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 December 16, 2013
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2014 Gala
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We hope that everyone has a blessed and merry Christmas holidays! We will see you in the new year! Classes resume on Monday, January 6 for a Crimson day.

 

Below are your announcements for the week of December 16, 2013.
1. End of Semester Grades

The Grade portion of NetClassroom will be unavailable for students and parents while teachers are finalizing grades.

 

Report Cards will be mailed on December 26th and NetClassroom will be available at that time.

2. Raffle News
Make sure to sell your raffle tickets over the holidays! Each student will need to have turned in $320 worth of raffle tickets by January 21 in order for students to earn the last raffle holiday of Valentine's Day.
3. 2014 Gala

The tenth annual school gala - Prom: The Retro Romance - will be here before you know it! The school is currently looking for items to list in our silent and live auction during the event, and if you have any, it's time to send them in to the Advancement office! We are also looking for some volunteers to help us solicit items from their favorite local businesses. While you are out doing your holiday shopping, please take this item donation form to your favorite businesses and ask for their support of our school! We are especially interested in items in the men's, collegiate, beauty, and evening-out categories.  Please consider picking up an item in one of these categories for the auction when you are doing your shopping during the holidays.

 

We have had some great items come in so far! To check them out (and plan your purchases ahead of time), view our photo album online!

 

For more information about this year's gala, please contact Sue Bruno at [email protected]

4. Senior Yearbook Ads
The Pope John yearbook is now selling senior recognition ads in the back of the 2013-2014 school yearbook! Make sure to honor your favorite senior with a full, half, or quarter size page. Please return your artwork with the order form to [email protected].
5. Campus Ministry News

Students, it's time to begin signing up for our Kairos VIII retreat which will be held Feb 27th - Mar 2nd!! Stop by Campus Ministry to register!

 

Our school will be hosting the NET ministries team in January in preparation for our Senior Retreat. We are in need of several families that are able to provide housing for one evening (January 21st) & meals for several college aged missionaries. These missionaries dedicate a year to traveling around the country and serving parishes and schools by offering a variety of retreats. You may view their website at www.netusa.org for additional information. Please email Mrs. DeMois if you are able to help. [email protected] 

 

Angel for a Day - this is a Works of Mercy opportunity that will take place January 25th, 2014. Students will give underprivileged children, aged 5-10 yrs old, a day of fun by participating in a 2 hour bowling excursion! If you'd like to sign up, please stop by the Campus Ministry office.

 

The Texas Rally for Life, an annual pro life rally in Austin, Texas, will be held January 25, 2014 in the state capital. A bus will leave for Austin early Saturday morning and return Saturday evening for this event. This may count as 4 Works of Mercy hours (non-face to face). Please sign up in the Campus Ministry office if you'd like to attend. Space is limited!

 

Catholic Charities has several opportunities to help deliver Christmas gifts to families in need. Please come by Campus Ministry for details.

6. Adoration
All parents are invited to come before our Lord in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the chapel on Fridays during this school year. Spending time in the presence of Christ can transform our lives and our school by the grace of God. Parents can sign up for the Fridays and hour of their choice. You can sign up at this link, and more information is posted on the Campus Ministry portion of the school website. To receive email communication about signing up, contact Becky Neeson or Roland Millare
7. 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! Contact Gillian Kruse at [email protected] for more information.