January 10, 2019
Greetings!
 
College Credit Plus (CCP) 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.

While earning college credit during high school is advantageous, there are several factors students and parents should consider before deciding to participate in CCP. There are also several important deadlines and steps that must be met to register for CCP.

You and your child are invited to attend an informational meeting about College Credit Plus for the 2019-2020 school year. This meeting will be held on Thursday, Jan. 31 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. Please enter through the athletic entrance.

Representatives from Wright State University and Sinclair Community College will be in attendance to answer questions. During this meeting, the pros and cons of CCP will be discussed along with all the deadlines and steps required to sign up for CCP.

Steve Fuchs, Assistant Principal | email
COMMUNITY UPDATES

Performing Arts Students Showcased Near and Far More >

STEMM Idol Engages With Students Over Behavioral Neuroscience More >
SOCIAL MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS 
Students on the Mock Trial team participated in a competition at the University of Cincinnati. More >

Juniors visited the downtown Dayton library this week. More >
NEWS   
PARENTS
Class of 2019 Graduation Announcements
Orders Due Friday, Jan. 25
Graduation announcements and accessories can still be ordered through Jostens through Friday, Jan. 25. Orders can be placed online here or by calling 1-800-567-8367.
Also, Meyers Printing and Design, Inc, one of Chaminade Julienne's vendor partners, is offering a local option to ordering graduation announcements. Orders through Meyers can be made here .

Catholic Schools Week Appreciation Luncheon - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Tuesday, Jan. 29
January 27 - February 1 we will celebrate Catholic Schools Week 2019. We have a few fun things planned for the week and that includes a luncheon for the faculty and staff. This year the faculty/staff appreciation luncheon will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 29. Traditionally we have parent volunteers who contribute desserts to share. If you are interested in sharing some treats with our faculty/staff, please email Kelly Muhl. Feel free to have your students drop off desserts in the Welcome Center Tuesday, Jan. 29 in the morning. We appreciate all you do to support our faculty and staff!

Kelly Muhl, Administrative Assistant | email

After Prom Committee Meeting
Thursday, Jan. 24 | 6-7 p.m. | Room 126
The first organizational 2019 After Prom Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, Jan. 24 from 6-7 p.m. in Room 126. We are looking for parent volunteers (especially parents of junior students) interested in helping plan this year's after prom the night of Saturday, Apr. 13. This fun event can only happen with the help of CJ parents. Please consider volunteering to help with After Prom 2019. Please contact me for any questions or for more information.

Greg Mueller, Assistant Principal | email

Class of 2019 Spiritwear
Orders Due Friday, Jan. 18
Seniors who have not already ordered a Class of 2019 t-shirt or sweatshirt have the opportunity to do so before Friday, Jan. 18. Order forms and information can be found here .

Senior Trip
Final Payment Due Thursday, Jan. 31
The final payment for the senior trip can be made here . The final payment is due Thursday, Jan. 31. Students who completed service for the senior trip are asked not to send in the final payment until they receive a promo code from Angela Ruffolo or the business office.

Angela Ruffolo, Teacher | email

CJ Spirit Shop
New to the CJ Spirit Shop, CJ Cinch Sacks, available in both CJ green & CJ blue!
The CJ Spirit Shop is open several times in the coming weeks for students and parents to shop.

Men's and Women's Basketball Games (through halftime of Varsity)
  • Monday, Jan. 14 | 5:45 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Jan. 15 | 5:30 p.m.  
  • Friday, Feb. 8 | 5:30 p.m.

The shop will also be open Wednesday after school from 3-3:30 p.m.

Purchases can also be made online through  Logos at Work .

Don MacLeod, CJ Spirit Store Manager |  email
MINISTRY & SERVICE
Urban Plunge
Final Payment Due Friday, Feb. 8
Students who applied for the Urban Plunge retreat (March 1 - 3) were notified of their acceptance this week. The final payment is due Friday, Feb. 8. It may be paid in cash to the business office, or via this online link .

Kelli Kinnear, Director of Ministry & Service | email
GUIDANCE OFFICE & OPPORTUNITIES
First Semester Report Cards
Will Be Mailed Out Monday, Jan. 14 
First semester report cards will be mailed to parents and posted in NetClassroom on Monday, Jan. 14. The mailing will also contain important information about graduation testing and other standardized tests the students take throughout the year. PSAT test results will also be included for students in grades 9-11.

Emily Saunders, Administrative Assistant | email
CJ STEMM
TechFest - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Saturday, Feb. 16 and Sunday, Feb. 17 | Sinclair Community College
CJ students and parents are needed to volunteer for one hour or more at the 17th annual TechFest, February 16-17 at Sinclair Community College. The event runs from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 16 and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 17. Take this opportunity to bring your family to a huge local free STEM event, showcasing the amazing employers, universities, and professional and technical organizations involved in cutting-edge STEMM work in the Dayton area. Email Meg Draeger if you can help.

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator | email
PERFORMING ARTS
PoPS Meeting - LAST CALL
Thursday, Jan. 10 | 7 p.m. | St. Joseph Conference Room
The first PoPS meeting of the year will take place Thursday, Jan. 10, at 7 p.m. We will begin right after the Cinderella parent meeting in the St. Joseph conference room.

Mark Phillips, PoPS President | email
ATHLETICS
Blue Green Club Meeting - LAST CALL
Monday, Jan. 14 | 6 p.m. | Community Space
As parents and family members of CJ students, please join us for our next Blue
Green Club Meeting on Monday, Jan. 14 at 6 p.m. in the Community Space (former library). 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. We will also roll up our sleeves and spend time planning for our annual CJ Fish Fry. Thanks in advance for attending!

Dave Schwager, Blue Green Club President | email

Men's Volleyball Open Gym
Sunday, Jan. 13 | 3:30-5 p.m. | SCC
Men's volleyball open gyms resume on Sunday, Jan. 13 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 | email

Flyin' to the Hoop Invitational Tickets
Flyin' to the Hoop Invitational tickets are on sale for the Eagles' game on Sunday, Jan. 20. Tickets are $18 for all day and $10 for a student ticket.
Upcoming Varsity Competitions
Men's Basketball
Friday, Jan. 11 at Carroll - 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 15 vs. Alter - 7:30 p.m.

Women's Basketball
Saturday, Jan. 12 vs. Beavercreek - 1:30 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 14 vs. Alter - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 16 vs. Badin - 7:30 p.m.

Bowling
Monday, Jan. 14 at Roger Bacon - 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 15 vs. Purcell Marian - 4 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 17 at Badin - 4 p.m.

Swimming
Saturday, Jan. 12, Badin Dual - 1 p.m.

Wrestling
Friday, Jan. 11 and Saturday, Jan. 12 - Perrysburg Invitational

Jeremy Greenleaf, Director of Athletics | email
CALENDAR REMINDERS  
AP Test Sign-ups - LAST CALL
Students received AP test sign-up forms in their AP classes on Monday, Jan. 7. AP tests are optional but students should talk to their teacher about the benefits of taking these tests. These forms are due to Emily Saunders by Tuesday, Jan. 15. AP fees will be charged to the FACTS account. Students or parents should contact Emily Saunders if they have any questions.

Emily Saunders, Administrative Assistant | email
Art in Architecture High School Student Design Competition - LAST CALL
Registration Deadline: Friday, Jan. 12
The theme for the 2019 Art in Architecture High School Student Design competition is "Tiny Houses for Northwest Dayton." This is an individual competition for any interested student to participate. No prior specific knowledge of art, architecture, or engineering required — just an interest in one or more of those areas, or an interest in proposing a "tiny house" solution to the accessible affordable housing challenge. Registration information can be found here .

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator | email
Phoenix Open Auditions - LAST CALL
Monday, Jan. 14 | 6-8 p.m. | Room 103
All students interested in participating in CJ's a cappella group, Phoenix , for the rest of the 2018-2019 s chool year, are invited to audition on Monday, Jan. 14 from 6-8 p.m. in Room 103. Students planning to audition must sign up by emailing Debi Schutt by Friday, Jan. 11. Audition information, including audio tracks, can be found on the  CJ website  .

Debi Schutt, Director of Performing Arts |  email
Class of 2019 Reminders
  • Seniors who need to have their 7 semester transcript submitted to colleges need to email a list of colleges to Emily Saunders. These transcripts will go out to colleges on Tuesday, Jan. 15.
  • Seniors should drop off or email their college admission decision letters to Kate Elder. They should also send any scholarship award notifications to the guidance office so the students can be recognized in the graduation program.
  • Seniors who have not completed the FAFSA should complete the online application by Friday, Feb. 1.

Emily Saunders, Administrative Assistant | email
ACT Boot Camp
Friday, Feb. 22 - Sunday, Feb. 24
CJ is partnering with Tutors Across America to offer an ACT weekend boot camp Friday, Feb. 22 - Sunday, Feb. 24 at CJ. It is a 20-hour boot camp and the cost is $149. More details and registration information is being sent home with the first semester report cards.

Steve Fuchs, Assistant Principal | email 
COMMUNITY BULLETIN  
Wright Patterson Air Force Base Summer STEM Programs
WPAFB's education outreach office is offering STEM programs over the summer designed for students age 11 through college. Information can be found on WPAFB's website.

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator | email