It was our great pleasure to welcome Archbishop Dennis Schnurr to Chaminade Julienne on Wednesday. He celebrated Mass with the faculty and staff, joined in morning prayer with Miss Meyers' class, and then discussed the Mission of Catholic school students with members of FLIGHT. He called on our students to take what they learn at CJ and carry it to others beyond the school's four walls.... to be the light in our world to others. After his discussion with our students, he said that it was pretty evident that CJ students are already learning and living out this mission.

The Archbishop's visit was a wonderful lead-in to CJ's celebration of Catholic Schools Week (Jan. 31 - Feb. 6). Events planned for next week will focus on the life and mission of Sister Dorothy Stang, SNDdeN, and how our students can continue living out her dream for social justice for those in our world who have no voice.

Dan Meixner, president  |  email

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CJ STEMM Resources for You
The CJ STEMM Web pages have been updated with many new opportunities for your sons and daughters to take advantage of. Check out these pages highlighting:

• career exploration events,
  
• competitions, and
  
• STEMM college scholarships.
  

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM | email

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Pertussis
One of our students was diagnosed last week with the respiratory infection, pertussis (whooping cough). He is under the care of his family physician and is taking antibiotics. We know of no other reported cases in the building. There is a pertussis fact sheet posted to the health clinic Web page for your review. It includes information about symptoms, spread, vaccination, and prevention. Please contact me if you have additional questions.

Robin Schwabe, RN, health clinic  |  email

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Tuition Assistance Help Sessions

For parents needing information or help in completing their PSAS form, there will be three help sessions, all held in the library:

• Wed., Feb. 3 at noon
• Tues., Feb. 9 at 6:00 pm
• Thrs., Feb. 11 at 3:30 pm

No reservation are necessary.  CJ staff will be present to help you with the application and answer questions.  Please bring an application and all tax forms with you.

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Last Call: Summer Mission Trip to IN
There are still a few openings available for CJ's summer mission trip to Solsberry, Indiana. The trip will be held July 5-9, 2010. Visit our Web page for more details.
Students who wish to participate need to submit their applications to the service and ministry office as soon as possible. Students will be accepted in the order in which we receive their applications.

Kelli Kinnear, service & ministry | email

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ------------
Parent Chefs Are Needed,
Teacher Appreciation Lunch, Feb. 4
Traditionally the Co-educators and CJ parents provide a special meal during Catholic Schools week to show the CJ staff our appreciation of the work they do. Please consider helping us make this day special by participating in some way. Parent representatives will contact families to ask for salads and desserts. We are also in need of three more people to bring in a crock pot of soup. If you are not a cook but would still like to help, you can:

• set up and decorating the night before
• serve lunch
• clean up afterwards
  

If you would like to help or want more information, please contact one of us.

Mari Jo Rosenbauer, Volunteer Coord. 890.3955  |  email

Cindi Stoddard, Volunteer Coordinator
890.0194


REMINDERS ------------
FACTS Tuition Management
Parents who wish to initialize a FACTS Tuition Management account to schedule monthly or quarterly payments may do so through the business page on our Web site through FACTS e-Cashier.

Cheryl Smith, business  |  email

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Senior Trip to Washington D.C.
Mandatory Parent Meeting
Mon., Feb. 8  |  7 pm  |  auditorium
There is a mandatory informational meeting for parents and students for the trip to Washington. All students going on the trip must attend with at least one of their parents.

Questions? Please contact:
Angela Ruffolo | email |  More information

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Family Connection Online Tool
Information Night Scheduled
Wed., Feb. 17 | 6:30 pm | auditorium
Students and parents will learn how this powerful tool can help in selecting colleges, careers, and much more. Juniors, in particular, need to know how to access information in Family Connection in their preparation to take ACT and SAT tests and in speaking to college representatives.

Charlene Wheeler '65, guidance | email