EYES ON PJP WEEKLY NEWSLETTER A message from our President/Principal: Miracles come in moments. Be ready and willing. A young monk once told his teacher that he prayed as often as he could so that he could find God. His teacher laughed and said, you can no more find God than you can make the sun rise. The young monk then asked, Then teacher, why do we pray? The teacher said, So that we will be awake when the sun rises. Do you have trouble seeing God in each moment of your life? Are you troubled by personal and world events? Are there times when you do not see the meaning in the activity and events around you? I must admit, sometimes I do. Sometimes I fall asleep and I fail to see the miracles in the moments of my life. The only way I know how to be ready and willing to see the miracles in the moments of my life is to surrender to God in prayer. The world without God gives us lots of ways to distract ourselves from troubles, some of them are destructive and dangerous. There are many ways to create moments of prayer that give you the opportunity to surrender to God. Plan moments of silence with God at home, at work, or in a church, even if it is only 10 or 20 minutes. Use your drive time for meditating on the Rosary or praying with your favorite Christian music. Meditate on the consecration of the Eucharist at Mass. The key is to find moments to surrender your world without God so that you can awaken to God within and all around you, miracle moments. A person s rightful due is to be treated as an object of love, not as an object of use. - St. John Paul II - Today our Church celebrates the memorial of St. Vincent DePaul. As a priest, he dedicated his life to the poor and all those in need. He understood severing the poor as miracle moments. Unfortunately, the world without God assumes the poor and some of those in need are useless objects, instead of objects of love to which the Gospel of Jesus calls us. Serving the poor awakened St. Vincent to his relationship with God. This Sunday s Gospel reminds us that our service is our way to give honor to God, not to our selves. True service increases the presence of Jesus in our community and decreases the presence of selfinterest and personal agendas. St. Vincent DePaul created a greater presence of God in the world that caused many to follow in his footsteps. Friday night, before the football game, Pope John Paul II High School will celebrate those who have given of themselves in military service or as first responders. In their service, they Weekly Notables OLL Shadow Day at PJP 9/27 Chick-Fil-A Dinner Night 9/27 from 5 til 9 pm *Dine in or drive-thru, but mention PJP upon ordering. See flyer. VB vs. Mandeville 9/27 @ 4:30 CC @ Newman Invitational 9/27 March-for-Life Meeting FB vs. St. Helena *honoring first responders & military. See flyer. VB @ St. Helena 10/1 Late Arrival for Students 10/2 SMM Shadow Day at PJP 10/3 Swim @ Biloxi Invitational 9/29 JV FB @ PR 10/3 9/27 @ 6 pm 9/28 7 pm kickoff JP Parent Club Mtg 10/3 @ 6:30 *Oktoberfest: Beer Tasting Theme, Parents Only. represent the miracle moments that have made a difference in our community and in our world. Come out and join us to recognize those that model our call to service. All are also invited to join me in fellowship at PJP s monthly Parent Club social Wednesday, October 3, at 6:30 pm. Join us for inspiration, information, and friendship. We are sharing ways we can serve together so the Pope John Paul II High School can be a shining light of service in our community and awaken all to God s presence in our lives. God bless, Douglas V. Triche
Page 2 Senior, Mark Tonglet named Commended Student in the NMSP Principal Triche announced on Thursday, Sept. 20th that senior, Mark Tonglet has been named a Commended Student in the 2019 National Merit Scholarship Program. About 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Although they will not continue in the 2019 competition for National Merit, Commended Students placed among the top 50,000 scorers of the more than 1.6 million students who entered the 2019 competition. The young men and women being named Commended Students have demonstrated outstanding potential for academic success, commented NMSC spokesperson. These students represent a valuable national resource; recognizing their accomplishments, as well as the key role their schools play in their academic development, is vital to the advancement of educational excellence in our nation. We hope that this recognition will help broaden their educational opportunities and encourage them as they continue their pursuit of academic success. Congratulations, Mark. We are so very proud of your accomplishments!! HOMECOMING T-SHIRTS - NOW ON SALE ONLY $15.00/each Order form is attached to this newsletter. Please keep these and all our Jaguar family members in your prayers: for married couples, for FAMILIES everywhere, for all first responders, for the men & women of the military, for priests, for caregivers, for the family of Billy Mattern, and for Ms. Vivian Simpson. PJP will honor all current & retired military and first responders at our home game this Friday night, September 28th during pregame activities. All military & first responders are extended free admission to the game and are asked to register at our tables near the ticket window by 6:30 pm. Parents & Students: please note the following important date change to PJP s calendar: This October, our late (SIP) day will be on a Tuesday, October 2nd and NOT on the 3rd of the month, as previously stated. This is due to Shadow Day commitments for our Catholic elementary school friends. This means our PJP students may arrive to school at 9:30 on October 2nd (NOT Oct. 3). We will follow a normal schedule on Wednesday, October 3rd, when students must arrive to school on time at 7:30 am. PLEASE NOTE THIS CHANGE. No late day confusion excuses will be accepted for tardiness on Oct. 3rd. Our Sanctity of Life club invites you and your furry friend(s) to our Blessing of the Pets ceremony, scheduled for the afternoon of Thursday, October 4th. at 2:00 pm. Weather permitting, this annual event is held at our Rosary Garden and welcomes animal friends of all shapes and sizes. Mark your calendars now and stay tuned for more information and details to follow in the coming weeks for this family & pet- On Sunday, October 7th, from 2:00 to 3:00, PJP s Sanctity of Life club invites everyone to come and stand for life with us on Gause Blvd., near Sakura Express (across from Hobby Lobby). Please see Mr. or Mrs. Bourgeois with questions.
We wish to share some correspondence recently received by out athletic department with everyone.. Hi Mr. Dieudonne: I just wanted to send you a quick note. I was the official on the PJP II sideline at Fridays football game against STA. It was one of the most pleasant nights of Friday football for me during the 14 years I have been officiating. A number of the players introduced themselves to me before the game and chatted with me during time outs. I always enjoy an open dialect with the players and coaches. The coaching staff was very professional, personable and courteous - in particularly Mr. Cryer. I can certainly envision Coach Cryer and his team going deep into the playoffs in the near future. Sincerely, Derek Ransome Parents Only: Our next JP Parent Club Social will be held on October 3rd at 6:30 pm in our Cafeteria. This month s theme will reflect an Oktoberfest celebration, complete with beer tastings. Please join us and remember to submit your Box Tops collections that evening to gain a chance at our extra entry into the end-ofyear tuition credit raffle. A reminder that this year s homecoming dance is semiformal. Dresses MUST BE knee length (this includes guests). This detail is a revision to what was originally stated in our student handbook. Please refer any questions to our Deans of Students, Ms. Taylor or Mr. Bergeron. Page 3 NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Daily Rotations for: Thursday, Sept. 27 (E Day) E, F, G,A, B Friday, Sept. 28 (C Day) C, D, E, F, G Monday, Oct. 1 (A Day) A, B, C, D, E Tuesday, Oct. 2 (F Day) Late Bell (SIP) Schedule F, G, A, B, C Wednesday, Oct. 3 (D Day) SMM Shadow Day at PJP D, E, F, G, A PJP is very proud of our Catholic identity and sportsmanship. Mr. Ransome s statement of appreciation for the character and Christian spirit that the coaches and the players demonstrated during the game only validates the wonderful job our coaches and teachers are doing for our students and studentathletes on a daily basis. Go Jaguars!!!! Coming Soon Additionally, anyone inviting a guest (students from another school) are advised to follow ageappropriate guidelines, complete & submit a Dance Guest Form prior to the day of the event! Jaguars: Head to the link below and view PJP campus highlights courtesy of Video Specialties!!! https://vimeo.com/album/5395456 This form is available for print at:http://www.pjp.org/campuslife/danceguest.cfm New footage has been added since last week.
Page 4 TEACHER SPOTLIGHT Cell Phone Alerts On occasion, PJP will alert our parents via voice mail or text messages. Such was the case during Tropical Storm Gordon earlier this month. These important and immediate alerts are in addition to emails and school website announcements that may not reach parents quickly enough in the event of an emergency. Name: Fran Taylor Teaching Experience: 25 yrs. Hometown: New York, NY Family: 2 daughters Education: Bachelor s Degree from Southern University in Biology & Chemistry. Certifications: Math & Sciences. Subjects Taught: Engineering & Physics Advice for Students: Listen and pray on the advice a person who loves you may give. And, Keep Christ in everything you do! Clubs: As Dean of Students, Ms. Taylor is responsible for the oversight of all clubs & their moderators, and for enforcing handbook policies. We ask that any parent who did NOT receive our text alerts or voice recordings (particularly during Tropical Storm Gordon) to their cell phones please contact Kandis or Pam at our school office and determine that we have your most up-to-date cell number registered into our database. Please help us ensure accurate delivery so that you are notified immediately when the situation calls for another phone alert. Parents of Juniors & Seniors: Representatives from Balfour will be here on Friday, October 5th to speak to your students about their Graduation / Invitation orders (Class of 2019) or senior ring orders (Class of 2020). Be sure and ask your student for more information, order forms and deadlines when they return to you that afternoon. How bout a beverage? Beginning October 1st, PJP s Softball will be selling insulated tumblers, and other choice hot &/or cold beverage containers like the 22 oz version shown left. The 22 oz insulated tumblers will sell for $25. Also available will be 16 oz swig water bottles @ $20, and a 12 oz mug w/ lid + handle @ $15. All containers will feature the same logo shown. Stay tuned for more details on how to get yours, all while helping our team enhance their field of play! Thought for the week We may not have it all together, but together, we have it all.
It s another Dinner Night at: Thursday, September 27th 5 til 9 pm FUNDRAISER Enjoy another night out at our third sponsored dinner night! DATE: Thursday, September 27th WHERE: Chick-Fil-A on Gause Blvd. *must mention PJP upon ordering WHY: PJP earns 15% of proceeds!!
PJP II Homecoming T-shirt order $15 each Artist rendering (left) to be depicted on the front of shirt. names of our Homecoming Maids, Football team members & coaches names will all be listed on the back of the shirt. Name Student name Grade (please circle): 8 9 10 11 12 Sizes (please indicate quantity needed per size): Sm Md L XL XXL XXXL Quantity of shirts ordered x $ 15 Price per shirt Total Amount due If paying by check, please payable to: Pope John Paul II High School Order Deadline is firm on: Thursday, October 4, 2018
PJP hosts First Responders and Military member night before September 28th Home Football Game On the evening of Friday, September 28th, Pope John Paul II Catholic High School will be hosting our annual First Responders and Military appreciation night, before the home football game. PJP would like to ask any active or retired First Responders and Military members to please arrive on our campus for 6:30pm in uniform, so we may honor and thank them for their services during the pregame activities. If you or anyone you know falls into this category, please help us invite them to this special evening. We will have a meeting place for those who can attend near the ticket booth when they arrive. We look forward to showing them our continued support in the local community!
Our friends from OLL, SMM and Annunciation have been invited to their very own & personalized Shadow Day (aside from the days listed below). The invite below is for all remaining elementary school students (or students from the listed schools who are unable to attend on their personalized Shadow Day). Shadow Day Agenda (Sample shadowing) Check-in & Welcome Attend a minimum of 3 classes Tours Dismissal For more info on these and other campus activities, visit us at: www.pjp.org PJP extends an invitation for students discerning their choice of high school to join our Jaguar family for a shadow day! Choose between: September 19th Only our October event remains open for registration at this time for afternoon shadowing, 12 til 3 or October 17th for morning shadowing, 8 til 11 Reservations are limited and required for these half-day events. Register online at: www.pjp.org/future-jaguars/shadowdays.cfm For more information or questions, contact us at: 985/649-0914. Registration will close 24-hours prior to each date or until we reach capacity. In order to extend the offer to as many interested students as possible, we suggest you attend one of the days listed above. - Shadow Day agendas will be identical. - Make careful note of selecting a morning or afternoon shadow day afternoon check-in on 9/19 begins at 12:00 noon, dismissal at 3:00 morning check-in on 10/17 begins at 8:00 am, dismiss at 11:00 bring your parents back for: OPEN HOUSE Thursday, October 25th tours begin @ 6:30 pm