This Week at JPII

THIS WEEK AT JPII

April 14, 2024

Questions? Email mainoffice@jp2highschool.com

SUBMIT INTENTIONS

ANONYMOUS TIP LINE

SUBMIT WORKS OF MERCY

SERVICE TO SCHOOL SIGNUP

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TRANSCRIPT REQUEST

Don't miss a night of laughs over some very familiar fairy tales this Friday or Saturday as our theater department presents The Stinky Cheese Man, and Other Fairly Stupid Tales. Shows are at 7:00 p.m. each night in the PAC. Purchase your tickets in advance using the buttons below.

FRIDAY TICKETS

SATURDAY TICKETS

This year's Multicultural Fair is THIS FRIDAY from 1:45-2:30 p.m. in the gym. Thank you to all of the families who are sharing their heritage and culture with our students!

OUR BOWLS OVERFLOWETH

THIS FRIDAY, April 19th from 4:00-7:00 p.m., stop by JPII and pick up one or more of a variety of homemade soups for dinner. Your soup and bowl ticket for this event provides you with a handmade pottery bowl and a 32-ounce container of soup that serves 2 to 4 people. The soups will be frozen for your use anytime. Additional bowls or soups can be purchased. Selection of bowls and soups is on a first-come, first-served basis at pickup.

PRE-ORDER BOWLS & SOUPS

Due to Thursday's weather, this year's golf tournament, sponsored by Eastern Hauling & Waste, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, April 23 at Greenville Country Club. Lunch is provided between 12:00 and 12:30 with a shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. Teams are $500 or $150 for individuals. Sponsorships are also available. Learn more at jp2highschool.com/golf.

Students wishing to hold leadership positions for the 2024-2025 school year will need to apply and interview for the position they would like to hold. The dates for interviews will be April 29th & 30th.

SGA APPLICATION

See Mrs. Lyles if you need a paper copy of the application.

Students interested in traveling to Raleigh for the Night of Worship at Reynolds Coliseum on April 26 from 6:30-9:30 p.m., please sign up using the button below. Admission to the conference is FREE and pizza is provided. The JPII bus will leave campus at 4:30 p.m. and return to Greenville after the conference. Email Mrs. Tulis with any questions.

NIGHT OF WORSHIP SIGNUP

FROM THE BUSINESS OFFICE

Fees for AP classes will be billed to Finalsite Enrollment accounts in April.

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

Students love to stop by the main office for candy - help us make it down the homestretch since we are running low! If you'd like to donate some to the main office, we'd love to have it! Thanks in advance!

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.*

The Carolina Pregnancy Center presents the "Born 2 Run" family-friendly 5K on Saturday, May 11. The timed 5K ($28) starts at 8:30 a.m. and the fun run 5K ($23) starts at 9:00 a.m. Participants who register before April 22 will receive a T-shirt, swag bag, and a token of love to give to the mom in their life.

This year's Junior/Senior Prom is Thursday, April 25 from 8:00-11:00 p.m. at Stokes Family Farm. Tickets are $30 each and are on sale now through April 24th. April 25th is a half day of school; students must attend all of their classes that day if they intend to go to prom.

BUY PROM TICKETS

Pitt Community College is accepting applications for the prestigious SECU Foundation “People Helping People” Scholarship for the 2024-2025 academic year. This $5,000 scholarship is payable over four consecutive semesters beginning in Fall 2024. The application is available online; the deadline is TOMORROW, Monday, April 15. Questions? Email PCCScholarships@email.pittcc.edu.

LEARN MORE

For the remainder of the school year, Fr. Ian will offer Confessions each Monday at 2:30 p.m.

Starting Monday, April 8th, text messages from JPII will come from a new number: 317065. You may want save this number as a contact so it does not display as an unknown sender.

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.

Sales for the yearbook have re-opened for a limited time. We have fewer than 50 copies still available, so if you want to be assured of getting this year's book, please consider buying one now.

ORDER A YEARBOOK

Mrs. Lyles is leading a trip to Disney World in January 2025 to learn the physics of Disney parks.

When: January 16- 19th 2025

Who:The trip is open to all JPII students (40 max)

What: Students will spend three nights and two days in the Walt Disney Park and attend a 2-hour hands-on workshop about the physics of the park.

Travel: via motor coach

Meals: Cost includes vouchers for meals at the park

Lodging: Walt Disney All-Star Sports Resort (4 students/room)

Cost: $1,500 with a non-refundable deposit of $250 due by May 1, 2024. Cost includes park tickets, transportation, food, and lodging.

The remaining $1,250 will be charged monthly to your Finalsite Enrollment account during the 2024-2025 school year.

Complete the commitment form to sign up for a place on the trip!

COMMIT TO DISNEY TRIP

CALENDAR

🗓 Monday, April 15

2:30 p.m.

-Academic Enrichment: English; Study Hall in Theology

-Film Club in S102

2:30 p.m.

Confessions with Fr. Ian

4:00 p.m.

Boys Golf at Liberty Christian

Boys Tennis vs. Wayne Country Day

🗓 Tuesday, April 16

Happy Birthday Colton Artuso '27!

7:30 a.m.

Overall SGA Meeting

2:30-3:30 p.m.

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

-Art Club

-Aviation Club

-Improv Club

3:30 p.m.

Track Meet at Pamlico County

4:15 p.m.

Lacrosse at St. David's

4:30 p.m.

Girls Soccer vs. Coastal Christian

BUY TICKETS

6:00 p.m.

Varsity Baseball at Wayne Country Day

🗓 Wednesday, April 17

Happy Birthday Clay Vinson '25, Evan Allen '26, & Nolan Robinette '26!

9:45 a.m.

Mass

1:00 p.m.

Boys Golf at Parrott Academy

2:30 p.m.

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

-Beach Volleyball Club

-Quiz Bowl in N114

🗓 Thursday, April 18

UNCW Visiting During Lunches

2:30-3:30 p.m.

-Academic Enrichment: Math; Study Hall in English

-Crochet Club

-Debate Club

-Ultimate Club

4:00 p.m.

Boys Tennis vs. North Raleigh Christian

4:30 p.m.

Varsity Baseball vs. Coastal Christian

BUY TICKETS

4:30 p.m.

Softball at TEACH

5:30 p.m.

Lacrosse at DH Conley

6:00 p.m.

Girls Soccer at Parrott Academy

🗓 Friday, April 19

7:30 a.m.

FCA

1:45-2:30 p.m.

Multicultural Fair

2:30 p.m.

Karaoke Club

4:30 p.m.

Girls Soccer vs. Cape Fear Academy

BUY TICKETS

6:00 p.m.

Softball at Faith Christian

6:30 p.m.

Varsity Baseball at Faith Christian

7:00 p.m.

The Stinky Cheese Man, and Other Fairly Stupid Tales

BUY TICKETS

🗓 Saturday, April 20

10:00 a.m.

Track Meet at South Lenoir

12:00 noon

Lacrosse vs. Forsyth Country Day

BUY TICKETS

7:00 p.m.

The Stinky Cheese Man, and Other Fairly Stupid Tales

BUY TICKETS

Concussion baseline testing must be done once a year. Student-athletes who will be returning for the 2024-2025 school year and plan to play a sport are encouraged to go ahead and complete concussion baseline testing on May 7th or 14th from 2:45-3:45 p.m. upstairs in the gym. Please sign up by using the button below. TAKE YOUR MACBOOK WITH YOU!

Students interested in cheerleading for the 2024-2025 school year are encouraged to participate in summer workouts scheduled for June 4–6 and June 10, starting at 9 a.m. and ending at noon. Tryouts will be held June 12th from 10:00-11:00 a.m. If you're interested in participating in cheer for the 2024–2025 school year, please email Coach Holley.

The Ulster Project of Greenville is looking for families with teens ages 14-16 to host a northern Irish teen for 3 weeks this summer from June 26th to July 18th. Both teens, visiting and hosting, will have a schedule of fun activities, service projects, day trips, a 3-night trip to Washington D.C., attending church services, time of discoveries, and more. Visiting teens can share a bedroom with the host teen. Most days will be dropping off in the morning and picking up in the evening. Help with drop off and pick up is available. The project is free of charge and provides service hours. Families can express interest via email or by calling Silvia Frizzelle at 252-258-5963.

Applications for the Ronald McDonald House Teen Ambassador Program are due May 1. The Teen Ambassador Program is comprised of a select group of high school students chosen based on academic merit and commitment to volunteering. Ambassadors gain a greater understanding of several aspects of a nonprofit organization and shows them the importance of giving back to the community. Teens commit to a service year from September – May and meet at least once a month at RMHC of Eastern NC.

RMH TEEN AMBASSADOR PROGRAM

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.

DONATE STOCK

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.

PCC offers summer camps for students ages 6 year old to rising 12^th graders, some of which are great opportunities for career exploration in a very hands on way.

PCC SUMMER CAMP INFO

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