Class schedules for all registered SJNRA Junior/Senior High School students will be mailed out by the end of the week.

 

 1.  SPORTS PHYSICALS:  Free Sports Physical Exams will be conducted on Thursday, 12 August 2010 at 7:00 PM by Dr. Bill Keenan in the HS Nurse's office.  Any students that  "EXPECT TO PLAY IN ANY" sports or cheerleading throughout the school year should attend this session as it may be the last available date for physicals during the year. If you already had a physical exam in June, you will not need to have another physical. 

 

Individuals will need to complete and bring the "PIAA COMPREHENSIVE INITIAL PRE-PARTICIPATION PHYSICAL EVALUATION (CIPPE)" form for the physical exam to be accomplished.  The form can be obtained in the HS office or from the Athletic Director in room 213 or right outside his door in a folder on the wall.  Or you can download the form from the St. John Neumann website by going to:  "sjnra.org" and click onto "High School" and on the left side of the page is the PIAA  "CIPPE"  physical exam form.  Make sure you use or download the CIPPE form that has sections 1 thru 4 and it is a two page (front & back) form.  Insure SECTIONS 1 THRU 3 are entirely completed and signed by the parents and SECTION 4 will be completed by the doctor.  If you have any questions, contact Mr. Lupacchino at 323-9953, ext 217.

 

2.  GIRLS SOCCER PRACTICE STARTS:  All girls that intend on playing varsity soccer, practice will start on Monday, 16 August from 4:00 to 7:00 PM.  Also practice will run for the first two weeks, from Monday thru Friday from 4:00 to 7:00 PM.  Practice will be held at the Armory until they start construction of their new headquarters building and then practice will move to Shaw field.  For any questions, contact Coach Don Shade at 772-1131.

 

GIRLS MANDATORY SOCCER PARENTS' MEETING:  There will be a mandatory  parents' meeting on Monday, 9 August 2010 at 7:30 PM in the School Library. 

 

GIRLS VARSITY OPEN SOCCER PRACTICE:  The last Girls open varsity soccer practice will be held today, Monday, 9 August 2010 from 6:30 to 7:15 PM at the Armory.  The players and parents are expected to attend the parents meeting at 7:30 PM in the HS Library.

 

3.  BOYS SOCCER PRACTICE STARTS:  Any boys in grades 9 thru 12 that are interested in playing soccer, please sign up by calling Mr. Lupacchino.  The Boys Soccer practice will start on Monday, 16 August 2010 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM and for the first week will run from Monday thru Friday from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.  Practice will be held at the Armory until that field is not available for use.  For any questions, contact Coaches Robert Trepanowski, 419-0386 or Chris Vanaski, 916-2066.

 

BOYS VARSITY OPEN SOCCER PRACTICE:  The Boys still have open soccer practice next week on Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 PM at the Armory.

 

AT PRESENT, WE HAVE JUST THE MINIMUM NUMBER OF PLAYERS FOR A TEAM (11 PLAYERS), HOWEVER, A FEW MORE PLAYERS ARE STILL NEEDED FOR A FULL SQUAD WITH SUBSTITUTES.  CALL MR. LUPACCHINO IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PLAYING OR IF YOU ARE NOT SURE THAT YOU SIGNED UP.

 

4.  CO-ED GOLF TEAM:  We currently have 6 individuals that are interested in playing on the Co-Ed Golf team and we could use a few more players.  Their first match is on Thursday, 19 August at 3:00 PM at the Benton Golf Course.  If anybody is interested or has any questions, contact Coach Nick Fiorini at 601-4195 or Mr. Lupacchino.

 

5.  GIRLS 7/8TH GRADE SOFTBALL:  At present we currently have 8 girls signed up for Jr. High Softball and obviously we need more players.  If anybody is interested in playing, please contact Mr. Lupacchino at 323-9953, ext 217.  They are scheduled to start practice on Monday, 16 August and their first game is at home on Tuesday, 7 September at 4:00 PM against Jersey Shore at Elm Park, which is our home field and practice field.  For any questions, contact coaches Matt Henderson at 244-1128 or Ray Perchinski at 971-5694.

 

6.  BOYS BASKETBALL OPEN GYM:  Until further notice, there will still be open boys basketball gym.  Grades 6, 7 & 8 will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 on Mondays & Wednesdays.  Grades 9 thru 12 will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 PM on Mondays & Wednesdays.  For information, contact Mr. Pat McFadden for the Jr. High practice at 494-5601 or 321-1972 and for the varsity practice, Mr. Paul Petcavage at 419-5387.

 

7.  GIRLS BASKETBALL OPEN GYM:  The Girls open gym for all grades is being held on Sundays from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.  For any questions, contact Mr. Steve Sholder at 279-6978.

 

8.  GIRLS VARSITY TENNIS TEAM:  We currently only have the minimum requirement of 7 players that have signed up for tennis.  We certainly need a few more players in order to have a full squad  and substitutes.  If any girls are interested in playing, please call Mr. Lupacchino.  The girls coach is Mr. David Montis and if you have any questions, you can contact him at 322-2954.

 

9.  NEUMANN PARENTS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (NPAA) MEETING:  

There will be a meeting of the NPAA on Tuesday, 10 August 2010 at 6:00 PM in the HS Library.  Since this is a new school year and many new students becoming involved in the school sports programs, they are encouraging parents to attend this meeting so you can become involved in supporting your children's participation in the various sports programs.  This Association has been a major supporter of the overall school athletic programs and has raised over $14,000 in order to purchase new equipment, uniforms, awards and medical supplies.  It only involves volunteering an occasional few hours to work in the soccer and basketball concession stands, which are the only areas in which they raise funds.  For information, contact the Association President, Mr. Kevin Way at 447-7000.

 

10.  SPORTS ATHLETIC FEE:  Just a reminder that students that are participating on a sports team, they are required to pay the $30.00 sports athletic fee for each sport that they participate in during the school year. There are no reductions for participating in two or more sports or if a family has two or more youngsters participating in sports.  It is a flat $30.00 fee for each sport that an individual participates in.  The fee must be paid before their team uniform will be issued to the athlete.  Make checks payable to St. John Neumann and the payment can be paid at the school office or with Mr. Lupacchino in room 213.  School vouchers can be used for payment of the athletic fee. 

 

11.  SPECIAL REDUCED PRICE FOR BASKETBALL SEASON TICKETS:  We currently have a special reduced price for basketball season tickets.  For adults the price is $20.00 (normally $25.00) and for students $5.00 (normally $8.00).  These season tickets entitle you to any 10 home games for Varsity Boys or Girls games and/or for Junior High Boys or Girls games.  Tickets can be obtained from Mr. Lupacchino in room 213 or you can mail in your payment and the tickets will be mailed back to you.  Make checks payable to St. John Neumann.