CJ Parent Weekly

February 23, 2012

Community Update | Department News | Calendar | Reminders | Parish Bulletin

Greetings!

Enjoy the works of your favorite poets as they are performed on stage by 24 CJ students during the annual, school-wide Poetry Out Loud contest tonight at 7 p.m. in the auditorium.

One finalist will earn the right to represent CJ and compete for prizes at the state championship contest in Columbus. State champs can then advance to the National Finals in Washington, D.C this spring. The Eagles have been represented at nationals in two of the last four years.

This event is free and all are welcomed to attend. See you there!

Sincerely,

Molly Bardine, English Department chair | email

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EAGLE PRIDE

Keep up with CJ's monthly highlights by visiting our Eagle Pride page today. Continue >

NEW

Stang Symposium Update: Through the combined efforts of students and with the support of community members, CJ was able to donate $750 to help raise awareness and fight the global injustice of human trafficking.

Indoor Track: Two Eagle athletes took top honors in the long jump and triple jump events at the prestigious University of Kentucky High School Invitational last weekend.

Science Fair: Seventeen students qualified to compete in the Montgomery County Science Fair on Saturday, March 3 at the University of Dayton.

Alter Idol: Congrats to all five CJ students who competed in the Alter Idol competition on Saturday. Waltaevia Jones and Caitlin Pearn finished in the top five.

Performing Arts: Twelve students competed in this year's OMEA District 12 Solo and Ensemble Adjudicated event at Stebbins High School on February 11.

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COMMUNITY UPDATE

NEW this week:

Watch as CJ crowns a new school-wide Poetry Out Loud champion tonight starting at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. View story >

Enjoy An Afternoon of Art with members of the Performing Arts Department this weekend at CJ's Winter Concert on Sunday, Feb. 26. View story >

CJ STEMM Idol Speaker Shamel Rivers of GE Aviation Systems shared his youthful perspective on the fields of science, technology, engineering, math and medicine with CJ students Tuesday. View story >

Registration is now open for our 2012 lineup of Summer Camps! Build your child or grandchild's summer activities with academic and athletic camps at CJ. View camp calendar & registration form >

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DEPARTMENT NEWS

STUDENT LIFE

Club Picture Days

The yearbook staff is sponsoring two Club Picture Days on Wednesday, Feb. 29 and Wednesday, March 7. Easterling will be taking photos during the late-start block period in the gym on both days.

Students involved with clubs are encouraged to arrive five to 10 minutes before their club's scheduled picture time, and should wait in the cafeteria until called.

The schedule for each day is as follows:

Wednesday, Feb. 29

8:45 a.m. Student Council

Environmental Club

9:00 a.m. Eagle Embassadors

Art Club

9:15 a.m. JCOWA

FreshMan Club

Science Olympiad

Wednesday, March 7

8:45 a.m. Ski Club

Students of Diversity

9:00 a.m. NHS

LIFE

9:15 a.m. Key Club

Language Club

Clubs may wear special group t-shirts or apparel for the photo; however, all students must be in uniform throughout the school day.

Greg Mueller, Yearbook moderator | email

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Performing Arts Trip to Disney Reminder

The final payment for students going on the trip to Disney is due Wednesday, March 14. Please submit all payments to the business office.

Debi Schutt, Performing Arts | email
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PARENTS

March Eagle Parent Meetings Coming Up

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

Thursday, March 1

POPS | 7 pm | Music room

Visit the POPS Web pages, or email co-presidents Laura Meixner and Christine Evans for more information.

Monday, March 5

Blue Green Club | 6 pm | Room 104

Visit the Blue Green Club Web pages, or email co-presidents Grant and Theresa Stumpf for more information.

Monday, March 5

Co-Educators | 7 pm | Library

Visit the Co-Educators Web pages, or email president Jenny Dufresne for more information.

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GUIDANCE

AP Test Fees Due Thursday, March 1

AP testing fees and forms are due Thursday, March 1. It is important to have all fees in on time so that the guidance office can order the correct number of tests. A late fee of $25 per test will be assessed after the March 1 deadline.

Charlene Wheeler, Guidance | email

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ATHLETICS

Ride the Spirit Bus to Saturday's Basketball Games

Students have the option to ride the Spirit Bus to Saturday's men's and women's basketball games. Anyone interested should sign up and pick up a permission slip in the cafeteria during lunch periods or in the office of student services after school.

Departure: Leaving at 10 a.m. from CJ's Lot C

Cost: $12, and includes admission to both games

Theme: CJ Blue and Green. Spirit shirts available for $10

Return to CJ: Approximately 3 p.m.

Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email

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HEALTH CLINIC

Senior Trip Medication Forms Due by March 8

If your child will be taking medication on the trip, please have your physician complete a Medication Administration form for each medicine. All medication forms must be turned in to the school nurse no later than Thursday, March 8, and can be downloaded here at cjeagles.org.

School administration has decided that if your child is taking a prescription medication, they may bring a few extra pills in their medication bottles to prepare for any kind of emergency, snow storm, or bus breakdown; however, please do not send large bottles for chaperones to carry.

If you have any questions about medications or medication forms, please contact the school nurse, at 461-3740 ext 227.

Tere McDonald, RN, school nurse | email

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CALENDAR

Spring Phonathon - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
February 2012 | 5:30 to 9 p.m. | Library
A large percentage of Annual Fund contributions result from the work of our community members who volunteer to make phone calls during this event, and your help makes all the difference!

Remaining Dates:

February 23
February 27-28

If you would like to schedule a night to work, please contact the development office at 937.461.3740 ext 201.

Caitlin Cronin Bennett, Alumni Relations Coord. | email

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Final Spain Trip Meeting - MANDATORY
Thursday, February 23 | 6:30 p.m. | Cafeteria

Both the student-participants and a parent must attend this final meeting. Please enter through courtyard door.

Peg Regan, Spain Trip moderator | email

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Poetry Out Loud Competition - FREE

Thursday, February 23 | 7 to 9 p.m. | Auditorium

Winners from the classroom competitions will compete against each other for the opportunity to represent CJ in the statewide competition.

Molly Bardine, English Department chair | email

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CJ Blood Drive - Open to CJ Community Members

Friday, February 24 | 9 am to 1:30 pm | 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.

Angela Ruffolo, Student Council moderator | email

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Wrestling District Tournament

Friday and Saturday, February 24-25

The Eagles had five wrestlers (and three alternates) qualify for the Division II district tournament at Goshen High School (directions). Matches begin at 2 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. Saturday. Tickets are available at the door.

Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email

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Ski Club Trip to Perfect North

Friday, February 24

CJ Ski Club will be skiing Friday, Feb. 24 at Perfect North. We are looking to add another date to make up for the canceled trip January 27. A final decision will depend on the weather; hopefully winter will arrive soon!

Beth Marshall, Ski Club moderator | email

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Women's Basketball vs. Clinton-Massie

Saturday, February 25 | 11 a.m. | Springboro HS
The Eagles play Clinton-Massie at Springboro High School (directions) in the sectional championship game. Tickets are on sale in the athletic office for $6 and CJ keeps a portion of pre-sale.

Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email
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Men's Basketball vs. Meadowdale
Saturday, February 25 | 1 p.m. | Miamisburg HS
The Eagles open tournament play against Meadowdale at Miamisburg High School (directions). Tickets are on sale in the athletic office for $6 and CJ keeps a portion of pre-sale.

Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email
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Winter Concert - FREE

Sunday, February 26 | 3 p.m. | Auditorium

Enjoy An Afternoon of Music as the Performing Arts Department presents its Winter Concert. Artwork will be displayed as backdrop to musical pieces performed by the concert choir, concert band, string ensemble, percussion ensemble, a cappella groups Vega and Age V and student soloists.

Debi Schutt, Performing Arts | email

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Late-start Block Wednesday & Club Pictures

Wednesday, February 29

School starts at 9:37 a.m.

Club Picture Day #1: Student Council, Environmental Club, Eagle Ambassadors, Art Club, JCOWA, FreshMAN Club, and Science Olympiad will take pictures in the gym from 8:45 through 9:15 a.m.

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College Recruiting Information Night

Thursday, March 1 | 7 to 8:30 p.m. | Cafeteria

Guest speaker Jim Place, former CJ football coach, will discuss college recruiting with student-athletes and their families. Discussion will focus on football, but all are welcomed to attend.

Marcus Colvin, Head Football Coach | email

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Freshmen Retreat

Friday, March 2 | 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Parents will receive a letter with more information this week. This required retreat takes place on CJ's campus and focuses on the reverence for self, others and God.

Kelli Kinnear, Ministry & Service | email

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CJ STEMM Idol Speaker Series

Tuesday, March 6 | 10:40 am to 12:30 pm | CIL
All students are invited to attend during homeroom periods.

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM | email
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Jostens Ring Order Sessions - 2 CHANCES TO ORDER

Tuesday and Wednesday, March 6-7

Representatives from Jostens will be in the CJ library from 3 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6, and in the cafeteria during lunch periods on Wednesday, March 7 to take class ring orders.

Jason Unger, Assistant Principal | email

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Late-start Block Wednesday & Club Pictures

Wednesday, March 7

School starts at 9:37 a.m.

Club Picture Day #2: Ski Club, Students of Diversity, NHS, Marianist LIFE, Key Club, and Language Club will take pictures in the gym from 8:45 through 9:15 a.m.

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Faculty In-service - NO SCHOOL

Friday, March 9

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CJ Fish Fry - Parent Volunteer Opportunity

Saturday, March 10 | 6 to 11 p.m.

The Blue and Green Club welcomes all patrons 21 and over to CJ for this year's annual fish fry.

Dinner begins at 6 p.m. and will include fish, polish sausage, sides and desserts.
Games begin at 7 p.m., with the silent auction closing at 10 p.m. NCAA tourney will be televised.
Tickets cost $12 pre-sale (available in the athletic office) and $15 at the door.

To donate to the silent auction, email Sherry Kroger at tmk564@aol.com or if you'd like to volunteer to work a shift, email Lenise Knight at bit0508@hotmail.com.

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OGT Week - DELAYED START

March 12-16

The spring OGT is for all sophomores as well as any of the juniors and seniors who still need to pass a particular section in order to graduate. Testing begins at 8 a.m. All other students not taking the test should report to school at 10:30 a.m. View complete schedule >

Steve Fuchs, Director of the Academic Office | email

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Senior Trip to Washington, D.C.

March 12-16

Participants will depart CJ by noon on Monday and arrive back to Dayton in the late evening on Friday.

Angela Ruffolo, Senior Trip moderator | email

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Religion 11 Equality - Parent Days

Wednesday and Thursday, March 14-15

Parents are invited to attend Mick Mominee's Religion 11 Equality class during periods 1, 2, 4, 7 and 8 on Wednesday and Thursday. The topic of discussion will focus on consumption and our global footprint.

Parents are also welcome to attend Religion 11 Equality during any school day, but should first contact the teacher in advance. View more details about Parent Days >

Mick Mominee, Religion teacher | email

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End of the 3rd Quarter

Friday, March 16

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SAVE THE DATES

Spring Musical

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

March 23-25 & March 30-31 | Auditorium

The Performing Arts department presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. The Biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors comes to vibrant life in this delightful musical parable.

Showtimes:

March 23, 24, 30 and 31 | 7:30 p.m.

Doors open at 7 p.m.

Sunday, March 25 | 3 p.m.

Doors open at 2:30 p.m.

Tickets: $10 adults, $8 students, $6 K-8

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REMINDERS

2012-13 School Calendar and Opening Date

For your planning purposes, we will open next school year during the third full week in August.

Opening Week:

Monday, Aug. 20 - Faculty/staff retreat

Tuesday, Aug. 21 - In-service, building is open

Wednesday, Aug. 22 - First day for new students

Thursday, Aug. 23 - First day for all students

Christmas Break: Mon., Dec. 24, 2012 - Fri., Jan. 4, 2013

Easter Break: Friday, March 29 - Friday, April 5, 2013

Graduation: Friday, May 31, 2013

Last day: June 5 or 6, 2013 (depending on total # of days)

John Marshall, Principal | email
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Senior Trip Dress Code Reminder

The Senior Trip dress code extends to prohibit ladies from wearing leggings or "jeggings" by themselves as pants. And, if worn under a skirt, remember the skirt must be knee length.

Angela Ruffolo, Senior Trip moderator | email

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WPAFB Job Shadowing Day on March 23

Juniors and seniors may use a CJ Enrichment Experience Day to be excused from school to attend this fun career exploration event. Many career fields will be represented on March 23, and not just engineering and science.

Registration for job shadowing day is no open. View a complete listing of career fields or register online here. Slots will fill up fast, so register ASAP.

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM | email

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GUIDANCE

Sophomore Course Request Sheets Due Friday

Sophomores need to turn in their blue course request sheets with parent signatures to homeroom teachers by Friday, Feb. 24.

College Admissions Panel Q&A for Parents

On Monday, March 5 at 7 p.m., college admissions counselors from Indiana University, Miami University, Ohio University, Ohio State University, the University of Cincinnati and the University of Dayton will discuss an array of topics about the college application and admissions process in a question-and-answer format.

The event is designed for parents of freshmen, sophomores and juniors and will be held in the Oakwood High School auditorium (directions). We are grateful for these universities sharing their guidance with our families and to the people at Oakwood High School for sponsoring the event.

Online College Prep Resource for Parents

BrightGuide is a new resource for parents that provides tips and advice on the college prep, application, and financing processes via a daily email. You can sign up to receive this mailer at www.thebrightguide.com.

Charlene Wheeler, Guidance | email

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Special Scholarships Application

Applications for special scholarships, including Shillito, were distributed to current students in registration packets on January 17. Applications are due to the Welcome Center by March 1. To be considered for one of these scholarships, all requested materials must be attached.

Application forms can be downloaded here at cjeagles.org, and hard copies are also available in the Welcome Center.

Cindy Budde, Welcome Center | email

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POPS Seeks a Volunteer Treasurer

The Parents of Performing Arts Students (POPS) group is seeking a volunteer to fill the newly-created position of treasurer. Those interested should email pops@cjeagles.org for more details.

Christine Evans & Laura Meixner, Co-presidents | email

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Preparing for AfterProm

It's time to start planning for AfterProm, which will be held April 21 at St. Peter Parish. Any parents interested in helping on the Planning Committee should please email Jenny Dufresne, Co-educators president.

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Co-ed Eagle Youth Tennis Starts April 15

The Eagle Youth Tennis program is coached by Jim Brooks and open to boys and girls currently in grades 7-8. The first practice will be held Sunday, April 15 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Eagle Tennis Center.

There are no try-outs -- just bring a racket, water bottle and one new can of tennis balls to the first practice. View the complete season schedule at cjeagles.org >

Jim Brooks, Tennis Coach | email

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PARISH BULLETIN

Knights of Columbus Lenten Dinner

Fridays in March | 5:30 to 7 pm | Marian Manor

The Knights of Columbus #3754 will host a lenten dinner every Friday in March at Marian Manor (directions), with rosary beginning at 5 p.m. Adults cost $7, children under 12 cost $4 and families cost $20.

The dinner menu includes fried fish, baked fish, fries, baked potato, salad, cole slaw and applesauce. Desserts are available for $.50 while they last.

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Mary Queen of Peace/Corpus Christi Fish Fry

Sat., March 3 | 5:30 to 11 pm | MQP Activity Center

Enjoy good food, games of chance and raffles at the annual Fish Fry at Mary Queen of Peace Activity Center (directions). The internationally known Corpus Christi Fryers will be in the kitchen to provide all the fish, fries, sausage, slaw and beans you'd like; beverages are also provided.

Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Carry-out will be available from 5 to 5:30 p.m. for $10. You must be at least 21 to attend. For ticket information, please contact Angela Mason at 461.3740 x216 or Ann Szabo at 461.3740 x232.

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Youth Retreat Weekend Through St. Albert Parish

March 9 - 11 | The Spiritual Center of Maria Stein

St. Albert is offering this weekend retreat for students in grades 8-12 at The Spiritual Center for Maria Stein (directions). The retreat costs $95 and includes meals and accommodations. View retreat flyer >

"We ask for your prayers that the Holy Spirit puts the desire in parents' and teens' hearts to choose this life changing weekend over other options."

For more details or to register, contact Karen Fitzharris, St. Albert youth coordinator, at kfitzharris@live.com or visit www.stalbertthegreat.net. The deadline to register is March 2.

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Founders' Thoughts

"Patience and courage -- it is impossible in this life not to have a mixture of ups and downs."

"You must taste what you believe."

Fast Five

Spring Phonathon

2/23, 2/27 & 2/28

Poetry Out Loud
    2/23 - 7 pm

CJ Blood Drive
    2/24 - 9 am to 1:30 pm

Winter Concert
    2/26 - 3 pm

Club Picture Day #1

2/29 - 8:45 am

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Featured Faculty & Staff Member

Charlie Szabo '98

Charlie is in his tenth year serving the Chaminade Julienne community. He coaches men's basketball, works in the office of student services and functions as moderator for the online German II class. Last weekend, the 1998 graduate was inducted into the CJ Ahtletic Hall of Fame (basketball, football).

The eldest in a large family of Chaminade, Julienne and CJ graduates, Charlie is proud to say he bleeds blue and green. All five of his brothers (John '00, Robert '02, Michael '05, Joe '08 and Tim '11) are alumni in addition to both his parents Chuck '72 and Ann '72. Charlie enjoys having the opportunity to work with his mother, who is an administrative assistant in the development office.

Away from coaching, Charlie enjoys biking and playing softball. His newest passion is spending time with his niece Lydia, who was born in August 2011.

Visit Charlie's page at cjeagles.org >

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