CJ Parent Weekly

March 1, 2012

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

Greetings!

Parents of returning students are reminded that registration packets and fees are due to the business office by Thursday, March 8. Materials were sent home with students February 3 and are also available here at cjeagles.org.

It is important to return all packet materials and fees before the March 8 deadline. After March 8, CJ will assess a $150 re-enrollment fee, in addition to the $150 registration fee, for a total of $300. Your student may also be placed on a space-available wait list.

If you have questions about this process, please contact Cheryl Smith in the business office at 461-3740 x211.

Thank you,

Sandy Ervin, Director of Finance and Accounting | email

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EAGLE PRIDE

Congratulations to Eagle teams, coaches and student-athletes who were recognized by the GCL and GGCL for their outstanding accomplishments this winter season, including a returning Eagles individual state wrestling qualifier. Continue >

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COMMUNITY UPDATE

NEW this week:

On Tuesday, CJ welcomed a guest presenter from Uganda, who shared his personal story with CJ religion students in the chapel to illustrate a lesson on social justice and human rights. View story >

After every pint was counted at the annual CJ Blood Drive last week, donors had given enough to save as many as 231 lives. View story >

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DEPARTMENT NEWS

PARENTS

CJ Fish Fry is Looking for YOU!

The Blue Green Club is asking parents to help make the CJ Fish Fry a success on Saturday, March 10. About 10 to 12 volunteers are still needed to fill shifts between 6 and 11 p.m. Those interested should contact Lenise Knight at bit0508@hotmail.com or 321-8824.

Donations for the silent auction are still being accepted. To donate, email Sherry Kroger at tmk564@aol.com.

Tickets to the CJ Fish Fry are available now in the athletic office for $12 pre-sale (or $15 at the door). Volunteers will need to purchase a ticket.

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AfterProm Planning Meeting March 5

There will be an AfterProm Committee meeting on Monday, March 5 at 6 p.m. in the library for any parent interested in helping plan for this event. AfterProm will be held April 21 at St. Peter Parish.

Jenny Dufresne, Co-educators President | email

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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 - Location Moved

POPS | 7 pm | Room 104

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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STUDENT LIFE

Final Ski Trip to Perfect North

The CJ Ski and Snowboard Club will be skiing for the fourth and final time Friday, March 2. As Perfect North will close at 9:30 p.m. due to spring hours, we will be home by 11 p.m. instead of the usual time of 12:30 a.m.

Beth Marshall, club moderator | email

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Belize Summer Mission Trip Mandatory Meeting

There will be a mandatory meeting for all Belize summer mission trip participants on Wednesday, March 7 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the library. All students attending the trip in addition to at least one parent need to be at the meeting.

Kelli Kinnear, Ministry & Service | email

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GUIDANCE

AP Test Fees - DUE TODAY

AP testing fees and forms are due today. After the March 1 deadline, a late fee of $25 per test will be assessed.

Junior College Planning Meeting - RSVP

Parents and students planning to attend the Junior College Planning Meeting on Monday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the library should RSVP to Kelly Muhl (email) or Charlene Wheeler (email) by March 23.

Charlene Wheeler, Guidance | email

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ATHLETICS

Student Spirit Bus - SIGN UP FRIDAY

All students are invited to ride the Spirit Bus to Mason High School on Friday, March 2, where the Eagles will play Talawanda for the district championship at 5 p.m. The bus will leave from parking lot C at 3:45 p.m.

Students must turn in a signed permission slip and the $8 fee at lunch periods Friday, March 2. The cost includes a ticket to the game plus pizza and drinks, which will be available in the cafeteria before departure. Everyone is encouraged to wear blue in support of the Eagles!

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Women's Soccer Informational Meeting March 6

There will be an informational meeting on Tuesday, March 6 at 3:30 p.m. in room 104 (located next door to the athletic office) for all returning players and any incoming freshmen who can attend. The meeting will conclude by 4:30 p.m.

The meeting agenda will include the following:

Introductions
Determining a conditioning and lifting schedule beginning the week of March 12th through the end of April
Distributing the pre-season soccer schedule (June and July)
Discussing the options for preseason tournaments

Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email

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CALENDAR

College Recruiting Information Night - TODAY

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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Wrestling State Championships

Thursday - Saturday, March 1-3 | Columbus, Ohio

After the team advanced five to the district tournament, Eagles sophomore wrestler Lyle Plummer qualified to compete in the state tournament beginning Thursday, March 1 at Ohio State University's Jerome Schottenstein Center (directions). Doors open at 2 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. Friday and Saturday. Ticket can be purchased beginning at 8 a.m. each day.

Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email

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Freshmen Retreat

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

Parents should have received a letter with more information last week. This required retreat takes place on CJ's campus and focuses on the reverence for self, others and God.

Students may be out of uniform (please reference the Student Handbook guidelines on page 41) and should bring a packed lunch.

Kelli Kinnear, Ministry & Service | email

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Women's Basketball vs. Talawanda

Friday, March 2 | 5 p.m. | Mason HS
Pre-sale tickets for the women's basketball district finals game vs. Talawanda are available in the athletic office for $6. Show your support for the Eagles by attending the game at Mason High School (directions) this weekend.

Students can sign up to ride the Spirit Bus during lunch Friday. Details >

Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email
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CJ STEMM Idol Speaker Series

Tuesday, March 6 | 10:40 am to 12:30 pm | CIL
CJ welcomes Chuck Webb, a biomedical engineer at Good Sam Hospital. 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 - An Evening of Great Food & Fun!

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.
Tickets cost $12 pre-sale (available in the athletic office) and $15 at the door.

Volunteer opportunities are still available. Sign up to work a shift or donate to the silent auction today. Details >

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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 - MEDICATION FORMS DUE MARCH 8

March 12-16

Participants will depart CJ for Washington, D.C. by noon on Monday and arrive back to Dayton in the late evening on Friday.

All medication forms must be turned in to school nurse Tere McDonald (email) no later than Thursday, March 8, and can be downloaded here at cjeagles.org.

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

Special Scholarships Application - DUE TODAY

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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College Admissions Panel Q&A for Parents March 5

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.

Charlene Wheeler, Guidance | email

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Final Disney Trip Payment - DUE MARCH 14

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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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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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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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: Theology of the Body

March 9 - 11 | The Spiritual Center of Maria Stein

This weekend retreat is open to all students in grades 8-12, and is being held 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."

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

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Founders' Thoughts

"My wish for you is great peace and union among you."

"Let Christians form themselves in community and from their midst, they will shine forth as a sort of light which will make them the object of general attention."

Fast Five

STEMM Idol Speaker

3/6

Jostens Ring Order Sessions
3/6 - 3 to 7 p.m.

3/7 - During lunch periods

Block Wed. & Club Pictures
3/7

Faculty In-Service
3/9 - No School

CJ Fish Fry

3/10 - 6 to 11 p.m.

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Featured Faculty & Staff Member

Mike Hoendorf '03

Mike Hoendorf is in his third full year at Chaminade Julienne. He serves as a substitute teacher and helps with facilities. Mike has also served as a JV baseball assistant coach and a JV softball head coach. Mike is the oldest child in a family of Eagles (Don '72, Pat '73, Katie '07, Marlena '10, and Stephen '16) and is very happy to be back serving the green and blue.

After graduating from CJ in 2003, Mike attended Wright State University, where he received his bachelor's degree in business management and marketing. Mike then went on to coach baseball at the University of Dayton, where he helped lead the Flyers to their first and only Atlantic 10 championship.

When Mike is away from CJ, you can find him at the Dayton Baseball Academy giving hitting and catching lessons. He looks forward to instructing players in grades 4 through 6 at CJ's new youth baseball summer camp in July.

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