Greetings!
The CJ Spirit Shop is open several times in the coming weeks for students and parents to shop ahead of Christmas:
Home Wrestling Tri-Match
Saturday, Dec. 1 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Men's and Women's Basketball Games (open through halftime of Varsity)
Tuesday, Dec. 4 | 5:30 p.m. (men's game)
Friday, Dec. 7 | 5:30 p.m. (men's game)
Monday, Dec. 10 | 5:45 p.m. (women's game)
Saturday, Dec. 15 | 11:45 a.m. (women's game)
Christmas Concert
Thursday, Dec. 13 | after the concert
The shop will also be open during normal school hours:
Wednesdays, Dec. 5 and 12 | 3-3:30 p.m.
Fridays, Dec. 7 and 14 | student lunches
Don MacLeod, Spirit Shop Manager |
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COMMUNITY UPDATES
Cross Country Coach Retires & New Lacrosse Coach Announced
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STEMM Idol Speakers: Ryan Bowe and Eddie Ruff '12
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Thanks to generous contributions from the CJ community, we collected more than $3,100 and 2,400 items during Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week.
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Students in the graphic communications class visited Think Patented, a marketing execution company, to learn about career and internship opportunities,
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FACTS Tuition Assistance Applications & Special Scholarships Applications -
LAST CALL
Classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022
All parents with students coming to CJ in the 2019-2020 school year are encouraged to submit a tuition assistance application through FACTs
here
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- The application is available online only, no other application method is available.
- The application may be completed in English or Spanish.
- The $30 application fee is paid online only.
FACTS tuition assistance applications are due Saturday, Dec. 1.
Also due Saturday, Dec. 1 are CJ special scholarships for current freshmen, sophomores and juniors. In addition to the application process for special scholarships, students must submit one recommendation letter. The letters may be emailed directly to Katie Espino or given to the Welcome Center. In order to be considered for a special scholarship, parents must apply for tuition assistance through FACTS by the December 1 deadline. For questions about scholarships for returning students, please contact Katie Espino. For questions about FACTS, please contact Katie Malloy.
Katie Espino, Administrative Assistant |
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Katie Malloy, Student Account Specialist |
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From the Chaplain's Office
This Sunday, Dec. 2 begins the Season of Advent. It is a time of preparation to receive Jesus into our lives. St. Bernard of Clairvaux (12th century abbot) once wrote of the "Three Comings of the Lord" - at his birth on Christmas Day; at his return in glory at the end of time; and into our hearts each day. In the rush leading up to Christmas, this daily arrival of the Lord into our lives is often missed. During Advent, I encourage you to find some quiet time each day to make yourself aware of the presence of Jesus in your life. Also, let us pray for each other in this holy season.
Fr. Bob Jones, SM, School Chaplain |
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Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week Update
Thank you to the CJ community for a successful drive during Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week. We were able to meet our school-wide goal, so a day off school will be granted later in the year. The date will be announced before Christmas break.
More importantly, our donations are helping all those in need who are served by the following organizations; St. Vincent de Paul, The Food Bank and Catholic Relief Services. Great job to all who supported our drive!
Freshman Retreat
Friday, Nov. 30
The freshman retreat is Friday, Nov. 30. Please remember the freshmen in your prayers this week as they experience their first CJ retreat.
Junior Retreat
Wednesday, Dec. 5 - Thursday, Dec. 6
Next week is our second junior retreat of the year. Students received permission forms this week which are due back at our homeroom retreat meeting on Monday, Dec. 3. Students will receive a packing list and other information about the retreat at that time. Any students needing to take medication while on retreat need to fill out the medical authorization form found
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and return to the school nurse. Medication also needs to be turned into the nurse prior to the retreat. Please remember all the retreatants, senior leaders and chaperones in your prayers.
Kelli Kinnear, Director of Ministry & Service |
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STEMM Idol Speaker Series
Tuesday, Dec. 4 | Homerooms | Community Space
Fred Lickert, a traffic accident reconstructivist, will present at the next STEMM Idol Speaker Series on Tuesday, Dec. 4 during all homerooms. He will speak about momentum and the Pythagorean theorem and how that applies to car crash investigations.
CIQS Day
Tuesday, Jan. 8 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Miami University
CIQS Day is an event for high school female students from southwestern Ohio. Students will visit Miami’s campus, interact with students and faculty, be exposed to presentations from the department, and be able to have conversations with working women in STEM fields with high caliber quantitative skills. Learn more
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Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator |
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PoPS Meeting
Thursday, Nov. 29 | 7 p.m. | St. Joseph Conference Room
There is a PoPS meeting tonight, Thursday, Nov. 29 at 7 in the St. Joseph Conference room. If you are a parent of a performing arts student (or wish you were), please join us. Contact Mark Phillips with any questions.
Mark Phillips, PoPS President |
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Cinderella
Actor and Tech Crew Auditions
Sunday, Dec. 9 and Monday, Dec. 10 | Room 100
Auditions and tech interviews for CJ's spring musical,
Cinderella,
will be Sunday, Dec. 9 from 2-4 p.m. and Monday, Dec. 10 from 3:15-5:30 p.m. Students should sign up for a five minute slot outside room 100 beginning Monday, Dec. 3. Actors should prepare a short (one minute) song of their choosing memorized. Students interested in joining tech crew will participate in a short interview. More information including a tentative calendar can be found on the Student News.
Caitlin Bennett, Choir & Drama Teacher |
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Wrestling Tri-Match Competition
Saturday, Dec. 1 | 10 a.m. | Mary, Our Lady of Victory Gym
Cheer on the Eagles as they host a tri-match wrestling competition on Saturday, Dec. 1 at 10 a.m. against Troy Christian and Bishop Hartley. All are welcome to attend!
Joel Sanchez, Wrestling Head Coach |
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Men's Volleyball Open Gym
Sunday, Dec. 2 | 3:30-5 p.m. | SCC
The next men's volleyball open gym will be on Sunday, Dec. 2 from 3:30-5 p.m. in the SCC. Students and parents are asked to download the Team App for men's volleyball for continuous updates.
Megan Marrinan, Men's Volleyball Head Coach |
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Upcoming Varsity Competitions
Men's Basketball
Tuesday, Dec. 4 vs. Shawnee - 7:30 p.m.
Women's Basketball
Monday, Dec. 3 at Clinton Massie - 7:30 p.m.
Bowling
Tuesday, Dec. 4 at McNicholas - 4 p.m.
Swimming
Friday, Nov. 30 - Carroll Sprint Meet - 6 p.m.
Wrestling
Saturday, Dec. 1 - Tri-Match at CJ - 10 a.m.
Jeremy Greenleaf, Director of Athletics |
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Winter Athletic Fee Payment -
LAST CALL
Due Monday, Dec. 3
The winter athletic payment fee of $100 is due by Monday, Dec. 3. Click
here
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Katie Malloy, Student Account Specialist |
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Class of 2021 -
LAST CALL
HOBY Leadership Programs
Sophomores can learn more about attending a HOBY (Hugh O'Brian Youth) leadership program
here
. The application and essay prompt are available in the guidance office. Applications are due to the guidance office by Friday, Nov. 30 at noon.
Emily Saunders, Administrative Assistant |
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Christmas Dance
Saturday, Dec. 8 | 8-11 p.m. | Greek Orthodox Church
The Christmas Dance, open to all students, will be Saturday, Dec. 8 from 8-11 p.m. at the Greek Orthodox Church. Tickets are $11 each. Additional information is available in the school calendar section of the
CJ website
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If you are interested in chaperoning the dance, please contact Angela Ruffolo.
Angela Ruffolo, Teacher |
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Winter Exam Schedule
The winter exam schedule is now available on the CJ website under the
academic section
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Steve Fuchs, Assistant Principal |
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College Credit Plus 2019-2020 Parent/Student Meeting
Thursday, Jan. 31 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Cafeteria
College Credit Plus is a program that allows high school students to earn high school and college credit simultaneously for courses taken during high school. This includes courses taken at a public college, online through a public college, and courses taught at CJ that have been certified by a college. Best of all, the college credit is free.
You are invited to attend an informational meeting about College Credit Plus for the 2019-2020 school year. Representatives from Wright State University and Sinclair Community College will be in attendance to answer questions. The meeting is Thursday, Jan. 31 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm in the cafeteria. Please enter through the athletic entrance.
Steve Fuchs, Assistant Principal |
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Dayton Boat Club Open House -
LAST CALL
Saturday, Dec. 1 | 12-1 p.m. | SCC
Get fit over the winter with Dayton Boat Club! Indoor rowing is the ultimate full body workout and a fitness movement surging in popularity. Students can learn more about DBC at an Open House Saturday, Dec. 1 from 12-1 p.m. at the SCC. For more information about the DBC winter season team registration, and Open House details, go to
daytonboatclub.org/novice.html
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Mike Miles, Dayton Boat Club |
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