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From Dr. Powers
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Jones is a remarkable school community of students, teachers, and parents committed to excellence. CPS faces many challenges, but Jones College Prep has been able and will continue to meet those challenges head on. Much of our success hinges on the support we receive from our wonderful parents and the untiring work of Friends of Jones.
On Saturday, October 15, we held our annual selective enrollment Open House, hosting more than 4,500 prospective Jones students and their parents. This event is vital to recruiting the best students from throughout the city, and it would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of our FOJ parent volunteers. So many people tell us that our Open House was the factor that "sealed the deal" for which school their students wanted to attend.
Last Sunday, October 23, FOJ sponsored the second annual Eagle 5K at Washington Park. This great community-building event attracted more than 200 participants, and I am pleased to say I did not come in last! It was a beautiful day enjoyed by all.
You will soon be receiving information regarding the FOJ Annual Fund. The financial support of our donors makes it possible to weather the budget storms that buffet us without losing teachers or reducing programs that mean so much to our kids and their education. Please give what you can so we can continue to provide our kids with the best possible opportunities to learn and grow.
I am looking forward to seeing many of you at the annual FOJ "Friendraiser" at Buddy Guy's Legends, this Wednesday, November 2.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at any time.
Many thanks.
P. Joseph Powers, Ph.D.
Principal
Jones College Prep
700 South State Street
Chicago, IL 60605
773-534-8606
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FOJ Friend-Raiser
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Parents: don't miss our annual, casual, entertainment-filled meet-and-greet evening of community building at:
THIS WEDNESDAY - GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!
FOJ's annual Friend-Raiser -- a social event for parents and staff -- will be held Wednesday, November 2 at Buddy Guy's Legends, just a block from JCP.
WHERE: Buddy Guy's Legends, 700 S. Wabash Ave.
WHEN: November 2, 5:30-9pm
WHO: Jones parents, faculty and staff
WHAT: An adults-only event featuring the JCP band and Buddy Guy musicians, a southern buffet dinner and cash bar.
And, n
ew this year, Stan's Donuts for dessert!
Tickets are $40 in advance, $45 at the door.
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Annual Fund Funds Shakespeare at School
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You, FOJ Donors, Make a Difference.
Because of contributions to the FOJ Annual Fund, the English Department is able to bring the
Chicago Shakespeare Theater production of
"Romeo & Juliet"
to Jones to be performed for all 9th graders later this year.
This goes along with their reading of the play in class.
THANK YOU.
Help fund enrichment programs like this Shakespeare production from a Tony-Award-winning theater company through the
ANNUAL FUND.
Through the Annual Fund, Friends of Jones raises money to bridge the gap between what CPS budgets for the school, and what it really takes to run a top-level school like Jones.
That means funding the purchase of computers, sponsoring Freshman Connection, paying for our athletes and musicians to travel and so much more.
Please click the link below to make your donation today or to learn more about the Annual Fund:
Thank you!
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Fall Play
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Monsters at JCP starting Thursday!
Don't miss the JCP Fall Play, the action
-packed comedy She Kills Monsters. A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing games, She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans, a teacher, after the death of her teenage sister, Tilly.
When Agnes finds Tilly's Dungeons & Dragons notebook, she stumbles into a journey of discovery and action-packed adventure in the imaginary world that was Tilly's refuge. In this high-octane dramatic comedy laden with homicidal fairies, nasty ogres, and 90s pop culture, acclaimed young playwright Qui Nguyen offers a heart-pounding homage to the geek and warrior within us all.
The smash-hit She Kills Monsters is currently the most popular, most-produced play in America! See why this hilarious look at high school life (and the "monsters" all students encounter) is such a glowing success. It will play for four performances only:
Thursday November 3 at 7pm
Saturday November 5 at 2pm and 7pm
Wednesday November 9 at 5pm after school
Please note there is no school nor performance on Friday, November 4.
Tickets are $8 in advance (available before school and during lunch periods from cast members) and $10 at the door.
She Kills Monsters is rated PG-13 and parents are cautioned that some material may not be suitable for children under 13. Though a comedy, the play contains some mature language and subject matter as it deals with high school issues including sexual identity and violence.
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JCP 5K Wrap Up
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2nd Annual JCP Eagle Run - a Run-Away Success!
More than 230 energetic souls, including 30% of the JCP faculty and staff, signed up to run in this year's JCP Eagle Run which took place last Sunday in Washington Park. Forty volunteers came out to support the runners and onlookers. 14 student organizations were represented at the run. Each of these groups receive a portion of the over $2100 in proceeds raised. Way to go!
Faculty Winners - Male
- Paul Anderson
- Brady Gunnink
- Jeremy Voigt
Faculty Winners - Female
- Sarah Reynolds
- Anna Barnett
- Jackie Wickham Smith
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Sarah Reynolds, Anna Barnett, Jackie Wickham Smith
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Student Winners - Male
- Noah Fitch
- Jeremy Yakes
- Mark Lorden
Student Winners - Female
- Julia Benes
- Nicole Katzin
- Millicent Soderna
Open Division - Male
- Sean Crosson
- Mark Laboe
- John Desantis
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| Sean Crosson and John Desantis |
Open Division - Female
- Susan Malnati
- Meg Pond Louthan
- Audrey Benes
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Dr. Powers crossing the finish line
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| Juniors Jacquelyn Kinder and Blake Ormond commenced festivities singing the national anthem |
In running, academics, life in general!
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Pick Up a Pizza!
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Help support our students and eat great pizza!
Dine on Nov 9-10 at Persona Pizza, 170 W. Washington St., and the restaurant will donate 20% of all Jones sales back to Jones. Simply let them know at checkout you are from Jones. It's a delicious and easy way to give back to our school. Delivery and gift cards are available as well.
Persona Pizza will also be selling pizza on campus for the November 9 5pm showing of
She Kills Monsters and on Report Card Pick-Up Day, November 10, at lunch (11:30am-1pm) and dinner (4:30-6pm).
All pizza proceeds will benefit Jones College Prep.
Charity was never so tasty!
Persona Wood Fired Pizzeria
170 W. Washington St., Chicago, IL 60602
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Sports Report
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GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY MAKES JCP HISTORY
The girls' cross country program enjoyed their best day in history at the 2016 city championship meet.
The junior varsity team won the city championship, led by junior Catherine Malnati's runner-up finishes and All-City performances from Rachel Jones (sr.), Taylor Mazique (sr.), Hannah Barton (jr.), and Emma Wilson (sr.). This was the first JV city championship for Jones.
The varsity team finished 2nd, the highest varsity finish in Jones history, and was led by All-City runners freshman Katie Murray, senior Hannah Nelson, and sophomore Anika Brennan.
The freshman team finished 2nd and was led by All-City runners Ava Schroeder, Elizabeth Cassell, and Trinitee Wells.
The sophomore team finished 4th and was led by the 3rd place finish of freshman Katie Farr.
2016 JCP Girls Cross Country Varsity Team
2016 JCP Girls Cross Country Junior Varsity Team
2016 JCP Girls Cross Country Freshman Team
The varsity girls cross country team finished 4th at the IHSA Regional Meet and advanced to the IHSA Sectional. The team was composed of freshmen Katie Murray and Katie Farr, sophomore Madison Barrera, junior Helen Laboe, and seniors Hannah Nelson, Ciara Greene, and Aggie Laboe.
STRONG SEASON FOR JV BOYS SOCCER!
The JV boys soccer team, led by Coach Paul Zubb, had a great season. They played consistently throughout the season. The skill level and the intensity of the team were evident all year and is reflected is their strong performance: the team finished with an 8-1-2 overall record. Congratulations Eagles!
Jones vs Lincoln Park 4-0 Win
Jones vs Von Steuben 1-0 Win
Jones vs Lane 2-1 Win
Jones vs Walter Payton 3-1 Win
Jones vs Whitney Young 3-0 Win
Jones vs Carver 6-0 Win
Jones vs Amundsen 1-0 Win
Jones vs Westinghouse 5-1 Win
Jones vs Marine 1-1 Tie
Jones vs Latin 0-0 Tie
Jones vs Curie 1-2 Loss
The Jones Boys Junior Varsity Soccer Team
For further information on the Jones Boys Soccer Program, please contact Varsity Coach Juan Espinoza (jespinoza@cps.edu), Junior Varsity Coach Paul Zubb (pzubb@cps.edu) or Jones Athletic Director Frank Griseto (fvgriseto@cps.edu).
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Choir News
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JCP Concert Choir asked to perform "Chichester Psalms" at the Auditorium Theatre
The Jones Concert Choir has been asked to join the top chorus at Roosevelt University's College of Performing Arts in a performance of "Chichester Psalms" on March 30th at the Auditorium Theatre! It is a two choir collaboration and JCP is the only high school choir that has been engaged. Roosevelt University Director of choirs, Cheryl Frases-Hill, worked with the JCP choir last year as the clinician for our work on Carmina Burana. She is also the associate chorus master at the CSO. The fact that she enjoys working with our students and thought of us for this experience is high praise, indeed. Parents and community members are invited to attend this free special event.
Stay tuned.
And, on another high note...
Congratulations to these concert choir singers accepted into the IMEA district 1 chorus, a highly competitive audition that required an enormous amount of hard work and talent:
Evan Ernst (10th grade)
Meagan Forney (12th grade)
Mattie Musgrove (10th grade)
Shelby Richardson (11th grade)
Jack Siebert (12th grade)
Bravo!
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Diverse Learners
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Next Meeting, November 9th, 5:30
The next meeting of the Diverse Learners Parent Support Group on Wedneday, November 9, will feature Dr. David Meyerson, a child and adolescent neuropsychologist at Compass Health Center and in private practice in Chicago. He will discuss Myths vs Realities of How People Learn and then explore the way factors such as slow processing speed, executive functioning weaknesses, and anxiety merge together to interfere with learning. Dr. Meyerson will conclude with practical suggestions to improve how our children study and learn.
Our meeting begins at 5:30 and Mr. Meyerson's presentation runs from 6:00-7:00.
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Counselor's Corner
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Counseling 201 for Freshman Parents at Report Card Pickup
When: November 10th - Report Card Pick up
30 min sessions available at 12noon, 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm
Stop in and see us for 1 of 3 scheduled info sessions before or after your teacher conferences
Where: South Campus Auditorium - Jones College Prep
 Would you like to know more about academic expectations and the College Board action plan for high school students? Want to know how to stay on top of tracking your child's progress? Have questions about where to find resources to help your child be successful in high school and beyond: Come to Counseling 201 for Freshman Parents!
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LAST CHANCE - DRAWING THIS FRIDAY!
SUPPORT THE CLASS OF 2019! BUY A "HAMILTON" RAFFLE TICKET!
The sophomore class is selling $10 raffle tickets for a chance to win a pair of dress circle tickets for the December 9th performance of the hit musical "Hamilton."
Sophomores will sell the $10 tickets until Report Card Pickup Day November 10, when they will draw, announce and contact the winner. "Ham4Ham Wednesdays" sales take place during lunch and AcLab.
All funds raised will go into the Class of 2019 account to help pay for graduation, proms, etc.
Sophomore class reps raked in the Hamiltons at Back to School Night.
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Joneswear
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JONES STORE POP-UP
The Jones Store will hold its next pop-up sale during Report Card Pick-Up Day, November 10. We've got spirit wear for the whole family!
The Jones Store, located on the third floor of the South Building, is open:
Every Tuesday & Thursday during Lunch (11:10 - 1:45)
and "B" day ACLab (1:45 - 3:15)
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This Week
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Monday 10/31
A Day
Happy Halloween!
Tuesday 11/1
B Day
1:45 Junior Class Meeting
6pm Sports Booster Meeting
Wednesday 11/2
A Day
5:30pm FOJ Fall Friend-Raiser at Buddy Guy's
Thursday 11/3
B Day
7pm
Monsters, JCP Fall Play
Friday 11/4
A Day
No School - Improvement Day
End of Quarter
Saturday 11/5
2 pm
Monsters
7pm
Monsters, JCP fall play
For next week's schedule please log onto 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, November 17, 8 am, south building 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 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 FriendsofJones.com and fill our our contact form, or email Elaine.Glusac@friendsofjones.com with your name, email, and student's name and grade.
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