September 14, 2017
Greetings!

On Friday, Sept. 15, students will have their first out of uniform day of the school year. Guidelines for out of uniform attire can be found on the CJ website .

What makes this Friday's out of uniform day unique is that participating students will need to bring in $2 to participate. Half of the contributions from the day will support hurricane relief charities while the other half will support CJ clubs and extra-curricular activities.

Additionally, this is a reminder that Tuesday, Sept. 19 is a 12:30 p.m. dismissal for underclassmen testing day. Seniors do not need to report to school this day. Lunch and the ELC will not be available. Students must make arrangements to be picked up no later than 12:45 p.m.

Greg Mueller, Assistant Principal | email
Memorable Service Fair for CJ Students, Graduate More >

Senior Spending Her School Year Overseas More >
SOCIAL MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS 
The CJ community came together to bring gently used and new soccer equipment for Pass it Back Soccer. Student organizers say the contributed items have already been taken to a local boy's team. More >

Several students, including members from the women's volleyball team, met this week for the first MLC Monday of the school year. More >
EAGLE EXCELLENCE   

Women's cross country member Madie Denman '18 was named the  Dayton Daily News ' Athlete of the Week. More >
NEWS   
PARENTS

Drug Awareness and Wellness Program
Thank you to all parents who attended the meeting earlier this week about the Drug Awareness and Wellness program. The CJ website will be updated with answers to questions discussed at the meeting in the coming days.
As a reminder, all parents were mailed a letter earlier this month about our voluntary drug testing year. All parents will need to sign and return the letter regarding participation in this year's program.

John Marshall, Principal | email


Underclassmen Picture Day
Friday, Sept. 29
Picture day for freshmen, sophomores and juniors will be held on Friday, Sept. 29 during homeroom. Students are allowed out of uniform this day and normal out of uniform rules apply. Picture order forms will be sent home prior to picture day. 

Dan Eiser, Teacher | email


Class of 2021 Mixer - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Saturday, Sept. 23 | 7:15 -10:15 p.m.
The Class of 2021 mixer will be held on Saturday, Sept. 23 in the courtyard. Parent chaperones are needed from 7:15 - 10:15 p.m. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Ann Szabo.

Ann Szabo, Freshman Student Council Moderator | email


Homecoming Chaperones Needed
Saturday, Oct. 7 | 7:45 - 11 p.m. | Mary, Our Lady or Victory Gym
The student council is in need of chaperones for the homecoming dance on Saturday, Oct. 7 in the Mary, Our Lady of Victory Gym from 7:45 - 11:00 p.m. If you are able to help chaperone, please email Angela Ruffolo by Friday, Sept. 29.

Angela Ruffolo, Teacher/Student Council Moderator | email


CJ Spirit Shop
Open Thursdays, 7:15-7:55 a.m. | Fridays, Student Lunches
The CJ Spirit Shop will be open to parents and students on Thursdays before school (7:15-7:55 a.m.), and to students during lunch on Friday's (10:40 a.m. - 12:20 p.m.). Hours for the CJ Spirit Store and Spirit Trailer are posted on our website . We are also interested in knowing what additional day/time we could hold store hours for parents. If you have a suggestion, please let us know.

Tina Wagoner, Director of Marketing & Communications | email
STUDENTS

Classes of 2018, 2019 and 2020
Fall Phonathon Opportunity
The fall phonathon will be held October 22-25; 29-30; November 1-2; 5-9; and 12 from 5:30-8:30 pm in the cafeteria. Dinner and training will be provided from 5:30-6:00 p.m.
During phonathon, volunteers will make more than 12,000 phone calls to alumni, parents and friends of CJ and our predecessor schools. Current sophomores, juniors and seniors eager to "be the voice" for CJ can e-mail the dates they are interested in helping out to Elaine Bonner.

Elaine Bonner, Annual Giving Coordinator | email


Homecoming Dance
Saturday, Oct. 7 | 8-11 p.m. | Mary, Our Lady of Victory Gym
Tickets for the Homecoming dance will be sold before school and after school in Room 100 on Friday, Sept. 29; Monday, Oct. 2, and Tuesday, Oct. 3. Tickets will also be sold during sophomore, junior and senior lunches on Tuesday, Oct. 3. Students who will be bringing a guest from another school must have a guest form filled out from OSS before a ticket is bought.

Angela Ruffolo, Teacher/Student Council Moderator | email



2018-2019 Youth Exchange Scholarship
The Rotary Club of Dayton is offering a prestigious scholarship for a youth exchange program for the 2018-2019 academic year. The scholarship covers room, board tuition and a monthly stipend for a school year abroad. Students interested in this scholarship should contact Tony Ricciuto immediately. Applicants should apply for the 6670 rotary district.

Tony Ricciuto, Teacher |  email
MINISTRY & SERVICE

From the Chaplain's Office
This Friday, we welcome the cross country team to morning Mass at 7:20 a.m. in the CJ Chapel. Next week, we invite the volleyball team to join us. All are invited to join us for these liturgies.

Next Wednesday, Sept. 20, we will have a special Mass for those who participated in the summer mission trips. Mass will be at 8:30 a.m. in the chapel. Afterwards, the participants will have an opportunity to gather together once more to reflect upon their summer experience. 

Fr. Bob Jones, CJ Chaplain | email


Courageous at CJ
Saturday, Sept. 16 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Chapel
Students wanting to have a unique encounter with Christ are invited for the first Courageous of 2017 on Saturday, Sept. 16 from 7:30-9 p.m. in the chapel. Participants will experience an Eucharistic Adoration, live music, and prayer. All CJ students are welcome! Attendees are asked to enter the building via the Business Office doors in Marianist Hall.

Kairos
Next week is our first senior Karios retreat of the school year. Students attending this retreat have received a permission form which needs to be signed and returned on Friday, Sept. 15. On Friday during their homerooms, students attending this retreat will have a meeting where they will receive a packing list and other details about the retreat. Please remember all the students, student leaders and adult chaperones in your prayers.

Classes of 2018 and 2019
All juniors and seniors received notice regarding which retreat they will be attending this year. Students chose their preferred dates through a Google survey which they completed a few weeks ago. These forms need to be signed and returned to Ministry & Service. Senior forms were due Tuesday, and junior forms need to be returned by Fri., Sept. 22.

Kelli Kinnear, Director of Ministry & Service | email
CJ STEMM

WPAFB Fall Job Shadowing Day - Classes of 2018 and 2019
Friday, Oct. 27
Current juniors and seniors have the opportunity to participate in the WPAFB Fall Job Shadowing Day on Friday, Oct. 27. This is a day off from school because of Join Hands Miami Valley. The application for the WPAFB Fall Job Shadowing Day will be available on the WPAFB website soon.

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator | email
PERFORMING ARTS

Parent Meeting for the Fall Play, Tartuffe
Thursday, Sept. 14 | 6:15 - 7 p.m. | Auditorium
A meeting for all parents of students involved in the fall play is happening this Thursday, Sept. 14 at 6:15 p.m. in the auditorium, followed by the PoPS meeting at 7 p.m.

Caitlin Bennett, Drama & Choir Teacher | email
CALENDAR REMINDERS  
National Catholic Youth Conference Registration - LAST CALL
Due Friday, September 15 More > .
College Prep Night
Wednesday, Sept. 27 | 6-8 p.m. | Fifth Third Field More >
Special Schedules For Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors
Tuesday, Sept. 19 and Wednesday, Oct. 11.
All students must be picked up by 12:30 p.m. as there will be no Eagle Learning Center after school. Seniors do not need to report to school this day and should use the time for a college visit or to work on their college applications.
Classes of 2020 and 2021
Service Opportunities
Freshmen and sophomores are encouraged to get a head start on their required service hours. Service opportunities are up and posted in the Ministry & Service. A list of the opportunities can also be found on the student news site under the Ministry & Service tab.
Football Game Volunteers
Those interested in volunteering at home football games are encouraged to sign up for a shift through this link . Volunteers are needed beginning at 5:30 p.m. and will enjoy the game for free.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR  
Boys and Girls Youth Basketball
Grades 3-8
Tryouts will be held soon for the boys and girls Eagle youth basketball teams. Details can be found on the CJ website .
UD Open House
Open houses at the University of Dayton will be held on Sundays Oct. 1 or Nov. 5, to meet students, faculty and administrators, and discover why more than 8,200 students call the University of Dayton their home-away-from-home. Find out more online   here .
Health Sciences Center Community Open House
Saturday, Oct. 7 | 1-4 p.m. | Sinclair Community College
Families can tour Sinclair's newest education facility on Saturday, Oct. 7. More >
mCORE Heart Screening
Saturday, Oct. 7 | 1-4 p.m. | Sinclair Community College
mCORE will be offering both EKG and Echo tests for each student-athlete. All screenings are performed by Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographers and results are read by the mCORE Medical Director. More >
Open House at Mount Saint John
Sunday, Oct. 1 | 12 - 4 p.m.
The staffs of the nine Marianist entities located at Mount Saint John invite members of the CJ family to join them on Sunday, Oct. 1 to celebrate three anniversaries:

  • Society of Mary and Daughters of Mary Immaculate (200 years)
  • Bergamo Retreat and Conference Center (50 years)
  • Marianist environmental Education Center (25 years)

More information can be found on this flyer .