CJ Parent Weekly

December 1, 2011

Greetings!

As the winter athletic season gets underway, parents are reminded that the $75 participation fee is due to the athletic office by tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 2.

Competition for many CJ teams begins this week and we look forward to supporting our Eagles alongside the enthusiastic members of our community at these upcoming games and matches:

On Saturday, Dec. 3, the swim team competes in the Waynesville Invitational starting at 8 a.m. at Wright State University (directions).

The wrestling team also opens the season Saturday morning in the Janet LaForce Memorial Tournament at Franklin High School (directions) at 9:30 a.m.

The men's and women's basketball teams will host a Saturday day-night home-opening doubleheader in the main gym.

The women's team plays Centerville starting with the freshmen at 10 a.m., followed by the JV at 11:30 a.m. and the varsity at 1 p.m.

The men's basketball season tips off against Greeneview with the freshmen at 4:30 p.m., the JV at 6 p.m. and the varsity at 7:30 p.m. Pre-sale tickets will be on sale during lunch and after school Thursday and Friday. Cost is $6 for adults and $4 for students.

Finally on Sunday, Dec. 4, help us officially conclude the fall athletic season at the Regional Finals Celebration. All are invited to this 4 p.m. ceremony in the auditorium, where CJ will celebrate the members of our football, volleyball, and cheerleading teams along with our trainers, who extended their season with regional finals appearances and, as a result, were not recognized at the fall sports banquet.

Thank you for your continued support of all our student-athletes.

GO EAGLES!

Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email

COMMUNITY UPDATE

NEW this week:

Students taking Latin I with Linda Colas got hands-on with a lesson about architectural vocabulary by building scale models of ancient Roman villas. View story >

CU November/December 2011 -- Read Full Issue

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DEPARTMENT NEWS

GUIDANCE
Parents: Get Prepared for SAT & ACT Tests Now!
Did you know that Family Connection offers free webinar programs geared toward helping parents understand how to best prepare students to take the SAT and ACT tests, and boost scores?

Participate in the Method Test Prep (MTP) 101 for Parents webinar from the comfort of your own home during any of these three sessions. Register for a session now by clicking on a link below:

Get Started in Family Connection: Log in

For assistance with your username or password, or if you have not retrieved your initial passcode from the guidance office, please call or email Kelly Muhl at 461.3740 x243.

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PSAS APPLICATIONS DUE

2012-2013 PSAS Application - DEC. 1 DEADLINE

In order for your family to be considered for tuition assistance for the 2012-13 school year, the PSAS application, including all supporting documentation, must be completed and postmarked no later than December 1, 2011.

In early October all current CJ students received a PSAS application form with instructions for completing the hard copy, downloading the application from cjeagles.org, or submitting an on-line application directly to PSAS. If you do not have this information, please contact Cindy Budde immediately at 461.3740 x214.

The December 1 deadline allows the tuition assistance committee to determine and announce the assistance awards by early February 2012. Incomplete applications cannot be processed and will be placed on "hold" until all paperwork is received at PSAS.

If you have questions about the PSAS application, please call PSAS at 440.892.4272 or CJ at 461.3740 to speak with one of the following staff members:

Sandy Ervin, Business Office | email | x208

Cheryl Smith, Business Office | email | x211

Cindy Budde, Welcome Center | email | x214

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CALENDAR

POPS Meeting - TONIGHT
Thursday, December 1 | 7 pm | Music room
The Parents of Performing Arts Students will review the fall play, prepare for the Christmas concert and reception, and look ahead to the Picnic with the POPS event on May 8. All parents are invited to attend.

Christine Evans & Laura Meixner, Co-Presdients | email
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Regional Finalist Team Celebrations - THIS WEEKEND

Sunday, December 4 | 4 pm | Auditorium

Join CJ as we celebrate the members of our football, volleyball, and cheerleading teams along with our trainers, who extended their season with regional finals appearances and, as a result, were not recognized at the fall sports 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 | email
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Eagle Parent Meetings
Monday, December 5

All CJ parents are invited to attend the December Eagle Parent meetings. These sessions are held every first Monday of each month, unless otherwise noted.

Blue Green Club | 6 pm | Room 104

Tim and Pam Mahorney, Co-Presidents | email

Co-Educators | 7 pm | Library

Jenny Dufresne, President | email

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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 | 8 a.m. start

School starts at 8 a.m. and will be on block Thursday schedule. There is no late-start this week.

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After School STEM Session
Wednesday, December 7 | 3:30 to 5 pm
The engineering design process as applied to the product design and improvement of MREs -- Meals Ready-To-Eat -- for the military. Download registration form >

If interested, students should RSVP attendance to Mrs. Draeger by Monday, Dec. 5.

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM | email
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College Financial Aid Presentation

Wednesday, December 7 | 6:30 pm

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.

Mr. Matt Moore, Associate Director, Office of Student Financial Assistance for Miami University in Oxford, will join us here at CJ to walk through the Financial Aid process, including FAFSA.

Charlene Wheeler, Guidance | email
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School Liturgy

Thursday, December 8 | 8 a.m. start

School starts at 8 a.m. and will be on block liturgy schedule. There is no late start this week.

Kelli Kinnear, Ministry & Service | email
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Out of Uniform Day

Friday, 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 Dance

Saturday, December 10 | 9 pm to midnight

Tickets cost $15 for couples, $7.50 for singles, and will only be on sale Friday, Dec. 2; Monday, Dec. 5; and Tuesday, Dec. 6 during all lunch periods.

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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STEMM Idol Speaker Series

Monday, December 12 | 11:30 am to 12:30 pm | CIL

Mike Ooten, aerospace engineer at WPAFB, will speak with students during junior and senior homeroom periods. Learn about summer internship opportunities, including the Wright Scholar Research Assistant Program at WPAFB.

Now is the time to apply to summer programs!

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM | email
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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 Exams

December 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 | email

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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.

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REMINDERS

Attention Parents Ready to Have Fun Dancing!

This year's parent dances will be held the weekend of January 21 - 22, 2012 at Bainbridge Hall (directions).

Father / Daughter Dance

Friday, January 20 | 8 to 11 p.m.

Mother / Son Dance

Saturday, January 21 | 8 to 11 p.m.

Tickets cost $15 per couple and will only be sold at the door. This year's theme will be Hawaiian / Beach. Guests may dress in theme or whatever clothing you feel is appropriate for a night out! With questions, please email Angela Ruffolo, student council moderator.

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Attention Parents of Junior Retreat Participants

If your student is signed up to attend the December junior retreat (view list of participants) and will need to take medication while they are gone, please have your doctor complete an Authorization for School Personnel Administration of Medication Form and return it to the nurse's office by Monday, Nov. 28. You will need one form for each medication that the student will need to take.

Authorization from your doctor is required for all medications, even if they are over-the-counter and all medications are required to be kept by staff. Students are not allowed to carry or self-administer their own medications unless it is an asthma inhaler or epi-pen, in which case an Authorization for Self-Carry Administration of Medication form must be on file with the nurse. Please refer to the Medication Administration during Overnight School Trips Procedure or contact the school nurse at 461.3740 x227 with any questions.

All health forms and procedures are available from the CJ Health Clinic Web pages under the Student Life tab.

Tere McDonald, Nurse | 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.
Perfect North has 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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PARISH BULLETIN

Annual Christmas Tree Sale
Open Daily | St. Albert the Great Parish
The perfect freshly cut Christmas Tree is waiting for you in Kettering at St. Albert the Great Parish (directions). Trees (cut this week), roping and wreaths will be on sale daily, and all proceeds benefit the students of St. Albert.

HOURS:

Monday-Friday: 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: Noon to 6 p.m.

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Founders' Thoughts

"You will see, when the good God is willing to intervene in something we come out alright."

Fr. Chaminade

"You must love one another... In union there is strength."

Fast Five

Regional Finals Celebration

    12/4 - 4 pm

Junior Retreat #2
    12/5 - 12/6

STEMM Idol Speaker
    12/6 - In homeroom

WED, but block THU schedule
    12/7 - 8 am start

College Financial Aid Night
    12/7 - 6:30 pm

Featured Faculty & Staff Member

Meg Draeger

Meg Draeger is completing her third year at CJ, and enjoying it. Although a native New Yorker, she is a natural Midwesterner, as her parents and older sisters were born in Chicago, and her husband, Kendall, is from Kansas.

Twelve years of a Catholic education in a New York city suburb, and working at a Sisters of Mercy convent switchboard while at an affiliated all-girls high school, solidified her faith and wholehearted belief in the value of a Catholic education. Active involvement with, and living at, the Newman Center at the University of Illinois -- the third in the nation, and, to this day, the only one with a student residence hall -- strengthened her faith.

Prior to coming to CJ, Meg worked as an engineer at NCR, Bethesda Hospital/TriHealth, and Sinclair Community College. She has developed a passion for exposing K-12 students, especially girls, to the exciting world of STEMM.

Her spare time, when not taxi-ing her two teen-aged daughters around, is filled with a daily Sudoku puzzle, a constant supply of library books, baking and cooking, "grazing" all day long on snacks (especially sweets), too infrequently playing the piano, and her latest hobby, paper-making.

For more about Meg, visit her Web page here at cjeagles.org >