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.
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Boys Basketball Skyline Chili PreviewFriday, November 25 | 5 pm | Centerville HS
Preview the Eagles upcoming boy's basketball season on at the annual "Skyline Chili Preview" hosted at Centerville High School (directions).
Eagles Youth Basketball 7th and 8th grade teams as well as high school teams at each level will be featured beginning at 5 p.m. The freshman team will play at 7 and 7:30 p.m., JV will start at 8 p.m., followed by the 3-point and dunk contest, and the varsity will begin at 8:45 p.m.
Admission cost $3 for students and $5 for adults; no passes will be accepted. Skyline Chili will be available at the concession stand.
Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email
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PEER MENTORING
Late-start Block Wednesday
Wednesday, November 30
Freshmen should arrive at 8 a.m. for peer mentoring. During the late-start block period, we will be going over exam preparation techniques as well as dance etiquette for the upcoming Christmas Dance.
School starts at 9:37 a.m.
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College Help Session
Wednesday, November 30 | 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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Regional Finalist Team Celebrations - NEW
Sunday, December 4 | 4 pm | Auditorium
Join CJ as we celebrate the members of our football, volleyball, and cheerleading teams along with the trainers, who made Regional Finals appearances this season (and were not present at the Fall Sports Awards Banquet).
Coaches will hand out awards and recognize athletes at the December 4 celebration. All are invited to attend, although the evening is not a required event for athletes.
Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email
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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 |
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CJ STEMM Idol Speaker Series
Tuesday, December 6 | CIL
CJ welcomes Mike Monnier, a field service supervisor for Barsplice Products Inc., during all homeroom periods. Students are encouraged to attend.
Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM | email
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Wednesday, but Block Thursday Schedule
Wedensday, December 7
School starts at 8 a.m.
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College Financial Aid PresentationWednesday, December 7 | 6:30 pm
Mr. Matt Moore, Associate Director, Office of Student Financial Assistance for Miami University in Oxford, will join us here at CJ to make a presentation on the Financial Aid process, including FAFSA.
This presentation will review the overall process of Financial Aid for students planning to attend all colleges and universities, and will help answer any questions you may have. All senior parents and students are encouraged to attend.
Charlene Wheeler, Guidance |
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School LiturgyThursday, December 8
School starts at 8 a.m. and will be on block liturgy schedule.
Kelli Kinnear, Ministry & Service |
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Out of Uniform DayFriday, December 9
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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Christmas DanceSaturday, December 10 | 9 pm to midnight
The dance will be held at the Greek Orthodox Church (
directions). Students should adhere to the
Dance Dress Guidelines on
page 35 of the Student Handbook.
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Late-start Block Wednesday - Peer Mentoring
Wednesday, December 14
School starts at 9:37 a.m., but freshmen should arrive at 8 a.m. for Peer Mentoring.
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Winter ExamsDecember 16 and 19-21
The
complete exam schedule, along with a list of expectations, is now available from the
Academics tab at cjeagles.org.
Steve Fuchs, Director of the Academic Office |
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Christmas Concert
Sounds of the Season - FREE
Wednesday, December 21 | 7 pm | Auditorium
The CJ Performing Arts Department invites you to immerse yourself in the "Sounds of the Season" as the concert band, string ensemble, concert choir, liturgical choir, a cappella groups and alumni choir perform songs filled with the spirit of Christmas.
Debi Schutt, Performing Arts Department | email
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Christmas Break - NO SCHOOL
December 22, 2011 - January 3, 2012
The building will be closed Friday, December 23; Monday, December 26 and Monday, January 2. Classes resume Wednesday, January 4 at 8 a.m. and school will not be on block schedule.