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Athletic Events
January 7, 2013 5:30 PM JV Girls Basketball vs. Houston ChristianJanuary 7, 2013 7:00 PM Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Houston ChristianJanuary 8, 2013 4:30 PM JV Boys Basketball vs. Emery WeinerJanuary 8, 2013 5:00 PM Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Emery WeinerJanuary 8, 2013 6:00 PM Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Emery WeinerJanuary 8, 2013 7:00 PM Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Emery WeinerJanuary 9, 2013 7:00 PM Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Houston ChristianJanuary 10, 2013 5:00 PM Varsity Girls Soccer at Westbury ChristianJanuary 10, 2013 5:30 PM JV Girls Basketball at KinkaidJanuary 10, 2013 7:00 PM Varsity Boys Soccer at Westbury ChristianJanuary 11, 2013 4:30 PM JV Boys Basketball at Northland ChristianJanuary 11, 2013 6:00 PM Varsity Girls Basketball at Northland ChristianJanuary 11, 2013 7:30 PM Varsity Boys Basketball at Northland ChristianJanuary 11-12, 2013 Swimming at TISCA Zone Meet in Corpus Christi |
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Weekly e-Bulletin will be sent out every Monday. Announcements must be
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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 atm8789@sbcglobal.net. |
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Welcome back for a new semester, Lions!
We have begun a new way for parents to earn their family commitment credit just by doing their everyday shopping! All purchases of gift cards from GLScrips.com will give a percentage of the card amount back to Pope John - half towards the club or activity of your choice, and half to your family commitment! Our next order will go through on Thursday, January 10. Call or email Ann Justus at annjsts@netzero.net.
Below are your announcements for the week of January 7, 2013. |
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GALA ITEM OF THE WEEK
Wondering what great items we will be presenting at our gala this year? Make sure to check this space weekly for our Item of the Week!
This week's featured item is a signed poster of Joe Montana. This framed item would be a wonderful addition to any football lover's home.
Make sure to come to the gala on February 9, 2013 and bid on this amazing item!
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1. Raffle Tickets
We only have two ticket collection days remaining (Tuesday, January 15 and Tuesday, February 5) so make sure you get your tickets and money in, Lions! You won't want to miss out on the two spring raffle holidays!
Families will also be able to sell extra raffle tickets to go towards their family commitment credit. For every ticket/book that is sold above the 15 that are required to receive all of the raffle holidays and incentives, the family will receive family commitment credit. For example, if you sell 20 books, you would get credit for 5 for your family commitment (or $100). If you have any questions about the raffle and family commitment, please contact Julie Koch, Gillian Kruse, or Candace Brawner, raffle chairs.
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2. Pope John 5K Fun Run
Mark your calendars and put on your running shoes! The Pope John Get UP! And Glow 5K Fun Run will be held on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at 4:30 PM. A Family 1K race will start at 5:00 PM, followed by the 5K at 6:00 PM. The Get Up and GLOW 5k Fun Run supports the athletic programs at Pope John XXIII High School. Participants in this chipped evening race will run the course accessorized with glow sticks to make a visible, glowing show of how important athletics are to our school and community. Entry fees are $25 (over 10) and $15 for the Under 10 and Family 1K. Registration is available online. For information or sponsorship opportunities please contact Claire Hein Blanton, cblanton@pj23.org.
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3. Aloha! Gala
Final preparations are in full swing for 2013 Annual Auction and Gala. We hope you are attending this years "Aloha" themed event. Invitations will be mailed out later this week so please continue to save the date.
Silent auction items are currently being collected. The deadline for submitting your items is January 25, 2013. Donation forms can be found online or available at the front office. Any questions should be directed to our Silent Auction Chair, Ann Fontenot. Ann's contact information is as follows; ann.fontenot@earthlink.net or 832-212-5204. Our decorating committee leaders are in need of some volunteers to help assemble table center pieces. Please contact Norma Noonan @ nnoonan1@comcast.net if you are interested in lending a hand. There is also a need for volunteers to help set up the 2 days prior to the actual event. We will be working the day and evening of Friday, February 8th and the morning and early afternoon of February 9th. Please contact Sue Bruno at SBAloha13@gmail.com if you are interested. Thank you for your support and we look forward to another successful event.
>> Kristi Rogers & Sue Bruno You may underwrite a portion of the event (or solicit an area business to do so), solicit or donate an item (the amount it sells for is the amount you will receive in credit), or solicit an advertisement for the gala program. The deadlines for these are in late January to early February, so you've got some time to start working on your family commitment credit!
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4. Garage Sale
The Sr. Class of 2013 is hosting a community-wide Garage Sale; we would like to invite your club, team or group to this fundraising event.
Event will be Saturday March 2nd, 2013 from 7:30 am to noon in our school gym. The cost is $30.00 for a 12X12 size booth. Booths will be reserved on a first come, first served basis. Please contact me as soon as possible to reserve your booth.
We will also be inviting outside vendors to participate starting in Jan, so act fast to guarantee your spot. This is a great way to clean out your clutter and raise money for your organization.
Thank you,
Ana Sanchez
Garage Sale Chair
Cell 281-932-2486
ams1965@att.net
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5. Campus Ministry News
All Freshman Works of Mercy paperwork was due Monday, January 7th. This includes the reflection paper and the Works of Mercy evaluation forms.
Welcome back to those who attended the Kairos V retreat!! Many thanks go out to Mr. Petersen, Mr. Catalanotto, Mr. Caruthers, Mr. Watson, and Fr. Bob for their selfless sacrifice this past weekend!! Thank you also to the parents of the retreatants for your support & prayers - especially Mrs. Posey, the Kopf family, Ms. Hodges, Ms. Bruno, and the LeClairs! Please continue to pray for those who attended as they begin to live the Fourth Day! Stay tuned to Lion Nation News for dates of upcoming Kairos reunion activities.
Pope John XXIII is very blessed have adoration of the Blessed Sacrament a couple times per month, usually on the first and third Fridays. Parent volunteers are needed to sign up to adore Christ in the Eucharist for hour time slots, allowing the students to come and go to adoration as fits their schedules. Volunteers sign up as fits their schedules throughout the year. If you would like to be on the email list of volunteers for adoration, please email Becky Neeson at atm8789@sbcglobal.net.
Just a reminder - Mass is offered in the school chapel on Mondays at 3:20 p.m. and Wednesdays at 7:00 a.m. All students, parents, and teachers are welcome to attend.
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6. Electronics Recycling
Don't toss out those old cell phones, laptops, or ink cartridges! This year, Pope John is collecting used electronics, ink cartridges, and jewelry for recycling and will receive fundraising dollars for the technology department for every item donated. Bring your items to the business office and drop them off in the marked box! Every little bit helps both the school and the environment. Contact Gillian Kruse at gkruse@pj23.org for more information. |
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7. Fine Arts News
From the Fine ARTS DEPARTMENT teachers-
Thank you to each and every Fine Arts student and family for your generosity regarding our 17th departmental service project for the Krause Teen Center. We delivered numerous gifts and over $600 in gift cards brought in during the Christmas Fine Arts Showcase! Our NAHS artists also designed 3 dozen wooden ornaments to go along. We will collect again at the Spring Arts Showcase! The Krause Center director was most appreciative for her teens and their needs!
We have two exciting art competitions coming up - KAA/LSAG (deadline Jan. 16) and TAPPS ART Division 4A(deadline Feb.8). Students need to check in with Ms. O'Donnell ASAP regarding categories and jurying. You need NOT be an art class student to enter. Computer-rendered art and graphic arts entries are both needed. Our PJ artists continue to do quite well in these competitions!
Congrats to Emily Gary, class of 2013, whose Christmas card art design was chosen for the annual Pope John XXIII Christmas card this year. Thank you for sharing your talents, Emily!
Personal comment from Ms. O'Donnell, art teacher - How exciting it was to see so many Pope John alumnae at the first annual Christmas get-together! Many of their artworks grace our walls today! Many fond memories of art classes and events were shared with them from over the past 9 years!
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8. Volleyball News
There will be a volleyball meeting on Friday, January 18, 2013 at 3pm in the foyer of the new gym. All 2012 members of the Lady Lion volleyball program need to attend as well as anyone interested in trying out for the 2013 season.
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9. Yearbook
The 2012-2013 Lion Pride Yearbook staff is hard at work completing this year's yearbook, and they need your help! We are in need of candid and staged photos from all clubs, sports, events, and just general life at Pope John! You can upload photos straight from your smartphone or computer into the yearbook's design program with ReplayIt! The Pope John password to register is letsgolions.
Senior ads for the back of the yearbook are now for sale. Honor your favorite senior with a message, photo, or blessing. Ads can be ordered with this form, turned into yearbook advisors Claire Hein Blanton or Gillian Kruse.
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10. NHS Blood Drive
NHS Blood Drive - January 14, 2013 - Old Gymnasium
Please sign up by going to www.giveblood.org and entering sponsor code U205 .
Students who are under the age of 18 must have a parent's signature and release waiver to donate.
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11. Biology News
Biology class is in need of any old magazines like Nat Geo, Ranger Rick, or Big Back Yard, or other magazines that would have pictures of animals (hunting, birding & fishing too) OR any really old reference type books that feature animals. These will be cut up for the pictures as students work on various projects throughout the year, so the condition does not matter. I don't need housekeeping magazines or news magazines, just animal magazines or books. Send them to Mrs. Osterman in room 216.
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12. Chick-fil-a Breakfasts
The senior class will be selling chicken breakfast biscuits from Chick-fil-a before school on Tuesdays. Make sure to support the class of 2013!
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13. Senior News
Sr. Class lunches: The Senior Class is invited to the half-café during regular lunch time, to share lunch with your fellow classmates and hear about upcoming news for the Class of 2013! Lunch will be provided and served by Senior Parents. .
-Wednesday-Jan. 16
- Wednesday -Feb. 20
- Wednesday -Mar. 20
- Wednesday -May 1
Senior Parents, if you would like to coordinate, participate or donate to a lunch, please contact Joanne Krohn at jkrohn1@comcast.net.
PROM News:
Prom will be held at The Tuscany Villa Friday April 19th, 2013. The Tuscany Villa is located at 3330 FM 1463, Katy, TX 77494.
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14. Steps for Students
Steps for Students is an annual archdiocesan-wide event where all school and parish communities can come together as one to support Catholic education. The goal of Steps for Students is to raise awareness of the importance of a Catholic education and provide much needed resources for our Catholic Schools. This day of family fun includes a 5k USA Track and Field Association sanctioned race, the David K. Guite Memorial 1k Family Fun Run, Catholic School Parade and Post Race Party. By registering to run and joining the Pope John XXIII team you can designate your registration fee and any pledges you collect to benefit your school's team. The race this year will be on February 2, 2012. More information about the race and registration can be found at:
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15. Girls Basketball News
Well, we are back from Disney!!! It was a wonderful trip that I hope the girl's will remember forever. We were able to visit all 4 major theme parks, and ride things like the Rock'n Roller Coaster, Tower of Terror, Star Tours, Soar, Test Track, Everest Expedition, Buzz Lightyear, Space Mountain, The Hulk, The Amazing Spider-man, and much much more!!
We played some basketball too! Our first 2 games found us with opponents who could flat out shoot. That included our second game where they hit 12 3 pointers and shot over 50% from behind the 3 pt. line. After both games I would get stopped by parents from the opposing team who were amazed at how our girl's continued to play hard even despite the lopsided score. We continued to get complements on our never give-up attitude and effort the entire tournament. I found that a lot of people on the sidelines had come to respect Pope John 23 and were rooting for us to pull this thing out. The girl's did a fantastic job of representing our school, our program, and themselves. Megan Rogers was voted onto the All-Tournament team by the opposing coaches we played against. Congratulations !!!!!!!
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