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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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Congratulations to the class of 2013 upon their graduation last Saturday! We are proud of the fine young men and women you have become and look forward to seeing how you grow on the next step of your journey. Freeman Photography took pictures onstage at graduation, and if you are interested in purchasing the photos of your graduate, you can follow these directions and view the proofs on their website. For more information, visit www.freemanphoto.com.
Please join us for an evening of wine with Msgr. Bill Young and the Board of Directors on Wednesday, May 29 from 7:00-8:30 PM in the Crosthwait Student Center. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about the Board of Directors and learn about their vision for Pope John XXIII High School and their activities over the past year. Please RSVP by May 27, 2013 by clicking this link.
Our master academic calendar for the 2013-2014 school year can be found on the school website. The textbook list can also be found on the website under the academics tab.
Below are your announcements for the week of May 28, 2013.
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1. Class of 2014 Senior Pictures
Members of the Class of 2014 will take their senior portraits for the yearbook over the summer. This year, we are using Freeman Photography for our yearbook portraits, and students will schedule their portrait sessions at their convenience over the summer. Information about scheduling your appointment can be found here, and frequently asked questions can be found here.
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2. Summer Reading
Summer reading assignments for students are being posted this week on the school website. Please check this booklist to see what books your student will need to read over the summer holidays.
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3. AP Testing Information
There is an important change in how you'll get your AP scores. This July, your AP scores will only be available online. You will not get scores in the mail. To get your AP scores, you must sign up for a free College Board account at apscore.org.
If any students who took AP tests this year have any further questions, they can contact counselor Cynthia Cox at ccox@pj23.org for more information.
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4. Parent Club
The Pope John Parent Club will have a kickoff barbecue on August 13, at the end of Lion Camp for incoming freshmen. All Pope John families are invited to come and join in the festivities! More information will be announced as the date draws nearer.
Volunteer opportunities for parents wishing to get involved with the parent club will be posted on the Pope John website shortly, so stay tuned!
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5. 2014 Gala
Our 2014 gala will be held on February 8, and we are already beginning our plans for the 10th anniversary gala for the school! If you would like to volunteer to work on this amazing event, especially in the areas of auction coordination and item solicitation, please contact gala chair Sue Bruno at phillychick424@sbcglobal.net.
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6. Library News
Do you have a used copy of The Great Gatsby, Pride and Prejudice, The Scarlet Letter or 1984? The library is now collecting novels required for classroom studies and summer reading to fill our recycling shelf. Throughout the year, students may donate to or take from this shelf of literature.
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7. Fine Arts News
From Ms. O'Donnell, retiring art teacher: I thank everyone again for the wonderful "team effort "it has taken to "build" this visual arts department over the past 9 years. I have been blessed to work with all of you and your creative students. I take incredible memories with me as I leave for Dallas with my elderly mother. Enjoy your summer! I will miss my art students!! Just a few requests for the art room: old "picture" calendars, plastic containers for water, small glass baby food jars with lids, old or new Mardi Gras beads for the Katy parade in Oct. Thank you as always!
Summer band camp is July 29-August 2 and August 5-8 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. Band members should wear shorts, bring sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and plenty of water as they will be outside much of the time. Students will need to bring their own lunch. For more information, contact Mrs. Elko at welko@pj23.org. |
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8. Yearbooks
Yearbooks were included in tuition for all students this school year. If your student has not yet picked up their yearbook, they should see Mrs. Kruse or Mrs. Blanton in room 104.
We will be publishing an extended edition that includes prom, graduation, and other late spring events. If you have photos from any Pope John events from March 20 through the end of the year, please upload them to www.replayit.com (our password is letsgolions) or send them to the yearbook staff at gkruse@pj23.org or cblanton@pj23.org.
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9. 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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10. Campus Ministry News
It's time to register for the Archdiocesan Youth Conference!! The Archdiocesan Youth Conference (AYC) gathers over 2200 participants (youth and adults) at the Hilton Americas and is one of the Office of Youth Ministry's largest evangelizing events for youth of high school age. Dates for this amazing weekend are July 19-21st. Cost is $190 and includes hotel, meals, and a tee shirt. Please see Mrs. DeMois as soon as possible to reserve your spot!
All paperwork for June's CSI session (5 day service camp) is due this week. Please contact Ms. DeMois at sdemois@pj23.org for additional information.
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11. Senior News
Seniors...Please consider donating your PJ23 uniforms to the Used Uniform sale. All proceeds will go to the Class of 2014 Senior Class Fund. It is a good way to pass on your items and help others to purchase uniforms at an affordable price. Please send your uniforms including sweatshirts and spirit shirts to the school office, marked Used Uniform Sale. |
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12. Volleyball News
The dates and time for Team Camp are set! Camp will be held at PJ23 this year in order to allow more players to attend and for the convenience of incoming players who will be new to the school. When: 7/11/13 - 7/13-13 9:00 - 11:30 (break) 1:00 - 4:30 Where: PJ23 Cost: $150 (Olympa Volleyball Camps) + $30 (t-shirt and facility usage) Please make your checks payable to PJ23 and note in the memo area that it is for Team Camp. The school will cut one check payable to Olympa. |
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13. Track and Field News
The Track & Field banquet will be held Saturday, June 1 at La Finca Mexican Restaurant (23930 Westheimer Parkway) at noon. All track and field participants are invited to celebrate a great season!
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14. Cross Country News
Attention all returning and potential cross country runners:
I am very pleased and honored to be assuming the role of head boys and girls cross country coach for the upcoming 2013 season. Now that finals and the school year are winding down, I would like to set up a contact list of all of the students who are planning on running with us this coming fall. Please take a few moments to email (or call-in if you prefer) the following information to me so that I can begin to set up a preliminary roster.
1. Name and grade
2. Email address and best telephone number to reach you
3. The name(s) and dates of any summer training/running programs that you will participating in.
It is also my hope to set up an occasion in the early summer months during which we can all meet as a team to discuss my plans and expectations for the upcoming season and then afterward go for a team run.
Thank you and I look forward to working with all of you this fall!
Coach Jeff Tesone
jtesone@pj23.org
(281) 693-1000 ex. 120
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15. Strength and Conditioning Camp
Pope John's summer Strength and Conditioning camp will run from June 10 through July 18, Mondays through Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. The camp is open to all students entering the 7th through 12th grades and who are interested in improving their athletic performance. To register, please fill out this form and return it to the school before June 6.
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