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Greetings!
A tentative listing of dates for the 2013-14 school year is now available. For your planning purposes, we will open next school year during the third full week in August.
Opening Week:
Monday, Aug. 19 - Faculty/staff retreat
Tuesday, Aug. 20 - In-service, building is open
Wednesday, Aug. 21 - First day for new students
Thursday, Aug. 22 - First day for all students
Labor Day: Monday, Sept. 2
Thanksgiving Break: Wed., Nov. 27 - Fri., Nov. 29
Christmas Break: Mon., Dec. 23, 2013 - Fri., Jan. 3, 2014
Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, Jan. 20, 2014
Easter Break: Monday, April 14 - Friday, April 18, 2014
Memorial Day: Monday, May 26, 2014
Baccalaureate: Thursday, May 29, 2014 (7 p.m.)
Graduation: Monday, June 2, 2014 (7 p.m.)
Last day: Friday, June 6, 2014
We will continue to update this listing with other important dates in a live, printable Google Doc. As opening week approaches, look for the school and community Web calendars at cjeagles.org to be updated as well. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions.
God bless,
John Marshall, Principal | email
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COMMUNITY UPDATE
NEW this week:
- With the help and expertise of local science, technology, engineering, math and medicine (STEMM) professionals, 11 students were selected to advance from the 2013 CJ Science Fair. View story >
- On Tuesday, Chaminade Julienne remembered the eighth anniversary of the tragic passing of Sr. Dorothy Stang, SNDdeN '49, a missionary and martyr whose legacy is still alive at her alma mater. View story >
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 DEPARTMENT NEWS
STUDENTS
Honor Roll Students Recognized
The listing of CJ students who met Honor roll requirements during the second quarter has now been posted online at cjeagles.org.
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Interim Grade Reports Posted in NetClassroom Feb. 15
Interim grade reports will be posted in NetClassroom this Friday, Feb. 15. (Interim reports were issued earlier in the quarter this year due to the shortened third quarter that resulted from an early Easter).
Access individual student assignment grades under the "SEM 2" marking column for the new semester. To find individual assignment grades for a class, log in to NetClassroom, choose the "Grades" drop-down menu, and then choose "Averages." Find the class and click on the icon under the "SEM 2" column ( view diagram). Steve Fuchs, Director of the Academic Office | email. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Computer Topics Graduation Requirement
All students are required to take the Computer Topics class before graduating from CJ. However, during a student's freshman year, he or she can choose to test out of the class by passing a computer skills tests. Freshmen received information about this in homeroom on Feb. 11. This same information, along with training and testing dates, is available on the Business & Technology page at cjeagles.org.
Steve Fuchs, Director of the Academic Office | email
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PARENTS
Parent Night at the Spring Phonathon March 5
The spring Phonathon will host a "parents only" night on Tuesday, March 5 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. During this fun night, parents will be calling other parents to ask for their support of the Annual Fund. Training will be provided, so no experience is needed!
As you know, the Annual Fund accounts for the difference between the cost of tuition the actual cost to educate each student, and its role is vital for CJ to continue to offer an excellent Catholic education. We are blessed with the level of support from all members of the CJ community, and the development office is focused on making participation by parents even greater. Currently, about 30 percent of our families give to the Annual Fund in some way. We hope to increase that amount to 50 percent, but need your help at the Phonathon in order to reach all CJ families.
If you are able to volunteer, please contact the development office at 461-3740 x201. If you can't volunteer March 5, you are welcome to sign up during any Phonathon night between Feb. 25 and March 14 (some parents choose to make calls with their child). Thank you in advance for giving of your time!
Caitlin Cronin Bennett, Alumni Relations Coordinator | email
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GUIDANCE Course Selection Beginning Counselors began meeting with freshmen this week to select courses for next school year. All students need to have the blue worksheets (that were included in registration packets) completed for their counselor to review. Special course applications are due by Thursday, Feb. 14 and registration packets are due Monday, March 4. The 2013-14 CJ Course Catalog is now available online at cjeagles.org. Charlene Wheeler, Guidance | email. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Method Test Prep for Students and Parents
Free method test prep webinars for students (covering strategies for taking the SAT) and for parents (covering techniques for your child to score well on the SAT and ACT) are available online through methodtestprep.com. Visit their Web site to register for upcoming sessions or to watch a recorded version. Charlene Wheeler, Guidance | email. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
College Admissions Panel Q&A for Parents March 4 On Monday, March 4 at 7 p.m., college admissions counselors from Ohio State University, the University of Kentucky, the University of Cincinnati, the University of Dayton and Case Western Reserve University will discuss an array of topics about the college application and admissions process in a question-and-answer format. The event is designed for parents of freshmen, sophomores and juniors and will be held in the Oakwood High School auditorium (directions). We are grateful for these universities sharing their guidance with our families and to the people at Oakwood for sponsoring the event. Charlene Wheeler, Guidance | email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spring College Bus Tours
WelcometoCollege.com is offering bus tours of area colleges for high school students and parents this spring. The following tours depart from Dayton:
- Feb. 26: Denison and OSU - $75
- Feb. 28: Bowlling Green and Defiance - $75
- March 7: Xavier and UC - $75
- April 2: Transylvania and UK - $75
- April 22: Ohio University - $55
Visit their Web site to register or find more information. Juniors are reminded that up to three college visits can be considered excused absences. To take advantage of this opportunity, students must complete and submit a College Visitation Form one week prior to the trip and return with confirmation from the colleges visited.
Charlene Wheeler, Guidance | email
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ATHLETICS
Upcoming Games and Contests
Men's Basketball Fri., Feb. 15 at Elder (directions); 4:30, 6 & 7:30 pm Final regular season game Tue., Feb. 19 vs. Eaton at Trent Arena (directions); 7:30 1st round tourney game Women's Basketball Sat., Feb. 16 vs. Ponitz at Springboro (directions); 3 pm 1st round tourney game; tickets now available at CJ
Men's Bowling
Fri., Feb. 15 at Sectionals (directions); 8 am
Swimming & Diving Sat., Feb. 16 Women's districts at Miami; 10:45 am
Wrestling Feb. 15-16 at Sectionals ( directions); 5 pm Fri., noon Sat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring Sports Seasons Begins Feb. 25
Spring sports practice officially begins on Monday, Feb. 25. In order to participate, students must have a completed OHSAA physical form on file at CJ. To determine if a physical is current, students should please stop by the athletic office. Beginning Feb. 25:
- Baseball will meet weekdays from 3:15 to 4:45 p.m., and on Saturday mornings from 10 to noon, through the start of scrimmages.
- Softball will meet weekdays from 6:15 to 7:45 p.m., and on Saturdays from noon to 2 p.m. On Monday, March 4, softball will be held weekdays from 4:45 to 6:15 p.m., and Saturdays from noon to 2, through the start of scrimmages.
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CALENDAR
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
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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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Presidents' 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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Block Wednesday,Wednesday, February 20
School starts at 9:37 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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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Ministry & Service Scholarship Applications Deadline
Thursday, February 21
Applications for the George Early Service Scholarship (for sophomores) and the Sr. Ruth Ann Bange Service Award (for juniors) were distributed to all eligible students. 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.
Kelli Kinnear, Ministry & Service | email
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Out of Uniform Day
Friday, February 22
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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Freshman Retreat
Friday, February 22
This required retreat for all freshmen is held on campus at CJ. Parents have should received a letter in the mail with more details.
Kelli Kinnear, Ministry & Service | email
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France Trip Meeting
Friday, February 22 | 5:30 p.m. | Library
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 this informational meeting 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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CJ STEMM Idol Speaker Series
Tuesday, February 26 | Room 126 Featuring guest presenter Dr. Michael "Mickey" McCabe, executive director at the University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI). During homeroom periods, CJ students are invited to learn about the great and varied work that more than 400 STEMM professionals do at UDRI, aided by more than 250 UD undergraduate and graduate students. Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator | email. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2013-14 Registration Packets Due Monday, March 4 Current freshmen, sophomores and juniors received registration packets for the 2013-14 school year on Feb. 4. 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.
Steve Fuchs, Director of the Academic Office | email
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REMINDERS
Last Chance to Take the CJ Performing Arts Survey
This week is your last chance to complete the CJ Performing Arts survey. The department is asking community members to provide feedback by taking a moment to answer a few questions. Responses will remain anonymous and be used to help us improve our program, so please be honest and thoughtful in your answers. Thanks for your help!
Debi Schutt, Performing Arts Department Chair | email
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Last Day for Ministry & Service Applications
Today, Feb. 14, is the deadline to submit applications for the following opportunities through ministry and service:
- 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).
Kelli Kinnear, Ministry & Service | email
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Yearbook Order Forms Mailed Home
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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.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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
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. 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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Fish Fry - 21 and up
Corpus Christi/Our Lady of Mercy/Queen of Martyrs
Sat, March 2 | 6 to 11:00 p.m. | Corpus Christi Rec
The famous Corpus Christi Fryers will be serving fried fish, fries, sausage, and cold beverages at the Corpus Christi Rec Center (directions). There will also be games of chance and raffles all night long. Tickets cost $12 in advance or $15 at the door. To purchase tickets, contact Ann Szabo at 461-3740 x232 or Angela Mason at 461-3740 x216.
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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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