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Upcoming Events
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May 16
College Transition - A Parent's Guide 6pm
May 18
Spring Dance Concert 7pm
May 19
Junior Prom 7pm
May 24
Instrumental Music Concert 7pm
May 27
Senior Prom 7pm
May 29
Memorial Day - No School
June 6
LSC Meeting 5:30pm
June 6
Spring Sports Assembly 6:30pm
June 8
Choral Music Concert 7pm
June 15
Class of 2017 Commencement 7pm
June 20
Last Day of 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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May 14, 2017
Happy Mother's Day
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From Dr. Powers
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Dear Jones Family,
This is a busy season at Jones! In addition to planning for graduation and other Class of 2017 events, there are many other activities which give us opportunities to celebrate our students and their achievements. Please mark your calendars for the following performing arts events, all in the comfort of the Robin Bennett Theater::
- May 18 (7:00 pm) - Dance Concert
- May 24 (7:00 pm) - Instrumental Music Concert
- June 8 (7:00 pm) - Choral Music Concert
Senior Parents: Please remember to order your tickets for our June 15 Graduation Ceremony. Details on how to order and other Class of 2017 information are contained in the attached letter (click
here), previously sent out last month.
Many thanks to all of you for your continued 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
[email protected]
or 773-534-8606 (direct office line). F
ollow me on Twitter @PJOSEPHPOWERS.
P. Joseph Powers, Ph.D.
Principal
Jones College Prep
700 South State Street
Chicago, IL 60605
773-534-8606
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FOJ Spring Event & Auctions
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A Heartfelt Thank You!
The annual FOJ Spring Event took place Friday night, April 28th, at the beautiful Adler Planetarium on Chicago's lakefront. It was a lovely evening of friends, food and funds. The next newsletter will feature a detailed wrap up of the event including the results from the live and online auctions. The event and auctions were tremendously successful thanks to the generosity, with both time and money. of the Jones community.
Cheers!
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| Celestial celebrators at Adler for FOJ Friday, April 28. 2017. |
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College Transition Night
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Congratulations! Your Student was Accepted to College! Now What?
The JCP Counseling Department and Friends of Jones invite you to attend:
A Parents' Guide to Successfully Transitioning Out of High School and Into College
(for parents of Junior and Senior JCP students)
TUESDAY, May 16, 2017
6-7:30 pm
JCP Auditorium
Our panel of experts will provide you valuable information on how to make it through this new
phase in both your and your child's lives.
Scheduled expert panelists are:
Tamara Driver, Counselor, Jones College Prep High School
Megan O'Rourke, Assistant Dean of Admissions, Marquette University
Yvonne LaGrone, Parent of JCP alumni and current college students
John Franklin,
MD, Associate Dean and Professor, Northwestern Medicine/Northwestern University
Ziena Miller, Assistant Director of New Student Family Engagement, DePaul University
Topics covered:
- How to utilize the JCP Counseling Department after graduation.
- How to transition relationships with peers and family members
- What to expect from college orientation
- What should parents know prior to move-in day
- Resources available on campus for students struggling academically or emotionally
- How to help your child make wise choices surrounding alcohol and drugs
- Helping your child adjust to living away from home
There will be time for Q and A at the end so make sure to bring questions!
Please join us this Tuesday.
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Sweet Success!
Big THANKS to FOJ for supporting the Counseling Department on Cupcake/National College Response Day on May 1st! 85% of the senior class came out to complete their Final Transcript Request forms, update their Naviance, grab a cupcake and celebrate their college decision!
Watch for details about the class of 2017's college decisions in an upcoming FOJ newsletter.
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Thank you to our outstanding senior class counselors and the entire counseling department for helping to successfully launch to college
the
largest graduating class in history of Jones College Prep --
The Class of 2017!
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Request from the Juniors for Prom
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Hey Class of 2018 Parents!
Junior Prom is just around the corner and the planning committee of the Student Government needs your help. We are working with a tight budget and unfortunately can't afford to hire a caterer for the event. The planning committee would greatly appreciate any donations of water bottles, chips, and store bought cookies, as well as paper plates and napkins. We would hate to leave any students hungry or thirsty, especially considering all the dancing they'll be doing!
The dance is next Friday, May 19, from 7-10pm in Room 1520. If your junior hasn't had a chance to buy a ticket yet, we still have tickets ($35 each) and we are selling them every day during the three lunch periods. All the profits from the dance go toward funding Senior Prom, so we would really like to have as many students in attendance as possible (and hopefully sell out). It's going to be a really fun night and we hope to see everyone there!
If you would like to make a donation, please drop it off at the front desk of the office and let them know it is for the Junior Student Government. Also, please write your name and address down on the donation so we can send you a thank you note!
Thank You!
-Class of 2018 Student Government Association
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Diverse Learners
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Transition Planning for students with IEPs and 504 plans: What Happens After Jones?
On
Saturday, June 3, at 2 pm, we will host our second annual alumni panel. Adults who graduated from Jones with a 504 or IEP return to share their post-graduation stories. Last year 48 alumni participated, meeting in small groups with parents and students. This program is open to all Jones families as well as interested families who attend other schools.
For further information on these programs,
please contact parent Barb Cohen at
[email protected]
or
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Fame the musical
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Fame - JCP's largest musical production
Fame, the Jones All-School musical, played to sold out houses in late March. Sponsored, in part, by a grant from the FOJ, the Performing Arts department was proud to feature 70 Jones dancers, singers, actors and musicians - the largest Jones musical to date!
The musical chronicled the lives of teenagers as they struggled through four years at The High School of the Performing Arts. Based on the 1980 hit blockbuster film, it was a powerful story of laughter, love, triumph and defeat, told with incredible dancing to the Academy Award-winning score.
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Gallery Night
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Come out Friday, May 26, for Gallery Night
On Friday, May 26th, from 4pm-7pm, the Freshman Student Government is hosting a gallery night featuring art by Jones students from all grade levels. The gallery covers the lobby, the second, and third floors of the south building.
Admission is free.
Among the amazing works by talented JCP student artists...
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Girls Soccer
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JCP Girls Varsity Soccer Competes at City Finals
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| JCP Girls Varsity Soccer team |
The JCP girls varsity soccer team went into the City Finals with a 16-2-2 record and a +44 goal differential. After a heartbreaking loss to Lane Tech this past Thursday evening, the Eagles finished the season 2nd in the league and runners up in the playoffs -- something that no team has ever done after being promoted. Now, the ladies look forward to the State Playoffs where they plan to assert their dominance on teams from outside the city.
Congratulations. You go, Girls!
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| View from the large and exuberant Jones cheering section Thursday at Lane Tech! |
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Water Polo
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CPS Water Polo Championships
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| Boys team coach & athletes discuss strategy |
The CPS water polo championship games took place the week of May 1st and the Men's water polo team made it to the final four for the first time in the Men's Jones/Payton history. On Friday, May 5th they took on Von Steuben and after an exciting game and a fabulous finish, they took third place!
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The girls team receiving their medals and plaque
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The Women's team won their way to the FINAL TWO! The women did an amazing job on both ends of the pool at their tournament on May 5th. The love and support filled the UIC Natatorium with coordinated chants cheering for this amazing team. The Jones/Payton Women's team took home second place in a close game decided by one point.
We are so proud of our Jones/Payton Water polo teams!
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Lacrosse
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Boys Lacrosse Closing in on Championships
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| Boys team coach & athletes |
The JCP Senior Lacrosse Players have completed a strong regulation season for the 2nd year. JCP began their march to the championship Friday with 1st round of playoffs against Taft.
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Boys Volleyball
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JV Boys Make It Through Second Round of Playoffs
The JV Boys Volleyball team knocked out 4th seed Payton in the first round of the playoffs. They then defeated the 12th seed Mather on Friday at Mather in the second round.
Go Eagles!
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Spanish Honor Society
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| Spanish Honor Society visiting Casa Central |
Spanish Honor Society Awarded First Place at National Level
The Jones College Prep Diego Velázquez Chapter of the Spanish Honor Society, or Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica, was awarded first place at the national level for Short Term Activity of the Year. Volunteers went to Casa Central which is the largest Hispanic social service agency in the midwest. They visited and interacted in Spanish with the senior citizens in the Adult Wellness Center, doing holiday crafts, playing games and sharing stories, followed by a lunch with authentic Puerto Rican food. There are over 2,500 national and international chapters of the Spanish Honor Society, sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese.
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Iceland Anyone?
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Iceland Trip 2018!!
Mrs. Eve Reineke and Ms. Nichole Lowery, biology teachers at JCP, are taking students on a science-oriented trip to ICELAND during spring break 2018!! If your child is interested, visit
website:
https://worldstrides.com/itineraries/iceland/ AND have your child visit Ms. Lowery & Mrs. Reineke in room 5005 during AcLab for more information.
We will hold a parent meeting with a representative from the travel company on May 22 at 6:30 pm in room 5005.
In the meantime, if you have any questions please email Mrs. Reineke or Ms. Lowery through the JCP website.
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Annual Fund
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Please make your gift to the FOJ Annual Fund for the 2106/17 school year by June 30, 2017
Your donations 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.
Make your contribution go even farther. Nearly 20% of funds raised this year are attributable to
matching donations from corporations and other businesses. Be sure to check if your employer will match your 2016/17 contribution.
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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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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5K Eagle Walk-Run-Fun
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Dr. Powers finishing strong during last fall's 5K
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Sponsor the 3rd Annual Jones 5K Eagle Walk-Run-Fun
Thank you for your support!
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Joneswear
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Shop Joneswear
Store closes for the school year on June 8th!
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)
For more details including pictures of many Joneswear items, check out the webpage
here.
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Freshman Connection
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Register for the
Class of 2021 Freshman Connection
The
two-week orientation program for rising freshmen 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 5/15
B Day
6pm Principal Discretion
Tuesday 5/16
A Day
6pm College Transition Night (for senior and junior parents)
7pm Girls Soccer vs. Morton HS (IHSA Regional)
Wednesday 5/17
B Day
Thursday 5/18
A Day
7pm Spring Dance Concert
Friday 5/19
B Day
(Early Release)
7pm Junior Prom
Saturday 5/20
10am Girls Softball at Fenton 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, June 8, 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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