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Greetings!
Tomorrow begins the final week of the 2012-13 Patron/Ad Drive. By Friday, Sept. 21, all students should have returned to homeroom teachers their contracts and payment for the required minimum amount of $125 worth of patron or ad space.
Unlike other schools that have many activities-based fundraising efforts, the Patron/Ad Drive is CJ's only student fundraising activity. Your student's participation directly benefits student activities, from athletics to the arts to student-driven publications like the yearbook and CJ's student newspaper, the Ludlow Street Journal.
As a result of last year's drive, more than $100,000 was contributed toward these kinds of activities. We hope to match or improve upon that tremendous effort this school year.
If you have questions about the drive, or need additional contracts, please contact me at any time.
Sincerely,
Caitlin Cronin Bennett, Alumni Relations Coordinator
(937) 461-3740 x201 | email
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COMMUNITY UPDATE
NEW this week:
- Students, faculty and staff gathered together yesterday for opening all-school Mass at Emmanuel Church on Franklin Street. The parish is celebrating its 175th anniversary at its current location in 2012. View story >
- L.A. filmmaker Nichol Simmons '87 stopped by her alma mater last week to direct screenwriting workshops for a couple CJ English classes. View story >
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 DEPARTMENT NEWS
PARENTS
Attend Junior Religion Class with Your Son or Daughter
Parents of students in Mr. Mominee's Religion 11 class are invited to the first Parent Day on Wednesday, Sept. 19 and Thursday, Sept. 20. This is an opportunity for parents to come to class and join their student in the lessons for the day. Parents are asked to come ready to, "do as the students do." Parent Day is scheduled for periods 2, 3, 4, 6 and 7; attend class at the same period your student does. We will be learning about moral development and making change in our world. If you have questions, email or contact Mr. Mominee at (937) 572-5018. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Attention Parents of Senior Kairos Participants If your student is signed up to attend the September Kairos Retreat and will need to take any medication while away, please have your doctor complete and return an Authorization for Administration of Medication by School Personnel form to the nurse's office by Monday, Sept. 17. Complete one form for each medication. Authorization from a doctor is required for all medications, even if they are over-the-counter, and all medications are required to be kept by staff. Students are not allowed to carry or self-administer their own medications unless it is an asthma inhaler or epi-pen, in which case an Authorization for Self-Carry Administration of Medication form must be on file with the nurse. All health forms can be downoaded and printed online at cjeagles.org. For more details, please refer to the Medication Administration during Overnight School Trips Procedure, or contact the nurse's office at 461-3740 x227 with any questions. Tere McDonald, RN, school nurse | email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Help Chaperone a School Dance this Fall CJ Student Council is looking for parent-volunteers to chaperone the Freshman Mixer (September 15) and the Homecoming Dance (September 29). If you are interested in helping out at either of these two events or would like to know more, please email or contact Angela Ruffolo, teacher and Student Council Moderator, as soon as possible. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PoPS Seeks Parent-Volunteers The Parents of Performing Arts Students (PoPS) is seeking parent-volunteers to help supply meals for the Eagle Pep Band and the cast of the fall play. The group is also in need of people to help run ticket sales and concessions during the fall play (October 18, 20 and 21). Anyone interested should email Laura Meixner, PoPS president, for more information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
STUDENTS
Yearbooks Available for Pick-up, Purchase & Order The 2011-12 yearbooks have arrived and will be distributed Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 12-13, after school in the cafeteria from 3 to 3:15 p.m. Any student who still needs to pick up a yearbook after Thursday should see Mr. Mueller in room 164. Extra yearbooks will go on sale for $60 in about a week. Students may also begin ordering yearbooks for the 2012-13 school year online at www.jostensyearbooks.com, or by completing and returning a CJ yearbook order form. Yearbooks cost $60 and order forms can be returned to room 164. Greg Mueller, teacher and Yeabook Moderator | email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Guest Policy for School Dances
This school year, CJ has adopted a new policy for students who wish to bring an outside guest to a school-sponsored dance. A Dance Guest Request form must now be completed and submitted to the assistant principal's office before a student can purchase tickets for someone not enrolled at CJ. This policy applies for Homecoming (September 29), the Christmas Dance (December 8) and Prom (April 20).
Dance Guest Request forms are available online as well as in the office of students services. As always, all dance attendees must adhere to the rules and dress code listed on pages 34-36 in the Student Handbook regardless of their affiliation with CJ. All school dance guidelines are also available online at cjeagles.org.
Students with questions or concerns about these guidelines and policies may visit the office of student services.
Jason Unger, Assistant Principal | email
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ATHLETCS
CJ Football vs. Purcell Marian at WC Senior HighPre-sale tickets for Friday's 7:30 p.m. home game vs. Purcell Marian at West Carrollton Senior High (directions) will be available at lunch periods and after school for $6 (adults) and $4 (students). Activity passes will also be accepted. The Spirit Committee's theme for the game is "Neon." . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Swimming Try-out Informational Meeting - NEXT WEEK Students interested in swimming should attend a short informational meeting on Monday, Sept. 17 at 3:15 p.m. in room 126. With questions, please email Gina Harrington or email Amy O'Loughlin, assistant coaches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Softball Informational Meeting - NEXT WEEK Students interested in playing softball should attend a short informational meeting on Friday, September 21 at 3:15 p.m. in room 104. With questions, please email Dee Werbrich, head coach. Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email
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 Registration in Progress
Will you be joining us in October at the CJ Wine Tasting community event? Space is limited for this social, so reserve your spot today! Register >
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CALENDAR
Underclass Pictures - Out of Uniform Day
Friday, September 14 This is a free out of uniform day for all students. Please refer to the guidelines listed on page 41 of the Student Handbook. Underclassmen will be taking pictures in the gym during homeroom periods. Students should bring their completed picture forms and have exact payment (or a check) ready. Extra picture forms are available in the office of student services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Family Kick-off Night
Saturday, September 15 | 5 to 7 p.m. CJ welcomes students and families who participated in 2012 Eagle youth summer camps back to campus for games, food and fun!
Brett Chmiel, Admissions Coordinator | email
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Freshman Mixer
Saturday, September 15 | 7:30 to 10 p.m. | Courtyard CJ freshmen are invited to attend this annual dance in the courtyard (or in the cafeteria, pending weather). Admission is $4. Students should enter, and may be dropped off or picked up, near the Welcome Center off Ludlow Street (view/print campus map). Please refer to the Guidelines for School Sponsored Activities on page 34-36 of the Student Handbook.
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No Morning Mass in the CJ Chapel
Monday, September 17
Mass will however be available to students, faculty, staff, parents and CJ community members at 7:15 a.m. in the chapel Tuesday through Friday, Sept. 18-21, next week. Fr. Matt Robben, Chaplain | email. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seniors take part in the first Kairos Retreat of the school year beginning next Tuesday.
Kelli Kinnear, Ministry & Service | email
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Late-start Block Wednesday
Wednesday, September 19
School starts at 9:37 a.m. and will be on block schedule.
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Junior Service Fair
Friday, September 21
As part of their religion curriculum, all juniors are required to complete 25 hours of community service. This in-school fair provides an opportunity for CJ juniors to be exposed to many of the agencies where they will be able to complete their service hours.
Kelli Kinnear, Ministry & Service | email
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Patron/Ad Drive Materials Due
Friday, 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.
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Spirit Week
September 24-28
Students are invited to participate in this fun, community spirit building event! Please adhere to the Spirit Day and the Out of Uniform guidelines, listed on page 41 of the Student Handbook.
Friday, Sept. 28 is a blue and green Spirit Day. School will be on rally schedule.
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CJ STEMM Idol Speaker Series
Tuesday, September 25 | CIL
All students are invited to attend during homeroom periods. Dieter Krewedl '61 will serve as guest speaker. More details >
Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator | email
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Distinguished Alumni Awards - RSVP by Friday
Thursday, September 27 | 6 p.m. | NCR Country Club
CJ is proud to honor the 2012 inductees of the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame. Please join us for a wonderful evening including cocktails and hors d'oeuvres, dinner, and awards presentations honoring this year's recipients at NCR Country Club (directions). The favor of your reply is requested by September 14. Tickets are $35 per guest. More Details >
With questions, please call or email Caitlin Cronin Bennett at 461-3740 x201.
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Homecoming Weekend
Friday and Saturday, September 28-29
The Eagles varsity football team plays McNicholas in this year's Homecoming game at West Carrollton Junior High School ( directions). Homecoming Dance will be held in the CJ gym from 9 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, Sept. 29. This dance is not open to freshmen. Students should refer to the Guidelines for School Sponsored Activities, listed on pages 34-36 of the Student Handbook, and the Dance Guest Policy.
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SAVE THE DATE
CJ Community Wine Tasting - Register Online!
Saturday, October 6 | 2 to 5 p.m.
The Parents of Performing Arts Students (PoPS) are hosting the CJ Wine Tasting Community Event. Patrons 21 and older have the opportunity to sample a variety of wines and make purchases at state minimum cost.
The cost to attend is $20 and space is limited. Register online to reserve your spot today. If you have questions, please contact event coordinators Dan and Christine Evans, CJ parents, at cjwinetasting@gmail.com.
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REMINDERS
 Senior Capstone Project
Last week during homeroom, seniors were given information about the Capstone Project. The 2013 Capstone Project is a research-based inquiry into a justice issue facing our world today. Seniors are asked to apply to be part of the pilot for the 2012-13 school year.
For more information, read this handout, or contact one of the project's coordinators: Sr. Nicole Trahan (email), Kelli Kinnear (email), or Molly Bardine (email).
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Service Opportunities Now Available
Encourage your son or daughter to stop by the office of ministry and service to sign up for a service opportunity. All freshmen and sophomores are required to participate in service opportunities that are promoted out of this office (see the specific religion service requirements for all students).
In addition to our weekly REACH sites, we currently have opportunities to serve at:
- St. Peter's Oktoberfest (September 21-22)
- the Greater Dayton 5K Heart Walk (September 22)
- Oktoberfest (September 22-23)
- the Holy Angels parish feast (September 30).
- and at the St. Peter Food Pantry
New opportunities are added on a regular basis!
Kelli Kinnear, Ministry & Service | email
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Street Parking Limited on Perry and Franklin
The City of Dayton is prohibiting on-street parking on the west side of Perry Street (next to Blue Green Field) and on the south side of Franklin Street between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. on school days in order to improve traffic flow in that area for our students. Any CJ student affected by this change may still purchase a $60 CJ parking pass in the office of student services to park in Lot D.
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Blue Green Club Team Representatives
The Blue Green Club is asking that all CJ sports teams designate a team representative to attend meetings and collaborate with the members of the school's parent group. For more information, please contact Lenise Knight, CJ parent, at bit0508@hotmail.com or (937) 321-8824.
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Co-Educators Seek Parent to Serve as Club President
The Co-Educators are looking for a parent to fill the role of club president for the 2012-13 school year. The president will work closely with John Marshall, CJ principal, on creating the monthly topics of discussion and assisting with volunteer organization. Anyone interested should please email or call John at (937) 461-3740 x219.
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Recruiting volunteers for events.
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Partnering with Student Council moderator to get chaperones for dances.
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Coordinating the Used Uniform Sale.
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Forming a committee and serving as contact point for:
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Activity Passes on Sale
Student and Adult Activity Passes, good for admission to CJ athletic and cultural events during the 2012-13 school year, are now on sale in the athletic office.
New this year, pass holders may now redeem tickets for away GCL football and men's basketball games during advanced ticket sales in the CJ athletic office. Once redeemed, away tickets are valid only for the upcoming contest immediately following the date of retrieval.
As always, passes will also be accepted at all home football, volleyball, soccer, wrestling and basketball games as well as CJ theater productions. Student passes cost $60 and admit one student, while adult passes cost $180 and admit the pass holder plus up to one guest.
Scot Pierce, Athletic Director | email
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YOUTH PROGRAMS
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COMMUNITY BULLETIN
Picture This! Scrapbooking & Memory Making Event Saturday, Sept. 15 | 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. | St. Henry Parish Join us for this day of crafting at the St. Henry Parish Activity Center (directions). Traditional and digital memory making, crafting, jewelry and card making are all welcome. The cost to attend is $40 and includes meals and drinks. Sign up deadline is Sunday, September 1. Download a registration form at www.bishopleiboldschool.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Family Rosary Rally 2012 Sunday, October 14 | 3 p.m. | UD Arena Join thousands of other families in this powerful public prayer event honoring Mary the Mother of God. Fr. Benedict O'Cinnsealaigh, president/rector of the Mt. St. Mary Seminary, will preside. If you cannot make it to the rally, tune in to Radio Maria on 1600 AM WULM Springfield/Dayton for a live broadcast. More details can be found at www.familyrosaryrally.com. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mission Connect 2012 October 18-19 | Good Shepherd Church (Cincinnati) The Archdiocese of Cincinnati will host workshops, keynote speakers and a Mass with reception to follow during the 2012 Mission Connect conference at Good Shepherd Church in Cincinnati (directions). All are welcome to come rediscover the mission of the Church and explore more fully Jesus' call to spread the Good News. For more details, visit www.catholiccincinnati.com , or download this informational flyer.
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Founders' Thoughts
 "Talk sense to people, religion without doubt, but let us begin by sense; that is the best way to find an entrance to their hearts."
"By educating both  the mind and the heart, the school can form people who in turn can work at changing the very structures of their society to ensure a community of justice and reconciliation."
- Marianist General Chapter
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Featured Faculty & Staff Member
Angela Richardson Mason '81
Angela Mason is beginning her eighth year at CJ as an administrative assistant in the office of student services. She also serves as spirit committee moderator and helps staff many other events and activities. During her time at CJ, Angela has chaperoned trips to Spain and Belize, and has volunteered at many Eagles volleyball, football and basketball games.
While growing up in Dayton with 10 brothers and sisters, Angela attended Corpus Christi Catholic School in Five Oaks before graduating from CJ in 1981. She fondly recalls her classes with Bro. Jim Brown and Mrs. Elizabeth Naughton, who taught her everything she would need to know to be successful in the workplace.
Armed with that knowledge, she enjoyed a prosperous 25-year career in the insurance business before joining the CJ staff in April of 2004. She feels blessed to have been able to work with Michael Trainor, then the school's principal, for a very short time before his passing that same year.
Angela and her husband Lonnie are current and former CJ parents, with six children ranging in age from 13 to 25 spread throughout the country, from Dayton to San Francisco to Washington D.C. The couple keeps busy carpooling their youngest children to and from their games, practices and other extra-curricular activities.
During her free moments, Angela enjoys spending time curled up by a fire and watching HGTV or anything related to football. She considers herself an avid fan of the sport -- thanks to her father Bob Richardson -- and roots for the University of Dayton, Ohio State University and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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