ALL SCHOOL NEWS

White Christmas Tickets Now Available!
Tickets are on sale NOW!

Join us for what is sure to be a fabulous show as JPII Performing Arts presents Irving Berlin’s White Christmas.

Friday & Saturday, November 20 & 21:
7:00 PM

Sunday, November 22:
3:00 PM

JPII Auditorium
Students & Seniors: $5
Adults: $10

https://bit.ly/JPIIPresentsWhiteChristmas

Would you like to purchase an ad in our program book? 
Click HERE for more information. 
All advertising is due Tuesday, November 10.

Food Service Program Survey for Students AND Parents: How are we doing?
In partnership with Barnstable Food Services/Whitsons Culinary Group, we are committed to providing students with a positive and enjoyable dining experience.  We invite students, families, faculty and staff to participate in a brief survey and share their experiences and perspectives.  Your feedback will help us better understand what is working well and identify opportunities to further enhance the program. Please take the survey linked here. When you reach the Choose Your School District section, please first select Barnstable Public Schools and then St. John Paul II School from the drop down list.  The survey is available through November 6th.  Responses will be collected by Whitsons and shared with our school administration.  We encourage everyone who participates in our meal program to take part.  Your feedback is important and greatly appreciated. Thank you. 

Parent Partnership will meet Thursday, Nov. 5 
The next Parent Partnership meeting will be held on November 5 at 8:15 AM in the ARC in the High School Division. RSVP here to let us know you are coming. 

November Prayer Request 
During the month of November, the Church calls for special prayers for deceased family members, loved ones, and friends. Administrators, faculty, staff, and students at St. John Paul II School invite you to submit a list of your family members, loved ones, and friends who have gone before us in faith. Our school community will pray for the repose of their souls throughout the month. To complete a submission, please click HERE.

Save the Date! Food Drive and Community Mass
NJHS and NHS members will be conducting a food drive from November 2 through November 13 for the St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry. The food drive will conclude with a community mass at Our Lady of Victory on Sunday, November 15 at 11:00 AM when our NJHS and NHS members will present a portion of the collection at the altar for a blessing. Coffee, donuts and refreshments will follow Mass in the Parish Center at the church. All are welcome to attend!

Mini Open House is Nov. 13
We know schedules are hectic and things don’t always go as planned, so we are offering a mini Open House on Friday, November 13 at 9:00 in the Preparatory Division and 10:00 in the High School Division. Spread the word! If you are coming or know someone interested in coming, please share this link to RSVP!

32nd Annual FACE Fall Scholarship Dinner is Nov. 10
The 32nd Annual FACE Fall Scholarship dinner will be held on Tuesday, November 10 at White’s of Westport. The evening will feature guest speaker Father Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P., President of Providence College. More information can be found HERE.

Join Us in Worship at Our Lady of Fatima Chapel:
Every morning in Our Lady of Fatima Chapel in the heart of the High School building, we invite you to gather with us to worship. The schedule throughout the year is as follows:

Mon. & Wed.    7:30 AM:  Mass or Communion Service 
Tues. & Thurs. 7:40 AM:  Liturgy of the Hours Morning Prayer
Friday                7:30 AM:  Rosary

Athletics
Game of the Week:

We have entered MIAA playoff season for fall sports. Brackets, standings and games come up quickly and can be throughout the state. 

Support your fellow classmates and athletes when you can! We will post games as we know them. Congratulations to those teams that have already completed their season. 

The Roar Store: 
Monday  through Thursday
2:30-3:30 PM

Stop by the Roar Store for spirit wear & athletic apparel to gear up for playoffs! Contact roarstore@jpiihyannis.org to schedule an appointment or place an order. Roar Lions! 

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GR 5 – 8 INFORMATION

Important Calendars for November:
November Breakfast and Lunch
November Activities

Gr 5 Saints Project will be Presented at Mass on November 2
A St. John Paul II School tradition, our grade 5 students will be presenting their Saint project at the all school Mass on Monday, November 2. Parents, guardians, friends and family are welcome to join us at 10:00 AM Mass and stay for the presentation of Saints immediately following at St. Francis Xavier Church. 

National Junior Honor Society Food Drive
NJHS members will be conducting a food drive from November 2 through November 13 for the St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry. The food drive will conclude with a community mass at Our Lady of Victory on Sunday, November 15 at 11:00 AM when our NJHS and NHS members will present a portion of the collection at the altar for a blessing. Coffee, donuts and refreshments will follow Mass in the Parish Center at the church. All are welcome to attend! For information on the food drive, please see the flyer HERE.

Volleyball Tournament on Friday, November 13 from 3:30-5:00
Sign up during Xblock for the volleyball tournament organized by Grade 8 class officers. This tournament is open to all grades 5-8!  For more details, please view the flyer HERE.

Lunch Volunteers Needed
Do you have an hour to spare during the week? The Prep Division needs help  distributing lunches to students. It is quick and easy! We are looking for help every day from approximately 11:00-12:15. There is also an opportunity after lunch for parents to stay and give teachers a break during the X-Block period. Please note that all volunteers must be CORI cleared by the Diocese of Fall River prior to volunteering.

 To volunteer for a day or two in the lunch room, please click HERE.

This Week:
Mon. Nov. 2:
10:00 AM: All School Mass
Gr. 5 Saints Day Projects

Tues. Nov. 3:
6:30 PM: HSA Meeting 

Wed. Nov. 4:
3:00-4:00 PM: LEGO Club

Thurs. Nov. 5:
8:15 AM: Parent Partnership
3:00-4:30 PM: Stem with Saints

Fri. Nov. 6:
No School: Professional Development Day

Looking Ahead:
Tues. Nov. 10:
$2 Dress Down Day
Faculty Meeting: No Study Hall

Wed. Nov. 11:
No School: Veteran’s Day

Thurs. Nov. 12:
Gr.5: Field Trip
3:00-4:00 PM: Bowling Club
3:00-4:30 PM: Stem With Saints

Fri. Nov. 13:
9:00 AM: Mini Open House
3:30-5:00 PM: Middle School Volleyball Tournament

Sun. Nov. 15:
11:00 AM: Community Mass at Our Lady of Victory

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GR 9 – 12 INFORMATION  

Main Office Email: mainoffice_hs@jpiihyannis.org

Please use this email to report absences, dismissals and tardy arrivals.

All School Mass on Monday, November 2
There will be a schoolwide Mass on Monday, November 2 at 10:00 AM at St. Francis Xavier Parish. All are welcome to attend. Grades 9-12 full uniform is required. Please remember to wear your sweaters on Monday. 

Food Service Program Survey For Students AND Parents
In partnership with Barnstable Food Services/Whitsons Culinary Group, we are committed to providing students with a positive and enjoyable dining experience.  We invite students, families, faculty and staff to participate in a brief survey and share their experiences and perspectives.  Your feedback will help us better understand what is working well and identify opportunities to further enhance the program. Please take the survey linked here. When you reach the Choose Your School District section, please first select Barnstable Public Schools and then St. John Paul II School from the drop down list.  The survey is available through November 6th.  Responses will be collected by Whitsons and shared with our school administration.  We encourage everyone who participates in our meal program to take part.  Your feedback is important and greatly appreciated. Thank you. 

Cape Cod Foster Closet Clothing Drive
JPII student Ava Boone is working with Cape Cod Foster Closet as part of her senior social justice project this year. Her goal is to conduct a drive so that she can acquire clothing articles for the Cape Foster Closet Organization.  Please see this list and consider helping children and families in need.  There will be a donation box by the main office. 

Christian Service Opportunity 
There is an opportunity for Freshmen and Sophomore students to assist at the Lady’s Guild Annual Christmas Fair on Saturday, November 21. The Fair will be held at Our Lady of Victory Parish Hall in Centerville. Students will help with setup, selling raffle tickets, serving at the snack bar, cleanup, etc. There are two shifts available (or a student may sign up for both shifts). 

Shift one: 8:00-12:30 and shift two: 12:00–4:00. Sign up in the office. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Keras (mkeras@JPIIHyannis.org). 

From the Guidance Department
Wednesday, November 4 from 7:00-8:30  is for the Juniors and their parents to learn about the next steps in the college preparatory process. Junior year is a big one, start with the blueprint in hand by attending this meeting! 

If you would like to meet with Mr. Tanguay individually, the link to sign up for a Wednesday night meeting can be found HERE.

This Week:
Mon. Nov. 2:
10:00 AM: All School Mass

Tues. Nov. 3:
Junior Class Retreat

Wed. Nov. 4:
11:30-12:30 PM: Math Team Competition
7:00- 8:30 PM: Guidance Night: Juniors

Thurs. Nov. 5:
8:15 AM: Parent Partnership Meeting

Fri. Nov. 6:
No School:Professional Development Day

Looking Ahead:
Mon. Nov. 9:
Gr. 9-11: Make up Picture Day

Wed. Nov. 11: 
No School: Veteran’s Day

Fri. Nov. 13:
10:00 AM: Mini Open House
11:30 AM: Math Team Competition
5:00 PM: Revival

Sun. Nov. 15:
11:00 AM: Community Mass at Our Lady of Victory