April 5, 2018
Greetings!

Last fall, we invited our annual school speaker Stephen Smith, author of Social Media: Your Child’s Digital Tattoo, to talk to students. He will speak to them during an all-school assembly on Tuesday, Apr. 10.

Stephen's presentation will cover four main topics:
  1. The Distracted Society
  2. Inappropriate Content - Legal consequences and societal issues
  3. Privacy and the Internet
  4. Mental Health - statistics and scenarios

More information about Stephen can be found on his website . He updates a blog on his website and also has an active Twitter account with new and noteworthy information.

On Tuesday, Apr. 10 at 6:30 p.m., Stephen will be in the auditorium to talk to parents about social media. He will address inappropriate behavior online and how students can help control negative trends. Afterwards, those who have questions about the Drug Awareness and Universal Testing program for the 2018-2019 school year will have the opportunity to talk to school administrators. Please consider attending.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Greg Mueller, Assistant Principal | email
COMMUNITY UPDATES

2017-2018 Sports Season in Review More >

Sophomore Earns National Recognition for Artwork More >
EAGLE EXCELLENCE

The track and field season is off to a speedy start. More >
SOCIAL MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS 
Construction continues on the school's first elevator. More >

Eagles led a retreat for 4th and 5th grade students from Bishop Leibold ahead of their spring break. More >
NEWS   
PARENTS
Volunteers for Prom and After Prom -  LAST CALL
Saturday, Apr. 14
Prom will be held at the Kroc Center on Saturday, Apr. 14 from 8-11 p.m. Details about the dance can be found  here  . If you are interested in chaperoning, please contact Angela Ruffolo. Additionally, there are ways to help before and during After Prom. Learn more and sign up  here  .

Angela Ruffolo, Teacher | email

Prom Red Carpet Walk-In
Saturday, Apr. 14 | 7:45-9 p.m. | Kroc Center
If your son or daughter is attending Prom, you can cheer them on as they walk the red carpet into the dance! We invite families to come to the Kroc Center to be part of the red carpet walk-in for students. You are invited to take pictures and celebrate the students as they enter the dance. The red carpet will be held from 7:45-9 p.m

Angela Ruffolo, Teacher | email
College Credit Plus Deadlines Approaching
Friday, Apr. 13 Deadline
The deadline to apply for funding through a parent's  SAFE account is Friday, Apr. 13. This deadline i s set by the Ohio Department of Education. Please note that to submit the funding application in the SAFE account, the student must have a letter of acceptance from the college(s) the student is taking classes through. Therefore, the student must apply to the college ASAP in order to receive the acceptance letter. Complete steps may be found on  CJ's College Credit Plus page .

Steve Fuchs, Assistant Principal | email


Class of 2020 - Ted Wiese Leadership Day
Tuesday, Apr. 17
All sophomores will attend a motivational leadership workshop from Ted Wiese on Tuesday, Apr. 17 during the school day. Ted, an annual presenter at CJ, engages students in activities that grow skills in teamwork, problem-solving, and communication. On this day, the sophomore class will be split into two groups to attend this half-day workshop. While one group attends the workshop, the other will follow their normal class schedule. The two groups will switch in the afternoon. If you have questions about this experience, please contact me.

Greg Mueller, Assistant Principal | email
STUDENTS
Class of 2021 Eagle Ambassador Information Session
Friday, April 13 | Homeroom
Admissions is holding an optional information meeting for current freshmen students interested in becoming an Eagle Ambassador on Friday, Apr. 13 during homeroom. Eagle Ambassadors play a key role in the admissions process for prospective CJ students. EA’s host students for shadow days, assist with admissions events, and serve as leading representatives of the CJ community. If you think your student would be a great fit, encourage them to come learn more.

Brandon Meyer, Director of Admissions | email
CJ STEMM
STEMM Items of Interest

  • April is Mathematics and Statistics Awareness Month. Explore the many paths where math can take you! More >

  • April 7-15 is National Robotics Week. Students interested in exploring the area of robotics can find information, activities, and resources to explore here.

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator | email
ATHLETICS
Spring Athletic Payment Fee - LAST CALL
Due Monday, Apr. 9
The spring athletic fee is due by Monday, Apr. 9. Student athletes must have this payment made to continue participating in practices and competitions with their spring sport. The fee may be paid online here or cash only to the business office.


Women's Basketball Information Meeting
Thursday, Apr. 19 | 7 p.m. | Library
Students interested in playing women's basketball during the 2018-2019 season are encouraged to attend an informational meeting on Thursday, Apr. 19 at 7 p.m. in the library.

Randy Duff, Women's Basketball Head Coach | email


Blue Green Club Meeting
Monday, Apr. 9 | 6 p.m. | Library
The next Blue Green Club meeting will be on Monday, Apr. 9 at 6 p.m. in the library.

Marcia Northern, Blue Green Club President | email
 

Upcoming Varsity Competitions
Baseball
Saturday, Apr. 7 vs. Waynesville - 12 p.m.
Monday, Apr. 9 at Badin - 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Apr. 11 vs. Badin - 5 p.m.
Thursday, Apr. 12 vs. Tipp City - 5 p.m.

Softball
Saturday, Apr. 7 vs. Bethel - 11 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Monday, Apr. 9 at Badin - 5 p.m.
Wednesday, Apr. 11 vs. Badin - 5 p.m.
Thursday, Apr. 12 vs. Thurgood Marshall - 5 p.m.

Men's Lacrosse
Friday, Apr. 6 at Clinton Massie - 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Apr. 11 vs. Carroll - 7 p.m.

Women's Lacrosse
Tuesday, Apr. 10 vs. Miamisburg - 7 p.m.
Thursday, Apr. 12 at Fenwick - 7 p.m.

Men's Tennis
Monday, Apr. 9 vs. Beavercreek - 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Apr. 10 at Greenville - 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Apr. 11 at Valley View - 4 p.m.
Thursday, Apr. 12 at Badin - 4 p.m.

Track & Field
Friday, Apr. 6 - Herb Hartman Invitational
Wednesday, Apr. 11 - 9/10 Wayne Meet
Thursday, Apr. 12 - Miamisburg Invitational
CALENDAR REMINDERS  
2018-2019 School Year Re-Enrollment
Classes of 2019, 2020 and 2021
Current families with students in grades 9-11 need to complete the online re-enrollment as part of the 2018-2019 registration process. Parents can use their NetClassroom log in information to complete the online information  here . 

Emily Saunders, Administrative Assistant | email
Medical School Information Session - Classes of 2018 & 2019 - LAST CALL
Wednesday, Apr. 11 | 8:15-9:30 a.m. | St. Joseph Conference Room
Current juniors and seniors are invited to learn about medical school firsthand from third-year medical student at WSU, Jenna Decker. Jenna presented last fall as a STEMM Idol and is also involved in the Catholic Medical Student Association at Wright State. Students can ask questions about the journey to becoming a physician: activities in high school and college, resume building, leadership skills, community outreach. There will be light refreshments at the information session. Students are asked to RSVP to Meg Draeger if they plan to attend.

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator | email
2018 Eagle Pride
Encourage your child to learn more about Eagle Pride for the 2018-2019 school year! Eagle Pride is open to students who will be in grades 9-12. Woodwind, brass, percussion, and color guard members are all welcome! Sign-up now! Learn more and register your child here .

Debi Schutt, Director of Performing Arts | email
Spring Phonathon - SAVE THE DATE
Save the date for the Spring Phonathon:

  • April 8-12, April 15: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
  • an additional shift will be available on April 8 from 2-5 p.m.

Contact Elaine Bonner if you are interested in volunteering.

Elaine Bonner, Annual Giving Coordinator | email
Honors Awards Ceremony - SAVE THE DATE
Wednesday, May 16 | 7 p.m. | CJ Auditorium More >
2018 Summer Courses
Learn more and register here .
COMMUNITY BULLETIN  
UD Stander Symposium
Tuesday, Apr. 17 | 7 p.m. | University of Dayton - Kennedy Union Ballroom
The annual UD Stander Symposium's keynote address will be given by Megan Smith. This event is free but seating is limited. This event would be of interest to students interested in STEM fields. Learn more here .

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator | email
Spectacle
Friday, Apr. 20, Saturday, Apr. 21 and Sunday, Apr. 22 | UD, Kennedy Union
This world premiere original musical tells the story of the founding of the Marianists, featuring all the major players: Fr. William Joseph Chaminade, Marie-Thérèse de Lamourous, and Mother Adèle de Batz de Trenquelléon. Set during and after the French Revolution, the show tells the story of Fr. Chaminade's courage to do priestly ministry under persecution, Marie-Thérèse's efforts to improve women’s lives, and Adèle's struggle in choosing religion over marriage, while all three collaborated to build communities of faith. The title reminds us of Fr. Chaminade's call to all Marianists to be a "spectacle of saints." Tickets are available here .
Antioch College Science Saturdays
Apr. 21 and May 19
Students ages 5-18 are encouraged to attend Science Saturdays at Antioch College on Apr. 21 and May 19. The events will focus on food chemistry, biomedical science, forensic chemistry, physics and environmental science. Learn more here .
Engineering Summer Camp for Girls
June 10-15 | University of Akron More >
Wright State Summer Camps
Learn about summer camps at Wright State University here .
University of Dayton Summer Programs
June 17-29
Students in the Classes of 2018-2020 who are interested in entrepreneurship and looking to take leadership courses are encouraged to review summer programs provided by the University of Dayton. Information about the entrepreneurial program can be found here and information about the leadership program can be found here .