This Week at JPII

THIS WEEK AT JPII

September 19, 2021

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Dear JPII family,

Thank you to the Family Association and students for a great kick-off to our monthly "Feed a Starving Teacher" theme days. The students showed their school spirit by dressing in assigned colors and the faculty and staff enjoyed breakfast from Bagelman. I am so fortunate to work with the best faculty in Pitt County. Their dedication to our students’ learning and support for their extracurricular activities is how we are building excellence in and out of the classroom.

Last week more than 30 Saints ran for student government leadership positions (results are below). Our hallways were full of campaign posters and on Wednesday each candidate read their speech to the student body. As a faculty, we were so impressed with their initiative and vision for how they want THEIR school to be!

I also want to give a shout-out to the student spirit club for coming out to the football game in the rain and staying until the end! Their enthusiasm, backflips, chants, and camo gear made for a fun environment for our spectators and football team.

Thank you to the following families for volunteering at the school this week: Anderson, Atkinson, Elliott, Escobar, and Roseborough! We can't do all that we do without you!

In regards to COVID, we thank you for supporting our mask policies and for keeping your child home when they are sick. This week we invested in a large outdoor tent where all of our students will eat lunch. This change will further protect our student body and faculty from possible COVID exposure and help limit disruptions to our face-to-face instruction.

We are looking forward to another great week at JPII Catholic High School. As always, you will be in my prayers and I ask that you continue to keep our JPII students and faculty in yours.

In Christ,

Katie Stanley, Principal

SGA ELECTION RESULTS

Thank you to all of the students who participated in the SGA elections - both by running and voting. Below are the results! All of these students should plan to attend a general meeting this Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. in Mrs. Lyles's room.

OVERALL

President: Calie Phelps

Vice President: Esteban Escobar
Secretary: Camryn Insetta

Communication: Hannah Smith

12TH

President:

Max Dooley

Vice President: Cayley Davenport

Secretary: Bridget Baker

Communication:Open

Spirit Leader: Dillon Gregory

11TH

President:

Kat Stanley

Vice President: Jeremiah Reid

Secretary:

Lizzie Doban

Communication: Judy Elizalde-Salinas

Spirit Leader: Hailey Davenport

10TH

President: Michelle Saucedo-Trinidad

Vice President: Simone Rogers

Secretary: Natalie Blaubach

Communication: Open

Spirit Leader: Jamie Galinis

9TH

President:

Ryker Butcher

Vice President: Will Wright

Secretary:

Sara Pereira

Communication: Ryan Smith

Spirit Leader: Avery Respess

ATTRACTIONS BOOKS ARE HERE!

Families of student-athletes (or any family!) are asked to help support our athletic programs by selling the Attractions Dining and Value Guide coupon books that are good now through December 2022. Each student-athlete is asked to sell 10 books. Last Monday at assembly each student-athlete was provided one book and selling information. Students or parents can see Mr. Harvey for additional books; money does not need to be collected upfront.

Questions? Contact Director of Development Charlie Harvey at charvey@jp2highschool.com or 252-347-4046.

THE ACADEMIC BOOSTER CLUB SUPPORTS TEACHER NEEDS!

An Academic Booster Club is being launched to raise funds to support our teachers by funding educational needs, license renewal courses, attending seminars, etc. Teachers will submit "grant requests" that will be reviewed by the club leadership to review and decide how to best allocate funds. The club can also support student success with academic rewards/awards for semester or annual academic success. As the club evolves, additional ideas will be discussed.

To join the Academic Booster Club, click here. If you are interested in helping with the Academic Booster Club, please contact JPII parent Annie Blaubach or Director of Development Charlie Harvey.

CLUB FAIR IS THIS WEEK!

In order to help students learn more about all of the clubs that are available, a Club Fair will be held this Thursday, September 23 during lunch. Find your club and make your mark!

SERVICE DAY ON FRIDAY

Mr. Zylis is hosting a service day on Friday from 1:00-3:00 p.m. to clean up 14th Street. Anyone interested in helping should meet under the portico at the back of the school.

PARENTS: Volunteers are needed to chaperone the students to make sure they stay out of harm's way on a very busy 14th Street! If you can help, please contact Mr. Zylis.

'PINK OUT' T-SHIRTS

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the home football game on Oct. 7 will be a 'Pink Out' and SADD is selling $10 pink JPII T-shirts as a fundraiser. Students and parents can order shirts; students will be able to wear the shirt to school on Oct. 7 and any spirit wear day.

RESERVE A 'PINK OUT' SHIRT

SOFTBALL OFFSEASON WORKOUTS

Ladies who are interested in playing softball this spring are invited to participate in offseason workouts on Saturdays through October from 9:00-10:30 a.m.

VENMO IS BACK!

We are once again accepting Venmo payments at sporting events for gate fees and concessions. For returning families, please note that our account has changed. It is now:

@JPIICatholic

FREE COLLEGE APPLICATION WEEK IS OCT. 18-22

Seniors: free college application week will be October 18-22. Please see Dr. Parker if you need help or guidance completing your applications!

CALENDAR

🗓 Sunday, September 19

12:00-2:00 p.m.

Women's Basketball Offseason Workout

2:00-3:30 p.m.

Wrestling Offseason Workout

2:00-4:00 p.m.

Men's Basketball Offseason Workout

🗓 Monday, September 20

UNC-Charlotte Visit During Lunches

4:00 p.m.

Cross Country at Wayne Country Day

JV Volleyball vs. Pungo Christian

5:15 p.m.

Varsity Volleyball vs. Pungo Christian

🗓 Tuesday, September 21

Happy Birthday Jessica Corley '23 & Georgia Jennette '25

3:15 p.m.

Math Tutoring with Mrs. Mabe

N117

3:15-4:30 p.m.

Fall Play Practice

3:30-4:30 p.m.

Weight Room Open Workout

4:00 p.m.

Men's Soccer at Pungo Christian

Women's Tennis vs. Lawrence Academy

6:30 p.m.

Wrestling Offseason Workout

🗓 Wednesday, September 22

Advisory Schedule - "A" Clubs

Happy Birthday Hannah Anderson '24

7:30 a.m.

Weekly Rosary in the Chapel

SGA General Meeting

3:15 p.m.

Math Tutoring with Ms. Verzaal

N118

3:30-5:30 p.m.

Service to School Hours Opportunity with Mr. Morgan

🗓 Thursday, September 23

Club Fair During Lunches

3:15-4:30 p.m.

Fall Play Practice

3:15 p.m.

Math Tutoring with Ms. Gilroy

N122

3:30-4:30 p.m.

Weight Room Open Workout

4:00 p.m.

JV Volleyball vs. Wayne Country Day

4:30 p.m.

Men's Soccer vs. Wayne Country Day

5:15 p.m.

Varsity Volleyball at Wayne Country Day

6:30 p.m.

JV Football vs. Fr. Vincent Capodanno CHS

Wrestling Offseason Workout

7:15-8:30 p.m.

Men's Basketball Offseason Workout

🗓 Friday, September 24

Half Day (PM Classes)

8:50 a.m.

Mass

1:00-3:00 p.m.

Service Day: 14th Street Cleanup

7:00 p.m.

Varsity Football vs. Cary Christian

🗓 Saturday, September 25

9:00-10:30 a.m.

Softball Offseason Workout

🗓 Sunday, September 26

12:00-2:00 p.m.

Women's Basketball Offseason Workout

2:00-3:00 p.m.

Wrestling Offseason Workout

2:00-4:00 p.m.

Men's Basketball Offseason Workout

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ART FOR CHANGE

Upper-level visual arts students worked very hard and hosted their first art show since 2020 on Thursday! The theme was “Anchored in Faith” to coincide with this year's theme. The show title was “Art for Change” in honor of the fact that the students were selling their works for spare change.

Teachers were invited to come by the art room and “bid” on their favorite student work. On Friday, they found out which anchor painting they won for their classroom. Congratulations to all students involved in making this a successful show!

ECU CONSTITUTION BEE

Friday was Constitution Day and all JPII students enrolled in civics and economics participated in ECU's first-ever Constitution Bee hosted by Dr. Jody Baumgartner and the political science department. Students competed in teams of four on questions about the structure and content of the Constitution, including the three branches of government and their responsibilities. The winning team was Team Harry Truman (Bryce Keel, Jacob Tripp, Luke McCarthy, Caleb Jones). Finishing second was Team Thomas Jefferson (Gabe Call, Jamie Galinis, Finn Grimes, Lailonie Moore), and rounding out the top three was Team John Adams (Karen Zavala, Ashley Dignard, Aaron Gregory, and DeeDee Koesters).

ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB

Thank you to all of the families who have already joined the Athletic Booster Club and especially those who have volunteered to serve on the board:

• President – Mitch Anderson
• Vice President/ Concessions – Stephanie Stokes
• Vice President/ Fundraising – Julie McCaffrey
• Treasurer – Rich Winkler
• Secretary – Regina Respess

If you would like to join to reap the benefits including annual passes to regular-season home games, click the button below.

ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB

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