GRAB A GOOD BOOK: TEXTBOOKS AVAILABLE |
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Living for Zachary is providing FREE heart screenings to youth between the ages of 12-22 at The Center for Advanced Cardiovascular Care in Plano on Saturday, August 13th from 9:00am-2:00pm!
The Center for Advanced Cardiovascular Care is located at 4716 Alliance Blvd, Pav II, Suite 300.
Appointments are required
Spaces are limited
A parent or guardian must be present for youth under 18 years of age during the Living for Zachary Heart Screening.
The “Living for Zachary Heart Screening” is a special screening program for youth ages 12-22 that can help detect heart abnormalities that may lead to Sudden Cardiac Arrest.
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Social Innovation Lab & University of Notre Dame |
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Over the summer, Ms. Melissa Downs, our Dean of Innovation and Academic Programs and Mr. Frank Santoni, Director of the Social Innovation Lab, were involved in the Church Communications Ecology Cohort Program and were able to attend the Church Communications Ecology Conference. This Conference provided a learning community for parish and lay leaders to develop a deeper understanding of the social and psychological effects that digital tools are having on individuals and communities. Ms. Downs and Mr. Santoni were able to present their work about our Social Innovation Lab students and the projects they worked on this year that integrated their learning at Notre Dame.
Their presentation was so well received that they were invited to present to a Vatican Committee of Young Communication Professionals in July! Join us in giving a huge kudos and congrats to Ms. Downs, Mr. Santoni, and all our students involved in the Social Innovation Lab!
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Computer Science Students Get Certified |
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Mr. Schram shared with us that 18 students passed the PCEP Certification this year! PCEP is a Certified Entry-Level Python Programmer certification, it is a professional credential that measures the candidate's ability to accomplish coding tasks related to the essentials of programming in the Python language. This certification is a starting point to launch a career in software development, Python programming, and related technologies. Becoming PCEP certified helps certification holders stand out from other candidates, get a foot in the door with an employer, and land a junior-level job in the IT sector and anywhere the basic knowledge of Python is an asset. Our JPII students are not just college ready but they are career ready!
Over the past two years, we have over 30 students who have become certified before reaching college, join us in congratulating these students!
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2022-23 PEER MINISTERS ANNOUNCED |
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Mr. Brandt and the Campus Ministry Office are proud to announce the selection of our inaugural Peer Ministers! JPII Peer Ministers will be examples in the Catholic faith for their classmates, lead many of the spiritual events throughout the year, and be an extension of ministry to our Cardinal Family. |
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David Bayas
Natalia Blanco
Elan Brown
O'Brein Carr
Kery Flores
Isabella Garza
Jimmy Hademenos
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Evelyn Hernandez
Alexia Patrick
Tirzah Rivera
Julia Rock
Charlie Shuey
Jeff Abbott
Alex Christmas
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Start earning your service hours!
See below or on the JPII website for requirements and details
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FRIDAY MORNING MASSES BEGIN AGAIN! |
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Join us for our weekly mass in the St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel every Friday morning from 8:00am-8:30am, starting Friday August 12th.
All are welcome to come and pray and praise the Lord with us, regardless of your faith tradition! Come to mass and let the Lord draw you closer to Him!
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Parent Rosary & Prayer Group Sign Up |
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Want to be a part of a team that lifts up the Cardinal Family in prayer? Consider joining the Parent Rosary and Prayer Group! We will meet once a week to pray in the chapel for our community and our world. All parents regardless of faith tradition are welcome to participate!
Thank you for your consideration!
Mr. Nicholas Brandt,
Director of Campus Ministry and Catholic Identity
Mrs. Cynthia Flores-Harris,
PTSO President
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TORRES NAMED STATE PLAYER OF THE YEAR |
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United Soccer Coaches announced at the start of July the association’s 2022 High School State Players of the Year for the Winter and Spring seasons. Fifteen boys and 26 girls were recognized as High School State Players of the Year.
Our very own, Fitch Torres was recognized as the HS State Player of The Year for the entire State of Texas because of his skills and accomplishments on the soccer field.
Starting midfielder for the Boys Cardinal Soccer Team, Fitch was also TAPPS District MVP, Academic All-State, 1st Team All-District, and a member of National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, and a Cardinal Mentor.
Join us in congratulating, Mr. Torres on this remarkable accomplishment!
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On September 10, Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, TX will host its second annual Catholic Bowl.
The celebration of Faith, Freedom, and Football will seize Texas high school football as an opportunity for cultural exchange and authentic Catholic identity between three rising powers within the highest TAPPS ranks and an out-of-state college preparatory institution founded in 1911.
John Paul II High School compete in this remarkable event last year and we are happy to be invited back to showcase our talents and team against St. Edmund of Eunice, Louisiana in a 2:00 p.m. showcase. More information and ticket release will be available in the coming month! Save the Date!
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Are you new to the Cardinal Family? If so, click on the link above for additional parent resources on our webpage: handbook, uniform program, course offerings, etc.
Additionally, we host a Family to Family Sale is a great place to purchase gently used uniform items (jackets, shirts, skirts, pants, spirit items, etc.) and used textbooks from other JPII Families at very good prices!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE
NEW 2022-23 PTSO BOARD
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President
Cynthia Flores- Harris
JPII President Representative
Sherry
Secretary
Jennifer Flaherty
Treasurer
Gigi Toothman
Communications/Newsletter
Amy Saloma
New Parent Breakfast
Christy Russo & Melinda Brown
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Parliamentarian
Sumi Devasia
VP Programs
Lia Hailey
VP Service
Lily Hogan
VP Social
Susan Ratz- Thomas
Family to Family
Kelli Jackson, Claire Moxley, Chris Keith
Bunco
Janice Bahash
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WE NEED YOU!
If you are looking to serve the JPII community, we would love to have you!
The JPII PTSO Nominating Committee is creating a slate for the following positions:
Coordinator of Volunteers,
Membership/Directory Director,
Faculty Luncheon Coordinator, Parent Luncheon Coordinator,
Big Reds Director (Merchandising Experience needed),
Various Committee Heads and Coordinators
If you are able to help, please contact:
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LOVE TO TRAVEL? CHECK THIS OUT |
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John Paul II High School seeks team members who value our mission, vision, and values and are looking to use their gifts and experience to develop leaders who are critical thinkers and effective communicators, committed to service and rooted in faith.
Each year we have openings for teaching, administrative, and staff positions.
We have two important openings available now, if you or someone you know is interested, please have them apply through the links below:
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Need tips? Google Classroom Concern? Cardinal Connect Questions?
Check out the Help Desk Info page and if you need support, submit a ticket via IncidentIQ and the TechTeam will be at the ready to assist you.
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Mission: To develop leaders who are critical thinkers
and effective communicators, committed
to service and rooted in faith.
Vision: We will make a difference in the world by
walking in the footsteps of Pope John Paul II.
Motto: Seek to Serve.
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