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Upcoming Events
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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
Nov. 10
5:30pm LSC Meetings
6:30pm Fall Sports Assembly
Nov. 11
Veterans Day, no school
Nov. 12
First Quarter ends
8am FOJ Board meeting
Nov. 13
School Improvement Day, no school
Nov. 19
Parent-Teacher Conferences, no student attendance
Nov. 25-27
Thanksgiving Break
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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 Parents,
Thank you to everyone who helped make Saturday's Open House such a great success. This is one of the biggest events in our school calendar, thanks to the hard work and dedication of our faculty and staff, students, and especially our FOJ volunteers. Over the years, many parents have told us that their students were uncertain which school to choose, UNTIL they came to our Open House. That sealed the deal! In addition to Open House, Administrative Team members have been representing Jones at numerous high school fairs through the city, spreading the word about our great learning community.
Last Wednesday's testing day went exceptionally well, with more than 900 Sophomores and Juniors taking the PSAT/NMSQT. Attendance was excellent, and the students took the test very seriously; students should know their results in the coming weeks. I also want to thank the counselors and other staff who organized and held special programs that day for Freshmen and Seniors.
Homecoming is this week with themed days and activities all week, culminating in the 2nd annual Eagle Games on Friday. The Homecoming dance is 7-10 pm Friday evening, October 23. All ticket sales are in advance, none will be sold at the door.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at any time at
[email protected] or 773-534-8606.
Best wishes,
P. Joseph Powers, Ph.D.
Principal
Jones College Prep
700 South State Street
Chicago, IL 60605
773-534-8606
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Homecoming 2015
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It's
Homecoming Week at Jones College Prep!
Students are encouraged to show their school spirit and dress up with their peers.
Dress up days include:
Monday (Junior Day) - Wild West
Tuesday (Sophomore Day) - 80's
Wednesday (Freshmen Day) - Pirates
Thursday - (Senior Day) - Royalty
Friday - Jones Spirit Day/Eagle Games
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Freshman Class Liaison
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Ahoy, Freshman Class Parents,
During Homecoming Week at Jones, freshmen have the chance to show their class spirit -- and build their class fund, which is used to offset graduation/senior year expenses -- with a Freshman Homecoming Spirit Packet.
The packets will be on sale during lunch for $15, and include a student-designed Jones Class of '19 Homecoming shirt and other goodies and props to help bring to life the Freshman Homecoming "pirate" theme. There are only 200 Freshman packets available, so send cash Monday Oct. 19 to have the best chance to fly the Jones Freshman Class Homecoming colors!
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FOJ Friend-raiser
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Please join JCP Administration, Staff and Parents on Weds., 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, a Southern buffet dinner and cash bar.
Following the Jones band, this year's event will feature Chicago blues guitarist Eddie Taylor, Jr., son of famed blues guitarist Eddie Taylor.
Tickets cost $40 in advance, or $45 at the door. To get them today, click HERE!
Event organizer Kathleen Mitchell could use a few volunteers to work at the event. If you are interested, please email
[email protected]. Thank you.
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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.
The event is free, but due to a limited number of seats, please RSVP for it via this LINK.
Save the date, and join us!
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Volunteers Wanted
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Calling all volunteers: come to the Homecoming dance!
JCP's Homecoming Dance will take place Friday, October
 23, 7-10pm. We need volunteers to help pull it off. Volunteers primarily work the coat/gear check room, so fear not your child's worry that you will be a dance-spying chaperone.
Please click
HERE to sign up to volunteer.
Thank you!
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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 five frightful shows:
Thurs. Oct 29 at 7:30pm
Fri. Oct. 30 at 4:30pm and 7:30pm
Sat. Oct. 31 at 2pm and 6pm
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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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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.
Last chance to register! The event is a week away.
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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Friends of Jones ANNUAL FUND campaign is underway, 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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Open House 2015
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Jones staff, faculty, students and parents welcomed over 4,500 visitors this weekend during the annual Open House for selective enrollment candidates. Thanks to all the FOJ and student volunteers who made the event such a success!
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Sports Central
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Fall Sports Report
Boys Golf
For the first time in the team's history, the Payton-Jones Boys Varsity Golf Team won the City Championship on Sunday, October 4, 2015!
Capping an undefeated season, Payton-Jones proved victorious over the other top seeded CPS teams, Whitney Young, Lincoln Park, and Taft, at the 18-hole golf course, Indian Boundary. In an exciting victory, Payton-Jones bested previous champs, Whitney Young, by an impressive 22-stroke margin. Combining the lowest four scores from among the six player teams, the final scores were Payton-Jones (324), Whitney Young (346), Lincoln Park (388) and Taft (398).
Below, the 2015 Payton-Jones champions celebrate their victory:
(Left to right) Patrick Mattar (F-Jones) , Assistant Coach and Jones English teacher, David Gilmer, Jack Quinn (J-Jones) , Jacob Sherline (J- Payton), Bison Carcelli (S- Payton/co-captain), Tom Smith (Head Coach), Ben Smith (S-Payton/co-captain) and Will Macellaio (S- Jones/co-captain).
Girls Golf
The Payton-Jones Girls Golf team capped off an undefeated season with an eighth City Championship in nine years!
Payton-Jones scored 174 to Taft's 207, Young's 215 and Lindblom's 248.
The team's medlists include Erica Jackson, 37 (S-Jones), 2nd Izabel Cedeno, 38 (S-Payton), Hollis Baker, 49 (J-Payton), Emily Martin, 50 (S-Payton), Natalie Martin, 50 (Soph-Jones) and Mandy Zhu, 53 (F-Payton).
In the Sectionals played at Cog Hill #1, the Payton Jones Girls Golf team tied for 7th out of 12 teams.
Jones senior Erica Jackson placed third in over all scoring with a 75. She will be going down State for individual competition!
The 2015 Girls Golf Championship trophy will be displayed in the new Jones trophy case. Way to go, girls!
Volleyball
Volleyball season is wrapping up. Our varsity team lost in the 3rd round of the city playoffs against Northside College Prep. They will continue their journey on Monday, October 26th in the regional playoffs.
The JV team is playing in the city championship game on Saturday, October 17th!! Good luck girls!!
Finally, the freshmen team are wrapping up their season with their final game on Monday October 19th. Their overall record is 18-4 with all games and tournaments. They were undefeated in our CPS league, but lost to Payton in three sets during the semifinals game. Way to go Freshmen!! Stay tuned for updates on the JV and Varsity teams final records in the upcoming weeks.
Dig Pink Rally
The volleyball teams will honor Breast Cancer Awareness  month with a Dig Pink Rallly on Weds., Oct 21 in the gym. Jones squads will face off against Lincoln Park High School teams beginning with a JV game at 4:30pm. A 5:15pm ceremony will honor those who have suffered from breast cancer, followed by the varsity game.
Admission is $5 or free with the purchase of a Dig Pink T-shirt, on sale at the event for $15 each.
Don't forget to pick up your JCP car magnet from the Joneswear Store. Proceeds benefit the JCP Baseball teams.
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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.
Joneswear's new lobby display case holds the new Under Armour Rivalry pants for ladies ($45), providing 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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This Week
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Monday 10/19
B Day schedule
Spirit Week: Juniors (Wild West)
5:30pm LSC Meeting
Tuesday 10/20
A Day schedule
Spirit Week: Sophomores (80s)
4:30pm Girls Volleyball @ Morgan Park
6:15pm Boys Soccer v. Fenwich
Wednesday 10/21
B Day schedule
Spirit Week: Freshmen (Pirates)
4:30pm Girls Volleyball Dig Pink Event
5pm Girls Swimming v. Latin
Thursday 10/22
A Day Schedule
Spirit Week: Seniors (Royalty)
Friday 10/23
B Day schedule
1:20pm Eagle Games
7pm Homecoming Dance
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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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| Friends of Jones |
Join us! The next 2015/2016 FOJ Board meeting, will be held on Thursday, Nov. 12, 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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FOJ 24/7
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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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