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Greetings!
It was quite a thrill yesterday morning to be surrounded by so many members of our school community for the announcement of the new CJ STEMM Center. Thanks to everyone who, either in person or in spirit, joined us in celebrating this momentous occasion at Chaminade Julienne.
While exciting, the construction is expected to create the need for some minor operational tweaks and changes. As such, we will be closing one of the Franklin Street entrances/exits (known as Exit 4) starting Friday, Jan. 11. This access point will become a construction entrance and will be closed to all other traffic. However, the remaining access doors along Franklin Street (Exits 5 and 6) will stay open for student drop-off and pick-up purposes. On Monday, Jan. 14th, we will begin the process of closing certain stairwells and hallways within the building. All safety procedures, including fire drill exit routes, are being updated to reflect these changes, and faculty will review the new procedures with students next week.
I plan to share more news in future issues of the CJ Parent Weekly, at our monthly Eagle Parent meeting and instantly via my new blog -- The Eagles' Nest -- as adjustments like these are made throughout the course of the second semester. Visit the blog at www.cjeagles.org/principals-blog and please do not hesitate to join in the conversation with any comments, questions or concerns you may have.
God bless,
John Marshall, Principal | email
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 EAGLE PRIDE Sharing the recent successes of our current students, alumni, faculty and staff with members of the CJ community. More >
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COMMUNITY UPDATE
NEW this week:
- On Monday, CJ proudly announced its plans for the construction of a new, multi-million dollar CJ STEMM Center. The renovation project that will transform much of the current second-floor classrooms, laboratories and hallways is expected to be completed in time for the start of the 2013-14 school year. View story >
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 DEPARTMENT NEWS
STUDENTS
School Closed Friday, Feb. 15 - HHAW Reward
Friday, Feb. 15, will be a day off for CJ students, faculty and staff and the building will be closed as a reward for meeting the donation goals set by the office of ministry and service during Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week (HHAW). However, in the event that CJ needs to use a majority of its allotted snow days prior to this date, this day may be reinstated as a regular school day.
John Marshall, Principal | email
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Update from Student Body President Clare Geraghty '13
Hello all! As winter break ends and school picks back up, I'm sure everyone has been reminded of our busy schedules! Basketball season is now in full throttle as the gym is full of Eagles fans on many Tuesday and Friday nights! There are many things to look forward to as spring sports begin training, students pack up and March for Life in Washington DC, donate blood (if older than 16) in our annual drive, and attend the Parent Dances the first weekend of February! Catholic Schools week is also the last week of January, which always allows us to especially appreciate Chaminade Julienne. The second quarter is close to ending, so as freshman finish up the first 1/8th of their high school career, my fellow senior classmates and I enter the last 1/8th of our time here at CJ.
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First Ski Club Trip is This Friday, Jan. 11
The first CJ Ski Club trip to Perfect North Slopes is this Friday, Jan. 11. The bus will leave CJ at 3:30 p.m. and return around midnight or 12:30 a.m. Students are asked to remind parents to please arrive at school promptly for pick-up after the trip (participants will call home as we near the Franklin Street exit). To ride the bus, all students must have a parent permission slip on file. Please contact or email Beth Marshall, teacher and Ski Club moderator, with questions and permission form requests.
Please note: The trip that was originally scheduled for Jan. 25 has been canceled and rescheduled for Jan. 18.
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No 'Out of Uniform Day' on Tuesday, Jan. 22 Although at one point it was announced as such, Tuesday, Jan. 22, is not an Out of Uniform Day for CJ students. If you have questions or concerns, please email or contact Jason Unger, assistant principal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . CJ Community Blood Drive is Tuesday, Jan. 29 The annual CJ Blood Drive, sponsored by Student Council and the Community Blood Center, is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 29, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the gym. Please consider supporting this event by making a donation of blood, money or food for the canteen. Baked goods, desserts, non-diet juice and drinks, pizzas, sub sandwiches, and other items are appreciated. The drive is open to all members of the CJ Community, so do not hesitate to stop in and donate blood or simply spread the word. This year we are having a fun "Battle of the Sexes" competition and we'll be giving away prizes. If you have any questions or would like to donate, please email Angela Ruffolo, teacher and Student Council moderator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Still Not Too Late to Place Graduation Orders If you still need to order your cap, gown and graduation package, place your order online at: www.oh2grad.com. Note that quantities and sizing are limited, and orders will be filled in the order they are received. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Senior Picture Deadline Approaching
The deadline for all seniors to submit their formal yearbook picture for the yearbook is Friday, Feb. 1. Please make sure either your photographer sends a copy of the picture into CJ or you drop off a copy to Greg Mueller, teacher and Yearbook moderator, in room 164. All pictures taken at Easterling Studios will automatically be sent to CJ.
This year, the yearbook staff would also like to collect one baby picture from each senior. Students may bring in a digital copy or a printed photo to in room 164 by Friday, Feb. 1. All baby pictures will be returned sometime in March.
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Reserve a 2012-13 Yearbook Today!
Order a copy of this year's CJ yearbook ($60) online at www.jostensyearbooks.com, or by completing and returning a CJ yearbook order form to Greg Mueller, teacher and Yearbook moderator, in room 164. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MINISTRY & SERVICE
Two Retreat Application Forms Being Accepted
The application deadline for the Urban Plunge Retreat (Feb. 1-3) has been extended through this week. Sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in attending can find more details and app forms online or in the office of ministry and service.
Applications are also now available for any junior who would like to lead Freshman Retreat (Feb. 22). Interested juniors should pick up an app form in the office of ministry and service and return it by Tuesday, Jan. 15.
Kelli Kinnear, Ministry & Service | email
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GUIDANCESenior Transcript and Scholarship Information
Updated transcripts will be uploaded to include semester grades and an updated GPA at the end of January. Once updated, transcripts will be used to submit seniors' mid-year reports that are required for common apps as well as scholarship purposes. Any senior in need of mid-year reports should email or stop in to see Kelly Muhl, admin. assistant in the guidance office, as soon as possible.
Information regarding Dayton Montgomery County Scholarships and Dayton Foundation Scholarships is now available from the Class of 2013 page at cjeagles.org. To be eligible, seniors must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. In addition to checking the Guidance Web pages at cjeagles.org for more details, students should also expect to receive more information delivered to their email address.
Charlene Wheeler, Guidance | email
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ATHLETICSAll prospective spring sports athletes must have a current OHSAA pre-participation physical form on file in the athletic office before the first day of practice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Upcoming Games and Contests Men's Basketball
Fri., Jan. 11 at Carroll ( directions); 4:30, 6 & 7:30 pm 200 pre-sale tickets available at CJ until 4:30 pm Friday Tue., Jan. 15 at Thurgood ( directions) 4:30, 6 & 7:30 pm Women's Basketball
Sat., Jan. 12 home vs. Badin; 11, 12:30 & 2 pm Mon., Jan. 14 at Centerville ( directions); 4:30, 6, 7:30 pm Bowling
Fri., Jan. 11 at Greeneview (directions); 4 pm Sun., Jan. 13 at GCL/GGCL meet ( directions); 11 am Tue., Jan. 15 boys at Moeller/P.M. ( directions), 4 pm Swimming & Diving Sat., Jan. 12 vs. Fenwick / McNicholas ( directions) Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email
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CALENDAR
CJ PoPS Meeting - EAGLE PARENTS
Thursday, January 10 | 7 p.m. | Library
Due to Christmas break, the CJ Parents of Performing Arts group (PoPS) will meet the second Thursday of the month (instead of the first Thursday). The meeting has been relocated to the library. Contact Laura Meixner, club president, via email at pops@cjeagles.org with questions.
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Out of Uniform Day
Friday, January 11
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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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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CJ STEMM Idol Speaker Series
Tuesday, January 15 | During homeroom periods
Students are invited to learn about the field of architecture, and find out how to participate in the American Institute of Architects Art in Architecture High School Design Competition designed just for Dayton-area high school students, with guest speaker Alexandra Bohler, architect intern at LWC, Inc. during all homeroom periods in room 144.
Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator | 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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School Liturgy - UPDATED
Wednesday, January 16
School starts at 8 a.m. and will be on regular liturgy schedule. Mass starts at approximately at 9:15 a.m. (not 10 a.m. as announced in last week's newsletter) in Emmanuel Church, and parents are always welcomed to attend. Fr. Matt Robben, Chaplain | email. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No Block ScheduleThursday, January 17School starts at 8 a.m. and will be on a regular daily schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spirit DayFriday, January 18Students 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.
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REMINDERS
Viewing Grades in NetClassroom after Exams
Student exam grades will become available in NetClassoom as they are posted by teachers. It is important to note that the current grade for a student in a course is now a combination of the student's exam grade and first semester course work.
Access instructions (download pdf version with screenshot):
- Log in to NetClassroom
- Go to the menus at the top of the screen (green bar) and find the heading titled "[Student Name]'s grades"
- Click on "Averages" from the drop-down menu.
- To view exam grades, click on the icon under the "WINTER EX" column
- To view first semester work and grades, click on the icon under the "SEM 1" column
- To view current average (exam grade and first semester coursework combined), click on the icon under the "FALL AVG" column
Please note: A student's exam grade may not be available online until Tuesday, Jan. 22, when teachers are required to post first semester grades.
Steve Fuchs, Director of the Academic Office | email
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ACT/SAT Prep for CJ Students - SIGN UP IN GUIDANCE Through Sugarcreek Educational Concepts, LLC, and the Learning Enrichment & Assistance Program (LEAP), LLC, CJ is able to offer juniors two valuable ACT/SAT test prep opportunities. More details regarding each program are available on page 2 of Bulletin #12. Those who have questions or are interested in signing up should stop in the guidance office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Field Test Practice SAT Results Available Any sophomore or junior who took the field test practice SAT in the fall may now pick up his or her test results in the guidance office. Charlene Wheeler, Guidance | email
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Employment Opportunities at CJ
Chaminade Julienne is currently seeking a qualified candidates to fill the following positions: - Part-time staff accountant
- Full-time science teacher
- Full-time intervention specialist
For more details and how to apply, visit the Employment Opportunities page at cjeagles.org.
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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
Holy Angels Fish Fry
Friday, January 11 | 6 p.m. to midnight | Holy Angels
All adults are welcomed to attend the Booster Club Fish Fry in the Holy Angels cafeteria (directions) and Eldon Cotterman Activities Center. Tickets are $15 and include admission, food and drink. Carry-out is also available from 5:30 to 6 p.m. For more information, contat Ed Opferman at 426-0555.
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Life Resource Centre's Winter "Concert for Life"
Friday, January 18 | 8 p.m. | St. Christopher Church
Collin Raye, a five-time nominee for country music's Male Vocalist of the Year award, will perform at this Life Resource Centre fundraising event hosted at St. Christopher (directions). All tickets cost $32 and can be purchased online at www.itickets.com, charged-by-phone at 1-800-965-9324 or reserved at (937) 461-3625. Download a concert flyer for more details.
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Theology of the Body - Teen Weekend Retreat
January 18-20 | Presented by St. Albert Youth Ministry
Teens in grades 8-12 are invited to attend the "Born Identity" Theology of the Body weekend retreat, hosted by the St. Albert Youth Ministry (S.A.Y.M.) at the Spiritual Center of Maria Stein (directions). This retreat will be formative in the faith, but spiritually and emotionally uplifting. Download a retreat flyer for more information or contact Karen Fitzharris, S.A.Y.M. coordinator, with questions at 416-4385 this week.
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Founders' Thoughts
 "Would to heaven we had as much love for God as we have for ourselves."
 "Let us not be discouraged, for we can do everything with the help of the grace which will always be there if we are faithful."
~ Adèle de Batz de Trenquelléon
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Official CJ Spirit Store
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Stay warm in the new year with customizable CJ Eagles fleece headwear and outerwear. When you shop CJ's official Online Spirit Store, your order can be delivered directly to your home.
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Featured Facutly & Staff Member
Anna Duckro
 Anna, a grad student at Wright State University, is excited to join the team in the guidance office as an intern for the remainder this school year and for 2013-14. She will be in the office every Monday and Wednesday to work with students on addressing learning styles and study skills.
Anna grew up in Dayton where she attended Immaculate Conception and Carroll High School. Upon graduating in 2006, she attended Ohio University where she earned her bachelor's degree in Hearing, Speech and Language Sciences with a minor in Psychology.
After college, Anna decided to serve in an AmeriCorps program that focused on college readiness and basic adult education. The experience, she said, helped her grow in many ways both professionally and personally. Along with solidifying her interest in pursuing a career in education, the program also helped Anna understand how college readiness skills -- such as proper study skill techniques -- can greatly impact a student's success.
At Wright State, Anna is currently working to earn a master's degree in School Counseling. When not at CJ or WSU, she enjoys reading, running, yoga and spending time with friends and family. She feels truly blessed to have been given the opportunity to learn from and work with the students, faculty and staff at CJ!
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