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Important Events
August 23, 2012
7:00 AM
Yearbook Photo Makeups
August 28, 2012
6:30 PM
Back to School Night
September 3, 2012
Labor Day Holiday - NO SCHOOL
September 7, 2012
12:00 PM
Early Dismissal for Students
September 7, 2012
12:00 PM
Senior Photo Makeups
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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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Back to School Night will be held Tuesday, August 28 at 6:30 p.m. The evening will start with a welcome and introductions in the competition gymnasium, and the classroom program will run from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. All parents are welcome to come and meet the staff and their student's teachers for the 2012-2013 school year.
We have a new policy for the 2012-2013 school year to help make our school safer - all guests will be required to sign in at the front desk and receive a visitor's badge. Guests without badges will be escorted to the front office before being allowed to finish their business at the school. Thank you for your cooperation in helping us make a secure campus for our students to learn!
Below are your announcements for the week of August 20, 2012. |
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1. 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 100% towards your family commitment requirements, 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 (Wednesday, August 22 and Friday, September 7, respectively), so make sure you don't miss this opportunity!
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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. Lunch Accounts
The lunch line will be cash-only for the week of August 20-24 due to technical issues. Once they are resolved, each student will be receiving an account number and instructions on how to add money to the account through the online service. For more information, contact Mrs. Ann Justus.
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4. New Sign on Grand Parkway
Our Paddles Up project from the 2012 gala was a huge success and raised much-needed funds for a new sign on the Grand Parkway. We have received multiple bids for signs for the entrance from 99. Due to the construction on the expansion of the freeway, the facilities committee wants to see the finished height of the of the freeway before deciding on the height of the sign. A shorter sign similar to the one in the front entrance may be installed, or a taller sign visible from the freeway may be selected if the height and cost are within the budget constraints. If you have any further questions about this project, please contact Candace Brawner in the Advancement office.
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5. 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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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. Carpool Coordinator
We are looking for a Carpool Coordinator for the 2012-2013 school year. If you are interested in volunteering for this position, please e-mail Carole at choth@pj23.org.
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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. Campus Ministry News
We will be putting together our team for Kairos V within the next three weeks! Pray about how the Holy Spirit can use your gifts to reach out to your peers!! Anyone interested in leading should write a paragraph about how you've been living your faith & drop it off in the Campus Ministry office - essays are due August 31.
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10. Book Drive
As part of her Girl Scout Project, Hannah Krusleski, Class of 2014, will be collecting books at Pope John for the Learn English Ministry. The book drive will take place from August 20th thru August 31st. The books can be new or gently used, preferably children or young adult books, with the level of reading being beginner to intermediate. However, other books will also be accepted. The collection box will be located just outside of the front office. If you have any questions please contact Hannah at hkkrusleski@gmail.com. Thank you for your support.
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11. Senior News
Used Uniform Sale
The class of 2013 will be holding a used uniform sale during the Back to School Night activities on August 28. If you have any used uniform items that you are able to donate, please drop them off at the office.
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The poinsettia sale has begun. These are the most beautiful poinsettias from Brookwood. Every senior student should have received an order form at Lion Pride Day. Make sure to get your orders in before the October deadline!
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Senior year is an exciting time for students and PJ23 has a number of traditions that highlight the uniqueness of being a Senior Lion. There are several activities scheduled throughout the year both for our seniors and to raise funds for end-of-year activities. Fundraising is primarily to offset the cost of prom and to have a Senior Fun Day after senior finals. Lots of volunteers are needed for these activities - parents and students. Please read the attached descriptions and return your volunteer form as soon as possible. Thank you in advance for all your support. ------------------------------------------------------------------ There is a Facebook group for senior parents to get senior-related news, ask questions, and learn more about this exciting year! Go to the Facebook page and request to join, and you can get started learning everything there is to be about being a senior parent!
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12. Chick-fil-a Breakfasts
Starting Tuesday, August 21, the senior class will be selling chicken breakfast biscuits from Chick-fil-a before school. Make sure to support the class of 2013!
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13. Girls Basketball News
The girls basketball team will begin their pre-season workouts on Monday, August 27. Any girls interested in playing basketball for Pope John this year should contact Megan Rogers, Cavan Reilly, or Coach Linhart for more information. |
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14. Class of 2012 Gift
If you have not been in the new gym since the end of school last May, next time you are on campus, take a minute to check out the new graphics on the gym walls. As a gift to the school, the Class of 2012 purchased the vinyl lion designs and lettering that you will see on the south wall of the gym. In addition, the Class of 2012 purchased the lettering you will see in the main school building. The Class of 2012 would like to thank McCord Lithographic Concepts for their help in the design and installation of the graphics.
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