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Important Events
August 6, 2012
9:00 AM
Senior Yearbook Portraits
August 13, 2012
Freshman Orientation
August 14, 2012
8:30 AM
Lion Pride Day (all grades)
August 15, 2012
First Day of School (Mass of the Feast of the Assumption)
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Submit an Announcement
The
Weekly e-Bulletin will be sent out every Monday. Announcements must be
submitted by Friday at noon to be included in the next week's bulletin. All announcements are approved by Tim
Petersen prior to publication.
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Prayer Line
At Pope John, our school community lifts each other up in prayer during
times of need. If you have a prayer request, or to join the prayer line,
please email pj23prays@yahoo.com. |
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As we approach the beginning of a new school year, we are also announcing that the rewrite of our school By-laws is now complete.
It is time to begin establishing a permanent Board of Directors for Pope John XXIII High School. At the current time, Msgr. Bill Young remains the Chairman of the Board of Directors. He has asked the rewrite committee to assist him in receiving nominations and advising him on the first five selections. [We must have five members of the Board to conduct business].
If you are interested in serving on the Board, we will be holding an informational meeting on Wednesday, August 1st at 7:30 PM in the new gym. At the close of this meeting, we will be accepting resumes of interested parties.
The first step you should take is to pray and ask our heavenly Father if this is something He is asking of you. A position on the Board is one of service. Ask yourself if you have a servant's heart and are willing to commit your time, talent, and treasures to the service of the school.
The Board of Directors' work is to help ensure the success of the school. You will, if asked, assist in establishing the policies by which the school functions. School polices concern financial matters, building and grounds advice, and advancement. Each year the Board establishes a budget and monitors compliance. The Board establishes various committees to aid in supporting the mission of the school. You will be expected to help on at least one committee. In addition, you must be able to maintain confidence on Board matters and agree to be active in attendance and energy.
A major function of Board members is diligently working to ensure the financial strength of Pope John XXIII. You will be asked to support enthusiastically the financial programs such as the Capital Campaign, Annual Fund, etc.
We look forward to seeing you on August 1st.
Below are your announcements for the week of May 21, 2012. |
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1. Schedules for 2012-2013
A number of students still have gaps in their class schedules. Please check your schedule on Netclassroom and if you still need to finalize your schedule, please email Mr. Stuck at cstuck@pj23.org.
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2. Student Parking Permits
A notice about parking permits for the 2012-2013 school year. Students may begin to pick up parking registration forms from Mrs. Hoth in the front office. All information on the vehicle registration forms must be filled out before parking permits may be issued. Student parking is $150. Students must provide a valid driver's license (photo id) and a copy of insurance coverage. No specific parking spots by number will be issued. Students may park in any area on the west side of the building or on the east side of the new gym as long as they have a parking permit on their vehicles. Those spots designated for staff (west parking lot) and the parking spots in the circle in front of the building are off limits for student parking.
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3. Campus Ministry News
Take advantage of your time this summer and serve those in need!! This is a great time to fulfill your Works of Mercy requirements for the next school year. Please be sure and visit the Campus Ministry section of our Pope John website for updates and new information!
The Down Syndrome Association of Houston has a day camp called Camp Ability on July 30-August 3. Students can earn service hours for half days or entire days of volunteering as counselors: 8:30 AM-12:30 PM, or 12:30-4:30 PM, or all day 8:30-4:30. Counselors work with children with Down syndrome ages 13-17 years old and their typical siblings. Camp Ability is indoors and located near 290 and W. Tidwell, street address is 7015 W. Tidwell, Bldg G Suite 108, Houston, 77092. Go to www.dsah.org for more information, or call Mrs. Ann Fontenot at 832-212-5204.
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4. Football Camp
All students who are participating in Pope John's football camp during the week of August 6 need to fill out these forms - Liability Waiver and Emergency Contact forms.
The schedule for camp is available on the Pope John website.
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5. Band Camp
Band camp will be held from 8:00 am until 4:00 pm on July 30 - August 3 and then on August 6-10 from 6-9 pm. Students should bring their own lunch, plenty of water, and sunscreen. The camp is mandatory for all students who are enrolled in band for the 2012-2013 school year. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Elko at welko@pj23.org.
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6. NHS News
There are some important dates for the National Honor Society early next school year - be sure to mark them on your calendars!
August 20th - National Honor Society applications for the 2012 - 2013 school year will be available to students who meet the following criteria:
- GPA of 3.5 or higher
-The student has been enrolled at Pope John XXIII for at least one full semester
September 10th - National Honor Society applications are due
September 19th - National Honor Society Blood Drive 9 am - 3 pm in the gym
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7. Summer Reading
The summer reading assignments for the upcoming school year are available on the school's website. Make sure to get your reading done before school starts back up again!
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8. Autumn Harvest Market
1st Annual Autumn Harvest Market, featuring Arts, Crafts and Boutique Items, from 7:30am - 1:00pm in the school gym on Saturday, October 27. 12x12 spaces are available to rent for $50. If interested, please contact Jackie Sitton re: Autumn Harvest Market at autumnharvestmarket@yahoo.com. Space is limited so act fast! Call or email me if you have any questions!
-- Jackie Sitton, 713 540-5237
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9. Family Commitment Opportunities
We are once again selling advertisements in our student directory and also adding advertisements in the fall sports program. Both of these ad sales count towards family commitment, so make sure to solicit your favorite businesses or add in an ad of your own to help with your family commitment for the 2012-2013 school year!
The forms for both the student directory and the fall sports program can be found on the school's website. The deadlines are coming up soon, so make sure you don't miss this opportunity!
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10. Sports Program Kudos
We will be selling kudos in the fall sports program for anyone who wants to show their support for their favorite athlete, cheerleader, or band member! Kudos are available in quarter, half, and full page sizes. Kudos are due to Gillian Kruse in the Advancement Office by Friday, September 7.
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