October 10, 2019
Greetings!

This week we've been able to celebrate many accomplishments of our students - in the classroom, on stage, and on the field/court.

As we close out the first quarter of the school year, I want to thank you for partnering with CJ on the mission to educate the whole person. As teachers, coaches, and parents, we often motivate our students to give their best effort and achieve their full potential at all times.

This weekend with our fall break, I invite us all to take a hint from nature and take the opportunity to rest, relax and enjoy a break from school. We have encouraged our teachers to do the same, and I hope this fall break gives you an opportunity to spend some time with your family and friends. 

We look forward to a great second semester and many more accomplishments to come!

Greg Mueller, Acting Principal |  email
COMMUNITY UPDATES

Celebrating 20 Years of Cuvilly More >

#becauseofCJ: Reflection from Brianna '17 More >
SOCIAL MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS 
Seniors held Mass together as a class this week. More >

A play during last Friday's football game was named the "Big Play of the Night" by WDTN. More >

JBN
This week's JBN Student of the Week is Marquis Henry '20. More >
NEWS   
PARENTS
October Calendar Reminders
Please make sure you have the following school day changes marked down:

  • Monday, Oct. 14 - No School
  • Wednesday, Oct. 16 - 8 a.m. start with 12:30 p.m. dismissal (no ELC). Seniors do not have school this day. Freshmen, sophomores and juniors will be taking the PSAT. This is not only a practice for the SAT test, but it is also used for qualification to the National Merit Scholarship Program. Juniors and sophomores will be taking the official PSAT while freshmen will take the ninth grade version of the test. 
  • Thursday, Oct. 24 - 8 a.m. start with 12 p.m. dismissal (no ELC). Parent/teacher conferences will be held this day from 1:30-4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. Sign up information will be mailed home the week of October 14.
  • Friday, Oct. 25 - No school (students are encouraged to participate in Make a Difference Day).

If you have questions about any of these schedule changes, please let me know.

Steve Fuchs, Assistant Principal |  email

Tuition Assistance and Special Scholarships Applications
Classes of 2021, 2022 and 2023
FACTS tuition assistance applications and special scholarship applications for the 2020-2021 school year are now available. In order for your child to be considered for scholarships or assistance, an application must be completed by December 2, 2019.  
  • A link was sent to students with instructions on how to complete the scholarship application. Please remind your child to apply. Please note that only students will be able to access this application via their CJ email address.  
  • Scholarship applications and one recommendation letter (from a non-family member) are due by Monday, Dec. 2.  
  • Scholarships are only granted to those students who have a completed FACTS application submitted by the deadline of December 2. FACTS applications are only available online.  

For questions about scholarships for returning students, please contact Katie Espino. For questions about FACTS, please contact Katie Malloy.

Katie Espino, Administrative Assistant |  email
Katie Malloy, Student Account Specialist |  email
MINISTRY & SERVICE
Sophomore Retreat
Next week is the sophomore retreat. All sophomores will attend one of three days — Tuesday, Oct. 15; Thursday, Oct. 17 or Friday, Oct. 18. A parent letter with more detailed information and a permission form was sent home on Monday, Oct. 7. Permission forms were due to religion teachers by Wednesday, Oct. 9. As the sophomores gather together in prayer, reflection and community building for their day long retreat next week, please remember them in your prayers.

Thank You!
Last week's joint food drive with Carroll High School was a success. Combined, our schools brought in enough food to provide more than 2,300. meals for those in need in our community. All items were given to The Foodbank. Thanks to all students and families who participated!

Kelli Kinnear, Director of Ministry & Service | email
GUIDANCE OFFICE & OPPORTUNITIES
FAFSA Night
Tuesday, Oct. 15 | 6 p.m. | CJ Cafeteria
Seniors and their parent(s) or guardian(s) are invited to the FAFSA information and help session on Tuesday, Oct. 15 starting at 6 p.m. in the CJ cafeteria. Parents should bring a computer and their 2018 tax information, their questions, and any additional information that might be needed to complete their FAFSA application. Please remember - the student and at least one parent must create an FSAID before the information session. Seniors can begin completing their 2020-2021 FAFSA application which is also available on mobile devices. Additional information can be found here .

1st Quarter Report Cards
Available Friday, Oct. 18 by 3 p.m.
First quarter report cards will be posted in  NetClassroom  on Friday, Oct. 18 by 3 p.m.  Students will also receive a paper copy during homerooms.

Parent-Teacher Conferences
Thursday, Oct. 24 | 1:30-4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.
Parent-teacher conferences will be held on Thursday, Oct. 24 from 1:30 - 4 p.m. and 5 - 8 p.m. Parents are able to sign up online ahead of time for conferences. Directions for the online sign up process are being mailed the week of October 14. For questions regarding online conference sign up, please contact Emily Saunders. 

AP Exam Registration and Fee
The AP exam form and online registration process were due last week by all students who plan to take any AP exams in May. AP charges will be added to FACTS accounts on file in the business office. AP fees will be charged on October 21 and must be paid by November 20. If you have any questions, please contact Emily Saunders.

College Options - Think Outside the Box
Students have so many options and are able to access many different avenues when it comes to the four years after high school. Below are just a few of the exciting programs that are available to students who might be looking for something a little different than the traditional four year college plan:

Senior Scholarship Link in Naviance
Seniors and parents have access to the CJ senior scholarship information through their  Naviance  account. Students and parents should log in and scroll to the bottom of their homepage. This link is available to all CJ seniors and their parent/guardian. If you have questions about the scholarship information or need your log in information, please contact Kate Elder or Emily Saunders.

PSAT Testing Info & Resources  
Sophomores and juniors will take the PSAT/NMSQT on Wednesday, Oct. 16 and freshmen will take the  PSAT 8/9 . Testing will start at 8 a.m. and end at approximately 12 p.m.  Here  are a few resources for students and parents to help explain the test,  benefits  of taking the PSAT, practice tests, and more. Students need to bring #2 pencils (non-mechanical) with eraser and an approved calculator on test day. 

NCAA Eligibility Center
Students who have created an NCAA account and either paid the fee or submitted a request for a fee waiver, should email Emily Saunders when they are ready for their transcript to be submitted to the NCAA Eligibility Portal. Emily Saunders completes the transcript and fee waiver portion for students that have submitted an account to the eligibility center. The  NCAA Eligibility Center  now offers text alerts! Students can enter several cell phone numbers, when they create their account, to receive alerts through their NCAA account.
UD Sinclair Academy Information Session
Wednesday, Oct. 25 | 9 a.m. | Sinclair Community College
Through the UD Sinclair Academy, students can start their degree at Sinclair Community College and finish it at the University of Dayton — it’s an affordable way to get a top-tier education that prepares them for a successful career and for life. Learn more and RSVP for the Wednesday, Oct. 25 information session here .

Emily Saunders, Administrative Assistant | email
ATHLETICS
Athletic Accomplishments:
Congratulations to the following team:
  • Women's Tennis: Congratulations to Caroline Hinshaw '23 for being named the GCL Player of the Year and Coach Jim Brooks for being named the GCL Coach of the Year! More >

Blue Green Club Meeting - LAST CALL
Monday, Oct. 14 | 6 p.m. | Community Space
As parents and family members of CJ Students, please join us for our October Blue Green Club Meeting. Whether a returning member or a new member, we look forward to your participation in the Blue Green Club. We will review upcoming events and how we can best support our students and activities. 

Dave Schwager, Blue Green Club President | email

Winter Sports Player/Parent Meeting - SAVE THE DATE
Monday, Oct. 21 6 p.m. | Community Space
Students who are planning to participate in a winter sport are asked to attend the player/parent winter sports meeting with their parents on Monday, Oct. 21 at 6 p.m. in the community space.

Jeremy Greenleaf, Director of Athletics | email


Women's Basketball Player/Parent Meeting
Monday, Oct. 21 | 6:20 p.m.
Women’s basketball will have a player/parent meeting immediately following the winter sports meeting on Monday, Oct. 21. We will meet for about 20 minutes in a room designated by the athletic office. Coach Duff will have schedules and tryout information among other announcements. 

Randy Duff, Women's Basketball Head Coach | email

Upcoming Varsity Competitions
Men's and Women's Cross Country
Saturday, Oct. 12 - GCL Championships

Football
Friday, Oct. 11 vs. Badin - 7 p.m.

Women's Soccer
Thursday, Oct. 17 vs. Eaton - 6:30 p.m.

Jeremy Greenleaf, Director of Athletics |  email
CALENDAR REMINDERS  
CJ Spirit Store
Updated Hours
Uniform tops and approved sweatshirts, as well as CJ spirit items, can be purchased through the CJ Spirit Shop on select days during the school year, including:  
  • Friday, Oct. 18 (lunch periods - students only)
  • Tuesday, Oct. 22 (3-3:30 p.m.)
  • Parent-Teacher Conferences (Thursday, Oct. 24) and Open House (Sunday, Nov. 3 - hours to be determined)
The CJ Spirit Trailer will be open for spirit wear several times throughout the Fall Season including
  • Friday, Oct. 11 (6 p.m. - after halftime) Football vs Badin
  • Friday, Oct. 25 (6 p.m. - after halftime) Football vs Fenwick
  • Friday, Nov. 1 (6 p.m. - after halftime) Football vs Alter (Senior Night)

Please stay tuned for additions to the fall schedule.

Items from the CJ Spirit Store may be also be purchased through the online link on the  CJ website . Please note — items ordered through the online store may take 2-3 weeks to be completed.

Don MacLeod, CJ Spirit Store Manager |  email
Softball Open Hitting
Happening Now | Mondays and Fridays, 3:20-4:30 p.m. | SCC
Softball open hitting began Monday, Oct. 7. Open hitting will run every Monday and Friday from 3:20- 4:30 p.m. in the SCC.

Todd Shuttleworth, Softball Head Coach | email
Dayton CANstruction - LAST CALL
Now Through October 13 | Dayton Mall
Teams of professionals (architects, builders, contractors, manufacturers, designers, and engineers) design and build very cool, creative, large structures out of canned food that is ultimately donated to the Foodbank. The public is invited to view the structures through Oct. 13. Learn more here . Stay tuned for CJ's own annual CANstruction event during Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week, led by the PLTW Civil Engineering and Architecture class and supported by Triad Architects.

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator | email
Bowling Team Informational Meeting - LAST CALL
Tuesday, Oct. 15 | 3:10 p.m. | Room 208
Students interested in bowling this season are asked to attend a short informational meeting after school on Tuesday, Oct. 15 in Room 208. Both boys and girls are wanted! There will be cookies at the meeting and students will learn about open gyms.

Judi MacLeod, Bowling Asst. Coach | email
Senior College Help Sessions
Tuesday, Oct. 22 | After School from 3-4 p.m.
Seniors are invited to attend a college application help session on Tuesday, Oct. 22 after school. This will help seniors prepare for the November 1 Early Action deadline. Seniors should bring their chromebook, college questions, and any log in information needed. 

Emily Saunders, Administrative Assistant | email
Women in IT Conference
Friday, Oct. 25 | 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Xavier University
The 15th annual Women in IT Conference will be held at Xavier University on Friday, Oct. 25 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Registration is free. Students will need to use an Enrichment Experience form approved in advance from OSS to attend. Learn more about the program here .

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator | email
Women's Lacrosse Player Clinics
Now - November 7 | Wednesdays and Thursdays, 6:15-7:45 p.m. | SCC
Women's lacrosse new player clinics will be on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6:15 - 7:45 p.m. in the SCC. The clinics will run from October 9 through November 7. This is for anyone interested in giving lacrosse a try and to learn some skills to practice before the season. Please email me if you have any questions or your child plans to attend. 

Danielle Cash, Women's Lacrosse Head Coach | email
COMMUNITY BULLETIN  
High School Young Women with Aspirations in Computing Program
Thursday, Oct. 24 | 6 p.m. | Dayton Regional STEM School
Students who have a passion for computing and technology are invited to learn more about the NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing program. Learn more about the program by attending an informational meeting on Thursday, Oct. 24. Register to attend here .

Eva Bradshaw, NCWIT | email
Community Blood Drive
Saturday, Oct. 26 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | St. Peter Catholic Church
Those ages 16 and older are invited to participate in a community blood drive being held at St. Peter Catholic Church on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Register and learn more here .

Nikki Lawrence, St. Peter Catholic Church | email