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Greetings!
Hear your favorite poems performed live on the CJ stage Monday, Feb. 11 at the 6th annual school-wide Poetry Out Loud recitation contest.
Poetry Out Loud encourages high school students to learn about poetry through memorization and recitation. This free event starts at 7 p.m. in the auditorium and is open to the community. Winners chosen from English classroom competitions will showcase their talents for the chance to advance to the state and national competitions this spring.
Since 2008, two different school-wide winners have gone on to win state and represent CJ in Washington, D.C. Don't miss your chance to hear who may become our school's third state champ this Monday!
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 EAGLE PRIDE What do 279 pins, five Scholastic Art & Writing awardees, four singing competition contestants and one National Merit Finalist have in common? All are subjects of Eagle Pride entries detailing the week's successes. More >
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COMMUNITY UPDATE
NEW this week:
- All four CJ student athletes who inked commitments yesterday during National Signing Day hail from the same Catholic elementary school. View story >
- CJ students and parents spent Sunday serving folks at the St. Vincent de Paul Gettysburg Gateway Shelter. It's becoming a Super Bowl tradition. View story >
- Dayton Council on World Affairs (DCOWA) helped make two co-curricular experiences available this week and last for Honors World Cultures students and 40 members of JCOWA, a CJ club. View story >
- In case you missed it air last weekend, watch WHIO-TV's inspirational "Making a Difference" story on the CJ swim team in its entirety. View story >
CU January / February -- Read Full Issue
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 DEPARTMENT NEWS
STUDENTS
Update from Student Body President Clare Geraghty '13
After an odd January regarding the weather changes, February started off on a great foot with the parent dances! I know for a fact that Father/Daughter Dance was a big hit and I'm sure that the Mother/Son was just the same! And CJ's Blood Drive was also a huge success as we were able to save 222 lives! This month, there are three four-day weeks and one four-day weekend, so many students are looking forward to nice breaks. New construction has limited our hallway space and stairwells, so all students are having to deal with the congestion getting to class. Hallway traffic is typically very slow, but that does not mean that our school work will slow down whatsoever. Mr. Marshall and I have begun to brainstorm some ideas to decrease traffic in the hallways and at dismissal. Our annual Poetry Out Loud Competition is next Monday, Feb. 11, and Science Fair projects are being judged and graded tonight!
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France Trip Meeting Feb. 22
Any CJ student who has completed two years of French or will be enrolled in level two next school year is eligible to participate in this wonderful cultural experience. Attend the informational meeting on Friday, Feb. 22 at 5:30 p.m. in the library to learn more including pricing, dates, and enrollment procedures. If you have questions, please contact or email Michelle Mize, French teacher.
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UPDATE: Senior Capstone Project
The 12 students piloting the CJ Senior Capstone Project, which involves a variety of justice issues, have completed their annotated bibliographies and submitted project descriptions (read each project description). After school Tuesday, a few participants presented their progress to the CJ Academic Council. All participants will share their experiences and final projects this spring at the annual Stang Symposium the evening of Thursday, May 2. If you would like to know more, contact adult project leaders Molly Bardine (email), Sr. Nicole Trahan (email) or Kelli Kinnear (email).
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PARENTS Share Feedback with the CJ Performing Arts Dept.
To help gauge the experience of our students and parents involved with performing arts at CJ, we are asking community members to provide feedback by taking a few minutes to complete a short survey. Responses will remain anonymous and be used to help us improve our program, so please be honest and thoughtful in your answers. We appreciate hearing from you.
Debi Schutt, Performing Arts Department Chair | email
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Yearbook Order Forms Mailed Home Check your child's registration packet for a 2012-13 yearbook order form. Completed forms should be returned to Greg Mueller, English teacher and moderator, in room 164. Students can also order yearbooks online at www.jostensyearbooks.com.
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MINISTRY & SERVICE
2 Scholarships Applications Now Available
Applications for the George Early Service Scholarship (for sophomores) and the Sr. Ruth Ann Bange Service Award (for juniors) were distributed to eligible students this week. Sophomores must have completed 70 or more volunteer hours (over and above religion service requirements) by the end of this year's first semester. Juniors must have completed 120 or more hours (over and above requirements). Brief descriptions are available from the ministry and service pages at cjeagles.org. Applications are due back Feb. 21.
Kelli Kinnear, Ministry & Service | email
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Opportunities Through Ministry & Service
The following ministry and service clubs and retreats are now accepting applications until the Thursday, Feb. 14 deadline:
- Little Sibs (open to current sophomores and juniors).
- FLIGHT (open to current juniors -- interview required).
- April Kairos (open to juniors intent on leading a retreat during their senior year -- interview required).
In addition, all freshmen will participate in the Freshman Retreat on Friday, Feb. 22. Parents should receive a letter in the mail next week with more details.
Kelli Kinnear, Ministry & Service | email
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GUIDANCE College Financial Aid Seminar at Sinclair Feb. 10 Students and parents are invited to talk to financial aid professionals and receive free on-site FAFSA assistance this Sunday at Sinclair Community College's Dayton campus and Preble County Learning Center from 2 to 4 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.ohiocollegegoalsunday.org/. Charlene Wheeler, Guidance | email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CJ STEMM
Lead CJ STEMM Activities at Sinclair's TechFest
The CJ STEMM program is looking for enthusiastic, STEMM-loving students to help facilitate our school's TechFest exhibit and activities Saturday, Feb. 16 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and Sunday, Feb. 17 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.). TechFest is a STEMM Expo hosted at Sinclair Community College in the Ponitz Conference Center. Students can work one- or two-hour shifts and will earn service hours. To volunteer or for more details, email Meg Draeger, coordinator, or email Brett Chmiel, admissions director.
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ATHLETICS
Upcoming Games and Contests
Men's Basketball Sat., Feb. 9 vs. Carroll at Belmont (directions) Noon, 1:30, 3 pm; CJ Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Tue., Feb. 12 vs. N. College Hill at home; 4:30, 6, 7:30 pm Winter Sports Senior Parent Night Women's Basketball Fri., Feb. 8 vs. St. Ursula at home; 6 & 7:30 pm Make-up game rescheduled from Feb. 2 Sat., Feb. 16 vs. Ponitz at Springboro (directions); 3 pm 1st round tourney game; tickets now available at CJ
Swimming & Diving
Fri., Feb. 8 Men's tourney at Wash. Twp (directions); 5:30 Sat., Feb. 9 Women's tourney at Trotwood (directions); 3
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CALENDAR
CJ Science Fair - THIS EVENING
Thursday, February 7
Students will display and present their projects in various classrooms beginning after school around 3:30 p.m. Following presentations, there will be an awards ceremony in the auditorium. Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator | email
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Spring Musical Parents' Meeting
Thursday, February 7 | 6 p.m. | Music room At least one parent or guardian of students participating in the spring musical, Once Upon a Mattress, must attend this informational meeting. If you are unable to make the meeting, please email Joe Whatley, director of choirs. All parents are encouraged to stay for the PoPS (Parents of Performing Arts Students) meeting that follows immediately after at 7 p.m.
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Parents of Performing Arts Students (PoPS) Meeting
Thursday, February 7 | 7 p.m. | Room 100 Find out how you can get involved with the PoPS this school year by attending the February meeting. With questions, email Laura Meixner, PoPS president.
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Members of this year's CJ Athletic Hall of Fame class will be introduced at halftime of the men's basketball game against Carroll, which starts at 3 p.m. at Belmont High School (directions). Following the game, there will be a ceremony at CJ in honor of our newest members. Congratulations to our inductees: Andre Chattams '02 Megan Duffy '02 David Krebs '70 Ryan Sullivan '96 Eric Wills '91 Jim Brooks (coach) Please direct questions to Caitlin Cronin Bennett, alumni relations coordinator, at 461-3740 x201or via email. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Poetry Out Loud Contest - FREE COMMUNITY EVENT Monday, February 11 | 7 p.m. | Auditorium Classroom winners will recite poetry for a chance to advance to the state and national competitions. This event is free and open to the community. Participants should report at 6:15 p.m. More details > . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . School Liturgy - Ash Wednesday Wednesday, February 13 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Priority Course Selection Day - CLASS OF 2017 Thursday, February 14 | 4 p.m. We look forward to welcoming eighth grade families at Priority Course Selection Day for the CJ class of 2017. Brett Chmiel, Admissions Director | email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No School - HHAW Reward
Friday, February 15
CJ students, faculty and staff have been awarded a day off for meeting the goals of Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week (HHAW) in November. The building will be closed; 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President's Day - NO SCHOOLMonday, February 18
The building is closed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deadline for AP Test Fees Tuesday, February 19 Bulletins for parents and students regarding Advanced Placement tests were distributed in the AP classes in January. 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. 19.
Charlene Wheeler, Guidance | email
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Family Connection Night Wednesday, February 20 | 6:30 p.m. | Library All parents and students are invited to learn more about all of the options Family Connection provides for each grade level. The guidance office encourages everyone to learn how to use this software. During a student's senior year, all college applications will be processed through Family Connection. Parents of members of the Class of 2015 and 2016 should look for a letter with instructions and log-in codes in the mail. Join us to see all of the wonderful options available to your student. Charlene Wheeler, Guidance | email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mandatory Spain Trip Meeting
Thursday, February 21 | 6:30 p.m. | Library
All 2013 Spain trip participants must attend this informational meeting with at least one parent (please enter through the courtyard). Each participant will need:
- $95.50 cash for tipping tour directors, bus drivers and local guides.
- A color passport picture (if not already turned in).
- CJ liability release.
- Notarized copy of the rules agreement.
Cindy Budde, admin. assistant, will be available to notarize agreements in the Welcome Center until 3:30 p.m. on school days through Thursday, Feb. 14. If you have questions, please email Peg Regan, Spanish teacher.
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Winter Concert - FREE COMMUNITY EVENT
Tuesday, February 26 | 7 p.m. | AuditoriumThis free event is presented by the CJ Peforming Arts department. Elementary school students in grades 2-8 are invited to practice and perform with the CJ Hands in Harmony group. More details >
Debi Schutt, Performing Arts Department Chair | email
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REMINDERS
CJ Seeks Head Varsity Women's Volleyball Coach
Chaminade Julienne is seeking a head women's varsity volleyball coach for the 2013-14 season. To be considered, candidates should send a resume, cover letter and completed CJ Employment Application to Scott Pierce, athletic director, via email by Friday, Feb. 8.
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2013-14 Registration Packets
On Monday, Feb. 4 current freshmen, sophomores and juniors received registration packets for the 2013-14 school year. These important packets include registration forms, financial information and course selection information. Students were instructed to share these packets with parents, so please ask for them. The registration deadline for the 2013-14 school year is March 4.
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Senior Transcripts UpdatedAll transcripts and GPA's will be updated to include the seven first semester grades as of Friday, Feb. 1. Any transcripts sent out for either application or scholarship purposes will now include updated grades and cumulative GPA's. Charlene Wheeler, Guidance | email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . STEMM Enrichment Opportunities in February
Two exciting, STEMM-focused enrichment activities at Wright State University and the University of Dayton are coming up next month and registration deadlines are approaching fast. Encourage your son or daughter to explore the fields of healthcare and engineering at the following free events:
Monday, February 18 Path to Health Professions Day at WSU
Deadline to register is Feb. 11. More details >
Saturday, February 23
Explore Engineering at UD (soph., juniors & seniors) Deadline to register is Feb. 15. More details >
Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator | email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CJ Fish Fry March 16 - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
The Blue Green Club is currently preparing for the CJ Fish Fry on Saturday, March 16. It takes lots of support from volunteers to make this huge community event and silent auction possible. If you or someone you know would like to make a donation, please contact CJ parent Lenise Knight at (937) 321-8824 or bit0508@hotmail.com, or contact CJ parent Angie Shaw at (937) 572-2076 or mshaw001@woh.rr.com.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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COMMUNITY BULLETIN
St. Henry / Bishop Leibold Annual Fish Fry - 21 and up
Friday, Feb. 8 | 7 p.m. to midnight | St. Henry PAC
Guests 21 and over are invited to the St. Henry PAC (directions) for food, drink, Monte Carlo games, and a silent auction. Tickets are $12 in advance, or $15 at the door, and are good for admittance, three drink tickets and all-you-can-eat food. Carry-out meals will be available from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. for $10. For more details or to order tickets, visit www.bishopleiboldschool.com.
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St. Francis de Sales Church Open House & Concert
Saturday, Feb. 9 | 1 p.m. thru 5:30 p.m. | Lebanon
The newly built St. Francis de Sales Church in Lebanon (directions) will host an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. with a concert to follow. At 3 p.m., the University of Notre Dame Handbell Choir and Celebration Choir will present Sacred Music: A Celebration of the Year of Faith. This concert is open to the public. Choirs will sing at the 5:30 p.m. and there will be Mass on Saturday evening as well. Visit www.stfrancisdesales-lebanon.org/ for more information.
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Scrapbooking Crop
Saturday, Feb. 16 | 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Mother Brunner
The eighth grade class at Mother Brunner (directions) is sponsoring a Scrapbooking Crop in the school cafeteria to benefit their spring class trip to Washington, D.C. The cost to attend is $50 and includes lunch, dinner, beverages and raffles. Those interested should please contact or email Amy Grady at (937) 409-0174 or jacsgrady@aol.com .
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Holy Trinity Annual Fish Fry
Sat., Feb. 16 | 6:30 to 11 p.m. | Holy Trinity Chruch
Join Holy Trinity (directions) for an evening of food, fun and games as the parish kicks off the Lenten season with its annual Fish Fry. Fish will be served from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., with games running from 7 to 11:00 p.m. Tickets cost $12 in advance at the parish office, or $15 at the door, and include three beverage tickets. Carryout is available from 4 to 5:30 p.m. for $10 (adults) or $5 (children).
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Zopff Family Dodgeball Tournament
Sunday, Feb. 17 | 3 to 9 p.m. | St. Luke Gym
Friends of Peggy Zopff invite you to celebrate Peggy's life and help support the family at this dodgeball tournament hosted at St. Luke Parish (directions) for kids and adults of all ages. Players will be placed on teams as they arrive. Registration and waiver forms are required. For complete details, download/view the informational flyer, or contact Jeff Lencke at lencke33@gmail.com or Renee Targgart at rtarggart@gmail.com with questions.
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St. Anthony Annual Fish Fry - 21 and up
Fri., March 8 | 6 p.m. to midnight | St. Anthony Gym
Enjoy a delicious dinner, monte carlo games, raffles, music and a silent auction at the annual St. Anthony Fish Fry, held in the school gym (directions). Admission is $10 and includes fish, fries, coleslaw or spaghetti. Beverages are available for purchase. Must be at least 21 years old to attend. Carryout is available from 5 to 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the school or parish office. For information, contact the school at (937) 253-6251.
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Archdiocese of Cincinnati High School Youth Rally
Sat., March 9 | 1 to 9 p.m. | Fenwick High School
Join more than 1,000 friends for the biggest Catholic youth rally around! All Things New presented by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati will be held at Fenwick High School (directions) and feature musical guests plus a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Schnurr and Bishop Binzer. The cost to attend is $25 (includes a boxed dinner). For more details, visit www.catholiccincinnati.org/all-things-new/.
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Founders' Thoughts
 "Our path has been marked for us, let us walk along it bravely remembering that Jesus goes before us."
"The spirit of the Marianists is the spirit of Mary."
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Official CJ Spirit Store
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Now Available: Customizable men's and women's Dri-Fit Golf Polo by Nike. Order yours at CJ's official Online Spirit Store.
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Featured Faculty & Staff Member
Fr. Matt Robben
 Father Matthew (Matt) Robben is enjoying his year of firsts. On May 19, 2012, he was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, graduated with a Master of Divinity, was assigned to St Peter Parish in Huber Heights as "weekend help", and was assigned full-time as teacher and chaplain at CJ.
By the end of the school year, Fr. Matt will have taught a two-to-three week lesson in every religion class. He also helps plan and celebrate school liturgies. If that wasn't enough firsts, he has also put his college bowling experience to use as the assistant coach for the women's varsity bowling team.
Fr. Matt grew up in Harrison, Ohio on a large dairy farm, the second youngest of 14 alphabetically named children. He attended Catholic schools through grade 12 and later studied at the University of Cincinnati, where he bowled for the Bearcats and earned a degree in history with the intent of becoming a high school teacher. While studying for his Master of Education, Fr. Matt finally answered God's call to the priesthood; the call he has heard since he was five.
This summer, Fr. Matt intends to complete his thesis on the subject of "Loneliness and Priestly Formation: a Biblical Perspective" and receive his Master in Biblical Studies from the Athenaeum of Ohio Mt. St. Mary Seminary. In his free time, Fr. Matt enjoys bowling, golf, softball, watching movies, cooking, baking, sewing, reading a good book in the haymile of a tin roofed barn in the rain, and traveling.
Visit Fr. Matt's page at cjeagles.org to learn more.
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