JPII Kitchen Showdown

Team Berkhammer vs. Team Chef Tim On May 15th, we held our annual Volunteer Luncheon to recognize our hardworking and dedicated volunteers. This year’s lunch, however, came with a twist: Two teams of students squared off in an Iron Chef competition led by JPII’s Secondary Life Skills Teacher Rene Berkhammer...

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JPII Playground Days

Are you looking for a safe, accessible playground in Berks County for your child or adult with special needs? We have you covered at John Paul II Center. On May 17 and June 21, we will be opening our playground to the public for our “Playground Days,” designated specifically for...

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Thank You

Helping Students & Adults Find Their Voices It’s our mission at John Paul II Center to acknowledge the dignity of all learners by providing children and adults with disabilities with a safe place to learn. To carry out our mission, we look to our community for support. We would like...

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Winter Newsletter 2019

Download Special Connections It’s still Winter, but we are hoping for the warm sunshine of Spring. In the meantime, take a look at all the cool stuff we’ve been doing over the last few months! ————>Download our digital newsletter here Answer Keys If you’re looking for answers to our Decoder...

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Hawaii Vacation Giveaway

Enjoy the stunning clifftop overlooks, beautiful beaches, excellent snorkeling spots, fantastic hikes, lush tropical gardens, and astounding waterfalls during your trip to Hawaii!  Trip package includes: Round trip airfare for two to the Big Island of Hawaii Seven nights’ accommodations at the beautiful Sheraton Kona Spa gift certificate for a...

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Thank You from Our Graduates

John Paul II Center is a non-profit school for students like Grant and Carlos who, along with their families, rely on the generosity of the community. Both Grant and Carlos would like to say “thank you” for supporting their educational journey. Dear Donors, My name is Grant Grauf. I have...

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Winter Newsletter | 2018

Our Winter Newsletter has just been mailed out and should be arriving in mailboxes shortly. For those that may not receive a physical copy, rest assured because you can read it right here! If you’re here looking for answers to the newsletter’s crossword and word search puzzles, you can find...

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