Greetings!
Each summer,
CJ provides faith-centered and service learning experiences to students to
help them grow in their faith and servitude to those who are less fortunate. This summer, we are excited to offer the following experiences:
- Solsberry, Indiana (June 4-8, $300, limit of 14 students, open to all grades). This rural plunge experience gives students the opportunity to work with local partnerships during the day, reflection and prayer in the evening, and a lot of fun in-between. Students from Moeller High School will also join in this mission experience with CJ
- Taos, New Mexico (June 10-15, $1,150 - $1,350 depending on airfare, limit of 15 students in current grades 10-12). This mission trip experience is designed to immerse 15 CJ students in direct community service at the Taos Pueblo (a Native American reservation, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in North America). Students will spend their time working with Preschool Native American children at the Taos Pueblo Head Start program and participate in agricultural and community restoration projects designed to enhance the quality of life at the Pueblo.
- Cincinnati, Ohio (June 24-29, $270, limit of four students in current grades 9-11). This mission trip, called Rooted in the Vine, is a week-long immersion experience based on Catholic Social Teaching that offers students the chance to cultivate their faith, do hands-on service, and learn about the social justice issues affecting their community. Students will also connect with people in urban and rural settings and serve neighbors in need with St. Vincent de Paul.
- Steubenville Youth Conference (June 29 - July 1, $270, limit of 15 students, open to all grades). Students are invited to experience the love of God in a new and more profound way through the Steubenville Youth Conference. The conference program includes daily Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, internationally-known speakers, and small group discussions.
- LIFE Week ($275, limit of 6 students in grades 10 & 11). LIFE Week allows students to grow in their relationship with God and to be faith leaders in their home schools. Students on this trip will join other students from Marianist high schools and come to understand more fully what it means to be Marianist.
Students will have the opportunity to hear about each of these service learning experiences during homerooms on Monday, Jan. 22. Applications will be available to students at that time. Additional information about each mission trip is available on the
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Kelli Kinnear, Director of Ministry & Service |
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Nominate a Teacher for the Big Hoopla STEM Teacher Award
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Students Help Hurricane Victims During Language Week
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Students in the ASL classes provided a morning prayer as the 2018 Language Week officially wrapped up.
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Head football coach Marcus Colvin was named the DIII Coach of the Year by the Miami Valley Football Coaches Association and one of two head coaches for the Miami Valley Football Coaches Association's All-Star ga
me. Assistant coach Cory Hardin was named Assistant Coach of the Year by the Miami Valley Football Coaches Association
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Congratulations to the men's and women's swimming teams for breaking five school records at the Coaches Classic Invitational.
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School Delays and Closings
Decisions about delaying or cancelling school are made by reviewing affected locations of our students, who are spread across more than 50 zip codes. Calls are made when at least 30% of our students' home districts are affected. While we want our students to be in the learning environment as much of the school year as possible, it is also our responsibility to ensure they can arrive and leave the school safely. CJ's attendance policy allows your child to follow your local public district plan for the day if CJ does not delay/close and it will count as an excused absence. Please call OSS to report an absence if you choose to do this on an inclement weather day.
School Schedule Change
Friday, Feb. 16 - No School
There will be no school on Friday, Feb. 16. This is due to the CJ community going above and beyond their item and monetary goals during Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week in the fall. This will be a four-day weekend for students as there is no school on Monday, Feb. 19 for President's Day.
John Marshall, Principal |
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Parent/Child Dances -
THEME UPDATE
Friday, Feb. 9 and Saturday, Feb. 10
The father/daughter dance will be held on Friday, Feb. 9 and the mother/son dance will be held on Saturday, Feb. 10. The Theme for the parent dances is "I am Your #1 Fan." Feel free to dress in the theme by wearing your favorite sports team outfits. There will be a costume contest! Both dances will be held at Bainbridge Hall from 8-10:30 p.m. The cost is $20 per couple. Tickets will only be sold at the door.
Angela Ruffolo, Teacher |
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From the Chaplain's Office
Bicentennial Closing Celebration | Saturday, Jan. 20 | 4:30 p.m. -
LAST CALL
The Marianist Family in the Dayton area is closing the celebrations of the Bicentennial of the Marianist Sisters, Brothers and Priests on Saturday, Jan. 20 at 4:30 p.m. with the celebration of the Eucharist in the Frericks Center. The Eucharist will be followed by a social in the Frericks Center with a special preview of the show,
Spectacle,
which is a new musical written about the foundation of the Marianist Family. Although registration is not essential, it is appreciated to help plan the social. Please reply to
rectorevents@udayton.edu
or call 229-2899. Additional information can be found
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Fr. Bob Jones, SM |
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Kairos Retreat
January 23-26
Our third senior Kairos retreat will be next week. Students received permission forms on Wednesday, Jan. 17, which are due back this Friday, Jan. 19 during their homeroom meeting. At this meeting they will receive a packing list and other information about the retreat. Students taking medication while on retreat are reminded to send in their medical forms and medication to the nurse before the retreat. Please keep the students, student leaders and chaperones in your prayers.
Kelli Kinnear, Director of Ministry & Service |
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GUIDANCE OFFICE AND OPPORTUNITIES
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Barnard College Summer Camp
Available for Sophomore and Junior Girls
Summer camps in New York City at Barnard College range in interests from dance, to liberal arts, to leadership. Learn more
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Kate Elder, Administrative Assistant |
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Dayton Children's Hospital Summer Volun-teen Program
Application Available Thursday, Feb. 1
The application for the Dayton Children's Hospital Summer Volun-teen Program will be available on Thursday, Feb. 1 and is only available for one week. Students can prepare to apply
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Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator |
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Upcoming Varsity Competitions:
Men's Basketball
Friday, Jan. 19 at McNicholas - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 20 vs. Springfield - 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 23 at Northmont - 7:30 p.m.
Women's Basketball
Saturday, Jan. 20 at Badin - 2 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 22 vs. Fairborn - 7:30 p.m.
Bowling
Monday, Jan. 22 vs. Alter - 4 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 25 vs. Purcell Marian - 4 p.m.
Swimming & Diving
Saturday, Jan. 20 - Tipp Dual Meet
Indoor Track
Saturday, Jan. 20 at Bowling Green
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CJ Spirit Store
Additional Winter Hours Added
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Class of 2018 -
Student Recognition
Please bring all college acceptance letters and all scholarship award letters to the guidance office. We need this information to include in the awards program.
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Art in Architecture Student Design Competition -
LAST CALL
Registration Deadline - Friday, Jan. 19
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STEMM Idol Speaker Series -
LAST CALL
Tuesday, Jan. 23 | Scholarships Available for John Hopkins Engineering Course
Kanesha Hall, the STEM Programming Manager at Clark State Community College, will speak to students as part of the STEMM Idol Speaker Series on Tuesday, Jan. 23. She will share details about the full scholarship opportunities for current 10, 11, and 12 grade students that will allow them to participate in an engineering innovation four-week course this summer through Johns Hopkins University.
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After Prom Planning Meeting
Thursday, Jan. 25 | 6-7 p.m.
The next After Prom planning meeting will be held on Thursday, Jan. 25 from 6-7 p.m. for any parents interested in helping to plan or volunteer for this year's After Prom on Saturday, Apr. 14.
Greg Mueller, Assistant Principal |
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College Credit Plus Parent Meeting
Tuesday, Jan. 30 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Cafeteria
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Men's Volleyball Open Gym
Sundays in January and February | SCC
The men's volleyball team is holding open gyms every Sunday in January and February from 4 - 5:30 p.m. in the SCC. New players are welcome!
Megan Marrinan, Men's Volleyball Head Coach |
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Softball -
New Players Welcome
Open Gyms on Monday and Thursday nights | 7:30-9 p.m. | SCC
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Class of 2018 Senior Trip -
Final Payment Due Wednesday, Jan. 31
Washington, D.C. | March 19-23, 2018
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All Access National High School Design Competition
Monday, Feb. 12 -
Deadline
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Vandalia Optimist Club Essay Contest
Due Friday, Feb. 2
The Optimist Club Essay Contest is open to any student who lives in the boundaries of the Vandalia-Butler school district including students at St. Christopher and CJ.
Cash prizes will be awarded in three categories:
- Grades 4-5
- Grades 6-8
- Grades 9-12
The top overall winner will be entered into the district contest to be eligible for a scholarship. Essays are due by Friday. Feb. 2 and can be submitted via email at
dwacker@aimmedia@midwest.com
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Darrell Wacker, Gen. Manager/Managing Editor, Vandalia Drummer News |
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