St. John Paul II Catholic School

KNIGHT LIFE

105 St. Paul Street

Sellersburg, IN 47172

812-246-3266

office@stjohnpaulschool.org

www.stjohnpaulschool.org

January 27, 2016

Dates to Remember

January

30 - HOPE Dinner & Trivia Night 7:00 p.m.

31 - Open House & Kindergarten Pre-Registration 12:00 to 2:00 p.m./Scholastic Book Fair

February

1 through 5 - Catholic Schools Week/Scholastic Book Fair
1 - Skate Party 6-8pm at Jammerz
3 - Mass 8:30 a.m.
9 - 2016-17 Kindergarten Open House 8:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
10 - Ash Wednesday Mass 8:30 a.m.
12 - Family Friday-Kindergarten/Spirit Wear Day/No Bus Service/1:40 p.m. Dismissal
12 - Classroom parties for St. Valentine's Day 1:00 p.m.
15 - Snow Make-up Day for January 20
17 - Mass 8:30 a.m.
20 - Father/Daughter Dance
24 - Mass 8:30 a.m.
26 - Grade 6 Deanery Academic Olympics
29 - ISTEP Begins

March

3 - 2016-17 Kindergarten Open House 8:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
4 - Family Friday-5M/Spirit Wear Day/No Bus Service/1:40 p.m. Dismissal
4 - End of 3rd Quarter
6 - SpringFest

SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to St. John Paul II Catholic School! The fair will be open the following dates:

Sunday, Jan. 31	12:00-2:00	Open for anyone
Monday, Feb. 1 Tuesday, Feb. 2	8:00-2:00	Preview Days for Students
Wednesday, Feb. 3	7:30-8:15	Open for anyone
Thursday, Feb. 4	8:15-11:15 11:50-1:10	Open for classes to shop at their scheduled time
Friday, Feb. 5	8:00-9:00	Open for anyone

A Book Fair flyer is being sent home today. The flyer is a preview of what will be offered at the Book Fair.

You can also preview the Book Fair by clicking on this link to our Book Fair website:

http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/stpaulschsellersburgin

Thank you for supporting our Book Fair! We look forward to filling our bookshelves with new books!

Snow Make Up Days

Snow Day Make Up
January 20 February 15
January 22 April 8

ST. JOHN PAUL II CATHOLIC SCHOOL

OPEN HOUSE AND

REGISTRATION FOR KINDERGARTEN AND NEW STUDENTS

SUNDAY, JANUARY 31

12:00-2:00

Come one! Come all! The classrooms will be open and the teachers will be here to visit with. Come see what is going on in your child's classroom and take this opportunity to meet the teachers at your child's next grade level.

We will be accepting registration for 2016-17 Kindergarten students along with any new students. Registration forms and $175.00 fee for current students are due on or before February 4, 2016. After February 4th the fee will be $200.00 per student.

Please pass this information on to anyone that has a child starting pre-school, Kindergarten, are new to the area, or are currently in a public school and would like to learn more about St. John Paul II Catholic School.

ATHLETIC NEWS

Southern Indiana Catholic Softball - Spring 2017

Catholic Youth Ministries is gauging interest in fielding a Southern Indiana Catholic Middle School Girls Softball. If you have a daughter currently in grades 5 - 7 click below to print and complete the questionnaire.
Softball Survey

Football

There will be an initial planning meeting for 2016 Clark County Catholic Football season on Thursday, 2/11, at 6 p.m. in the St. Anthony North Social Hall (located between the Sanctuary and Parish Gym). The main focus of this meeting is to begin the initial planning for the 2016 season. Anyone interested in coaching should attend or contact Brian Miller at 812-207-1127/bmiller@pfauoil.com in advance of the meeting. Clark County Catholic football offers tackle football for 1st thru 6th grade students or parishioners of Clark County Catholic Schools/Parishes.

HAVE FUN WHILE HELPING A GOOD CAUSE!

There is a lot of excitement about the HOPE fund dinner and trivia night that is being held January 30th in the school gym. It promises to be a good time! (This is a 21 and over event.)

We will begin with dinner and drinks (beer and wine) at 7:00. The trivia will follow the dinner. Donations will be collected for the HOPE fund (formerly the Tuition Assistance fund) to ensure that all children have the opportunity to receive a Catholic education at JPII, and that all students have the tools they need to succeed.

Catholic Schools Week 2016

Sunday, January 31:

Open House for all current families, and prospective families from 12:00-2:00.
Kindergarten Registration
Everyone is invited! Feel free to bring family and friends!

Monday, February 1:

Food Drive Outreach: Bring in Non-Perishable Food & Other Items in RED packaging
Dress: Students out of uniform to wear RED.
Gym Time: Color Themed Activities
Skating Party 6-8:00 p.m. at Jammerz sponsored by the JPII Parent Group

Tuesday, February 2:

Food Drive Outreach: GREEN packaged items
Dress: Students out of uniform to wear class color for the Assembly Game

K=Red 1=Orange 2=Yellow 3=Green 4=Blue 5=White 6=Black

Assembly: Representatives from each grade will play for prizes for their grade.
Game Time: Students can bring in games to share and play in the classroom (Teachers will be sending home more information for your child's specific class.)

Wednesday, February 3

Food Drive Outreach: KHAKI (Brown) packaged items
Dress: Uniform
Catholic Schools Week Mass at 8:30 a.m.
"Faith Challenge 2016" will be introduced to students.
Snack: Students are treated to Ice Cream "Sundays"

Thursday, February 4:

Food Drive Outreach: YELLOW items
Dress: Non-Uniform Day to wear YELLOW or NEON
Snack: Popcorn supplied by the Aces Parent Group

Friday, February 5:

Dress:

K-5: Out of Uniform to "WHITE OUT"
Grade 6 Wears their "St. John Paul II " shirts supplied by JPII Athletics

7: 45 a.m. Students participate in a class Spirit Challenge in the gym led by our 5th and 6th Grade cheerleaders.
Faculty/Staff vs. 6th Grade Volleyball Game at 1:45.

Saturday/Sunday February 6/February 7:

Students wear school uniform to Mass and process in
These students will have a non-uniform day on Monday, February 2nd. (Students will be given a pass at the Mass they attend.)

Legislative Liaison

The Archdiocese of Indianapolis Office of Catholic Schools is asking each school to have a Legislative Liaison. This person's role would be to assist the Indiana Non Public Education Association (INPEA) and its legislative actions during the 2016 General Assembly. It is critical that Indiana's non-public schools are prepared to engage legislatively in support of schools and the many students who attend them. Legislative Liaisons and engaged members of the community are INPEA's grassroots network. These members and liaisons allow us to have a structure in place so the non-public school voice can be heard.

You can help by being that voice for St. John Paul II Catholic School. An example of one such way our Legislative liaison would help would be that he or she would be kept informed by the INPEA of legislature that would affect our school. The liaison would then encourage others (via email) to contact their representatives to voice their opinion on the matter.

If you are interested in being the Legislative liaison for St. John Paul II Catholic School and helping support legislation that is beneficial to our school, such as School Choice Scholarships (Vouchers) please contact Karen Haas.

Grade 1
Mrs. Brock and Mrs. Chrisco's first grade celebrated the 100th day of school with fun activities throughout the day. In math and science they counted 100 pieces of several food items and made a delicious mixture for their snack.

Mrs. Bruggeman's first graders had fun celebrating their 100th day in first grade! They had fun making hats with 100 things on them and trail mix with 100 pieces of food. They also enjoyed eating the number 100 made out of a pretzel and two doughnuts. According to first grade, it's fun being 100 days smarter!

Grade 5

The 5th grade students performed their production of "Toy Story" on Tuesday. They worked hard to memorize lines, create props, and perform. Their performances were great, and the school kids loved to see the show.

Grade 4

Ten students from the fourth grade had the opportunity to visit Indiana's Statehouse in Indianapolis. In honor of School Choice Week, students representing schools from all over the state were invited to learn about Indiana's legislation and meet with their legislators. Highlights of the trip included seeing Governor Mike Pence, being on the Senate floor, and watching members of the House of Representatives while they were in session.

Annual SpringFest 2016

"Save the Date & Plan to Participate"

It's that time of year again to start organizing for the "2016 SpringFest" which will be held on Sunday, March 6th, at 12:00 p.m. Please mark your calendars and pledge to get involved.
After all, YOU make it possible by donating your talent, time and/or treasures, in the areas noted below.

Class Themes/Donations: Volunteer to coordinate a basket, and pick the theme!
Once themes have been selected, items and/or money donations will be collected to create a large themed basket that will be auctioned off at the SpringFest. All check or money donations will be used to purchase items for the class basket.

Please place all money donations in an envelope marked "Class Theme Donation" along with the name of your child's teacher and grade. If you would like to donate an item toward a basket, simply drop the item off in the classroom, or contact the Class Basket Volunteer, once assigned. We hope to receive all donations on, or before, March 4th.

Calling all Volunteers: Each class will need 1 or 2 gracious parents to coordinate their basket. If you would like to volunteer please send a note into the office with your contact information (name, phone number, email address, child's name and teacher) and you will be contacted directly via email.

Thanks to those who have already Volunteered and Donated Items!

Class	Parent Volunteers	Class	Parent Volunteers	Class	Parent Volunteers
KK	Jennifer Dunn Courtney Cooper	2N	Kathryn Tanner Margaret Tschaenn	5G	VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
KH	Emily Rose Kathryn Tanner	3B	VOLUNTEERS NEEDED	5M	Kathleen Eckert
1BC	Jennifer Gatti	3P	VOLUNTEERS NEEDED	6S	VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
1B	Alicia McAfee	4C	VOLUNTEERS NEEDED	-------	------------------------
2B	Cinnamon Lohr	4E	Alicia McAfee	-------	------------------------

Silent Auction & Raffle Donations
The Silent Auction & Raffle consists entirely of donations provided to SJPII. So, if you, your family, relatives, friends, or employer has something to donate to a great cause, we welcome your contribution(s). Donations can be in different forms and are tax deductible. "Tax Donations Receipts" are available, upon request, and will be provided on SJPII School letterhead.

If you would like to donate an item to the Silent Auction, please send a note into the office with your contact information (name, phone number, email address, child's name and teacher) and include the name of the item you look to donate, as well.

The Power of One starts with you. Fuel the Spark - and together we will make a difference!!

Bulletin Board of the Week

5G - Mrs. Heather Gilland