Knight Notes

Dear JPII Community,

This week we have a lot to be excited about in athletics. The Bowling Team heads off to the state tournament tomorrow. Not only are we competing as a team, but we also have bowlers competing as individuals. We celebrate our Lady Knights Swim Team, which remains undefeated, and we acknowledge the Lady Knights Basketball Team’s winning streak. Join the fun and come out for an exciting night of basketball on January 25^th when we travel to Fr. Ryan.

Our Gala on February 2^nd is fast approaching. Our theme this year is “Knights of The Roundtable A Night of Medieval Merriment”. Please send in your reservations as soon as possible. We will be honoring the 2009 Men’s Lacrosse State Championship Team and Coaches and Board of Trustees Presidents. If you have questions, contact Jo Lind Weaver at jolind.weaver@jp2hs.org.

The 46^th Annual March for Life is January 18^th in Washington, D.C. This is the world’s largest pro-life event. We are proud to send a group of students and teachers to represent JPII. Please join us in prayer to end abortion.

Finally, it is with great regret that I share with you that our receptionist, Linda Smotherman, will retire effective Friday, January 18^th. Linda is leaving us to care for her husband Charlie who is suffering with Alzheimer’s disease. Linda loves JPII and the community, so it is with a heavy heart that she comes to this decision. She will miss her post at the front desk and we will all miss her friendly smile and warm, calm demeanor.

Sincerely In Christ,

Mike Deely

 

QUICK VIEW of UPCOMING EVENTS

1/16 PAC Meeting / Junior Parent College Meeting

1/16-1/20 March for Life Trip

1/20 Free Football Mini-Camp for 6th-8th graders

1/21 MLK Day – SCHOOL CLOSED / Basketball Clinic

1/23 NY Choral Trip Student/Parent Meeting

1/24 National Art Honors Society

1/28 Track Team Parent Meeting

1/28-2/1 Catholic School’s Week

1/31 Josten’s Meeting with Juniors / House Meeting

1/31-2/4 Dance Team to Nationals

2/1 End of 3rd Mid-Quarter

2/1-2/2 Voices uKnighted to Memphis

2/2 JPII Gala

2/4-2/13 Choir Auditions

2/5 Jostens’ Junior Ring Order

2/6 Sophomore Retreat

2/9 ACT

2/10 Bowling Banquet

2/12 Jostens’ Junior Ring Order / PAC Meeting

2/14-2/17 Alabama Model UN

2/15 Diocesan In-Service – SCHOOL CLOSED

2/18 Presidents’ Day – SCHOOL CLOSED

2/20 Spring Innov8 Begins

2/24 College Workshop for Juniors

 

**New & Updated Announcements are in Blue** 

Basketball Clinic, 1/21

JPII Men and Women’s basketball coaches will host a FREE basketball skills clinic on Martin Luther King Day, 1/21. The basketball clinic will begin at 10:00 a.m. and finish at noon. The clinic is for girls and boys in grades 5th-8th.  Please complete the permission form and send to angi.puckett@jp2hs.org or bring completed permission form on the 21st.  Email Coach Puckett with any questions.

 

Track Team Parent Meeting, 1/28

Coach Childress will hold a parent meeting for the track team on Monday, January 28th at 5:30 p.m. in the library. Contact kim.childress@jp2hs.org with questions.

 

Camp JPII 2019 Registration OPEN

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. This summer, we welcome back such camp favorites as Science Sleuths, Volleyball, ACT Camp, History of Warfare through Dodgeball, Artist Trading Cards, Robotics, All Sports, Track, Essay Writing, Cheerleading, and Dance. We are also excited about such new offerings as Bowling, Disney, Art Camp for Younger Kids, Myths and Legends, Algebra Boot Camp, and History of Warfare through Zombies. Per your requests, we have also split the Basketball Camp into a Girls camp in the morning and a Boys camp in the afternoon. With 47 camp offerings, now more than ever Camp JPII has something for every age, every interest, and every skill set.

Please go to http://jp2hs.org/campus-life/extra-curricular-programs/camp-jpii/ to register today as spots are limited and will go fast for our most popular camps, especially with almost 800 campers last summer! Contact Betsy Pierpaoli with questions about registration, betsy.pierpaoli@jp2hs.org.

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 scheduled 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 opens Admissions Portal 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

JPII Gala, 2/2/2019

Mark your calendar for the annual JPII Gala on February 2, 2019 at the Hutton Hotel in Nashville. If you are interested in helping plan our Gala, please contact Jo Lind Weaver, jolind.weaver@jp2hs.org. Regular planning meetings are held on campus. 

 

ARTS 

Choir Auditions for 2019-2020, 2/4, 2/6, 2/7, 2/11, and 2/13

Students interested in participating in Voices uKnighted or Chamber Choir for the 2019-2020 school year will need to schedule an audition in February. Auditions will take place in 5 to 10 minute time slots on 2/4, 2/6, 2/7, 2/11, and 2/13 from 3:15-4:45 p.m. Please sign up for a time slot on Mr. O’Neill’s door. *Preparation is required for Voices uKnighted. For full instructions visit CHOIR AUDITIONS. See Mr. O’Neill in the choir room or contact him at mike.oneill@jp2hs.org if you have questions.

ALUMNI

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ATHLETICS

Basketball Clinic, 1/21

JPII Men and Women’s basketball coaches will host a FREE basketball skills clinic on Martin Luther King Day, 1/21. The basketball clinic will begin at 10:00 a.m. and finish at noon.   The clinic is for girls and boys in grades 5th-8th.  Please complete the permission form and send to angi.puckett@jp2hs.org or bring completed permission form on the 21st.  Email Coach Puckett with any questions.

 

Women’s LAX Tryouts, 1/23 and 1/24

The women’s lacrosse team will be having try-outs Jan. 23rd and 24th. Any interested female student is welcome to try out. Try-outs will start at 3:30 and last until 5:00 p.m. If anyone is interested and needs to borrow gear (a stick or goggles) please stop by Ms. Harrison’s office.

 

Track Team Parent Meeting, 1/28

Coach Childress will hold a parent meeting for the track team on Monday, January 28th at 5:30 p.m. in the library. Contact kim.childress@jp2hs.org with questions.

 

Hockey 2018-2019

The Hockey Team invites everyone to come out and watch them compete on the ice this season. For the schedule, visit JPII HOCKEY. 

 

Free Football Mini-Camp Series, January 6, 13, 20

The camp is FREE and open to all 6th-8th graders. It will be led by former NFL and Vanderbilt Lineman and current JPII Head Football Coach Justin Geisinger and runs from  3-5 p.m. at JPII. Registration is at 2:30 p.m., Schedule: Linemen Camp, OL/DL/TE (Jan. 6); Offensive Skill, QB/WR/RB (Jan. 13); Defensive Skill, LB/DB (Jan. 20). This is a non-contact camp. Players require athletic wear with cleats; bring tennis shoes in the event of poor weather. Register student’s name, position, school, and grade level: brian.sneed@jp2hs.org. 

 

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.

CHRISTIAN SERVICE

CLUBS/ACTIVITIES

Camp JPII 2019 Registration OPEN

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. This summer, we welcome back such camp favorites as Science Sleuths, Volleyball, ACT Camp, History of Warfare through Dodgeball, Artist Trading Cards, Robotics, All Sports, Track, Essay Writing, Cheerleading, and Dance. We are also excited about such new offerings as Bowling, Disney, Art Camp for Younger Kids, Myths and Legends, Algebra Boot Camp, and History of Warfare through Zombies. Per your requests, we have also split the Basketball Camp into a Girls camp in the morning and a Boys camp in the afternoon. With 47 camp offerings, now more than ever Camp JPII has something for every age, every interest, and every skill set.

Please go to http://jp2hs.org/campus-life/extra-curricular-programs/camp-jpii/ to register today as spots are limited and will go fast for our most popular camps, especially with almost 800 campers last summer! Contact Betsy Pierpaoli with questions about registration, betsy.pierpaoli@jp2hs.org.

COUNSELING

Junior Parent College Program, 1/16

The counseling office will host a Junior Parent College Program on Wednesday, January 16th from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm in the Library. The program will include valuable information on the college and postsecondary planning process.  Please don’t hesitate to contact a member of the school counseling department with questions.  We hope all junior parents can attend!  

 

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)

Armory Hours 2018-2019
Wednesday 11:00-1:00 PM**

**The Armory will be closed on Wednesdays of the weeks that we have home football games- then the Armory will be set up by the concessions stand opening at 6:00 p.m. until after half time. Please contact Leahreed08@gmail.com with any questions.

STUDENT LIFE

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.
• Senior Ads on Sale — Parents and families can purchase and design a personal ad in the yearbook for seniors.  Ads are full color.  Please see the attached flyer for more information.  THE DEADLINE FOR SENIOR ADS:  MARCH 31st.  Ads can also be purchased on jostens.com.

 

Bus Schedule 2018-2019

The 2018-2019 bus schedule is available HERE. Please contact Vicki Dorr with questions, vicki.dorr@jp2hs.org.

 

TRAVEL

Ecuador Immersion Applications Available

This language and cultural immersion will take place over the course of two weeks in Quito, Ecuador, and will give students of any Spanish level the opportunity to improve their fluency. Afternoon Spanish study will be complimented by morning and evening activities including: sampling traditional Ecuadorian foods, touring Quito’s historic district, shopping in traditional indigenous markets, hiking local mountains, visiting an Ecuadorian high school, salsa and merengue dance lessons, and more. Students will live in a homestay with warm, hospitable, and experienced Ecuadorian families, providing the student a daily opportunity to practice their Spanish and to see everyday life in this exciting South American country. Students will also travel to Mindo, a peaceful town known for its beautiful natural landscape and biodiversity, where they will hike to a gorgeous waterfall, tube down a mountain river, visit a small-business owner’s chocolate factory, and learn about the changing environmental conditions in Ecuador. 

Further information:

• Approximate Dates: Tuesday, May 28 – Tuesday, June 11 (contingent on best airfare deals)
  
• Approximate Cost: $2500 – $2800 (assuming 12 students; cost may be slightly higher or lower based on airfare)
  
• Open to students in the classes of ’20, ’21, ’22.
  
• Cost Includes:
  

• 4 hours of 1-1 daily language instruction with a skilled native teacher (40 hours total)
• Airfare and all other transportation within Ecuador
• All Food and Housing
• All Activities (dance lessons, cooking cuey, hiking, Teleferico [gondola], tubing, museum visits, historical church tours, and more)
• Weekend travel and activities
• Applications: Available by September 14, and due by Friday, September 28.
• Questions? Contact Mr. Elfers – jim.elfers@jp2hs.org 

 

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 cancelled 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 

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!