Portae (newsletter) from 25 September 2012

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•••• Updates for week of 25 September 2012 ••••

Guardian Parent Board opening: The Guardian Parent Board has a position reserved each year for a 9^th grade parent; the Freshman representative is a member of the board that helps to communicate better with new families and helps to provide for future leadership. If you are the parent of a 9^th grade student and are interested, please contact Steve Van Sciver at 210-508-3681 to learn more.

8^th Grade Visits: 8^th grade visits have been scheduled, and will follow a similar morning format to last year’s visits. We are asking for parent help in the following way: on the morning that your son/daughter’s former school/parish is visiting, we are asking you to attend to talk with those parents who tag along. If additionally you are able to help on other days, we would love to have you here. Please contact Mr. Iliff through the school office or email to let us know which days you can attend. Timeframe is 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Wednesday, 3 October - St. James Seguin and St. Monica's
Tuesday, 9 October - St. Anthony's Elementary
Thursday, 11 October - OLPH
Tuesday, 16 October - Sts. Peter & Paul and Rolling Hills Catholic Academy
Thursday, 25 October - St. Thomas More and Blessed Sacrament

Note that on those weeks listed with Tues/Thurs visits, there will be Mass on those days, and not on the normal Wednesday time.

Pro-Life Shirts: The Pro-Life Club is pleased to share the winner of the t-shirt design contest: Nina Martinez ’15. The shirts are now being ordered; order forms are on the front counter. The shirts are $15 and proceeds will be donated to Project Gabriel in New Braunfels. Orders will be taken the next two weeks.

Star Party: Mrs. Tobias is hosting another “star party,” a time for stargazing with powerful telescopes and a group experienced guides. A local stargazing group (led by Mr. Tobias) comes out to JPII in the evening and sets up their telescopes. All school community members are welcome. The next star party is Monday, 1 October 2012, starting at 8 p.m.

40 Days for Life: Parents are invited to attend a presentation by guest speaker Amber Delaney, RN, BSN, who gives a post-abortion testimony in connection with her work for the San Antonio Coalition for Life. Mrs. Delaney will address the JP II community on Monday, 1 October at 11:15 a.m. in the Guardian Chapel (former library). All JPII students are encouraged to participate in the 40 Days for Life campaign which begins 26 September and runs through 4 November 2012; the Pro-Life Club will be participating as well.

Fan bus to Marble Falls football game: A fan bus will be running on Friday afternoon up to Marble Falls for the game against Faith Academy. Mr. Ahrens has been kind enough to drive the second bus. Sign up on the counter or call the school office to sign up. It is open to students, parents, and friends. Cost is $3 per person. Bus will leave a 5 p.m. from JPII.

Comal County Fair Parade: All students are cordially invited to ride the JPII Float in the parade on Friday, 28 September. Sign up on the front counter! Those interested will gather here at JPII at 8:30 a.m.

No School: A reminder that there is no school on Friday, 28 September in observation of the Comal County Fair. All schools in Comal County have off this Friday.