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Dec. 20
7 pm Instrumental Music Concert
Dec. 25 - Jan. 5
Winter Break
Jan. 2
6pm Sports Boosters Meeting
Jan. 11
8am FOJ Board Meeting
Jan. 16
5:30pm LSC Meeting
6 pm Spring Gala Volunteers Meeting
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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
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
Amy Carlozo
Linda Beck
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 Families,
The holiday spirit is in full swing at Jones! Our winter concerts provide wonderful opportunities to showcase our students' talents. In addition to the performing arts, our Eagle athletes have demonstrated their skills, commitment, and teamwork on the hardwood, the pool, and the lanes. We are so proud to see how well all Jones kids represent their school. Jones Eagles also reflect the spirit of the holidays by showing their caring and concern for others through numerous fundraising activities.
When we return to school after winter break, there will be much to share regarding preparation for the SAT, scheduling for next year, selective enrollment, and many other important matters.
But, in the meantime, please enjoy a relaxing, joyous, and HOMEWORK FREE holiday season!
Happy Holidays!
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at any time at 773-534-8606 or
[email protected]
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P. Joseph Powers, Ph.D.
Principal
Jones College Prep
700 South State Street
Chicago, IL 60605
773-534-8606
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Instrumental Music Concert
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Instrumental Winter Concert
South Auditorium
7 pm Dec 20
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Save the Date
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It's never too early to think SPRING!
Mark your calendar for the
May 4th Friends of Jones
Spring Gala
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Annual Fund
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We've raised over $110,000!
Please help us reach our goal of $250,000 and 100% participation.
Every
contribution makes a real difference -- $5, $50, $500 or $5000 -- 100% of your donation goes to the school and our students. We've received about 220 donations so far and we're hoping that all Jones' families representing our 1900+ students will participate. Before the year ends, please consider adding your gift to our Annual Fund.
MAKE YOUR TAX DEDUCTIBLE CONTRIBUTION TODAY! Click HERE.
The Friends of Jones Annual Fund finances the gap between the CPS budgeted amount and what it really takes to run a school of JCP 's caliber. Click here to view a list of grants made with FOJ funds over the past two school years.
Thank you for supporting our teachers, staff
and students. Happy and Healthy Holidays.
If you've already made your gift
to the
annual fund, THANK YOU!
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Sports News
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Men's Basketball
Come cheer on the Eagles over break!
The Jones varsity basketball team
vs.
ITW David Speer Academy
Wednesday, December 27 @ 5:30pm
at Main East Holiday Tournament
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More Sports News
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The Jones Payton Men's Swim and Dive Team had their first meet of the season against
Northside College Prep.
What a way
to start the season -
With
a WIN!
Way to go Eagles!
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CPS - Outranking Neighboring Districts
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Where does Chicago Public Schools system stand?
What do you think?
A New York Times article by
Emily Badger and Kevin Quealy asks:
"In the Chicago Public Schools system, enrollment has been declining, the budget is seldom enough ... But students here appear to learn faster than those in almost every other school system in the country, according to new data from researchers at Stanford."
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Curious Jones
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In the coming weeks, Curious Jones will highlight some of the amazing people who help make Jones an amazing place. Today:
Meet Our Librarian
Mr. Fran Feeley
Curious Jones: How long have you worked in education and how long at Jones?
Mr: Feeley: I've been working in public schools since 1991, almost all of that time in Chicago Public Schools. This is my third year at Jones. I came here after nine wonderful years teaching at Inter-American Magnet School.
CJ: What are you hobbies/interests outside of work?
Mr: Feeley: I enjoy swimming more than anything. I've sung in choirs most of my life. I love to read, which all librarians are required to say! I love to ride my bike, ski, and throw a frisbee on the beach. I see a lot of theater and movies. I enjoy travel, especially trips to beach and ski destinations. I enjoy speaking in Spanish with anybody who will indulge me, and in recent years I've become a podcast junkie.
CJ: Tell us a favorite Jones story.
Mr: Feeley: Many involve seeing Jones students perform on stage. I am amazed each time to see students in that context expressing themselves, taking risks and pushing themselves to grow. The experience of chaperoning a multiple-day choir field trip last spring was truly unforgettable.
CJ: If you could visit or live anywhere, where would it be?
Mr: Feeley: At Hollywood Beach in Chicago, which is where I live. Really. I enjoy travel and visiting other people's homes, but I'm always happy to return to my own pad.
CJ: Anything else you'd like to tell us?
Mr: Feeley:
It's amazing to have a core of parent volunteers who support the library. Not only do Jones Library parent volunteers complete valuable tasks and provide supervision to keep the library open extended hours for all our students; they also provide me genuine support and friendship. They're a fantastic group of people I'm privileged to know.
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Calling Student Artists and Art Lovers...
The Sophomore Student Government is hosting
an Art Festival!
Wednesday, January 10th from 3:30-5:30.
We're looking for student artists of all genres to participate (singer, dancer, painter, drawer, sculptor, ceramicist, etc.)
All Students are welcome!!
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Library News
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It's a good time to check out a book!
The Jones School Library is once again hosting JUST TAKE A BOOK WEEK, December 18-22.
Winter break is rapidly approaching, the best time of the year to hunker down with a great book! All books checked out between now and winter break
won't be due until January 31.
All students are encouraged to come to the library, find a great book, and CHECK IT OUT
New Fiction!! Find it
HERE
New Non-Fiction!! Find it
HERE
OR BOOKS FROM SPRING OF 2017
OR
From the 50 Best Young Adult Novels (1960 -2015)
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Amazon Smile
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LAST MINUTE SHOPPING...
DON'T FORGET JONES!
A few clicks and every purchase you make on Amazon could earn Jones money at no additional cost to you.
GO TO:
smile.amazon.com,
select Jones College Prep as your charitable organization.
Amazon will remember your selection and
every eligible purchase you make
at
smile.amazon.com
will result in a donation to Jones.
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Counseling News
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Parents of Juniors:
College Parent Night
February 6th, 2018 at 5:30pm
For more information on Junior college planning click HERE
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Spring Gala Meeting
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THE NEXT SPRING GALA VOLUNTEERS MEETING
Jan. 16,
2018, 6 pm in the Library.
We still have plenty of opportunities for volunteers to support this fun event. Become part of our team and join us for this planning session.
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Joneswear
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Last Minute Gift Idea...new Joneswear for ALL!
Browse the latest and greatest Joneswear items
on our all new storefront page!
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New for the Holidays!
Put Joneswear
on your
gift list!
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Click
HERE to view the entire 2017/18 collection. Then,
make your purchases at the Joneswear store on the third floor of the south building during any of our convenient open hours.
Tuesdays during Lunch (11:10 - 1:45)
and "B" day ACLab (1:45 - 3:15)
Thursday during Lunch (11:10 - 1:45)
and "B" day ACLab (1:45 - 3:15)
Hours are subject to change.
We are looking for volunteers to staff the store. If you're interested and available, please contact
Julie Weisman.
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JCP Alumni
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FOJ Alumni Yearbook Project
The Friends of Jones Alumni Committee is hard at work creating a complete archive of Jones yearbooks.
Events, a new logo and much more to come for our alum!
Are you interested in contributin
g to the new FOJ alumni effort? Are you a Jones alum or have a Jones al
um
friend who has a yearbook or other valuable information or resources to share?
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This Week
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Monday 12/18
A Day
4:20 pm Boys and Girls Bowling vs. Lane Tech
5 pm Boys Basketball vs. Northside Prep (Freshman/JV)
Tuesday 12/19
B Day
1:45 pm Class Ring Delivery
5 pm Boys Swimming at Lane Tech
5 pm Girls Basketball at Schurz
Wednesday 12/20
A Day
7 pm Instrumental Winter Concert
Thursday 12/21
B Day
Friday 12/22
C Day
5pm Boys Swimming at Niles North
click HERE for the JCP full calendar
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Friends of Jones
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Join us!
The next FOJ Board meeting, will be held at 8 am Thursday, Jan. 11th
south building library.
Friends of Jones is the parent-led non-profit that raises money, volunteers and generates 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 Access
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STAY CONNECTED WITH FOJ ACCESS
LOG IN to our new Friends of Jones parent database,
Every parent already has a separate account created
- Simply go to www.FOJAccess.org and use your email address as your login name, then click on "Forgot Password?"
- Enter your email address again to be sent a link to create your own login name and password.
- Email address not found? As hard as we try, sometimes emails get lost in the shuffle.
- Contact us at [email protected] and we'll be sure your email address is in our database so you can set up your account.
- Learn more about FOJ Access.
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FOJ 24/7
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LIKE us on Facebook!
Breaking news that falls between biweekly newsletters is posted on FOJ's Facebook page. Don't miss out!
P.S. Jones parents: If you or someone you know would like to receive the biweekly newsletter you're reading now, please email [email protected] with your name, email and student's name/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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