CJ Parent Weekly

April 18, 2013 - Celebrating National Environmental Education Week

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Greetings!

Chaminade Julienne is partnering with the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company (DCDC) to put a little more spring into the the traditional whole school Spring Speaker presentation.

On Friday, May 3, performers from DCDC will present "Step Up: Dancing our way to inclusion," a lecture demonstration that is part of the organization's lineup of educational outreach programs. School will be on a P.M. assembly schedule that day.

Lecture demonstrations are narrated, theme-based performances featuring audience engagement through participation and a question and answer segment. The 45-minute presentation will use dance as a way to educate our students about diversity, cultural awareness, and inclusion in relation to issues including racism, sexism, bullying and more. Performances incorporate music, modern dance, poetry and the spoken word to illustrate lessons on the dangers of stereotyping and the importance of acceptance.

The DCDC performance will begin at 2 p.m. in the CJ auditorium for all students. If you have questions, or would like to attend this presentation with your child, please don't hesitate to contact me at 461-3740 x206.

Sincerely,

Jason Unger, Assistant Principal | email

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EAGLE PRIDE

Nine students have been recognized for their performance on the National Latin Exam, including a senior who received the gold medal for his perfect score. Continue >

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COMMUNITY UPDATE

NEW this week:

Eagle Ambassadors celebrated Earth Day and National Environmental Education week with 220 7th graders and their science teachers from six area elementary schools on April 17. View story >

Fresh off radio and television appearances, members of Vega left Dayton at 5 a.m. this morning en route to the ICHSA National Championships in NYC! The group will perform tomorrow at 7 p.m. View story >

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DEPARTMENT NEWS

SENIOR PARENTS
Senior Picnic Rescheduled to May 30

The Senior Picnic has been rescheduled to Thursday, May 30 and will go from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at Delco Park in Kettering (directions). We are still in need of volunteers to be in charge of setting up, cleaning up, and organizing and collecting all food and drink donations for this event. 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 or make a donation.
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Correction to Graduation Letters Mailed Home
Senior graduation letters containing important information, dates to remember and order forms were mailed home last week (download/view pdf version). Please note that graduation rehearsal will be held Friday, May 31 at 10 a.m. at the Schuster Center (not Wednesday).
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STUDENTS

AfterProm Details Announced
Thanks to the swift work of a special Co-Educators committee, CJ will host an AfterProm event here on campus in the main building from 11:15 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. immediately following Prom on Saturday, April 20. All students who have purchased Prom tickets are welcomed to attend at no extra charge. Students must check in by midnight and enter through the cafeteria/gym doors. Volunteers and donations of snacks and beverages are welcomed. Contact or email Kelly Muhl, CJ parent and administrative assistant, at 461-3740 x243 with questions.

John Marshall, Principal | email
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"Last Call" to Order 2013 Yearbooks

Next Friday, April 26, is the last day to order this year's yearbook. Visit www.jostens.com to submit an order online or return a completed order form to Greg Mueller, English teacher and yearbook moderator, in room 164.
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CJ Girls in STEMM Club Meetings
All CJ female students are invited to the Girls in STEMM Club meetings Thursday and Friday, April 18-19 from 3 to 4 p.m. Come to room 104 and bring ideas to design and construct a recycled sculpture for the Montgomery County Recycled Sculpture Contest.

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator | email
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GUIDANCE

Counselor Nicole Will on Maternity Leave
Nicole Will, guidance counselor for students with last names He-Q, will be out of school on maternity leave for the remainder of this school year. During her absence, Anna Duckro, guidance intern, as well as the other counselors will be meeting with students assigned to Mrs. Will. If you have questions about this change, please contact or email Kelly Muhl, administrative assistant, at 461-3740 x243.

Charlene Wheeler, Guidance | email
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ATHLETICS

Mandatory Women's Basketball Meeting April 23
There will be a mandatory, after school meeting on Tuesday, April 23 in room 104 for all girls interested in playing basketball next year. Please email head coach Mandy Myers with questions.

Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email

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CALENDAR

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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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). 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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Female Athlete Breakfast - RSVP

Friday, April 26 | 7:30 a.m. | Cafeteria

The CJ athletic office will host a female athlete breakfast on Friday, April 26. Since this is our only breakfast for the 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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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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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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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.

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 Caitlin Cronin Bennett 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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CJ STEMM Idol Speaker

Tuesday, April 30 | Library

Guest Don Bretl, a mechanical engineer with Procter & Gamble, will speak with CJ students during all homeroom periods about the research, development and production of his company's Pur water filtration packets. As part of P&G's Children's Safe Drinking Water program -- which has garnered the support of the Sisters of Notre Dame and the CJ Senior Justice Project -- packets are being distributed to people in need across the world.

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator | email
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Block Wednesday

Wednesday, May 1

School starts at 9:37 a.m.

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Sr. Stang Symposium

Thursday, May 2 | 6:30 p.m. | Auditorium

The CJ community is invited to attend this annual global issues and social justice symposium, named in honor of Julienne graduate and martyr Sr. Dorothy Stang, SNDdeN, '49. The focus of this year's event surrounds the newly implemented Senior Capstone Project, a cross-curricular initiative being piloted by the CJ English and religion departments.

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Service Awards

Wednesday, May 8

The annual Service Awards Assembly is an event which honors individuals in our community who have offered their time and talents to a community and a world that is in desperate need of it. Students who participate in 25 recorded hours or more of service receive recognition at the awards ceremony. School starts at 8 a.m.

Kelli Kinnear, Ministry & Service | email

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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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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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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. Anthony Wine Tasting

Friday, May 3 | 6 to 9 p.m. | Dayton Racquet Club

St. Anthony Parish will host its inaugural Water to Wine event at the Dayton Racquet Club (directions). Two tasting options (The Premier Tasting for $100 or the Anniversary Tasting for $65) are available. Enjoy premium wines, delicious hors d'oeuvres, and a silent auction. Dan Edwards of WDTN will serve as Master of Ceremonies. Special guests will be Retired Major General Ed Mechenbier, a war hero and author, and his wife Jerri (Klein), a St. Anthony graduate. For information, visit the Water to Wine registration page or contact Angie McGraw in the parish office at 253-9132 x411.

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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

"Learn to say always how good God is when things go right with you and when things go wrong."

"We Marianists always prefer to open new places. "

~ Bro. Jim Brown, SM

CJ Summer Camps

Have You Registered Yet?
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

4/19 - Costs $1

4/20 - 8 to 11 p.m.

4/24 - 8 a.m. start

4/26

4/26 - 4/28

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