This Week at JPII

THIS WEEK AT JPII

February 5, 2023

Questions? Email mainoffice@jp2highschool.com

SUBMIT INTENTIONS

ANONYMOUS TIP LINE

ORDER MY HOT LUNCHBOX

SERVICE TO SCHOOL SIGNUP

SUBMIT CHRISTIAN SERVICE HOURS

During advisory this Wednesday, there will be a fitness and movement session with Elizabeth Mills for the next Wellness Series event.

Also, family wellness is available as a resource for students. School-based appointments can be made by emailing Ms. Blanton.

Several volunteers are needed Monday afternoon and evening for the CPIC tournament basketball games:

gate
concessions
live streaming
clean up

BUSCH GARDENS FIELD TRIP DEPOSITS DUE FEB. 15

All physics students and AP science students will be participating in a field trip to Busch Gardens in Williamsburg on Friday, May 12. We will be traveling by charter bus leaving at 6:30 a.m. and returning at 6:30 p.m. In addition to a self-guided program, physics comes alive with an interactive show hosted by renowned physics professor Dr. David Wright. Using wacky props and gripping experiments, Dr. Wright presents a vivid account of real-life physics. The cost is $130 and can be paid all at once by February 15 or in installments:

Deposit due Feb. 15 - $50
2nd payment due March 15 - $50
Final Payment due April 15th -$30

If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Lyles.

TRIP PAYMENT FORM

The Winter Formal dance will take place Saturday, February 25 from 7:30-10:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. Tickets are:

$10 January 21-February 24
$12 at the door

A reminder that students who wish to invite a non-student to the dance must complete and submit to the main office the Event Guest Permission Form no later than Friday, February 17.

ORDER DANCE TICKETS

WINTER SPORTS CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS

SWIMMING

Monday, Feb. 6

1:00 p.m.

Kinston Community Center

VARSITY GIRLS BASKETBALL

Monday, Feb. 6

5:00 p.m

vs. Epiphany

VARSITY BOYS BASKETBALL

Monday, Feb. 6

6:30 p.m

vs. Parrott

JV BOYS BASKETBALL

Tuesday, Feb. 7

4:45 p.m

vs. TBA

Game will be played at Greenfield

MULCH MADNESS RETURNS THIS SPRING!

We are bringing back our Mulch Madness all-school fundraiser this coming spring. Bags are 2 cubic feet of mulch (each bag covers 10-12 square feet 2 inches deep) in four colors that are $5 each. Orders will be accepted until Friday, March 10 and pickup will be Saturday, March 25. Orders of 25 or more bags can be delivered for few to addresses within 5 miles of the school. Don't need mulch? Consider purchasing bags and donating them to the school.

ORDER MULCH

Students who need Christian Service Hours can volunteer at Catholic Charities on the following dates from 9:30-11:30 a.m.:

February 25
March 25
April 22

Volunteers will be packing food boxes distributed to the Rocky Mount and Tarboro area by the Catholic Charities mobile food pantry.

Students love to stop by the main office for a piece of candy and we are about out! If you are shopping for Valentine's Day candy and would like to donate some to the main office, we'd love to have it! Thanks in advance!

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED FOR THESE STUDENTS FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR

A host family is responsible for providing a loving environment and transportation to school. The students will cover all their expenses, including school tuition, health insurance, phone plan, etc, while in the USA.

We are looking for 5-10 families who would be willing to host an international student for the 2023-2024 school year. Beginning with the 2023-2024 school year, families who receive financial aid can fulfill their service-to-school hours by hosting an international student. If you are interested in hosting one of the following students, please email Mr. Smith.

ANNA-LENA from Germany

Family, friends, and sports (primarily track and ballet) are very important to Anna-Lena. She is an open-minded person who likes to travel and try new things. Her parents describe her as "a friendly, responsible, and adorable teenager. She's an excellent student with good grades and social engagement. She has been the class president, has provided tutoring in math, and has supported Ukrainian refugees at school. In her free time, she practices a lot of sports like track and field and ballet/garde."

ALESSIO from Italy

Alessio is a 16-year-old student from Castenaso, near Bologna,Italy. He is a highly responsible and motivated individual with a strong sense of family. He is also a talented musician who plays the French horn at the Conservatory of Music in Bologna (he would like to bring his French Horn to U.S. and be able to play it), as well as the guitar and piano. In his free time, Alessio enjoys reading, playing chess, cooking, and traveling to learn about new cultures. He is a well-rounded individual who is passionate about learning, eager to try new things, and respectful of others.

ELENA from Italy

Elena is a great girl with excellent English. She's played the flute for seven years and also loves dance. She has also played volleyball and basketball in the past. Academically she enjoys French, math, chemistry, and biology. Her parents describe her as "a clever, even-tempered girl with an open mind. She is sensitive and pays attention to others, is kind and respectful towards other people, manages to relate with adults and kids."

SAVE THE DATES!

The 2nd Annual JPII Golf Tournament, sponsored by Tyler Williams Builders, will be held Thursday, March 30 at Greenville Country Club. Lunch is provided between 12:00 and 12:30 with a shotgun start at 1:00 p.m.

The parents of the Class of 2025 will host a Casino Night on Saturday, May 13 from 6:00-10:00 p.m. in the gym. Save the date and make plans to attend for an evening of fun, food, and games!

The FINAL deadline for purchasing a senior ad for the 2022-23 yearbook is THIS THURSDAY, Feb. 9, 2023. The ads must be purchased directly through Josten's. If you have any questions,email Mr. Corley.

Mrs. Holley will hold an interest meeting on March 6 at 6:00 p.m. for students and parents who are interested in helping to plan a Multicultural Fair that will take place on April 26 from 1:15-2:30 p.m. Questions? Email Mrs. Holley.

Pottery teacher Mrs. K is in need of some donations:

squeeze bottles (preferably the kind used for hair dye)
dishcloths
meat serving platters (for use in hand-building)

14th Street is now a SCHOOL ZONE from 7:30-8:30 a.m. and 2:00-3:00 p.m. According to Officer Barrett, speeding in a School Zone can cost you $438!

CALENDAR

🗓 Monday, February 6

Happy Birthday Jacob Daughety '23 & Nyrissa Moore '25!

1:00 p.m.

Swimming: CPIC Championships

Kinston Community Center

2:30-3:30 p.m.
Tutoring: English; Overflow in S109

3:30 p.m.

Boys Tennis Practices Begin

5:00 p.m.

Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Epiphany

BUY TICKETS

6:30 p.m.

Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Parrott

BUY TICKETS

🗓 Tuesday, February 7

Happy Birthday Rion Roseborough '23 & Delia Holler '24!

2:30-3:30 p.m.

Tutoring: Science & Social Studies; Overflow in N113

4:45 p.m.

JV Boys Basketball vs. TBA

Played at Greenfield

6:00 p.m.

DC Trip Meeting in the PAC

🗓 Wednesday, February 8

8:50 a.m.

Mass

1:45 p.m.

Advisory - "A" Clubs

2:30-3:30 p.m.
Tutoring: World Language & Theology; Overflow in N114

🗓 Thursday, February 9

Happy Birthday Mr. Schutt!

2:30-3:30 p.m.
Tutoring: Math; Overflow in S105

🗓 Saturday, February 11

Happy Birthday Fatima Esparza '24 & Michael Dunn'26!

9:00 a.m.

ACT Prep

Visit jp2highschool.com/calendar for the most up-to-date school calendar.

Schedules for spring sports have been added to the school calendar and will soon appear on jp2sports.com:

Baseball (JV & varsity)
Boys Golf
Boys Lacrosse
Girls Soccer
Softball
Boys Tennis
Coed Track & Field (TBA)
Boys Volleyball

Practices for boys tennis start tomorrow, Monday, February 6 at 3:30 p.m. Questions? Email Coach Armando.

A free, virtual series to take the mystery out of paying for college:

February 9: Scholarships: Ask the Experts

February 16: FAFSA's Done: Show Me the Money

February 23: Evaluating Financial Aid Offers

Each webinar takes place from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

WEBINAR REGISTRATION

Scholarship season has arrived! Please check the CFNC scholarship page to see what scholarships are available. Deadlines start in January and will continue through the rest of the semester. If you need help with applications or essays, please do not hesitate to reach out to Dr. Parker.

CFNC SCHOLARSHIP PAGE

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