February 1, 2018
Greetings!

Parents with current freshmen, sophomores and juniors: if you did not receive your child’s 2018-2019 registration packet in the mail recently, please contact the guidance office. These packets contain timely information about next year so please review this information as soon as possible. The online registration form and registration fee of $200 (which was charged to your FACTS account on Thursday, Jan. 25) is due by Thursday, Mar. 15.
Complete registration information, including the registration timeline, can be found here .

Additionally, the packet contained information about 2018 summer courses, which will include PE and art classes this year. Only online registration will be accepted for the 2018 summer courses.

Julie Goetz, Director of Finance and Accounting | email
Steve Fuchs, Assistant Principal | email
Class of 2017 Athletic Hall of Fame Nominees to be Inducted More >

CJ Celebrates Catholic Schools Week 2018 More>

Christian Alexander Named Men's Soccer Coach More >

Eagles March for Life in Washington, D.C. More >
SOCIAL MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS 
Students in JCOWA participated in the annual Quiz Bowl. A team from CJ won and will now represent Dayton in the national competition. More >

Students in Project Lead the Way courses performed hands-on experiments this week including the examination of heart rates. More >
EAGLE EXCELLENCE
Several students were recently named Scholastic writing award winners. More >
NEWS   
PARENTS
ELC Cancelled
Thursday, Feb. 15
The ELC is cancelled on Thursday, Feb 15 due to Priority Course Registration Day. Students should make transportation plans to be picked up by 3:30 p.m.

Greg Mueller, Assistant Principal | email


College Credit Plus Help Session
Thursday, Mar. 22 | 4-7 p.m. Library
If you were unable to attend the College Credit Plus (CCP) parent/student presentation on earlier this week, you may find the presentation and steps to participation on the CJ website . It is very important to review this information carefully as there are multiple deadlines that must be met. CCP offers students the ability to earn college credit for free while they are still in high school. Courses may be taken at CJ, on a college campus, or online through a college. CJ is offering a help session on March 22 from 4 - 7 pm in the Library to answer questions and assist in the funding and application process.

Steve Fuchs, Assistant Principal | email


Ohio Catholic Federal Credit Union Catholic Education Scholarship
Applications Due by Friday, Mar. 2
The Ohio Catholic Federal Credit Union will be awarding $40,000 in Catholic elementary and high school scholarships for the 2018-2019 academic year. Scholarships will be based primarily on financial need and awarded in $500 increments. Learn more and apply here .
MINISTRY & SERVICE
From the Chaplain's Office
This Saturday is the Memorial of St. Blaise. He was a fourth century Bishop and Martyr. Legend tells us that he once saved a young boy who was choking on a fish bone. He has become the patron of illnesses of the throat, and there is a tradition of blessing throats on his feast day.  This Friday, students will have the opportunity to have their throats blessed during their lunch periods by a member of our Pastoral Team. Please encourage your students to receive this special blessing. St. Blaise, pray for us!

Fr. Bob Jones, SM | email


FLIGHT and Little Sibs Applications
Due Friday, Feb. 9
Applications are now available for juniors wishing to apply to FLIGHT for their senior year. They can pick up an application in Ministry & Service or download it here . Applications are due Friday, Feb. 9 and students also need to sign up for an interview.
Applications are also available for any sophomore or junior wishing to apply for Little Sibs for next school year. They can pick up an application in Ministry & Service or download it here . They are also due Friday, Feb. 9.   

Ministry & Service Sponsored Summer Trips
Applications Due Friday, Feb. 9
Ministry and Service sponsored summer trip applications are currently available in Ministry & Service and are due Friday, Feb. 9. For more information about these trips and how to pay the online deposit, click here .

Kelli Kinnear, Director of Ministry & Service | email
GUIDANCE OFFICE AND OPPORTUNITIES
Wright Patterson Officers' Spouses' Club Scholarship
Wednesday, Feb. 21- APPLICATION DEADLINE
Click here for details about the Scholarship Application and Eligibility Form for the Wright Patterson Officers' Spouses' Club. Last year we awarded $20,000 in scholarships to military dependents in the Greater Dayton area.

Kate Elder, Administrative Assistant |  email
CJ STEMM
16th Annual TechFest
Saturday, Feb. 17 and Sunday, Feb. 18
CJ STEMM will have a booth during the annual TechFest on Saturday, Feb. 17 and Sunday, Feb. 18. I am looking for student volunteers for this event. Students interested do not need prior Project Lead the Way course or other particular experience for this event. Contact me if your child is interested in volunteering. More information about TechFest can be found here .

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator | email
PERFORMING ARTS
PoPS Meeting
Wednesday, Feb. 21 | 7 p.m. | St. Joseph Conference Room
The next PoPS meeting will be Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. in the St. Joseph Conference Room. We will be discussing our Fish Fry basket and how we can help make the musical a smash success.

Mark Phillips, PoPS President |  email
ATHLETICS
CJ Fish Fry
Saturday, Mar. 24 | 6-11 p.m.
Online registration is now available for the CJ Fish Fry. Registration online is $15 or registration at the door is $20 - there are no printed tickets. If you would like to volunteer an item for the silent auction, please contact Marcia Northern. If you would like to volunteer to set up, clean up or help during the event, please click  here . 

Spring Sport Athletes
Final Forms Registration
Students planning on participating in a spring sport must have a Final Forms profile and up-to-date physical. Click here for more information.

Brian Reinhart, Director of Athletics | email

Upcoming Varsity Competitions:
Men's Basketball
Friday, Feb. 2 vs. Alter - 7:30 p.m. - HALL OF FAME GAME
Tuesday, Feb. 6 vs. LaSalle - 7:30 p.m.

Women's Basketball
Saturday, Feb. 3 vs. Carroll - 1:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 7 at Fenwick - 7:30 p.m.

Swimming & Diving
Saturday, Feb. 3 - Tipp Relay Meet

Wrestling
Saturday, Feb. 3 - Butler Dual
Thursday, Feb. 8 - Clinton Massie Dual
CALENDAR REMINDERS  
CJ Spirit Store
Open During the Friday, Feb. 2 Basketball Game Hours >
Dayton Children's Hospital Summer Volunteen Program - AVAILABLE NOW
Application Period: Thursdays, Feb. 1 - Feb. 8 | More >
STEMM Idol Speaker Series
Tuesday, Feb. 6 | CJ Library
Nadja Turek '96, a civil and environmental engineer. will talk about her career as a Woolpert Research and Development Facilitator.
Urban Plunge Orientation Meeting
Wednesday, Feb. 7 | Before School More >
Class of 2018 Senior Trip Mandatory Parent Meeting - LAST CALL
Wednesday, Feb. 7 | 7 p.m. | Auditorium
Seniors going on the senior trip should plan to attend a mandatory meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. in the CJ auditorium. It is required that at least one parent or guardian attend this meeting with their child. 

Angela Ruffolo, Teacher | email
Parent/Child Dances
Friday, Feb. 9 and Saturday, Feb. 10
No School
Friday, Feb. 16 - Monday, Feb. 19
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 | email
Softball - New Players Welcome
Open Gyms on Monday and Thursday nights | 7:30-9 p.m. | SCC
All Access National High School Design Competition
Monday, Feb. 12 - Deadline More >
Accounting Careers Awareness Program
Friday, Mar. 30 - APPLICATION DEADLINE More >
COMMUNITY BULLETIN  
Vandalia Optimist Club Essay Contest - LAST CALL
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 .

Darrell Wacker, Gen. Manager/Managing Editor, Vandalia Drummer News | email
Encounter
Saturday, Feb. 3 | 6:30-10 p.m. | Immaculate Conception Church
The next Encounter experience will be held on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 6:30-10 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Church. Students who attend Encounter will experience Eucharistic Adoration, a live band, and guest speaker. Learn more here .