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Greetings!
The new CJ Scholarship Application for students in grades 9-11 is now available for the following awards:
- Herbert and Rhetta Galt Finke Scholarship
- Fr. Richard Knuge, S.M., '44 Scholarship
- Don Weimert '57 Scholarship
- Ken Amlin Scholarship
- Jack Thein '57 Scholarship
- Wallach Foundation Scholarship
- Shillito Family Fund Scholarship
Detailed descriptions along with an application form for each can be found at cjeagles.org. Hard copies of the form will be distributed to students in homeroom on Friday, Nov. 2. Please note that this year applications are due on December 1, and all responses must be typed.
If you have questions or need additional copies of the application, please contact me or stop in the Welcome Center.
Sincerely,
Cindy Budde, Admin. Assistant to the President's Office
(937) 461-3740 x214 | email
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 EAGLE PRIDE Men's cross country has qualified to compete in the Division II state championship meet this Saturday. It's the first time the Eagles have qualified in nearly 30 years. Continue >
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COMMUNITY UPDATE
NEW this week:
- In October, ceramics students took field trips to visit Bing Davis at his Third Street studio. This Friday, you're invited downtown as art and creative writing students exhibit their work during a gallery reception and parade through the Oregon District. View story >
- Join us for a free evening of uplifting music featuring CJ's concert band, concert choir, pep band, string ensemble and a cappella choirs along with UD's Hands in Harmony this Monday, Nov. 5, at Autumn Overtures. Following the concert, PoPS is hosting a reception in the cafeteria. View story >
- View photos from last weekend's Join Hands Miami Valley community service project. View story >
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 DEPARTMENT NEWS
PARENTS
Eagle Parent Meetings and Announcements
The Parents of Performing Arts Students meet tonight, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. in room 126. Join as they discuss Monday's fall concert, upcoming volunteer opportunities and recap last month's wine tasting event.
The Blue Green Club extends a huge "thanks" to all team representatives, parents and coaches who helped with concessions at fall football home games this year. The club would not be able to continue to support CJ extracurricular activities without your help! Mark your calendars; the next meeting is this Monday, Nov. 5, at 6 p.m. (and will be over in time for parents to attend the concert at 7 p.m.).
The Co-Educators have canceled its 7 p.m. meeting for this Monday, Nov. 5, due to the concert. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 3.
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Spain Trip Meeting this Monday, Nov. 5
There will be a meeting for parents and participants of the 2013 Spain trip this Monday, Nov. 5, at 6:30 p.m. in the library. Please bring color copies of passports or bring your original to copy on site. Signed notary forms will also be collected at the meeting. If you have questions, email Peg Regan (mregan@cjeagles.org), foreign languages department chair.
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STUDENTS
Eagles Learning Center Closed November 8
Due to the noon dismissal for students and subsequent parent-teacher conferences the afternoon of Thursday, Nov. 8, the Eagles Learning Center will be closed.
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Dodgeball Tournament November 12
Students taking economics with Angela Ruffolo are sponsoring a school-wide Dodgeball Tournament on Monday, Nov. 12, starting at 3:30 p.m. in the gym. Teams consisting of exactly five players and made up of either CJ students, faculty and/or staff may participate for $3 per person. Students can sign up in the cafeteria during lunch periods Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 5-6, or in room 149 before school. Spectators will be charged $1, and all proceeds will benefit SISCA. Space is limited, so teams should register soon. If you have questions, contact or email Angela Ruffolo, social studies teacher.
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ATHLETCS
Upcoming Winter Sports 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:
- Men's Basketball: Friday, Nov. 2
- Co-ed Swimming: Friday, Nov. 2
- Co-ed Bowling: Friday, Nov. 2
- Wrestling: Friday, Nov. 2
- Cheerleading: Tuesday, Nov. 6
Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email
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CALENDAR
Parent-Teacher Conference Sign-ups - TODAY
Thursday, November 1 | 3 to 6 p.m. | Cafeteria
Sign up for conferences and pick up your child's first quarter report card. 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.
Steve Fuchs, Director of the Academic Office | email
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Tuition Assistance Help Session - TODAY
Thursday, November 1 | 3:30 p.m. | Room 144 This is the second help session focused on completing the 2013-14 Private School Aid Service (PSAS) application form. To be considered for tuition assistance next school year, PSAS applications, including all supporting documentation must be postmarked by December 1. Families can also submit an electronic application directly at PSAS.org. If you have questions, please email or contact Cindy Budde in the Welcome Center at (937) 461-3740 x214.
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Fall Phonathon - FINAL NIGHT
Thursday, Nov. 1 | 5:30 to 9 p.m. | Library
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. Volunteers are served dinner and receive training. 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.
Two Hour Delay - 10 a.m. start
Monday, November 5
The daily school schedule for Monday, Nov. 5, has been adjusted. CJ will now be on a two hour delay, and follow the delay schedule listed on page 9 of the Student Handbook, in order to accommodate for a morning faculty and staff in-service meeting.
Students should arrive at 10 a.m. for Period 1 classes; however, there will be a monitored study hall in the cafeteria opening at 8 a.m. for any student who needs to arrive before school starts that morning.
John Marshall, Principal | email
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Fall Concert Monday, November 5 | 7 p.m. | Auditorium All are invited to attend this free event featuring CJ's pep band, concert band, concert choir, and pop a cappella groups. Debi Schutt, Performing Arts | email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No Block Schedule - 8 a.m. start Wednesday, November 7 School starts at 8 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . College Help Session Wednesday, November 7 | 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. | CIL Seniors are encouraged to attend these sessions with the guidance office in the CIL (room 237) Wednesdays after school. Charlene Wheeler, Guidance | email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Junior Retreat #1 - UPDATED November 7-8 Students attending this retreat received a permission form which is due on Friday. On Friday during homeroom, participants will attend a meeting where they will receive more details and a packing list. If you have not yet paid for your son or daughter to attend junior retreat, the cost is $40. Although there is a noon dismissal next Thursday for all students, we will still return from retreat by 3 p.m. If your son or daughter needs to take medication while he or she is away, a doctor must sign the appropriate CJ form and return it to nurse Tere McDonald in the Health Clinic by Monday, Nov. 5. View forms, procedures and details > Kelli Kinnear, Ministry & Service | email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Noon Dismissal for Students Thursday, November 8 Students will be dismissed at noon to accommodate for parent-teacher conferences. The Eagles Learning Center will be closed. SCHEDULE Period 1: 8:05-8:35 Period 2: 8:39-9:09 Period 3: 9:13-9:43 NO HOMEROOM OR LUNCH Period 4/5: 9:47-10:17 Period 6: 10:21-10:51 Period 7: 10:55-11:25 Period 8: 11:29-noon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parent-Teacher Conferences Thursday, November 8 | 1:30 to 4 and 5 to 8 p.m. Students will be dismissed at noon to accommodate for the afternoon conferences. 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. There is no school on Friday, Nov. 9. Steve Fuchs, Director of the Academic Office | email
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No School
Friday, November 9
The building will be open and some offices will be open during normal hours (7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Call in advance of visiting to check hours for a certain office. School directory >
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Fall Sports Awards Banquet
Sunday, November 11 | 7 p.m. | Auditorium
All fall athletes and their families will receive a letter in the mail with more information.
Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email
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Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week
November 12-16
This annual event held the first full week prior to Thanksgiving is dedicated to bringing awareness to CJ about hunger and homelessness issues in the local community, nation and world. All members of the school community are encouraged to choose at least one way to become involved in the plight of others who need our help.
Kelli Kinnear, Ministry & Service | email
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CJ STEMM Idol Speaker Series
Tuesday, November 13 | During homeroom periods
All students are invited to examine how engineers and scientists aid in the challenges of hunger and homelessness with guest presenter Jennifer Dalton, a licensed dietician and faculty member at the University of Dayton.
Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator | email
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Late-start Block Wednesday
Wednesday, November 14
School starts at 9:37 a.m.
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Out of Uniform Day
Friday, November 16
Out of uniform passes will be sold for $1 during homeroom. Please adhere to the guidelines listed on page 41 of the Student Handbook. More details >
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REMINDERS
Attention Sophomore Parents Sr. Nicole Trahan, religion teacher, will be out of town Thursday, Nov. 8, the evening of Parent-Teacher Conferences. If you would like to schedule an appointment with Sr. Nicole for another evening, please email her. Alternate days and times include: - Monday, Nov. 12, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
- Thursday, Nov. 15, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
- Monday, Nov. 19, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
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Google Apps for Education As part of CJ's transition to Google Apps for Educaiton, we will begin converting "@cjeagles.org" email accounts to the Gmail system during the Thanksgiving break. 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 email or contact Steve Fuchs, director of the academic office, at (937) 461-3740 x205.
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Men's Volleyball Open Gym Sessions - Now in SCC
Open gym will be held for any current CJ student or incoming freshman interested in playing volleyball in the Student Conditioning Center (not the gym) on the following dates and times:
- Sunday, Nov. 4 | 7 to 8:30 p.m.
- Sunday, Nov. 18 | 7 to 8:30 p.m.
- Sunday, Dec. 2 | 7 to 8:30 p.m.
- Sunday, Dec. 16 | 7 to 8:30 p.m.
With questions, please email Megan Marrinan, head coach.
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
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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COMMUNITY BULLETIN
Holy Trinity's Annual Old Fashioned Holiday Bazaar Saturday, Nov. 3 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Trinity Center All are welcome to attend the Holiday Bazaar at the Trinity Center (directions). The bazaar will include crafts, silent auction, raffles, Tyke Shop, cabbage rolls, lunch, baked goods and a book sale. Santa will also be visiting so bring your children. Proceeds benefit the less fortunate brothers and sisters in the Dayton area. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . St. Albert the Great Art & Craft Fest Saturday, November 3 | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Art & Craft Fest at St. Albert Parish (directions) is free and open to the public. Shop for hand-made items including stationary, jewelry, flower arrangements, fine art, scarves, baked goods, rosaries, Advent wreaths and candles, nativity sets, gourmet coffee, gifts and much more. Download a flyer for more information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emmanuel Church 175th Anniversary Concert Sunday, Nov. 11 | 4 p.m. | Emmanuel Parish This special anniversary concert at Dayton's oldest Catholic church, Emmanuel (directions), will feature choral and instrumental music performances by The Dayton International Festival Choir, The Rwandan Choir of Dayton, Emmanuel Adult and Children's Choirs, and Emmanuel Instrumental Ensemble. Admission and parking is free. Download a flyer for more information.
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