CJ Parent Weekly

August 2, 2012

Department News | Calendar | Reminders | Youth Programs | Parish Bulletin

Greetings!

August is an exciting time for all members of the Chaminade Julienne community. In the days ahead, families and faculty members will prepare for the beginning of another school year; coaches and student-athletes will gear up for the fall season; and the alumni office will host two of the most anticipated events of the summer.

This coming Monday, August 6, the 28th Annual Athletic Hall of Fame Golf Outing tees off at the Miami Valley Golf Club. Participants will enjoy 18 holes of scramble-style golf starting at 11 a.m. before finishing back at the clubhouse for dinner at 5:30 p.m. Spots and sponsorships are filling up fast, but there's still time to register online or by phone.

Then Saturday, August 11, friends and families are invited to campus for the Lucas Pfander Memorial Alumni Race, starting at 6:30 p.m. Runners and walkers of all ages can participate at no cost in one of two 2-mile races (for grades K-8 and ages 14 or older). All proceeds from the sale of commemorative t-shirts and donations will benefit the Lucas Pfander Scholarship. If you cannot join us, we encourage you to download a Virtual Race bib and walk or run for Lucas from wherever you happen to be that day.

Your support of these community events directly benefits CJ students. If you have questions or would like to know more, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Go Eagles!

Caitlin Cronin Bennett, Alumni Relations Coordinator

(937) 461-3740 x201 | email

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EAGLE PRIDE

The Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame has selected one CJ grad to join its 2013 class of inductees. Continue >

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COMMUNITY UPDATE

NEW this week:

For the fourth consecutive summer, CJ mission trip participants spent one week working and living in Belize. Find out what fun gift was left behind for schoolchildren this year. View story >

CU August / July -- Read Full Issue

DEPARTMENT NEWS

PARENTS

Patron/Ad Drive Materials Due September 21

Information regarding the Patron/Ad Drive was mailed home in mid-July, and is also available online at cjeagles.org. Every student is required to sell a minimum of $125 in patron or ad space. Contracts and payment must be received by September 21, 2012.

If you did not receive the information, need additional contracts or have questions, please call or email Caitlin Cronin Bennett at (937) 461-3740 x201.

Please note: Anyone wishing to sell an ad to a physician or group not part of the Premier Health Network should please contact Caitlin for prior approval before soliciting the ad. Some restrictions apply, but we will work with each situation as exceptions arise.

Co-Educators Searching for Co-President

The Co-Educators parent group is in search of a co-president for the 2012-13 school year. Anyone interested in volunteering should email Jenny Dufresne, club president.

The first Eagle Parent meetings will be held Monday, August 20.

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STUDENT LIFE

Summer Math Homework - REMINDER

All students taking the second year Honors Geometry course are reminded to send two confirmation emails noting completion of their summer work to teacher Ann Meyers (email). Completed summer work with parent signatures for both assignments must be brought the first full day of school.

Additionally, students taking the first year Honors Algebra 1/Geometry course should also email Ann Meyers once they have finished their summer math work.

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ATHLETICS

Men's Cross Country Practice - NEW

Men's cross country will begin mandatory practice on Monday, August 6 from 7 to 8:15 p.m. at Triangle Park (directions). Please meet in the parking lot located on Ridge Avenue across from Deweese Parkway. With questions, please email Ken Spitzig, men's head coach.

Women's Volleyball Try-outs - NEXT WEEK

Incoming freshmen interested in playing volleyball should attend try-outs on Monday and Tuesday, August 6-7 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the gym. Varsity and JV team try-outs will be held Monday through Wednesday, August 6-8 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the gym. With questions, email Jordie Edgel, assistant coach.

Men's Golf Try-outs - NEXT WEEK

Golf tryouts will be held at the Miami Valley Golf Club (directions) on Tuesday, August 7 at 2 p.m. Anyone interested in trying out for the team should contact Bill York, head coach, at (937) 361-4300.

Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email

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SUMMER OFFICE HOURS

Welcome Center

461.3740 ext. 203

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Admissions

461.3740 ext. 249 (admin assistant), or ext. 210

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Athletics

461.3740 ext. 233

Monday, June 4 - Friday, July 27; 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Business

461.3740 ext. 211

Tuesday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

*Please use the Franklin St. entrance across from Emmanuel Church.

Alumni & Development

461.3740 ext. 232

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Guidance

461.3740 ext. 243 (admin. assistant)

Tuesday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

*Counselors are out of the office during summer, but will be available to answer questions, change schedules, or process college applications starting Wednesday, Aug. 22.

Ministry & Service

461.3740 ext. 228

Tuesdays & Fridays, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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CALENDAR

Athletic Hall of Fame Golf Outing - REGISTER ONLINE

Monday, August 6 | 9:30 am | Miami Valley Golf Club

Join us for the 28th annual Athletic Hall of Fame Golf Outing at the Miami Valley Golf Club (directions). Registration costs $120 and includes green and cart fees; dinner; food and refreshments on the course; and golfer gifts. All proceeds from players and sponsors of this event benefit Eagles athletic programs and the Hall of Fame.

Schedule:

9:30 a.m. -- Registration begins

9:30 to 10:30 a.m. -- Open driving range

11 a.m. -- Shotgun start

5:30 p.m. -- Dinner

Register online today to reserve your spot on a team or as an individual, or contact the Alumni Office at (937) 461-3740 x201 with questions. Thanks for your support!

Caitlin Cronin Bennett, Alumni Relations Coord. | email

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Last Five Cookout for CJ Alumni - FREE

Thursday, August 9 | 5 p.m. | CJ

Members of CJ's last five graduating classes (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012) are invited back to campus for a cookout to reconnect before resuming fall schedules. Come by for good food and corn hole!

To reserve your spot, please register online or RSVP to the alumni office at (937) 461-3740 x201 by August 7.

Caitlin Cronin Bennett, Alumni Relations Coord. | email

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Lucas Pfander Memorial Alumni Race

Saturday, August 11 | 6:30 p.m. | CJ

Families and runners of all ages are invited! Registration begins at 6 p.m. and the two-mile run/walk for elementary students (grades K-8) begins at 6:30 p.m. The second race for all other participants immediately follows the first race. There is no entry fee, though donations will be accepted to benefit the Lucas Pfander Scholarship.

The Lucas Pfander Scholarship is awarded to a rising CJ senior who exemplifies the traits of Lucas Pfander, who passed away on July 11, 2008 -- a month prior to the start of his senior year. While at CJ, Lucas was an honor student who had completed 150 hours of community service, had perfect attendance, and participated in a sport every season.

Caitlin Cronin Bennett, Alumni Relations Coord. | email

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Fall Sports Picture Day 1
Tuesday, August 14 | 10:30 a.m. | CJ
Coaches will distribute envelopes to student-athletes next week. Pictures will be taken in the courtyard at the following times:

10:30 -- Women'sTennis

11:00 -- Men's Golf

11:15 -- Men's Soccer

11:30 -- Women's Cross Country

12:00 -- Men's Cross Country

12:15 -- Women's Soccer

12:30 -- Women's Volleyball

12:45 -- Cheerleading

Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email

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Fall Sports Picture Day 2

Thursday, August 16 | 4:30 p.m. | CJ

Coaches will distribute envelopes to student-athletes next week. Pictures will be taken in the courtyard at the following times:

4:30 -- Band

4:45 -- Trainers

5:00 -- Women's Golf

5:30 -- Football

6:00 -- All Senior Cover

6:20 -- Blue Green Club Officers

7:00 -- Meet the Eagles

Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email

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Meet the Eagles Night

Thursday, August 16 | 7 p.m. | Blue Green Field

Join us as we kick off the fall sports season. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.

Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email
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Faculty / Staff Opening Retreat

Monday, August 20

Building is closed.

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Performing Arts Family Picnic - RSVP ONLINE

Tuesday, August 21 | 6 to 9 p.m. | Delco Park

CJ families involved with the performing arts department, as well as those wanting to know more, are invited to attend this opening picnic at Delco Park (directions).

Please RSVP by registering online before Friday, August 17.

Laura Meixner, POPS President | email

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New Student Orientation

Wednesday, August 22 | 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Welcoming members of the class of 2016 and all new students.

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First Day of Classes

Thursday, August 23 | 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

All students should report to school for the first day of classes.
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Meet the Teacher Night

Tuesday, August 28 | 6:30 p.m.

Parents are invited to follow their child's schedule and meet their child's teachers. To discuss a specific issue with a teacher regarding a student, please contact the teacher directly. View school directory >

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REMINDERS

Find Summer Assignments Posted Online

Summer work is now uploaded online. Click "Summer Honors Work" under the Academics tab to find the summer work students are required to complete for each class.

Steve Fuchs, Director of Academics | email

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SAVE THE DATES

SEPT: College Info Sessions for Parents & Seniors

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.

Note: The parent informational meeting has been moved forward one day to Tuesday, September 11. Any parent or student who was unable to attend the spring meeting should plan to meet in the library from 6:30 to 8 p.m. New and updated information will be available in the fall for anyone interested.

Charlene Wheeler, Guidance | email

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OCT: CJ Community Wine Tasting

Coming this fall, CJ and the Parents of Performing Arts Students (POPS) plan to host a community wine tasting on Saturday, October 6, 2012. Look for more details in future issues of the Parent Weekly.

Christine Evans, CJ parent | email

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

Seeking a Junior High Wrestling Coach

The Eagle Youth Wrestling club is seeking a junior high coach. Duties will include running practices for 7th-8th grade wrestlers and coaching at meets and tournaments. Anyone interested should please contact Jimmy Mullins at coachmullins@att.net, or (937) 361-3120, for more details.

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Boy's Basketball Try-outs September 23 & 30

Try-outs for boys in grades 3-8 will be held Sunday, September 23 and 30 from 3 to 7:30 p.m. in CJ's main gym.

Try-out schedule:

3rd-4th grade: 3 to 4:30 p.m.

5th-6th grade: 4:30 to 6 p.m.

7th-8th grade: 6 to 7:30 p.m.

More information is available at cjeagles.org >

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PARISH BULLETIN

Picture This! Scrapbooking & Memory Making Event

Saturday, Sept. 15 | 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. | St. Henry Parish

Call your girlfriends and join us for a day of crafting at the St. Henry Parish Activity Center (directions). Whether you've never scrapbooked before or you are a professional scrapbooker, this event is perfect for you. Traditional and digital memory making, crafting, jewelry and card making are all welcome.

The cost to attend is $40 and includes your space, meals and drinks. All proceeds benefit the students of Bishop Leibold School. To download a registration form, please visit www.bishopleiboldschool.com.

The deadline to sign up is Sunday, September 1. If you are unable attend but interested in making a donation for the raffle, please call Molly Baker at (937) 865-5953.

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Founders' Thoughts

"You will have more ups and downs; you must expect them for that is how we are."

"Mary's apostolic mission is to form all persons into the most perfect conformity
with the God-Man Christ, her Son."

Fast Five + 1

Hall of Fame Golf Outing

8/6

Lucas Pfander Alumni Race

8/11 - 6:30 pm

Meet the Eagles Night

8/16 - 7 pm

Performing Arts Picnic

8/21 - 6 to 9 pm

First Day for New Students

8/22

First Day for All Students

8/23

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Featured Faculty & Staff Member

Cheryl Smith

Cheryl joined the Chaminade Julienne staff in 1995 and currently works in the business office as the tuition and accounts receivable coordinator. She has always had a passion for serving the CJ parents and students whom she interacts with daily.

In 1999, Cheryl started the Students of Diversity club to celebrate the school's unique atmosphere. She truly believes that CJ is home to some of the world's best students, faculty, and staff members.

Cheryl loves spending time with her two granddaughters and being with family. She has two sons: Dwayne, who lives in Toledo; and Troy, a 1998 CJ graduate, who resides in Cincinnati.

To learn more about Cheryl, visit her page at cjeagles.org.

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