CJ Parent Weekly

September 22, 2011

Greetings!

The English department invites parents and students to explore all the amenities the CJ Community Writing Center has to offer.

Located in room 126, the center is staffed each period of the school day (including homeroom) and open to all students of all ability levels. Anyone needing a safe, quiet space to engage in any step of the writing process is invited to stop by and work one-on-one with a qualified tutor, or use some of the Writing Center's valuable resources.

Beyond the computer stations available, students also have access to various handbooks for help with everything from using MLA style, improving sentence structure, discovering topics, and more. All seniors, juniors, sophomores, and freshmen are encouraged to develop their skills while working to complete college applications, research papers, essays, and other writing assignments.

If you have questions about the Community Writing Center or would like to know more, please don't hesitate to contact me or another member of the English department.

Sincerely,

Molly Bardine, English Department Chair | email

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EAGLE PRIDE

Both the men's and women's golf teams had big weeks, and one CJ senior recently received a $2,500 college scholarship to the school of her choice! Continue >

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COMMUNITY UPDATE

NEW this week:

Internationally renowned artist Curtis Mann, a 1998 CJ graduate and son of Lois Mann in the Welcome Center, visited with English and photography students Tuesday morning. -- View story

Don't fret if you missed last week's grand opening of the Eagle Tennis Center, there is still time this season to catch a match at the historic new campus venue. View the Eagles' remaining home schedule and learn more about the members of our 2011 women's team. -- View story

Representatives from 21 area service agencies exchanged handshakes, shared smiles, and discussed service-learning opportunities with CJ juniors in the gym at the annual Service Fair on Friday, September 16. -- View story

CU September 2011 -- Read Full Issue

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UPDATES

2011 Spaghetti Dinner Canceled

After a number of conversations with Co-Educators directly involved with the planning process of the Spaghetti Dinner, and realizing the challenges all would face in hosting the event this year, I have decided to cancel the dinner.

The Co-Educators are thinking of ways to refresh the event with the goal of bringing this community gathering back in some form for next year. If you have questions, please contact me.

John Marshall, Principal | email
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CJ Performing Arts Trip to Disney
Any Performing Arts student (band, choir, theatre) still interested in going on the Disney Trip in June must turn in the Parental Acceptance form, along with the $50 deposit no later than Friday, September 30 to secure your spot

Performing Arts parents and/or families who are interested in taking advantage of the Tour Package (not including transportation) to go with the group on the trip must submit a $50 deposit for each person going by no later than Friday, September 30.

Please contact me if you have questions or would like additional information.

Debi Schutt, Director of Performing Arts | email

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Become a Student Council Ambassador

Freshmen interested in being part of Student Council should apply to be a Student Council Student Ambassador! Pick up applications from Ms. Angela Ruffolo in room 149 or from Mrs. Ann Szabo in the development office. Applications are due to Ms. Ruffolo by Friday, September 23.

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Senior T-shirt Designs Due October 5

Any senior interested in submitting a design for this year's senior t-shirts should submit artwork to Ms. Angela Ruffolo in room 149 by Wednesday, October 5.

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CALENDAR

Kairos Retreat #1

September 20-23 | Bergamo

Please keep the students and adult chaperones in your prayers during our first senior Kairos trip.

Kelli Kinnear, Ministry & Service | email
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Fall Female Athlete's Breakfast
Friday, September 23 | 7 a.m. | Cafeteria

Featuring speaker Maura Lemon, CJ science teacher and former UD Flyers track and cross country athlete.

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Underclass Picture Day/Out of Uniform Day

Friday, September 23

Freshmen, sophomores and juniors will have their pictures taken in the gym during homeroom periods. Homeroom teachers will escort students to the gym as follows:

Sophomores will be called between 10:41-11:04 am
Freshmen will be called between 11:07-11:30 am
Juniors will be called between 12:00-12:23 pm

All students are allowed to be out of uniform for free -- please follow guidelines listed on page 41 of the Student Handbook. If you have questions, email Greg Mueller.

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Patron/Ad Drive Materials Due
Friday, September 23

In July, you should have received a packet of materials in the mail for the Patron/Ad Drive. This is a mandatory fundraiser for all students. Students are required to sell a minimum of $125 worth of advertising or patron space in the Sports Program, Music Program, and/or Yearbook.

Materials will be collected in homerooms and must be received no later than Friday, September 23. If you have questions, please email or call Caitlin Cronin Bennett at 461.3740 ext. 201.

Caitlin Cronin Bennett, Alumni Relations Coord. | email

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CJ Varsity Football at McNicholas

Saturday, Sept. 24 | 2 pm | Anderson High School

The Eagles go for their third consecutive win against GCL Central opponent McNicholas at Anderson High School (directions).

Pre-sale tickets are on sale in the athletic office: $6 for adults and $4 for all students. At the gate the price will be $6 for adults and high school students, and $4 for grade school students.

Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email

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Family Kick-off Night

Saturday, September 24 | 6 to 8 p.m.

Students and families who participated in CJ summer camps this year are invited for games, food and fun on Blue Green Field, the Eagle Tennis Center, and in the Student Conditioning Center.

Please help us plan for our guests by sending your RSVP to Jeanne Spitzig via email or at 461.3740 x249.

Brett Chmiel, Admissions | email
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MANDATORY FOR FRESHMEN

Hearing & Vision Screenings

Wednesday, September 28 | *8 a.m.

*9:37 a.m. start for students not being screened

CJ will be conducting hearing and vision screenings for freshman students during two Wednesday morning late-start block periods on September 28 and October 26. Attendance is mandatory.

Health screenings will begin at 8 a.m., and students are to report to the cafeteria. Please have students bring something to work on as they wait their turn. Screenings will be completed as follows:

September 28 -- Students in homeroom with these teachers will be screened: Ms. Andary, Mr. Brooks, Mr. Colvin, and Mrs. Dever.

October 26 -- Students in homeroom with these teachers will be screened: Ms. Dozer, Mrs. Dues, Mr. Riccuito, and Mrs. Schutt.

Tere McDonald, Nurse | email

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CJ STEMM Work Site Tour - SIGN UP BY FRIDAY

Wednesday, September 28 | 7:30 to 9:15 a.m.

Students will leave on a bus from school and tour the City of Dayton Wastewater Treatment Plant during the late-start block period. Email Mrs. Draeger to sign up and to receive a permission form. Friday, September 23 is the last day to sign up.

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM | email

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Spirit Week - PEP RALLY FRIDAY

September 26-30

All students are invited to participate in this fun, community spirit building event! Please adhere to the 2011 CJ Spirit Week Guidelines and the Out of Uniform policy, listed on pages 41-42 of the Student Handbook. View the themes for each day of the week here at cjeagles.org.

School will be on Rally schedule Friday, September 30 to accommodate for the afternoon Homecoming pep rally in the gym.

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CJ STEMM Idol Speaker

Tuesday, September 27 | CIL

Candy Winteregg, a medical librarian from Good Samaritan Hospital, will present to students during all homeroom periods.

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President's Leadership Dinner

Wednesday, September 28

This year's appreciation event for Eagle Council members will be hosted at the Eagle Tennis Center.

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Homecoming Weekend - DANCE TICKETS ON SALE

September 30 - October 1, 2011

Homecoming weekend begins Friday at 7:30 p.m. as the Eagles varsity football team takes on Badin at West Carrollton High School.

On Saturday, October 1, Homecoming Dance for sophomores, juniors and seniors will be held in the CJ gym from 9 p.m. to midnight. This year's Red Carpet Romance. All students must adhere to the Dance Dress Guidelines.

TICKETS cost $15 for couples and $7.50 for singles, and will be sold on Friday, September 23; Monday, September 26; and Tuesday, September 27.

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School Liturgy - 8 a.m. start

Wednesday, October 5

School starts at 8 a.m. and will be on block liturgy schedule.

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SAVE THE DATE
Family Connection Night

Wednesday, October 5 | 6:30 p.m. | Library

The guidance office will introduce all parents to Family Connection, CJ's online resource for grade tracking and college exploration All freshmen, sophomore, junior and senior parents are welcome and encouraged to attend this informational session.

Charlene Wheeler, Guidance | email

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REMINDERS

Recycle Your Paper At CJ

Did you know you can help CJ earn money just by recycling? Place your newspapers, magazines, shopping catalogs, office and school papers, and mail in our green and yellow Abitibi Paper Retriever located in parking lot A. Most paper can be recycled, but do not include cardboard and phone books.

By recycling paper, not only do you save water and energy, but our school earns money for every pound of paper you help us collect. The money earned then goes to support the continued recycling efforts of the Environmental Club. If you have questions, email club moderators Amy O'Loughlin or Laurie Eloe. Thanks for supporting this student endeavor!

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Medication Administration

The guidelines for medication administration during overnight school trips, at sporting events, and at extracurricular activities have been posted here at cjeagles.org.

If you have any questions, please contact me at 461-3740 x227.

Tere McDonald, Nurse | email

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Parents are Invited to Pray with CJ Each Week

Parents are always invited to attend weekly Mass, held every Friday morning at 7:15 am in our school chapel. Join us at these weekly Masses as we celebrate together with the Marianist Brothers who live next door to CJ.

Kelli Kinnear, Ministry & Service | email

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

Boys Eagle Youth Basketball Try-outs

Sunday, September 25 | CJ gym

All boys in grades 3-8 are invited to try out for this select basketball program which helps prepare student athletes for competition at the high school level.

Times: Grades 3&4: 3-4:30 p.m.; Grades 5&6: 4:30-6 p.m.; Grades 7&8: 6-7:30 p.m.

For more information, contact: Todd Spees at 673-3238.

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Girls Eagle Youth Basketball Try-outs

Sunday, Oct. 2 and Sunday, Oct. 9 | CJ gym

All girls in grades 3-8 are invited to try out for this program which emphasizes instruction and competition.

Times: All grades: noon - 2 p.m.

For more information, contact: Tony Greene at 231-4493.

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Eagle Youth Wrestling Sign-ups

Wednesday, Oct. 19 | Student Conditioning Center

Wrestlers will be taught the fundamentals -- no experience is needed. The season goes from November through February.

Times: All grades: 6 - 7 p.m. sign-ups

For more information, contact: Jimmy Mullins at 361.3120.

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Founders' Thoughts

"We must have firm confidence in the Lord. His eyes are fixed on us, let us fix our eyes on Him alone."

Fr. Chaminade

"Faith is like an energy in us."

Fast Five

Pictures/Out of Uniform Day

9/23 - Free

Patron/Ad Drive Packet Due

9/23 - Homeroom

Spirit Week - Pep Rally Fri.

Week of 9/26 - 9/30

CJ STEMM Idol Speaker

9/27 - During homeroom

Freshmen Health Screening

9/28 - 8 a.m.

Featured Faculty & Staff Member

Tim Dillon

Mr. Tim Dillon feels blessed by his 28 year involvement with the Chaminade Julienne community. He appreciates that at CJ the awareness of God permeates all of the school's programs and activities.

At one time or another, Mr. Dillon has taught every course offered in the religion department, and now serves as department chair. He is currently piloting an online version of UD Religion 103, a course in which CJ students earn college credit (to UD and other universities) while still in high school. He has also coordinated the retreat program and helped bring the Kairos program to CJ. Additionally, Mr. Dillon spends a bit of time in the University of Dayton library striving to finish his dissertation for a doctoral degree in theology.

Mr. Dillon met his wife, Mary Ellen, while both were moderating the summer LIFE program in 1987. Mary Ellen currently teaches biology at the University of Dayton, so the couple embodies the "marriage of religion and science." Their son, Brendan, graduated from CJ in 2010, and is now a Billiken at St. Louis University. Their daughter, Kateri, is a senior at CJ, and has been involved with CJ's theater program.

Outside of school Mr. Dillon and his family enjoy traveling and bicycling. Be sure to visit his page at cjeagles.org.