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Upcoming Events
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April 17-29
FOJ Online Auction
April 20
Parent/Teacher
Conferences 11:30am-6:15pm
No School
April 25
LSC Meeting 6:30pm
April 28
FOJ Spring Event
Adler Planetarium
6:30p-10:30pm
May 6
Math & Language Benchmark 8am
rising freshmen A-L
May 13
Math & Language Benchmark 8am
rising freshman M-Z
May 29
Memorial Day - No School
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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,
I hope all of you had an enjoyable Spring Break. We are now entering into the busiest time of the year, complete with concerts, sports, dances, AP exams, and culminating with our annual commencement ceremony on June 15. As we are getting ready to say farewell to the Class of 2017, we are welcoming our newest JCP Eagles, the Class of 2021.
Springtime often brings with it distractions that cause our kids to take their eyes off the ball. Seniors aren't the only high school students to experience some version of "senioritis." School is still very much in session, so please help your students to stay focused -- as much as is possible!
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).
You can f
ollow 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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FOJ Fundraising Auction
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The FOJ Online Auction Goes Live Tomorrow Monday, April 17TH
Choose from a vacation stay in a 3 bedroom home in Costa Rica, a private cooking class at Eataly, a wine tasting for 6 hosted by Lettuce Entertain You wine director, tickets for Cubs, Sox, Blackhawks and Bears games, a 3 month membership to East Bank Club, gift cards for your students' favorites like Sprinkles Cupcakes, Flacos Tacos and Shake Shack, and so much more!
Click
here
to bid - from April 17th through April 29th!
For
more information about the online auction contact:
Thank you for your support!
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FOJ Spring Event
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Don't Miss this Stellar Evening!
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. Airpods 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! Tickets will not be available for purchase at the door.
Simply click on the following link:
with any questions. We look forward to seeing you!
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Information Sessions for Current Freshman Parents
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Please click
HERE
for more information.
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Annual Fund Spirit Gifts
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Claim Your Annual Fund Donation Gift at Parent/Teacher Conferences April 20th
Thank you to those who donated to the Friends of Jones Annual Fund at Jones College Prep! If you made a donation of at least $250, please stop by the Annual Fund table in the Jones lobby during report card pick up on Thursday, April 20th between 12 noon and 6pm to pick up your acknowledgment gift! If you are unable to collect your gift on this date and time, alternative arrangements can be made by contacting any member of the
Annual Fund team.
[email protected]
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Around Campus
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Asian American Literature Students in Chinatown
Students in Asian American Literature class are currently studying Amy Tan's The Joy Luck Club. During this unit, students visited Chinatown, which allowed them to explore different places such as important historical buildings, art galleries, restaurants, gift shops, etc. Visiting Chinatown provided students with an appreciation for Chinese culture, customs, and traditions. It was also a great way to expose students to an ethnic neighborhood that is so close to JCP.
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Book Fair
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Donate Your Used Books
Jones College Prep 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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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 for parents sending students to college for the first time, and parents with more experience who welcome a fresh perspective on college transitions.
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 end of the school year is fast approaching...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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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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Freshman Connection
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Class of 2021 Freshman Connection
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 4/17
A Day
4:30pm Girls FR/JV Soccer vs. Payton
4:30pm Girls Softball vs. Von Steuben HS
4:45pm Boys Baseball at Morgan Park HS
5pm Boys Volleyball at Rickover
6pm Spring College Fair
7pm Boys Lacrosse vs. Mather
Tuesday 4/18
B Day
9am Senior Panoramic Photo at Buckingham Fountain
1:35pm Senior Meeting
4:30pm Boys Tennis at Young
5pm Boys Baseball at UHigh
5pm Girls and Boys Water Polo vs. Westinghouse
Wednesday 4/19
A Day
3pm Girls Soccer at Kennedy
4:30pm Girls Softball at Brooks HS
4:30pm Boys Tennis vs Lincoln Park
5pm Girls Track at St. Ignatius Meet
5pm Boys Water Polo vs. Argo
7:30pm Boys Baseball vs. Brooks HS
Thursday 4/20
Parent-Teacher Conferences -No School
1pm Counseling 301 for Freshman Parents
3pm Counseling 301 for Freshman Parents
4:30pm Boys Lacrosse at Notre Dame
5pm Counseling 301 for Freshman Parents
5pm Girls Track Sandburg HS
5pm Boys Water Polo vs. Latin
Friday 4/21
B Day
(Early Release)
4:30pm Girls Soccer vs. Young
4:45pm Boys Baseball at Brooks HS
5:15 Girls Lacrosse at Lane
Saturday 4/22
Boys Track at Distance Night in Palatine
10am Boys Baseball at Lake Forest HS
10am Boys Lacrosse at Downers Grove Coop
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, May 11, 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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