiser. In the past, the tournament was exclusive to 8th

grade teams but we are open to changing the format. We are aiming for a date in January for the tournament. At this time, we are looking

for someone to serve as the chair/coordinator of the tournament. Please contact Mr. Andersen at randersen@johnpaulacademy.org if

you are willing to serve as next year's chair. The sooner we can solidify a chair, the sooner we can pinpoint a date and the more likely we

will be able to get teams in to make sure the tournament runs smoothly. Thank you!

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John Paul II Academy 2023 Northwestern Avenue, Racine, WI 53404 Phone: 262-637-2012 Fax: 262-637-5130 http://jp2aracine.org/

Golden Touch

Basketball Academy This year’s camp will be held at various sites. To

register for camp, complete the Application

Form and the Physical waiver form that could

be found in your child’s red folder. If you have

any questions please

call Dave Pettit at

262-498-2484

Counseling Corner

Mrs. Klein The week of April 30 - May 6, 2017 has been declared

Safe Environment Week in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.

#ServeWithLove

During Safe Environment Week we remember and celebrate our respect for each individual and their value as member’s of God’s family.

We embrace our responsibility to raise awareness regarding child abuse and reinforce the unacceptability of child abuse of any kind.

As the Archdiocese of Milwaukee states, “To know that we are children of God is to live in complete love, with deep abiding security and

the ability to dream, to sing, to create, to laugh, and to play without worry. As we grow older, we face a new reality--we cannot approach

all God’s creation with the same trust and confidence. We learn, through sometimes hurtful and damaging experiences, that some

people reject the ability that God gave them to love and respect others--they ignore God’s call. The Archdiocese of Milwaukee’s program

to safeguard children helps remind us of these very facts. With the help of this program, the faithful are guided and educated about the

responsibility of how to keep God’s children protected and safe.”

It is our moral responsibility as adults to protect possible victims of child abuse or neglect by reporting the suspected abuse of a minor to

the proper authorities or Child Protective Services.

Within your red folder this week, please find the following three things:

#ServeWithLove Poster Contest

#ServeWithLove Inspirational Image Contest

Safeguarding All of God’s Family Informational Brochure

Invitation to the Mass of Atonement

The Poster Contest and Inspirational Image Contest are open to all students attending John Paul II Academy. Entries are due May 12,

2017. Additional details and a complete list of entry rules can be found at www.archmil.org/sewrules.

Now, please take a moment to read the Safe Environment Week - Proclamation by the Archbishop of Milwaukee, Most Reverend Jerome

E. Listecki.

Safe Environment Week Proclamation