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Greetings!
The CJ community is very blessed with the level of support we receive for our Annual Fund from our parents, alumni, faculty and staff, and friends. The Annual Fund accounts for 25 percent of the school's revenue and is vital in allowing us to continue to offer an excellent Catholic educational experience for our students.
This school year, the development office is particularly strengthening its focus on parent participation. Currently, about 30 percent of our families give in some way to the Annual Fund. We hope to increase that amount to around 50 percent, but we need your help in order to reach all CJ families.
On Tuesday, Oct. 23, you can get involved at our first-ever "adults-only" night at the Fall Phonathon, which will include complimentary wine from Saturday's community wine tasting event as well as other food and beverage for our volunteers. This fun evening allows parents to demonstrate their support of the Annual Fund by making phone calls with us from 5:30 to 9 p.m. in the library. No experience is needed and training will be provided.
Volunteers will be able to partake in a friendly competition Tuesday evening between two of our Eagle parent groups, the CJ PoPS and the Blue Green Club, to see which can finish with the most gifts. Those unable to volunteer on parent night October 23 are asked to sign up for one night during our three-week effort. The Fall Phonathon will take place in the library, Monday through Thursday evenings, on the following dates:
- October 15-18
- October 22-25, and
- October 29 - November 1
To schedule a night to volunteer, please contact me. Thank you in advance for giving your time.
Sincerely,
Caitlin Cronin Bennett, Alumni Relations Coordinator
(937) 461-3740 x201 | email
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 COMMUNITY EVENT - FALL PLAY Tickets go on sale Monday, Oct. 15, for the CJ Performing Arts Department's presentation of Shirley Lauro's A Piece of My Heart. Details >
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COMMUNITY UPDATE
NEW this week:
- The CJ Performing Arts Department will present the fall play, Shirley Lauro's A Piece of My Heart, during three performances in the auditorium October 18, 20 and 21. View story >
- Six seniors were welcomed into CJ's National Honor Society this morning during a fall induction ceremony and Mass in the CJ chapel. View story >
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 DEPARTMENT NEWS
PARENTS
Web Site Maintenance Scheduled Monday, Oct. 15
Due to scheduled maintenance to cjeagles.org, the site will be inaccessible on Monday, Oct. 15, from approximately 9 a.m. to noon. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have questions or need assistance, please email or contact Drew Reeder at 461-3740 x221.
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Volunteer Opportunities with Eagle Parent Groups
In order to staff the final home football game of the season, the Blue Green Club is looking for 30 to 35 parent-volunteers to work during the Eagles' October 19 contest vs. Carroll at Northridge High School. We expect a crowd of 3,000+ to be in attendance for the pre-game Fall Sport Senior Night ceremonies and for our 10 year anniversary celebration of the 2002 state football championship team. To volunteer, contact Lenise Knight, Blue Green secretary, at bit0508@hotmail.com or at 321-8844.
The Parents of Performing Arts Students group sent out an email this week with all of the volunteer opportunities and event dates for the next two months. Anyone who should have received the email but did not, or wants to know what is going on with the performing arts department, can email Kurt Horner, PoPS secretary, at kehorner@aol.com.
We appreciate your help and support!
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Reminder: CJ Now Awarding Credits Per Semester Beginning this school year, CJ will award class credit on a per semester basis rather than at the completion of a class. Now, students will earn 0.5 credits at the end of the first semester and another 0.5 at the end of the second semester. Both semester grades will be reported on the student's official transcript. Also as a result, please note that: - Students' grades will start over each semester.
- Updated GPAs will be calculated at the end of each semester.
- Exemption from final exams may still be granted to a student at the end of the year in a year-long class if he or she has an A average for the entire year and meets the other exam exemption criteria listed on page 19 of the Student Handbook.
- Any student who does not earn both of these credits will need to earn the missing credit through a remedial summer school program.
Steve Fuchs, Director of the Academic Office | email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STUDENTS CJ Mini-Carnival & Outdoor Pep Rally October 23 Current students, families, faculty and staff are invited to the CJ Community Mini-Carnival & Outdoor Pep Rally. This free event, held on campus in parking lot C (or in the Student Conditioning Center in the event of bad weather), is sponsored by CJ Student Council. If you are interested in helping out, Student Council is in need of volunteers to serve as chaperones and also in need of portable fire pits. Please contact or email Angela Ruffolo, Student Council moderator, if you have questions or would like to help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Key Club Hosting Donation Drive October 22-26 During the week of October 22-26, CJ Key Club will host the "Spooktacular Gift of Life" donation drive for Elizabeth's New Life Center. All students will receive a baby bottle containing information about Elizabeth's New Life Center and will be encouraged to save and donate their spare change in support of the center that week. If you have questions or concerns, email or contact Susan Eichenauer, guidance counselor and club moderator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Picture Deadlines A letter was sent home with all seniors last week regarding senior picture deadlines. That information is also now available at cjeagles.org. If you have questions about senior pictures, please email or contact Greg Mueller, English teacher and yearbook moderator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Trip to Washington, D.C. Information, dates and details regarding the senior class trip to Washington, D.C. is now posted at cjeagles.org. The trip is being held the week of March 11-15 and costs $525 to attend. The first, non-refundable payment of $200 is due to the business office Wednesday, Nov. 28. Service opportunities exist to help students pay for the trip. If you have questions or concerns, please email or contact Angela Ruffolo, social studies teacher and trip moderator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GUIDANCE
NCAA Transcript Request Procedures Revised
The process for sending transcripts to the NCAA has been revised to allow our students to do so electronically via eDocs. Last week, the guidance office emailed all seniors step-by-step instructions regarding this new process. Any student with questions or problems should email or see Kelly Muhl, administrative assistant in guidance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tracking College Acceptance/Denial Letters College acceptance letters are starting to arrive! Senior parents, please have your student bring his/her letter in to the guidance office to make a copy for tracking purposes. Denials will be kept confidential.
Charlene Wheeler, Guidance | email
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ATHLETCS
CJ Fooball at Fenwick High School
Pre-sale tickets for the Eagles' 7:30 p.m. game at Fenwick High School (directions) Friday are on sale during lunch and after school in the athletic office for $6 (adults) and $4 (students). Activity Passes may also be redeemed during advanced tickets sales only for admission to tomorrow night's contest. For more information about passes, visit www.cjeagles.org/athletics/athletics.
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Winter Sports Season Opening Practice Dates All prospective winter athletes must have a current OHSAA per-participation physical on file in the athletic office in order to participate in official practice. Opening practice dates are: - Women's Basketball: Friday, Oct. 26
- Men's Basketball: Friday, Nov. 2
- Co-ed Swimming: Friday, Nov. 2
- Co-ed Bowling: Friday, Nov. 2
- Wrestling: Friday, Nov. 2
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Any student interested in wrestling this winter may attend conditioning sessions every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3:30 to 6 p.m. in the Student Conditioning Center.
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Softball Open Hitting, Sundays in the SCC
Any student interested in playing softball this spring may attend open hitting in the Student Conditioning Center on Sundays from 4 to 6 p.m.
Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email
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CALENDAR
Faculty In-service Day - NO SCHOOL
Friday, October 12
Building is closed. All offices will be closed, including the Welcome Center and business office; however, tickets for Friday night's 7:30 p.m. football game at Fenwick High School will be on sale from 3 to 5:30 p.m. in the athletic office.
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Sophomore Retreat
October 16, 18 and 19
This one-day, required retreat for sophomores focuses on trust. Parents should have received a letter, sent home with your son or daughter, containing more details.
Kelli Kinnear, Ministry & Service | email
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PSAT Testing for Underclassmen - ELC Closed
Wednesday, October 17 | 8 a.m. to noon
PSAT tests will be administered to all students in grades 9-11 (unless they've been otherwise notified). Seniors need not report to school for class this day.
Underclassmen should have received a practice book in homeroom, and may already be using it in math and English classes. There is no testing fee for CJ students. More information is available in the School Calendar section at cjeagles.org.
The Eagles Learning Center (ELC) will be closed due to the noon dismissal.
Charlene Wheeler, Guidance | email
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Career Exploration Night at Good Sam Hospital
Wednesday, Oct. 17 | 6 to 8 p.m. | Good Sam North
Good Samaritan North Health Center (directions) will host a career exploration night for students interested in the healthcare field. This free event is a great opportunity to talk with a variety of healthcare professionals as well as college recruiters. To have your name entered for door prizes, preregister by calling 1-888-265-8833. Good Sam is a primary sponsor of CJ's nationally certified Project Lead the Way biomedical sciences program.
Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator | email
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Fall Play - A Piece of My Heart
October 18, 20 and 21 | Auditorium
The CJ Performing Arts Department presents, A Piece of My Heart, by Shirley Lauro. View details >
Showtimes:
- Thursday, Oct. 18 | 7 p.m.
- Saturday, Oct. 20 | 8 p.m.
- Sunday, Oct. 21 | 2 p.m.
Tickets:
On sale in the performing arts office staring Monday, Oct. 15.
Debi Schutt, Performing Arts Chair | email
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Fall Sport Senior Parent Night & 2002 Football State Championship 10 Year Anniversary Recognition
Friday, October 19 | Northridge High School
All senior fall sport athletes and their parents will be recognized before the football game against Carroll on Friday, Oct. 19, at Northridge High School (directions). Parents should check in at the gate no later than 6:30 p.m. for introductions. During the game, CJ will mark the 10 year anniversary of the Eagles' 2002 football state championship by honoring members of the team.
Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email
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CJ STEMM Idol Speaker Series
Tuesday, October 23 | During homeroom
Celebrate National Mole Day and National Chemistry Week as we explore careers in chemistry, nanoscience and more during all homeroom periods in room 237 with Kayla Ritter from the University of Cincinnati.
Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator | email
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Picture Re-take Day for Underclassmen
Wednesday, October 24 | 8 to 9:30 a.m. | Gym
Easterling studios will be setup in the gym during the late-start block period for any underclassmen needing to re-take their school pictures, or for any student who was absent on the original picture day. This is not an out of uniform day, so students must be in their school uniform when school begins at 9:42 a.m. Please bring your picture forms and a $5 re-take fee. If you have questions, please email Mr. Greg Mueller, teacher and yearbook moderator.
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Late-start Block Wednesday
Wednesday, October 24
School starts at 9:37 a.m.
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College Help Session
Wednesday, Oct. 24 | 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. | Room 237
Seniors are encouraged to attend these sessions with the guidance office in the CIL (room 237) Wednesdays after school.
Charlene Wheeler, Guidance | email
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'Concussions: Protecting Young Athletes' Workshop
Wednesday, Oct. 24 | 6:30 p.m. | Dayton Children's
Dayton Children's and Urgent Care in Springboro (directions) invites parents, coaches and athletes to join doctors Daniel Lacey (pediatric neurologist) and Lora Scott (medical director) to learn how to properly treat and prevent concussions. For more information, visit www.childrensdayton.org or call (937) 641-3666.
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REMINDERS
PSAS Forms Distributed to Underclassmen Last Week A copy of the Private School Aid Service (PSAS) Student Aid application for the 2013-14 school year was distributed to current freshmen, sophomores and juniors Friday, Oct. 5. All families are encouraged to apply. To be considered for tuition assistance, applications and all documentation must be postmarked to PSAS by December 1. Families may electronically submit applications directly by visiting www.psas.org, or download and print the application from the "Resources" section near the bottom of the cjeagles.org home page. Information sessions to assist CJ families in completing the application will be held: - Monday, Oct. 29, at 6 p.m. in room 126, and
- Thursday, Nov.1, at 3:30 p.m. in room 144.
If you have questions or concerns, please email or contact Cindy Budde in the Welcome Center at 461-3740 x214.
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Men's Volleyball October Open Gym Sessions Open gym will be held for any current CJ student or incoming freshman interested in playing volleyball in the CJ gym on Sunday, Oct. 14 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. With questions, please email Megan Marrinan, head coach.
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I-75 Ramp Closures to Begin Monday, Oct. 15
The first round of closures for the final phase of the I-75 modernization project will begin Monday, Oct. 15. According to the Department of Transportation, the northbound First and Third street exit ramps, as well as the northbound Second Street entrance ramp, will close that morning (view map and details). These ramps will essentially be permanently closed, and eventually replaced with a safer and more efficient system of ramps to access downtown and surrounding areas.
Visit www.i75commuting.com for the latest news, or to receive email updates, email info@downtowndayton.org with the subject, "Please sign me up to receive I-75 construction updates."
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2012 Yearbooks Now $60
A limited number of extra 2012 yearbooks are now on sale for $60 in Mr. Greg Mueller's room (164). Order a 2013 yearbook, also for $60, online at www.jostensyearbooks.com, or by completing and returning a CJ yearbook order form to Mr. Mueller.
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Attend Mission Connect 2012 with Fellow CJ Students
The office of ministry and service is organizing a group of CJ students to attend the Mission Connect 2012 conference, presented by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, on Saturday, Oct. 20. Any student who has attended a mission trip or the urban plunge trip is welcome to join Mrs. Kelli Kinnear, Mrs. Jama Badinghaus and Mrs. Angela Mason at the conference from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in Cincinnati.
The cost to attend with CJ is $7.50, which includes lunch and transportation to and from school. Interested students can find permission slips and more details in ministry and service.
Kelli Kinnear, Ministry & Service | email
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UD School of Engineering Career Awareness Day
Career Awareness Day, held Wednesday, Nov. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., features an introduction to the exciting and rewarding field of engineering. Participants will have the opportunity to attend presentations by practicing engineers from leading area businesses, tour selected engineering labs and interact with engineering students. This event is free, but attendees must register online in advance and spots are only available while they last. CJ students may use an Enrichment Experience day to attend (reference page 24 of the Student Handbook).
Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator | email
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YOUTH PROGRAMS
Girls Basketball Try-outs Oct. 14 - THIS WEEKEND
The Eagle Youth Girls Basketball program will hold the final day of tryouts for grades 4-8 on Sunday, Oct. 14 in the CJ gym from 1 to 3 p.m. The program is also looking for volunteers interested in coaching a team. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Tony Greene at (937) 231-4493 or tonyg@monroefederal.com.
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Wrestling Sign-ups October 25
Sign-ups for the Eagle Youth Wresting Program will be held Wednesday, Oct. 25, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on campus in the Student Conditioning Center, where you can meet the coaches and tour the facility. All students in grades K-8 are welcomed to participate; no experience is necessary.
Practices begin Monday, Nov. 5, with an orientation for grades K-6 from 6:15 to 7:50p.m. Junior high (7th and 8th grade) will start open mats on Tuesday, Nov. 6, from 6:15 to 8:p.m. Please email or contact Jimmy Mullins at (937) 361-3120, or visit the program's Web site for more information.
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COMMUNITY BULLETIN
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.
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Mission Connect 2012
October 19-20 | 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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Annual St. Anthony Oktoberfest
Sat., Oct. 20 | 5:30 to 11:00 p.m. | St. Anthony Gym
Enjoy a delicious dinner, Monte Carlo games, raffles, televised sports games, and silent auction at the annual St. Anthony Oktoberfest in the school gym (directions). Admission is $15 and includes chicken wings, metts, brats, German potato salad and baked beans. Beverages will be available for purchase. Patrons must be 21 and older to attend. For information, contact the Parish at 253-9132.
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Reverse Raffle Gala
Saturday, Oct. 20 | 6 p.m. | DECA Prep Rec Center
Join with parishioners of Corpus Christi, Our Lady of Mercy and Queen of Martyrs, and enjoy an evening of great food and drinks, live music, games of chance, raffles, split the pot and auctions (live and silent) at the DECA Prep Rec Center, formerly Corpus Christi Rec Center. One $50 ticket admits two adults, aged 21 and over. For tickets please call Jennie Freiberger at (937) 274-2107, ext. 116.
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Founders' Thoughts
"May the holy will of the good God be done in all of us! Above all, let us stay firmly anchored there in all the different events of our lives."
"O truly happy life ! God grant that we may live and die of love. This ought to be the ultimate purpose of all our prayer and all our actions."
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Official CJ Spirit Store
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CJ's official Online Spirit Store is the place to shop for all your Eagle spirit gear needs. Choose from our lineup of customizable clothing, caps and accessories!
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Fast Five
Faculty In-service: No School
10/12 - Building Closed
Fall Phonathon, Week #1
10/15 - 10/18
Sophomore Retreat
10/16, 10/18 & 10/19
PSAT for Underclassmen
10/17 - 8 am to noon
Fall Play
10/18, 10/20 & 10/21
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Featured Faculty & Staff Member
Angela Hammerly
Angela Hammerly is beginning her sixth year at CJ and teaching part-time in the mathematics department. She received her bachelor's degree in Secondary Math Education from the University of Cincinnati, and her master's degree in math from Ohio State University.
Previously, Angela taught at Sinclair Community College and spent 10 years working in the life insurance industry at an actuarial consulting firm, where she solved real-life math problems without an answer key!
Angela has been married for 23 years. She and her husband Rick are proud parents of a CJ freshman and a seventh grader who attends Incarnation School. When Angela isn't playing the part of volleyball mom or hockey mom, she enjoys walking, snow skiing, reading, traveling, and working in the garden. Visit Angela's page at cjeagles.org to learn more.
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