CJ Parent Weekly

November 29, 2012

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

Greetings!

This Saturday, Dec. 1, is the deadline for all current and prospective CJ families to apply for tuition assistance through the Private School Aid Service (PSAS).

To be considered for assistance next school year, the 2013-14 PSAS application form, including all supporting documentation, must be postmarked by December 1. Families can also submit an electronic application directly at PSAS.org. The form, as well as a step-by-step guide for completing the process, is available at cjeagles.org.

December 1 is also the deadline for students in grades 9-11 to apply for CJ scholarships. The new CJ Scholarship Application, along with descriptions of each scholarship, is also available at cjeagles.org.

If you have questions or concerns about PSAS or scholarship applications, please email or contact Cindy Budde in the Welcome Center at (937) 461-3740 x214.

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EAGLE PRIDE

Two CJ faculty members are serving on the newly established Dayton Marianist Family Council. Continue >

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COMMUNITY UPDATE

NEW this week:

Two CJ STEMM educators earned grants totaling $2,000 for the 2012-13 school year. Find out what the funding is supporting for CJ students. View story >

Can you guess which CJ teacher Tuesday's STEMM Idol Speaker Dr. Christine Schubert Kabban '88, a statistician and professsor at AFIT, told students inspired her to pursue her career? View story >

CU November -- Read Full Issue

Correction: In the CU story 'CJ Raises Awareness Before Giving Thanks' last week, the total amount of dollars donated was erroneously published. The actual contribution was $2,973.05.

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DEPARTMENT NEWS

STUDENTS

Congratulations to 1st Quarter Honor Roll Students
More than 200 CJ students made the 1st Quarter Honor Roll for the 2012-13 school year. View the list at cjeagles.org >
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Multicultural Dessert Frenzy - December 3, 4 and 7
During all lunch periods Monday, Tuesday, and Friday of next week, the Economics class will be selling delicious desserts (.50 cents to $1) from countries around the world including France, Spain, Italy, Africa, Germany, and the U.S. All money raised will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project. Contact teacher Angela Ruffolo (email) if you have questions or would like to make a donation.
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PARENTS

2nd Quarter Interim Grades
Interim grade reports will be available to view or print in NetClassroom on Friday, Nov. 30.
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Help Chaperone the Christmas Dance Dec. 8
We are looking for eight to 10 adult volunteers to help chaperone the Christmas Dance from 7:45 to 11 p.m. next Saturday, Dec. 8. Please email Angela Ruffolo as soon as possible if you are able to help out. These events are not possible without your support!
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MINISTRY & SERVICE

Additional School Liturgy Added Wednesday, Jan. 30
During Catholic Schools Week (Jan. 28-Feb. 1), the office of ministry and service is adding an additional monthly Mass on Wednesday, Jan. 30, in place of the block Wednesday that was originally scheduled. School will start at 8 a.m. with Liturgy beginning around 10 a.m at Emmanuel Church. As always, parents are invited to attend.

Kelli Kinnear, Ministry & Service | email
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ATHLETICS

Ticket Information for First 3 Men's Basketball Games
The men's basketball season opener is this Friday, Nov. 30, at Greeneview High School (directions) with the freshman tipping at 4:30 p.m., JV at 6 p.m. and varsity at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will only be available at the gate.

All tickets to Tuesday's home game against Dunbar must be purchased, or redeemed with an Activity Pass, in advance. Pre-sale ($4 students, $6 adults) begins Monday, Dec. 3, at 9 a.m. in the athletic office. No tickets will be sold at the gate, and the game is expected to sellout with only 450 tickets available.

Next Friday's game at Lima Central Catholic (directions) is also expected to be a sellout. Pre-sale tickets ($4 students, $5 adults) go on sale beginning Thursday, Dec. 6, with all tickets being $6 at the gate.

Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email

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CALENDAR

Winter Sports Participation Fee Due

Friday, November 30

The participation fee of $75 for all winter athletes is due to the business office by Friday, November 30.

Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email
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Eagle Parent Meetings - Blue Green & Co-Educators

Monday, December 3 | 6 and 7 p.m.

All CJ parents are invited to attend the December Eagle Parent meetings, held every first Monday of each month unless otherwise noted. The Blue Green Club meets at 6 p.m. in room 104, and the Co-Educators meet at 7 p.m. in the library.

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CJ STEMM Idol Speaker Series

Tuesday, December 4 | During homeroom periods

All students are invited to learn about technology innovation in the world's leading provider of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration solutions during homeroom periods with Brian Butler, a mechanical engineer at Emerson Climate Technologies.

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator | email

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College Financial Aid Night - PARKING LIMITED

Tuesday, Dec. 4 | 6:30 p.m. | Library

This presentation will cover the overall process of Financial Aid for students planning to attend all colleges and universities, and help answer any questions you may have. All senior parents and students are encouraged to attend!

Due to the men's basketball game vs. Dunbar that night, parking is expected to be limited. Overflow parking is available in Lot D off of Longworth Street (view campus map).

Charlene Wheeler, Guidance | email

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Late-start Block Wednesday

Wednesday, December 5

School starts at 9:37 a.m.

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Open House at MVCTC for Sophomores

Thursday, December 6 | 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Any sophomore interested in career technology programs available at Miami Valley CTC (directions) is encouraged to attend open house and tour all three buildings, meet instructors, and learn more about the 50 career and technical programs offered to high school juniors and seniors. A complimentary spaghetti dinner will also be served to families in attendance. To learn more about Miami Valley CTC, visit www.mvctc.com or the CJ guidance office at (937) 461-3740 x215.

Nicole Will, CTC Coordinator at CJ | email

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Eagle Parent Meeting - CJ PoPS

Thursday, December 6 | 7 p.m. | Room 126

CJ PoPS Eagle Parent meetings are held every first Thursday of the month, unless otherwise noted. Learn how you can be involved with the upcoming Christmas Concert and reception on December 13. Visit the Parents of Performing Arts Students pages, or email Laura Meixner, president, for more information.

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Junior Retreat #2 - PERMISSION SLIPS & FORMS DUE

December 5-6

Students attending this retreat received a packing list as well as a permission form that is due back Monday, Dec. 3. Please remember these student retreatants, leaders and faculty chaperones in your prayers. Any student who will need to take medication while they are away should return the appropriate medical forms to the Health Clinic by Tuesday, Dec. 4. More details >

Kelli Kinnear, Ministry & Service | email

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Christmas Dance - New Guidelines Reminder

Sat., Dec. 8 | 8 to 11 pm | Greek Orthodox Church

This year's theme is "Winter Wonderland," and the dance is being held at the Greek Orthodox Church (directions). Tickets will be sold during lunch on Friday, Nov. 30; Monday, Dec. 3; and Tuesday, Dec. 4, only. The cost is $10 for a single ticket and $20 for a couple's ticket.

Freshmen may attend the dance, but eighth grade students are not permitted. Any CJ student wishing to attend with a guest who is not enrolled at CJ must complete and submit a Dance Guest Request form before he/she will be permitted to purchase tickets.

Please refer to the School Dance Guidelines listed on page 34 of the Student Handbook.

Jason Unger, Assistant Principal | email

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School Liturgy

Wednesday, December 12

School starts at 8 a.m. and will be on block Liturgy schedule. Parents are invited to attend Mass with CJ at approximately 10 a.m. in Emmanuel Church.

Fr. Matt Robben, Chaplain | email

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Christmas Concert - Sounds of the Season

Thursday, Dec. 13 | 7 p.m. | Auditorium

The students of performing arts cordially invite you to come downtown for a musical celebration of Christmas. "Sounds of the Season" will feature sacred and secular songs performed by the concert choir, concert band, liturgical choir, percussion ensemble, string ensemble, Hands in Harmony, and a cappella groups. Patrons are invited to stay for refreshments following the concert.

Debi Schutt, Performing Arts Dept. Chair | email

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Out of Uniform Day

Friday, December 14

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

Migration to Gmail Complete

All "@cjeagles.org" email accounts can now be accessed by logging in at google.com. Using the Google Chrome browser is recommended. 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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Grading and Credit Information

Beginning this year CJ is awarding credit at the end of each semester instead of the end of the year. Below is what this means for your son or daughter.

A student's grade in each class at the end of the first semester (Jan.16) will be added to his/her permanent transcript. Credit will be awarded for each class he/she is passing. The same applies for grades at the end of the second semester (June 7).
A student's grade in every class will start over at the beginning of a new semester.
If a student has a grade that is an F at the end of either of the semesters, he/she will need to attend summer school for that portion of the class.

Those fall athletes intending to take advantage of the Physical Education Waiver should have turned in forms by now. Any student who has not done so risks losing the ability to have this season count towards the waiver. With questions about these items, students should please consult with their guidance counselor.

Steve Fuchs, Director of the Academic Office | email

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CJ Girls in STEMM Club Forming

Now forming: a science, technology, engineering, math and medicine club designed just for the girls of CJ. Our first project will involve an all-girls production team for the Toys For God's Kids project, and we'll also start preparing for "National Engineers Week" and Introduce a "Girl to Engineering Day" coming up in February 2013. To learn more, contact Mrs. Draeger.

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator | email

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Men's & Women's Lacrosse Open Field in the SCC

Students in grades 6-8 are invited to attend lacrosse open field sessions on Friday, Dec. 7 and 14 from 4 to 6 p.m. in the SCC. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Mary Reis, team president, at rnbrgr8@gmail.com or (937) 974-2649.

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Men's Volleyball Open Gym Sessions - Now in SCC

Open gym for any current CJ student interested in playing volleyball this school year will be held in the Student Conditioning Center (not the gym) on the following dates and times:

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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Buy an Activity Pass at a Reduced Cost

Activity Passes are on sale at reduced prices: a student pass now costs $40 and an adult pass (good for admission of pass holder + 1 guest) costs $120. Passes are good for admission to all winter and spring home events, including the spring musical. In addition, passes may be redeemed for tickets to CJ's GCL men's basketball road games during advanced ticket sales.

Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email

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YOUTH PROGRAMS

Eagle Youth Girls Basketball Team Needs Volunteers

The Eagle Youth Girls Basketball program is looking for volunteers to help out at home games on the following dates:

Friday, Nov. 30 | 6 to 9:30 p.m.
Friday, Dec. 7 | 6 to 9:30 p.m
Tuesday, Dec. 11 | 6 to 8:30 p.m
Friday, Jan. 11 | 6 to 9:30 p.m
Tuesday, Jan. 15 | 6 to 8:30 p.m
Friday, Jan. 25 | 6 to 9:30 p.m
Friday, Feb. 1 | 6 to 9:30 p.m
Friday, Feb. 15 | 6 to 9:30 p.m.

If you'd like to help out, please contact coach Tony Greene at (937) 231-4493 or tonyg@monroefederal.com.

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COMMUNITY BULLETIN

St. Anthony Advent Concert

Sunday, Dec. 16 | 3 to 4 p.m. | St. Anthony Church

This special event will be held in church at St. Anthony (directions) and features choir members Stephanie Lytle (soprano), and Candi Morris (oboist). A free will offering will be taken to benefit the work of the parish's St. Vincent de Paul group. Call the parish office at (937) 253-9132 for more information.

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Founders' Thoughts

"... our zeal ought to be wider than the universe."

"True education forms the child from inside, out."

~ F. Kieffer, S.M.

Official CJ Spirit Store

Final Week for 10% Off
Those who shop CJ's official Online Spirit Store will receive a 10% off holiday discount when entering the coupon code "CJHoliday" at checkout. Hurry, this offer only lasts until Wednesday, Dec. 5!

Fast Five

Winter Sports Fees Due
    11/30

CJ STEMM Idol Speaker
    12/4 - Homeroom periods

College Financial Aid Night
    12/4 - 6:30 pm

Junior Retreat #2
    12/5 - 12/6

Block Wednesday
    12/5 - 9:37 am start

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Featured Faculty & Staff Member

Molly Bardine

Molly is in her 23rd year of teaching and her 18th at CJ. She currently teaches AP English Literature, Writing and Research, World Literature and English 9, and serves as the department chair. She initiated and annually organizes the Stang Symposium at CJ, which honors Sister Dorothy Stang's legacy. This year Molly is working on the newly-created Senior Capstone Project.

Molly began her career at CJ as a student-teacher in 1990 and was hired for the next school year. Teaching at CJ has made many in her family quite proud since her grandfather, father, uncles and cousins attended Chaminade, and her mother and many aunts attended Julienne.

In 1995, Molly and her husband, Bryan, moved to Akron, Ohio so he could pursue his doctorate. They returned to Dayton in 2001 and both found teaching jobs at CJ and at the University of Dayton. Molly finished her Masters in Educational Leadership at UD in 2004.

The Marianists and Sisters of Notre Dame greatly inspire and inform Molly's teaching. Family spirit, commitment to social justice and cultivating a global perspective are just some of the tenets she finds most inspiring.

Molly enjoys all sports, particularly those her daughters are playing in any given season. She and her husband coach soccer for their daughter's team in the fall, and can be found on the weekends cheering on Katie and Allie in their respective sports for Holy Angels.

Visit Molly's page at cjeagles.org to learn more.

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