This Week at JPII

THIS WEEK AT JPII

February 25, 2024

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RE-ENROLLMENT FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR STARTS MARCH 1ST! Families will receive information via email with instructions on how to re-enroll their student(s) in Finalsite. For now, families should:

1) Make sure you've submitted your Opportunity Scholarship application by Friday (information below)

2) Families who receive need-based financial aid from the school will need to complete an Opportunity Scholarship application and a FACTS Grant & Aid application to be eligible to continue receiving financial aid. Financial aid applications will not be reviewed by the committee if the family chooses not to submit an Opportunity Scholarship application.

3) Make sure you do not have an outstanding balance on your student's current tuition account. Parents will not be able to re-enroll their student(s) for the 2024-2025 school year if there is an outstanding balance on the current tuition account.

THIS IS THE LAST WEEK TO APPLY FOR THE NC OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIP! SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION BY FRIDAY!

The Opportunity Scholarship Program is offered by the State of North Carolina and provides up to $7,213 per year toward tuition and fees for students who choose to attend a participating nonpublic school such as JPII. Families must apply by March 1 to receive priority consideration.

NEED HELP SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION? Families who need help submitting an Opportunity Scholarship application can receive assistance by appointment by contacting Business Manager Mary Ershadi.

Our school is listed as “John Paul II Catholic High School Greenville - Greenville” with the NCSEAA.

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MS. THOMSEN'S WEEKLY STUDY TIPS

Study Tip #21: “Transferable Skills: Critical Thinking & Problem Solving” Professionalism in the workplace can start in the classroom by practicing those skills that a future boss values. This episode uses critical thinking as the first step to problem solving in order to transfer our talents in a favorite class into success in other classes. Our example problem is this one: “I have to write an essay on Shakespeare, but I don’t like Shakespeare. I like math.” Shakespeare takes some getting used to, but his plays give us important insights into the human condition, so we need to read them!

Each week, I will post a new video (3-5 minutes). You can also join my "JPII Weekly Study Tips" Google Classroom to download the materials. The class code is vsffbqf. If you missed a week, a playlist is available at the top of the “Classwork” page so you can watch all of the videos. Also, I am at JPII every afternoon: 6th period in S105 and 7th period in S104, and 2:30-3:30 in S104, so stop by!

Rising seniors who are aspiring teachers can attend the NC State College of Education’s LeadershipInstitute for Future Teachers (LIFT) where they will delve into the field of education by engaging in field-based school activities, interacting with leaders in education, and exploring career options in education and related fields. This year’s LIFT will be held June 23-28 at NC State. The cost of participation is free for students, except for transportation to and from NC State. This is an invitational program with an application deadline of Feb. 23. See Ms. Blanton if you are interested in applying.

Students interested in healthcare careers will have the opportunity to "Chat with a Doc" on Thursday, March 14 from 1:30-4:30 p.m. at the ECU Health Medical Center Main Auditorium. Students who would like to participate must provide their own transportation to the event and register with Ms. Blanton before Feb. 28th. This is an excused afternoon absence but students will be responsible for any missed work.

MULCH MADNESS RETURNS!

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 Tuesday, March 19 and pickup will be Saturday, March 23. Orders of 25 or more bags can be delivered for free to addresses within 5 miles of the school. Don't need mulch? Consider purchasing bags and donating them to the school.

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FROM THE BUSINESS OFFICE

FINAL payments for the DC trip are due March 1. Make final payments here.

FINAL payments for the FBLA State Meeting were due Feb 23rd. If you have not already, make final payments here.

The next round of pottery classes for adults starts on April 10 with Mrs. K. Classes are held on Wednesdays through May 15 from 6:00-8:30 p.m. All glazes and firings are included. Limited to the first 11 people who register.

Join Haven at Blue Creek on Saturday, April 20 for the inaugural 5k and 1 Mile Fun Run, Walk, and Ruck on their stunning grounds in Grimesland. The First Step 5k is organized to support Haven at Blue Creek, a Women's Rehabilitation Center committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for women overcoming addiction. Join us for post-race refreshments, entertainment including bouncy houses for children, and a joyful, family-friendly atmosphere.

5k & Ruck - $25 (increases to $35 on March 23)
Fun Run - $20

*Register by April 5th to receive a T-shirt.*

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 17 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 21st!
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!

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DRIVER'S ED

Students who will be 14-and-a-half as of Monday, April 22 and need to take driver's ed are eligible to participate in the class that will be held at the school April 22-May 3 (except those students going on the DC Trip). The class will be held Monday-Friday from 2:45-5:45 p.m. with the exception of April 26 and May 1. There is no class on April 26 and class will be held 12:00 noon-6:00 p.m. on May 1. Students cannot miss any of the days or they will not get credit and do not receive a refund. Cost is $60 payable to JPII. Click the button below for online registration (includes a $2 processing fee); or contact Business Manager Mary Ershadi if you would like to pay cash or check.

CALENDAR

🗓 Sunday, February 25

Happy Birthday Ms. Gilroy, Kaylee Edmison '26, & Jaleeyah Isler '26!

🗓 Monday, February 26

Happy Birthday Christopher Morton '27!

2:30 p.m.

-Academic Enrichment: English; Study Hall in Theology

-Film Club in S102

5:00 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse vs. Swansboro

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🗓 Tuesday, February 27

Happy Birthday Mr. Morgan!

7:30 a.m.

Junior/Senior SGA Meeting

2:30-3:30 p.m.

-Academic Enrichment: Science & Social Studies; Study Hall in World Language

-Art Club

-Improv Club

4:00 p.m.

Softball vs. Jones Senior HS

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4:30 p.m.

Varsity Baseball vs. Jones Senior HS

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🗓 Wednesday, February 28

9:45 a.m.

Mass

2:30 p.m.

-Academic Enrichment: World Language & Theology; Study Hall in Science & Social Studies

-Alpha Club in S109

-Quiz Bowl in N114

5:00 p.m.

Varsity Baseball at Southside HS

Softball at Southside HS

🗓 Thursday, February 29

2:30-3:30 p.m.

-Academic Enrichment: Math; Study Hall in English

-Crochet Club

-Ultimate Club

6:45 p.m.

Boys Lacrosse at Cary Christian

🗓 Friday, March 1

Senior Class SGA Bake Sale at Lunch

2:30 p.m.

-Karaoke Club

-Rosary Making Club

4:00 p.m.

Softball vs. Faith Christian

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4:00 p.m.

JV Baseball at Liberty Christian

4:30 p.m.

Girls Soccer vs. Faith Christian

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4:30 p.m.

Varsity Baseball vs. Liberty Christian

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🗓 Saturday, March 2

Happy Birthday Britt Gauquie '24!

🗓 Sunday, March 3

Happy Birthday TJ Gribble '26!

Awaken Coffee is looking for volunteers for their 6th Annual Yard Sale at Unity Church March 8th & 9th. Volunteer hours count towards JPII Works of Mercy.

With all the sickness that has been going around recently, our supply of tissue boxes has been depleted! If you'd like to make a donation of tissues to the school, please drop them off at the main office. Thank you in advance!

ECU & PCC have invited our families to Let's Connect - which aims help navigate the college process, how to pay for college, the various pathways towards higher education, connecting with the right programs, and helping students to see themselves as successful college students. Let's Connect is Thursday, February 29 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Craig F. Goess Student Center Davenport Multipurpose Room on the campus of PCC.

2023-2024 ANNUAL FUND: MAKE A GIFT. CHOOSE YOUR IMPACT.

Thank you to those who have contributed to this year's Annual Fund. Your financial commitment to our school's success can be made at any time and we encourage all families to make an end-of-year contribution today! Contributions to the Annual Fund can be a tax-free cash donation or you can include JPII in your estate planning, stock sales, lifetime gifts, or in-kind gifts. If you have any questions please contact Director of Development Charlie Harvey.

MAKE AN ANNUAL FUND DONATION

A new philanthropic option is to donate stock to JPII. Stockholders often do not redeem stock because of the capital gains tax that would have to be paid. Click/tap the “Donate Stock” button below and you’ll receive a confirmation as soon as the transaction is processed. Should you decide to give again next year, your information is saved.

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Coach Jeff Lebo’s 15th Annual Summer Basketball Camp in Greenville is set for June 24-27 and July 22-25 for boys and girls ages 5-13. Expect lots of fun, fundamentals, and friendship throughout each session. Players can choose half or full day sessions as they hit the hardwood this summer! Visit www.RisingStarsHoops.net for all camp details and take advantage of early registration discounts.

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