Friday, October 6th

Advice from Academics

I am thrilled to announce a new re-occurring section of this blog - Advice from Academics! Dr. Ripley has created some amazing resources for everyone! This week focuses on Active Learning Strategies. I hope you all read through it and try something new! 

End of Q1 Social

You are invited and encouraged to attend our End of Q1 Social at Katy Trail Ice House, Plano Location, after school on Friday, October 13th. JPII will be providing appetizers! 

Events Next Week

Monday, October 9th - FALL BREAK! I hope you enjoy your day off!

Tuesday, October 19th

A Day

Bible Study 7:30 AM - Administrative Conference Room

Daily Prayer 8:00 AM - Chapel 

Sophomore Class Meeting - Cardinal Break - Big Gym

ISEE Prep

Volleyball - 9th RED vs Ursuline Academy 5:00 PM 

Volleyball - JV vs Ursuline Academy 5:00 PM

Volleyball - Varsity vs Ursuline Academy 6:00 PM

Wednesday, October 11th

PSAT - Check ALL Emails 

Adults have a JPII Spirit-Wear DRESS DOWN DAY!

Students will be dismissed when the test is completed. Please stay at least 30 minutes after they are dismissed. 

Thursday, October 12th

B Day

Mass for Marlene Hammerle 7:45 AM - Chapel 

Cohorts - Cardinal Break 

ISEE Prep

Football - JV vs Grapevine Faith Christian 6:00PM 

Volleyball - JV at Prestonwood Christian 5:00 PM

Volleyball - Varsity at Prestonwood Christian 6:00 PM

Friday, October 13th

A Day

Q1 Ends 

JPII Spirit Dress Down Day 

Daily Prayer 8:00 - Chapel 

End of Q1 Social (Katy Trail Ice House, Plano Location)

WaterPolo - Boys Varsity vs TISCA Championships

WaterPolo - Girls Varsity vs TISCA Championships

Football - Varsity at Grapevine Faith Christian 7:00 PM

Saturday, October 14th 

WaterPolo - Boys Varsity vs TISCA Championships

WaterPolo - Girls Varsity vs TISCA Championships

JPII Cookbook

Do you have a recipe that you think everyone will love? If so, type it up and send it to Lisa Green! She is going to make a JPII Faculty and Staff cookbook to sell at games, in the Big Red Store and the Christmas Bazaar! All proceeds will go to charity in the name of JPII High School.

There will be 4 categories…

1. Main dishes
2. Side dishes
3. Salads
4. Desserts and breads

Deadline to submit your recipes is October 20th. We would love everyone to submit at least one recipe to make this book a success. 

Monday Mornings

Please remember that the Monday Late Start Schedule was created to give you more time to plan, grade, and collaborate with colleagues. Please do not tutor students or ask students to be in your classrooms before school on Mondays.

New Theology Teacher

I want to welcome our new Theology teacher, Katie Allen, to the Cardinal Family! She is coming back to us! Katie has taught English and Spanish at JPII previously and has also taught at All Saints Catholic School. We are thrilled to welcome her back as she begins teaching Theology IV to our seniors. 

TAPPS Updated Policies - If possible, feel free to share with your students!

Removal from Contest and Storming the Court/Field

As we continue to progress through our fall athletic contests and towards district play, Sportsmanship and Competition with Honor will remain important factors in all of our member schools' athletic programs. We want to remind you that the TAPPS Executive Board unanimously approved to increase the penalties in the cases of a coach, athlete or fan being removed from an athletic contest. In addition, the Board agreed to address the issue of fans rushing the field, court or pitch. The following changes and additions are in place for the 2023-24 school year:

Removal from Contest:

• Fan – school is fined $250
• Player – 1 game suspension (1st half of next game in football) and a $100 fine ($200 fine for playoffs)
• Coach – 2 game suspension (1 game in football), public reprimand and a $300 fine ($500 fine for playoffs)
• After 3 ejections (player or coach) in a sport/5 ejections as a school
• In addition to a required meeting by the coaches and AD with TAPPS, the AD will receive a public reprimand and probation.

Fans rushing the field/court/pitch at the buzzer with no incident (players and officials no longer on the court):

• First Offense - warning
• Second Offense - $1500 fine
• Third Offense - $1500 fine and no fans at next game

Fans rushing the field/court/pitch at the buzzer with players and officials still on the court:

• First Offense - $1500 fine
• Second Offense - $1500 fine and no fans at next game
• Third Offense - Additional sanctions to be determined by TAPPS

With these thoughts in mind, the TAPPS Office has created a brief video that we encourage you to review and to share with all of your stakeholders. VIDEO