Knight Notes
Dear JPII Community,
We had an exceptional turnout last night at our Back to School Night. It was a great opportunity for parents and teachers to get acquainted, review class objectives, and start the academic year right. I appreciate you, and our remarkable teachers, for investing the time to be here. We emphasize parents as partners in education, so the relationship with you and our faculty is key to the success of our students.
As mentioned last night, the counseling office is an excellent resource for academics and any personal or social issues impacting your student. The House System determines your student’s counselor. Kelsey Hill is the counselor for the Houses of Clement and Gregory, Sarah McIlroy for John and Leo, and Mary Brahos for Peter and Pius. Know that we are here to support you, and we welcome your questions and communication at any time.
Friday night is our home football opener, and we are expecting a significant crowd to welcome the Knights to the new season. The evening will be full of excitement with several activities, including honoring 2017 alumnus Mason Hickman. Hickman, a pitcher for Vanderbilt, was a significant contributor in the College World Series Championship.
The Knight Athletic Club (KAC) will sponsor a faculty and staff appreciation night. Faculty and staff will be recognized for their dedication and commitment to our school, students, and community. If you would like to volunteer, please visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094ca8af2ba5fa7-jpii.
Friday night is also our Fund for Excellence Kick-off. Make sure to stop by your student’s House tent, meet the parent representatives, sign up for House points, and pick up a drink and koozie.
Kick-off is at 7:00 p.m., but be sure to be there for the traditional Knight Walk at 6:05 p.m. Tickets for the game are $7.00 and can be purchased online or at the gate. Free parking is available in the grass, and a limited number of paved parking is available for $10.00.
As the fall athletic season begins, we encourage you to come out and support our student-athletes in all sports. We look forward to seeing you Friday night.
Sincerely,
Mike Deely
QUICK VIEW of UPCOMING EVENTS
8/19-8/23 School Portraits
8/20 Back to School Night (for parents)
8/21 Late Start 9:00 am
8/22 Shield Knight (football) / Hockey Meeting
8/23 Pep Rally / FFE Kick-off / First Home Football Game
8/24 SAT / College Application Saturday
8/27 Senior Parent College Info Night / Baseball Parent Meeting
8/28 Taste and See (admissions event)
8/31-9/2 AP Bio to Treemont
9/2 LABOR DAY – SCHOOL CLOSED
**New & Updated Announcements are in Blue**
Flu Flyer
The state requires that information regarding Influenza be sent home with students at the beginning of the school year. Please see FLU for distribution.
Fund for Excellence Kick-off, 8/23
The Fund for Excellence Kick-off is Friday, 8/23 at the home football opener. Make sure to stop by your student’s House tent, meet the parent representatives, sign up for House points, and pick up a drink and koozie.
Baseball Parent Meeting, 8/21 8/27
Coach Parker will hold a baseball parent meeting on 8/27 at 5:00 pm in the dining hall. Contact Coach Parker for more information, chris.parker@jp2hs.org. *Note date change*
Volunteers NEEDED for Opening Football Game, 8/23
KAC will honor our faculty and staff at the first home football game on 8/23. PAC is in need of 16 volunteers to cover gate, parking, etc., which will allow all faculty and staff to participate in the dinner and a half-time recognition. Please sign up to help at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094ca8af2ba5fa7-jpii. Contact Leah Reed for more information, leahreed08@gmail.com.
Guided Imagery, 8/22
This week’s wellness activity is guided imagery. Mrs. McLaren will lead this activity on Thursday, August 22nd, during the second half of lunch in the wrestling gym.
College Application Saturday Program, 8/24
The counseling office is hosting the first College Application Saturday Program this Saturday, August 24th, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the school library. All senior students are invited to attend. The counselors will be there to assist students with their college applications, and free pizza and drinks will be provided.
Senior Parent College Night Program, 8/27
The counseling office is hosting a Senior Parent College Night Program on Tuesday, August 27th from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the library. During this session the counselors will explain the various parts of the application process, as well as review the timeline for submitting application
Holy Fire Nashville, 10/26
The producers of the nation’s largest Catholic youth event, NCYC, invite young people in grades 6th-8th to a one-day experience of dynamic speakers, music, and the sacrament of the Eucharist like they have never before experienced. At Holy Fire, youth will be invited and challenged to embrace their baptismal call and embrace the relevant and powerful gospel of Jesus. For ticket information visit HOLY FIRE NASHVILLE.
ACADEMICS
Calculators REQUIRED for all mathematics classes
The calculator can be any of the following models and can be purchased at one of the followiong stores: Target, Walmart, Amazon, and Office Depot.
TI83 Plus — prices range from $88.00 to $104.99
TI84 Plus — prices range from $88.99 to $119.99
TI84 Plus CE — prices range from $108-$160
ADMISSIONS
Admissions process open for 2019-2020 school year
The Admissions office is still accepting applications for 2019-2020. All current 8th graders and transfer students interested in pursuing admissions to JPII should begin the application process now. The first step is the online Pre-Application. Upon completion of the Pre-Application, a link to the Admissions Portal will populate on the last page which will take you to the Admissions Portal. A Checklist of items will be listed that will need to be completed for admission consideration. Please contact the Admissions Ooce with any questions, 615-590-6014.
ADVANCEMENT OFFICE
Fund for Excellence Kick-off, 8/23
The Fund for Excellence Kick-off is Friday, 8/23 at the home football opener. Make sure to stop by your student’s House tent, meet the parent representatives, sign up for House points, and pick up a drink and koozie.
ARTS
No announcements.
ALUMNI
No announcements.
ATHLETICS
Baseball Parent Meeting, 8/21 8/27
Coach Parker will hold a baseball parent meeting on 8/27 at 5:00 pm in the dining hall. Contact Coach Parker for more information, chris.parker@jp2hs.org. *Note date change*
BUSINESS OFFICE
Excess Accident Insurance Policy
Please take a moment to read about our Excess Accident Insurance Policy covering students during school-time and school-sponsored activities. Please follow the links: Parent Letter and Insurance Instruction Sheet.
CAMPUS MINISTRY
Liturgical Schedule
Morning Mass is offered at 7:00 am on Monday and 7:15 am on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Confessions are available after school during the Vespers block and by appointment via fr.forsythe@jp2hs.org. Please visit the Liturgical Schuedule for more details.
CHRISTIAN SERVICE
- Five hours of every year’s service requirement must be completed at a pre-approved non-profit that ideally aligns with the service theme of the student’s grade level.
- All other hours must be completed at a pre-approved non-profit organization, church, or in service to Pope John Paul II High School (outside of the regular school day).
- To guarantee that hours will be approved, students with questions about service must speak to the Service Coordinator before undertaking the service.
Nashville Dolphins swim team has volunteer opportunities to assist during swim practice for youth with special needs. Please contact megan@nashvilledolphins.orgfor more information, or check out this website: nashvilledolphins.org
Room in the Inn at St. Joseph’s is in need of innkeepers to stay overnight with guests on Sunday evenings. Interested young men and their fathers are able to stay overnight with the guests to earn 12 service hours. The volunteer shift is wrapped up by 6:30 Monday morning. We provide beds. We also need help with bed set up and serving dinner on Sunday afternoon from 4:00-7:00. Interested students should contact Hillary Combs at 615-310-4219.
Room in the Inn at Our Lady of the Catholic Church has many volunteer positions available from setting up beds, preparing meals, serving meals, and cleaning up. See the following link for more detail: https://ololcconline.com/room-in-the-inn/
Second Harvest Food Bank: https://secondharvestmidtn.org/act/volunteer/
Hands on Nashville Volunteer Database: https://www.hon.org/search?sort_c=&sort_o=&opportunity_id=&page=1
CLUBS/ACTIVITIES
COUNSELING
Guided Imagery, 8/22
This week’s wellness activity is guided imagery. Mrs. McLaren will lead this activity on Thursday, August 22nd, during the second half of lunch in the wrestling gym.
College Application Saturday Program, 8/24
The counseling office is hosting the first College Application Saturday Program this Saturday, August 24th, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the school library. All senior students are invited to attend. The counselors will be there to assist students with their college applications, and free pizza and drinks will be provided.
Senior Parent College Night Program, 8/27
The counseling office is hosting a Senior Parent College Night Program on Tuesday, August 27th from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the library. During this session the counselors will explain the various parts of the application process, as well as review the timeline for submitting application
Sign up for text message reminders for college visits at JPII
Text to 81010 the message @jp2college and you will automatically receive updates for each college visit happening at school.
KNIGHT’S ATHLETIC CLUB (KAC)
KAC all sports pass/parking
Now is the time to order your 2019-2020 Knight Athletic Club (KAC) All Sports Pass and Prefered Parking Pass. Want to avoid the lines? Order online today and pick up your packet at the KAC table at Registration on Wednesday, July 31st. http://jp2hs.org/athletics/booster-club/membershipparking-pass/
KAC Meeting Schedule for 2019-2020
Mondays: 7/8, 8/5, 9/9, 10/14, 11/4, 1/6/20, 2/2, 3/3, 4/6, 5/4, 6/1. All meetings will take place in the KAC room at 5:30 p.m. Contact Tammy Bolyard at 615-397-1740 with questions.
KAC Board Members 2019-2020
The Knight Athletic Club would like to welcome back the re-elected 2019-2020 Board Members. This is for the term beginning July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020.
President – Greg Glenn
First Vice President – Pamela O’Neill
Second Vice President – Amy Watts
Treasurer – Kathleen Bender
Secretary – Tammy Bolyard
Alumni – Anthony Mantegani and Richard Grisard
Members at Large – Lee McNair, Duffy White, Jenn Sutton, Kristi Huffine, and Jackie Campbell
NURSE’S OFFICE
Flu Flyer
The state requires that information regarding Influenza be sent home with students at the beginning of the school year. Please see FLU for distribution.
PARENT ASSOCIATION (PAC)
Volunteers NEEDED for Opening Football Game, 8/23
KAC will honor our faculty and staff at the first home football game on 8/23. PAC is in need of 16 volunteers to cover gate, parking, etc., which will allow all faculty and staff to participate in the dinner and a half-time recognition. Please sign up to help at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c094ca8af2ba5fa7-jpii. Contact Leah Reed for more information, leahreed08@gmail.com.
STUDENT LIFE
Fall Portraits, 8/19-8/23
Fall Portraits (including senior portraits) will be taken during English classes next week, August 19 – 23. The schedule with specific times and dates has been emailed to all students. Underclassmen must wear Oxford button-down shirts, and guys must wear the JPII blue and gold tie. Our school photographer, Mr. Griffith, will have a few extra if needed. Seniors will be wearing formal attire and a cap/gown provided by Mr. Griffith.
TRAVEL
No Announcements.
STUDENT EXCHANGE
JPII is seeking Host Families
Open your home to an international student! Pope John Paul II High School is working with gphomestay to find host families for students. Families should please submit an inquiry at www.gphomestay.com or contact Anekka Bajrami (Host Recruitment Coordinator) at anekka.bajrami@cambridgenetwork.com.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Follow JPII on Social Media
To stay up to date on current events at JPII and future activities, please follow us on our many social media outlets! We will let you know when games are postponed or canceled and if event times and dates are changed. This is a great way to stay connected to the JPII community throughout the day. Twitter: @JPII Knights and @JPIIAthletics Facebook: Pope John Paul II High School (Facebook Page) and JPII Alumni Page (Facebook Page) Instagram: @JPIIKnights YouTube: JPII
GREATER COMMUNITY
Back to School Youth Mass and Worship Night, 8/25
Saint Joseph School and Parish are hosting a Back to School Youth Mass and Worship Night on 8/25 at 5:00 pm at the school. The event begins with Mass at 5:00 pm followed immediately by Worship Music led by Matt Maher, PJ Anderson, and Sarah Kroger. A pizza dinner will start at 6:45 pm. Contact Kristin Maher with questions kmaher@stjosephnashville.org.
ICC 23rd Annual International Festival, 9/15
Immaculate Conception Church’s 23rd Annual International Festival will be Sunday, September 15th, beginning with the International Festival Mass at 11am. This family-friendly event celebrates countries around the world, many of which are represented by members of our community, and features food from a variety of countries/cultures and free entertainment. In addition, there will be a craft fair, beer tent, silent auction, flea market and the popular Kids’ Zone with inflatables & face painting. Contact Rick Catignani at 931-320-5083 for more information.
Holy Fire Nashville, 10/23
The producers of the nation’s largest Catholic youth event, NCYC, invite young people in grades 6th-8th to a one-day experience of dynamic speakers, music, and the sacrament of the Eucharist like they have never before experienced. At Holy Fire, youth will be invited and challenged to embrace their baptismal call and embrace the relevant and powerful gospel of Jesus. For ticket information visit HOLY FIRE NASHVILLE.
The Moss-Marymount Open Scholarship Scramble, 10/25
Join the fun on Friday, 10/25 at 8:00 am at Harpeth Hills Golf Course. Proceeds support the scholarship program at Camp Maymount, which provides financial assistance for families who otherwise could not send their child to camp. Email suzi@campmarymount.com or call 615-799-0410.
GO KNIGHTS!
