This Week at JPII

THIS WEEK AT JPII

September 22, 2024

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Friday night’s football game is senior recognition and the student section theme is Minions. If students would like to come to school dressed as a Minion or any Despicable Me character that's school-appropriate, they can. Let's see your creativity Saints!

LAST CALL FOR SHIRT ORDERS!

PURCHASE SHIRTS

In addition to the shirts, an iPad was donated for a raffle fundraiser for the Velleman family. The iPad is a 9th generation 10.2" in space gray (Wi-Fi only). Tickets are 1 for $5 or 10 for $20. To purchase tickets, see Charlie Harvey in Room 105 or Venmo @Katie-Stanley-74 with the note "Benefit for Zac." The drawing will be held October 7th.

Join us for a night of adults-only fun at the tables while supporting the students of JPII! We will have seven Blackjack tables, two Roulette tables, and a Craps table that will be open from 6:00-9:30 p.m.; then casino chips can be used to purchase raffle tickets for fantastic items from local and national businesses. Tickets are $50 for individuals or $75 for couples. Each event ticket includes $100 worth of casino chips, hors d’oeuvres, dessert, and one ticket for beer, wine, or Pepsi. Raffle tickets can also be purchased at the event; 1 for $5, 5 for $20, or 40 for $100. Winning tickets will be pulled and announced at 9:30 p.m. Silent auction items will also be available for higher-priced items. Sponsorship opportunities are available for your family or business.

Saturday, October 19, 2024

6:00-10:00 p.m.

JPII Athletic Center

CASINO NIGHT TICKETS

Tickets are now available for this year's Parker's Barbecue dinner plates. Purchase tickets now to redeem at any of the 3 Greenville locations October 11-24, 2024.

Tickets are $11 each and include:

small combination pork barbecue

& chicken (leg or thigh) plate with slaw, boiled potatoes, green beans, hush puppies, & corn sticks.

Our ticket price is less expensive then buying a small plate directly form Parkers. Does not include a beverage. Support local!

PURCHASE BBQ TICKETS

Friends of Greenville Greenways is looking for volunteers! Help build a new forest trail at Jaycee Park (register here), paint green stenciled "wayfinding" frogs on the South Tar River greenway (sign up here), or join for a drop-in trash clean-up event (no registration needed; check the FROGGS calendar for future events).

Sunday, Oct. 6th, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 10, 3:00-5:00 p.m.

The Attractions Dining and Value Guide fundraiser comes to an end THIS Friday, September 27th! Students are responsible for the 4 books they were given and asked to sell all 4 for $25 each. The $100 can be turned into the main office. Thank you to the students who have requested more books! Students who need more books can see Mr. Harvey in Room 105.

Five of North Carolina's premier merit scholarships are coming together to provide two virtual information sessions hosted on Zoom. During these sessions, program representatives will give an overview of each scholarship, discuss general scholarship search advice, and hold a live Q&A to answer your questions.

The following programs will be represented:

Levine Scholars Program - UNC Charlotte

Park Scholars - NC State University
Cheatham-White Scholarship Program - NC A&T

Brinkley-Lane Scholars - East Carolina University

Cheatham-White Scholarship Program - NC Central University

Dates/Times:
Thursday, Sept. 26, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

CFNC is hosting a financial aid night on Thursday, November 14 from 6:00-7:30pm at Pitt Community College in the Goess Student Center Multipurpose Room.

Pitt CC and ECU staff will be on hand to answer questions and the latest updates from the Dept. of Education and general financial aid information will be shared, including:

understanding college expenses
the types of federal and state financial aid
the importance of the FAFSA and how to prepare now to apply (including some of the major changes with last year's launch of the new FAFSA)
local, state and national scholarship sources
NC Residency Determination Service (RDS)
....and more!

Congrats to the students who were chosen for the cast of the fall play All in the Timing:

Jules Bowling

Isabella Calix

Ryan Cox

Hayes Eason

Gemma Ford

Jean Clare Holler

Laila McDevitt

Claire McDonald

Estevan Morales

Christopher Morton

Emi Peterson

Elijah Ricks

Teague Ricks

Arturo Saucedo Trinidad

Ree Seh

Hannah Spong

Clay Vinson

Davis Walsh

Mark your calendars! Shows will take place November 12th, 13th, and 14th at 7:00 p.m.

Students interested in swimming should:

-email Coach Walters so you can be added to the team GroupMe and notified once preparations for the season (workouts, conditioning, and team meetings) have started

-fill out this Google Form

The baseball team is fundraising for their trip to Atlanta this upcoming season by opening a morning "Coffee House" in the dining hall from 7:30-7:50 a.m. Support the team and purchase a morning pick-me-up!

Yearbooks are now on sale. Order today for $55; the price increases throughout the year!

PURCHASE A YEARBOOK

Join the JPII Booster Club where you can support Academics, the Arts, and Athletics! Learn more by using the buttons below.

ACADEMICS

THE ARTS

ATHLETICS

Volunteers are needed on Thursday, Oct. 3rd from 4:00-6:00 p.m. to help with the Vagabond Ministries Oktoberfest event preparations. Pizza will be provided. See Mrs. Hughes for details.

Students who would like more information on the June 2025 trip to England and Ireland should see Mrs. Holley or email her.

CALENDAR

🗓 Sunday, September 22

Happy Birthday Anna Vause McCarthy '27!

🗓 Monday, September 23

2:30 p.m.

-Film Club in Room 210

-Science Olympiad in Rooms 404/408

3:30 p.m.

Tennis vs. Wayne Country Day

4:00 p.m.

Boys Soccer at Wayne Country Day

4:00/5:15 p.m.

JV/Volleyball vs. Wayne Country Day

BUY TICKETS

🗓 Tuesday, September 24

Happy Birthday Emi Peterson '25!

10th Grade Retreat

2:30 p.m.

-Art Club in Room 307

-Theatre Club in the PAC

4:00 p.m.

Cross Country Meet at Parrott

🗓 Wednesday, September 25

Happy Birthday Andrew Pitts Nelson '28!

The Saints Shop Open Before School and At Lunch

9:30 a.m.

Mass

2:30 p.m.

-Quiz Bowl in Room 407

4:00 p.m.

Boys Soccer at Parrott

🗓 Thursday, September 26

Happy Birthday Hannah Shoemaker '26!

2:30 p.m.

-Battle of the Books/Poetry Out Loud in Room 114

-Crochet Club in Room 404

3:30 p.m.

Boys Soccer vs. Liberty Christian

BUY TICKETS

4:00 p.m.

Girls Tennis at Bertie HS

4:00/5:15 p.m.

JV/Varsity Volleyball vs. Liberty Christian

BUY TICKETS

6:00 p.m.

JV Football vs. Lawrence Academy

BUY TICKETS

🗓 Friday, September 27

Happy Birthday Hannah Thomas '25!

2:30 p.m.

-ACT Prep (Reading) in Room 407

-Open Mic in the PAC

7:00 p.m.

Varsity Football vs. Lawrence Academy (Senior Night)

BUY TICKETS

🗓 Sunday, September 29

Happy Birthday Sebastian Escobar '26!

St. Gabriel is hosting an International Festival on October 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. where guests of all nations and cultures can immerse themselves and celebrate the vibrant music, dance, art, and cuisine of cultures from around the world. This is a non-religious event to celebrate the beauty of the people of different cultures of Greenville and surrounding communities. Admission is free. Tickets for food and children’s games ($1 to $3) will be sold at the event.

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