THIS WEEK AT JPII May 12, 2024 Thursday is a Full Day of School with Mass Friday is Reading Day - NO SCHOOL Questions? Email mainoffice@jp2highschool.com |
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With hearts full of thanks for all of the unconditional love, unwavering support, and tireless dedication that defines motherhood, we celebrate all the incredible mothers and grandmothers in our JPII family who have nurtured us and prayed for our well-being. Happy Mother's Day! |
A special WELCOME! to our newly-enrolled family members of students who will start in August! You have been added to this newsletter which goes out each Sunday during the school year. |
We look forward to celebrating our students at the Awards Ceremony this Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. in the gym. Parents are welcome to attend! |
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Mark your calendars! The annual JPII Improv Night will be held on our last day of classes, THIS Thursday, May 16th at 7:00 p.m. in the PAC. This will be a night of laughs in the style of Whose Line Is It Anyway?, featuring our improv classes! Admission is free; donations will be collected to support the performing arts department. Make plans to come out and end the semester on a lighthearted, fun note! |
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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 THIS TUESDAY, May 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! |
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Below is the schedule of remaining AP exams: - Monday, May 13 at 8:00 a.m.: Calculus AB
- Monday, May 13 at 12:00 noon: Pre-Calculus
- Tuesday, May 14 at 8:00 a.m.: English Language
- Thursday, May 16 at 8:00 a.m.: Spanish Language
- Friday, May 17 at 8:00 a.m.: Physics
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| | A few dates and information of note as we bring the year to a close: - Wednesday, May 15 - Academic Awards Day at 10:00 a.m. in the gym
- Thursday, May 16 - Mass at 9:45 a.m.
- Friday, May 17 - Reading Day (students do not report to school)
- Monday, May 20 - 1st & 2nd Period Exams
- Tuesday, May 21 - 3rd & 4th Period Exams
- Wednesday, May 22 - 5th & 6th Period Exams
- Wednesday, May 22 - Baccalaureate Mass at 6:00 p.m. at St. Gabriel's
- Thursday, May 23 - 7th Period Exam
- Friday, May 24 - Graduation at 6:00 p.m.
Schedule for Exam Days: 8:00-8:05 - Assembly 8:10-9:55 - Exam 9:55-10:10 - Exam Break 10:10-11:50 - Exam |
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Seniors & students who have not re-enrolled for next year need to turn in their MacBook & charger to the Main Office no later than after their final exam. Transcripts will not be released until it is turned in! If you have decorated the MacBook in any way, that will need to be undone. Stickers need to be removed and any adhesive residue removed. Both the MacBook and charger (block and cable) need to be turned in at the same time - please do not bring one without the other unless you have lost your charger and need to pay for a replacement. Since the school provided an official Apple power adapter and cable, if you are buying a replacement, it must be an official Apple product:
30W USB-C Power Adapter - $39
Link to Purchase
USB-C Charge Cable (2 m) - $29
Link to Purchase
If you need to pay the school the replacement cost at the prices above, you can do so either by cash, check, Venmo @JPIICatholic, or by credit card with Mrs. Ershadi. |
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Earlier this month, the Morehead-Cain Foundation at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill announced scholarship recipients for the Class of 2028. The list includes senior Michelle Saucedo-Trinidad, the first JPII student to be awarded the prestigious scholarship which looks for leaders with the ability to influence, energize, and inspire others to make an impact. In addition to a fully-funded undergraduate scholarship, Michelle has access to four fully-funded summer enrichment opportunities with an opportunity to travel the world. “I am going to spend 3 weeks in Patagonia which I am currently planning,” Michelle said. “I also intend to visit a to-be-determined U.S. city for a couple of weeks with a small group of fellow Morehead-Cains to work hand-in-hand with the local government to cultivate real change. For the last two summers, I will leverage the connections within the Morehead-Cain Foundation to gain professional experience through international internships.” Michelle plans to double major in political science and economics with a minor in public policy on the pre-law track. She looks forward to studying abroad in Europe during her sophomore year and hopes to one day open her own law firm. Congratulations Michelle! |
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Congratulations to Parker Stokes on his selection to participate in Tar Heel Boys State this summer! |
| | Last call of the year for grocery store plastic bags! If you have any to spare, we collect them for Catholic Charities. Students can turn them into the main office. |
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HELP! WE HAVE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS WHO NEED A HOST FAMILY FOR THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR! Hosting an international student is not only a great way to expand your knowledge of another culture but provides a wonderful opportunity for the student to experience yours. Along the way, they will make new friends and improve their use of the English language.
Host families receive a stipend in exchange for providing a loving environment, a room to live in, meals, and transportation to school. The students will cover most of their expenses, including school tuition, health insurance, phone plan, etc, while in the USA.
We are looking for 5-10 families who would be willing to host an international student for the 2024-2025 school year. Families who receive financial aid can fulfill their service-to-school hours by hosting an international student. If you are interested in hosting a student, please email Doug Smith. |
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NOAH from Germany 11th Grade |
| | LEO from Germany 11th Grade |
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Rising juniors and seniors who are interested in being a member of JPII Crew for the 2024-2025 school year should see the email they received on Friday. Applications are due this Friday, May 17. |
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Student-athletes from the Class of 2024 and their families are invited to this year's senior student-athlete banquet on Tuesday, May 21 at 6:00 p.m. at Greenville Country Club. Student-athletes are $10 and family members are $25. This year's featured speaker is ECU Head Football Coach Mike Houston and the following awards will be given to one female and one male in each category: - The St. Joan of Arc Impact Awards go to those who committed themselves to the athletic program through their involvement in athletics and their impact on their sport or sports.
- The St. Thomas Aquinas Scholar-Athlete Awards recognize those who finished in the top 10% of their class academically, took a rigorous course of study, and were key contributors on their athletic team or teams.
- The St. Michael the Archangel Athlete of the Year Awards go to those who exhibited athletic excellence in at least one sport and were recognized by their peers, coaches, and the media for their outstanding achievements in athletics.
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DRIVER'S ED Students who will be 14-and-a-half as of Monday, August 5th are eligible to participate in the class that will be held at the school Monday-Friday, August 5-9 from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. each day. Students cannot miss any class time or they will not get credit and do not receive a refund. |
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CALENDAR 🗓 Sunday, May 12 Happy Birthday Jase Shifflett '25! 🗓 Monday, May 13 8:00 a.m. 12:00 noon AP Exam: Calculus AB 12:00 noon AP Exam: Pre-Calculus 2:30 p.m. -Academic Enrichment: English; Study Hall in Theology -Film Club in S102 2:30 p.m. Confessions with Fr. Ian 🗓 Tuesday, May 14 7:30 a.m. Junior/Senior SGA Meeting 8:00 a.m. AP Exam: English Language 2:30-3:30 p.m. -Academic Enrichment: Science & Social Studies; Study Hall in World Language -Art Club -Improv Club 2:45 p.m. Concussion Baseline Testing Upstairs in the Gym 🗓 Wednesday, May 15 10:00 a.m. Awards Ceremony 2:30 p.m. -Academic Enrichment: World Language & Theology; Study Hall in Science & Social Studies -Beach Volleyball Club -Quiz Bowl in N114 6:30 p.m. Senior Dinner & Sunset 🗓 Thursday, May 16 Last Day of Classes 8:00 a.m. AP Exam: Spanish Language & Culture 9:45 a.m. Mass 2:30-3:30 p.m. -Academic Enrichment: Math; Study Hall in English -Ultimate Club 2:40 p.m. NHS Meeting 7:00 p.m. Improv Night 🗓 Friday, May 17 Reading Day - No Classes Happy Birthday Alana Albritton '27! 8:00 a.m. AP Exam: Physics 🗓 Saturday, May 18 Happy Birthday Cristian Waddell-Lallana '24! |
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SUMMER READING SELECTIONS |
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9th Grade To Kill a Mockingbird Harper Lee |
| | 10th Grade And Then There Were None Agatha Christie |
| | 11th Grade Tortilla Flat John Steinbeck |
| | 12th Grade The Alchemist Paulo Coelho |
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AP English Language Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America Barbara Ehreneich |
| | AP English Literature Winesburg, Ohio Sherwood Anderson |
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| For the first time, JPII students have been invited to participate in the K-12 Pitt County Student Art Exhibition. Our visual arts faculty will choose the artwork of up to 16 students for display at Emerge Art Gallery in downtown Greenville (entries will be announced soon). The opening reception is June 7th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. (mark your calendars!); the show will run until August 1st. Our visual arts faculty would like to thank Mrs. Becky Goetz for her efforts in helping to pave the path for our students to gain access to this very important show that showcases the artistic talents of students in Pitt County! |
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The Free Enterprise Leadership Challenge (FELC) is a five-day summer program held June 23-27 at Wingate University for rising 9th-12th grade students. FELC gives you the opportunity to earn real money, run a business, learn the power of the free enterprise system, and the American Dream. It’s not just hard work, you’ll have fun making new friends and living on a college campus. |
| | The Shelton Challenge is a six-day residential leadership experience to help students expand their knowledge and skills of what it takes to be an effective leader. Hands-on activities focus on: - personal leadership assessment and interpersonal dynamics
- the role of values and ethics in leadership
- leadership traits and approaches
- empowering others
- civic and social responsibility
- goal setting
When: July 14-19, 2024 Where: NC Wesleyan University Who: Rising 9th - Graduated 12th Graders with unweighted GPA of 3.0+ Deadline to Apply: June 15 |
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BOYS SOCCER The following Mondays and Thursdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m.: June 3, 10,13, 17, 20, 24, 27 July 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25 Tryouts are scheduled for July 29-August 2 in the morning. |
| | JV & VARSITY FOOTBALL Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00-8:30 p.m. starting June 4th until July 26th (except July 4th). |
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CHEERLEADING 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. |
| | VOLLEYBALL June 12 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. June 13 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. June 18 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. From 4:00-6:00 p.m. on: June 19 and July 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, and 24 |
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BOYS BASKETBALL Mondays & Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m. starting June 17. |
| | CROSS COUNTRY Preparation is underway for the 2024 cross country team. Summer workout times will be announced within the next two weeks. Anyone interested in running is encouraged to email Coach Joe Corley or stop by his room and talk to him. |
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JUNIORS & JUNIOR PARENTS: Below are the vaccine requirements for starting 12th grade. In order for a senior to receive their 2024-2025 class schedule, Ms. Blanton needs to have an updated immunization record that reflects these vaccinations. |
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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 12th graders, some of which are great opportunities for career exploration in a very hands on way. |
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