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Upcoming Events
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Sept. 14
7pm Back to School Night
Oct. 9
Columbus Day - No school
Oct. 11
5:30pm FOJ Friend-raiser
Buddy Guy's Legends
Oct. 14
JCP Open House for Rising Freshmen
Oct. 22
10 am JCP Eagle Run 5K
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Friends of Jones
Board of Directors
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Cairon Dietsch-Jones
Chair
Jane Goodrich
Vice Chair
Veronica Gomez
Secretary
Vicki Crockett
Treasurer
Michelle Mitchell
Assistant Treasurer
Linda Beck
Communications
Barbara Kizziah
Annual Fund
Brian Massengill
Corporate Development
Kathy Smith
Cory Gonzalez
Leslie Senn
Spring Online Auction
Bonnie Schulgasser
Jenni Pencyla
Fall Event
Laura Brauer
Melvina Lloyd
Hospitality
Julie Weisman
Joneswear
Michelle Muscgrove
Academic Booster
Melvina Lloyd
Counseling Booster
Julie Bedore
Sports Boosters
KK Cleland
Manny Onate Jr.
Alumni Boosters
Raquel Don
Volunteers
Ann Ross
Library Volunteer Coordinator
Kristine Kinder
Class Liaison
Linda Beck
Amy Carlozo
FOJ Newsletter
Stacy Bruce
FOJ Website
Denise Eichorn
Social Media
Sarah Jones
5K Eagle Run
Doreen Lubeck
Donor System Management
Dan Sheffield
Database Management
click here for contact information
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Double Blue Ribbon Recipient!
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From Dr. Powers
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Dear Jones Family,
Welcome to another great year at Jones College Prep!
As Jones approaches its 80th year as a high school, we have much to celebrate and much to look forward to. Although we have had an illustrious career in other iterations, including the famous Jones Commercial, it is as JCP that we have really come into our own. Jones consistently ranks in the top three high schools in the state of Illinois and continues to be recognized locally and nationally as among the best public high schools in the country. This is all thanks to the vision, dedication, and strength of our school family, our teachers, parents, and, of course, our terrific students.
We welcome 1900 students this year, largest enrollment in our school's history, as well as a highly talented faculty of 113. We have 10 new teachers joining us this year, and are very excited by the richness of their experience and commitment to our kids. We also look forward to working with our Friends of Jones and Local School Council as we continue building on our school's record of success.
- LSC Parent Vacancy Available: The Jones LSC has a position available for a parent representative. If you are interested, please contact me and plan to attend the September 11 LSC meeting, which will be in the Library Media Center at 5:30 pm.
- Back-to-School Night (September 14): Please mark your calendars for our Back-to-School Night on Thursday, September 14. This is a great opportunity for you to meet your students' teachers and follow the kids' schedules. Please visit our website, jonescollegeprep.org, for further details.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at any time at [email protected] or on my direct office line, 773-534-8606. You can also follow me on Twitter @PJOSEPHPOWERS.
Sincerely,
P. Joseph Powers, Ph.D.
Principal
Jones College Prep
700 South State Street
Chicago, IL 60605
773-534-8606
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FOJ Access
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If you haven't already, be sure to
LOG IN to our new Friends of Jones parent database, FOJ Access.
We've made it easier than ever for you to stay connected to Friends of Jones.
FOJ Access is your one stop to gain access to the FOJ Online Directory, receive FOJ news, make donations, purchase FOJ event tickets, volunteer for FOJ events and more. You can also to update your contact information and track your individual donation history and activities throughout your tenure as a Jones Parent.
Every parent already has a separate account created. Please DO NOT "Create a New Account"; also DO NOT "Create a Joint Account."
FIRST TIME CONNECTION?
Simply go to
www.FOJAccess.org and use your e-mail address as your login name, then click on "Forgot Password?" Enter your e-mail address again to be sent a link to create your own login name and password.
E-mail address not found? As hard as we try, sometimes e-mails get lost in the shuffle. Contact us
here and we'll be sure your e-mail address is in our database so you can set up your account.
A FEW OTHER DETAILS:
· Please note that EACH PARENT has a separate account and is responsible for setting up individual login information.
· FOJ Access is NOT a CPS database and is separate from the CPS Parent Portal. It will show as z2systems.com in your web address.
· This database is a brand new project run primarily by parent volunteers. Please bear with us while we work out the kinks and get things running as smoothly as possible.
If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please contact Doreen Lubeck.
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Annual Fund
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WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL AND TO THE KICK-OFF OF THE 2017-2018 FOJ ANNUAL FUND!
We need you! Through the annual fund, FOJ helps to close the gap between the CPS budget and what it actually costs to run this amazing school.
This year JCP turns 80! To celebrate this momentous occasion, we are setting an ambitious goal: $250,000! In order to achieve success, we need 100% participation from the Jones community. And, we need your help in accomplishing our goal by the conclusion of first semester at the end of January!
In the past, Friends of Jones has made numerous academic and extra-curricular grants that have touched every student. In addition to continuing our support of these programs, this year we plan to contribute to the funding needed for the renovation of the auditorium in the old (north) building built in 1966!
Every family's contribution makes a difference and your generosity is appreciated! Please consider making your contribution today and help us kick off this campaign and the school year with a bang!
How can you contribute?
Make your gift online, through your FOJ Access account, today right
HERE! And be sure to track our progress on the annual fund thermometer hanging in the south building lobby.
With your help, Jones College Prep will continue SOARING TOWARD EXCELLENCE!
Thank you! Questions? contact
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| JCP 5K Eagle Run |
3rd Annual Eagle Run Sunday, October 22nd
Come join the fun!
When: Sunday, October 22. Race starts at 10am, pre-packet pick-up 8-9:30
Where: Washington Park near University of Chicago Campus in Hyde Park
Why: to come together with our diverse community of students, faculty and Jones families for a
healthy
day of fun. Plus, all proceeds go to student athletic clubs and sports teams
How: Sign up
HERE! $17.50 for all students and Jones faculty and staff, $35 for adults. Register by October 2 to receive a free race shirt.
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Back to School Night
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Back to School Night This Thursday
Back to School Night is Thursday, September 14, from 7-9pm. Parents have the opportunity to mimic their student's day at Jones, following their schedule to meet briefly in each class for an introduction by teachers and navigating to the next class after each bell. This is a great chance to get to know your student's curriculum, teachers and gain empathy for the commute they make each day throughout the JCP campus.
Plus...
For Freshman Parents Only
Counseling Dept. 101
at 6:15 in the Bennet Auditorium
JCP Counselors will share with parents the role they play and the support they provide students throughout students' four year tenure at school.
Don't miss it!
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Joneswear
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Back to School Pop-Up !
The Jones Store will be holding a pop-up shop in the school lobby on Back to School Night,
Sept. 14, from 5pm -- 7 pm.
Stop by to pick up spirit wear for the whole family.
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Diverse Learners
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JCP Diverse Learners Support Group
Meeting this Wednesday
The Diverse Learners Parent Support Group will hold our first meeting of the new school year on
Wednesday, September 13, from 6:00-7:00 in the Jones Library. Everyone is invited, but this meeting is especially for parents of freshmen with either 504 plans or IEPs. We'll talk about services and whom to contact about which issues, and we will answer questions about the transition to high school. Please join us! For additional information
Barb Cohen at
[email protected]
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Wanted: Law Internships
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Jones College Prep Pre-Law program is an academically rigorous, four-year, Honors level course of legal study. Students enrolled in this program complete one Pre-Law course per year as part of Jones' award winning Honors and Advanced Placement curriculum. In addition to in-class study, senior students will engage in a legal job shadow/experiential learning opportunity during their final, capstone year of the Pre-Law program.
We request your support in the second year of Jones College Prep's experiential learning placements. Jones College Prep values our educational partnerships within the private and public sectors as well as the government and we look very forward to sharing our brilliant scholars with you. Internship hosts are asked to provide placements for one or two Jones scholars for a 20-week session from mid-October to April. Students will shadow for approximately four hours per week, divided into two-hour segments on week day afternoons. A schedule of specific internship days will be available in early September, 2017. Students' tasks and experiences may reflect the specific needs of host sites.
We are seeking community partners or their friends and colleagues within the legal profession, legal departments of corporations or government entities, law enforcement, judiciary or other professions associated with the legal field to consider engaging with this wonderful program.
Jones CTE Law faculty, Laura Blackburn and Emlyn Ricketts, will provide continuous and reliable support to our internship hosts along with extensive professionalism and internship-readiness training for our scholars. Internship placements are a valuable educational experience for these wonderful students and future members of the workforce. Please contact Laura Blackburn
Join us in providing a legal education to the next generation of leaders!
Respectfully,
P. Joseph Powers, Principal
Emlyn Ricketts, Esq. & Laura Blackburn, Esq.
Honors Pre-Law Program (CTE), Jones College Prep High School
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| Teacher Appreciation |
On Tuesday, August 29, FOJ sponsored the annual
Teacher Appreciation Luncheon. Jones teachers and staff enjoyed a delicious lunch
catered by Lou Malnati's on State St. We would like to thank all of our FOJ volunteers. Special thanks to the dedicated and hardworking JCP building maintenance staff that helped us with this event.
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Volunteer Opportunites
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Interested in volunteering for the spring gala, FOJ's biggest event? Come to a meeting on September 27, 6pm in the JCP library and learn how you can help.
Library Volunteer Needed:
The Library has an opening for a parent volunteer on Mondays from 3:15-4:30 pm. If available, please contact
Ann.Ross@FriendofJones. org
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Library News
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Fine Amnesty
STUDENTS CAN ELIMINATE ALL EXISTING OVERDUE FINES!!!!
Many students have past fines for late book returns and/or currently overdue books. I am offering a
FINES AMNESTY
from today to September 29
. Students can eliminate all their overdue fines in two ways:
Return all overdue books to the library.
Students can click
here
to learn how to track their checked out books.
AND/OR
Get a library card.
Students can log in to their Chicago Public Library accounts on a school computer to
prove to me that they have a library card or an eCard that provides them access to Chicago Public Library's amazing resources
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This Week
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Monday 9/11
A Day
4:30pm Boys Soccer at Foreman HS
5:30pm LSC Meeting
Tuesday 9/12
B Day
4:30pm Girls Volleyball vs. Kennedy
Wednesday 9/13
A Day
Boys Golf CPS Dual Meet
4:30pm Boys Soccer at Steinmetz
6pm Diverse Learners Parent Support Group
Thursday 9/14
B Day
8am FOJ meeting
4:30pm Girls Volleyball at Lane Tech
6:15pm Counseling Dept. 101 (for Freshman Parents Only)
7pm Back to School Night
Friday 9/15
A Day
11:20am Senior Pictures (yearbook only)
Saturday 9/16
9am Girls Swimming at Young HS
10am Boys Soccer at Niles North
click
HERE for the JCP full calendar
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FOJ Friend-Raiser
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SAVE THE DATE!
Please join
the Friends of Jones Board, JCP administration and teachers, and fellow Jones parents at our
2017 Annual Buddy Guy's Friend-Raiser
Wednesday, October 11 from 5:30 - 9:00 pm
This adults-only event will feature entertainment from the Jones College Prep jazz band and Buddy Guy musicians as well as a Southern buffet dinner and cash bar.
Tickets are $40 online, $45 at the door
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS CLICK
HERE
Note: All tickets, including those purchased online, will be held at the door of the event.
700 South S. Wabash Street
(just around the corner from Jones College Prep)
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Girls Volleyball
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| JCP Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball Team |
The JV team made it to the city championships in 2016, placing 2nd and 1st in the city respectively. They have won city two years in a row now and plan to go for a 3rd and a 4th title! Half of the 2017 team is made up of very talented freshmen. The JV team is off to a great season and is currently undefeated 4-0.
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| JCP Girls Volleyball Varsity Team |
Varsity is off to a strong start with a record of 6-3 and a 2nd Place in the Silver Division of the Metea Valley Tournament. Conference play has already begun with victories against Lincoln Park, Von Steuben and Harlan. Varsity is expected to finish toward the top of the conference even though they graduated two 4 year varsity members last year. Returning players expected to make big contributions are seniors Jill Kavalauskas, Mariela Szrom and Ana Bianchi and junior Bailey Davis.
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th JV and Varsity will play at home next Tuesday 9/12 against Kennedy.
The annual Dig Pink event, to benefit the Side Out Foundation in the fight against Breast Cancer, will be held at home on Oct 4th vs. Lane Tech.
Matches start at 5pm. There will be door prizes, concessions, raffles a bake sale and more!
Go Girls!
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Friends of Jones
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Join us!
The first 2016/2017 FOJ Board meeting, will be held on Thursday, Sept. 14, 8 am, south building library.
Friends of Jones is the parent-led non-profit that raises money, volunteers and enthusiasm for the school. We provide funds and support for JCP school expenses not covered by Chicago Public Schools. These include iPads, research subscriptions, sports teams, arts events, student travel opportunities, 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 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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