Portae (newsletter) for 25 January 2013

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•••• Updates for 25 January 2013 ••••

Note: NOON DISMISSAL NEXT WEEK FRIDAY, 2 FEBRUARY 2012.

Pastries with Parents: Monday, 28 January 2013, 8:00 a.m. Our Catholic Schools Week observance starts with recognizing and thanking parents. We extend a warm invitation to parents to stop in on Monday morning, in the cafeteria, for some coffee and pastries, to spend time with their students and to accept in person our thanks!

Catholic Schools Week: We are observing Catholic Schools Week with the following activities:

Monday – Parents day – Pastries with Parents, 8 a.m. Students: College day. Wear a shirt or sweatshirt from your favorite college, along with jeans and tennis shoes
Tuesday – Students day. Wear your most comfortable clothes (Absolutely no pajamas, please). Wear sweatpants or jeans, with a comfortable shirt.
Wednesday – Mass day. Regular Mass attire. Buy your Casino night tickets and get a necklace to wear after Mass.
Thursday – Our Fathers’ Day, recognizing our area pastors and priests. Students: Blue and Gold dress. Special guests on campus: Bishop Cantu, Superintendent Davis, and many area priests.
Friday – Noon Dismissal. Teacher Appreciation Day. Students can dress up as their favorite teacher, and teachers can dress as students. (Otherwise, normal dress please.) Friday is our day to recognize and thank teachers.

Knight with the Seminarians: Saturday, 26 January 2013, starting with Mass at 5 p.m. at Sts. Peter & Paul Church, followed by dinner at 6:15 p.m. at the Knights Hall in New Braunfels. Every year, our school supports the Knights of Columbus Council 4183 in New Braunfels and their special event, Knight with the Seminarians. The Council raises funds for five area seminaries and honors all seminarians at the dinner. Our school has been serving and helping at the dinner for the last three years and will continue this tradition in perpetuity!

• FINAL INSTRUCTIONS: Freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who are helping to serve: Be at the Knights Hall, by 4:30. If you would like a ride from the school, be at JPIICHS by 3:30. Servers need to wear white button–up collared shirts, and black pants.
• Choir members should wear Wednesday school Mass attire. Again, bus leaves from school at 3:30 if needed. Choir members and other students can ride the bus from the church to the Knights Hall after Mass.
• Note two more parts of the evening: Our choir will be singing and playing at the Sts. Peter & Paul 5 p.m. Mass that day, and will be performing at the dinner itself. They need to be at the church by 4 p.m.
• Secondly, a generous donor has purchased two tables for the Class of 2013. Seniors will all have a seat at the dinner, and will be recognized that evening at the dinner. (This is a tradition the school will continue each year, seniors get to attend as guests!) Seniors are asked to make every effort to attend. Wear Sunday best!

Casino Night: Save the date: Student Casino Night and Dance, Saturday, 2 Feb., 7 p.m.@ JPII. Tickets on sale, starting next week Monday - $15. Includes gaming chips, refreshments, and the chance for fabulous prizes!

Senior Night: Senior Night for winter sports: basketball, swim, and cheer: Friday, 8 Feb.
Senior night for women’s soccer: 21 Feb.

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• Good luck to our swim team who competes in the regional meet next week Wednesday!