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Upcoming Events
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April 4
Freshmen & Sophomores PSATs
(late start Juniors and Seniors)
April 5
Juniors SATs
(non-attendance day Freshmen Sophomores and Seniors)
April 6
FOJ Meeting 8am (Library)
April 7
No School
April 10-14
Spring Break
No School
April 17-29
FOJ Online Auction
April 20
Parent/Teacher
Conferences
No School
April 28
FOJ Spring Event
Adler Planetarium
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Friends of Jones
Board Members
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Cairon Dietsch-Jones
Chair
Veronica Gomez
Vice Chair
Peggy Hampton
Treasurer
Jane Clifford
Assistant Treasurer
Elaine Glusac
Secretary, Communications
Ginger Hecht
Barbara Kizziah
Brian Massengill
Corporate Development
Barbara Kizziah
Ginger Hecht
Spring Event Co-Chairs
Carol Kamin
Laura Brauer
Spring Online Auction
Bonnie Schulgasser
JenniPencyla
Fall Event
Melvina Lloyd
Hospitality
Julie Weisman
Cairon Dietsch-Jones
Academic Booster
Rich Newman
Arts Booster
Jeaneane Quinn
Counseling Booster
Julie Bedore
Sports Boosters
Allison Harris
Jane Goodrich
KK Cleland
Annual Fund
Raquel Don
Volunteers
Ann Ross
Library Volunteer Coordinator
Kristine Kinder
Michele Musgrove
Class Liaisons
Veronica Gomez
Compliance
Linda Beck
Newsletter Editor
Stacy Bruce
Website Manager
Denise Eichhorn
Social Media Manager
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Double Blue Ribbon Recipient!
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From Dr. Powers
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Dear Jones Family,
Did you know that Jones College Prep received nearly 12,000 applications through the selective enrollment process this year? It is clear that JCP is on everyone's radar these days! A CPS network chief even referred to Jones as the "flagship high school" of the district. All of us in the Jones family know why our school has been receiving such positive attention. One need only walk the halls or speak to a JCP student or parent to realize that what we have is very special. This is thanks in large part to the dedication of our teachers and the unstinting support of our parents through Friends of Jones.
Unfortunately, there is a dark cloud behind the JCP silver lining. The CPS funding crisis continues to dominate the news, causing some Chicago parents to seek non-public schools or suburban options for their children. There is no doubt that a long term solution must be found to the issue of fair funding for CPS schools.
Despite having nearly 20% of the students, CPS receives only 15% of the education funding from the state of Illinois. State funding for CPS has declined by 8% over the last eight years, while funding for all other districts has increased by 45%.
What does this all mean for OUR school? Throughout the CPS financial turmoil, we have managed to maintain our staff and programming despite budget reductions of approximately $750,000. This has been possible through careful management of our resources and the dedicated efforts of our school community in supporting Friends of Jones. We will continue our efforts to make sure our kids have the best possible educational opportunities.
You can help by continuing your support for Friends of Jones and by joining the CPS "20% for 20%" fair funding campaign.
To learn more, visit
cps.edu/Equality
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As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at any time at
[email protected]
or 773-534-8606 (direct office line).
Many thanks for everything you do for our school.
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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FOJ Fundraising Auction
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LAST CALL FOR AUCTION ITEMS!
Friends of Jones is requesting your help to make the spring online
auction a success! 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 might create a bidding frenzy and raise funds for Jones.
Click
here
for the online auction donation form. Please turn in auction
item(s) and completed
form to the Jones Main Office by
Friday, April 7th.
For
more information about the online auction contact:
Thank you for your support!
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FOJ Spring Event
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The JCP Spring Event Only Weeks Away
Join us at JCP's biggest fundraiser:
Celestial Celebration, on Friday, April 28, at the Adler Planetarium from
6:30-10:30pm, with a special reception for parents of the Class of 2021 with Dr. Powers at 6:00pm.
The evening includes a sit-down dinner, drinks, live auction and paddle raise. The very talented Jones Band and the Jones Choir will be performing. It's truly an evening not to be missed.
Tickets cost $175 per guest and include drinks, dinner and entertainment. Parking is available at the Adler. Buy tickets on-line now through April 24; tickets will not be sold at the door due to catering restrictions.
Only event attendees have a chance to enter and win the "Heads and Tales" raffle with a grand prize "Basket of Apples" (a $700 value) featuring an iPad mini with case and
Airpods, the only head phones that work with the iPhone 7. Airpod wait time is currently 6 - 8 weeks! You can buy your raffle chance at the event or online when purchasing tickets.
Buy your tickets TODAY! It couldn't be easier. Simply click on the following link:
with any questions. We look forward to seeing you!
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Blueprint Student Newspaper
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Find More JCP News...from the Student's Perspective
Fresh from its win at the 2017 McCormick Foundation High School Media Awards, where Jones College Prep's newspaper Blueprint won the most awards of all competitors -- beating perennial winner Lane Tech -- the Blueprint staff has just published its newest edition.
If your student didn't bring a copy home, check out the online content HERE to read about:
- The natural hair movement;
- Jones very own teen ballet phenom who dances with the Joffrey Ballet;
- The filmmaker who teaches digital imaging;
- Jones' performance poets participating in Louder Than A Bomb
- And more!
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Spectrum
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First Spectrum Meeting Tomorrow, 4/3
(grief support group for teens)
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Water Polo
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4th Annual Windy City Women's Water Polo Classic March 17-18, 2017
This annual two day tournament was hosted by JCP. In addition to our own Eagles, Lincoln Park, Lake Forest, Lockport, Loyola Academy, St. Charles East, Julian and Lane Tech competed.
Our Women swam ferociously. On Saturday afternoon they competed with Loyola Academy for the tournament championship. The Women were relentless and took second place out of eight water polo teams.
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| Jones/Payton Women's Water Polo Team |
You go girls!
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Boys Baseball
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JCP Varsity Baseball is off to a hot start this season, going 4-0 in pre-conference play
- In the home opener, pitchers Will Oppenheim ('17) and Seth Bartusek ('17) combined to shut out Curie 12-0.
- In game two, pitcher Dylan Spector ('18) had five strikeouts in just two innings against Lindbloom, a game that was unfinished due to rain.
- In game three, pitcher Ethan Soderna ('17) struck out 7 in a 9-3 win over Riverside-Brookfield at Kerry Woods Field, a game in which Elias Kuhns ('17) had three RBIs. Kuhns along with Joe Margolis ('19) and Langston Harris ('17) each had multiple hits in the game.
- In game four, the boys battled Northside College Prep to a 5-2 win, including a 2-RBI single by John Gadomski ('20).
Conference play begins Monday, April 3 with a home game at McGuane vs.Kenwood.
Go Eagles!
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Aguarium Club
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Something Fishy's Going On Around Here!
The Aquarium Club adds two more tanks to the JCP campus.
Above is the new 150 gallon fresh water aquarium containing large Fancy Goldfish, Koi, Clown loaches, Catfish and live plants installed in
Mr. Andrew Adelman Individual Education Services classroom 5035.
Aquarium Club members in Mr. Edelman's classroom.
Aquarium club members in the North Campus lunchroom with the new 70 gallon Marine saltwater aquarium housing three Clown fish, a Tang and one Hermit Crab.
For club details, contact
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Senior Class Photo
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Parent Volunteers Needed
This year, the Class of 2017 will have their group senior class Panoramic Picture taken at Buckingham Fountain. In a change from years past, the students, staff and chaperones will take the short walk from school to the site for the photo, rather than take buses (Chicago police will be on hand to ensure students safely cross the streets).
Date: April 18
Departure: 9:00 am
Return: 10:30 am (approximately)
We need 15-20 parent volunteers to serve as chaperons.
If you would like to volunteer, please contact Cairon at [email protected]. Thank you!
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From the Counselors
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COUNSELING DEPARTMENT NEWS:
Congratulations! Your Student was Accepted to College! Now What?
Join us for a Parents Guide to Successfully Transitioning Out of High School and Into College
(for parents of Junior and Senior students attending Jones College Prep)
SAVE THE DATE
TUESDAY, May 16, 2017
6-7:30 pm
JCP Auditorium
This informative new program will feature a panel and discussion with college representatives, Jones college counselors, and parent experts. The event is designed to help parents sending students to college for the first time, and parents with more experience who welcome a fresh perspective on college transitions.
Among the topics to be discussed:
From Jones College Counselors:
- We helped transition your students as freshmen to JCP, now we provide suggestions for what you can do to help transition your child to college;
- Explore beyond the question: "Do they know how to do their own laundry?" A check list on how to set up your student for living on their own; and
- How to utilize the Jones counseling department after your student graduates from high school ( transcripts/teacher recommendation letters, etc.)
From College Counselors/Student Services:
- The how, where and why of counseling services on campus;
- Helping your student adjust to being away from home; and
- Alcohol/Drugs/Safe Sex: Advice on helping your student make wise choices.
From Current College Parents:
- What I wish I had known before I sent my child to college; and
- My best advice is....
More details to follow. Please mark your calendars. We hope you will join us.
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Annual Fund
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The temperature is rising...help us make our $200,000 goal!
Please consider a gift of any size to t
he Annual Fund. Proceeds are used to bridge the gap between what CPS allocates to run the school, and what it really takes. This year alone FOJ has funded a myriad of grants for clubs, classrooms, teams and campus productions. These are the opportunities for our students that set Jones apart. FOJ funds are also used to help maintain staffing and programming during these challenging times facing the district.
Thank
you for helping to make JCP an exceptional school.
To make your contribution, please
click here.
If you have questions or need more information contact:
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Annual Fund Spirit Gifts
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Claim Your Annual Fund Donation Gift at Parent/Teacher Conferences April 20th
FOJ wants to
acknowledge
your support for the school. When you make a donation to the Annual Fund, you receive a small gift in appreciation. Contributors of $250 or more can claim their gift during parent/teacher conference day, Thursday, April 20th, in the school lobby.
The following details the giving level and corresponding gift.
FRIENDS CLUB - up to $249: JCP Window Cling (this gift is mailed to donors with donation acknowledgement)
JONES CIRCLE - $250-$499: JCP Insulated Grocery Bag
BLUE & WHITE CLUB - $500 - $999: JCP Insulated Travel Mug
BLUE EAGLE CLUB - $1,000 - $2,499: JCP Stadium Blanket
GOLDEN EAGLE CLUB - $2,500 - $4,999: JCP Insulated Cooler
WILLIAM JONES SOCIETY - $5,000 and up: Donors receive a collection of all Annual Fund spirit items
Thank you for your
generosity!
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Joneswear
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Shop Joneswear for your spring celebrations!
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)
Visit our Pop-Up Store on Parent/Teacher Conference day, April 20th, in the lobby of the south building.
For more details including pictures of many Joneswear items, check out the webpage
here.
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Information Sessions for Current Freshman Parents
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Please click
HERE
for more information.
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Freshman Connection
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Welcome Class of 2021!
We are thrilled to welcome the rising Freshman class to the Jones College Prep family. Don't forget to register your student for this summer's
Freshman Connection, the
two-week orientation program that will take place weekday mornings, 8am to noon, from July 10 through July 21, at the JCP campus.
Freshman Connection is your student's introduction to the culture of inclusion, curiosity and academic excellence that characterizes Jones College Prep. In addition to getting a vital orientation to the campus, freshmen routinely make friends during the program that they keep throughout high school.
Registration for Freshman Connection is now open at the Jones College Prep website. Please click HERE for a direct link.
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This Week
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Monday 4/3
B Day
4:30pm Girls Soccer at Lane Tech
4:30pm Boys Baseball vs. Kenwood HS
5pm Boys Volleyball vs. Mather
Tuesday 4/4
TEST Day
8am-12pm PSAT 9th and 10th
(late start 11th and 12th)
4:30pm Girls Softball vs. Washington HS
4:30pm Boys Tennis at Taft
5pm Girls Track at Hinsdale Central
5pm Girls Water Polo at Riverside Brookfield
5pm Boys Lacrosse at Northside College Prep
6:00pm Sports Booster Meeting
Wednesday 4/5
SAT Test - 11th only
(non attendance for 9th, 10th and 12th)
4:30pm Boys Baseball at Kenwood HS
5pm Boys Volleyball vs. Chicago Academy
Thursday 4/6
C Day
8am FOJ Meeting (Library)
4:30pm Boys Tennis vs. Lane Tech
4:45pm Girls Lacrosse vs Payton
5pm Girls and Boys Water Polo vs. Juarez
7pm Upper Level Choir Concert
Friday 4/7
No School
4:30pm Boys Baseball vs. Morgan Park HS
Saturday 4/8
Girls Soccer Pepsi Showdown
Girls Water Polo at Deerfield HS
9am Boys Track at Minooka Invite
9am Boys Track at York/Palatine Triangular
10:30am Boys Baseball at Niles North HS
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, April 6, 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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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!
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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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