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Greetings!
Next week begins Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week at CJ. The office of ministry and service has planned many activities to help raise Chaminade Julienne's awareness of these issues affecting people locally, nationally and internationally.
From Monday, November 14 through Monday, November 21, there will be myriad opportunities for your son or daughter to become engaged participants in the effort.
Although donation collection will not begin until Monday, first period teachers will get things started tomorrow morning by sharing a special prayer and PowerPoint presentation with students. Members of FLIGHT will also explain the week's activities Friday morning. In addition, the daily morning announcements and prayer will be accompanied by a quote or statistic in reference to issues of hunger or homelessness.
Donations will then be collected during all first period classes each day. Our donation quota for each person is $2.50 and any two items. Money will benefit Catholic Relief Services and Oxfam, two international hunger relief organizations. Items including toiletries, non-perishable food, suitcases/bags, hats and gloves will be collected and donated directly to local organizations including Catholic Social Services, St. Vincent's, The Food Bank and the Life Enrichment Center.
This year's donation drive will double as a competition between the students and members of the faculty and staff. Should the students make a larger donation (by percentage), they will have the pleasure of seeing math teacher Ann Meyers dye her hair and social studies teacher Jim Sparrow style his into a Mohawk.
With follicles at stake, faculty and staff are expected to be just as active -- if not more -- than in years past. However, along with competing against students, CJ employees will once again gather together to prepare meals for the House of Bread and bagged lunches for St. Vincent's on the late-start block morning of Wednesday, November 16 during CJ's bi-monthly faculty and staff Faith Sharing session.
And, like last year, Thursday is an optional "fast day." Students at all lunch periods are encouraged to fast -- if not from a whole meal, then from junk food or soda -- and instead donate any money not spent on food. Freshman, sophomores, juniors and seniors are welcome to help us prepare bagged lunches in the cafeteria at this time for the hungry at the House of Bread.
If by November 21 all donation quotas are met (faculty, staff and students combined), CJ will be awarded a free day off later in the year. All are invited to join the effort of accomplishing our goal and thereby increasing our community's collective consciousness of these worldwide issues!
Sincerely,
Kelli D. Kinnear, Ministry & Service | email
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 EAGLE PRIDE
Inspired by a Ministry and Service REACH site visit, Eagle Scout candidate Cole Retzloff, '13, completed his necessary service project at the Marianist Environmental Education Center. Continue > Plus, the Dayton Metro Library's fall poetry contest winners are announced -- CJ students take five of the top six spots! Continue > . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
 COMMUNITY UPDATE
NEW this week:
- CJ was officially recognized as a Project Lead the Way Nationally Certified School at the annual Project Lead the Way Ohio Fall Conference last week, and remains the only Catholic high school dually certified in both the biomedical sciences and pre-engineering tracks. Additionally, with dual enrollment, CJ PLTW students can earn college credit for their high school coursework. View story >
- Senior Raytea Long signed her National Letter of Intent to play basketball with the Commodores of Vanderbilt on Wednesday, Nov. 9. She will receive a full athletic grant to attend the Nashville university where she plans on studying chemical engineering. View story >
- Lt. Col. Joel Luker has piloted everything from figther jets and Blackhawk helicopters to the Goodyear blimp, and on Tuesday he shared his experiences with CJ students as a STEMM Idol Speaker. View story >
CU November 2011 -- Read Full Issue
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DEPARTMENT NEWS
Guidance:Family Connection Did you know that every CJ student and their parent has a code to access Family Connection, our comprehensive online tool for college and career planning? We are asking all parents to take the first step toward exploring this resource by logging on to the site this week. If you need help with your username, password or have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us in the guidance office. Charlene Wheeler, Guidance 461.3740 x218 | email
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UPDATES
Eagles Learning Center Opens November 14
The Eagles Learning Center will open after school in the library starting Monday, Nov. 14. The Eagles Learning Center is a place for students to get academic assistance and use school resources to complete assignments. The center will be open Monday through Thursday until 5 p.m.
Students will be asked to complete an expectation form and have it signed by a parent to participate. These forms will be available in the center on November 14. If you have questions about the ELC, please contact Mrs. Jama Badinghaus.
Jama Badinghaus, Guidance
461.3740 x204 | email
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Updates from the Development Office
Patron/Ad Drive
The 2011-12 Patron/Ad Drive raised over $107,000, which equals an increase of more than $10,000 from last year! Congratulations to Rachel Stamper who took the prize for top seller, and also to students in homeroom with Kelli Kinnear and Debi Schutt. These homerooms had 100% participation and will receive a Chipotle lunch!
Fall Phonathon
A record 16,515 calls were made this year during the Fall Phonathon by our 267 volunteers (compared with 9,232 in the fall last year). The total number of specified pledges was more than 1,267 -- double what was pledged last fall -- and totaled more than $86,000! Thanks to all the students, parents, and alumni who came out to help! We are once again on our way to a great Annual Fund year.
Caitlin Cronin Bennett
Alumni Relations Coordinator | email
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Senior Trip to Washington D.C. - PAYMENT DUE
The first, non-refundable payment of $200 is due to the Business Office by Wednesday, Nov. 16. Signed parental accpetance forms are also due at this time. For more information regarding the trip, or to print/download forms, click here.
Angela Ruffolo, Senior Trip Moderator | email
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Attention Winter Sport Athletes
In order to participate in a winter sport, completed physical forms must be returned to the athletic office as soon as possible. Please see your coach for information regarding participation fees.
Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email
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An Opportunity to Explore MVCTC Options
All sophomores interested in learning more about the programs available at the Miami Valley Career Technology Center will have the opportunity to tour the facility on Tuesday, Dec. 6.
More information regarding programs in agriculture, arts and communication, building and construction, business and information technology, health, human resources, industrial technology / manufacturing operations, manufacturing technologies, and services (IEP) will be made available to students. Visit www.mvctc/futurestudents for details.
If you feel your son or daughter might be interested in learning about these programs and attending the tour, please contact Nicole Will in the guidance office.
Nicole Will, Guidance
461.3740 x215 | email
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CJ Ski and Snowboard Club
Students of all ability levels are encouraged to join the CJ Ski and Snowboard Club. We will ski during four Friday trips: January 13, January 27, February 3 and February 24. A CJ bus will take us to Perfect North immediately after school each day, and return to CJ at 12:30 a.m. There will be a $25 fee for the bus; this will cover all four trips.
To join the club, you will need to buy a ski pass directly from Perfect North. Here's how:
- Go to CJ's club log-in page here at www.perfectnorth.com. Use the password "showtime."
- After logging in, purchase the four Friday lesson package. Cost is $110 if you own your own equipment, $146 if you want to rent.
- Prices will go up significantly after November 20, so sign up soon!
- Perfect North has also requested that students download a picture when they buy their pass/register.
For more information and to download forms, visit the Ski Club links available from Beth Marshall's Teacher page at cjeagles.org.
Beth Marshall, Ski Club Moderator | email
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Tech Week Schedule - November 7-20
The Tech Week schedule for The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet is now available from the Parents of Performing Arts page at cjeagles.org.
Laura Meixner, POPS Co-president | email
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Pop A Cappella Festival
This weekend CJ's pop a cappella groups Vega and Age V will attend an a cappella festival at Kettering Fairmont High School with other groups from across Ohio. During the all-day event CJ students will sing for professional clinicians and hear performances by groups featured on NBC's The Sing Off including Eleventh Hour and SONOS. We look forward to this fun, educational event!
Joe Whatley, Performing Arts | email
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CALENDAR
Out of Uniform Day
Out of uniform passes will be sold for $1 during homeroom. Please adhere to the guidelines listed on page 41 of the Student Handbook.
All the proceeds collected from each of CJ's out of uniform days go towards supporting CJ clubs and groups including National Honor Society, Key Club, Ministry and Service, and the senior class.
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CJ Varsity Football vs. Waynesville - PLAYOFFS
Saturday, November 12 | 7 pm | Centerville HS
In a second round Division IV match-up, the Eagles play top-seeded Waynesville at Centerville High School (directions).
Pre-sale tickets are available in the athletic office for $7 and will cost $9 at the gate. The theme for the game is "Sea of Green" so be sure to wear your green in support of the Eagles!
Need something green? The Blue Green Club is still selling this year's Eagle spirit shirts, which will be available at CJ for just $10. Get them while they last!
Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email
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Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
November 14-18, 2011
This annual event, held the first full week prior to Thanksgiving, is dedicated to bringing awareness to CJ about hunger and homelessness issues in the local community, nation and world.
All members of the school community are encouraged to choose at least one way to become involved in the plight of others who need our help.
Kelli Kinnear, Ministry & Service | email
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CJ STEMM Idol Speaker Series
Monday, November 14 | CIL
CJ welcomes Beth Hart, an engineering professor at the University of Dayton. Students are encouraged to learn more about UD's program and the diverse career fields in engineering.
Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM | email
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Spain Trip Meeting
Tuesday, November 15 | 6:30 pm | Library
This informational meeting is for parents and participants of the 2012 CJ trip to Spain. Please bring your passport, or a color copy, and use the courtyard entrance. Contact Peg Regan with questions.
Peg Regan, Spanish Teacher | email
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College Help Session
Wednesday, November 16 | 3:15 pm | Room 126
Students and families are invited to attend these informational meetings, but students must first sign up in the guidance office.
College Application Checklist - Reminder >
Seniors and parents of seniors should please reference the College Application checklist (view/download/print), and the ordered steps of the process, while applying to schools.
Charlene Wheeler, Guidance | email
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Jostens Graduation Order Day
Friday, November 18 | During all lunch periods
On Wednesday, Nov. 9, Jostens mailed home graduation packets for ordering graduation announcements and accessories. Orders will be accepted in the cafeteria during all lunch periods on Friday, Nov. 18.
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CJ STEMM Idol Speaker Series
Friday, November 18 | CIL
CJ welcomes Lucy Lehker, a critical care nurse in the USAF Reserve. She will talk with students about her experiences working with the Air Transport Team for six months in Afghanistan. All students are encouraged to attend during homeroom periods.
Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM | email
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FALL PLAY - NEXT WEEK
The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet
November 18, 19 and 20 | Auditorium
An adaption of Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet told in the style of beloved author Dr. Seuss.
Showtimes:
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Friday, Nov. 18 -- 7:30 p.m.
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Saturday, Nov. 19 -- 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
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Sunday, Nov. 20 -- 2 p.m.
Tickets cost $8 for adults; $6 for high school students; and $4 for K-8th grade students.
Debi Schutt, Performing Arts | email
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High School Placement Test Saturday, November 19 | 8 am to noon | Cafeteria The HSPT is recommended by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati and required by CJ for admission and Catholic scholarship consideration. Parents can register online at cjeagles.org, or by calling Jeanne Sptizig at 461.3740 x249. The cost is $30. Students should bring payment with them the day of the test. Brett Chmiel, Admissions | email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CJ STEMM Idol Speaker Series Tuesday, November 22 | CIL Nate Eloe, '06, returns to CJ and will talk with all students during homeroom periods. Nate is a PhD candidate studying computer science and physics at Missouri University of Science and Technology. Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM | email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break November 23, 24 and 25 Students are off Wednesday through Friday. The building is closed on Thursday and Friday, November 24-25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Junior Retreat #2 - RESCHEDULED December 5-6, 2011 The junior retreat that was originally scheduled for November 30 - December 1 has now been rescheduled to Monday and Tuesday, December 5-6. Kelli Kinnear, Ministry & Service | email
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REMINDERS
March For Life
CJ students will travel with students from Carroll High School to Washington D.C. to participate in the annual March for Life. Participants will leave on Friday afternoon, January 20 and return in the early morning on Tuesday, January 24. While in Washington, we will participate in the National Students for Life Conference and visit the Holocaust Museum as well as the recently opened Martin Luther King Memorial. The cost for the trip is $280. Students can obtain an information packet from their religion teachers or from Karen Emmerich in room 045. A deposit is due by Wednesday, November 11.
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PSAS Applications Due December 1, 2011 PSAS applications for the 2012-13 school year were distributed to current CJ students in homeroom on Friday, October 7. To be considered for tuition assistance, applications and documentation must be submitted to PSAS by December 1, 2011. All families are encouraged to apply. The application is available here at cjeagles.org, and electronic applications can be sent directly to PSAS by visiting psas.org. Please email or call Cindy Budde at 461.3740, x214 with questions. [Top of Page]
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PARISH BULLETIN
28th Annual Harvest of Values Bazaar
Saturday, Nov. 12 | 9 am to 3:30 pm | Ascension
Hosted at the Church of the Ascension Parish Activity Center (directions), the bazaar will feature Christmas items for sale, baked goods and fun for everyone.
For further information, contact Tara Koenig at 258.3971 or Ruth Jacob at 298.3871.
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1st Annual Art & Craft Fest
Saturday, Nov. 12 | 9 am to 2 pm | St. Albert
Hosted at the St. Albert the Great Parish Center Gym (directions), this free event is open to the public and will feature an assortment of crafts and fine art from 40 vendors. A snack bar will be open from 11 am. to 1 p.m. Shoppers of all ages are welcome.
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Christmas Fair
Saturday, Nov. 12 | 9 am to 2 pm AND
Sunday, Nov. 13 | 8:30 am to noon | St. Anthony
Hosted at the St. Anthony School gym (directions), this free event is open to the public and will feature craft booths, religious goods, silent auction, homemade candy, baked goods, and a raffle grand prize of $1,000.
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Bob Evans Community Fundraiser
Monday, Nov. 14 | 6 am to 10 pm | St. Anthony
Eat at the Bob Evans Restaurant on the corner of Woodman Drive and Linden Avenue (directions). Give the cashier a flyer and 15 percent of your bill will go to St. Anthony School. This applies to dine-in and carryout purchases. Call Angie McGraw at 253.6251 for a flyer.
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Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Sunday, Nov. 20 | 11 am to 4 pm | St. Anthony
In honor of the Feast of Christ the King, the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for adoration in Church. Benediction followed by Evening Prayer will occur at 4 p.m. All are invited to come and pray.
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Founders' Thoughts
 "Offer to God, as far as possible, your whole self and all your interests. By doing this you will find the true way to peace of soul." 
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Featured Faculty & Staff Member
Erin Bole '04
 Erin Bole is very happy to be returning this year as an assistant director of Ministry and Service at CJ. She sees working in Ministry and Service as an excellent opportunity to grow in her own faith and help develop the faith of the student body and staff. She helps lead many of the retreats at CJ and feels that working with students in small groups to develop their ability and uncover their potential as faith leaders has been one of the most rewarding aspects of working in campus ministry.
After graduating from CJ in 2004, Erin attended the University of Dayton. After graduating, she joined a volunteer program for teachers (the Pacific Alliance for Catholic Education or PACE) where she taught English and religion at a high school in Salt Lake City, Utah for two years. She also lived in Portland, Oregon over the summer, completing a master's degree in Education at the University of Portland. After completing the PACE program, she moved back to Dayton upon receiving the opportunity to work at CJ
Outside of CJ, Erin enjoys traveling, reading, and residing in downtown Dayton, where she lives with other UD graduates. Erin continues to be involved with the Marianists around the city and participates in the young adult ministry at Immaculate Conception Parish.
Her favorite part about working at CJ is the faculty and staff -- whether through a faculty flash mob dance at a pep rally, or bonding with other teachers and staff while directing a retreat -- she truly feels CJ is a wonderful place to work! Learn more about Erin here at cjeagles.org >
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Parent Meetings
Mark Your Calendars!
All parents are invited to attend these upcoming parent-group meetings:
CJ PoPS
12/1 - 7 pm - Music Room
Blue Green Club
12/5 - 6 pm - Rm 104
Co-Educators
12/5 - 7 pm - Library
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