This Week at JPII

THIS WEEK AT JPII

February 19, 2023

No School on Monday

Questions? Email mainoffice@jp2highschool.com.

SUBMIT INTENTIONS

ANONYMOUS TIP LINE

ORDER MY HOT LUNCHBOX

SERVICE TO SCHOOL SIGNUP

SUBMIT CHRISTIAN SERVICE HOURS

This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday which begins Lent, the 40 day season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that ends at sundown on Holy Thursday. It's a period of preparation to celebrate the Lord's Resurrection at Easter. During Lent, we seek the Lord in prayer by reading Sacred Scripture; we serve by giving alms; and we practice self-control through fasting. We are called not only to abstain from luxuries during Lent, but to a true inner conversion of heart as we seek to follow Christ's will more faithfully.

A reminder that family members are always welcome to celebrate Mass with us each week and we extend a special invitation to family members to join us this week to receive ashes.

Students who need Christian Service Hours can volunteer at Catholic Charities THIS SATURDAY from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Volunteers will be packing food boxes distributed to the Rocky Mount and Tarboro area by the Catholic Charities mobile food pantry.

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

$10 now-Friday
$12 at the door

ORDER DANCE TICKETS

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

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 an international student, please email Mr. Smith.

The Shelton Challenge is a six-day residential leadership experience to help students expand their knowledge and skills of what it takes to be an effective leader. Hands-on activities focus on:

personal leadership assessment and interpersonal dynamics
the role of values and ethics in leadership
leadership traits and approaches
empowering others
civic and social responsibility
goal setting

When:

June 18-23, 2023

Where:

NC Wesleyan University

Who:

9th-12th Graders with GPA of 3.0+

Deadline to Apply:

May 15

SHELTON CHALLENGE INFO

BRACKET MANIA RETURNS!

Bracket Mania is our spring school-wide fundraiser and your picks could be worth $250-$1,000 - but only if you play! Filling out a bracket for the college basketball tournament is an annual American tradition. There’s nothing like picking a winner and whether you pick teams by stats, colors, mascots, or you just don’t like the other team – don't miss your opportunity to win $250-$1,000 while supporting the academic and athletic needs of JPII students! Here’s how it works:

Since brackets are filled out online, anyone anywhere can participate so share this opportunity with family and friends near and far!
Brackets are $20 each – buy 1 or buy more than 1 – you can enter as many times as you’d like.
Reserve your bracket(s) now by paying with a credit card using the form linked below or Venmo @JPIICatholic with the note “Bracket Mania” and your email address.
Shortly after the teams are announced on Sunday, March 12 at 6:00 p.m. ET, those who have purchased brackets will receive a link and password to fill out their bracket(s).
All brackets must be completed by 12:00 noon on Thursday, March 16th!
Points are awarded for each winning pick; point values increase as the tournament progresses.
The top 10 point leaders in each of the first 5 rounds will be placed in a raffle drawing to win a cash prize.
After the final game, all individuals with the highest point totals and the winning team selected will be placed in a raffle to win the grand prize.

All money raised will go toward the academic and athletic needs of JPII students!

PURCHASE YOUR BRACKETS NOW!

TAR HEEL STATE APPLICATIONS DUE MARCH 15

Juniors interested in Tar Heel Boys and Girls State: applications are now available and due by March 15, 2023. This is a great opportunity for a week-long residential experience in forming and running all levels of city and state government. Please see Ms. Blanton with any questions.

LEARN MORE ABOUT TAR HEEL STATE

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!

Check out the latest issue of The Paw Print, the student newspaper published by the journalism and digital media class.

READ THE PAW PRINT

Capture the memories of this school year with a yearbook. Give your student a gift they’ll treasure for a lifetime. February 28 is the deadline to guarantee a copy of the 2023 yearbook.

PURCHASE A YEARBOOK

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.

The Knights of Columbus at Saint Peter is holding a Fish Fry this Friday, Feb. 24 from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. and 4:00-6:30 p.m. Plates are $10 each and children under 12 eat free. Dine in or take out.

Delivery is available for businesses who order 5 or more meals at lunch. To arrange delivery, contact Jim Coyne at 252-321-6046.

CALENDAR

🗓 Sunday, February 19

Happy Birthday Brody Fox '26!

🗓 Monday, February 20

NO SCHOOL

Happy Birthday Cara Edwards '25!

🗓 Tuesday, February 21

2:30-3:30 p.m.

Tutoring: Science & Social Studies; Overflow in N113

4:00 p.m.

Boys Volleyball Tryouts

6:00 p.m.

Varsity Girls Basketball at High Point Christian School (3A State Semifinals)

🗓 Wednesday, February 22

Ash Wednesday

Happy Birthday Dana Galinis '23!

8:50 a.m.

Mass

1:45 p.m.

Advisory - "B" Clubs

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

4:00 p.m.

Baseball Scrimmage vs. Farmville Central

🗓 Thursday, February 23

Happy Birthday Matt Sommer '23, Lucy Getz '24, & Victoria Hatoum '26!

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

4:00 p.m.

Boys Volleyball Tryouts

🗓 Friday, February 24

Happy Birthday Peter Baker '24!

🗓 Saturday, February 25

Happy Birthday Ms. Gilroy and Kaylee Edmison '26!

9:30 a.m.

Quiz Bowl

3rd Floor of Greenville City Hall

9:30 a.m.

Christian Service Hours Opportunity at Catholic Charities

7:30-10:00 p.m.

Winter Formal

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

The last "How to Pay for College" webinar, "Evaluating Financial Aid Offers," is February 23 from 6-7 p.m. Register using the button below.

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

JUNIORS & JUNIOR PARENTS: Below are the vaccine requirements for starting 12th grade. In order for a senior to receive their 2023-2024 class schedule, Ms. Blanton needs to have an updated immunization record that reflects these vaccinations.

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