THIS WEEK AT JPII September 17, 2023 Priests are on retreat this week so we will not have Mass on Wednesday Questions? Email mainoffice@jp2highschool.com |
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Invite your friends and neighbors and Join us for a night of adults-only fun at the tables on Saturday, October 7 from 6:00-10:00 p.m. in the gym. 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 businesses. Auction items will also be available. |
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FRESHMEN RETREAT IS WEDNESDAY Join us in lifting our freshmen students in prayer as they spend the school day in retreat discovering how each is CALLED by God to belong, to service, to faith, to love, to Him! St. John Paul II, pray for us! |
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| SCIENCE NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY JPII is starting a chapter of the Science National Honor Society (SNHS). Juniors and seniors who meet all eligibility criteria are invited to participate. Click here for complete eligibility requirements and more information. All juniors and seniors who wish to join should fill out and submit the Google form by Friday, September 29. See any science teacher (Johnson, Lyles, or Schutt) if you have any questions. |
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Juniors: Applications are being accepted now through THIS WEDNESDAY, September 20 at 12:00 noon for the Chamber of Commerce Teen Leadership Institute. TLI is a program designed to educate through experience and motivate young leaders to take an active role in their community. Through education, networking, peer interaction, and problem solving, the TLI helps prepare students for constructive and responsible involvement in community affairs. Participants will have the opportunities for substantive interaction with his or her peers, community-based service organizations, institutions of higher education, and professionals from the local community. Participants in the program learn the importance of teamwork and gain a better understanding of what it means to be a leader. Last year, JPII seniors Michelle Saucedo-Trinidad and Allison Smith were selected to participate. Qualifications - All applicants must: - Attend a Pitt County high school (public or private)
- Be a junior
- Demonstrate outstanding qualities as existing or potential leaders and posses the desire to affect change in their community
- Complete the Teen Leadership Institute application in its entirety
- A minimum of one recommendation letter from a teacher, coach, employer, etc. to be submitted to Kimber Stone at kimber@greenvillenc.org
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| COSTA RICA ECOLOGICAL TOUR Students who are interested in traveling to Costa Rica June 16-24, 2024 (note the date change) for a 7-day ecological tour are invited to attend an interest meeting on THIS WEDNESDAY, September 20 at 6:00 p.m. in the PAC. Please bring a parent with you! |
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| HOMECOMING DANCE This year's Homecoming Dance "Under the Stars" will be held Saturday, October 14 from 7:30-10:30 p.m. in the gym. |
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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND - THE BABY SAINTS CHEER TEAM! The Varsity Lady Saints will be the Baby Saints' hosts again this football season. On October 20, kids between the ages of 4 and 13 can join the cheer team for senior night! Interested individuals should email Coach Holley for details on practices and attire. |
| | Varsity Cheer will be hosting tryouts to add up to 5 ladies to the team for basketball season. If you are interested: - please email Coach Holley to receive tryout material (unfortunately girls who plan to play on the varsity basketball team will not be able to participate in cheer for the basketball season)
- have a current physical prior to October 25
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Dr. Parker will meet with current juniors and their parents/guardians on Wednesday, September 27 at 6:30 p.m. in the PAC to discuss the college admissions process and what services are available over the coming year, how to utilize SCOIR, and more. All juniors and their parents/guardians are highly encouraged to attend. |
MS. THOMSEN'S WEEKLY STUDY TIPS Study Tip #4 : Quote or paraphrase? That is the question. When using sources for your papers, it’s really important to know when to quote or paraphrase your sources. If you aren’t sure what paraphrasing means, watch this video. I will walk you through the steps, so you can start paraphrasing sources correctly. If you want me to check over your paraphrases, stop by in the afternoons: 6th period (S105), 7th period, and 2:30-3:30 in S104. I’ll be happy to help you out! |
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. |
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FREE ACT Prep is beginning soon! Our first practice ACT will be held on Saturday, September 30 in the North Hall Science Classrooms. All Juniors are strongly encouraged to attend and interested Sophomores are also welcome. We will then review the practice tests every Friday afternoon starting October 6 from 2:30-3:30. More information will be given at the Junior Jumpstart meeting on September 27. ACT Prep takes place on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: September 30 November 4 December 2 January 27 February 24 March 23 Participating students are encouraged to attend all sessions. The ACT will be administered to 11th grade students on campus on Tuesday, April 9. |
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ECU VIRTUAL ACADEMIC DAYS Starting this week, the ECU College of Health and Human Performance is offering a variety of virtual academic days for students interested in the following majors: BS Birth-Kindergarten Teacher Education, BS Child Life, BS Family and Community Services, BS Family and Consumer Science Education, BS Exercise Physiology, BS Health Fitness Specialist, BS Physical Education, BS Sports Studies, BS Recreational Therapy and BS Recreation and Park Management, and BS Social Work. |
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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 $55. The price will increase on Sept. 29! |
The Attractions Dining and Value Guide sale is coming to an end. Students, please turn in your funds to Mr. Harvey by the end of this week. |
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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CALENDAR 🗓 Sunday, September 17 Happy Birthday Cameron Harris '24 & Aaron Gregory '24! 🗓 Monday, September 18 2:30-3:30 p.m. Tutoring: English; Study Hall in Math 4:00 p.m. JV Volleyball vs. Christ Covenant BUY TICKETS 5:00 p.m. Varsity Volleyball vs. Christ Covenant BUY TICKETS 6:00 p.m. Boys Soccer vs. Coastal Brigade BUY TICKETS 🗓 Tuesday, September 19 Happy Birthday Ke'ziya Clemmons '26! 2:30-3:30 p.m. Tutoring: Science & Social Studies; Study Hall in World Language & Theology 3:30 p.m. Girls Tennis vs. Parrott Academy 4:00 p.m. Cross Country Meet at Coastal Christian 4:00 p.m. JV Volleyball at Greenfield 5:00 p.m. Varsity Volleyball at Greenfield 6:00 p.m. Boys Soccer at Parrott Academy 🗓 Wednesday, September 20 Freshmen Retreat No Mass (priests are on retreat) 2:30-3:30 p.m. Tutoring: World Language & Theology; Study Hall in Social Studies & Science 6:00 p.m. Costa Rica Trip Interest Meeting in the PAC 🗓 Thursday, September 21 Happy Birthday Georgia Jennette '25 2:30-3:30 p.m. Tutoring: Math; Study Hall in English 4:00 p.m. Girls Tennis vs. Epiphany 4:00 p.m. JV Volleyball at Epiphany 5:00 p.m. Varsity Volleyball at Epiphany 6:00 p.m. JV Football at Faith Christian 6:00 p.m. Boys Soccer vs. Jacksonville Christian BUY TICKETS 🗓 Friday, September 22 Happy Birthday Hannah Anderson '23 & Anna Vause McCarthy '27! 7:00 p.m. Varsity Football at Wayne Christian 🗓 Sunday, September 24 Happy Birthday Emi Peterson '24! |
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| WRESTLING PRESEASON WORKOUTS Coach Sisk will hold preseason workouts for wrestling on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:30-8:30 p.m. starting October 2. Workouts are held at 102-B Hungate Drive. Questions? Email Coach Sisk or see him at a FCA meeting. |
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Greenville Vagabond Missions invites adults 21 and over to a fundraiser dinner to celebrate Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Peter Spiritual Life Center. Tickets are $40 each or $75 per couple and include beer, wine, and the following dinner menu: Schweinebraten (German slow cooked pork roast in savory sauce) Bratwurst (Traditional bold and smokey German sausage) Spaetzle (Moist and tender egg drop noodle) German Potato Salad (Tender potatoes in a tangy dressing) Sauerkraut (Pickled cabbage with mild spice) German Warm Slaw (Sweet and sour dressing seasoned with bacon) Green Beans seasoned with ham hock (Traditional German style recipe) Apfelstrudel (German apple strudel pastry) |
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. |
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Join Pitt Community College for a special session on how to connect with the educational opportunities available to you. The session will cover the kinds of education we provide, how to get admitted, where you can receive financial support, and much more! When: Wednesday, September 27 at 7:00 p.m. Where: St. Gabriel Catholic Church, Room 1-2, 3250 Dickinson Ave, Greenville, NC, 27834
Presenters: Juan Paz, Hispanic Outreach Specialist, Pitt Community College and John Carrere, Director of Recruitment and First-Year Experience |
| | Únete a Pitt Community College para una sesión especial sobre cómo conectarte con las oportunidades educativas disponibles para ti. La sesión cubrirá los tipos de edu- cación que ofrecemos, cómo ser admitido, dónde puedes recibir ayuda financiera, ¡y mucho más! ¿Cuándo?: Miercoles 27 de Septiembre a las 7:00 pm ¿Dónde?: Iglesia Católica San Gabriel, Salon 1-2, 3250 Dickinson Ave, Greenville, NC, 27834
Presentadores: Juan Paz, Especialista en Alcance a His- panos, Pitt Community College y John Carrere, Director de Reclutamiento y Experiencia de Primer Año ¿Quien está invitado?: ¡Todos son bienvenidos! |
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