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Important Events
February 9, 2013
8:00 AM
High School Placement Test: Make-Up Date
February 9, 2013
6:00 PM
Aloha! Gala and Auction
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Athletic Events
February 4, 2013 4:00 PM Varsity Baseball vs. Mount Carmel AcademyFebruary 4, 2013 5:00 PM Varsity Girls Soccer vs. Northland ChristianFebruary 4, 2013 7:00 PM Varsity Boys Soccer vs. Northland ChristianFebruary 5, 2013 4:30 PM JV Boys Basketball vs. Awty InternationalFebruary 5, 2013 6:00 PM Varsity Girls Basketball vs. Awty InternationalFebruary 5, 2013 7:30 Varsity Boys Basketball vs. Awty InternationalJanuary 7, 2013 4:00 PM Varsity Baseball vs. HCYAJanuary 7, 2013 4:30 PM JV Girls Basketball at Westbury ChristianFebruary 7, 2013 4:30 PM JV Boys Basketball at Westbury ChristianFebruary 7, 2013 6:00 PM Varsity Girls Basketball at Westbury ChristianFebruary 7, 2013 7:30 PM Varsity Boys Basketball at Westbury ChristianFebruary 8, 2013 5:00 PM Varsity Girls Soccer at Lutheran SouthFebruary 8, 2013 7:00 PM Varsity Boys Soccer at Lutheran SouthFebruary 9, 2013 Swimming at HAPPI Meet - Senior Recognition DayFebruary 9, 2013 11:00 AM JV Baseball at Mount Carmel Academy |
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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 atm8789@sbcglobal.net. |
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The Tuition and fees for 2013-2014 will be announced this week via email and on the Pope John website. Registration material for next year will be sent home this week with students.
Father Bob will not be on campus Monday or Wednesday of this week. Due to this, we will not be hosting confession or Mass on either day.
Below are your announcements for the week of February 4, 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 10-carat aquamarine has been set by Amber Designs of Katy and is just stunning! It won't be too late to snag this for your Valentine!
This stylish Versace "Elettra" bag could be yours! Complete with hand-stitching and the finest materials, your bag could be the talk of the town!
Also new for this year's auction is a tuition package! Come and bid on tuition for one student for the 2013-2014 school year, along with a gift certificate to Sue Mills, kudos in the sports programs, and a yearbook ad! Make sure you're ready for this auction first!
Make sure to come to the gala on February 9, 2013 and bid on these amazing items!
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1. Raffle Tickets
Tomorrow is the LAST DAY for students to turn in money for raffle tickets! 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. As of January 2012, MORE THAN 70 FAMILIES have received some credit towards their family commitment for raffle sales. 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
We need volunteers to assist us with check in and check out. 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 on Thursday, February 7 and Friday, February 8th and the morning and early afternoon of February 9th, and then clean-up volunteers will be needed on Sunday. We are in need of heavy lifters on Thursday and Sunday and lots of volunteers to set up on Friday and Saturday. Please contact Sue Bruno at SBAloha13@gmail.com if you are interested in helping with either one of these areas.
Thank you for your support and we look forward to another successful event. Kristi Rogers & Sue Bruno |
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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. Academic TAPPS
Five students participated in the TAPPS district academic competition on Saturday.Three of those students qualified for the state competition in Austin in April. Congratulations to Daniel Hajovsky- 2nd place in Advanced Math, Jadzi Roopchand- 3rd place in Spelling, and Brian Perilla- 4th place in Social Studies. A big thank you to Ms. Meneilly, Mr. Stuck, and Ms. Barry for driving and helping administer and grade tests.
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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
Coming up: the ART TAPPS Division 4A District Meet to be held on SAT Feb. 23. Please see Ms. O'Donnell in the art room regarding varied categories for entries. Needed - more computer art and digital photography, textiles, assemblages. All entries will be documented for entry by Feb. 12.
ART BOOTH - PJ Garage Sale SAT March 3- All art students are asked to gather together any items that you have to donate to this booth - clothes, books, games, furniture, kitchen supplies, ec. - Ms. Hymes will be coordinating this with all parents who can help. Contact her at cynthia.hymes@sbcglobal.net. This is an important fundraiser event for our Art Department. More email info will follow in the weeks ahead. Also, you may contact Ms. O'Donnell at codonnell@pj23.org. Thank you as always for all of your support of our art program!
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8. Campus Ministry News
Kairos VI is just around the corner! Dates are April 11-14th. If you'd like to attend, please be sure and sign up in the Campus Ministry office as soon as possible.
This summer, the Campus Ministry department will be hosting a trip to the Steubenville Conference in Atlanta, July 18-21st. Estimated cost of the trip is $650-700. Please sign up in the Campus Ministry office if you'd like to attend.
Works of Mercy hours and Reflection Papers for Sophomores are due March 18th. Please see the website for specific details and requirements.
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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. Scrips Fundraising
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 shopwithscrip.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! Pope John's enrollment number is D6LLFDF33573L - you can order online and it will notify the school's organizers that your order is ready. Call or email Ann Justus at annjsts@netzero.net for any questions. We will be making a Scrips order this Tuesday! |
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11. NHS News
- Mark your calendars for Lion Nation Night on Saturday March 2nd at 6 P.M. ! This year's Lion Nation Night will showcase even more Pope John XXIII talent. Check the weekly newsletter for ticket info.
- Lion Nation Night talent auditions will be February 12, 2013 after school in room 114. We are looking for musicians, actors, dancers, comedians, bands, and soloists to perform at this year's Lion Nation Night. Cash prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. For more information contact Miss Burkholder or Miss Nosser .
- NHS will be selling candygrams for $1.00 in celebration of Valentine's Day! See an NHS member during lunch between February 11 - 13 to have a candygram delivered to that special someone.
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12. Lunch Accounts
All students MUST have their lunch accounts updated and not overdrawn in order to receive lunch. If your account is overdrawn, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PURCHASE LUNCH. THE ACCOUNTS WILL CUTOFF MONDAY IF NEGATIVE.
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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 -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. Volleyball News
1) Open Gym held on Tuesday evenings in PJ23 main gym; 6:30 - 7:30 pm. 2) Spring Training is held on Wednesdays and Fridays, 3:30 - 4:45 beginning 2/27/13 and running thru 5/10/13. |
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