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Upcoming Events
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Sept. 8
First Day of School
Sept. 10
8am FOJ Board Meeting
Sept. 17
7pm Back to School Night
Sept. 21
Senior Portrait Retakes
Sept. 24
6pm Senior College Planning Night
SAVE THE DATE
FOJ Friend-Raiser
Buddy Guy's Legends
Oct. 28
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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,
The leaves are beginning to change on the trees along State Street, so it must mean that school is about to start! We hope everyone has had a relaxing and rewarding summer with family and friends.
The first day of school is Tuesday, September 8, at 8:00 am. Students will follow a special schedule the first two days, attending their Academic Lab period first before going on to their regular classes. A copy of the first week's schedule follows below.
We are very excited about all the new things we have in store for your students this year. New programs, such as AP Capstone, computer science, dance, and expanded courses in pre-law and pre-engineering, are just a few of the innovative opportunities available to our students this year.
It is also my pleasure to welcome 24 outstanding new faculty members to our team, bringing our total professional staff to more than 100, including an added counselor, an ELL (English Language Learners) teacher, and our new assistant principal, Mr. Eric Mitchell. Our enrollment has grown from 880 just three years ago to 1670 students in grades 9 through 12.
Please plan to join us for our annual "Back-to-School" Night on Thursday, September 17. This is a great opportunity to walk through your students' schedules and meet the teachers they will be working with this year. Additional information is included with this letter.
We at Jones are committed to helping all students attain their full potential. Our "Ideal Graduate at Graduation" values continue to inform all our actions as we collaborate with our student and parent partners.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at
[email protected] or my direct office number, 773-534-8606.
Go Eagles!
P. Joseph Powers, Ph.D.
Principal
Jones College Prep
700 South State Street
Chicago, IL 60605
773-534-8606
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First Week of School Schedule
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First Week of School
September 8-11, 2015
Tuesday, September 8: A Day Special Schedule
* Ac Lab Start (35 minutes)
* Distribute IDs/Lanyards
* Distribute Locks/Locker Assignments
* Agenda Books, Student Code of Conduct Books
Wednesday, September 9: B Day Special Schedule
* Ac Lab Start (35 minutes)
* Distribute IDs/Lanyards
* Distribute Locks/Locker Assignments
* Agenda Books, Student Code of Conduct Books
* Ac Lab Procedures
Academic Lab 1:55-3:05pm: Class meetings
Students will report directly to their respective class meeting locations. Teachers should also attend these meetings according to their Academic Lab grade level.
Seniors: South Campus Cafeteria
Juniors: Student Union-North Campus Cafeteria
Sophomores: Robin Bennett Theater
Freshmen: The Eagles' Nest-Gym
Agendas: Academic Lab procedures, Policies and Procedure Changes, Homecoming, Class Business
Academic Lab Check In: 3:05-3:15
Thursday, September 10: A Day Schedule
Friday, September 11: B Day Special-Early Release
Academic Lab 1:45-2:05
Academic Lab Check In: 2:05-2:15
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Back to School Night
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Back-to-School Night
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Welcome to "Back-to-School Night" at Jones College Prep. Parents will follow an abbreviated "mini" version of their student's schedule. During the evening, you will meet with each of your student's teachers, who will share information about the class, learning activities and expectations, grading, etc. Please plan to arrive by 6:45 PM to pick up a copy of your student's schedule before going to the Period 1 class at 7:00 PM. Student ambassadors will be available to help you locate classrooms.
Special Events:
5:00 - 6:45: FOJ Parent Welcome and Joneswear Sales Lobby, South Campus
6:15 - 6:45: Freshman Parents / Counselors Meeting
Robin Bennett Theater, South Campus
Evening Schedule:
6:45 - 7:00: Pick Up Student Schedules, Lobby, South Campus
7:00 - 7:15: Period 1
Welcome, Student Schedules, General Announcements
7:25 - 7:35 Period 2
7:45 - 7:55 Period 3 A, B, C
8:05 - 8:15 Period 4
8:25 - 8:35 Period 5
8:45 - 8:55 Period 6
9:05 - 9:15 Period 7 A, B, C
Please note the following:
- Friends of Jones will be selling Joneswear in the lobby, 5:00 - 6:45 PM. Sales will stop promptly at 6:45 so our FOJ volunteers are not late for 1st period!
- Attend only periods 1-7, but not Academic Lab.
- Classrooms are in both buildings. Three-digit room numbers are in the North Campus building and four-digit room numbers are in the South Campus building.
- Parking: Please remember that there will be no parking available on campus. You may wish to make plans for off-site parking or use public transportation.
"Back-to-School Night" is a terrific opportunity for you to experience a day in the life of your students and learn firsthand about their school experience here at Jones. We hope you will be able to join us on September 17 and look forward meeting you.
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From the Counseling Dept.
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Counseling Dept 101: For Freshman Parents
Would you like to know who your child's counselor is and how to contact them? Want to know more about counseling department programming and the ways counselors work to support students during their transition into Jones? Have questions about where to find resources to help your child be successful in high school and beyond? Come to Counseling Department 101: for Freshman Parents!
We'll look forward to seeing you at the welcome reception before Back to School Night. Please join us on 9/17/15 from 6:15-6:45pm in the South Auditorium.
This new special event is designed to introduce freshman parents to the Counseling Dept. Counseling 101 will take place just before the Back to School Night schedule kicks off.
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Meet JCP's New AP
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Meet Mr. Mitchell 
This summer, Jones College Prep hired Mr. Eric Mitchell as its new Assistant Principal, joining Ms. Plunkett and Mr. Fay as well as Dr. Powers. Here he answers a few questions on his background and first impressions of Jones.
Q: What is your background?
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My story begins in the suburbs of the city of Hartford, CT. I was born to a family of educators. The importance of education was instilled in me then. I came to the Midwest to further my education as a student at Northwestern University. I completed my undergraduate degree and began teaching in the Evanston community. For 10 years I taught social studies and language arts at one of the most ethnically and socio-economically diverse schools in the city. During my 10 years in the classroom, I also held the titles of department chair and team leader. During this time I also had the opportunity to obtain my Master's degree in Educational Leadership from National Louis University.
My leadership experiences have been vast. After obtaining my Master's I felt the need to grow as a leader. I left Evanston to join Chicago Public Schools as an instructional specialist for a high school dropout prevention program. There, I helped teachers improve their instructional practices through observations, modeling, coaching and reflective practices. During this time I also developed curriculum and assessments as well as provided professional development to teachers and administrators focusing on data informed decision making and improving school culture and climate. Over the past four years, I have experienced being an assistant principal at the elementary and high school levels for Chicago Public Schools. I also had the opportunity to be the principal of a 7th-12th grade charter school.
Q: What was your first impression of Jones College Prep?
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My first few weeks at Jones have been great! I have been well received by all the staff, students, and parents that I've met. I am currently in "sponge mode". I am learning everything that I can about what it means to be part of the Jones Family.
Q: What are you most looking forward to in your new job?
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My various leadership experiences have prepared me for this opportunity at Jones. I am truly excited to be able to work with Dr. Powers, Ms. Plunkett, Mr. Fay and the entire Jones Community. I look forward to helping to make this school year spectacular.
Q: What are your interests outside of school?
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When I am not an administrator, I find my work balance by spending quality time with my wife and three children doing various activities. I also like to exercise regularly, read and I'm quite the movie buff.
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Become a Jones Volunteer
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Please consider Volunteering with Friends of Jones. There are many ways to volunteer--one-time events or ongoing experiences. If you did not share your volunteer interests with us at Registration last week, please click on this LINK and fill out the brief Volunteer Interest Survey.
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Igniting Students & Staff
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Through the generous donations of the Jones community, Friends of Jones funded Freshman Connection this summer, hosting members of the Class of 2019 over two weeks of orientation and team building.
The frosh welcome extended to the one-day Ignite event in August when students met with their senior ELITE mentors for more team-building and pirate-themed fun. The mentors warmed up to the task by practicing their games with teachers and staff prior.
Good luck, freshmen!
Last week, the mentors applied their team-building skills to the teachers and staff.
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Save the Date: Run With the Eagles
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Run With the Eagles
Please plan on being part of our first annual 5k fun run and walk to support JCP athletics.
Where: Washington Park (Near University of Chicago)
When: Sunday October 25th at 10am
Why: Proceeds to support JCP Athletics. Each paid entry will receive a t-shirt.
Who: Everyone is welcome. There will be special awards given to the top student, faculty, alumni and community finishers
Please save the date and encourage your classmates, teachers, parents and friends to attend. To register, please click on this LINK.
This a great opportunity to bring the entire JCP community together for a good cause. If you are interested in helping organize or volunteer please contact Sarah Jones at [email protected].
Go Eagles!
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Welcome back, Teachers!
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Teacher Appreciation Lunch
In early September, FOJ held a catered lunch for teachers to welcome them back to the new school year.
 
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Joneswear
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JONES STORE
The Joneswear Store is back and restocked with new items. Parents, please come check it out during the Joneswear Pop-Up Store, open prior to Back to School Night, Sept. 17 from 5-6:45pm.
Students may purchase Joneswear at the Jones Store, located on the third floor of the South Building. Our regular hours are:
Every Thursday during Lunch 11:15am-1:45pm QUESTIONS REGARDING JONESWEAR? WOULD YOU LIKE TO VOLUNTEER? Contact Cairon Dietsch-Jones at [email protected].
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Sports Central
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Fall Sports...
...are underway, including girls soccer, tennis, volleyball and cross country, and boys soccer, cross country and golf. Biweekly updates will be coming, beginning with the next issue.
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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This Week
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Monday 9/7
No School: Labor Day
Tuesday 9/8
A Day special schedule
Wednesday 9/9
B Day special schedule
Thursday 9/10
A Day Schedule
Friday 9/11
B Day schedule- early dismissal
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| Friends of Jones |
Join us! The next 2015/2016 FOJ Board meeting, will be held on Sept. 10, 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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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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