CJ Parent Weekly

April 26, 2012

Greetings!

Whether you'd like to learn more about the performing arts program for your student next year or just want to catch up with friends one last time before summer break, you are invited to enjoy a great evening of music here on campus Thursday, May 3! Don't miss out on this terrific opportunity to share in closing the 2011-12 school year with fellow CJ parents and families.

Attend the free concert, rain or shine, at 7 p.m. or arrive early and make it dinner and a show. Reservations for the 6 p.m. box-lunch style meal are still being taken, but please send us your RSVP's ASAP! Dinner order forms and payment must be submitted to CJ by Monday, April 30.

Both Regular Meals ($7) and Deluxe Meals ($10) are available for order, and patrons who come for dinner will have a seat at a table for the concert.

Thank you for your support of all our Eagle musicians! As members of the Parents of Performing Arts Students (POPS) group, we look forward to the pleasure of your company next Thursday.

Sincerely,

Christine Evans & Laura Meixner

Parents of Performing Arts Students Co-Presidents | email

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EAGLE PRIDE

Catch up on the recent national and state-wide achievements of CJ's successful 2011-12 Quiz Bowl teams. Continue >

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COMMUNITY UPDATE

NEW this week:

Enjoy two evenings of Eagles baseball at Fifth Third Field in downtown Dayton as this week's feature team plays games on Friday afternoon and Monday night (Senior Night) at the home of the Dragons. Admission is free. View story >

Two CJ seniors became the ninth and tenth members of the class of 2012 to sign National Letters of Intent with respective NCAA colleges and universities this school year. View story >

Eagle award-winners remembered the Holocaust at the Dayton Area Yom Hashoah Observance last Thursday. View artwork and learn more about the evening. View story >

STEMM Idol Speaker and CJ parent Richard Scudder, director for the University of Dayton Research Institute's Center for UAS Exploration, met with students in the CIL Tuesday to discuss unmanned aerial vehicles and systems. View story >

CJ English and performing arts students celebrated the works of native 19th century poet Paul Laurence Dunbar during a special performance hosted in the auditorium. View story >

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DEPARTMENT NEWS

PARENTS

Thanks! From the Co-Educators

Thank you to all parents who volunteered to make AfterProm a safe and successful event for our kids. We appreciate all of the support!

Baccalaureate

With graduation now quickly approaching, we need your help to make the Baccalaureate reception a special event for our seniors and their families. Donations of the following items are appreciated:

4 dozen homemade cookies
1 quart bag of whole strawberries, pineapple chunks, green and red grapes, cubed canteloupe and watermelon.

Please contact Elaine Bonner at (937) 974-6120 or at elaine.m.bonner@gmail.com by Tuesday, May 8 to donate or volunteer at the reception, which is being held Thursday, May 17 from 5 to 9 p.m.

Jenny Dufresne, Co-Educators President | email

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Senior Picnic at Delco Park; May 17, 1 to 3 p.m.

Thank you to all who have volunteered to help with this year's Senior Class Picnic! We are still accepting donations of the following items:

Fruit salad or watermelon slices (enough to serve 12 people)
Liters of pop or water bottles

If you would like to help or have questions, please email Barb Haley at blhaley@woh.rr.com or Teresa Stumpf at tstumpf@woh.rr.com (please specify what you will be donating).

All parents are welcome to help at the picnic and join us in congratulating the class of 2012! Drop off your donations in the CJ cafeteria between 8 and 9 a.m. Thursday, May 17.

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STUDENTS

Parking Lot C Closed May 2 and 3

On Wednesday and Thursday, May 2-3, parking lot C will be closed to students and all thru traffic. Students who usually park in lot C should use lot D during those days (view campus map).

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Vote for Vega!

Vega, CJ's pop a cappella group, needs your help to win the Heartland Federal Credit Union Show Choir Contest. Watch Vega perform Natasha Bedingfield's 'Pocket Full of Sunshine' and vote for their video here on Facebook!

Our students are competing against nine other schools for a chance to win prizes including financial support for CJ's performing arts department, appearances at Dayton-area concerts and an opportunity to film a commercial that will be aired during a broadcast of FOX Network's hit TV show, Glee!

Simply register with a valid email address to vote for Vega. One ballot per email address will be accepted until voting closes on Monday, April 30.

Joe Whatley, Vega Director | email

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Grades Available Online Friday

The 4th quarter interim grade reports will be posted in NetClassroom on Friday, April 27.

Steve Fuchs, Director of Academics | email

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GUIDANCE

Save the Date!

Invitations to this year's Honors Assembly will be in the mail soon! The program, which recognizes our students' academic achievements, is being held Wednesday, May 16 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Please RSVP by the date given in your invitation letter. The names of present award-winners will be read aloud.

Senior College T-Shirt Day

Seniors who have made their college decision may wear a t-shirt representing their choice of school on Tuesday, May 1. Please adhere to all other uniform requirements listed in the Student Handbook.

Charlene Wheeler, Guidance | email

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ATHLETICS

Cheerleading Try-Outs Parent Meeting

The cheerleading team will host a parent meeting for all those interested in trying out for the 2012-13 school year on Tuesday, May 1 at 6 p.m. in the library.

Eagle Youth Football Meeting

The 2012 organizational meeting for parents interested in Eagle Youth Football will be held Wednesday, May 9 at 6 p.m. in CJ's cafeteria. Sign-ups will be throughout the first week in August. The football and cheerleading programs are for students entering grades 3-8 next year.

Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email

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HEALTH CLINIC
Reminder to Submit Emergency Medical Forms
Any parent who has not yet completed and submitted a 2012-13 Emergency Medical Form for next school year should do so by Friday, June 1.

Tere McDonald, RN, school nurse | email

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CALENDAR

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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Out of Uniform Day

Friday, April 27

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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Flex Credit Applications Due

Tuesday, 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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Service Awards

Wednesday, May 2

The annual Service Awards assembly is an event honoring individuals in the CJ community who have offered their time and talents to a community and a world that is in desperate need of it. Students who participate in 25 recorded hours or more of service receive recognition at the awards ceremony.

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

Kelli Kinnear, Ministry & Service | email

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Picnic with the Pops - RAIN OR SHINE

Thursday, May 3 | Free Concert, 7 pm | Dinner, 6 pm

Enjoy a wonderful evening of music showcasing students in the performing arts program. Hear selections performed by concert choir, concert band, string ensemble, percussion ensemble and the a cappella groups. View details and make dinner reservations here at cjeagles.org >

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Out of Uniform Day

Friday, May 4

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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Econ Students Host 5k Run/Walk for the Voiceless

Saturday, May 5 | 10 a.m. | CJ

Runners of all ages and skill levels are invited to join the CJ community as economic students host a 5k Run/Walk for the Voiceless. The race will start at 10:30 a.m. on campus at the practice field.

Registration begins at 10 a.m. the day of the race and costs $8. Cost for participants pre-registering by Thursday, May 3 is $5. All proceeds collected from this charity race will be donated to Saving Our Adolescents from Prostitution (S.O.A.P.), an organization that uses resources to help stop human trafficking and helps to get kids off the streets.

Angela Ruffolo, teacher/moderator | email

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2012 Senior Mother/Daughter Brunch

Sunday, May 6 | 9:30 a.m. | Cafeteria

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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School Liturgy - Senior Farewell

Wednesday, May 9

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

Kelli Kinnear, Ministry & Service | email

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Senior Dinner Dance

Friday, May 11 | 6:30 to 11 p.m. | Bainbridge Hall

Hosted at Bainbridge Hall (directions). More information and important dates regarding the graduating class of 2012 can be found here at cjeagles.org.

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All-School Picnic & Out of Uniform Day

Monday, May 14

The annual all-school picnic on Monday, May 14 will also be an Out of Uniform Day for students. 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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Spring Sports Awards Night

Tuesday, May 15 | 7 p.m. | Auditorium

All spring student-athletes should plan to attend the winter sports awards banquet. Please contact the athletic office if you will not be there.

Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email

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Late-start Block Wednesday / Peer Mentoring

Wednesday, May 16

School starts at 9:37 a.m.

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Honors Assembly

Wednesday, May 16 | 7 p.m. | Auditorium

This ceremony recognizes individual members of the senior class for their excellence in various achievements. More information and important dates regarding the graduating class of 2012 can be found here at cjeagles.org.

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Senior Final Exams

Wednesday and Thursday, May 16-17

Exam policies and more information can be found in the Student Handbook. The senior drive-around and picnic at Delco Park will follow final exams Thursday afternoon.

Steve Fuchs, Director of the Academic Office | email

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Baccalaureate

Thursday, May 17 | 7 p.m. | Emmanuel Church

More information and important dates regarding the graduating class of 2012 can be found here at cjeagles.org.

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Performing Arts Banquet

Friday, May 18 | 6 p.m. | Cafeteria

CJ performing arts students and their families are invited to attend.

Debi Schutt, Performing Arts | email

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Graduation

Monday, May 21 | 7 p.m. | Schuster Center

Hosted at the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Performing Arts Center (directions). More information and important dates regarding the graduating class of 2012 can be found here at cjeagles.org.

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Memorial Day - NO SCHOOL

Monday, May 28

Building is closed

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Spring Final Exams

Tuesday, May 29 - Friday, June 1

Exam policies and more information can be found in the Student Handbook. Friday, June 1 is the final day of the 2011-12 school year.

Steve Fuchs, Director of the Academic Office | email

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REMINDERS

College Information Folders Available for Juniors

Juniors have been asked to stop by the guidance office and pick up their blue College Informational folder from our College Planning session if they were unable to attend. This important folder is full of information your student will use and need for college planning. If you have not seen one at home as of yet, please remind your son or daughter to stop in our office.

Charlene Wheeler, Guidance | email

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Mark Your Calendar: June Physicals for $15

The CJ athletic office, in conjunction with Good Samaritan Hospital, is once again offering physicals during two days in June for $15. Students must bring payment along with a completed and signed OHSAA Pre-participation Physical Evaluation form.

Physicals will be given on a first-come, first-served basis on Saturday, June 2 from 8 to 11 a.m. at Good Samaritan North Health Center (directions), and on Monday, June 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Good Samaritan Health Center in Huber Heights (directions).

Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email
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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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Attention Parents & Future Seniors:

SAVE THESE SEPTEMBER 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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Founders' Thoughts

"If all does not go right, the good God will open a way for us. Be occupied with the present moment. "

"We shall be very strong if we remain always closely united."

Fast Five

Out of Uniform Day

4/27 - Costs $1

Female Athlete Breakfast

4/27 - 7 am

Service Awards

5/2 - 9:30 am

Picnic with the Pops

5/3 - Rain or shine

Out of Uniform Day

5/4 - Costs $1

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Featured Faculty & Staff Member

Ellen Downer

Ellen is in her 20th year of teaching in the social studies department, but her CJ connection dates back to 1982 when her daughter Martha began her freshman year. Ellen's son John entered CJ in 1985, and both are now counted among the ranks of proud CJ alumni.

Ellen graduated from The College of St Rose in Albany, N.Y. in 1966 with a degree in Social Studies Education. After four years of teaching in junior high schools in New York and Louisiana, Ellen left teaching to be a full time mom. With the idea of returning to the classroom, Ellen began work on a master's degree at Wright State University in the early 1990's, earning her Master of Humanities degree in 1996.

Impressed with the education that her children had received at CJ, Ellen applied for a teaching position and began working at CJ in 1992. Throughout the last 20 years, she has taught freshman World Cultures in addition to American Studies, Child Psych and Sociology. Since 2000, Ellen has served as chair of the social studies department and has been the faculty rep to the Co-Educators parent group at CJ since 1993.

When not in the classroom, Ellen enjoys traveling and being outdoors; walking, playing tennis, and biking are some of her favorite activities. If bad weather brings her indoors, she enjoys reading a good book. Anyone who knows Ellen knows that she is a die hard Cincinnati Reds fan.

Ellen lives in Kettering and is a communicant at St Albert the Great Catholic Church.

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

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