In This Issue
Letter from Dr. Powers
Buddy Guy Friend-Raiser
JCP 5K Run
Back to School Night
Curious Jones
Vounteer
Annual Fund
Jones and Beyond
Library News
Annual Fund
This Week's Schedule
FOJ Access
Joneswear
FOJ Meeting
Social FOJ
Upcoming Events


Sept. 27
FOJ Spring Event Volunteer Meeting

Oct. 4
4:30 Dig Pink
fundraiser for breast cancer research

Oct. 9
Columbus Day -   No school

Oct. 11
5:30pm FOJ Friend-raiser
Buddy Guy's Legends
 
Oct. 14
JCP Open House for Rising Freshmen

Oct. 22
10 am JCP Eagle Run 5K

 

Friends of Jones 
Board of Directors 

Double Blue Ribbon Recipient!

 


 

 

Sept. 24, 2017
From Dr. Powers
  Dr Powers Photo
Dear Jones Family,
 

Our school year is off to a very positive start. Planning is already underway for both our annual Open House on October 14 and Homecoming November 17. Details for both are forthcoming.

We received the very sad news this week that our beloved friend and colleague, Karen Stolzenberg, has passed away. Mrs. Stolzenberg taught visual arts at Jones since joining the staff in 1998. A National Board Certified Teacher, Karen taught nearly all arts classes in our curriculum, including metal smithing and ceramics, as well as serving as department chair. Generations of Jones students benefited from her expertise, love of the arts, and commitment to her students. Karen had just retired in June. She will be sorely missed by all of us.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at any time at pjpowers@cps.edu or on my direct office line, 773-534-8606. You can also follow me on Twitter @PJOSEPHPOWERS.
  
Sincerely,


P. Joseph Powers, Ph.D.
Principal
Jones College Prep
700 South State Street
Chicago, IL 60605
773-534-8606
 


 FOJ Friend-Raiser

DON'T MISS IT!

Please join  the Friends of Jones Board, JCP administration and teachers, and fellow Jones parents at our 

2017 Annual Buddy Guy's Friend-Raiser

Wednesday, October 11, from 5:30 - 9:00 pm

This adults-only event features entertainment by the Jones College Prep jazz band alongside Buddy Guy musicians, a delicious Southern buffet dinner and cash bar.

Tickets are $40 online, $45 at the door

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS CLICK  HERE

Note: All tickets, including those purchased online, will be held at the door of the event.
Buddy Guy

700 South S. Wabash Street 
 (just around the corner from Jones College Prep)

 JCP 5K Eagle Run
  
Lace   Up for the 3rd Annual JCP Eagle Run
 
Register by Sunday, September 30th to have a chance to win a $100 gift card to Chicago Dance Academy!

 

When:  Sunday, October 22 at 10am in Washington Park
Why:   5K run/walk to build the JCP community.  All proceeds go to student clubs and sports teams based on their participation.  
  • All participants will receive a free 5k training program
  • Register by Oct 2 to receive a JCP technical race t-shirt! 
  • Finishers will receive a medal 
  • Top male and female faculty, student and adult finishers will receive awards
When:   Sunday, October 22 rd  - Race Starts 10:00 AM - Pre Race Packet Pick-up 8:00-9:30

Where:   Beautiful Washington Park near the University of Chicago campus

How: Sign up HERE! $17.50 for students and JCP faculty/staff, $35 for adults. 

Train: Click  HERE to download the official 5K Run training guide to prepare for the event.

Fun in 2016.














Become a sponsor!  Contact Andy at  anewmark68@mac.com 
Become a volunteer! Contact Michelle at  mphilipcharles@gmail.com 
Other questions? Contact Sarah at  sarah1455@gmail.com

Don't miss this fun event!

 Back to School Night 
 
 
Back to School Night

On the evening of Thursday, September 14, JCP hosted Back to School Night providing  hundreds of Jones parents and guardians the chance to walk a mile (and then some) in their student's shoes. Attendees met in each of their student's classes for an introduction by the teacher and then navigated to the next class after each bell. Freshman parents attended an informational seminar conducted by JCP counselors.
Back to School night 2017
Counselors role play to show parents the support they provide students.

Curious Jones
Ever wonder what the Blue Ribbon banner hanging on the Jones building means and why we last achieved the status in 2012? Well, it's a BIG DEAL! 

Bestowed by the U.S. Department of Education, the coveted Blue Ribbon School award is sought by public and non-public schools throughout the country. It recognizes school leaders who demonstrate a vision of excellence, hold their students to the highest standards, and achieve the state's highest graduation rates. Schools are eligible to apply for this prestigious status every 6 years. JCP was the first CPS high school to earn the Blue Ribbon award and is the only CPS high school to achieve it twice - 2006 & 2012!


Are you curious about something or someone at Jones? Have a unique tidbit to share? Send  your questions and contributions to  linda.beck@freinds of jones.org to be featured in this space in a future FOJ newsletter. 

 Dig Pink
Jones Volleyball 3rd Annual Dig Pink Night - 
Fundraiser for Breast Cancer Research

Wednesday, October 4th
Jones gym - JCP vs. Lane Tech
Doors open at 4:30, games start at 5:00p
Door prizes, concessions, raffles, bake sale and more!
$5 Adults/ $1 Students/ Kids free
Free admission with the purchase of a dig pink t-shirt


 Volunteer Opportunites
SPRING GALA MEETING THIS WEDNESDAY
Interested in volunteering for the spring gala, FOJ's biggest event? Come to a meeting on September 27 at 6pm in the JCP library and learn how you can help.
Questions: contact gala@friendsofjones.org

Volunteer Opportunites
Parent Volunteers Needed for Media Center North
We are looking for parents to volunteer in the  Media Center North on A days during the lunch period (11:20-1:35) and  AcLab on B days (1:45-3:15).  Students use the quiet center to study, access Chromebooks, and print out homework. Parents do not need to be technical or computer savvy to volunteer. For complete details, and available slots, please contact Ann Ross at:

Volunteer Opportunities


WANTED: Parent Volunteers for the Jones College Prep Open House

Saturday, October 14 from 10am-3pm
Shift #1: 9:30am-12:30pm
Shift #2: 12:15pm-3:15pm
 

Volunteers greet guests as they wait in line; answer questions, and provide directions and support.

The open house is JCP's opportunity to demonstrate our school pride and show-off our beautiful facility.  Your time, energy, and enthusiasm help Jones continue to attract the city's top students.  With your help, Jones College Prep will continue SOARING TOWARD EXCELLENCE! 

Please click here to sign up for a time slot.

Thank you!

JCP and Beyond

Washington Post tells the story of former JCP Student

WP Article about JCP alum

Former JCP student, Tony Solis, is featured in a Washington Post article about the impact on peoples' lives caused by threats to the DACA program.

To read the full article from the 9/9/17 Washington Post, click here.

 Library News

Media Literacy/Professional Community
On Friday, September 1, school librarian Fran Feeley gave a presentation to CPS librarians entitled, "Media Literacy Resources and Lesson Plans for Grades K-12." Embedded in it is a  lengthy list of resources about media literacy and civic engagement

Check them out! 


FINE AMNESTY ENDS THIS FRIDAY 

TO ELIMINATE ALL EXISTING OVERDUE FINES:

Return all overdue books to the library.
 Students can click  here  to learn how to track their checked out books. 

AND/OR

Get a library card.  Students can log in to their Chicago Public Library accounts on a school computer to  prove to school librarian, Fran Feeley, that they have a library card or an eCard.

DON'T WAIT! 
  Annual Fund


Jones Commercial High School 1971 press photo.

Contribute to the Annual Fund and help us celebrate 80 years of Excellence! 

JCP has come a long way in 80 years! Established in 1938, our school was known as Jones Commercial High School and was an excellent all-female trade school for clerical and secretarial training. In a May 6, 1965 Chicago Tribune article, a graduate of Jones Commercial or, 'that Jones Girl,' was described as the secretary in the office who is attractive in appearance, pleasant, feminine, and who excels in basic office skills." 

Very complimentary for the times, but  look at us now!   Our student body is robust and diverse with 1900 students. The class of 2017 earned $46 million in scholarship  funding while  90% of the class enrolled in a 4-year college including some of the best in the country. In US News and World Report's most  recent "America's Best High School" feature, an assessment of 22,000 schools, JCP ranked #3 in Illinois and #110 in the nation. 

In order to continue on this phenomenal trajectory, JCP relies on the ongoing support of its community. The FOJ annual fund, a critical resource for the school's academic, athletic, arts and extracurricular programming, needs 100% participation this year. We have set an ambitious goal of raising $250,000 in funds for the school.
Proceeds from the 2017-2018 annual fund will go toward countless programs that benefit the entire student body. 

Make your gift online, through your FOJ Access account, today right  HERE



Thank you! Questions? contact  Barbara.Kizziah

This Week
Monday 9/25
A Day
5pm Boys Soccer vs. Payton 
5:30pm Senior Parent Program

Tuesday 9/26
B Day
4:30pm Girls Volleyball vs. Taft
5pm Girls Swimming at Lincoln Park

Wednesday 9/27
A Day
6pm FOJ Spring Event Committee Meeting

Thursday 9/28
B Day
4:30pm Girls Volleyball at Latin HS
 
Friday 9/29
A Day
1pm Girls Volleyball at DeLaSalle Tourney

Saturday 9/30
JV Girls Volleyball at Plainfield East
9am Girls Swimming at Prospect HS
1pm Girls Volleyball at DeLaSalle

click HERE for the JCP full calendar
 FOJ Access

Have you set up your FOJ Access account? Be sure to LOG IN to our new Friends of Jones parent database, FOJ Access. 

FIRST TIME CONNECTION? 
Simply go to www.FOJAccess.org and use your e-mail address as your login name, then click on "Forgot Password?" Enter your e-mail address again to be sent a link to create your own login name and password. 
E-mail address not found? As hard as we try, sometimes e-mails get lost in the shuffle. Contact us here and we'll be sure your e-mail address is in our database so you can set up your account. 

If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please contact Doreen Lubeck.

Joneswear
 Joneswear  Store Hours
 
Tuesdays during  Lunch (11:10 - 1:45) and "B" day ACLab (1:45 - 3:15)
 Thursday during Lunch (11:10 - 1:45) and "B" day ACLab (1:45 - 3:15)
Hours are subject to change. 
 
For more informations about Joneswear visit our webpage.  
Friends of Jones

 
Join us!  The next FOJ Board meeting, will be held on Thursday, Oct. 12, 8 am, south building library.

 
Friends of Jones is the parent-led non-profit that raises money, volunteers and enthusiasm for the school. We provide funds and support for JCP school expenses not covered by Chicago Public Schools. These include iPads, research subscriptions, sports teams, arts events, student travel opportunities, band transportation and much more.
 
 
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For information on how you can help enrich your student's experience at Jones, please contact Friends of Jones