Knight Notes
Dear JPII Community,
Today is our last day of school and we have finished an eventful and blessed school year. From the freshman C.H.A.R.G.E. during orientation through our senior graduation events, we have witnessed amazing accomplishments from our students. Grade level aside, all students met the challenge of a college-preparatory curriculum with determination. They were successful in meeting any obstacle set before them and as a result, they found themselves smarter, stronger, and better prepared for the next school year. As artists, they shared their gifts in acting, music, singing, and artistry, which amazed us and lifted our spirits. As athletes, students excelled in every competition, whether on the court, field, mat, course, pitching mound, at the range, or in the pool or lake. Coaches mentored them to become the best teammates by competing with character and playing like champions. As a community, they bonded with their one best friend and close buddies, their classmates and Housemates, their fellow Knights and teachers. For seniors, it wasn’t always easy to navigate the social experience through the past four years, but they learned more about their own gifts, what they value, and how to build happy, healthy, and holy relationships. Raising and teaching a high school student is a hard task, but when working as partners, parents and teachers can help a student grow into their best person while also making them feel loved. From the bottom of my heart, I thank my students, parents, colleagues, board members, the diocesan leadership, and Bishop Spalding for allowing me to be a part of such a wonderful school.
I am sure you are anticipating your student’s final report card. We will post grades by end of day Thursday and Karen Brown will send an email once report cards are ready to view.
Camp JPII starts June 3rd and runs through June 28th. Visit the website to register for one of our vast offerings of exciting camps.
Mill’s Uniforms will offer a fitting day on Monday, June 3rd from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in the JPII dining hall. They are offering a 10% discount and $5 shipping on orders of $100 and more during June 3rd-22nd.
We have two uniform policy changes to share with you. Polo shirts will be an option in 2019-2020. Students in 9th, 10th, and 11th grade will have the option of wearing a navy blue polo and seniors will have the option of wearing a gray polo. The polos will have the JPII logo on them, be available in short and long-sleeved, and sold in the Armory. Ordering information will be communicated in the coming weeks. Oxfords (blue or white) will remain an option. There will be no change in skirts or pants.
Athletic shoes will be an option in 2019-2020. Students may choose any brand of an athletic shoe in gray, black, blue, or white ONLY. The design of the shoe cannot include any other colors. Sperry’s will remain an option. We hope this change will give students more choices, help parents manage cost, and provided a more suitable alternative to support the growing young adult and their arches.
As a reminder, beginning Friday, May 24th we will switch to our summer office hours. The office will be open from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. We ask that you please plan your visits during these hours.
Sincerely in Christ,
Mike Deely
QUICK VIEW of UPCOMING EVENTS
6/3-6/28 Camp JPII
6/6-6/7 Soccer Tryouts
6/8 ACT
6/10-6/16 Haiti 180
6/11-6/14 Dance to Camp at TTU
6/14-6/15 Men’s Basketball to Camp at Murray State
6/17 Mills Uniform Sizing Event
**New & Updated Announcements are in Blue**
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.
Mills Uniform Sizing Event, 6/3
Mills Uniform will host a Sizing Event on Monday, June 3 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in the dining hall. Samples will be on hand for students to try on for best fit. Shoppers will receive 10% off everything and $5 shipping on orders $100 and above during June 3-June 22. Shop online at your convenience at millswear.com. School Code 3830.
Camp JPII, 6/3-6/28
With over 575 campers already signed up, now is the time to register your child for Camp JPII 2019!
Camp JPII runs for four weeks, from June 3rd to June 28th. Our weekly camps run Monday through Friday with morning camps offered 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and afternoon camps offered from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm. We offer a variety of art, academic, and athletic camps aimed at ages preschool through 12th grade. With 42 camp offerings, now more than ever Camp JPII has something for every age, every interest, and every skill set.
New offerings like Nintendo, Art for Younger Kids, Coding Kids, and History of Warfare through Zombies are filling fast as are returning favorites like Track, Robotics, Essay Writing, Volleyball, History of Warfare through Star Wars, Science Sleuths, Soccer, Golf, Boys Basketball, History of Warfare through Dodgeball, Tennis, Filmmaking, and Model UN. Many of these camps have firm limits on their numbers, so once they are full you will not be able to secure a spot for your child.
Please go to www.jp2hs.org/camp to register today! Contact Betsy Pierpaoli with questions about registration, betsy.pierpaoli@
Note to Parents of Rising Juniors: If your child did not take a history course as a sophomore, you may want them to take the Essay Writing Camp this summer to get a refresher on writing in the Social Sciences before they take the US History course as a junior.
Men’s and Women’s Soccer Tryouts, 6/6-6/7
ACADEMICS
No announcements.
ADMISSIONS
ADMISSIONS PLACEMENT TEST
All JPII applicants currently in the eighth grade are required to take the JPII placement test as part of the admissions process. Apply today at www.jp2hs.org and schedule a placement test date. In need of additional information? Contact the Admissions Office directly at (615) 590-6014 or email admissions@jp2hs.org.
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 Office with any questions, 615-590-6014.
ADVANCEMENT OFFICE
No announcements.
ARTS
No announcements.
ALUMNI
No announcements.
ATHLETICS
Men’s and Women’s Soccer Tryouts, 6/6-6/7
Volleyball Tryouts, 5/22-5/23
Free School Physicals, 5/25
TSSAA and JPII policy require every athlete to have a physical before working out, pre-season conditioning, practices, or plays in a game. With the help of doctors, physical therapists, and athletic trainers
from the JPII community we will have our physicals Saturday, May 25th.
Freshman/Sophomores 9:00-10:00, Juniors/Seniors 10:00-11:00. You must
have your form filled out prior to arriving. The link to the form is
below. If you have any questions please contact athletic trainer,
Jason Everhardt, jason.everhardt@jp2hs.org.
http://jp2hs.org/wp-content/up
Women’s Basketball Tryouts, 5/29
Women’s basketball tryouts are May 29th and May 30th from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. If you have any questions please contact Coach Puckett at angi.puckett@jp2hs.org.
Golden Tate Scholars Clinic, 6/1
We are pleased to invite you to the 2019 TATE SCHOLARS CLINIC and gathering events. This year Golden Tate will emcee a breakfast and a luncheon on Saturday, June 1st. Be sure to get your tickets at the EVENTBRITE link below. Contact Michelle Barber with questions, michelle.barber@jp2hs.org.
Tate and Friends will host a FREE TATE ATHLETIC CLINIC on Saturday morning (registration is at 9:30 am ~ Clinic runs from 10:00 AM-NOON).
Don’t delay, join our presenting sponsors and sign-up today by clicking below:
Learn-to-Row Camp in July
For Summer 2019, our week-long Learn-to-Row camps will be held on three different weeks, with Saturday’s practice each week being open for parents to come out and see the lake and watch their kids take a few strokes to showcase what they have learned! With a rise in registration last summer, we have decided to add the 3rd week of LTR camp to help meet that demand.
- Monday, July 8th to Saturday, July 13th
- Monday, July 15th to Saturday, July 20th
- Monday, July 22nd to Saturday, July 27th
COST: $150 per week
Each camp will run Monday through Saturday from 9 AM-12 PM and Saturday from 11 AM-1 PM for parents to come and watch.
Weeks will be capped at 24 future rowers, so please fill out the Google Form below for the week you are interested in. Please note that we will send an invoice for the cost of camp, and their spot will be not reserved until payment is received. All camp attendees must be paid in full by the first day of camp to participate. Contact Emily Caflisch at emily.caflisch@nashvillerowing.org with questions. You can also visit Nashville Rowing’s website. Sign Up Form HERE
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
No announcements.
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
Camp JPII, 6/3-6/28
With over 575 campers already signed up, now is the time to register your child for Camp JPII 2019!
Camp JPII runs for four weeks, from June 3rd to June 28th. Our weekly camps run Monday through Friday with morning camps offered 9:00 am to 12:00 pm and afternoon camps offered from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm. We offer a variety of art, academic, and athletic camps aimed at ages preschool through 12th grade. With 42 camp offerings, now more than ever Camp JPII has something for every age, every interest, and every skill set.
New offerings like Nintendo, Art for Younger Kids, Coding Kids, and History of Warfare through Zombies are filling fast as are returning favorites like Track, Robotics, Essay Writing, Volleyball, History of Warfare through Star Wars, Science Sleuths, Soccer, Golf, Boys Basketball, History of Warfare through Dodgeball, Tennis, Filmmaking, and Model UN. Many of these camps have firm limits on their numbers, so once they are full you will not be able to secure a spot for your child.
Please go to www.jp2hs.org/camp to register today! Contact Betsy Pierpaoli with questions about registration, betsy.pierpaoli@
Note to Parents of Rising Juniors: If your child did not take a history course as a sophomore, you may want them to take the Essay Writing Camp this summer to get a refresher on writing in the Social Sciences before they take the US History course as a junior.
COUNSELING
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)
YARD SIGNS
Yard Signs can still be ordered online. It’s a great way to support your student-athlete and show your Knight spirit. Check it out: http://jp2hs.org/athletics/booster-club/jpii-yard-signs/
KAC Meeting Schedule for 2018-2019
Mondays: 7/9, 8/6, 9/10, 10/1, 11/5, 1/14/19, 2/4, 3/4, 4/10, 5/6, 6/3. 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 2018-2019
The Knight Athletic Club would like to warmly welcome the newly elected 2018-19 Board Members. This is for the term beginning July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019.
President – Greg Glenn
First Vice President – Pamela O’Neill
Second Vice President – Amy Watts
Treasurer – Kathleen Bender
Secretary – Tammy Bolyard
Alumni – Anthony Mantegani
Members at Large – DJ Johnson, Lee McNair, Duffy White, and Whitney Whittaker
Free KAC Stadium Seat Opportunity! Interested in a FREE stadium seat from the KAC? Follow the KAC on 
to stay connected with the Knights! Be the 500th member to join the JPII KAC Facebook page and win a JPII imprinted bleacher seat. Contact Tammy Bolyard with questions, thebolyards@comcast.net.
NURSE’S OFFICE
Flu Guide for Parents
For current information provided by the CDC regarding the Flu, please visit THE FLU: A GUIDE FOR PARENTS.
PARENT ASSOCIATION (PAC)
No announcements.
STUDENT LIFE
Mills Uniform Sizing Event, 6/3
Mills Uniform will host a Sizing Event on Monday, June 3 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm in the dining hall. Samples will be on hand for students to try on for best fit. Shoppers will receive 10% off everything and $5 shipping on orders $100 and above during June 3-June 22. Shop online at your convenience at millswear.com. School Code 3830.
Yearbook and School Picture Reminders
- Yearbooks on Sale — Please order your yearbook at jostens.com. Yearbooks are on sale for the remainder of the year, but the price increases slightly at the beginning of April.
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
Gordon Jewish Community Center
Hiring lifeguard staff for the summer. Must be 15-18 years old. Visit https://www.nashvillejcc.org/
Camp Marymount 2019 Summer Camp
Registration is now open for Camp Marymount 2018! Visit http://www.campmarymount.com/ to register your camper. Call 615-799-0410 with any questions.
GO KNIGHTS!
