|
Greetings!
We are pleased to announce that the office of Public Health has assigned nurse Michele Trainer as the permanent replacement for interim school nurse Mary Barnett in the CJ Health Clinic. Michele has been receiving on-site training this week and officially begins Friday.
Michele holds her bachelor's degree, master's degree and nursing certification from Wright State University. She brings more than 30 years of experience as an RN and has served as a school nurse since 1994. Michele and her husband Rich have three sons and are members of St. Mary Church in Franklin.
We thank Mary for her service and look forward to Michele joining the team of faculty and staff members here at CJ. If you get a chance to meet her, please join us in welcoming her to the Chaminade Julienne school community. Michele can be reached in the Health Clinic at mtrainer@cjeagles.org or 461-3740 x227.
Sincerely,
John Marshall, Principal | email
|
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 EAGLE PRIDE CJ students celebrated the 50th anniversary of Pope John XXIII's encyclical, Pacem in Terris (Peace on Earth), at an Archdiocese of Cincinnati event last week. Continue >. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
|
|
COMMUNITY UPDATE
NEW this week:
- THIS WEEKEND: Don't miss out on three chances to see CJ's spring musical, Once Upon A Mattress! Showing April 26 (7:30 p.m.), April 27 (7:30 p.m.) and April 28 (3 p.m.) in the auditorium. View story >
- CJ STEMM Idol Speaker Don Bretl of Procter & Gamble will present to students on Tuesday, April 30 about his company's efforts to help combat a global issue facing one billion people. View story >
- Discover what faculty members in the English department have been doing to enhance the educational experience and expand the classroom this half of the school year. View story >
- The Sister Dorothy Stang Symposium held Thursday, May 2 aims to shine a light on global issues and social justice. This event is open to the public and features work by students participating in the pilot Senior Capstone Project. View story >
[Top of Page]
|
 DEPARTMENT NEWS
SENIOR PARENTS
Complete Graduation Surveys in Family Connection
All seniors need to complete an online graduation survey as soon as possible. To access this survey, log in to Family Connection, then navigate to the "About Me" tab and click the graduation survey link on the left side of the page. The important information collected in this survey regarding college application results, scholarships awarded, college of choice, etc. is used by the guidance office to send final transcripts (no students will be required to pay a final transcript fee). Additionally, the guidance office requests that students bring in copies of financial aid documents or letters that include amounts of scholarship/grant money, regardless if your child plans to attend the awarding school. This information is also used to prepare materials for the Honors Awards assembly and graduation ceremony. If you have questions or concerns, please email or contact Kelly Muhl, administrative assistant, at 461-3740 x243.
Senior College T-shirt Day May 1
This Wednesday, May 1 all seniors will be permitted to wear a t-shirt or sweatshirt with the name of the college of their choice. All other School Uniform Guidelines apply on this day.
Jason Unger, Assistant Principal | email
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
STUDENTS
PowderPuff Football vs. Alter and Carroll May 5
The junior and senior girls of CJ will take on teams from Carroll and Alter in this year's "Touchdown for Tots" PowderPuff Football Tournament for charity. Games will be played at Alter High School (directions) on Sunday, May 5. The gate opens at noon and admission is $2, with all proceeds benefiting the Children's Medical Center of Dayton. If you would like to donate concessions items such as desserts and baked goods or bottled water and beverages, please email teacher Angela Ruffolo as soon as possible. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Student Council Positions for 2013-14
All current freshmen, sophomores or juniors interested in running for any Student Council position (including Class Officer, Student Ambassador or positions on the Social and Spirit Committees) next school year must attend a mandatory informational meeting this Monday, April 29 from 3:10 to 3:30 p.m. in room 149. If you have questions, please email Student Council moderator Angela Ruffolo.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GUIDANCE
Earn College Credit this Summer - Apply by May 1
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 Wednesday, May 1. Charlene Wheeler, Guidance | email
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Correction: Nicole Will's Maternity Leave
Last week it was incorrectly announced that Nicole Will, guidance counselor for students with last names He-Q, was out on maternity leave. Mrs. Will has not taken leave yet, and is expected to be available in the office through Friday, May 3 should students or parents need to contact her.
Charlene Wheeler, Guidance | email
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ATHLETICS
Women's Lacrosse Senior Night April 30
Senior Night for the women's lacrosse team is this Tuesday, April 30 at 6:30 p.m. against Miamisburg on Blue Green Field. The Eagles will be saying farewell to five seniors. Admission to home games is $6 for adults, $5 for high school students (or $3 for CJ students with an ID), $3 for elementary students and kids ages 5 and under are free. Fans are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Football Informational Meeting May 9Parents, current students and incoming freshmen intereseted in football should plan to attend an informational meeting on Thursday, May 9 from 6 to 7:15 p.m. in the CJ auditorium. Many details about summer workouts and the fall season will be shared at this meeting. If you have questions, please email head coach Marcus Colvin.
Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESCJ Seeks Chemistry and Physics Teachers for 2013-14
Chaminade Julienne is seeking a full-time physics teacher and a full-time chemistry teacher to fill two positions in the science department for the 2013-14 school year. Ideal candidates will be able to effectively incorporate an innovative, hands-on teaching style to match the school's rigorous, contemporary and project-based curriculum supported by the CJ STEMM (science, technology, engineering, math and medicine) program. Individuals trained to teach Project Lead the Way (PLTW) engineering and/or biomedical sciences courses are preferred, but not required. To be considered for this opportunity, please prepare a letter of interest, resume and CJ employment application and email all materials electronically to Steve Fuchs, director of the academic office.
[Top of Page] |
CALENDAR
Final Day to Order 2013 Yearbooks
Friday, April 26
Friday 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.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Female Athlete Breakfast
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.
Scott Pierce, Athletic Director | email
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spirit Day / Pep Rally
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.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spring Musical - Once Upon a MattressApril 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
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Block Wednesday Wednesday, May 1 School starts at 9:37 a.m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sr. Dorothy 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring Speaker Friday, May 3 Performers from the Dayton Contemporary Dance Company 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 PM Assembly schedule; the performance will begin at 2 p.m. Jason Unger, Assistant Principal | email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAVE THE DATE CJ Picnic with the Pops - RSVP/Register Online! Thursday, May 16 | 6 p.m. Join us at the Picnic with the Pops 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.
[Top of Page] |
REMINDERS
Senior Picnic May 30 - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
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.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Graduation Letters Mailed Home
Senior graduation letters containing important information, dates to remember and order forms have been mailed home (download/view pdf version).
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 |
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.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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.
[Top of Page]
|
|
|
Founders' Thoughts
 "If all does not go right, the good God will open a way for us. Be occupied with the present moment."
"It is true we will never be tried beyond our strength. Courage, courage!"
~ Adèle de Batz de Trenquelléon
| |
|
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 >
|
|
|
