St. John Paul II Catholic School 
KNIGHT LIFE 
105 St. Paul Street
Sellersburg, IN  47172
February 10, 2016 
Dates to Remember
February 
12 - Family Friday-Kindergarten/Spirit Wear Day/No Bus Service/1:40 p.m. Dismissal
12 - Stations of the Cross 8:30 a.m. (5G)
12 - Classroom parties for St. Valentine's Day 1:00 p.m.
13 - JPII Youth Ministry's Annual Italian Gala & Silent Auction  5-7:00 p.m.
14 to 16 - Parish Mission at 6:30 p.m./St. Paul Chapel
15 - School in Session, Snow Make-up Day for January 20
15 - Missionary Sister Mary Montgomery
17 - Mass 8:30 a.m.
19 - Stations of the Cross 8:30 a.m. (5M)
20 - Father/Daughter Dance
22 - ISTEP Kickoff/Star Wars Theme/Non-Uniform for K-6
24 - Mass 8:30 a.m.
26 - Stations of the Cross 8:30 a.m. (4E)
26 - Grade 6 Deanery Academic Olympics
29 - ISTEP Begins
March 
2 - Mass 8:30 a.m.
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 - Stations of the Cross 8:30 a.m. (4C)
4 - End of 3rd Quarter
6 - SpringFest
9 - Mass 8:30 a.m.
10 - Report Cards
11 - Stations of the Cross 8:30 a.m. (3B)
12 - Grade 2 Family Retreat
13 - Daylight Savings Time Begins
14 - Grade 3 I-Read
15 - PHS to perform Cinderella for Kindergarten to Grade 3
16 - Mass 8:30 a.m.
17 - St. Patrick's Day/Non-Uniform to Wear Green
18 - Stations of the Cross 8:30 a.m. (3P)
20 - Palm Sunday
22 to 25 - No Bus Service if West Clark is on Spring Break
23 - Mass 8:30 a.m.
24 - Holy Thursday
25 - Good Friday/Grade 6 Passion Play
27 - Easter Sunday
28 through April 1 - SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL
April 
4 through 7 - Spring Break/Snow Make-up if Needed
8 - School in Session, Make up Day for January 22
FAMILY FRIDAY/SPIRITWEAR/EARLY DISMISSAL
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 
 
 
Grade 1  
1st graders enjoy yoga in P.E. with Mrs. Cahalan
Grade 3  
The third graders are so happy to welcome back Mrs. Popp!  They also want to thank Mrs.Van Pelt for the fine job she did filling in for Mrs. Popp while she was out! 
   
Annual SpringFest 2016 
Class Basket Volunteers 
As the 2016 SpringFest draws near, we are still in need of Class Basket Volunteers.  So, please consider volunteering your talent and time for one of the "openings" noted below.  To volunteer, simply touch base with the classroom teacher. 

And, for those of you who have already stepped up - THANK YOU! 

Other ways to get involved
If you would like to participate, but would prefer to donate items for the class basket(s), simply drop your donation off in the classroom.  Be sure to place all check donations in an envelope marked "Class Theme Donation" along with the name of your child's teacher and grade.

You can also donate items, or solicit items for donation from family, friends and/or your employer for the Silent Auction.  Donations can be dropped off in the classroom and should be marked "Silent Auction Donation". 
 
    
Class
Parent Volunteers
Class
Parent Volunteers 
Class
Parent Volunteers 
KK
Jennifer Dunn
Courtney Cooper
2N
Kathryn Tanner
Margaret Tschaenn
Mandy Ash 
5G
Brandi Graf Amy Nevitt
Jacki Partlow  
KH
Emily Rose
Kathryn Tanner
3B
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 
5M
Kathleen Eckert
Tina Thomas 
1BC
Jennifer Gatti 
Nicole Ruddell  
3P
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED 
6S
Jenny Lampton  
1B
   Alicia McAfee    
 
4C
Jessica & Erik Velten
Melinda Graf  
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2B
Cinnamon Lohr 
 
4E
Alicia McAfee 
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  Whatever you choose to do, we hope you will get involved, and take part, because this event is only as successful as your individual generosity and contribution. 
So, come on - Fuel the Spark - and together we will make a difference! 
 
Catholic Schools Week 2016  
There were so many exciting events last week while we celebrated our Catholic Schools Week!  We had a food drive each day to go with our color of the day, game time, Faith Challenge, ice cream "Sundays", popcorn treat, spirit challenge, and the faculty/staff vs. 6th grade volleyball game to name a few!  Thanks to the JPII Parent Group for sponsoring the skate party! Even our lunches followed the color theme!  Thanks Mrs. Lisa, Mrs. Elizabeth, Mrs. Cathy and Mrs. Connie!
 
 
Monday, February 1 - RED Day & Skate Party!
       
           
    
Tuesday, February 2 - GREEN Food Day, Different Class Colors & Candy Land Game!

 

 
      
 

 Wednesday, February 3 - KHAKI Day & Ice Cream "Sundays"!   
 



Thursday, February 4 - YELLOW or NEON Day & Book Fair!  
  
Friday, February 5 - White Out, Spirit Challenge, & Volleyball! 
       
    

 
 

Saturday/Sunday February 6/February 7 
Many of our students wrapped up an amazing Catholic Schools Week by representing our school at their weekend Mass by wearing their uniform to Mass.  Here Father Tully at St. Michaels takes a moment to commend one of our Kindergartners!

 
Catholic Schools Week Food Drive
Some of our sixth graders helped to put all the food donations away at the Sellersburg Food Pantry.

Kindergarten 
Mrs. Kist's class had so much fun practicing their sight words by playing a game! 
 
Happy St. Valentine's Day from Mrs. Kist's class!
 
Providence Jr.-Sr. High Performing Arts Presents:
The First Annual Deanery Musical

When: May 13th -14th @ 7:30pm
Where: Robinson Auditorium, Providence Jr.-Sr. High School
 
Audition Notice
When: Saturday, March 12th 2016 1pm-3pm
Where: Robinson Auditorium, Providence Jr.-Sr. High School
Who: All Deanery Students in 5th-8th grades
Students interested in auditioning for the Chorus only will audition from 1pm-2pm.
Students interested in auditioning for a featured role will audition from 2pm-3pm.
Rehearsals start at 3:30 March 21st 2016. All rehearsals will be at Providence.
Information regarding audition materials and sign ups will be sent to all deanery schools by Monday, February 15th.

Athletic News 
Registration is now open for all 4th, 5th and 6th grade boys and girls of St. John Paul II Parish interested in competing on our Track and Field team.  Come run, jump, and throw with us!  No running or field even experience is necessary.

Register now through February 29th.  There will be an Open Gym and yearbook picture at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, February 29.  If you are interested in coaching, please complete that section in the registration process.  For more information and to register, visit:  www.stjohnpaulathletics.org.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Athletic Committee:  athletics@stjohnpaulparish.org. 
  

Bulletin Boards of the Week 
2N - Mrs. Katie Naville & Mrs. Kelly McHale 


Upstairs Hallway  - Mrs. Dorie Barnett