CJ Parent Weekly

December 10, 2015

The time before the Christmas season can be stressful for many of us as we prepare for visits to and from family and friends, attempt to find the perfect gifts, and prepare for Jesus' birth. In addition to "dreaming of a white Christmas," our students have semester exams for which they need to prepare. Our teachers have already begun to help them get ready by reviewing material from the semester and creating study guides.

Being ready for exams is the responsibility of our students. Here are some things that you can do to help your children prepare for and do their best on their exams:

Review the exam schedule with your child to make sure your child knows when to be at school.
Help make sure your child arrives on time for all exams.
Help your child organize and prioritize his/her time during this busy season.
Make sure your child has a quiet place without distractions to study and prepare for exams.
Remind your child to bring home the appropriate study materials.
Have the necessary materials on hand that your child needs to use to study. Some examples include:

index cards (for creating flashcards)
pens, pencils, and paper (for writing definitions and math problems out)
color pencils and markers
batteries for calculators.

Be sure your child gets plenty of rest during exam time. Pulling all-nighters is not the best way to learn the information nor is it healthy.
Be sure your child eats breakfast before coming to school to take exams.
Encourage your child to study. Offer small rewards (such as making a favorite meal) for studying.
See if your child would like you to quiz him/her on the information or allow your child to tell you the information out loud. Some students remember things better when they say them out loud.
Remind your child to take breaks from studying. Getting a snack, taking a short walk/jog, etc. can help him/her gain energy and refocus.

Steve Fuchs, Assistant Principal | email

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A MESSAGE FROM GRINDERS

Earlier this month, the EZ Pay software system was switched and some student accounts did not transfer correctly. All errors were corrected by Thursday, Dec. 3. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

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THREE THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK

Attend the Sounds of the Season Christmas Concert on Thursday, December 10. More >
Discuss with your student his or her plan for semester exam preparation.
Senior parents - attend the college financial aid night at CJ on Monday, Dec. 14 at 6:30 p.m.

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SOCIAL MEDIA SPOTLIGHT

Club members get into the Christmas spirit. More >

Men's basketball head coach Joe Staley celebrates 400 wins. More >

EAGLE EXCELLENCE

Junior lacrosse player selected to play with the American International Sports Teams USA Select U19 Team. More >

COMMUNITY UPDATE

NEW this week:

* Dayton Dynamo committed to play at Roger Glass

Stadium. More >

* CJ group wins financial investing competition.

More >

* Sounds of the Season Concert on Dec. 10. More >

CU Archive -- Read past stories >

NEWS

PARENTS

Accreditation Survey - LAST CALL

Due Friday, Dec. 11

CJ is in the first year of a six-year process to maintain its accreditation as a Catholic high school in the state of Ohio. Parents are asked to complete an accreditation survey as part of this process. Thank you to the parents who have already filled out the survey. If you have not completed the survey yet, please fill it out here before Friday, Dec. 11.

Greg Mueller, Administrator | email

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STUDENTS

No ELC After School

Wednesday, Dec. 16 - Friday, Dec. 18.

Due to exams, there will be no ELC on Wednesday, Dec. 16, Thursday, Dec. 17 and Friday, Dec. 18. All students must be picked up from school by 12:30 p.m. on those days.

Greg Mueller, Administrator | email

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MINISTRY & SERVICE

Overnight Medication Form

Medication Needed 3 Days Prior To The Retreat

Students attending the junior retreat or Kairos in January will need to have their medication turned in three days prior to the retreat. The overnight medication instructions (found here) and any additional information must be returned two weeks in advance. This includes medication and administration instructions for each medicine, even over-the-counter.

Christina Mangum RN, BSN | email

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CJ STEMM

Mini-Urban Challenge

March 5 | WSU Nutter Center

High school student teams will compete to program a Lego Mindstorms EV3 robot to navigate an urban city as part of the Mini-Urban Challenge at the WSU Nutter Center on March 5. The CJ Club, Spec Ops, will be participating in this competition and new students are welcome to join. Competition details and the student permission/waiver form can be found here. The form must be signed and returned to Meg Draeger no later that Wednesday, Dec. 16.

Wright Scholar Research Program

Applications Due Friday, Jan. 8

Students interested in applying for the Wright Scholar program must turn in their application by Friday, Jan. 8. Applications can be found here. To qualify, students must be a current junior or senior, at least 16 years old when the program begins, on June 6, 2016 and have a GPA of 3.5 or higher.

STEMM Idol

Tuesday, Jan. 5 | Library | During Homeroom

Dr. Jason Johnston, a vet erinarian at Miami Acres Animal Hospital, will present as the next STEMM idol speaker on Tuesday, Jan. 5 in the library during all homerooms.

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator | email

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PERFORMING ARTS

Christmas Concert - DON'T MISS OUT!

Thursday, Dec. 10 | 7 p.m. | CJ Auditorium

All are invited to the CJ performing arts department's Christmas Concert, Sounds of the Season, Thursday, Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. This free, family event will feature sacred and secular songs performed by the concert choir, concert band, liturgical choir, string ensemble, Hands in Harmony, and a cappella groups. Guests are invited to stay for refreshments following the concert provided by PoPS (parents of performing arts students.) Those interested in learning more about PoPS are invited to the next meeting on Thursday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m.

Sue Thie, PoPS President | email

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ATHLETICS

Blue Green Club Meeting

Monday, Dec. 14 | 6 p.m.

The next Blue Green club meeting will be Monday, December 14 at 6 p.m.

Marcia Northern, Blue Green Club President | email

Upcoming Varsity Contest

Week of Friday, Dec. 11 - Thursday, Dec. 17

Men's Basketball

Friday, Dec 11 vs. Fenwick

Women's Basketball

Saturday, Dec. 12 vs. McNicholas

Swimming & Diving

Friday, Dec. 11 - Fairmont Sprint

Wrestling

Saturday, Dec. 12 - Jimmy Mac Duals

Men's and Women's Bowling

Tuesday, Dec. 15 vs. Badin

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CALENDAR REMINDERS

Winter Athletic Participation Fee - LAST CALL

Due Friday, Dec. 11

The athletic participation fee for the 2015-2016 school year is $100 for each sport. This fee for winter sports is due Friday, Dec. 11, 2015 and must be paid in full for the student to participate in practices or games after that date. Please contact us with any questions.

Julie Goetz, Director of Finance & Accounting | email

Jason Unger, Acting Athletics Director | email

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Class of 2016

Graduation Announcement Ordering Deadline - Dec. 12

Click here for important dates leading up to graduation for the Class of 2016. The graduation announcements ordering deadline is Saturday, December 12. Announcements can be ordered online, over the phone ( 1-800-567-8367) or via mail:

Michael J. Beerman & Assoc, LLC

Jostens Service Center

P.O. Box 512

Owatonna, MN 55060

Kelly Muhl, Administrative Assistant | email

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College Financial Aid Night at CJ

Monday, Dec. 14 | 6:30 p.m. | Library

This presentation will cover the overall process of Financial Aid for students planning to attend all colleges and universities. Counselors will be there to help answer any questions you may have. All senior parents and students are encouraged to attend.

Emily Saunders, Administrative Assistant | email

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Urban Plunge Applications

Due Tuesday, Dec. 15

Applications for the Urban Plunge are now available on the CJ website. Sophomores, juniors and seniors are eligible to participate in this weekend service learning trip to Cincinnati. All applications must be turned into the Ministry & Service Office by Tuesday, Dec. 15.

Kelli Kinnear, Director of Ministry & Service | email

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Dayton Boat Club

Shadow a Training Session | SCC

CJ has been providing rowing through the Dayton Boat Club since 2004. Rowing is a "year- round" sport so rowers can join us any time. We would like to invite you and your child to visit us during any training session at the SCC, now through January 1 on Mondays or Wednesdays from 4:45 - 7:45 p.m., Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or Sundays from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. You and your child can arrive any time within these blocks of time. These sessions are no-cost, commitment-free, and a great opportunity to learn about the sport. Please email me if you have any questions.

Mike Miles, Dayton Boat Club Head Coach | email

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Winter Exam Schedule

December 15 - 18

Click here for the winter exam schedule. Please review the exam schedule with your child to make sure your child knows when to be at school.

Steve Fuchs, Assistant Principal | email

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Class of 2016

Graduation Requirement

The State of Ohio requires all students complete instruction in Personal Finance before graduation. CJ offers this course online. Students must watch videos and complete readings during this course. At the end of every section, there is a quiz and a final exam at the end of this course. Students must score an 80% or above on all of the assessments.

Don MacLeod, CJ's Business Teacher, is facilitating this course and sent an email to students' CJ email addresses with directions on accessing the course and completing it. If students have questions, they should email him.

Seniors must have the course completed by December 31, 2015.

Steve Fuchs, Assistant Principal | email

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After Prom Parent Committee

Volunteers Needed

If you are interested in being a part of the parent After Prom committee, please email Beth Allen or Greg Mueller. The committee will meet a couple times before After Prom to organize and plan the event.

Greg Mueller, Administrator | email

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2015-2016 Yearbook

Stocking Stuffer Printout Available

Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Buy your student the 2015-2016 Yearbook for $60. You can order online at Jostens.com or download the order form and students can return it, along with the payment, to Dan Eiser. Please make checks payable to Chaminade Julienne. Click here if you would like to download a certificate letting your child know you bought them a yearbook as a Christmas gift.

Dan Eiser, Teacher | email

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Class of 2016

Senior Portrait Deadline

The deadline to be photographed at Easterling for the Senior composite in the yearbook is Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. The picture which your student would like submitted to the yearbook must be chosen by Tuesday, Feb. 2. Click here for further details.

Kelly Muhl, Administrative Assistant | email

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COMMUNITY BULLETIN

CJ Eagles Winter Baseball Camp

December 21 & 22 | 8:30-11:30a, 12:30-3:30p | SCC

This winter, the CJ baseball staff and players will be conducting two baseball skills camps that teach and reinforce the fundamental skills of hitting, fielding and throwing in a fun, but focused setting. Instructors will use the game of baseball to teach campers about the game of life. Camp for boys in Grades 3-5 is from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and camp for boys in Grades 6-8 is from 12:30-3:30 p.m. The cost is $60 and includes a t-shirt. Registration can be completed online here.

Mike Hoendorf, Assistant Varsity Baseball Coach | email

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Regional World Day of Peace Mass

Friday, Jan. 1 | 11 a.m. | St. Albert the Great Church

Celebrate the New Year and the World Day of Peace Mass on Friday, Jan. 1. Bishop Joseph Binzer will preside the Mass at St. Albert the Great Church (3033 Far Hills Ave. Kettering, OH 45429) at 11 am . All are welcome! More information can be found online here.

Alison Nelson, St. Albert the Great Church | email

Founders' Thoughts

"We cannot give what we have not got and if we are not filled with the good God we cannot let our fullness overflow into the hearts of those who come to us."