CJ Parent Weekly

April 5, 2012 - Celebrating Holy Week

Greetings!

As the Lenten Season nears its close, we wish you and your family many Easter blessings this weekend while gathering to celebrate the resurrection of Our Lord and Savior.

Let us rejoice in His peace and respond to His call as we move forward together through the remaining weeks of the 2011-2012 school year.

Grant us a vision, Lord

to see what we can achieve

to reach out beyond ourselves

to share our lives with others

to stretch our capabilities

to increase our sense of purpose

to be aware of where we can help

to be sensitive to your Presence

to give heed to your constant call.

Source: The Book of a Thousand Prayers

Happy Easter!

From the Chaminade Julienne Community

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EAGLE PRIDE

A 2010 CJ alumna is excelling on the water as a member of the University of Notre Dame rowing team. Continue >

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COMMUNITY UPDATE

NEW this week:

Mayor Gary Leitzell and City Commissioner Matt Joseph will welcome 19 German exchange students to Dayton on Monday, April 16 during a 9 a.m. reception in CJ's library. View story >

The men's tennis program -- this week's feature team -- is enjoying a homecoming of sorts this spring, playing its home matches on campus for the first time ever at the Eagle Tennis Center. View story >

Sister Mary Diana Dreger, a Dominican nun and medical doctor from Tennessee, shared her life's journey with a group of CJ science students as well as members of the freshman and sophomore classes last Friday. View story >

CU March / April 2012 -- Read Full Issue

DEPARTMENT NEWS

PARENTS

Blue Green Club in Search of Treasurer, VP

The Blue Green Club is in search of parents to fill the roles of treasurer and vice president beginning next school year. Club officers serve terms of two years. Anyone interested in either office may contact any of the current Blue Green officers for more information. Elections will be held during the last meeting of the school year on Monday, June 4 at 6 p.m.

Grant and Theresa Stumpf, Blue Green Co-Presidents

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Track Your Child's Grades in NetClassroom

Remember that you can access your child's grades across all classes in NetClassroom. Log-in information was mailed home in September, but if you need assistance or have questions, please contact the guidance office at 461-3740 x243.

Steve Fuchs, Director of the Academic Office | email

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Parent-Chaperones for April 17 Biology Field Trip

The honors freshman biology class will be attending a field trip to Cox Arboretum Tuesday, April 17, and we are in need of parents who would like to chaperone during our visit. Students will be leaving right after third period around 10:40 a.m. and returning sometime during their eighth period classes (2:11 to 2:59 p.m.). Students attending should plan to bring a packed lunch.

Amanda Ooten, Science Department Co-Chair | email

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GUIDANCE

Attention Parents & Future Seniors: SAVE THE DATES

Due to a scheduling conflict, the guidance office is rescheduling the date of the mandatory Senior eDocs / Transcript College Application workshop to Wednesday, September 5 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. ( it was previously scheduled for September 12). All seniors are required to be in attendance.

There will now be an informational meeting on Wednesday, September 12 at 6:30 p.m. in the auditorium for any parents and students who could not attend the spring meeting on March 26. New and updated information will be available in the fall for anyone interested.

Charlene Wheeler, Guidance | email

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CALENDAR

Easter Break - NO SCHOOL

April 6-13, 2012

The building will be closed for Good Friday (April 6) and Easter Monday (April 9).

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Late-start block Wednesday

Wednesday, April 18

School starts at 9:37 a.m.

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Junior Retreat #4

Wednesday and Thursday, April 18-19

This is an optional overnight retreat for juniors.

Kelli Kinnear, Ministry & Service | email

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Spring Spirit Day - PEP RALLY CANCELED

Friday, April 20

The pep rally has been canceled. School starts at 8 a.m. and will now be on a regular daily schedule.

Jason Unger, Assistant Principal | email

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Prom - Midnight in Paris

Saturday, April 21 | 9 p.m. to midnight | Kroc Center

All attendees, including guests, must be dressed appropriately in line with CJ's Dance Dress Code guidelines.

Parent-Volunteer Opportunity: Parents of juniors and seniors are needed to help set-up and pick-up the red carpet used for students as they enter Prom.The carpet can be set-up any time after 5 p.m. that day. To assist with decorating, please email Angela Ruffolo.

The Co-Educators are also seeking parent-volunteers to help with AfterProm on Saturday and Sunday, April 21-22:

To volunteer with set-up or to work the event, please email Jenny Dufresne, club president.
If you would like to donate a prize or make a monetary contribution for the purchase of prizes, email Rita Meadors.
Finally, if you'd like to donate food and drink, please email Rita Brown.

Thank you for helping make these experiences possible!

Angela Ruffolo, Senior Class moderator | email

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K-7th Grade "Try-It" Open House

Sunday, April 22 | 1 to 4 p.m.

Families and students in grades K-7 are invited to experience the CJ community at our spring "Try-It" Open House. Invite someone you know or attend this free afternoon on campus and enjoy plenty of fun activities for everyone! More details >

Brett Chmiel, Director of Admissions | email

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Students of Diversity Talent Show

Monday, April 23 | 1 to 3 p.m. | Auditorium

School will start at 8 a.m. and be on a PM Assembly schedule. Performances will run from 1 to 3 p.m. in the auditorium.

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CJ STEMM Idol Speaker Series

Tuesday, April 24 | CIL

CJ welcomes guest speaker Richard P. Scudder, director of the University of Dayton Research Institute Center for UAS Exploitation. All students are invited to attend these sessions during homeroom periods in the CIL.

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM coordinator | email

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Catholic Schools Unity Mass

Wednesday, April 25 | 10 a.m. | UD Arena

CJ will be attending the Catholic Schools Unity Mass hosted by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. Catholic school students from across the Miami Valley will gather to celebrate and receive the Eucharist. Bishop Joseph R. Binzer will serve as celebrant.

Look for more detailed information about this day, and what it means specifically for CJ students, in upcoming issues of the CJ Parent Weekly.

John Marshall, Principal | email

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Football Parent Meeting for Current/Incoming Families

Thursday, April 26 | 6 to 7:30 p.m. | Auditorium

Both players and parents of returning students and incoming freshmen who have an interest in playing football next season are encouraged to attend this informational meeting.

Important information, including the summer football calendar, will be distributed to those in attendance. Please email Coach Marcus Colvin with any questions or if you cannot attend the meeting but want information on football.

Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email

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SAVE THE DATE

Picnic with the Pops

Thursday, May 3 | 6 to 9 p.m. | CJ

Dinner starts at 6 p.m. followed by the concert at 7 p.m. For more details, please email the Parents of Performing Arts Students (POPS) at [email protected].

Christine Evans & Laura Meixner, POPS Co-Presidents

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REMINDERS

2012 Senior Mother/Daughter Brunch
The Senior Mother/Daughter Brunch will be held in the cafeteria Sunday, May 6 starting at 9:30 a.m. In order to make this event a success, the Co-Educators need three junior girls and their mothers to help serve that morning. We are also asking for donations of juice, pastries and fresh fruit.

If you can volunteer or make a donation, please email or call Kathy Fitzwater at (937) 238-3580.

Jenny Dufresne, Co-Educators President | email

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Senior Picnic Update

Thank you to all of the parents who have already volunteered to help out with the picnic on the afternoon of Thursday, May 17 at Delco Park. Please email Barb Haley at [email protected] with any questions or to add your name to the volunteer list. More information coming soon.

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Flex Credit Applications due May 1

The Flex Credit program is an opportunity for students to earn credit for classes outside of the normal school day or during the summer. Applications for summer work are due by May 1. More information regarding this program and applications can be found here at cjeagles.org >

Steve Fuchs, Director of the Academic Office | email

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Founders' Thoughts

"Desire to bless the Lord at all times and in all circumstances; in adversity as well as prosperity."

"Let us attach ourselves to God alone, for only God is eternal."

- Adele de Batz de Tranquelleon

Fast Five

4/6 - 4/13

4/18 - 9:37 am start

4/18 - 4/19

4/20

4/21 - 9 pm to midnight

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Featured Faculty & Staff Member

Marilyn McCrate

Since joining the CJ community 14 years ago, Marilyn has enjoyed spending half her time teaching religion classes and the rest of the school day in the ministry and service office helping plan and implement retreats, liturgies, and service activities. She loves being part of both departments because she gets to know students as freshmen and then has the opportunity to stay connected to them the next three years through ministry and service activities.

Before CJ, Marilyn worked as a counselor in a prison, as a rehabilitation counselor for the state, at a domestic violence shelter, as a prevention educator at the elementary school level, and was the director of religious education for her parish.

Marilyn and her husband Tom have three sons and three grandchildren. They both have strong Marianist connections. Tom graduated from Chaminade in St. Louis, they met at UD, have been members of the Marianist parish, Queen of Apostles for 34 years, and they belong to a lay Marianist community.

Marilyn's personal dream for CJ is to build a community garden with the help of her son Colin, an urban farmer. Colin recently published a book on the subject for home gardening beginners titled Food Grown Right, in Your Backyard.

Learn more about Marilyn by visiting her page at cjeagles.org >

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