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e-News Update
Email Update March 19, 2010Feast of St. Joseph
A Look Back: Cheerleaders win
award Winter Dance Photos! Pro-Life Essay
Contest Winners Meeting the Governor ‘Midsummer’ a hit! Visitor from Space In the News Parent Gatherings
What’s Ahead: Women’s Lenten
Retreat –March 27 Options Information
Night – March 29 Art Competition
Submission deadline –March 31
Make-up Admissions Exam – April 24
Evening of the Arts April 30, 2010
Summer Camps! Admissions Update
and Tour Schedule Junior Ring Mass and
Dance e-News Name
Contest Continues Wolves Around the
World! Please Forward e-
News!
Our Award-Winning Cheerleaders! Congratulations to our cheerleaders who competed in the Cheer Ltd. Virginia regional competition on January 23rd and took first place in the varsity, non tumble division! They also received a bid to the cheer Ltd. Nationals!
Winter Dance! Photos of our winter dance on February 20 say it all!
Pro-Life Essay Contest WinnersCongratulations to JP students Teresa Morris, Natasha King, and Jacqui Treco for winning first place, second place, and honorable mention, respectively, in the Senior Division of the 16th Annual Youth Apostles Institute pro-life essay contest. Over 300 young people addressed the topic “Making Hearts Pro-life.” Congratulations as well to the winners of the junior division: Elizabeth Donohue, 7th grader at Holy Cross Academy, Liza Brown, 8th grader at St. Ambrose, and Paul Fritschner, 7th grader at Angelus Academy.
Teresa’s winning essay begins…
“The greatest challenge we face in our society today is to gain respect for the dignity of unborn human life. Once someone understands the horror of abortion, they will never return to the side which promotes the deliberate killing of an innocent child. So the challenge, a challenge we will possibly face our entire lives, lies in converting hearts to the openness and beauty of life.” – To continue reading Teresa’s winning essay, please click here.
Meeting the Governor - Catholic Advocacy DayOn January 28, 2010, a number of JP the Great students –all members of the Life Savers pro-life club- participated in Catholic Advocacy Day sponsored by the Virginia Catholic Conference. Club sponsors Fr. Matthew and Mr. Morales, along with JP Director of Marketing, Ms. Cole, were with the students for the morning briefing in Richmond, the legislative visit to office of the Delegate representing Dumfries, and then later during a special meeting with newly elected Virginia Governor, Bob McDonnell. Sophomore Victoria Moore was selected to represent JP in a private meeting with the Governor and student representatives from other Catholic schools. JP the Great was the only school from the Diocese of Arlington to participate in Catholic Advocacy Day, and we look forward to going again next year!
Bishop Loverde with JP the Great delegation in Richmond for Catholic Advocacy Day.
Governor Bob McDonnell with JP the Great students and Administrators
Background: Victoria Moore speaks with Gov. McDonnell and gives him a JP mug!
A Midsummer Night’s Dream a Hit!Finally, after being rescheduled twice due to “snowzilla” - the infamous storm of 2010 - the JP Drama department proudly and expertly presented their first-ever full length play on February 18: A Midsummer Night’s Dream! They preformed to a full house, and entertained the audience with music, dance, beautiful sets and costumes, and many memorable lines! Bravo to all involved, especially Mr. Kean, Drama teacher, and Sister Mary Brigid, Drama coach!
JP waits for meeting with the Dumfries Delegate to begin.
Bishop Loverde sports his new Wolf cap, while Bishop DiLorenzo, Bishop of Richmond, cheers him on!
Visitor from Outer SpaceOn January 29, students in the Options program welcomed astronaut Paul Lockhart to their class room for a lesson in space exploration which included a mock flight simulator, models used to demonstrate take off and landing, and stories and memorabilia detailing the adventures of Mr. Lockhart’s career with NASA. Proud daughter Jenna Lockhart, and other Options mentors, also joined the class. BIG thanks to Mr. Lockhart for his time, and for the gifts he left with each student!
JP the Great in the NewsClick on the links below to see where we’ve appeared in the news recently!
Wolves vs. GoliathJohn Paul the Great wrestlers throw their weight around successfully at the state tournament.Arlington Catholic Herald – March 10, 2010
Snapshots of federal organ donorsThe Washington Post – February 12, 2010
John Paul the Great sponsors student art contestArlington Catholic Herald – February 24, 2010
A second season of firsts
Pope John Paul the Great athletes compete at the varsity level for the first time.Arlington Catholic Herald – January 27, 2010
A Bold Beginning for a Bright FutureMany thanks to the JP parents who participated in our first-ever parent gatherings! Our neighborhood hosts and hostess did a wonderful job with their parties, warmly welcoming parents and expressing the needs of our school community. JP needs the support of all of our families and friends to help our school grow and flourish. We invite those who have not yet responded with their participation intentions of prayer, service, and/or financial support to be in touch with us soon. Please contact Diana Tillotson, Director of Advancement, with any questions: (703) 445-0216 or [email protected].
Thanks to our fabulous hosts and hostesses!Mr. & Mrs. DonovanMrs. Duquiatan and Mrs. KompDr. & Mrs. GoreDr. & Mrs. KellyMr. & Mrs. Young
Photos from the event hosted by Mr. & Mrs. Donovan (please send photos of other events if you have them: [email protected]):
Lenten Retreat for Women – March 27Saturday, March 27, 2010 from 9am–5pm
All Women ages 18 and older are invited to spend some time in prayer and reflection with others also seeking the grace to enter Holy Week ready to follow Christ to Calvary and beyond. This day of reflection and silence will feature three guest speakers:
o Mary Gildersleeve: Denial, betrayal, and peer-pressure o Karen Schultz: Service, humility and becoming least o Sr. Mary Jordan Hoover, O.P. : The Kingdom of God
Retreat schedule includes Mass, speakers, silent reflection, Adoration, Confession,
rosary, and lunch. Registration is $45.00. All proceeds go to help our colleague, teacher, and friend, Ms. Karen Maholwald, pay off her educational debt in order to enter religious life with the Nashville Dominicans. We are so proud of you and excited for you, Ms. M! If you are experiencing financial hardships, but would like to attend the retreat, please let us know how we might assist you.
Please R.S.V.P. by March 24th. Phone: 703-445-0369 E-mail: [email protected]
“The Christian life passes through the cross, not around it." (click here for pdf flyer)
Options Information Night – March 29Join us Monday, March 29, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. to learn about this unique special education program – Please help us spread the word! The Options Program provides the opportunity for students with cognitive disabilities and/or significant learning disabilities who cannot access the general curriculum to grow socially, spiritually, and academically alongside their peers in a Catholic environment. We are currently accepting applications for the 2010-2011 school year. If you are interested in attending the informational meeting please RSVP to Miss Megan Battle, Options Program Director: (703) 445-0235 or [email protected] (click here for pdf flyer)
Art Competition Submission deadline March 31Theme: Through Him, With Him, In Him – One in ChristPope John Paul the Great is excited to be hosting a diocesan-wide art competition for middle-school and high-school-aged children. Judged by members of The Foundation for Sacred Arts, selected works will be exhibited as part of a month long celebration of the arts at JP the Great, culminating with the Second Annual Evening of the Arts on April 30.
There is still time to submit your original faith-inspired work of art! Visit www.jpthegreat.org or click here for more information.
Make-Up Admissions Exam – April 24 The final opportunity to take the HIGH SCHOOL ADMISSIONS AND PLACEMENT TEST will be Saturday, April 24 from 8:30am – 12pm. Advanced registration is required: (click here for registration form)
All rising 9th graders, as well as all rising 10th graders seeking to transfer from a home school program, are required to take this exam. If you have any questions, please email: [email protected]
2nd Annual Evening of the Arts! – April 30On April 30, 2010, all are welcome to an evening celebrating the arts at JP the
Great! If you were there last year, you know this is a great event! Save the date. More info to come!
Summer Camps at JP the Great! JP the Great Summer Camps are here! All rising 6 – 9th graders are invited to join our great coaches, teachers, and other students from around the area for summer fun and learning at JP the Great!
Instructional Sports Camps: (Dates and times vary) Field Hockey: June 28 – July 2; 4 – 7pm Football: June 21 – June 25; 5:30 – 8pm Cheerleading: June 21 – June 25; 5:30 – 8pm Men’s Basketball: June 23 – July 1; Time TBD Women’s Basketball: July 12 – 16; Time TBD Men’s Soccer: June 21 – June 25; times vary based on field instruction Women’s Soccer: July 5 – 9; Time TBD
Summer Enrichment Camps: June 28 – July 2 from 8:30am – 3:20pm Theater Acting Band Camp Introductory Rocketry Digital Photography Applied Chemistry and Biology Ceramics Studio
More camps may be added! For more information, please contact [email protected] or call Rachel Wright at (703) 445-0305.
Admissions Update / New Tours ScheduledA limited number of seats are still available for next year in our freshman, sophomore, and junior classes. Applications are still being accepted, and will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Please visit the Admissions page of our web site for important details, dates, and to access our on-line application. Limited financial aid may still be available. The link to the financial aid application is also found on the Admissions page of our web site.
Important Dates:March 20, 2010: Diocesan Registration Deadline for 1st-Round acceptance (post-marked) Late registrations contingent upon available space.
Tours of JP the Great:If you’ve not yet seen our beautiful campus, or have questions about admission to JP the Great, please join us for a tour! Check Admissions page of our web site for updates. Current dates include:
Tuesday, March 23: 6pm, prior to the 7pm Bioethics lecture for adults Tuesday, March 30: 11am Wednesday, April 1: 9:15am Mass, followed by 10am tour
Junior Ring Mass and Dance - May 20 / May 22Juniors, save the date! The first-ever JP Ring Mass, and Ring Dance will be in May! Junior’s will receive their class rings at The Junior Ring Mass on Thursday, May 20th at 7pm at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, followed by a reception. The Ring Dance will be held on Saturday, May 22nd at JP. Dress if formal. More
information soon!
A New Name for e-NewsThank you to those who submitted suggestions for our new name! We’d like to keep the contest going a little longer and give our new families a chance to weigh in. If you have ideas for a new name for e-News (something that better reflects who we are at JP the Great!) please let us know. E-mail your ideas to: [email protected] and be sure to put “e-News Name Contest” in the subject box, and include your name and contact info in the message. The winner will be acknowledged in a future issue when the new name is announced! Thanks!
Wolves Around the WorldWhere are you showing off your JP pride?? We know many of you wear your Wolf-Ware off campus, and we’d like capture photos of you in the exciting places you go! Please email photos to [email protected] for possible future publication in e-News! Thanks to the Turner family for providing the idea, and kicking off this photo journey! Below is a photo of the Turner Family in Times Square, with Don Turner, JP Facilities Director, sporting his JP sweatshirt. It is the same photo printed in the Washington Post article about the federal organ donor program (see “JP the Great in the News” above for the story!).
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