Knight Notes
Dear JPII Community,
Seniors have four more days until graduation. Many are finishing up their Advanced Placement exams and other finals. Today they will gather for their Senior Walk and we will line the hallways to wish them a happy, but tearful goodbye.
The Class of 2019 has many reasons to stand tall as they walk the halls for the last time. As a class, they have completed thousands of hours of service, transforming the lives of people in their community, throughout the country, and across the globe with acts of mercy, compassion, and support. Academically, they have the second highest ACT composite score in the history of the school and in the arts and athletics they have received numerous honors and recognition. Collectively, they have taken an incredibly rigorous course load over four years. Individually, they have each developed a personal passion for learning, interests in new subjects, and the ability to meet challenges, all of which will make them successful in their careers. In the fall, this class will matriculate to top colleges and universities throughout the United States. They are grateful for and humbled by, their God-given gifts. Personally, I believe they are a wonderful group of people, each with their strengths and weaknesses, but all with the gift of making our lives better for having known them. Farewell Class of 2019! You will be missed but never forgotten. Let your faith take you beyond yourselves and go out and build God’s kingdom everywhere you go.
For our families of graduates, Senior Awards Night is Thursday, May 16 at 6:00 pm and all are invited to join us as we recognize the seniors and their accomplishments. Baccalaureate Mass is Saturday, May 18 at 4:00 pm at The Catholic Pastoral Center. Graduation is Sunday, May 19 at 1:30 pm at the Grand Ole Opry. Please contact Dana Hanson if you have questions about graduation events or need graduation tickets, dana.hanson@jp2hs.org.
On May 24, we will begin our summer hours. Offices will be open from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Monday through Friday except for the first week of July. July 1-5 the school will be closed. Over the summer you will periodically receive announcements and news via email. Be on the lookout for a message from me about new uniform options soon.
Finally, we are collecting used backpacks for the Hendersonville Police Department’s K9 Unit. We hope to donate 40 backpacks, which they will use in training exercises. If you are replacing your current backpack and would like to donate it to this cause, please deposit it in the box located as you exit the academic wing.
Sincerely,
Mike Deely
QUICK VIEW of UPCOMING EVENTS
5/6-5/10 & 5/13-5/17 AP Exams
5/15 Senior Walk / Track Banquet
5/16 Graduation Practice / Senior Honors Night
5/17 End of 4th Quarter
5/18 Baccalaureate Mass 4:00 pm at Catholic Pastoral Center
5/19 Graduation 1:30 pm at Grand Ole Opry / Project Graduation
5/20-5/21 Exams / All Buses Depart at 12:45 pm
5/22 Last Day of School / Make Up Exam Day / Early Dismissal / All Buses Depart at 10:30 am / End of 2nd Semester
5/22-5/23 Volleyball Tryouts
5/23 Administrative Day / Faculty & Staff End of Year Luncheon
5/25 School Physicals (9:00 am freshmen & soph / 10:00 am jr & sr)
5/27 Memorial Day – SCHOOL CLOSED
5/29 Boys’ Basketball JV & V Tryouts / Women’s Basketball Tryouts
5/29-5/30 Boys’ Basketball Freshmen Tryouts
5/31 Summer School Registration
61/ Golden Tate Event / SAT
6/3 Mills Uniform Sizing Event
6/3-6/28 Camp JPII
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**
- 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.
Camp JPII, 6/3-6/28
With over 500 campers already signed up (the fastest we have hit 500), 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 47 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 ACT Primer, 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@
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
ATTENTION JPII Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts
We would like to spotlight the scouts in our school for their service to their troops and in our community! If your student is a member of the Girl Scouts or Boy Scouts and has received any awards or commendations this school year, please submit the news and any photos to Martin Strobel, Director of Communications, at martin.strobel@jp2hs.org.
ARTS
No announcements.
ALUMNI
No announcements.
ATHLETICS
Swim Team 2019-2020
Interested in joining the JPII Swim Team next year? Please come by Coach Judson’s classroom C106 one day this week and sign up on the sheet outside her classroom. The JPII swim team is a fall and winter Innov8 (but if you play a fall sport you can join in during winter Innov8). We do require that you have previous swim team experience and tryouts may be necessary depending on the number of sign-ups for next year. To be able to register for this Innov8 you will need permission from Coach Judson first.
Student Athletic Trainer Aid 2019
We currently have 2 spots open to help as a student athletic trainer
aid during football season. If you are interested in being a student
athletic trainer aid for the football team please email athletic
trainer, Jason Everhardt, jason.everhardt@jp2hs.org.
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
Enrollment Contracts
Enrollment Contracts for the 2019-2020 academic year and a $300 Enrollment Fee were due in the business office by February 1, 2019 in order to register for classes. Preference in class registration is given on a first returned, first served basis.
Financial Aid Application Deadline, 2/1
The deadline to apply for need-based financial aid was February 1, 2019. Parents can still complete the application at www.factstuitionaid.com, but will not be guaranteed consideration. Funds are awarded on a first-come-first-serve basis. More information about the financial aid process can be found on our website.
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
JPII Campus Ministry Liturgical Schedule
Here at JPII we have a robust liturgical schedule as part of our commitment to the Church’s Mission to spread the Gospel and educate the whole person. If you are interested in joining us for Mass, daily Adoration, or Liturgy of the Hours, please send an email to Fr. Andrew Forsythe at fr.forsythe@jp2hs.org requesting to be on the list to receive a weekly liturgical schedule or click HERE to view the Google doc.
During Lent, families are invited to join us in our chapel for prayer for our school in Eucharistic Adoration. Please sign-up by Ash Wednesday, March 6th at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfuq9BiMFtxu6IuG2loN5Vcwmcm9MXeQA5xdZNkyIMEqHYXYw/viewform
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.
Service Hours DUE 4/30
As we begin the 2nd semester, all students are encouraged to check their X2VOL accounts to review the status of their service requirements for the school year. Service requirements must be completed in full by April 30th. All hours must be logged and verified through X2VOL. Please email Ms. Bologa with any questions about X2VOL or service opportunities at maddie.bologa@jp2hs.org.
*ATTENTION SENIORS! Any senior who has not met the 25 hours of service by April 30th will not be permitted to participate in any senior activities (Decision Day Celebration, Senior Assembly, Senior Walk, Senior Honors Night, Baccalaureate Mass, Graduation, and Project Graduation).
Service Requirements
Seniors and Juniors must complete 25 hours
Sophomores must complete 20 hours
Freshmen must complete 15 hours
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 500 campers already signed up (the fastest we have hit 500), 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 47 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 ACT Primer, 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@
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)
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
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.
- Senior Ads on Sale — Parents and families can purchase and design a personal ad in the yearbook for seniors. Ads are full color. THE DEADLINE FOR SENIOR ADS IS EXTENDED TO 4/20 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
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!
