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Upcoming Events
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Sept. 21
Senior Portrait Retakes
Sept. 24
6pm Senior College Planning Night
Sept. 29
7pm FOJ Parent Education Night
Oct. 12
Columbus Day - no school
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
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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 for helping make the start of our new school year such a success. Attendance has been outstanding (over 98%), and we had a great turnout for our annual Back-to-School Night on September 17. Our enrollment as of this week is 1,667. Even with this large student population, Jones retains its strong sense of community.
Please remember to check the FOJ newsletter and our
jonescollegeprep.org website to follow all the events and news at Jones.
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].
Sincerely,
P. Joseph Powers, Ph.D.
Principal
Jones College Prep
700 South State Street
Chicago, IL 60605
773-534-8606
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| Class banners in the school lobby welcome students back to school |
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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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Q&A with Librarian Francis Feeley |
JCP's new librarian Francis Feeley comes to Jones from the CPS elementary school Inter-American Magnet School, Chicago's longest standing Spanish/English dual language  program, where he worked as the school librarian for nine years.
A native of Buffalo, New York, he originally came to the Midwest to attend the University of Notre Dame, where he studied psychology, and later returned to Buffalo to get his masters in school psychology at State University of New York. He's been working for CPS since 1994 and enjoys swimming, singing, theater, skiing, travel, history, politics, world affairs and "Spanish language everything" in addition to reading.
Recently FOJ asked Mr. Feeley about the books that shaped him and his first impressions of Jones.
Q: What books most inspired or affected you as a young reader?
A: I attended what could be described as a "college prep high school" at Canisius, the all-boys Jesuit high school in Buffalo. We read a lot of classics, and I was amazed then by how our instructors guided us to discover connections between those works and our own lives and communities in works such as Great Expectations by Charles Dickens and To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. I also fell immediately in love with the work of William Shakespeare, and that enthusiasm propelled me with into the world of theatre as an audience member and an actor.
Q: What are your favorite books/authors today?
A: I enjoy a wide range of books but I get really excited about historical nonfiction. I am doing my best to figure out how we - as humanity - have arrived at this point in history and what we must do to confront the many challenges we face as a result of our actions in the past and present. I read a lot of books about colonial history, United States history, Mexican history, and the history of the Ancient Americas. Recent favorites include King Leopold's Ghost by Adam Hochschild (which I paired with Barbara Kingsolver's fictional The Poisonwood Bible) and The Empire of Necessity by Greg Grandin. Right now I am in the middle of 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus by Charles C. Mann.
Q: What's your first impression of the library?
A: The library is beautiful! It's a flexible and well equipped space that can host multiple groups at the same time (indoors OR outdoors!). The print collection is excellent and has plenty of room to grow. The floor to ceiling windows provide beautiful views as the city of Chicago's rich history and vibrant present beckon at all times. The energy the students bring to the space is positive, productive, and infectious! The library is an ideal space to build excitement around learning, including learning that combines curriculum content and student interests with educational technology. I hope to contribute to a culture at Jones where students access and analyze information effectively and create and share unique and compelling information products.
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FOJ Friend-raiser
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Please join JCP Administration, Staff and Parents at FOJ's annual
Fall Friend-raiser
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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 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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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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Volunteers Wanted
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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 three 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 12:00pm-3:00pm.
Homecoming Dance
Friday, October 23. Dance is 7-10pm,
Volunteers needed from 5:30-10pm.
5K Eagle Run
Sunday, October 25. Packet Pick-up is 8-9:30am. Race starts at 10:00am.
Volunteer Shifts vary from 7:30am-12:30pm
Questions about volunteering? Please contact volunteer coordinator Eileen Dordek at
[email protected].
Thank you!
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Senior College Planning Night
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Mark your calendars!
Senior College Planning Night will be held on SEPTEMBER 24, 2015 AT 6PM IN THE SOUTH BUILDING AUDITORIUM.
This is the ONLY evening event we will have for both students and parents so be sure to attend. The counselors will discuss the college application process, scholarship application process and the financial aid process.
We will also be distributing the College Knowledge for Seniors guidance curriculum schedule. Families will get their JCP College Planning Handbook, a necessary tool for navigating this exciting but sometimes confusing process
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Parent Education Night
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On September 29 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.
At next week's event, there will be a special film screening and a speaker to be announced in a mailing soon. Please plan to join us in the Robin Bennett Auditorium!
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FOJ Seeks Corporate Supporters
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Join the Friends of Jones Corporate Support Committee!
The corporate support committee is charged with securing corporate financial and in-kind support for Friends of Jones.
Our goals for the 2015-2016 school year are:
1. Secure $35,000 in corporate support for the Spring Event
2. Work with the Annual Fund Committee to secure matching corporate gifts.
3. Develop long-term plans to secure additional corporate support to enhance Jones College Prep programs.
There are a variety of opportunities for parents to lend their skills to the Corporate Support Committee. If you are interested in learning more, please contact David Tabak at [email protected].
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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.
Sign up before October 1 to beat the price increase and have a chance to win a $25 gift card to NotesworthyNotes!
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 LINK.
Go Eagles!
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Joneswear
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JONES STORE
As many of you saw during our huge Pop-Up Sale at Back to School Night last week (pictured at right), the Joneswear Store is stocked with new items, including new T-shirts -- long and short sleeve -- from Under Armour.  In addition, we have a new display case in the lobby (pictured at left). Check it for new items next time you are at school.
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
Golf: The golf team had it first win over Whitney Young High School on Thursday night.
Volleyball:
The girls volleyball teams are off to a great start! The varsity team (above) suffered their first loss against Northside Prep, bringing their record to 8-1, with JV improving their record to 6-4. The JV team (below) put up a good fight against some strong teams at a recent tournament going 2-2 and landing in 5th place overall. The freshmen team lost a few matches at their recent tournament, leaving their record at 8-3. All three teams have more upcoming home games in September and October, usually on Tuesdays or Thursdays starting at 4:30pm. Hope you can make it to a game to cheer the girls on to victory!
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].
Sports Boosters
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Monthly Meeting - The Sports Boosters hold monthly meetings on the first Tuesday of every month. The next will be held October 6 at 6pm. Questions? Please contact Julie Bedore at [email protected].
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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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Join us! The next 2015/2016 FOJ Board meeting, will be held on 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 9/21
B Day schedule
Senior Portrait retakes for Yearbook
Tuesday 9/22
A Day special schedule
3:25pm Dance Team tryouts
4:30pm Girls Tennis v. Taft
4:30pm Girls Volleyball @ Young
5pm Boys Soccer v. Aspira
Wednesday 9/23
B Day schedule
3:25pm Dance Team tryouts
4pm Boys Golf v. Taft
Thursday 9/24
A Day Schedule
4:30pm Freshman Girls V'ball @ DePaul
4:30pm Girls Tennis v. Northside
4:30pm Girls V'ball v. DePaul
5pm Boys Soccer @ Marine Military
6pm Senior College Planning Night
Friday 9/25
B Day schedule- early dismissal
4:30pm Girls V'Ball @ University
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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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