This Week at JPII

THIS WEEK AT JPII

January 17, 2022

Tuesday is a Dress Down Day for SENIORS for donating the most to the 10 Days of Giving in December

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Dear JPII family,

As we return to face-to-face instruction tomorrow, a reminder that students who test positive are asked to notify us via email at mainoffice@jp2highschool.com. We have been responding to these emails to let students and parents know what their return to school looks like based on the information provided.

As shared last week, this is the policy for students, faculty, and staff who test positive for COVID-19 (regardless of vaccination status):

quarantine at home for 5 days beginning on the positive test date
may return to school on day 6 if asymptomatic the previous 24 hours and test negative with a rapid test
upon return, eat lunch distanced for days 6-10

Thank you for your flexibility as we utilized remote learning on Friday. I look forward to being back together in the school building tomorrow.

God Bless,

Katie Stanley, Principal

JPII CREW FOR 2022-2023

The application for current sophomores and juniors (2022-2023 juniors and seniors) to apply for JPII Crew for the 2022-2023 school year is open now through February 1, 2022.

JPII Crew is a high school transition program that welcomes freshmen and transfer students and makes them feel comfortable throughout the first year of their JPII experience. As positive role models, JPII Crew leaders are mentors and student leaders who help students new to JPII discover what it takes to be a successful Saint. More information about the role of a JPII Crew leader can be found on the school website.

Selections will be made based on the application as well as how applicants conduct themselves on a day-to-day basis (behavior, academics, leadership potential/qualities, etc.).

If you have any questions about JPII Crew or the application process, email or see Ms. Verzaal.

JPII CREW APPLICATION

BUSCH GARDENS PHYSICS TRIP DEPOSITS DUE JANUARY 31

Mrs. Lyles has organized a trip to Busch Gardens in Williamsburg for all physics students (Conceptual and AP) on Friday, May 13. The bus will leave at 7:30 a.m. and return to school at 6:00 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 for each student is $130 (students who would like to go but the trip poses a financial hardship for the family should see Mrs. Lyles). The payment can be made all at once by January 31 or in installments:

January 31: $30 deposit or full payment
March 1: $50 payment
April 1: $50 payment

TRIP PAYMENT FORM

COST OF VALENTINE'S DANCE TICKETS GO UP NEXT MONDAY
Freshmen Class SGA is hosting the Valentine's Dance on Saturday, February 12 from 7:00-10:30 p.m. in the PAC. Tickets are:

$5 per person now through January 23
$7 per person January 24-February 11
$10 at the door

Nominations are now open for Valentine's Queen, Princess, Duchess, and Countess of Hearts; nominations will close on January 28.

BUY DANCE TICKETS

This Wednesday from 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. In order for JPII to receive credit for your purchase, please download and print this flyer to give to Basil’s when you pay your bill.

PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SCIENCE OLYMPIAD
Competitions for Science Olympiad are right around the corner on February 5 and parent volunteers are needed to help that day. Click here if you would like to help.

GIRLS SOCCER PRESEASON WORKOUTS

Girls soccer coach Andy Giordano will hold preseason workouts tomorrow, January 18, and again on January 25 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. on the turf field.

BOYS GOLF

Boys interested in playing golf this spring should email or speak with Coach Murphy so he can provide Coach Andy Steed with a list of interested players.

CALENDAR

🗓 Tuesday, January 18

Dress Down Day for SENIORS (for donating the most to the 10 Days of Giving)

Happy Birthday Mr. Corley!

4:30 p.m.

JV Boys Basketball vs. Greenfield

6:00 p.m.

Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Greenfield

7:30 p.m.

Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Greenfield

🗓 Wednesday, January 19

Advisory Schedule - "A" Clubs

7:30-8:00 a.m.

Weekly Rosary in the Chapel

The Saints Shop open

11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Spirit Night at Basil's

11:40 a.m.-12:50 p.m.

The Saints Shop open

🗓 Thursday, January 20

Happy Birthday Mrs. Christopher and Nick Garza '23!

🗓 Friday, January 21

8:50 a.m.

Mass

4:00 p.m.

JV Boys Basketball at Wayne Christian

5:30 p.m.

Girls Varsity Basketball at Wayne Christian

7:00 p.m.

Boys Varsity Basketball at Wayne Christian

🗓 Saturday, January 22

Happy Birthday Mrs. Garrido!

Wrestling at Cary Academy

2:00 p.m.

Pitt County Classic Swim Meet at Aquaventure

WOMEN'S VARSITY BASKETBALL RAFFLE

The women's varsity basketball team is holding a raffle ticket fundraiser with some great prizes! The drawing will be held on February 4.

1st Prize: 4 tickets to the Syracuse vs. UNC men's basketball game on February 28
2nd Prize: 2 tickets to the Boston College vs. NC State men's basketball game on February 23
3rd Prize: $100 Massage Envy gift card
4th Prize: $75 VISA gift card
5th Prize: 2022-2023 JPII All-Season Sports Pass (regular-season home games)
Bonus: Duke Women's Basketball Gift Package (includes an autographed shirt, 2 tickets for a game against Florida State in Cameron on February 10, and a gift card)

All proceeds go to the women's basketball program in an effort to provide the best student-athlete experience. Money will be used for team gear, accessories (book bags, sneakers), future team trips, skill development equipment, and any other expenses that will help alleviate out-of-pocket costs for our student-athletes and parents.

Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. To participate, you can Venmo the school (@JPIICatholic) and include "Women's Basketball Raffle" in the "What's it for?" section.

Congratulations to senior Connor Gay for qualifying for states in both the 100 freestyle and the 200 freestyle at the Epiphany meet!

APPLICATIONS FOR GOLDEN LEAF SCHOLARSHIP DUE MARCH 1

A total of 215 awards that are valued at $14,000 ($3,500 per year for up to four years) for NC high school students attending a participating NC college or university. Learn more at CFNC.org.

APPLY FOR THE GOLDEN LEAF SCHOLARSHIP

IMMUNIZATION REMINDER FOR JUNIORS

Beginning with the 2020-21 school year, students entering 12th grade are required to have a booster (second) dose of the meningococcal conjugate vaccine if they have not already received one. As you get your physicals this year, please turn in your immunization record to Ms. Blanton. We will need this in your file prior to the first day of senior year.

NO DOMINO'S ON JANUARY 21

My Hot Lunchbox has shared with us that the Domino's location that prepares our lunches on Fridays will be closed for maintenance on January 21 and will not be able to deliver. Ordering for that day has been blocked and credits have been applied for any orders that were previously processed for that day.

NEW PHOTO SHARING SITE: PIXEVETY
Over the Christmas break we announced that photos from school-related activities are going to be accessible through a new partnership with Pixevety, a photo sharing site designed exclusively for schools. Pixevety acts as an extension of our school by helping improve the sharing of school-related photos and video amongst the school, students, and parents/guardians.

All students and parents/guardians should have received a personalized email invitation to join Pixevety on December 20. We decided to partner with Pixevety for several reasons, including:

the platform is built on global eSafety and privacy-by-design principles, ensuring protection is attached to every image and we as a school have complete control over file sharing, permissions, and consent
the platform provides members of the school community who do not have a profile on the social media channels where we post photos from school events the opportunity to view our photos
we often receive requests for photos of students from parents creating yearbook ads - Pixevety’s secure facial recognition will aid in locating photos of your student (we will enable downloading of photos at some point in the near future)
photos from school events can be crowdsourced when students and parents/guardians contribute photos and videos to the school’s library (coming soon)

To access Pixevety, click the personalized link in the email you received inviting you to Pixevety. Once you create your login, we suggest downloading the Pixevety app to your mobile phone (viewing photos on a mobile device is easier using the app). Here are links to download the app:

iOS: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/pixevety/id1484913979
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pixevetymobilern&hl=en_US&gl=US

If you have any questions, please contact Doug Smith.

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