CJ Parent Weekly

December 13, 2012

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

Greetings!

Please join us tonight as our students and performing arts department present Sounds of the Season at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. The CJ Christmas Concert is the only event where you can hear all ensembles -- Concert Band, String Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Liturgical Choir, and Concert Choir, plus a cappella groups Age V and Vega -- perform together. Watch a sneak preview of what's in store at cjeagles.org.

Admission is free so come enjoy an evening of wonderful Christmas music that is sure to get you in the holiday spirit!

Sincerely,

Debi Schutt & Joe Whatley | CJ Performing Arts Department

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EAGLE PRIDE

Have you got good news about a CJ community member you'd like to share? Send us an email with details to EaglePride@cjeagles.org and help us spread the word!

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COMMUNITY UPDATE

NEW this week:

CJ students sang Christmas carols and served others in the Greater Dayton community during the first week of the Advent season. View story >

STEMM Idol Speaker Chris Woolley, software developer, helped lead CJ's celebration of national "CSEdWeek" on Tuesday during homeroom. Find out what the focus of this week is all about! View story >

CU December -- Read Full Issue

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DEPARTMENT NEWS

STUDENTS

Annual CJ Art Sale Ends Friday
Choose from a variety of handmade items including ceramics, jewelry, drawings, paintings and more! The sale ends this Friday, Dec. 14, and is being held in room 123. Your support of the arts is appreciated!
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PARENTS

Thank You from CJ Student Council
Thanks to all of the many parents who came to help chaperone our Christmas Dance last weekend. The dance was a big success, and we could not have these events without your wonderful help and support. Volunteers make our extracurricular activities even better for our students. The great spirit of the CJ community was abundantly present with everyone pitching in, helping out and having fun!
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Need Christmas Gift Ideas? Order a CJ Yearbook!
Give the gift your son or daughter can cherish for a lifetime. Order a 2013 CJ yearbook for $60 by returning completed order forms to Greg Mueller, English teacher and yearbook moderator, or submit orders online at jostensyearbooks.com.
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CJ Seeks Part-Time Accountant
Chaminade Julienne is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of part-time staff accountant. The staff accountant reports to the Director of Finance and Accounting and is a member of the business office team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, account reconciliation and analysis, preparation of journal entries, and work supporting financial reporting and other special projects as necessary. Download an employment application and find more details at cjeagles.org.

Sandy Ervin, Director of Finance and Accounting | email
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GUIDANCE

Senior Transcript Requests Due Friday - LAST CALL
Any seniors needing transcript requests completed for a January 1 college admissions deadline will need to have requests and payments in to the guidance office by Friday, Dec. 14. The guidance office will be closed from Dec. 22 through Jan. 6 during Christmas break.
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ACT Prep Class for CJ Students

Sugarcreek Educational Concepts, LLC, is offering an optional ACT prep class for CJ students. Prior to the next three national test dates (Feb. 9, April 13 and June 8), there will be three evening sessions conducted at CJ from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Sessions will cover:

Session 1 -- math and some science
Session 2 -- more science, and practice with both math and science
Session 3 -- reading and English

Students may choose to attend any or all of these sessions. Materials, including books with practice tests and materials for studying, will be supplied. The cost to attend is $40 and students must sign up in the guidance office.

Fore details and a listing of available ACT prep class dates, download this informational flyer or contact Mrs. Wheeler.

Charlene Wheeler, Guidance | email
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ATHLETICS

Upcoming Games and Contests
Here's a look at some of the Eagles upcoming games and contests. View monthly, weekly or team season schedules at schedules.myohsaa.org.

   Sat., Dec. 15
   Swimming & Diving at Wright State (directions)
   Men's and women's at 10 a.m., Butler Invitational.
   Wrestling at Dayton Christian (directions)
   Dual meet starts at noon.
   Men's basketball vs. Alter at Trent Arena (directions)
   Freshman at noon, JV at 1:30, varsity at 3:00 p.m.
   Women's basketball vs. Carroll at home
   Freshman at 4:30, JV at 6:00, varsity at 7:30 p.m.

   Sun., Dec. 16
   Bowling at Poelking Lanes (directions)
   Tournament starts at 1 p.m.

   Mon., Dec. 17
   Women's basketball at Bellbrook (directions)
   JV at 6:00, varsity at 7:15 p.m.
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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 session this Friday, Dec. 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.

Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email

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CALENDAR

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. Watch a sneak preview >

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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Key Club Giving Tree Contributions Due to Guidance

Monday, December 17

Key Club's Annual Giving Tree supports Catholic Social Services. This year the emphasis is on teens helping teens, so all needed items are $10 gift cards. Items will be donated to Catholic Social Services who will use them to provide Christmas gifts to area teens in need. If you'd like to make a contribution, please drop off wrapped gift cards in the guidance office by Monday, Dec. 17. If you have questions, email Susan Eichenauer, Key Club moderator.

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Urban Plunge Retreat Apps Due to Ministry & Service

Tuesday, December 18

Applications for the Urban Plunge retreat, held Friday, Feb. 1 through Sunday, Feb 3, are available in the office of ministry and service and online at cjeagles.org. The cost to attend is $70 and applications are due back by Dec. 18. This retreat is open to sophomores, juniors and seniors.

Kelli Kinnear, Ministry & Service | email
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Winter Exams

December 18-21

It is important for all students to be in attendance on exam days. Please avoid scheduling conflicts such as routine doctor appointments, family vacations, college visits, etc. during the exam days. Exams will be administered on the following dates:

Tuesday, Dec. 18, during Period 1 (full school day)
Wednesday thru Friday, Dec. 19-21 (8:05 a.m. to 12:10 p.m.)

Complete exam information, along with daily schedules and expectations, is available here at cjeagles.org.

Steve Fuchs, Director of the Academic Office | email

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Christmas Break - NO SCHOOL

December 24, 2012 thru January 4, 2013

The building will be closed Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 24-25, and Tuesday, Jan. 1.

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Classes Resume

Monday, January 7

School starts at 8 a.m.

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First Eagle Parent Meetings of 2013

Monday, January 7 and Thursday, January 10

Join fellow parents at the first Eagle Parent meetings of the new year. The Blue Green Club (room 104) and Co-Educators (library) will meet at 6 and 7 p.m. respectively on Monday, Jan. 7. Due to Christmas break, the CJ Parents of Performing Arts group (PoPS) will meet Jan. 10, the second Thursday of the month, in room 126.

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CJ STEMM Idol Speaker Series

Tuesday, January 8 | Room 126

CJ welcomes alumnus Danny Mullins '97, an engineering project leader at Porsche AG. The former Eagles three-year varsity basketball player now leads the development of future automobiles at the Germany-based industry leader. All students are invited to attend during homeroom periods.

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator | email

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PSAT Results Distributed

Monday, January 14 | 6:30 p.m. | Auditorium
Parents and students (grades 9-11) can pick up PSAT results and are invited to stay for a presentation about Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Any student unable to attend this evening will receive his or her results through homeroom.

Charlene Wheeler, Guidance | email
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End of First Semester

Wednesday, January 16

This year CJ is awarding credit at the end of each semester instead of the end of the year, meaning:

A student's grade in each class at the end of the first semester 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.

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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REMINDERS

Advanced Placement Test Information

Bulletins for parents and students regarding Advanced Placement tests were distributed in the AP classes last week. If a student plans to take additional AP tests (outside of what is required), he or she must sign up in the guidance office to ensure all tests are ordered for the spring testing period. All AP test fees should be paid directly to the business office by Feb. 15.

Charlene Wheeler, Guidance | 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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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, 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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Christmas Mass Schedule
December 24-25 | St. Joseph, Emmanuel & Holy Trinity
St. Joseph Parish invites you to attend Christmas Mass at any of 10 dates and times, taking place at three different Dayton churches: St. Joseph Catholic Church (directions), Emmanuel Catholic Church (directions) and Holy Trinity Catholic Church (directions). Find the complete schedule at www.stjosephdayton.org.

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Founders' Thoughts

"I ought to die of shame to think I have not already died of gratitude to my good God."

"There are several mutually related characteristics which are recognized in all Marianist schools around the world. They can be summarized as three traits: family spirit, respect for the personality of the child, and a prudent discernment open to the adaptations required by changing times and surroundings."

~ Paul J. Hoffer, S.M.

Official CJ Spirit Store

Customize Your Order!
Browse more than 70 spirit gear items and customize your order when you shop CJ's official Online Spirit Store!

Fast Five + 1

12/13 - 7 pm, FREE

12/14 - Costs $1

12/18 - 12/21

12/24 - 1/4

12/7

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Featured Faculty & Staff Member

Debi Schutt

Debi Schutt Debi has been educating music students in grades K-12 for 11 years. She is in her ninth year teaching at Chaminade Julienne, where she currently serves as chair of the Performing Arts department as well as director of the Concert Band, Eagle Pep Band, String Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble. She also teaches Music Theory.

Debi grew up in Erie, Penn., and came to the Miami Valley to study music education at the University of Dayton. After graduating from UD in 2002, she began her career in Catholic education at Holy Angels. There she taught general music to grades K-8 as well as directed the elementary band program in collaboration with UD music education students. In 2004 she joined the faculty at CJ where she was responsible for the elementary band program at five local grade schools. After completing her master's degree at UD in 2008, Debi became the high school band and choir director at CJ one year later.

Debi and her husband Mike, a manufacturing team leader at Alkermes, have been married for 10 years. They have two future Eagles, Lexie (age 6) and Michael (age 3). In her spare time, Debi enjoys running. Few know that Debi has a twin sister named Dyane.