October 19, 2017
Greetings!

The CJ community will participate in the national Red Ribbon Week. This year's theme is, "Your Future is Key, So Stay Drug Free." Here are a few things being planned at CJ to support Red Ribbon Week:

  • Friday, Oct. 20: Red Ribbon Youth Summit - a few students will be attending this regional planning conference in Cincinnati to discuss ways to improve drug prevention and awareness efforts in high schools.
  • Monday, Oct. 23: Red Ribbon Week Kick Off - with posters around school by students in Lori Dozer's health class, special morning prayers on the theme of drug abuse, all homerooms will have a special meeting and hear a student TedTalk on the topic of substance abuse and its effects on families, and Eagle Pride and Vega will be participating in Our Lady of the Rosary's celebration of Red Ribbon Week in their walk to the Kroc Center.
  • Tuesday, Oct. 24: Students will have the opportunity to sign the Drug Free Pledge at all lunches

Parents are encouraged to use this opportunity to discuss this important topic with their children. For more information and resources including a Parent Pledge, visit redribbon.org .

Greg Mueller, Assistant Principal | email
Three Students Commended for PSAT Scores More >

STEMM Idol Speaker: Jenna Decker More >
SOCIAL MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS 
Students had the option to participate in a day of solemn silent solidarity this week. More >

The football team visited fellow Marianist school, Moeller, ahead of their game on Saturday. More >
NEWS   
PARENTS

1st Quarter Report Cards
Available in NetClassroom
First quarter report cards will be posted in NetClassroom on Thursday, Oct. 19 by 3 p.m. A printed copy will be given to students in homerooms on Friday, Oct. 20.

Schedule Changes - REMINDER
Thursday, Oct. 26 and Friday, Oct. 27
There is a noon dismissal on Thursday, Oct. 26 due to parent-teacher conferences. There will be no Eagle Learning Center after school this day and all students must be out of the building by 12:30 in order to prepare for conferences. 
There is no school on Friday, Oct. 27 so students may participate in Make a Difference Day.

Parent-Teacher Conferences - LAST CALL
Thursday, Oct. 26 | 1:30-4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.
Parent-teacher conferences will be held on Thursday, Oct. 26 from 1:30 - 4 p.m. and 5 - 8 p.m. New for this year, parents will sign up online here ahead of time for conferences. For questions regarding online conference sign up, please contact Kate Elder in the Guidance Office. 

Steve Fuchs, Assistant Principal | email


Josten's - Class of 2018
Homeroom Meeting | Monday, Oct. 30
Seniors will attend a meeting during homeroom on Monday, Oct. 30 regarding graduation announcement options.

Class of 2018
Important Dates to Remember
Click here for important dates to remember ahead of the commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2018.

Kelly Muhl, Administrative Assistant | email


Class of 2018 Senior Trip
Washington, D.C. | March 19-23,2018
Registration is now open for the Class of 2018 senior trip to Washington, D.C. More details and the registration form can be found here.

Angela Ruffolo, Teacher | email


Annual Fund Update
Isn’t it amazing that 3,800 people believe that CJ is worthy of their charitable giving and they want to invest in your child’s education? This is the beauty of the Annual Fund. Alumni, parents, faculty, staff and friends of CJ unify for one common goal - the gift of a Catholic education. 
Thanks to this generous community, the Annual Fund, along with our endowment and outside funding, contribute nearly 50% toward the cost of educating your student. 
You can read more about the CJ Annual Fund, including the 2017 annual report and some of our student impact stories on the CJ website .

Elaine Bonner, Annual Giving Coordinator | email


TEDxYouth Dayton
Friday, March 9, 2018 | Wright State University
Speaker and volunteer applications are being accepted now for the TEDxYouth Dayton event on March 9. Details and applications can be found here .

AJ Grimm, Counselor | email


CJ Spirit Store
New Items Available
Beanies, ball caps and more are now available in the CJ Spirit Shop and CJ Spirit Trailer. Rally towels will also be available early next week ahead of the Alter football game. The Spirit Shop is open before school on Thursdays and during student lunches on Fridays. The Spirit Trailer will be open during the home football games on Friday, Oct. 20 and 27. Store hours and additional ways to shop are on the CJ website .
MINISTRY & SERVICE

From the Chaplain's Office
During the month of November, the Church remembers All the Faithful Departed. You are invited to write the names of family and friends who have died in the past year in the CJ Book of Remembrance which is located in Ministry & Service. These individuals will be remembered at our CJ Masses during November.  
This Friday morning, we welcome members of Eagle Pride to our morning Mass at 7:20 a.m. in the CJ Chapel. All are invited to join us in this Eucharistic celebration.

Fr. Bob Jones, SM, CJ Chaplain | email


Junior Retreat
October 23-24
Next week is our first junior retreat of the year. Permission forms were due to Ministry & Service this week and students attended a homeroom meeting on Monday, Oct. 16 where they received a packing list and information about the retreat. Any students who need to take medication while on retreat need to turn in a form and medication to the school nurse before the retreat. Please keep the juniors, senior leaders and chaperones in your prayers.

Make A Difference Day Weekend
Friday, Oct. 27 and Saturday, Oct. 28
Each year CJ sends students all over the Miami Valley to join hundreds of others who take the opportunity to volunteer during United Way's national Make A Difference Day. Students had the opportunity this week to sign up for one of 15 different service opportunities for Make a Difference Day. They will receive their final placements and permission forms next week.

Kelli Kinnear, Director of Ministry & Service | email
COLLEGE VISITS AND OPPORTUNITIES
University of Notre Dame College Visit
Monday, Oct. 23 | 7-8:15 p.m. | CJ Auditorium
College Fair
Tuesday, Oct. 24 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Miami Hamilton Campus | More >
Court Reporting School
Saturday, Oct. 28 | 9 a.m. - Noon | More >
Science and Engineering Apprenticeship Program
Application Deadline - Tuesday, Oct. 31 | More >
University of S t. Francis School of Creative Arts - Talent Scholarship Day
Saturday, Nov. 1 & Friday, Dec. 1 | Flyer >
Class of 2018
College Application Deadlines

  • Wednesday, Nov. 1 college application deadline - requests are due in guidance by noon.
  • Friday, Dec. 1 college application deadline - requests are due in guidance by noon.
  • Any college application deadline between Wednesday, Dec. 15 and Wednesday, Jan. 6 are due in guidance by noon on December 15.

If students need help getting started, they should use this  checklist and stop by guidance if they have questions. Students should send in official test scores as soon as they are received and not wait until the last minute.

2018 Best Colleges Rankings and Hidden Gems
Click here for the 2018 Best Colleges Rankings and Hidden Gems according to College Raptor.

Emily Saunders, Administrative Assistant | email
CJ STEMM

STEMM Idol Speaker Series
Tuesday, Oct. 24 | Library | Homerooms
The next STEMM Idol Speaker will be architect Dan Mayer with TRIAD Architects. Students interested in learning more about architecture are encouraged to come to Mayer's presentation during their homeroom on Tuesday, Oct. 24.

School Year Programs
Check out the CJ website for continued STEMM student opportunities throughout the school year.

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator | email
ATHLETICS

Fall Post Season Updates
Congratulations to the women's golf team for placing 9th overall in the state competition last week!
The men's soccer team will host Oakwood in post season play on Saturday, Oct. 21 at 1 p.m. at Roger Glass Stadium. Tickets are $6 and no passes will be accepted. Come out and support the Eagles!

Winter Sports
On the CJ website , you will find the start date for winter sports. Prior to tryouts, all students must have a Final Forms profile and updated physical.

Brian Reinhart, Director of Athletics | email


Women's Lacrosse
New Player Clinics
Any girl interested in trying lacrosse and has never been on the CJ team before can come to an open field setting and try it out before conditioning and tryouts. Sessions will be held on the following dates/times in the SCC:

  • October 22 & 29 | 6:45 - 8:15 p.m.
  • October 25 & November 1 | 7:45 - 9 p.m.

A stick is not required. If they're interested in attending, please have them contact Coach Cash.

Danielle Cash, Women's Lacrosse Head Coach | email


PinkOut Football Game
Friday, Oct. 27 | 7 p.m. | Roger Glass Stadium
Learn more about the PinkOut football game and t-shirt purchase opportunity here .

Angela Ruffolo, Teacher | email
CALENDAR REMINDERS  
2018 March for Life - FIRST PAYMENT DUE FRIDAY, OCT. 20
January 18-21 | Washington, D.C. | Registration and Details >
Fall Phonathon - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Oct. 22-25, 29-30; Nov. 1-2; 5-9; 12
Parents are invited to volunteer at the Fall Phonathon, taking place Oct. 22-25; 29-30; Nov. 1-2; 5-9; and 12 from 5-9 p.m. each day. Questions about this opportunity can be directed to Elaine Bonner.

Elaine Bonner, Annual Giving Coordinator | email
Lost and Found Items to be Donated
Friday, Oct. 27
Lost and found items that have not been claimed will be donated to local charities on Friday, Oct. 27.

Angela Mason, Administrative Assistant | email
UD Open House
Sunday Nov. 5 | More >
Picture Retake Day
Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Cafeteria More >
Knights of Columbus Scholarship
Grades 9-12 | Deadline - Wednesday, Nov. 15 | More >
2018-2019 Tuition Assistance and Special Scholarships
Deadline - Friday, Dec. 1 | More >
Winter Athletic Participation Fee
Due Monday, Dec. 11 | More >