This Week at JPII

THIS WEEK AT JPII

October 29, 2023

Questions? Email mainoffice@jp2highschool.com

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SUBMIT WORKS OF MERCY

SERVICE TO SCHOOL SIGNUP

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The construction contractor needs two days with no one on campus to perform some electrical work that will impact the entire academic campus. In order to minimize the impact on student learning, November 20 & 21 will now be virtual days.

This Wednesday, November 1, is the Solemnity of All Saints and a Holy Day of Obligation in the Catholic Church. We will celebrate Mass on Wednesday at 10:05 a.m. All are welcome!

Students who want to join FBLA need to pay national and state dues no later than Monday, Oct. 30. Dues can be paid by cash or check to the front office or we can bill your Finalsite Enrollment account. Students who are interested in joining and have not attended the meetings or if you want the dues to be billed to your account, please email Jenny Gregory.

The 2023-2024 FBLA officers are:

President - Katie Goetz

Co-VPs - Thomas Keeter & Austin Willets

Communications Chair - Ellie Alford

Service Co-Chairs - Sam Jones & Aiden Grabill

CORPORAL WORKS OF MERCY OPPORTUNITY

The Open Door Community Center in Washington is in need of volunteers on Saturday, November 4 from 4:00-6:30 p.m. and 7:00-9:30 p.m.

MS. THOMSEN'S WEEKLY STUDY TIPS

Bonus DAR Patriot Essay Study Tip! The DAR Patriot Essay is due on November 1. This instructional video covers items you should double check before hitting that “send” button. For this essay, you want to discuss why your patriot was influential in the founding of our country during the Revolutionary War from 1773 -1783. Here is the class code for the DAR Patriot Essay Google Classroom for these specific materials: 6ckfdww. 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!

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.

THIS WEEK'S DINNER THEATRE IS SOLD OUT! There are still several volunteer opportunities open for both adults and students on Thursday and Saturday. Click/tap the button below to see how you can help!

VOLUNTEER FOR THE PLAY

Students love to stop by the main office for a piece of candy and we are running low! If you are shopping for Halloween candy or end up with leftover candy and would like to donate some to the main office, we'd love to have it! Thanks in advance!

ACT PRACTICE TESTS

Our next practice ACT session will be held on Saturday, November 4 in the North Hall Science Classrooms. All juniors are strongly encouraged to attend and interested sophomores are also welcome.

ACT practice tests will be held on the following Saturdays from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.:

THIS SATURDAY, November 4

December 2

January 27

February 24

March 23

The ACT will be administered to 11th grade students on campus on Tuesday, April 9.

The field trip to Washington, D.C. is now open to all students. The trip will take place May 1-3 and the cost for students is $450; parents are $550 for a double or triple with roommate(s) or $775 if you prefer a single room. The deadline to sign up and pay the non-refundable $100 deposit is Nov. 3.

PRIORITY APPLICATION DEADLINE IS NOV. 10

Thank you to everyone who encouraged families to join us for Open House yesterday! If you have rising 9th grade students who intend to attend JPII next year or know of families who intend for their child to join us for the 2024-2025 school year, please encourage them to apply before our priority application deadline on November 10!

The Winter Ball, hosted by 10th grade SGA, will be held in the gym on January 27, 2024 from 7:30-10:00 p.m. Ticket sales will begin the week of December 11 ($10) and will be available at the door for $12. Nominations for Winter Queen and King (all grades are welcome to run) will open on January 15 and end on January 18.

Our pottery class for adults has been so popular that Mrs. Lyles has added a 5 week session for those who would like to create handmade gifts for Christmas! The classes will be on the following Wednesdays from 6:00-8:30 p.m.: Nov. 8, 15, 29, Dec. 6, and 13. Cost is $95 if you need clay, $75 if you do not need clay.

DRIVER'S ED

Students who will be 14-and-a-half as of Monday, November 27 and need to take driver's ed are eligible to participate in the class that will be held at the school Monday-Friday, November 27-December 8 from 2:45-5:45 p.m. 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. The next class will be held April 22-May 3; both the November/December and April/May sessions are available on the registration form.

Yearbooks are now on sale. Order today at a cost of $60.

ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK

The North Carolina Governor's School is a 4-week summer residential program for gifted and talented high school students, integrating academic disciplines, the arts, and unique courses on each of the two campuses. The curriculum focuses on the exploration of the most recent ideas and concepts in each discipline and does not involve credit, tests, or grades. The program, which is open to rising seniors only, with exceptions made for rising juniors in selected performing/visual arts areas, is located on two campuses of up to 400 students each.

Students who are interested in applying for Governor's School for the summer of 2024 need to contact Ms. Blanton; application packets are due to her by Friday, December 1. Last year, Natalie Blaubach attended in the area of choral music.

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL

CALENDAR

🗓 Monday, October 30

Happy Birthday Sean Sasser '25!

2:30-3:30 p.m.

-Academic Enrichment: English; Study Hall in Theology

-Aviation Club in N115

6:00 p.m.

Girls Basketball Player & Parent Meeting

🗓 Tuesday, October 31

Happy Birthday Landis McGillicuddy '26!

2:30-3:30 p.m.

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

-Art Club

-Improv Club

-Science Olympiad in N115

🗓 Wednesday, November 1

Half Day of School (5th-7th & Mass)

10:05 a.m.

Mass

2:30 p.m.

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

-Quiz Bowl in N114

🗓 Thursday, November 2

2:30-3:30 p.m.

-Academic Enrichment: Math; Study Hall in English

-Crochet Club

-Debate Club

-Ultimate Club

6:00 p.m.

Dinner Theatre: "How to Host a Murder Mystery Dinner Party (in Fifteen Simple Steps)"

🗓 Friday, November 3

Happy Birthday Mrs. Cvetan!

Senior Class SGA Bake Sale

7:30 a.m.

FCA in the Gym

2:30 p.m.

ACT Test Prep - Science

2:30 p.m.

Karaoke Club in the Art Room

7:00 p.m.

Varsity Football at Rocky Mount Academy (NCISAA Playoffs 1st Round)

🗓 Saturday, November 4

6:00 p.m.

Dinner Theatre: "How to Host a Murder Mystery Dinner Party (in Fifteen Simple Steps)"

This year's event promises to be filled with wonderful crafts and gifts for the holidays! Plan to come browse through 40+ vendors of handmade seasonal and holiday crafts and gifts. Interested in participating as a vendor? Click/tap the button below.

MISTLETOE MARKET VENDOR APPLICATION

Softball workouts are on Mondays and Thursdays starting at 4:00 p.m. and will consist of a mixture of fielding, hitting, strength training, speed and conditioning, and team bonding. Ladies of all talent levels are welcome - whether you have never played or play travel - we would love to have you join us!

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