CJ Parent Weekly

December 22, 2016

As we close out the end of the first semester, all students are most likely looking ahead to next semester and our seniors (and their families) are already thinking about graduation activities. This year's commencement exercises will take place on Monday, May 22 at 7 p.m. at the University of Dayton Arena. While we have utilized the Schuster Center for our ceremony since it opened in 2003, we were unable to secure an appropriate date for commencement because of a large Broadway production coming in May.

After looking at several locations, we are enthusiastic about what the University of Dayton Arena has to offer for the Class of 2017 - and how the Arena staff can help us make this large space feel more intimate for our special event. There is also plenty of convenient parking! While we did consider an outdoor event at Roger Glass Stadium - Home of the Chaminade Julienne Eagles, we decided that we would rather not risk the issues that might arise because of inclement springtime weather.

Each graduate will receive 12 tickets for the commencement ceremony. Additional details about the events leading up to commencement will be mailed home soon.

On behalf of all the teachers and staff members at Chaminade Julienne, we wish you and your family a blessed Christmas. God Bless and Go Eagles!

Dan Meixner '84, President | email

John Marshall '86, Principal | email

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SOCIAL MEDIA SPOTLIGHT

The American Sign Language classes went caroling to several CJ offices. More >

Dogs from 4 Paws for Ability provided stress relief for students and adults . More >

EAGLE EXCELLENCE

Vega's rendition of "Oasis" will be featured on a Best Of High School A Cappella 2017 album. More >

COMMUNITY UPDATE

NEW this week:

* Teacher, Coach John Zaidain '68 retires after 43 years of service. More >

* Olivia Livingston '17 commits to play lacrosse at Transylvania University. More >

* STEMM Idol John Razauskas '11 returns to CJ. More >

CU Archive -- Read past stories >

NEWS

PARENTS

Offices Closed During Christmas Break

Friday, Dec. 23 - Monday, Jan. 2

The welcome center, business office, OSS, and ministry & service offices will be closed beginning Friday, Dec. 23 through Monday, Jan. 2. Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, Jan. 3. Other offices including alumni & development, communications, and athletics, will be closed on Friday, Dec. 23, Monday, Dec. 26 and Monday, Jan. 2.

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MINISTRY & SERVICE

From the Chaplain's Office

For four weeks we have been making our Advent journey, patiently waiting and preparing. And now this weekend we see our hope realized: we celebrate the Word Made Flesh, Jesus Christ our Savior, coming to dwell among us. May we be reminded that this is more than a one-day event. It is more than a 12-day celebration. It is really a year-long realization that our God comes to us and remains with us in every moment of our lives. For such a great gift, let us join the angels in their song of praise: "Glory to God in the highest!" May you come to know God's abiding presence in your life, both now and in the New Year. Merry Christmas!

Fr. Bob Jones SM, Chaplain | email

January Junior Retreat and Kairos Retreat

Forms Due

Students attending the January junior retreat or Kairos retreat received information last week regarding the procedure that needs to be followed should a student need to take medication while on a retreat. Signed forms acknowledging that parents have read this information are due back on Friday, Jan. 6.

Urban Plunge

Application Notices

Students who applied for the Urban Plunge retreat will receive notice of acceptance when we return from Christmas break.

Summer Mission Trips

Applications Available Soon

The applications for the summer mission trips to Belize, New Mexico and Indiana will be available in early January.

Kelli Kinnear, Director of Ministry & Service | email

Steubenville Youth Conference

July 7-9, 2017

CJ is taking a group of students to the Steubenville Youth Conference, July 7-9, 2017. There are currently 10 spots reserved for CJ and registration fills up quickly. More information about the conference can be found here. Contact Tim O'Loughlin for registration information.

Tim O'Loughlin, Teacher | email

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PERFORMING ARTS

May your Christmas be blessed with music and your vacation be peaceful and full of joy. Join with the choirs of angels in praising the birth of of our Lord, Jesus. Merry Christmas and God bless you from the PoPS officers.

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ATHLETICS

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all from the Blue Green Club officers!

Upcoming Varsity Games

Cheer on the Eagles!

Men's Basketball: Friday, Dec. 23 at Lima Central Catholic

Women's Basketball: Tuesday, Dec. 27 at Newark

Wrestling: Dec. 27 & 28 - GMVWA Holiday Tournament

Bowling: Tuesday, Jan. 3 vs. Badin

Swimming & Diving: Saturday, Jan. 7 - Best of the Nest

CJ Eagle Sports on Twitter

Follow Eagle athletics on Twitter

@CJEaglesSports - all athletics
@CJeaglesbb - baseball
@CJEaglesMBB - men's basketball
@CJWomensBball - women's basketball
@CJEAGLESFB - football
@CJmenssoccer - men's soccer
@CJEaglesVB - women's volleyball
@CJWrestlers - wrestling

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CALENDAR REMINDERS

Spring Semester Calendar Changes

Review the Calendar Here

Please review the school calendar for changes in the spring semester. In particular, please note the following:

Wednesday, Jan. 25: School now begins at 8 a.m.
Wednesday, Mar. 15: Normal late start for freshmen and sophomores. Juniors and seniors need to be at school by 8:30 a.m. for capstone presentations
Tuesday, Mar. 21: School testing, dismissal by 12:15 p.m. (except seniors who will either be on the senior trip or have no school this day)
Wednesday, Apr. 26 & Thursday, Apr. 27: Whole school two-hour delay except for students taking the biology state test
Monday, May 1 & Tuesday, May 2: Whole school two-hour delay except for students taking the algebra 1 and geometry state tests

If you have any questions, contact Steve Fuchs.

Steve Fuchs, Assistant Principal | email

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Wright Scholar Research Assistant Program

Applications Due Before Monday, Jan. 9

Qualified juniors and seniors are strongly encouraged to apply for this competitive program. The number of CJ students accepted in recent years has grown. It is a tremendous paid summer internship program at WPAFB for juniors and seniors, right in our own backyard! It is a commitment, for an entire summer, but well worth it, to introduce students to many STEMM career fields.

Start early on your application, and request letters of recommendation before Christmas break! Learn more here.

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator | email

COMMUNITY BULLETIN

Winter Camp Opportunities - UPDATE

Soccer Camps in January

Boys in grades 6-8 are invited to come to CJ for soccer camps now being held on Saturdays January 7, 14 and 28. More information and registration for these camps can be found on the CJ website .

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Summer Pilgrimage

June 2017

Doing anything FUN this summer? Doing anything with your FAITH this summer? Do both with Fr. Ethan Moore and 30 other teenagers in Fatima, Portugal to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Our Lady's appearance to three local Fatima children. Fundraising and scholarship opportunities are available. This trip is sponsored by 4Mary Inc. and is not an official CJ event. More information can be found on this flyer, on the 4mary.org website, or by contacting Tim O'Loughlin.

Tim O'Loughlin, Teacher | email

Founders' Thoughts

"More than ever I see the need for strong, brave, generous souls who are afraid of nothing on this earth except sin and displeasing God. "

"I am like a brook that makes no effort to overcome obstacles in its way. All the obstacles can do is hold me up for a while, as a brook is held up; but during that time it grows broader and deeper and after a while it overflows the obstruction and flows along again."

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