Friday, October 4th

Athletic Director Message

As we enter the latter part of the fall season and start looking forward to our winter sports, I want to inform you of the policy for our student athletes to visit our trainers, Ms. Soto and Mr. Hernandez.

For our student athletes, the training room is open before school, after school and during Cardinal Break only. 

Student athletes are aware of this!  Please know that our trainers are respectful of your instructional time and will never ask a student athlete to come see them during a class period.  

If you have a question regarding this policy, or in general, feel free to call Ms. Soto at extension 5198, or Mr. Hernandez at extension 5160.

GO CARDS!!!

Bishop Grahmann Awards - Quarter 1 

Please nominate 3 seniors for the Bishop Charles Grahmann Award for the 1st Quarter (due 10/10/24 at 12pm) 

For anyone new to JPII, this award is presented in honor of Bishop Charles Grahmann's support of John Paul II High School.

Students should exhibit the following criteria:

• Works hard with a good attitude in classes
• Exhibits service to others
• Strives to deepen their faith
• Exhibits good citizenship
• Shows leadership.

Please nominate senior students who you feel deserve this award based on the above criteria. 

Nominations are due no later than Thursday, October 10th at 12:00 PM for the 1st quarter. You may nominate 3 students. 

The following senior students have already received the award and are not eligible to be nominated: 

• Miriam Bayas
• Catherine Lemme
• Ian McCormick
• Taylor Salava
• Mark Saloma
• Donte Truong

Thank you for taking the time to nominate outstanding students for this prestigious award! 

Vote using this NOMINATION FORM

College Recs

If you have written a college rec for any of our seniors, please email Arabella and let her know which students you have completed them for. If you are still working on college recs, please email her once you have completed them so she is aware of the students who should have completed recs in Naviance. Thank you!

Diocesan-Wide PD Day Call for Presenters (January 17th)

The Diocese of Dallas Catholic Schools Conference will be held on Friday, January 17, 2025. This event will give our Diocesan community the opportunity to learn from one another! Call for Proposals Form can be found: HERE Due Friday, October 18th!

Events Next Week

Monday, October 7th

• A Day
• Faculty Meeting - 8:00 AM - Sophomore Presentation Hall 
• Agenda
• Prayer and Good Things 
• PSAT Reminders 
• English Department - Student Engagement Presentation
• Homecoming Pep Rally Details 
• 8th Grade Visit Details

Tuesday, October 8th

• B Day
• Bible Study - 8:00 AM - Administrative Conference Room 
• Daily Prayer 8:00 AM - Chapel
• Yearbook Photo Retakes 10:00 AM
• Sophomore Class Meeting - Cardinal Break
• Best Buddies Treat Sale 3:45 PM
• Volleyball - JV Red at Bishop Lynch 5:00 PM
• Volleyball- JV Navy at Bishop Lynch 5:00 PM
• Volleyball - Varsity at Bishop Lynch 6:00 PM

Wednesday, October 9th

• PSAT - No Classes
• Be here by 8:00 and check in with the counselors by 8:15 at the latest.
• 12:45 Dismissal

Thursday, October 10th

• A Day
• Daily Prayer - 8:00 AM - Chapel
• College Visit - 8:00 AM
• The Catholic University of America (DC)
• College Visits - Cardinal Break 
• Auburn University
• Kansas State University
• Pennsylvania State University
• Southwestern University
• NET Ministries
• Kairos Retreat - Early Dismissal for Attendees and Chaperones
• Football - JV vs Bishop Lynch 5:30 PM

Friday, October 11th 

• B Day
• End of Quarter 1
• JPII Spirit Dress Down Day
• Water Polo Send Off 12:45 - Junior House!
• 12:45 Dismissal Day
• Kairos Retreat
• Football - Varsity at HSAA Mc Kinney North High School 7:30 PM

Saturday, October 12th 

• Kairos Retreat
• WaterPolo - Boys Varsity vs TISCA State Finals Away TBD

Sunday, October 13th

• Kairos Retreat 

Monday, October 14th - Fall Break - No Classes 

Matt Larson Update
Jeanne wanted me to share that Matt's brain surgery will be on Monday, October 14th and they are asking for prayers especially for this surgery. Please continue to keep Matt and the family in your prayers.

November 4th - Faculty Meeting

We wanted to let you know as soon as possible that the faculty meeting on Monday, November 4th will be a strategic plan meeting. Our strategic plan consultants would like a full hour with our entire faculty so this meeting will begin at 7:30 AM. 

Please bring a device. 

Breakfast will be provided. 

It will be followed up with surveys to ensure every member of our community has input into the strategic plan. We would love 100% participation in this process.

If you have a duty on the morning of November 4th, please email Casey and me. We will make sure your duties are covered so you can attend the meeting.

PTSO Thanksgiving Luncheon for the Faculty & Staff

Save the Date for our Annual PTSO Faculty Luncheon (Thanksgiving) on November 19th!

Praise & Worship & Community - Reminder!

Tips from Your Learning Specialists

Should college students who do not demonstrate college readiness in math (or reading/writing) enroll in remedial classes or college-level courses with support? This crosses my mind every single day. I often hear this from colleagues: “How will they make it in college?” But what should high schools and colleges actually do? Remediation is often needed, but we cannot dispute its challenges and disadvantages. It can be difficult to find the balance between remediation and exposure to college-preparatory content.

This month’s segment is a link to a conversation about remedial courses in college. It sums up the gist of the findings, but also includes links to the full study.

The answer is, it depends.

Remedial or Corequisite

Water Polo Send-Off

Please join us to cheer on the Water Polo team as they prepare to leave for their state tournament next weekend. We will have a brief send off for them at the 12:45 dismissal bell in the junior commons next Friday, October 11th. Good luck to our incredible water polo team!