CJ Parent Weekly

December 8, 2011 - Today we celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Greetings!

As we move further into the winter season, the possibility of a school closing or delay due to inclement weather conditions increases. To keep parents informed of these updates, CJ is using the One Call Now phone messaging system.

To ensure the most effective use of this system, CJ has scheduled a test message that will be sent to all parents on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 11 a.m.

If you do not receive One Call Now messages from CJ, or if you would like to update your contact information, please email Steve Fuchs, director of the academic office. You may add multiple phone numbers to our listing.

In the event of inclement winter weather, CJ will also use the local news media as well as the announcements section of the cjeagles.org home page to inform the community of the latest news regarding closings and delays.

I encourage everyone to reference the inclement weather procedures at our Web site for more details, or contact John Marshall, principal, with questions regarding these student safety measures.

Sincerely,

Tina Wagoner, Communications | email

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EAGLE PRIDE

All seven members of the CJ Division II State champion women's golf team, along with head coach George Menker, were recognized on the floor of both sessions of the Ohio General Assembly Tuesday, Dec. 6.

During the team's visit, the Eagles were presented with a special resolution from Rep. Clayton Luckie, '81, and from Senators Bill Beagle and Peggy Lehner. View video & photo >

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COMMUNITY UPDATE

NEW this week:

CJ STEMM Idol Speaker Mike Monnier of Barsplice Products, Inc. gave students a sampling of historical Dayotn-area engineering accomplishments before talking more specifically about of the field of manufacturing engineering Tuesday. View story >

CU December 2011 -- Read Full Issue

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DEPARTMENT NEWS

MINISTRY & SERVICE
Urban Plunge Retreat February 24-26, 2012

Students in grades 10, 11 and 12 are invited to participate in Urban Plunge, sponsored by the Ozanam Center for Service Learning (part of the St. Vincent de Paul Society) in Cincinnati. This weekend retreat will involve a "plunge" into the inner city where students will learn about the poverty, homelessness, and other needs existing there.

Students will spend their days doing service, and evenings will be spent in prayer, reflection and simple community living. The cost is $70 and the retreat will be limited to 12 students. Applications are due Thursday, Dec. 15 and can be downloaded from the Service Learning Trips Web page under the Ministry & Service tab.

Save & Donate Christmas Cards After the Holidays

Save your religiously-themed Christmas cards and send them in to the office of ministry and service after Christmas Break. CJ takes the cards to children in Belize during the summer mission trip each year. These children do not receive Christmas cards, and they reuse the cards we collect to send to loved ones.

Kelli Kinnear, Ministry & Service | email
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GUIDANCE
A Helpful Tip for Seniors Submitting College Apps

Students submitting college applications electronically using Family Connection, CJ's eDocs provider, need not be concerned if no immediate response is given by the school to which he/she applied. Students should also not be alarmed to receive automated email messages from schools upon submitting an application.

According to representatives at Family Connection, colleges and universities have a specific process they follow after they download application documents. Often times, documents sent through eDocs are not immediately available to the admissions office at the college or university. Many schools receiving a high volume of applications may need several weeks for the information to be updated in their system.

Kelly Muhl, administrative assistant in guidance, receives an email confirmation of all students' eDocs submissions ensuring that the documents have been received at the institution. However, it does not mean that the documents have been entered into the college/university's admissions database.

Be assured that unless a counselor informs you of missing items, the guidance office is submitting documents immediately upon receiving transcript requests and fees. Please contact the guidance office with questions about using Family Connection. For questions about specific applications, please speak directly with the admissions office of the college or university in question.

Charlene Wheeler, Guidance | email

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ATHLETICS
It's Not Too Late for Student-Athletes to Get Involved

The women's bowling team is still accepting members. Any girl wishing to join and participate in a winter sport should email or contact Gina Harrington.

Teams currently hosting conditioning sessions for the spring season include:

men's and women's crew
men's and women's lacrosse
baseball and
softball

Contact individual coaches, or check the Student Conditioning Center calendar, for dates and times of conditioning.

Look for conditioning sessions for fall sports football as well as men's and women's soccer to begin in January.

Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email

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UPDATES

Eagle Parents Group in Need of Volunteer

The Eagle Parents group is currently searching for a volunteer to coordinate the annual teacher luncheon during Catholic Schools Week, observed January 29 - February 5, 2012. Anyone interested should contact Jenny Dufresne.

Jenny Dufresne, Co-Educators President | email

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Student Parking Update

Lot D (located on the site of the former "Faust" building) is now open for student parking; however, students must obtain a special permit to use the lot. View campus map >

Any student (including those who currently park at the Student Conditioning Center) wishing to purchase a new parking permit should stop in the office of student services during the morning.

Students are reminded that parking in any CJ lot without a permit is prohibited, and vehicles in violation risk being towed.

Jason Unger, Assistant Principal | email
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Computer Skills Requirements for Freshmen

All freshmen received information in homeroom on Friday, Dec. 2 about the computer skills requirements. Students must either pass four computer skills tests during their freshman year or sign up for the Computer Topics class next year. Tests will begin in January and will continue into March.

Students are advised to train on their own for the tests before taking them. For training information, testing dates and general program information, visit the Business & Technology Department's Web page located under the Academics tab.

Steve Fuchs, Director of the Academic Office | email

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Student Resources - Eagles Learning Center

The Eagles Learning Center, hosted in the library, is now open from 3:30 to 5 p.m. every Monday through Thursday. All students still in the building after school will be directed to the center to complete homework assignments, work with assigned tutors and use school resources.

For safety reasons, no student is permitted to be in an unmonitored space during after-school hours. Any student found to be on the premises without a teacher, coach, moderator or parent after 3:30 p.m. will be directed to the center.

Students in attendance will be required to complete an expectation form. Forms can be picked up in the center upon arrival.. If you have questions about the ELC, please contact Jama Badinghaus.

Jama Badinghaus, Guidance | email

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Ski Club - Perfect North Passes Have Arrived

CJ Ski Club members are able to pick up ski passes, Perfect North waivers and CJ insurance waivers beginning Thursday, Dec. 8 in Beth Marshall's room (206).

To attend our first trip Friday, Jan. 13 and ride the bus, students must turn in all paperwork and bus fees by Tuesday, Jan. 10; the one-time bus fee is $6.25. Fees and waivers are needed from all Ski Club participants regardless of how many trips he/she plans to go on.

Note that bus space is limited; therefore, Perfect North pass holders will be given precedence. Singletons will be taken on a first come first serve basis

Beth Marshall, Ski Club Moderator | email

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CALENDAR

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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Men's Basketball vs. Elder
Friday, December 9 | Elder High School
The Eagles open league play Friday against the Panthers at Elder (directions). The freshmen team will start at 4:30 p.m., followed by the JV at 6 p.m. and the varsity at 7:30 p.m.

A live broadcast of all three contests will be available during game time at www.ehsports.com.

Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email
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CJ Wrestling at Xenia Invitational
Saturday, December 10 | 9 a.m. | Xenia HS
CJ wrestlers will compete in their third match of the season, the Xenia Invitational Tournament, hosted at Xenia High School (directions).

Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email
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CJ Swimming at Greenon Invitational
Saturday, December 10 | 11 a.m. | Trotwood-Madison
Members of the men's and women's swim team will participate in the Greenon Invitational at Trotwood-Madison High School (directions).

Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email
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Women's Basketball vs. Badin
Saturday, December 10 | Badin High School
CJ battles GGCL Grey Central opponent Badin at Badin High School (directions). The freshmen team will begin at 11 a.m., followed by the JV at 12:30 p.m. and the varsity at 2 p.m.

Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email
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Christmas Dance

Saturday, 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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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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Open Auditions for the Spring Musical

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

December 12-13, 2011

Auditions are open to all students wishing to be part of the cast or crew. Anyone interested must sign up on the sheet located on Mr. Whatley's office door, near the cafeteria.

Cast: Please have 45 to 90 seconds of a musical theatre or Disney song prepared and bring the sheet music for a piano player. Also bring an acting resume and movement clothing. All cast auditions are held in the music room (103) and will include a dance audition -- check the sign-up sheet for times.

Call-backs will be December 14 and 15 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. A full cast meeting is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 9 from 3:15 to 4 p.m. and cast rehearsals will begin on January 10.

Crew: Auditions will be conducted in the music offices located next to room 103. Please bring a resume with pictures of past shows (if applicable).

Click to view a full tentative schedule with Actor Key >

If you cannot make these times, or have questions, please email Joe Whatley as soon as possible.

Joe Whatley, Performing Arts Department | email

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Late-start Block Wednesday - Peer Mentoring

Wednesday, December 14

Freshmen should arrrive at 8 a.m. for Peer Mentoring. Our session will focus on how to get involved at CJ. Basic information about the many CJ clubs and extracurricular activities will be available and each club moderator will speak to students during this time.

School starts at 9:37 a.m.

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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.

Friday, Dec. 16 - Period 1 exams given 8:05 to 9:50 a.m. Students will be dismissed at 3 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 19 - Period 7 & 8 exams given 8:05 to 10:45 a.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 20 - Period 4/5 & 6 exams given 8:05 to 10:45 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 21 - Period 2 & 3 exams given 8:05 to 10:45 a.m.

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

Online CJ Spirit Store - SEND YOUR FEEDBACK

We hope you're enjoying browsing our initial line of CJ Eagle gear at our newly-launched Online Spirit Store. Don't forget to send your feedback once you've finished shopping!

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PARENTS: Get Prepared for SAT & ACT Tests Now!

You still have two opportunities to register for a free webinar program geared toward helping parents understand how to best prepare students to take the SAT and ACT tests, and boost scores. The programs are offered through Family Connection.

Register for a Method Test Prep (MTP) 101 for Parents webinar 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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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

"People who don't fuss, who go on faithfully, seem at a casual glance to be accomplishing less, but in reality grace is using them far more easily."

Fr. Chaminade

"The holy name of Mary should be found everywhere."

Fast Five

Out of Uniform Day
    12/9 - Cost $1

Christmas Dance
    12/10 - 9 pm to midnight

STEMM Idol Speaker
    12/12 - 11:30 to 12:30

Late-start Block Wed. &
Peer Mentoring Session
    12/14 - 9:37 am start

Winter Exams
    12/16 & 12/19 - 12/21

Featured Faculty & Staff Member

Angela Ruffolo

Angela Ruffolo is in her 18th year at Chaminade Julienne. She joined the faculty as a social studies teacher immediately after graduating from the University of Dayton. This year, Angela is teaching AP and college prep U.S. Government, psychology, economics, and a newly added course titled The American Presidency.

Angela loves being at CJ and proudly calls herself an Eagle! She feels the Marianists and the Sisters of Notre Dame have created a school where everyone feels welcome, where faith is given a chance to grow and develop, where doing well in academics is emphasized and where community spirit is fostered in all aspects. She has been blessed to have made many close friends during her time at CJ including former faculty member Alex Schuster, whom she married this past summer.

What she enjoys most about teaching is working with the students at CJ. In addition to teaching, Angela moderates Student Council and the Senior Class Trip to Washington D.C. She previously coached soccer for 13 years at CJ.

Working with students inside and outside the classroom is important to Angela as it enables her to continue building the CJ family spirit. Angela believes getting involved and having a positive attitude help make the CJ experience more complete for everyone!

GO EAGLES!

Learn more about Angela by visiting her Web page here at cjeagles.org >