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Over the Christmas break, there are several STEMM opportunities your student can prepare for or take advantage of before returning to school.
- Beginning Thursday, Jan. 7, right after school, the Special Ops Cub will begin preparing for the Mini-Urban Challenge Lego Mindstorms robotic programming competition. The club will meet every Thursday until the competition on Saturday, Mar. 5.
- If your student is a junior or senior and has a GPA of 3.5 or higher, he or she should consider applying for the summer Wright Scholar program at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The application, found here, is due by Friday, Jan. 8.
- Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is inviting students to submit entries for the 2016 Martin Luther King Jr Humanitarian Essay Contest. Submissions guidelines can be found here. Essays must be sent in by Monday, Jan. 11.
- Girls interested in STEMM are encouraged to attend Miami University's Careers Involving Quantitative Skills Day on Tuesday, Jan. 12. You can watch videos of last year's speakers and learn more about this year's career day here.
- If your student is looking for something to read over the Christmas break, I suggest Headstrong: 52 Women Who Changed Science - and the World by Rachel Swaby (preview the book here.)
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Also, on Christmas night, there will be a rare occurrence of a full moon. This will be the first
time in almost 30 years that there has been a full moon on Christmas. Get outdoors and enjoy the peace and light of the night!
If you have any questions about the items above, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator |
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THREE THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK
- Class of 2016 - students are required to complete the personal finance course before Thursday, Dec. 31.
- Class of 2019 - students should review the computer skills testing materials.
- Cheer on the men's and women's basketball teams as they take on Carroll Friday and Saturday, respectively.
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SOCIAL MEDIA SPOTLIGHT
Students in the music exploration class, who learned how to play their instruments three weeks ago, memorized and performed songs around the CJ offices.
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Students, faculty and staff got into the Christmas spirit with a Christmas sweater contest.
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EAGLE EXCELLENCE
A CJ graduate was part of a panel featured on CNN recently. More >
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COMMUNITY UPDATE
NEW this week:
* AP students attend a biology seminar
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* Cr
รจches from around the world on display at CJ.
* Graduates return for the Last 5 Luncheon.
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PARENTS
No Parent Weekly Next Week
Will Resume Thursday, Dec. 31
There will not be an issue of
Parent Weekly sent on Thursday, Dec. 24. You will get the next
Parent Weekly on Thursday, Dec. 31.
Class of 2016
Graduation Announcements, Caps and Gowns
T
he graduation announcements ordering deadline has been extended to
Tuesday, January 5
. Announcements can be ordered
online, over the phone (
1-800-567-8367) or via mail:
Merry Christmas!
From the Blue Green Club and CJ PoPS
Both parent organizations, the Blue Green Club and PoPS, wish you and your families a blessed Christmas and joyous holiday season.
Marcia Northern, Blue Green Club President |
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Sue Thie, CJ PoPS President |
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STUDENTS
Class of 2019
Computer Skills Testing Course
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 |
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MINISTRY & SERVICE
Urban Plunge Applications
Deadline Extended to Friday, Jan. 8.
Applications for the Urban Plunge will now be accepted through Friday, Jan. 8. The application can be found on the CJ website. Sophomores, juniors and seniors are eligible to participate in this weekend service learning trip to Cincinnati.
Kelli Kinnear, Director of Ministry & Service |
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CJ STEMM
STEMM Idol
Tuesday, Jan. 5 | Library | During Homeroom
The first STEMM idol speaker of the 2016 will be Dr. Jason Johnston, a vet
erinarian at
Miami Acres Animal Hospital. He will speak to students in all homerooms on Tuesday, Jan. 5 in the library.
Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator | email
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Women's Lacrosse
No Practice During Christmas Break
Women's lacrosse practices will not be held during Christmas break.
Danielle Cash, Women's Lacrosse Coach |
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Upcoming Varsity Contest
Week of Friday, Dec. 18 - Thursday, Dec. 25
Men's Basketball
Friday, Dec 18 vs. Carroll
Tuesday, Dec. 22 at Beavercreek
Women's Basketball
Saturday, Dec. 19 vs. Carroll
Monday, Dec. 21 vs. Centerville
Swimming & Diving
Saturday, Dec. 19 - Alter/Carroll Tri
Wrestling
Saturday, Dec. 19 - Tipp Holiday Tournament
Monday, Dec. 21 - Alter/Carroll
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CALENDAR REMINDERS
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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COMMUNITY BULLETIN
CJ Eagles Winter Baseball Camp - LAST CALL
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
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St. Albert the Great Fish Fry
Friday, Jan. 22 | 7 p.m. - 12 a.m. | St. Albert the Great
Adults ages 21 and up are invited to attend the St. Albert the Great Fish Fry on Friday, Jan. 22. The event is $15 per person in advance or $20 at the door. A carry-out will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. for $9 per dinner and $4 per extra sandwich. Call 293-9452 for more details.
Alison Nelson, St. Albert the Great Church |
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Founders' Thoughts
"Don't make the mistake of thinking that true devotion consists in having a relish for prayer. The opposite is true."
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Do your part and leave to God the care of all the rest.
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CJ Online Spirit Store
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CJ Eagle Spirit Gear
Shop the Spirit Store online and grab all the CJ clothing, gear and accessories you need. Items are customizable!
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