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Greetings!
Beginning this year students, faculty and staff will transition to using Google Apps for Education, which includes Gmail, Google Calendar and Google Drive.
All students have been issued and shown how to access their CJ Google Education account. Teachers are encouraging students to explore Google apps in their classes through the use of course calendars that contain dates of tests and major projects, and through the use of documents that allow for increased collaboration with other students and the instructor.
Another advantage to using Google tools such as documents (similar to Microsoft Word), spreadsheets (similar to Microsoft Excel), and presentations (similar to Microsoft PowerPoint) is that students are able to access, save and store their work remotely -- either at school or at any computer with an internet connection -- without needing to carry a flash drive or email things home.
Over the Thanksgiving break, CJ will begin converting "@cjeagles.org" email accounts to the Gmail system. Users' actual email addresses will not change; however, instead of accessing CJ email through Microsoft Office Outlook's Web Access client, email will be accessed by logging in at google.com. Due to the switch, access to email will be limited or non-existent during the holiday weekend November 23-25.
If you have questions or concerns about CJ's transition to Google, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
Steve Fuchs, Director of the Academic Office
(937) 461-3740 x205 | email
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 EAGLE PRIDE Congrats to our District tennis champs! The girls will play tomorrow at Ohio State University as one of the No. 1 seeds in the Division II doubles tournament. Continue > . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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COMMUNITY UPDATE
NEW this week:
- The Ludlow Street Journal, CJ's official student newspaper, previewed the fall play in their first issue of this school year. Get all the details you'll need before heading to the show! View story >
- This Friday, Oct. 19, CJ will recognize the 10-year anniversary of the first state football championship in city and school history during halftime of the CJ vs. Carroll game at Northridge High School. View story >
- Students get a double dose of the popular CJ STEMM Idol Speaker Series next week. A rep from the UC's College of Engineering and Applied Sciences presents Monday, and on Tuesday, we celebrate Mole Day and National Chemistry Week. View story >
- Congratulations to the CJ women's golf team. The Eagles finished the 2012 season as GGCL champs in addition to sectional and district tournament champs, and Division II state runners-up. View story >
CU October -- Read Full Issue
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 DEPARTMENT NEWS
PARENTS
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Sign up for conferences and pick up your child's first quarter report card in the cafeteria on Thursday, Nov. 1, from 3 to 6 p.m. Report cards not retrieved at this time will be distributed to students in homeroom on Friday, Nov. 2 (and grades will also be posted online in NetClassroom).
Conferences are being held Thursday, Nov. 8, over two sessions from 1:30 to 4 p.m. and again from 5 to 8 p.m. Students will be dismissed at noon to accommodate. Parents who are unable to sign up for conference time on November 1 are still welcomed to drop in November 8 and meet with teachers who do not have pre-scheduled appointments.
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Place Jostens Graduation Orders Next WeekSeniors should have brought home graduation announcement ordering information last week. Grad Order Night is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 23, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in room 126, and Grad Order Day will be in the cafeteria during lunch periods Wednesday, Oct. 24. Jason Unger, Assistant Principal | email. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STUDENTS Mini-Carnival & Outdoor Pep Rally CANCELED The CJ Mini-Carnival & Outdoor Pep Rally previously scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 23, has been canceled, but Student Council members do plan to reschedule this community spirit-building activity. In anticipation of the CJ vs. Alter varsity football game Friday, Oct. 26, t-shirts will be sold for $10 next week and the annual hall decorating contest will be held after school Thursday, Oct. 25. Angela Ruffolo, Student Council moderator | email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Balloting Begins Nov. 5 in School-wide Mock Election Angela Ruffolo's US Government classes are sponsoring a school-wide Mock Election in homerooms Monday, Nov. 5, for all students, faculty and staff. The Presidential Race, the National Senate Race for Ohio, and the House of Representatives Race for CJ's District will be on the ballot. Results will be announced at the end of the day Tuesday, Nov. 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MINISTRY & SERVICE October 'Join Hands' Effort Kicks Off Next Weekend CJ will again participate in Join Hands Miami Valley (JHMV), a partnership for United Way's Make a Difference Day. This community service project is a collaboration between many different Dayton-area organizations including UD, Sinclair, Wright State, Five Rivers Metroparks, and more. Organizations will engage members of the community in volunteering at various locations around the Miami Valley on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 26-27. Sign-up sheets were presented to students in all homerooms this week, and are due back to the ministry and service office on Thursday, Oct. 18. Students have 19 different service sites from which to choose. Freshmen and sophomores who participate can count hours toward their religion service requirement, and students in any grade may choose to add these service hours to their report card/transcript. Kelli Kinnear, Ministry & Service | email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GUIDANCE
Submit College Applications Early
The guidance office has processed college applications for about 25 percent of the senior class. It is very important for anyone who has not yet applied to complete and submit applications between now and December 1. The earlier college applications are processed, the better chance a student has of obtaining college scholarships and awards, regardless of the school's posted deadline. Charlene Wheeler, Guidance | email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ATHLETCS
Women's Basketball Practice Starts Next Week
The final day of women's basketball conditioning is today, October 18. Practice begins Friday, Oct, 26, and complete practice schedules will be available outside of coach Lynzee Johnson's classroom (room 216) starting Monday, Oct. 22. Students must have a physical on file in the athletic office to start practice. If you have questions, email Mandy Myers,
head coach.
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Men's Volleyball Open Gym October 21
The men's volleyball team will host an open gym on Sunday, Oct. 21, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the main gym. If you have questions, email Megan Marrinan, head coach. (In previous issues of Parent Weekly, open gym was incorrectly listed for October 14. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this error.)
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Baseball Informational Meeting October 23
Any student interested in playing baseball this spring should attend a brief informational meeting Tuesday, Oct. 23, in room 104 at 3:15 p.m. If you have questions, email Mike Barhorst, head coach.
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Swimming Informational Meeting Ocober 29
There will be a brief informational meeting for any student or parent interested in learning more about the CJ swimming program on Monday, Oct. 29, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. If you have questions, email Gina Harrington, assistant coach.
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Men's Cross Country Takes 2nd at GCL Meet
Coach Ken Spitzig reports that the men's cross country team finished second in the GCL North race on Saturday, Oct. 13. Senior Will Bonner finished third and junior Conor Hickey took sixth overall to earn First Team All-GCL North honors. Junior Ben Reis (11th), sophomore John Hawthorn (13th), and senior Sam Wittman (14th) earned Second Team honors.
The Eagles will be participating this Saturday, Oct. 20, in the Southwest District Tournament at Miami Valley Career Tech Center (directions) starting at 11:40 a.m. The top four teams and 16 individuals advance to the Troy Regional next week.
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Congrats to Women's Golf from the Men's Team
Coach Bill York and members of the men's golf team send their congratulations to the women's team on a terrific season! The guys hope to join their Eagle counterparts at state next year and make history!
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CALENDAR
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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Sophomore Retreat Friday, October 19 Tomorrow is the final session of CJ's one-day, required retreat for sophomores. Parents should have received a letter, sent home with your son or daughter, containing more details. Kelli Kinnear, Ministry & Service | email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fall Sport Senior Parent Night
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. Purchase pre-sale tickets in the athletic office for $6 (adults) and $4 (students). Student and adult Activity Passes may be redeemed at the gate.
Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email
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Key Club Hosts Donation Drive
October 22-26
CJ Key Club hosts 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.
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CJ STEMM Idol Speaker Series
Monday & Tuesday, Oct. 22-23 | Room 237 (CIL)
All students are invited to attend during all homeroom periods. Details >
Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator | email
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Fall Phonathon
Monday - Thursday | Oct. 22-25 and Oct. 29 - Nov. 1
The Phonathon is a three-week calling effort by students, alumni, parents, and faculty to ask alumni, parents, and friends of CJ to support the Annual Fund. Each evening, volunteers are served dinner at 5:30 p.m., receive training and make phone calls from about 6 to 9 p.m. A large percentage of Annual Fund contributions are a result of the work of our community members who volunteer to make phone calls during this event.
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.
Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . End of 1st Quarter - Blue Green Spirit DayFriday, October 26Students may dress in CJ spirit clothing. Shirts must be predominantly CJ blue, CJ green, CJ blue and green, or an official CJ top. For a complete list of guidelines, please refer to the Spirit Day and the Out of Uniform policy, listed on page 41 of the Student Handbook.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8th Grade Open HouseSunday, October 28 | 1 to 4 p.m. Invite your family and friends to attend CJ's 8th Grade Open House. Students, parents and teachers will welcome guests, answer questions and guide tours of campus.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wednesday, but Block Thursday ScheduleWendesday, October 31 School starts at 8 a.m. and will be on block Thursday schedule.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .School Liturgy - All Saints DayThursday, November 1School starts at 8 a.m. and will be on a Wednesday block Liturgy schedule. Parents are invited to attend Mass with CJ at approximately 10 a.m. in Emmanuel Church.
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REMINDERS
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
Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email
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Reminders for Seniors Parents and their Students 1.) Senior Picture Deadlines A letter was sent home with all seniors in early October 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.) 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.) 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. 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.
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4.) 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.
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PoPS Event Dates, Volunteer Opportunities
The Parents of Performing Arts Students group sent out an email last 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.
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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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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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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. More details at cjeagles.org >
Steve Fuchs, Director of the Academic Office | email
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YOUTH PROGRAMS
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
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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Hesburgh Lecture Series - Why Catholic Schools Matter
Thursday, Oct. 25 | 7 p.m | Incarnation Church
The Notre Dame Club of Dayton is sponsoring the 2012 Hesburgh Lectures Series at Incarnation Parish (directions). The free lecture will examine the historic successes and future challenges Catholic schools face in the next decade. Download a flyer for more information.
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Founders' Thoughts
"Act with all possible liberty of mind and heart, always in God and for God. Let us never lose sight of His good pleasure."
"We should go to the ends of the world if God so calls us."
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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 +1
Fall Play
10/18, 10/20 & 10/21
Sophomore Retreat
10/19
Fall Phonathon, Week #2
10/22 - 10/25
CJ STEMM Idol Speakers
10/22 & 10/23
Picture Re-take Day
10/24 - Before school
Block Wednesday
10/24 - 9:37 am start
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Featured Faculty & Staff Member
Susan Eichenauer
 Susan has worked as a CJ guidance counselor for 13 years. She is the moderator of Key Club and Magnified Giving (a student philanthropy club).
Over the years, Susan has chaperoned junior retreats, Kairos retreats, several mission trips in and out of the country, and CJ student dances. She attended the SND Education Conference in July where she networked with Sisters of Notre Dame from all over the world and explored the educational ideals of St. Julie. In the spring of 2012, she received the Spirit of Sr. Dorothy Stang Award for her dedication to social justice issues.
Susan grew up in Vandalia and attended the University of Dayton where she earned her degree in psychology, then went on to complete her master's from the University of Cincinnati in 1992. Prior to CJ, she worked as an outpatient counselor for 10 years. Susan is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the State of Ohio Counselor and Social Worker Board, and is also licensed as a school counselor with State of Ohio Department of Education.
Susan has been married to her husband Rob for 20 years. She is the proud mother of two children; Emma, a freshman at CJ, and Evan, a seventh grader at St. Chris. Susan enjoys traveling and exploring beaches all over the world, and spends her spare time reading. She is passionate about eradicating human trafficking and is a member of Abolition Ohio, whose mission is to stir society's conscience to action against all forms of trafficking and slavery.
Visit Susan's page at cjeagles.org to learn more.
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