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Upcoming Events
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Oct. 9
Columbus Day
No school
Oct. 11
5:30 pm FOJ Friend-raiser
Buddy Guy's Legends
Oct. 12
8 am FOJ
Board Meeting
Oct. 14
JCP Open House for Rising Freshmen
Oct. 22
10 am JCP Eagle Run 5K
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Friends of Jones
Board of Directors
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Cairon Dietsch-Jones
Chair
Jane Goodrich
Vice Chair
Veronica Gomez
Secretary
Vicki Crockett
Treasurer
Michelle Mitchell
Assistant Treasurer
Linda Beck
Communications
Barbara Kizziah
Annual Fund
Brian Massengill
Corporate Development
Kathy Smith
Cory Gonzalez
Leslie Senn
Spring Online Auction
Bonnie Schulgasser
Jenni Pencyla
Fall Event
Laura Brauer
Melvina Lloyd
Hospitality
Julie Weisman
Joneswear
Michelle Muscgrove
Academic Booster
Melvina Lloyd
Counseling Booster
Julie Bedore
Sports Boosters
KK Cleland
Manny Onate Jr.
Alumni Boosters
Raquel Don
Volunteers
Ann Ross
Library Volunteer Coordinator
Kristine Kinder
Class Liaison
Linda Beck
Amy Carlozo
FOJ Newsletter
Stacy Bruce
FOJ Website
Denise Eichorn
Social Media
Sarah Jones
5K Eagle Run
Doreen Lubeck
Donor System Management
Dan Sheffield
Database Management
click here for contact information
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Double Blue Ribbon Recipient!
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From Dr. Powers
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Dear Jones Family,
What a busy week we have ahead!
- FOJ "Friend-Raiser": On Wednesday, Oct. 11, we have our annual FOJ "Friend Raiser" event at Buddy Guy's. This a great opportunity to get acquainted with other Jones parents, enjoy some wonderful food and thrill to the music of our outstanding student musicians. See you there!
- Selective Enrollment Open House: Saturday, Oct. 14, is our biggest annual event, (next to Graduation!). We will play host to as many as 5,000 prospective students and their parents, providing them the opportunity to get to know our school and its wonderful community. Over the years, many parents have told us that their kids were undecided about what high school they wanted to attend until they attended the JCP Open House. That's what "sealed the deal!"
Thanks to everyone for all your support and encouragement!
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at any time at 773-534-8606 or
[email protected].
Sincerely,
P. Joseph Powers, Ph.D.
Principal
Jones College Prep
700 South State Street
Chicago, IL 60605
773-534-8606
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FOJ Friend-Raiser
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THIS WEDNESDAY!
Please join
the Friends of Jones Board, JCP administration and teachers, and fellow Jones parents for our
2017 Annual Buddy Guy's Friend-Raiser
Wednesday, Oct. 11, from 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.
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
PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS
ONLINE TICKET SALES END TOMORROW AT MIDNIGHT
Note: All tickets, including those purchased online,
will be held at the door of the event.
700 South S. Wabash St.
(just around the corner from Jones College Prep)
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Annual Fund
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Contribute to the Annual Fund and help us celebrate 80 years of Excellence!
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 benefit a large number student body programs.
Your contributions impact the students and the educations JCP provides!
TOP 5 Reasons to Contribute the the
Annual Fund:
5: The money we raise funds teachers' grants expanding classroom experiences.
4: FOJ financial support of freshman connection allows EVERY student to participate.
3: JCP is ranked no. 3 in the STATE!
2: World Class education in a world class city! And...
1: The class of 2017 earned $46 MILLION in scholarship dollars!
Make your gift online, through your FOJ Access account, today right
HERE!
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| Volunteer for JCP Open House |
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE SIGNED UP!
but...
We Still Need Parent Volunteers for the Jones College Prep Open House
Saturday, October 14 from 10am-3pm
Shift #1: 9:30 am-12:30 pm
Shift #2: 12:15 pm-3:15 pm
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!
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Jones 5K
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Sunday, Oct. 22 at 10 am in Washington Park
Why:
5K run/walk to build the JCP community.
Proceeds go to student clubs and sports teams based on their participation. All f
inishers will receive a medal and t
op male and female faculty, student and adult finishers will receive awards.
When:
Sunday, Oct, 22
- Race Starts 10:00 am
Pre Race Packet Pick-up 8:00-9:30 am
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.
Become a sponsor!
Become a volunteer!
Other questions?
Don't miss this fun event!
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| TEDx at JCP |
After a successful launch season in 2106/17,
TEDxJCP is coming back to Jones in the spring!
We are starting our application process early this year, with student applications
due Oct. 20
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We will interview from the applications, and by the end of the month, we will select five Jones students to give TEDx Talks at our 2018 event. Last year's speakers will serve as mentors for the new group.
This year's theme is
"Truth and Dare": A twist on the classic truth or dare. We want talks that share a truth and then dare listeners to do something about it.
If you know of any student who has a story to tell, please encourage them to apply! We'd love applicants from all grades. If you have any questions, the TEDx team for 2018 is: Brady Gunnink, Fran Feeley, Julie Achettu, Abby Barton '17, and Olivia Landgraff '17.
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| Sports News |
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Jones Girls Varsity Volleyball Team
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Our girls varsity volleyball team is currently 17-5 going into this weekend's Latin Invitational. They are seeded 4th in the City Finals and face Whitney Young on Thurs. Oct. 19.
Come cheer them on!
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| More in Sports |
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| Jones Girls Junior Varsity Volleyball Team |
JV Girls Volleyball is currently 21-3-2 and UNDEFEATED in the conference (9-0). They head into the playoffs next week as the #1 seed for the second season in a row.
They have worked hard all season making another run
for their third city championship!
Go Eagles!
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| NEW in Dance |
2017 Jones Dance Team
Dance became a fall sport this year and the venerable JCP dance team performed at our first fall event last week,
the Boys Varsity Soccer Senior night game.
Contact JCP dance teacher
Elisa Foshay for more information.
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Spring Gala Volunteer Meeting
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SPRING GALA MEETING
Monday Oct. 23 at 6 pm
in the JCP library.
Already a volunteer or interested in helping out? Join us to help plan and execute FOJ's biggest annual event.
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| Parent Liaison Program |
Friends of Jones has revised the parent liaison program. The SGA and teacher advisors have done extremely well with the program and therefore individual parent/class liaisons are no longer required. The FOJ board liaison member will continue to work with the SGA and teacher advisors on their individual class fundraising initiatives whenever needed.
Thank you to those parents who expressed interest in the program and those who helped in the past.
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| Library News |
Teen read Week, JCP Book Clubs, and Lincoln Award and More...
This week is
TEEN READ WEEK
, which aims to encourage teens to read and use the library. It's the ideal time to highlight our reading programs!
The
JONES BOOK CLUBS
kicked off successfully last Wednesday! Book Club information is listed on the
Books page
of the library website. It's not too late to take part! Students can email
[email protected]
or stop by the library to join.
The LINCOLN AWARD
program is all about
YOUNG ADULT TITLES
, also known as "YA" for short. The annual award, sponsored by the
Illinois School Library Media Association (ISLMA)
, goes to the author of the book voted as most outstanding by participating Illinois students in grades 9-12. The award is named for Abraham Lincoln, one of Illinois' most famous residents and himself an avid reader and noted author.
The award aims to encourage high school students to read for personal satisfaction; familiarize themselves with young adult and adult book authors; and become lifelong readers.
Students are invited to read four or more nominated titles to qualify for mid-March voting.
To view descriptions of all titles, stop by the display surrounding the fish tank in the library.
Keep up with current news and information about the library program by following the BLOG this link:
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This Week
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Monday 10/9
No school Columbus Day
Tuesday 10/10
A Day
5 pm Girls Swimming at Northside Prep
5:30 pm LSC Meeting
7 pm Princeton Review: Rob Franek
Wednesday 10/11
B Day
PSAT/NMSQT
5:30 pm Buddy Buy Friend-raiser 2017
Thursday 10/12
A Day
8 am FOJ Board Meeting
Friday 10/13
B Day
Early Release
Saturday 10/14
9 am Girls Swimming at Maine South Relays
10 am Jones Open House
click
HERE for the JCP full calendar
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| 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 six 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!
Curious about something or someone at Jones? Have a unique tidbit to share? Send your questions and contributions to
to be featured here in a future FOJ newsletter.
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FOJ Access
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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.
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Joneswear
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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.
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Friends of Jones
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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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FOJ 24/7
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Breaking news that falls between the biweekly newsletter is posted on FOJ's Facebook page. Don't miss out!
P.S. Jones parents: If you or someone you know would like to receive our biweekly newsletter (the very one you're reading now), please visit email [email protected] with your name, email and student's name/grade.
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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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