May 2, 2019
Greetings!
 
It’s an exciting time for the Performing Arts Department. In addition to preparing for end-of-the-year festivities, we are also looking forward to the 2019-2020 school year.

Student directors, designers, and actors will take the CJ stage this Saturday, May 4 for  A Night of One Acts . The performances begin at 7 p.m. in the CJ auditorium. Admission is $5.

New this year — our final concert, Picnic With the PoPS, will be held at Levitt Pavilion Dayton on Thursday, May 9. Food trucks and the CJ Spirit Trailer open at 6 p.m. and the jazz ensemble will provide pre-concert entertainment. Ensembles including the concert band and choirs, the string ensemble, Hands in Harmony, Phoenix and Vega will perform beginning at 7 p.m. Guests will hear classic hits and mash-ups of favorite songs. All are invited to attend!

Parents of performing arts students who are available to volunteer before and after the Picnic With the PoPS performance are asked to sign up here .

Looking ahead to next-year opportunities: students interested in participating in a CJ a cappella group during the 2019-2020 school year will need to audition. This includes current students and any incoming freshmen. The auditions will be held on Tuesday, May 21 and Thursday, May 23 (new date). Audition information, including audio tracks, can be found on the  CJ website   .

Additionally, there is still time for students to be a part of the school's marching band and guard/dance - Eagle Pride - during the 2019-2020 school year. An orientation session for guard members will be Monday, May 6 from 3:30-5 p.m. in the SCC.

If you have any questions or would like more information about any of these events, please email me.

Debi Schutt, Director of Performing Arts |  email
COMMUNITY UPDATES

CJ Performing Arts Presents: A Night of One Acts More >

Eagles Recognized at Annual Service Awards More >

Ohio Historical Marker Dedicated on CJ Campus More >
SOCIAL MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS 
Students in the Class of 2020 brainstormed topics today as one of the first steps of their Senior Capstone projects . More >

The CJ community celebrated Religious Brothers’ Day by recognizing Marianist brothers who serve at the school. More >
NEWS   
PARENTS
Spring Exam Schedule
The spring exam schedule is now available on the CJ website under the  academic section . Please note that there is a different exam schedule for the Class of 2019 as they will take their exams before all other students.

Steve Fuchs, Assistant Principal |  email

All School Picnic
Friday, May 3 | Homerooms | Roger Glass Stadium
An all school picnic for students will be held at Roger Glass Stadium - Home of the CJ Eagles during all lunches and homerooms on Friday May, 3. There will be games, music, dancing and fun! W.g. Grinders will offer a special $5 meal at the concessions stand which includes a hot dog, chips, cookie and drink (water or soda). The Kona Ice Truck will also be offering $3, $4, and $5 options. Seniors will also celebrate their "What's Next" day during their senior lunch/homeroom.

Greg Mueller, Assistant Principal | email

 Class of 2019 Senior Picnic - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Thursday, May 16 | 1-3 p.m. | Delco Park
Volunteers are needed to make the Class of 2019 senior picnic a success! The picnic is Thursday, May 16 from 1-3 p.m. at Delco Park in Kettering. Parents are needed to contribute items for the event and volunteer before, during and after the picnic. Register for volunteer opportunities here . Senior parents Kelly Strickland ( email ) and Kelly Kadel ( email ) are the lead parent volunteers for this event. Questions can be directed to them or Angela Ruffolo.

Touchdown for Tots
Sunday, May 5 | 2 p.m. | Roger Glass Stadium
The annual CJ, Alter and Carroll Touchdown for Tots Powder Puff Tournament will be Sunday, May 5 beginning at 2 p.m. at Roger Glass Stadium - Home of the CJ Eagles. Admission for spectators, players and coaches is $2 per person. All monetary contributions will benefit Dayton Children's Hospital. Contributions are also needed for the concession stand at this event. Items including individual snack bags, baked goods, bottled water and Gatorade are especially needed. Snack and drink items can be dropped off to Room 144 by Friday, May 3.

Angela Ruffolo, Teacher | email

CJ Spirit Trailer - On The Move!
The CJ Spirit Trailer will be open at the Picnic With the PoPS concert at the Levitt Pavilion Dayton on Thursday, May 9. The Trailer will be parked on 4th Street by the food trucks and will carry usual stock along with a couple of new items.
Because of the excitement of the PoPs concert, the Spirit Shop (next to the athletics office) will be closed next week for preparation of the event.

Don MacLeod, Spirit Shop Manager | email
MINISTRY & SERVICE
From the Chaplain's Office
Friday, May 10 at 1:30 p.m. will be our final all school liturgy of the year. At this Mass, we will reflect on what Easter means to us, and we will bid a fond farewell to our seniors. Please note the change of time and day of the week compared to our regular Masses. This change is to accommodate seniors taking AP Tests during the week.

Fr. Bob Jones, SM, Chaplain |  email

Summer Mission Trip Orientation Meeting
Thursday, May 9 | 3-4:30 p.m.
The final Summer Mission Trip (Taos and Solsberry) orientation meetings are Thursday, May 9 from 3-4:30 p.m. Students will be given permission forms early next week, which will be due at their orientation meeting on May 9.

Kelli Kinnear, Director of Ministry & Service | email
GUIDANCE OFFICE AND OPPORTUNITIES
Guidance Office Announcement
Students With Last Names Beginning N-Z
Student Support Coordinator Jama Badinghaus is on maternity leave through the remainder of the school year. If you or your child have an immediate request, please contact Kate Elder, administrative assistant, via  email   or 461-3740 x243.

Jama Badinghaus, Student Support Coordinator (Last Names N-Z) |  email

Honors Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, May 8 | 7 p.m. | CJ Auditorium
The Honors Awards Ceremony will be held on Wednesday, May 8 at 7 p.m. Invited students should notify Emily Saunders by Friday, May 3 if they are unable to attend this event.

Emily Saunders, Administrative Assistant |  email
ATHLETICS
Upcoming Varsity Competitions
Baseball
Friday, May 3 at Roger Bacon - 5 p.m.
Monday, May 6 vs. Carroll - 5 p.m.
Wednesday, May 8 at Carroll - 5 p.m.

Softball
Friday, May 3 at Roger Bacon - 5 p.m.

Men's Lacrosse
Saturday, May 4 at Wellington - 2 p.m.
Monday, May 6 vs. Wilmington - 6 p.m.

Women's Lacrosse
Friday, May 3 vs. Princeton - 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 4 at McNicholas - 4 p.m.
Monday, May 6 vs. Seven Hills - 7 p.m.
Tuesday, May 7 at Cin. Country Day - 5:30 p.m.

Men's Tennis
Friday, May 3 vs. Carroll - 4 p.m.

Track & Field
Monday, May 6 and Tuesday, May 7 - GCL Invitational

Men's Volleyball
Saturday, May 4 - Walnut Hills Invitational - 10 a.m.
Monday, May 6 vs. Fairfield - 7 p.m.
Tuesday, May 7 at Fenwick - 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 9 at Roger Bacon - 6:30 p.m.

Jeremy Greenleaf, Director of Athletics |  email
CALENDAR REMINDERS  
Parents of the Class of 2019 - DEADLINE APPROACHING
Graduation is just around the corner and this is a reminder that your senior's FACTS account must be paid in full by Friday, May 3. The business office will not accept FACTS payments or personal checks after May 3. Cash payments only will be accepted through Friday, May 10. Additional fees (i.e.: Saturday detentions, student services charges, Chromebook charges, book fees) may be added after May 10. You will be notified of any additional charges and will need to contact the business office regarding any additional last-minute fees for your child to receive his or her diploma following the graduation ceremony.

Katie Malloy, Student Account Specialist | email
Class of 2019 - "What's Next" Day - LAST CALL
Friday, May 3
On Friday, May 3, seniors are encouraged to show off "What's Next" for them after CJ. The seniors are encouraged to wear a shirt showing off their future plans — whether that's college, military, the work force, etc... Students must still wear uniform pants. Seniors will receive their Senior Survey before Friday, May 3 and must complete the survey to receive a special treat!

Kate Elder, Administrative Assistant | email
Language Placement Test -  Class of 2023
Saturday, May 11 | 9 a.m. | Room 339
All incoming CJ students wishing to begin their world language study in Level 2 must take the Language Placement test on Saturday, May 11 at 9 a.m. Please enter through the courtyard door and follow the signs to Room 339 on the third floor. Students need to bring two writing utensils. Please email Señora Peg Regan with any questions and include "placement test" in the subject line.

Peg Regan, Language Department Chair |  email
Pre-Med Interest Session for Students
Wednesday, May 15 | 8:15 - 9:30 a.m. | St. Joseph Conference Room
Students can learn about medical school firsthand from a fourth year medical student at the WSU Boonshoft School of Medicine - Jenna Decker. This will be a casual informative session where they can talk and ask questions about the journey through college to med school and beyond. Jenna will discuss the big picture of how to discern your path and take the right steps during high school and college to prepare for a medical career. Students are asked to RSVP to Meg Draeger if they would like to attend.

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator | email
Fall Cheerleading Clinics and Tryouts
May 15-18
Girls interested in cheerleading in the fall are to attend upcoming clinics and tryouts:
  • Clinics: Wednesday, May 15 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Mary, Our Lady of Victory Gym
  • Thursday, May 16 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | SCC
  • Friday, May 17 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Mary, Our Lady of Victory Gym
  • Tryouts: Saturday, May 18 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Mary, Our Lady of Victory Gym

Contact Tiara Smith with any questions.

Tiara Smith, Cheerleading Head Coach | email
2019-2020 School Year Calendar
The 2019-2020 school calendar can be found on the Office of Student Services section of the CJ website . As always, this calendar is subject to change per administration.

Kelly Muhl, Administrative Assistant | email
ACT Prep Classes
Monday, June 3 - Friday, June 7 | 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
An ACT bootcamp held by Sugarcreek Educational Concepts will be offered at CJ from Monday, June 3 - Friday, June 7 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. each day. Additional information can be found on this flyer .

Kate Elder, Administrative Assistant | email
Class of 2020 Senior Pictures
It's not too early to start thinking of graduation for the Class of 2020! All members of the senior class are required to have a composite photo taken for the yearbook as well as the senior composite of their class. Seniors have the option to have their senior photos taken by whomever they choose, but the senior composite photos must be completed by Easterling to be included in the senior composite and yearbook. Easterling studios has summer specials available! Learn more on this flyer .

Kelly Muhl, Administrative Assistant | email
City of Dayton Road Construction
Please reference the road construction map found on the homepage of the CJ website for the latest updates on the Washington Street construction.
COMMUNITY BULLETIN  
Dayton Boat Club Summer Camps
Students interested in rowing are invited to the Dayton Boat Clubs Summer Camps. The four-day camps are for students ages 12-18. Learn more here .

Mike Miles, Dayton Boat Club | email
Mary's WAY Luncheon
Saturday, May 11 | 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | The Golf Club at Yankee Trace
Mary’s WAY (Women Answering Yes) is a nation-wide apostolate which promotes the
power of the Holy Rosary and brings women closer to Jesus through the perfect
example of Mother Mary. High school students and older are invited to the 1st annual luncheon on Saturday, May 11 from 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. at The Golf Club at Yankee Trace. Learn more and RSVP here .

Chris Condit | email