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From Dr. Powers
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Dear Jones Family,
It is hard to believe that we are halfway through the school year. Our first semester has gone well, and I am extremely proud of our teachers and students for all their hard work and dedication to learning. There are more exciting opportunities for learning and sharing during the second semester. As President Reagan once said, "There are no such things as limits to growth, because there are no limits on the human capacity for intelligence, imagination, and wonder." That could almost be the unofficial motto of our school!
We are beginning the run-up to some very important assessments that impact all students. The PSAT for Freshmen and Sophomores will be administered Tuesday, April 4, followed by the SAT for Juniors on Wednesday, April 5. We will be following a special schedule for that week; details to follow soon. AP exams are May 1-12; we will have an all-time record number of students testing this year. Unlike some standardized tests, the PSAT/SAT and AP are powerful tools to measure student success and have a tremendous impact on our kids' preparation for and success in college.
We are also now entering the "Senior Season," as the Class of 2017 heads toward our annual Commencement at the beautiful Auditorium Theater on June 15. Although there is always some "senioritis" in evidence every year, our kids know how important it is to see it through to graduation. We will have many Senior activities, starting with a senior-sponsored Spirit Week next week, the class panoramic picture on April 18 (at the Buckingham Fountain!), and Prom on May 27 (at the Shedd!). There is plenty to celebrate, but also plenty of work left to do. We have a Senior Class meeting coming up this week to help them launch their final semester in high school.
Thanks to all of you for your support and encouragement for our kids. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at any time at
pjpowers@cps.edu or 773-534-8606. For news and views about Jones, follow me on Twitter @pjosephpowers.
Best wishes.
P. Joseph Powers, Ph.D.
Principal
Jones College Prep
700 South State Street
Chicago, IL 60605
773-534-8606
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Sports News
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NOW AT JCP - BOYS LACROSSE
The season commences February 27. Jones and Payton play Co-op with Whitney Young and are looking for new players. Lacrosse is a fast paced, fun game.
Want to join the team? Come to the informational meeting for players
February 7th, 3:30 room 6026. Parents invited
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Swim News
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BOYS SWIM TEAMS CONTINUE WINNING STREAK
NSCP meet
JCP
Boys
JV Swim Team beats Northside College Prep in January 17, 2017 meet.
Junior Varsity
Jones/Payton 129 vs NSCP 37
Varsity
Jones/Payton 74 vs NSCP 104
JCP Boys swim team beats
Latin School of Chicago.
in January 27, 2017 meet.
Jones/Payton: 100 points
Latin School of Chicago: 73 points.
Nicholas Teodosesc set a new men's 50 Free Style Pool Record at 23.18 seconds against Latin
JCP v Latin School meet
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More in Sports
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Water Polo Teams Secure New Nets
Thanks to the generosity of Jones families, Friends of Jones was able to fund a grant for the JCP Boys and Girls Water Polo teams to upgrade their goalie nets.
The teams had to bring the new nets from the loading dock to the pool via the stairs since they were too large to fit in the elevator.
Once on the seventh floor, the girls took over and assembled the nets with the help of parent volunteer, Manny Onate.
Both teams are ecstatic!
Thank you FOJ.
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Save the Date
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2nd Annual Bartender for a Night at Kasey's Tavern
Support Jones College Prep Wednesday, March 1st at Kasey's Tavern, 704 S. Dearborn Street.
Featuring Dr. Powers and Eric Berg, JCP parent, tending bar from 6PM-8PM. Show your school spirit while you enjoy some!
100% of all tips will be donated to Friends of Jones. Last Year, we raised over $900!
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5K Run
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2017 FOJ 5K RUN PLANNING MEETING
Thursday, February 16 at 6pm, Room 2010
Interested in helping with this popular fall event? Join us at our planning meeting.
We had 40 volunteers in 2016 when 30% of the JCP faculty and staff signed up to run, over 14 student organizations were represented, and more $2100 in proceeds were raised.
Help make next year even bigger and better.
More than 230 runners participated in 2016
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Used Book Sale
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Early Spring Cleaning? Clear your shelves and DONATE your books to JCP.
Jones High School will host a used book sale in the north parking lot on Saturday, June 10, during Chicago's annual
Please drop off donations at the south security desk or in the school library. We welcome all sorts of books - fiction and nonfiction of all shapes and sizes for children, teens, and adults.
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FOJ Fundraising Auction
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SEEKING DONATIONS...
FOR THE FOJ ONLINE AUCTION
Friends of Jones needs your help to make the spring
o
n-line auction
a success! The online spring fundraising auction begins April 17th!
Please donate items such as gift cards; theater, concert and sports tickets; hotel and vacation home stays; museum memberships; spa services; gift certificates to restaurants, shops and bars; and anything else that you think might create a bidding frenzy and raise funds for JCP. Click here for an auction donation form. Please drop your auction item(s) and auction donor form
at the front office by March 31st.
For more information about the online auction contact:
AND FOR THE WINE AUCTION AT THE FOJ SPRING EVENT
The silent auction at the Spring Event includes the ever popular wine auction. If you would like to contribute a bottle or six, please contact Ginger Hecht at
Ginger.Hecht@friendsofjones.org.
Thanks for supporting Jones College Prep!
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Counselor Corner
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It's National Counselor's Week 2/6-2/10
Celebrate school counselors for helping our students examine their abilities, strengths, interests and talents; for partnering with parents to face the challenges of raising children in today's world; for focusing on positive ways to enhance students' social/personal, educational and career development; and for working with teachers and other educators to create an environment where students can realize their full potential.
Professional school counselors are certified, experienced educators with a master's degree in guidance and counseling.
Make it a point to say thanks to your counselor this week.
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FOJ Spring Event
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Don't miss the The JCP Spring Event at Adler Planetarium on Friday, April 28th.
Invitations coming soon.
Questions: Please contact
Barbara Kizziah and/or
Ginger Hecht,
Spring Event Co-Chairs.
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2016/17 Yearbook Ads
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Reminder
Yearbook Senior Dedications and Business are Due 2/16!
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This Week
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Monday 2/6
A Day
Tuesday 2/7
B Day
4:30pm Boys Basketball vs Lakeview HS
4:30pm Girls Basketball at South Shore HS
5pm Boys Swimming vs UHigh/DeSalle
Wednesday 2/8
A Day
5:30pm Junior Parent Night
Thursday 2/9
B Day
8am FOJ Meeting
1:45 Senior Class Meeting
4:30pm Girls Basketball vs Lincoln Park HS
Friday 2/10
A Day
Saturday 2/11
all day Girls Basketball vs Northside Prep
Sunday 2/12
12noon Boys Basketball vs Latin
See future events at the Jones College Prep
calendar.
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Friends of Jones
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Join us!
The next FOJ Board meeting will be held on Thursday, February 9, 8 am, in the school library.
Friends of Jones is the parent-led non-profit that raises money, volunteers and enthusiasm for the school. Last year we raised over $500,000 to go toward JCP school expenses not funded by Chicago Public Schools. These include iPads, research subscriptions, sports teams and band transportation and much more.
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FOJ Newsletter
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Remember to submit text and photos of interest and importance to the JCP community for possible inclusion in future editions of this newsletter.
Please let us know what other information you would like to see in the newsletter.
Email us with your submissions at
FOJ newsletter. The newsletter is published every other week.
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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!
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