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Upcoming Events
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Oct. 6
6pm Sports Boosters Meeting, JCP Library
Oct. 8
8am FOJ Board Meeting
JCP Library
Oct. 12
Columbus Day - no school
Oct. 13
5:30pm LSC Meeting
Oct. 14
PSAT Testing Day
Oct. 17
10am Selective Enrollment Open House
Oct. 19-23
Spirit Week
Oct. 23
7pm Homecoming Dance
Oct. 25
8am 5K Eagle Run
Oct. 28
FOJ Friend-Raiser
Buddy Guy's Legends
Oct. 29-31
JCP Play: Night of the Living Dead
Nov. 3
Parent Education Night
7pm film screening
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Friends of Jones
Board of Directors
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Janet Roderick
Chair
Lori Pedalty
Vice Chair
Cairon Dietsch-Jones
Secretary
Jane Clifford
Treasurer
Elaine Glusac
Communications
Dan Sheffield
Data Management
David Tabak
Corporate Development
Barbara Kizziah
Ginger Hecht
Carol Kamin
Heather Black
Spring Fundraiser Co-Chairs
Kathleen Mitchell
Fall Event
Melvina Lloyd
Hospitality/Education
Cairon Deitsch Jones
Cairon Dietsch-Jones
Academic Booster
Michele Dodd
Arts Booster
Jeaneane Quinn
Counseling Booster
Julie Bedore
Sports Boosters
Allison Harris
KK Cleland
Annual Fund
Eileen Dordek
Lisa Turner
Volunteers
Randy Buescher
Library Volunteer Coordinator
Kristine Kinder
Class Liaison Chair
Michele Musgrove
Freshman Class Liaison
Veronica Gomez
Compliance
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Double Blue Ribbon Recipient!
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From Dr. Powers
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Dear Jones Community,
Practice SAT / National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test - October 14
In less than two weeks, Wednesday, October 14, Jones Juniors and Sophomores will be taking the PSAT/NMSQT, one of the most important practice tests available for college admissions. In addition to serving as a practice for the SAT, the PSAT/NMSQT is the entry point for Juniors to qualify for the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Program, sponsored by the College Board. I had the privilege of serving on the National Advisory Board for the National Merit program for a number of years and got to see first hand the impact the program can have for students in the college admissions process.
The Juniors and Sophomores will attend from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM; Freshmen and Seniors will attend from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM with special programming for their respective grade levels. This is an important day for all students, so please encourage your students to be on time and ready for the the day's events.
A number of parents, especially of Juniors, have asked about the status of the ACT and whether it is going to be offered at school this year. We are waiting for the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) to make a decision which college admissions exam the state will support, the ACT or the SAT, and when it will be scheduled. As soon as we receive word regarding the state's decision, we will let you know. In the meantime, Juniors are free to take either test on national testing days at other sites in Chicago and surrounding areas. These are held on Saturdays throughout the school year. For more information, you can visit the ACT and SAT (College Board) websites.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at any time at 773-534-8606 or
[email protected].
Many thanks.
P. Joseph Powers, Ph.D.
Principal
Jones College Prep
700 South State Street
Chicago, IL 60605
773-534-8606
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FOJ Friend-raiser
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Please join JCP Administration, Staff and Parents on October 28 at FOJ's annual
Fall Friend-raiser
at:
700 S. Wabash, just one block from Jones College Prep!
The annual Friend-raiser is an opportunity to meet other Jones parents and to celebrate the school culture of unity.
The Oct. 28 event runs 5:30-9pm and includes entertainment by the Jones College Prep band and a blues musician with the club, a Southern buffet dinner and cash bar.
Tickets cost $40 in advance, or $45 at the door. To get them today, click HERE!
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Volunteers Wanted
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Calling all volunteers: come on out and meet your fellow parents!
October is an exciting month for Jones College Prep events, and volunteering at them is a great way to meet fellow parents and get to know the Jones community.
We will need lots of volunteers to help with two upcoming events. Events, dates and the links to sign up to volunteer are listed below.
Jones Open House
Saturday, October 17 from 10:00am-3:00pm.
Volunteer shifts are from 9:30am-12:30pm and 12:15pm-3:15pm.
Homecoming Dance
Friday, October 23. Dance is 7-10pm,
Volunteers needed from 6:30-10pm.
Thank you!
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JCP School Tour
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Attention parents of current JCP students:
Has it been a while since you've visited campus? Do you wonder what your student's day is like? Would you like to  come in for a tour to see classrooms in action?
Eric Fay, one of our assistant principals, invites you to visit the school on October 29th from 8:00am to 9:00am for a tour of campus. This tour is for current Jones families only and will give you a behind-the-scenes look at all of the wonderful happenings at Jones College Prep. Hope you can make it to this fun, casual tour of our school!
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Parent Education Night
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On November 3 at 7pm, FOJ will hold its first Parent  Education Night of the year. Parent Education Nights address issues that affect teens and families in our culture and community.
Please join us in screening "Beyond Measure," the new film from the folks who made the influential "Race to Nowhere."
The screening will be held in the Robin Bennett Auditorium and will be followed by a Q&A sessions with principal Dr. Powers and other experts.
Save the date, and join us!
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Choir Concert
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Join us for a murder mystery and dessert in the Kings Court (JCP Choir Room) where you will be taken back in time for an evening of Wassail, Dessert and INTRIGUE.
Our Chamber singers, dressed in period attire will scare and serenade you with some drama and "Madrigals"; or as we like to call them, the "pop music" of the Renaissance!
Tickets are $15 and should be ordered by October 17 to assure an assigned seat. Tickets sold at the door will be "open seating" (not reserved).
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Annual Fund Kick-off
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Friends of Jones has just kicked off its ANNUAL FUND campaign and we want you to know this: A gift to Friends of Jones is a gift to all of our students.
Annual Fund donations are used to fund special  initiatives and projects that are not otherwise covered by the school's annual operating budget. These range from extra computers to sports team bus transportation, choir uniforms, school furniture and library research subscriptions.
The Annual Fund is the largest giving priority as every family can participate and show their support. A meaningful gift from you -- whether that's $10 or thousands -- is meaningful to us.
The Jones community is a caring community committed to the excellence of their students and we hope to show others that's the case with a high level of family participation. Why? Because high participation allows us to advance our fundraising with corporate funders and sponsors. Businesses invest when they see families invest.
Leadership giving levels from $500 and up are especially critical in reaching our fundraising goals each year. Please go to our WEBSITE to read more about the annual fund or click this LINK to make your tax deductible donation today!
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"Night of the Living Dead"
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Get your Zombie on!
Jones College Prep's annual fall play this year will stage the 1968horror classic "Night of the Living Dead." The undead will come to the Robin Bennett Theater on Halloween weekend. Catch one of the three shows held October 29-31.
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Save the Date: Run With the Eagles
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Run With the Eagles
Come join the JCP community for the
inaugural Eagle Run.
Register before October 8 to guarantee a race T-shirt!
Why: 5K run/walk to build the JCP community and support JCP Athletics. Participants registered by October 8 will receive a JCP race T-shirt and finisher medal!
Who:
Current/Prospective Students, Alumni, Faculty, Family and Friends.
When:
Sunday, October 25th- Race Starts 10:00 AM - Pre Race Packet Pick-up 8:00-9:30 am.
Where:
Beautiful Washington Park near the University of Chicago campus
How To Sign Up
To register, please click on this Eventbrite LINK.
Go Eagles!
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Joneswear
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JONEWEAR STORE'S NEW INVENTORY
The Joneswear Store has been restocked for fall with new items, including new gear from Under Armour. 
The new navy hoodie sweatshirt (right, $30) features a new JCP logo.
 The gray long sleeve tee by Under Armour (left, $30) is lightweight and quick drying.
In the photo below of Joneswear's new lobby display case, the new Under Armour Rivalry pants for ladies ($45) provide warmth without weight.
The Joneswear Store is located on the third floor of the South Building and is opened to students each week:
Each Thursday at Lunch: 11:15am-1:45pm Questions? Want to volunteer? Contact Cairon Dietsch-Jones at [email protected].
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Sports Central
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Fall Sports Report
A new JCP Eagles Athletics bulletin board has just been  mounted in the main Jones lobby on the first floor, right next to the State Championship Cross Country trophy.
Thanks to all of the coaches and teams who sold
raffle tickets last spring which provided us with most of the funds to purchase the board, and to Friends of Jones for providing the rest of the money needed to allow Sports Boosters to complete the purchase.
Also, thanks to Dr. Powers and the JCP administration for their support and approval.
The bulletin board will display pictures, schedules, rosters and news of each team participating in that season.
Correspondents Wanted!
The Sports Boosters are looking for correspondents to send updates on each sports team to be published in the FOJ newsletter. We would like one parent representative for each team. If interested, please contact Julie Bedore at [email protected].
Don't forget to pick up your JCP car magnet from the Joneswear Store. Proceeds benefit the JCP Baseball teams.
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| Friends of Jones |
Join us! The next 2015/2016 FOJ Board meeting, will be held on Thursday, Oct. 8, 8 am, south building library.
Friends of Jones is the parent-led non-profit that raises money, volunteers and enthusiasm for the school. Last year we raised over $200,000 to go toward JCP school expenses not funded by Chicago Public Schools. These include iPads, research subscriptions, sports teams and band transportation and much more.
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This Week
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Monday 10/5
B Day schedule
11:20am Undergraduate Portrait retakes for Yearbook
4:30pm Boys Soccer at Washington
Tuesday 10/6
A Day schedule
Wednesday 10/7
B Day schedule
6:45am Boys X-Country Nike Challenge
4:30pm Boys X-Country/Ignatius dual meet
5pm Girls Swimming v. Von Steuben
7pm NHS Induction Ceremony
Thursday 10/8
A Day Schedule
8am FOJ Board Meeting
5pm LSC Finance Committee Meeting
5:30pm LSC By-Laws Committee Meeting
Friday 10/9
B Day schedule
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Spring Event 2016
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Save the Date: the Spring Fundraising Event will be held May 13, 2016 at the amazing
Adler Planetarium
More information to follow...
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FOJ 24/7
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LIKE us on Facebook!
Breaking news that falls between the biweekly newsletter is posted on FOJ's Facebook page. Don't miss out!
PS. Jones parents, if you or someone you know would like to receive our bi-weekly newsletter (the very one you're reading now), please visit FriendsofJones.com and fill our our contact form, or email [email protected] with your name, email, and student's name and grade.
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For information on how you can help enrich your student's experience at Jones, please contact Friends of Jones
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