February 11, 2016


 
The annual CJ Fish Fry will be held on Saturday, March 19 from 6-11 p.m. Guests 21 and over are invited to attend. This event is sponsored by the CJ Blue Green Club, which in turn supports the extracurricular activities of all students. Food and drinks will be available at 6 p.m., and games begin at 7 p.m. A silent auction will also be held featuring gift baskets.

Pre-sale tickets are on sale now for $12, and are available from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. for cash-only in the athletic office, or cash or credit card in the development office. Tickets may also be purchased by phone using credit card by calling Ann Szabo in the development office at 461-3740 x232.

Pre-sale tickets will stop being sold on Friday, March 18. Tickets at the door will be $15.

The CJ Fish Fry has traditionally been a great parent involvement  activity, giving parents another way to meet other parents in the community. From silent auction, to food and welcome tables, to helping out with games - many opportunities are available for different shifts throughout the evening. Please contact Amy Settich [email ] i f you are interested in becoming involved with this community activity.

Those wishing to make a donation to the silent auction should contact Kathryn Huffman [email] for drop-off and basket preparation date information.

Thanks, and we look forward to seeing you at the CJ Fish Fry - Go Eagles! 

Jason Unger, Acting Athletic Director  |   email
Marcia Northern, Blue Green Club President  |   email
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THREE THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK
  1. Volunteer for a shift at CJ Fish Fry.
  2. Attend the Senior Parent Night and last men's basketball home game on Friday, Feb. 12.  
  3. Pray for our students and faculty attending the Junior Retreat Feb. 17 and Feb. 18.
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NEWS                                                     

PARENTS

No School and Building Closed
Friday, Feb. 12 and Monday, Feb. 15
A reminder that there will be no school on Friday. Feb. 12 beca use we met our school goal during Hunger/Homelessness Awareness Week and  Monday, Feb. 15 because of President's Day. The building will be closed both of these days.


No School - Faculty/Staff In-Service Day
Thursday, Mar. 24
An additional faculty/staff in-service day has been added on Holy Thursday, Mar. 24. There will be no school this day. The following day begins Easter Break, with students returning on Monday, Apr. 4.

John Marshall, Principal  |   email


Parent Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, Mar. 16
Spring parent-teacher conferences will be held on  Wednesday, Mar. 16. Sign-ups for the conferences will be on Thursday, Mar. 10.

Steve Fuchs, Assistant Principal  |  email


CJ Blood Drive - PARENT INVOLVEMENT
Friday, Feb. 26  |  CJ Gym
The CJ Blood Drive is on Friday, Feb. 26 in the CJ Gym. This year's  theme is "We are Leapin' to Give Blood!" in honor of the leap year.  Anyone who is at least 16 years old and weighs at least 110 pounds is eligible to give blood.  If you would like to donate blood, please stop by Mary, Our Lady of Victory gym between  8:45 a.m. - 1 p.m.  on  Feb. 26. S tudents donating blood must have a parent permission slip signed.  If you would like to donate desserts or other items to our Blood Drive Canteen, please email Angela Ruffolo.

Angela Ruffolo, Teacher  |  email
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GUIDANCE

College Credit Plus Informational Meeting
Monday, Feb. 29  |  6:30 p.m.  |  CJ Cafeteria
All parents and students are invited to a College Credit Plus information meeting on Monday, Feb. 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. College Credit Plus (CCP) is an initiative by the State of Ohio which gives high school students who qualify the opportunity to take college courses and receive college credit for free. Representatives from local colleges and universities will be available for questions.

Charlene Wheeler, Director of Guidance  |  email


NetClassroom Bill Payment Option Reminder
Pay Online through NetClassroom
Registration packets went out to all current families with the login information for online registration. We encourage families to complete the registration process as soon as possible and pay the $200 registration fee by the March 15th deadline. Parents are able to pay this fee (and other fees) through NetClassroom. The Billing tab is only shown under the parent login that receives statements from the Business Office. If you do not see the Billing tab at the top of the screen when you login, please try the other parent login to make the online payment. If you have questions, please   email   Emily Saundersadministrative assistant.

FAFSA - Ohio College Goal Sunday
Sunday, Feb. 14  |  2 p.m.
Ohio College Goal Sunday is online based free assistance to students and parents who are looking to complete the FAFSA. More details and online registration can be found here.

Dayton Montgomery County Scholarship Program
Class of 2016 - Montgomery County Residents 
All seniors who live in Montgomery County and have at least a 2.5 GPA received  DMC scholarship  login information from the guidance office.  Seniors were also made aware of the Dayton Foundation Scholarship and encouraged to apply. Seniors that live in Montgomery County and have at least a 3.5 GPA were made aware of the Altrusa Scholarship application. All of these scholarships have firm deadlines. The Dayton Montgomery County (due Friday. Mar. 4) and the Altrusa (due Tuesday, Mar. 1) scholarships need to be turned in to guidance with all supporting documents by the deadlines listed above.  If you have any questions, email Emily Saunders, administrative assistant.

Class of 2016 
College Acceptance and Award Letters
This is the last call for seniors to bring in their college acceptance, denial and award letters to share with the guidance department. We love to celebrate with the seniors and also talk about what is next for these students. Several students will need a copy of these letters for scholarships and if we have them on file it makes things a lot easier. Remind seniors to drop these off to Emily Saunders as soon as possible.

Emily Saunders, Administrative Assistant  |  email
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MINISTRY & SERVICE

Lenten Mission Drive
Contributions to Marianists and SNDdeN Missions
Throughout Lent we will collect donations for our mission drive. Part of the contributions will go to the Marianist Missions (Our Lady of Nazareth School in Nairobi) and part to the Sisters of Notre Dame Mission (The Clean Water Project). We will be collecting contributions through Cans in Classroom, and Out of Uniform Day, and the faculty/staff vs. students basketball game (Date TBD).

Urban Plunge Student Mandatory Meeting
Thursday, Feb. 18  |  3:15 - 4:15 p.m.
There will be a mandatory orientation meeting for all Urban Plunge participants on  Thursday, Feb. 18  from  3:15 - 4:45 p.m.  in the admissions office in Marianist Hall. At that time, students will receive more information as well as permission slips and other necessary forms.

Junior Retreat
Wednesday, Feb. 17 - Thursday, Feb. 18
Our next junior retreat is Wednesday, Feb. 17 - Thursday, Feb. 18. There will be an informational meeting for student participants on  Tuesday, Feb. 16 during homeroom.  Students will receive a permission form this week and are to return it at Tuesday's meeting.

Kelli Kinnear, Director of Ministry & Service  |   email
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CJ STEMM

CJ STEMM Idol: Molly Wakeling
Tuesday, Feb. 16  |  Library  |  Homerooms
The next CJ STEMM Idol speaker will be physicist Molly Wakeling. Students interested in hearing more from her can attend the STEMM Idol Speaker Series on Tuesday, Feb. 16 in the library during homeroom.

TechFest '16
Saturday, Feb. 13 and Sunday, Feb. 14
TechFest '16 will be held Saturday, Feb. 13 and Sunday, Feb. 14 at Sinclair Community College. More details can be found here.

Toledo Great Lakes Symposium
Wednesday, Feb. 24
High school students are invited to attend the Toledo Great Lakes Symposium Wednesday, Feb. 24. The event will address environmental topics related to local lakes and waterways. More information and registration can be found here.

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator  |   email
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ATHLETICS

Senior Parent Night - RESCHEDULED
Friday, Feb. 12  |  6:45 p.m.  |  CJ Gym
The Senior Parent Night for winter athletes will now be held on Friday, Feb. 12.  Parents should click  here  for a form with more details regarding this event and turn in the form by Thursday, Feb. 11.

Kat Zehnny, Administrative Assistant  |   email
 

CJ Men's Basketball Game on Time Warner Cable
Friday, Feb. 12; 10 p.m. |  Saturday, Feb. 13; 11 a.m.
Time Warner Cable will air the Alter vs CJ game on playback on channels 311 and 1311 Friday, Feb. 12 at 10 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 13 at 11 a.m. The game will also be available anytime with Local On Demand, Ch. 411 a few days following the game.

Jason Unger, Acting Athletic Director  |  email


Dayton Boat Club  
No Experience Needed
Students interested in rowing are invited to come to the SCC during conditioning and give it a try, no  commitment required and no experience needed! Conditioning is held on  Mondays from  3:15 - 5:15 p.m.,  Wednesdays from  6:15 - 8:15 p.m.,  Fridays from  4:45 - 6:15 p.m.,  Saturdays from  9 - 11:30 a.m., and  Sundays from 1 - 3 p.m. If you have any questions contact Coach Mike Miles.

Mike Miles, Dayton Boat Club Rowing Coach  |  email


Women's Lacrosse Meeting and Tryouts
Thursday, Feb. 18 and Monday, Feb. 22
There will be a parent informational meeting about women's lacrosse after conditioning on Thursday, Feb. 18 in the SCC. Tryouts for women's lacrosse will begin Monday, Feb. 22

Danielle Cash, Women's Lacrosse Head Coach  |   email


Upcoming Varsity Contests
Week of Friday, Feb. 12 - Thursday, Feb. 18
Men's Basketball
Friday, Feb. 12 vs. Alter
Women's Basketball
Saturday, Feb. 13 at Lebanon (vs. Wilmington)
Swimming & Diving
Friday, Feb. 12 - Boys Sectionals at Washington Rec.
Saturday, Feb. 13 - Girls Sectionals at Washington Rec.
Wrestling
Saturday, Feb. 13 - Trotwood
Indoor Track
Saturday, Feb. 13 - Ohio State Invitational


CALENDAR REMINDERS

2015 - 2016 Guidance Bulletins 
Check out the latest and past issues!
Please take some time and look over the latest issues of the Guidance Bulletin online here. These bulletins include a lot of great information, including SAT/ACT dates, PSAT help links, Scholarship information for seniors, FAFSA help, recommended site to search for college information and test prep, and the latest information from NCAA.  If you have questions,  please   email   Emily Saunders. 

Emily Saunders, Administrative Assistant  |  email
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Path to Health Professions Day - LAST CALL
Monday, Feb. 15  |  Wright State University
Students interested in working in the health and medical field are encouraged to look into the Path to Health Professions Day program on Monday, Feb. 15. There is no school for CJ students that day. Click here for more information.

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator  |   email
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Scholarship Applications - LAST CALL
Due Tuesday, Feb. 16
Students were sent information earlier this week about the George Early Service Scholarship and the Sr. Ruth Ann Service Award. Eligible sophomores were emailed information about the George Early Service Scholarship and eligible juniors were emailed information about the Sr. Ruth Ann Service Award. Both applications are due back to the Ministry & Service office on Tuesday, Feb. 16.

Kelli Kinnear, Director of Ministry & Service  |   email
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Senior Trip Mandatory Meeting - LAST CALL
Tuesday, Feb. 16  |  7 p.m.  |  CJ Auditorium
Seniors attending the senior trip are required to attend a mandatory meeting on  Tuesday, Feb. 16 at 7 p.m. in the CJ auditorium . This hour-long meeting is for both students and their parents. At least  one parent or guardian is required to attend this meeting with their student. 

Angela Ruffolo, Teacher  |  email



2016-2017 Scholarship Opportunity
Applications Due Friday, Mar. 4
Ohio Catholic Federal Credit Union will be awarding $50,000 in Catholic elementary and high school scholarships for the 2016-2017 academic year. Scholarships will be primarily needs-based, and awarded in the amount of $1,000 per family. Applications are being accepted now through Friday, Mar. 4 and can be found  here. Eligible families must be members of Ohio Catholic FCU or can sign up  here (use promo code SCHOLARSHIPS).
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2015-2016 Yearbook 
Orders Due March 11, 2016
The 2015-2016 yearbook is on sale now 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.

Dan Eiser, Teacher  |   email

WSU/Sinclair Double Degree Program  
Applications Available Now
Wright State University and Sinclair have teamed up to give students more options and the complete college experience while working towards a degree in several different areas. Students start their degree program at Sinclair, transfer to WSU to finish their degree program, save money on tuition, and are able to live on campus at WSU, all through the Double Degree Program. More information can be found  here.

Emily Saunders, Administrative Assistant  |   email
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Job Shadowing Opportunities
Premier Health Network & WPAFB
Juniors and seniors at least 16 years old are eligible to participate in a job shadow day at one of the Premier Health facilities in the Miami Valley. Job shadowing is offered one Thursday each month of the year, including in the summer, from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. More details, including an application packet, can be found  hereThe spring WPAFB Job Shadowing Day will be held Friday, Apr. 8. More details can be found  here .

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator  |   email

Class of 2019
Computer Skills Testing Course - Complete by March 15
All students are required to complete the Computer Topics class before graduating from CJ.  However, students are given the opportunity during their freshman year to test out of the class if they so desire. Testing out requires demonstrating competency in four areas - keyboarding, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.  The tests and training materials for the tests are available  online .  Students are strongly urged to complete the training before taking the tests. All four tests must be successfully completed by March 15, 2016 or the student will need to enroll in the Computer Topics class next year.

Steve Fuchs, Assistant Principal  |   email
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Men's Volleyball Open Gym Schedule
January, February and March Practices
Click  here for the dates and times of the men's volleyball open gym schedule. Contact Coach Marrinan if you have any questions.

Megan Marrinan, Men's Head Volleyball Coach  |   email
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Women's Golf Team Practice
Mondays and Wednesdays  |  SCC  |  3:15 - 4:45 p.m.
Click  here for the women's golf team practice schedule. Practice is open to all members of the 2015 team and any girl interested in playing CJ golf next year.

George Menker, Women's Golf Coach  |   email

Women's Lacrosse Practice
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays  |  6:15 - 7:45 p.m.
Women's Lacrosse practices have resumed. Practices are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 6:15 - 7:45 p.m. in the SCC. Contact Coach Cash if you have any questions.

Danielle Cash, Women's Lacrosse Coach  |   email  

 
COMMUNITY BULLETIN        

"Bernadette" - Lourdes Movie - LAST CALL
Thursday, Feb. 11  |  6:30 p.m.  |  St. Peter's Reis Center
All are invited to celebrate The Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes by watching "Bernadette", a movie about Lourdes on Thursday, Feb. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Peter's Reis Center in Huber Heights. The event is free and open to all ages. The movie trailer and more info can be found at www.4Mary.org

Tim O'Loughlin, Teacher  |  email
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Lourdes Summer Youth Pilgrimage Webinar
Wednesday, Feb. 17  |  7:30 p.m.
The next Lourdes pilgrimage informational webinar will be held on  Wednesday, Feb. 17 at 7:30 p.m.  Details can be found here. A deposit of $100 to attend the  pilgrimage is due by Tuesday,  Mar. 1

Tim O'Loughlin, Teacher  |  email
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St. Anthony Fish Fry
Friday, Feb. 26 | 6 p.m. - 12 a.m. | St. Anthony School
Enjoy delicious fish, drinks, games and raffles at the the St. Anthony Fish Fry. The event will be held in the school gym (1824 St. Charles Ave., Dayton, OH 45410). Admission is $13 in advance or $15 at the door and includes entry and food.  Must be at least 21 years old to attend. Tickets can be purchased in advance at St. Anthony Parish or through the parish office at 253-9132.

Angie McGraw, St. Anthony Church and Parish  |  email
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Blanket Project for Homeless
Blankets New and Gently Used Being Accepted
As part of a school project, a student at Centerville High School is reaching out to other schools to help collect new and gently used blankets which will be given to homeless in our area. Any contributions can be turned into the Welcome Center. 

Founders' Thoughts       

St. Julie "Days of darkness are, perhaps our best and happiest days for glorifying the good God."


Fr. Chaminade
" Let us become saints, cost what it may. Let us constantly ask for the help of the Blessed Virgin. "


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