CJ Parent Weekly

April 11, 2013

Department News | Calendar | Reminders | Community Bulletin | Connect

Greetings!

The Ohio Department of Transportation recently announced nightly closures of US 35. These closures will block the section of highway that intersects with I-75 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. each day beginning this Monday, April 15 and ending June 1.

Motorists are being advised to use the special U-turn detour lane at the southbound Edwin C. Moses Boulevard exit in order to head northbound on I-75, where access to US 35 east and west will be available. Arrow boards and signs will be in place prior to the work zone to alert motorists of the upcoming closure.

This construction, which is part of the city's I-75 Modernization Plan, may affect your commute to and from Chaminade Julienne; please plan accordingly.

The Ohio Department of Transportation and Downtown Dayton Partnership are providing updates on the I-75 Modernization construction at www.I75commuting.com and via an info hotline at (937) 425-8475.

Sincerely,

CJ Communications Department

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EAGLE PRIDE

Many Eagles have been making clip-worthy headlines this month. Follow along at cjeagles.org/Eagle-Pride!

TWITTER: Use the hashtag #CJEaglePride to tweet what makes you proud to be part of the CJ community!

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COMMUNITY UPDATE

NEW this week:

City of Dayton Mayor Gary Leitzell just proclaimed April 2013 as Five Rivers MetroParks Month. Encourage your son or daughter to attend Tuesday's STEMM Idol Speaker presentation to learn about opportunities at Wegerzyn Gardens. View story >

About a dozen CJ community members participated in a local reforestation service project in late March at Carriage Hill MetroPark to honor the memory of Sr. Dorothy Stang, SNDdeN, '49. View story >

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DEPARTMENT NEWS

PARENTS
AfterProm is On; More Details to be Announced

CJ will host an AfterProm event to follow Prom on Saturday, April 20. A small committee of CJ parents is meeting this evening to confirm times, a location and other important details. Parents of juniors and seniors can expect to receive an email with complete details as soon as more information becomes available. Thank you for your patience.

John Marshall, Principal | email
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STUDENTS
News from Student Body President Clare Geraghty '13

Spring break and warm weather led us into a busy April! Prom next Saturday is quickly approaching, as proven by the new hallway displays and online pictures. Upperclassmen girls are also planning and practicing for the annual Powder Puff Football Tournament on Wednesday, April 24. And construction continues in the building, but many students are already very used to crowded hallways.

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Vega to Appear on Living Dayton this Monday
Set your DVR! Vega will make an appearance this Monday, April 15 on WDTN's midday program Living Dayton, which starts at noon. Next week, the group departs for New York City to compete in the ICHSA national finals on April 19!

Joe Whatley, Director of Choirs | email
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GUIDANCE

College Planning Meeting for Juniors and Parents
Any junior or parent of a junior who has not already met with Mrs. Wheeler this spring should plan to attend this College Planning Meeting on Wednesday, April 17 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the library. If you have questions or are unsure whether you and your son or daughter need to attend, please contact the guidance office at 461-3740 x218.

Charlene Wheeler, Guidance | email

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ATHLETICS

Female Athlete Breakfast April 26 - RSVP
The CJ athletic office will host a female athlete breakfast on Friday, April 26. Since this is our only breakfast for this school year, all female athletes are invited to attend. Due to the larger number of athletes expected, we ask that attendees please RSVP by Tuesday, April 23.

Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email

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CALENDAR

Kairos Retreat #3

Return Friday, April 12

Another group of seniors is out on Kairos and will return this Friday. Please remember the students, leaders and chaperones in your prayers this week.

Kelli Kinnear, Ministry & Service | email

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CJ PoPS Meeting

Thursday, April 11 | 7 p.m. | Room 100

Volunteer to sell tickets and concessions at the Spring Musical (April 26-28), or assist in planning for the Picnic with the Pops (May 16). Contact parent Laura Meixner, CJ PoPS president, at pops@cjeagles.org for more details.

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Spring Open House - Invite Someone You Know!

Sunday, April 14 | 2 to 4 p.m.

Families and students in grades K-7 are invited to experience the CJ community at our spring "Try-It" Open House. Parents will have the opportunity to learn more about the Catholic, faith-based educational experience available at CJ while kids take part in fun activities. All families in attendance will have the unique chance to take tours of the CJ STEMM Center construction zone! Register online and you'll be automatically entered in a special prize drawing to win a free CJ Eagles Summer Camp! More details >

Brett Chmiel, Director of Admissions | email
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National Honor Society Induction Ceremony

Monday, April 15 | 6:30 p.m. | Emmanuel Church

All are invited to attend as we induct the newest members of the CJ National Honor Society with a special Mass and ceremony at Emmanuel.
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CJ STEMM Idol Speaker

Tuesday, April 16 | Library

Guests Bob Butts and Elyse Dean from Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark will be speaking during homeroom periods about volunteer opportunities through the organization's Garden Experience Mentor (GEM) program! All students are invited to attend. Learn more >

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator | email
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Block Wednesday

Wednesday, April 17

School starts at 9:37 a.m.
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Out of Uniform Day

Friday, April 19

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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TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE

Prom - Once Upon a Time

Saturday, April 20 | 8 to 11 p.m. | Kroc Center

Prom for juniors and seniors (freshmen are not permitted; sophomores can attend by invitation only) will be held at the Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center (directions). Tickets will be sold for $20 each (or $40 for a couple) during junior and senior lunch periods on April 8, 9, 12 and 15 only. All School Dance Guidelines apply, including the new Guest Policy. Attendees must be dressed appropriately in line with CJ's Dance Dress Code guidelines.

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School Liturgy

Wednesday, April 24

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.
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Spirit Day

Friday, April 26

Students 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. School starts at 8 a.m. and will be on Rally schedule.

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Parent Volunteer Opportunity

Alumnae Mother/Daughter Senior Brunch
Saturday, April 27 | 10 a.m. | Cafeteria

The tradition of the Mother/Daughter Brunch goes back to the days of Notre Dame Academy and we hope senior girls and their mothers will join us this year. The brunch is a chance to share in this tradition and celebrate our seniors as they go out into the world. We will share memories over a catered brunch and enjoy alumnae guest speakers. Seniors should have received an invitation in the mail. Please return the RSVP by Friday, April 19 to the development office.

Volunteers are needed for set up and serving the morning of the brunch. Any parents of current juniors interested in helping should please email or contact at (937) 461-3740 x201. We are also looking for junior girls to help serve as a gift to the senior girls.
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Spring Musical - Once Upon a Mattress

April 26-28 | 7:30 & 3 p.m. | Auditorium

Songs, romance and comedy bring this zany royal courtship to life in CJ's auditorium. This Rogers & Hammerstein production is a wild and melodic take on the fairy tale classic: "The Princess and The Pea." Was it actually the pea that caused the princess sleepless nights? Join us for this musical adventure to learn if everyone lives "happily ever after." View cast list >

Showtimes:

FRI, April 26; 7:30 pm (doors open at 7 pm)

SAT, April 27; 7:30 pm (doors open at 7 pm)

SUN, April 28; 3 pm (doors open at 2:30 pm)

Tickets:

Adults: $10

Students: $8

K-8: $5

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SAVE THE DATE

CJ Picnic with the Pops - RSVP/Register Online!

Thursday, May 16 | 6 p.m.

Join us for the Picnic with the Pops this spring community event for dinner and a free concert. The optional dinner begins at 6 p.m. followed by the CJ Performing Arts department concert at 7 p.m. Guests can choose to dine by:

pre-ordering a boxed meal,
bringing a meal, or
purchasing meals from an on-site food truck.

No matter your dinner choice, there will be table seating for all patrons who RSVP before Friday, May 10. Guests are invited to RSVP and/or order dinner online today!

Those who cannot join us for dinner are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets; lawn seating will be available. If you have questions, please contact the PoPS at pops@cjeagles.org.

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REMINDERS

Important Dates for the Class of 2013

A listing of important dates for members of the class of 2013 has now been posted online at cjeagles.org. Please keep these dates in mind as we approach graduation this May. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Physicals and Athletic Information for 2013-14
Currrent CJ students and incoming freshmen can receive athletic physicals for just $15 on Saturday, June 1 from 8 a.m. to noon at Good Samaritan North (directions), or on Monday, June 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Good Samaritan's Huber Heights Center (directions). Physicals will be good for the entire 2013-14 school year and all proceeds go to fund imPACT Testing for CJ student-athletes. Remember to take with you a completed OHSAA Pre-Participation Evaluation Form.

Many fall team sports for current students and incoming freshmen begin training in April and May. Please reference the listing of Important Dates and Activities for more details. Cheerleading, Dance Team, football, men's golf and spring tennis (7th grade) all start soon!

Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email
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ACT-SAT Prep Essentials Course
The Learning Enrichment & Assistance Program (LEAP) is hosting its next ACT-SAT Prep Essentials Course beginning Tuesday, April 16 at Fairmont High School. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 3:15 to 5:15 p.m. through May 14, with a practice test on May 7. The cost is $175 and online registration is now available, but space is limited. For more details, download this flyer or stop in the guidance office.

Charlene Wheeler, Guidance | email
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Help Plan the Senior Picnic this May

Parents of seniors are invited to help plan the Senior Picnic on Wednesday, May 29. Volunteers will be in charge of setting up, cleaning up, and organizing and collecting all food and drink donations for this event. The picnic is held at Kettering's Delco Park (directions) immediately following the students' last exam. We could not make the Senior Picnic possible without help from you, so thank you in advance! Contact or email Angela Ruffolo if you'd like to volunteer.
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Juniors Can Earn College Credit at UD this Summer!

The University of Dayton will once again offer the Summer Advancement Program to current juniors (class of 2014 only). Through this program, students can get a feel for college-level courses, as taught by UD professors, while working to earn credits that are transferable to any college or university. Most classes run from June 23 to Aug. 3 and admission is competitive, so applicants are recommended to have an unweighted GPA of 3.0. Applications are available in the guidance office and can also be found online here at udayton.edu. There is no tuition cost for courses, but a counselor's recommendation is required and applications must be received at UD by May 1.

Charlene Wheeler, Guidance | email
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Method Test Prep in March 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 this month through methodtestprep.com. Visit their site to register for upcoming sessions or to watch a recorded version.

Charlene Wheeler, Guidance | email
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Final Spring College Bus Tour to Ohio University

WelcometoCollege.com is offering its final spring bus tour for high school students and parents on Monday, April 22. The Ohio University tour departs from Dayton and costs $55 to attend. Visit their 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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COMMUNITY BULLETIN

St. Paul, St. Rita, Precious Blood, Emmanuel, Holy Trinity and St. Joe's Youth Ministry Group

Meets Wednesdays | 7 to 9 p.m. | St. Rita

This tri-parish youth ministry group is open to all 7th thru 12th graders looking for fun times, good food and fellowship. Meetings are every Wednesday night at St. Rita Catholic Church (directions). Explore and strengthen your faith with other teens through games, prayer, praise, teachings, and snacks each week. With questions, call or email Lizzie Ater at youthgroup@stpaulenglewood.org or (937) 361-8995.

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Founders' Thoughts

"What a treasure of love is my God to have put up with my imperfections; that must only increase confidence in His goodness."

""All the members of the Marianist Family are missionaries, insofar as each one contributes in some way to the permanent mission of the Family as a whole. "

~ Quentin Hakenewerth, SM

CJ Summer Camps

New STEMM, Theater & Lacrosse Camp Offerings
Choose from more than 20 different athletic and academic offerings for students entering grades 1-9 this June and July. Online camp registration is now available! Details >

Fast Five

Spring Open House

4/14 - 2 to 4 p.m.

NHS Induction Ceremony

4/15 - 6:30 p.m.

CJ STEMM Idol Speaker

4/16 - During homeroom

Block Wednesday

4/17 - 9:37 a.m. start

Out of Uniform Day

4/19 - Costs $1

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Featured Faculty & Staff Member

Mick Mominee

Mick Mominee is in his 14th year teaching religion at Chaminade Juilenne. In his time at CJ he has coached cross country and track, moderated the L.I.F.E. program, attended retreats, led domestic and international mission trips, and helped revise the religion department curriculum. Mick currently teaches courses in morality and social justice.

Mick grew up on a farm in Curtice, Ohio and attended Clay High School. He then studied psychology and sociology at Kenyon College where he also ran cross country and track. Mick earned his master's in Theological Studies from the University of Dayton and entered the UD Lalanne Program, where he lived in community and was placed at CJ to teach religion. Mick has remained at CJ because he is committed to urban Catholic education. Mick recently earned his doctorate in Urban Educational Leadership from the University of Cincinnati where his studies focused on improving education for marginalized populations.

Mick is married to Nicole LaSelle '96 and they live in Patterson Park. Mick enjoys traveling, watching movies, taking walks, and listening to NPR. He also teaches Spinning at his local gym, races for Team Dayton Cycling, and puts on triathlon and duathlon races with Zoom Multisport Racing.

Visit Mick's page at cjeagles.org to learn more!

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