CJ Parent Weekly

Updates

Registration Packets
Registration packets for the 2011-2012 school year will be given to students today. Please review these packets as they contain important information regarding the registration process for all current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors for next school year.

The registration paperwork along with the non-refundable registration fee of $150 is due by March 11.

Steve Fuchs, Registrar | email

A Message from the Nurses Office

Body Mass Index Screenings

Recently, Ohio Revised Code 3313.674, known as the Healthy Choices for Healthy Children legislation, was signed into law. This law is aimed at reducing childhood obesity by ensuring that students have access to healthy meals and beverages at school and by providing students and parents with information about student health.

One of the first requirements of the law is that all districts and community schools must begin Body Mass Index (BMI) screenings for all students in kindergarten, third grade, fifth grade and ninth grade beginning in the 2010-2011 school year. BMI screenings then must take place in these grades every school year.

CJ will be complying with this legislation for 9th grade beginning in January 2011. If you have a freshman student you will be receiving a letter by mail notifying you of this law. Please be sure to read the letter and if you choose to exclude your student from the testing, please notify the school in writing no later than Friday, Jan. 21. If you have any questions, please contact the school nurse at 461.3740 x227. Additional information about BMI screenings and FAQs is available at www.letsmove.gov or www.getupmc.org.

Free Nutrition Classes at the Kroc Recreation Center

The Ohio State University Extension Office will be offering FREE nutrition classes weekly at the KROC Recreation Center at 1000 N. Keowee Street in Dayton. Participants will learn how to prepare tasty but healthy foods in a fun and relaxing atmosphere. There will be food sampling weekly and each participant will receive class materials, kitchen tools, and a certificate of completion.

Nutrition classes will be held Wednesday evenings: January 19 - March 16 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday mornings: January 18 - March 8 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Space is limited, so call Paula at 937.224.9654 to reserve your spot. For more information about health and nutrition, please visit www.montgomery.osu.edu or www.healthfinder.gov.

Tere McDonald, Nurse | email

A Message from Ministry & Service

There are currently many applications available for students in the office of ministry & service. Summer mission trip applications are available for trips to Cincinnati; Solsberry, Indiana; and Belize.

Applications for our FLIGHT (open to upcoming seniors only) and Little Sibs (open to upcoming juniors and seniors) classes for the 2011-2012 school year are also available. In addition, juniors who wish to attend the April Kairos with the intent of leading their senior year can apply. Students who apply for FLIGHT or Kairos must also go through an interview process.

All applications, as well as information about the above trips and programs, can be found on the Ministry & Service Web page.

Kelli Kinnear, Ministry & Service | email

Eagles Learning Center

CJ will begin offering an after school program, the Eagles Learning Center, every Monday - Friday from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the school library. Students remaining in the school after 3:30 p.m. who are not participating in another organized CJ activity will be directed to the Eagles Learning Center where they will have access to resources to assist with schoolwork and opportunities for further enrichment. Please encourage your students to take advantage of this opportunity if they are in need of extra academic supports or if they need a safe place to be after school hours. Please contact Mrs. Badinghaus, student support coordinator, if you have further questions or comments regarding the implementation of this new program.

Jama Badinghaus, City Connects | email

Volunteers & Donations Needed for
Teacher Appreciaton Meal

Traditionally the Co-Educators and CJ parents provide a special meal during Catholic Schools week to show the CJ staff our appreciation for all the work they do with our children. This year's luncheon is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 3. Please consider helping make this day special by participating in some way. We need donations of special desserts and a few door prizes to help make this day memorable.

The teachers have requested if you send in a special dish to send the recipe too. If you are not a cook but would still like to help, there are plenty of opportunities. We will be setting up and decorating the night before and we need help with serving and cleaning up that day. If you would like to help, or want more information, contact Mari Jo Rosenbauer at 890-3955.

Senior Picture Deadline Approaching

Attention all senior parents, the deadline for submitting a senior picture for the 2011 yearbook is February 1. If your senior son or daughter has already been photographed at Easterling Studios, then you do not need to submit a photo to CJ (we receive them automatically). However, if your senior child was photographed at any other studio, you are responsible for submitting a copy of their formal yearbook picture to Mr. Greg Mueller or a member of the yearbook staff by February 1.

If you still need to schedule a sitting for senior pictures, Easterling Studios can be contacted at 937.222.8410. Remember, if your senior son or daughter wants to be included in the class composite picture that hangs in the halls of CJ, he/she must be photographed at Easterling.

Greg Mueller, Yearbook Moderator | email
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CJ Employment Opportunities

Chaminade Julienne currently seeks a part-time science teacher for the second semester, and a head women's soccer coach for next season. For more information, please visit the Employment Opportunities page at our Web site.

CJ Ski and Snowboarding Club

We took 28 students to Perfect North Friday night. After about an hour and a half bus ride, students enjoyed five hours of skiing through light flurries on the slopes. The bus arrived back at CJ at about 12:40 a.m. with all students sleepy and uninjured.

Any student wishing to go skiing with the CJ Ski and Snowboard Club is invited to do so either by buying a club pass through Perfect North or on a pay as you go. Please let Mrs. Marshall know by Wednesday so there is time to get the EMF from the nurse. Also, a permission slip must be signed by parent and child, and returned to Mrs. Marshall in order to be allowed on the bus and to ski. A night of lift ticket and equipment rental at Perfect North is @ $70; cost for the bus is $5. All ability levels are welcome!

Beth Marshall, Moderator | email

You're Invited to Rosary in the Chapel

Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 18, CJ alumnus Mike Hoendorf '03, will lead a daily rosary in the chapel starting at 7:20 a.m. These sessions will continue every Monday - Thursday morning; rosaries will be available, but feel free to bring your own. If you have questions or would like to send Mike prayer intentions, email him or contact the office of ministry & service.