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From Dr. Powers
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Dear Jones Family,
Over the past days, weeks, and months, our students have had the opportunity to witness one of the most important phenomena of living in a democratic republic: the peaceful transition of power. This is more than a tradition, for traditions sometime outlive reality. The peaceful transition of power is inherent in our national identity and has been since President George Washington left office in 1797. One need not like the results of a presidential election to understand that we cannot survive as a nation unless we accept the inevitable transition from one president to the next. I hope everyone in our school community can use these events to understand this civic sacrament that is essential to our nation.
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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WANTED: Girls Lacrosse Coach
We have more than 40 enthusiastic female student athletes who would love to play lacrosse this year, but we will have to cancel the program if we cannot secure a coach. The lacrosse coaching position carries a stipend of $5000 and offers the chance to make a big impact. Previous experience with the sport is certainly desirable, but not necessarily required if it helps us keep the program going.
If you have an interest in this coaching opportunity, please contact
Dr. Powers to discuss the position.
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More Sports
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BOYS SWIM TEAMS WIPE UP
JCP Boys swim teams score decisive wins at most recent, Thursday, January 12, swim meets.
Junior Varsity
Jones/Payton 85 vs Lincoln Park 7
Jones/Payton 79 vs Von Steuben 18
Varsity
Jones/Payton 82 vs Lincoln Park 19
Jones/Payon 67 vs Von Steuben 34
Boys swim team in meet against Lincoln Park HS
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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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Pack the Gym
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PACK THE GYM/SCHOOL SPIRIT
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17th
(Senior Night)
Boys' Basketball vs Walter Payton
Come out and show your school spirit and cheer on the Eagles!
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Annual Fund
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The "J" is becoming more blue!
Through the generosity of our donors, total contributions to the Annual Fund have reached $110,000 - over half way to our goal of $200,000.
(Gifts reflect contributions made as of Jan. 4, 2017).
Help us reach, maybe exceed, our goal.
Every dollar counts. Please consider making your contribution today!
The Annual Fund is used to bridge the gap between what CPS provides to run the school, and what it really takes. And this school year the CPS allocation to JCP was reduced by more than $200,000.
$5, $20, $1,000, $5,000 - all donations are welcome.
Help us bridge the gap,
please
click the lin
k below.
Thank you for supporting JCP!
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2016/17 Yearbook Ads
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Yearbook Senior Dedications and Business Ads Due Soon
Yearbook ads are a great way to celebrate student success and preserve milestones. Show your pride and support your school at the same time. Visit
jostensadservice.com to create a dedication page for your senior.
Students can also purchase ads.
Senior Dedication Ads:
Full Page: $200
1/2 Page: $130
1/4 Page: $90
1/8 Page: $50
Want to promote your business? Buy ad space in our JCP yearbook!
Business Ads:
Full Page $500
1/2 Page: $450
1/4 Page: $400
1/8 Page: $350
Last day to order: 2/16/2017
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FOJ Spring Event
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SAVE THE DATE!
Don't miss the The JCP Spring Event at Adler Planetarium on Friday, April 28th. Watch for more information coming soon.
Questions: Please contact
Barbara Kizziah and/or
Ginger Hecht,
Spring Event Co-Chairs.
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Diverse Learners
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Meeting, Wednesday, February 1st
The Diverse Learners Parent Support Group meets Wednesday, February 1 from 5:30 to 7:00. Our presenter, Heather Bragg,
will discuss Motivation: Research into the strategies that work with kids. Her talk will begin at 6:00 in the library.
For further information, please contact Assistant Principal Therese Plunkett at teplunkett@cps.edu or parent Barb Cohen at barbcohen60615@yahoo.com
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This Week
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Monday 1/23
B Day
3:50 Girls Bowling vs Payton HS
4:40 Girls Bowling vs Von Steuben HS
5:15 Fr/Soph Basketball vs Latin HS
Tuesday 1/24
A Day
5pm Boys Basketball at Robeson HS
Wednesday 1/25
B Day
Thursday 1/26
A Day
5pm Boys Basketball vs King HS
Friday 1/27
B Day (early release)
5pm Boys Swimming vs Latin
Senior Night
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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