CJ Parent Weekly

January 5, 2012

Community Update | Department News | Calendar | Reminders | Online Spirit Store

Greetings!

Happy New Year and welcome back as we embark on another year together at the home of the Eagles on the corner of Franklin and Ludlow Streets. Your next opportunity to come spend some time at CJ in 2012 is just around the corner with our upcoming monthly parent meetings.

Join me and fellow CJ parents at the Blue Green Club, Co-Educators and Parents of Performing Arts Students (POPS) meetings. Gatherings are held once each month to discuss, plan and coordinate activities aimed at enhancing the student experience at CJ.

Parents of Performing Arts Students (POPS)

TONIGHT, Jan. 5 | 7 p.m. | Music room

Meetings are generally held on the first Thursday of each month.

Blue Green Club

Mon., Jan. 9 | 6 p.m. | Room 104

Meetings are generally held on the first Monday of each month, one hour prior to the Co-Educators.

Co-Educators

Mon., Jan. 9 | 7 p.m. | Library

Meetings are generally held on the first Monday of each month.

Get off to a great start this calendar year with the Eagle Parents, or if you can't make it, share with us how you'd like to get involved by submitting an Eagle Parent Volunteer form at cjeagles.org.

For next week you'll want to be aware that neighboring Sinclair Community College is beginning a new quarter, and with it, will have an influx of new students commuting to classes. Expect an increase in the amount of traffic on the streets and thoroughfares surrounding CJ's campus and plan your commute to school accordingly.

To lessen the impact to CJ and ensure student safety, we have been working with Sinclair's campus police department to prepare for the increased traffic. During the month of January, officers from Sinclair will be monitoring cars parking in our Lot D located off Longworth Street. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have.

God bless,

John Marshall, Principal | email

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EAGLE PRIDE

CJ alumni, ranging in graduation years from 1993 to 2011, paid a visit to the gym over break to take on current members of the men's varsity basketball team during the Eagles Alumni Game Friday, Dec. 23. Find out which team earned bragging rights >

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COMMUNITY UPDATE

NEW this week:

The welcoming of another calendar year brings new beginnings, much like how the start of a new school year holds fresh opportunities each fall for members of the CJ community. Read about what starting anew was like through the eyes of one teacher who joined the CJ faculty and staff in August 2011. View story >

CU December 2011 / January 2012 -- Read Full Issue

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DEPARTMENT NEWS

GUIDANCE
AP Testing Form Available in Family Connection

Sign-up forms for the 2012 AP Tests are available in the AP folder in Family Connection's document library (but were not attached to the letter sent home with students). Instructions for payment are on the form and the form must be completed and returned to the business office by no later than March 1, 2012.

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.

Charlene Wheeler, Guidance | email

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STUDENT LIFE

Reminder for Parents of Kairos Retreat Participants

If your student is signed up to attend the January Kairos 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 Wednesday, Jan. 18. 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 Tere McDonald (email) 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.

SAVE THE DATE - CJ Blood Drive

The annual CJ Blood Drive sponsored by Student Council is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 24 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the gym. Please consider supporting this event by making a monetary and/or food donation. Desserts, non-diet drinks, pizzas, sub sandwiches, and other items are appreciated.

The drive is open to all members of the CJ Community, so do not hesitate to stop in and donate blood or simply spread the word. If you have any questions, please email Angela Ruffolo, Student Council moderator.

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ATHLETICS

Attention Senior Winter Sport Athletes

The senior winter sport athlete photo for the cover of the winter program book will be taken on Friday, Jan. 6 during senior homeroom. Seniors should bring their team uniform to school and report to the gym during homeroom.

Flyin' to the Hoop Tickets On Sale Starting Friday

The men's varsity basketball team will compete in the 10th annual Flyin' to the Hoop Basketball Invitational hosted at Fairmont High School's Trent Arena (directions) during the 2012 Martin Luther King, Jr. weekend.

Tickets for the Eagles' 7 p.m. contest vs. Chillicothe High School on Monday, Jan. 16 will be available in the athletic office beginning Friday, Jan. 6:

One-day student admission: $6
One-day general admission: $12

Admission is good for all seven games Monday. For a complete schedule and more details, visit the tournament's official Web site www.flyintothehoop.com.

Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email

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ENGLISH

Grade School Writing Contest Submissions Due

The deadline for CJ's 7th and 8th grade writing contest is this week. Please email contest moderator Jim Brooks with questions.

Jim Brooks, English teacher | email

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MINISTRY & SERVICE

Save & Donate Christmas Cards After the Holidays

Save your religiously-themed Christmas cards and send them in to the office of ministry and service. 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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CJ STEMM

FREE Interactive Learning Session at CJ

Professionals from the STEM Education and Training Directorate of Riverside Research will co-facilitate a hands-on session at CJ on Saturday, Jan. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon. Students will learn about space science, remote sensing, satellites, unmanned vehicles, and how various STEMM disciplines are needed to improve the tools of scientific discovery and engineering application.

This session is open to all students in grades 7-12. There is no fee to attend, but space is limited to 30 students and participants will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. To register your child, email or mail back the registration form. You will receive an email confirmation upon receipt of your registration.

For more information, email or call Meg Draeger at 461.3740 x487.

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM | email

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CALENDAR

Men's Basketball vs. Carroll

Friday, January 6 | Gym

The Eagles open 2012 with a home rivalry game against GCL North opponent Carroll. 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.

Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email
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Women's Basketball vs. Carroll

Saturday, January 7 | Carroll High School

The GGCL's top teams take the court when the Eagles take on the Patriots at Carroll High School (directions). The JV game starts at 12:30 p.m. with the varsity following at 2 p.m.

Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email
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CJ STEMM "Top 5 in 5" Session

Tuesday, January 10 | 10:40 am to 12:30 pm | CIL

Alumnus John Grismer, '70, education specialist at Computer Sciences Corporation, will stop by the CIL during all homerooms to explore with students IBM's 2012 "Top 5 in 5" list -- the successful tech company's predictions of the top five innovations that will change your life in the next five years (view details here at ibm.com).

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM | email

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Men's Volleyball Informational Meeting

Tuesday, January 10 | 3:05 pm | Room 104

Any boys interested in playing volleyball this spring are encouraged to attend this informational meeting immediately after school.

Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email

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Mandatory Spring Musical Parent Meetings

January 10 & January 12 | 6 pm | Music room

Parents of students participating as a member of the cast or crew in the spring musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, must attend only one of these two parents meetings held from 6 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10 and again on Thursday, Jan. 12 in the music room.

Please email or call Joe Whatley at 461.3740 x409 if you cannot make either meeting or have questions.

Debi Schutt, Performing Arts | email

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End of 2nd Quarter / 1st Semester - NO BLOCK

Wednesday, January 11

School starts at 8 a.m. and will be on a regular daily schedule. There is no block this week.

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Out of Uniform Day

Friday, January 13

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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Jostens Graduation Order Day

Friday, January 13 | 11:30 am to 12:30 pm | Cafeteria

Last day to order graduation announcements and accessories at CJ. Orders will also be accepted online at jostens.com. All mail orders must be received by Saturday, Jan. 14. The ordering period closes Monday, Jan. 16. More details >

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL

Monday, January 16

Building is closed.

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School Liturgy

Wednesday, January 18

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

Kelli Kinnear, Ministry & Service | email

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2nd Quarter Report Cards Available

Friday, January 20

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Spirit Day / Winter Pep Rally

Friday, January 20

School will be on rally schedule.

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CJ Parent-Student Dances

January 21-22 | 8 to 11 pm | Bainbridge Hall

Tickets cost $15 per couple and will only be sold at the door at Bainbridge Hall (directions).

Friday, Jan. 20 - Father / Daughter Dance
Saturday, Jan. 21 - Mother / Son Dance

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.

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Kairos Retreat #2

January 24 -27 | Bergamo Center

Kairos is an optional four-day experience for seniors. The Kairos experience allows students and faculty to connect on a powerfully deep level and explore their relationship to one another and to God. Students experience faith witnesses, prayer services, small group activities, Mass and Reconciliation.

Kelli Kinnear, Ministry & Service | email

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National Catholic Schools Week

January 29 - February 5

This year's theme is "Catholic Schools: Faith. Academics. Service."

The Catholic Schools Week teacher luncheon, hosted by the Eagle Parents, will be Thursday, Feb. 2. We are looking for parent-volunteers to send in food items and drinks, and help with set-up, serving and clean-up. If you'd like to help, please email Eagle Parents event coordinator Kathleen McNeily.

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REMINDERS

Student Parking

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 who would like to buy a new pass, or students currently holding a pass for the SCC lot who would like to move to the new lot, should stop in OSS for a Lot D parking pass.

*Current pass holders will not be charged again to swap/trade lots.*

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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2012 Summer Mission Trip Applications

Summer mission trip applications will be available in late January. Look for them on the Service Learning Trips Web page under the Ministry & Service tab.

Kelli Kinnear, Ministry & Service | email

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Receiving One Call Now Alerts from CJ

CJ uses the One Call Now phone messaging system to keep parents informed of updates regarding possible school closings and delays due to inclement weather. On Saturday, Dec. 10, you should have received a test message through this system.

If you did not receive the One Call Now test message 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.

John Marshall, 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. All information is also available from the Business & Technology Department's Web page, located under the Academics tab.

Steve Fuchs, Director of the Academic Office | email

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Ski Club - Perfect North Passes Have Arrived

CJ Ski Club members were able to pick up ski passes, Perfect North waivers and CJ insurance waivers on 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 served basis.

Beth Marshall, Ski Club Moderator | email

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CATCH THE SPIRIT!
Enjoy browsing our initial line of CJ Eagle gear at the newly-launched Online Spirit Store. Don't forget to send your feedback once you've finished shopping!

Tina Wagoner, Communications | email

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Founders' Thoughts

"A simple soul is one who seeks only God and does not fear being laughed at or despised."

"Let us put trust in the protection of our divine Mother."

Fast Five

STEMM Top 5 in 5 Session
   1/10 - All homerooms

End Quarter 2 / Semester 1
   1/11 - 8am start, no block

Out of Uniform Day
   1/13 - Cost $1

Jostens Grad Order Day
   1/13 - Homeroom/Lunch

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
   1/16 - NO SCHOOL

Featured Faculty & Staff Member

Maura Lemon

Maura Lemon is a first year chemistry and honors chemistry teacher at Chaminade Julienne. In the brief time she has spent at CJ, she has grown in both knowledge and appreciation of the characteristics of Marianist education, and is also very appreciative of the support she has received from her fellow teachers.

Maura is originally from Akron, Ohio where she attended high school at Archbishop Hoban. She went on to the University of Dayton where she majored in Integrated Science Education and competed in both the varsity cross country and track program.

While attending UD, Maura met her husband, Matt, who was also a runner for the university. They were recently married in June of this past summer and are currently living in Vandalia with their cat, Gatito. Maura and Matt continue to pursue their running efforts and hope to compete in the Olympic trials this summer. Maura is also a parishioner at Saint Christopher in Vandalia.