This Week at JPII

THIS WEEK AT JPII

October 8, 2023

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THIS WEEK IS SPIRIT WEEK!

MONDAY

Flannel Day

TUESDAY

Character Day

WEDNESDAY

Twin Day

THURSDAY

Throwback Thursday

Freshmen - 2000s | Sophomores - 90s

Juniors - 80s | Seniors - 70s

FRIDAY

Friday the 13th BLACKOUT

POWDERPUFF GAME

This year's powderpuff football game (where the guys cheer and the ladies play) will be held this Thursday, October 12 at 7:00 p.m. (it was originally scheduled for Tuesday and has been moved). There is no cost to attend but the students have decided to have a monetary donation competition during the game to support SGA activities so spectators are encouraged to come prepared to make a donation in favor of their favorite team.

GOLD TEAM

Aaliyah Hinnant

Abby Carpenter

Adrianna Hasselbach

Anna Vause McCarthy

Avery Respess

Bella Fuchs

Brooke Williams

Charlotte Flowers

DeeDee Koesters

Ellie Alford

Halei Spencer

Judi Balot

Kayla Ball

Ke'ziya Clemmons

Lucy Getz

Natalie Velleman

Ramsey Cureton

Rayla Golightly

Sofia Raya

Taylor Cox

NAVY TEAM

Alana Albritton

Anna Mason

Annabelle Howdy

Ari Atkinson

Ava Jones

Ava Thomas

Cora Carpenter

Gabriella Stires

Hannah Shoemaker

Jaleeyah Isler

Janai King

Lauren Respess

Madi Grace Baker

Millie Collier

Presley Cuellar

Rose Harrington

Samiah Barnett

Simone Rogers

Tori Coleman

HOMECOMING DANCE

This year's Homecoming theme is "Under the Stars." The dance will be held Saturday, October 14 from 7:30-10:30 p.m. in the gym. Tickets are $17 each and will be sold through Friday, October 13. No tickets will be sold at the door.

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Open House will be held on Saturday, October 28 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon for new parents and students who are interested in enrolling for the 2024-2025 school year. If you know of families who are considering JPII for their son or daughter for next year, please make sure they know about this opportunity and encourage them to attend!

This is a floating event with a short program at the beginning followed by opportunities to visit with teachers in their classrooms and then with our coaches at the gym.

10:00-11:00 a.m. - Academic Campus
11:00-12:00 noon - Athletic Campus

November 10, 2023 is the priority deadline for applications for the 2024-2025 school year. Students who apply by November 10 will receive a decision letter by December 8.

MS. THOMSEN'S WEEKLY STUDY TIPS

Study Tip #7: MLA Formatting Pt. 2

This MLA formatting video goes over how to format your in-text citations and Works Cited page in detail. You’ll be asked to format your essays for many of your classes. It will make your essays look professional! If you need help or have questions on formatting your papers, 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.

The Diocese of Raleigh Eucharistic Congress will be held Saturday, October 21 from 8:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. in Raleigh. Members of the JPII family who would like to represent our school should email Dr. Infinito.

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This coming Saturday is the next Saturday Service at Catholic Charities! The 2nd Saturday of each month students are encouraged to be of service at Catholic Charities by helping to pack food for distribution to our local community and the communities in surrounding counties. Click/tap the button below to sign up!

If you play an instrument (drumset included!) and are interested in performing with the pep band for basketball season, please contact Ms. Goodman! The pep band performs at all home basketball games.

JPII has been named to the 2023 AP School Honor Roll! The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools whose AP program is delivering results and broadening access for students. Schools can earn the Honor Roll recognition annually based on their ability to increase their school’s college-going culture, to provide opportunities for students to earn college credit, and maximizing college readiness.

ECU Future Health Professionals Conference

ECU is hosting a Future Health Professionals Conference on Saturday, November 4 from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. to provide academic enrichment and healthcare exposure to learners from diverse experiences. Click/tap the button below to register and view the agenda.

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.:

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.

ACT PREP SESSIONS

ACT test review and prep will be held on the following Fridays from 2:30-3:30:

October 20 - Math

October 27 - Reading

November 3 - Science

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

Ticket ordering for the fall dinner theater (How to Host a Murder Mystery Dinner Party in 15 Simple Steps) will be included in next week's newsletter! Shows will be on Thursday, November 2 and Saturday, Noovember 4.

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.

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Tickets are now available for this year's barbecue fundraiser in partnership with Parker's Barbecue. Tickets are $11 and are good for a small combination pork barbecue & chicken (leg or thigh) plate with slaw, boiled potatoes, green beans, hush puppies, and cornsticks (no beverage). This meal is $12.50 if purchased in the restaurant.

Tickets can be purchased online using the link below; they are good at any of the 3 Parker’s locations in Greenville starting October 11 until October 24.

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FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) will meet Wednesday, October 11 at 7:30 a.m. in the upstairs gym loft. There will be annual fee of $20 which will cover state and local dues for our chapter. All students who are interested in joining, please join us for the first meeting to learn more.

11th grade students will attend the College Fair at the Greenville Convention Center on Wednesday, October 18. Students will leave campus after Mass and return prior to the start of lunch.

CALENDAR

🗓 Sunday, October 8

Happy Birthday Caroline Williams '25!

🗓 Monday, October 9nsc

2:30-3:30 p.m.

-Academic Enrichment: English; Study Hall in Theology

-Poetry Out Loud in S104

-Science Olympiad in N115

4:00 p.m.

Cross Country Meet at Epiphany

4:00 p.m.

Girls Tennis vs. Parrott Academy

5:30 p.m.

Boys Soccer vs. Parrott Academy (Senior Night)

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🗓 Tuesday, October 10

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.

Girls Tennis at Wayne Country Day

4:30 p.m.

JV Volleyball at Cape Fear Academy

5:30 p.m.

Varsity Volleyball at Cape Fear Academy

🗓 Wednesday, October 11

7:30 a.m.

FBLA - Upstairs in the Gym

9:45 a.m.

Mass

2:30 p.m.

Concussion Baseline Testing

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2:30 p.m.

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

-Alpha Club in S109

-Beach Volleyball Club

-Peer Ministry in S103

-Quiz Bowl in N114

🗓 Thursday, October 12

Happy Birthday DeeDee Koesters '24!

7:30 a.m.

SADD Club - Upstairs in the Gym

2:30-3:30 p.m.

-Academic Enrichment: Math; Study Hall in English

-Crochet Club

-History Day Club

-Ultimate Club

4:00 p.m.

Girls Tennis vs. Christ Covenant

4:00 p.m.

JV Volleyball vs. Coastal Christian

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5:00 p.m.

Varsity Volleyball vs. Coastal Christian

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6:00 p.m.

Powderpuff Football Game

🗓 Friday, October 13

7:30 a.m.

FCA in the Gym

1:45 p.m.

Homecoming Pep Rally

2:30 p.m.

Karaoke Club in the Art Room

7:00 p.m.

Varsity Football vs. Parrott Academy

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Student Section Theme: Blackout!

🗓 Saturday, October 14

Happy Birthday Anna Baumgartner '27!

9:30 a.m.

Saturday Service at Catholic Charities

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7:30-10:30 p.m.

Homecoming Dance

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🗓 Sunday, October 15

Happy Birthday Mr. Harvey!

🗓 Monday, October 16

NO SCHOOL

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL WINTER SPORTS STUDENT-ATHLETES: BASKETBALL, CHEER, SWIMMING, AND WRESTLING

Please review the Athletics Medical Information for Winter 2023-2024 to be sure you have completed everything prior to the October 25, 2023 deadline to participate in winter sports! This includes Concussion Baseline Testing which will be offered October 11 & 17 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. upstairs in the gym.

We are looking for a JV baseball coach for the upcoming season. Practices begin in early January & the season completes at the end of April. A stipend is associated with this position. Those with interest should email Coach Mason or call the school at 252-215-1224.

The deadline to participate in Esports is NEXT SUNDAY, October 15. To sign up, please email Coach Kellum so he can provide you with all of the information and when meetings will begin.

There is a $50 fee per season to participate. There are three seasons per school year. Once you have signed up, your Finalsite Enrollment account will be billed each season. Participants will also need to provide their own gaming headset.

CAROLINA PREGNANCY CENTER CELEBRATE LIFE BANQUET

Thursday, October 19 at the Greenville Convention Center

Doors open at 6:00 p.m.; dinner begins at 6:30 p.m.

There is no cost to attend this adults-only event. However, there will be an opportunity to partner financially with CPC. Please RSVP, host a table, and find details by September 30 at friendsofcpc.org.

Ms. Bradsher is teaching an evening watercolor class at Makerspace of Greenville on Tuesday, October 17! When you sign up for the class, you can send a photo of your house (ahead of time) and it will be drawn out for you when you arrive! Come and enjoy a relaxing art experience and learn about watercolor painting.

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