Calendar
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April 9 and 11
April 10
Junior SAT
(All others no school)
April 12
FOJ Board Meeting
April 13
School Improvement Day
(no school)
April 17
Senior Class Picture
April 17
LSC Meeting Rescheduled
April 19
Parent-Teacher Conferences
(no school)
April 24
Spring College Fair
May 3 Spring Dance Concert
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Friends of Jones
Board of Directors
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Cairon Dietsch-Jones
Chair
Jane Goodrich
Vice Chair
Veronica Gomez
Secretary
Vicki Crockett
Treasurer
Michelle Mitchell
Assistant Treasurer
Linda Beck
Communications
Barbara Kizziah
Annual Fund
Brian Massengill
Corporate Development
Kathy Smith
Cory Gonzalez
Leslie Senne
Spring Event Co-Chairs
Tracy Portnoy
Rita Parida
Online Auction Co-chairs
Bonnie Schulgasser
Jenni Pencyla
Fall Event
Laura Brauer
Melvina Lloyd
Hospitality
Julie Weisman
Joneswear
Michelle Muscgrove
Academic Booster
Melvina Lloyd
Counseling Booster
Julie Bedore
Sports Boosters
KK Cleland
Manny Onate Jr.
Alumni Boosters
Raquel Don
Volunteers
Ann Ross
Library Volunteer Coordinator
Kristine Kinder
Class Liaison
Amy Carlozo
Linda Beck
FOJ Newsletter
Stacy Bruce
FOJ Website
Denise Eichorn
Social Media
Sarah Jones
5K Eagle Run
Doreen Lubeck
Donor System Management
Dan Sheffield
Database Management
click here for contact information
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Double Blue Ribbon Recipient!
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From Dr. Powers
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Dear Jones Families,
I hope you have all had a relaxing and refreshing Spring Break.
This is always an exciting time of year for Jones College Prep. By the time you receive this, we will have invited our future JCP Eagles, the Class of 2022, to join our school community. Our official Freshman Welcome program is on Monday, April 9 (last names A-L) and Wednesday, April 11 (last names M-Z), 6:00 - 8:00 pm, in the Robin Bennett Theater. It is hard to believe that these new Jones students will be helping us inaugurate our 21st year as Jones College Prep!
April is a big month for our current undergraduates, as well. All Juniors will take the SAT on Tuesday, April 10, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. Freshmen, Sophomores, and Seniors do not have school on that day so we can focus of helping our Juniors do their very best on this important college admissions exam. The Freshmen and Sophomores will take the PSAT on Tuesday, April 17, to help them be prepared for the SAT in their Junior year.
And let's not forget our Seniors, the Class of 2018! On Tuesday, April 17, we will be walking to the lakefront to have the class panoramic picture taken by the Buckingham Fountain.
(Permission forms need to be in by Thursday, April 12.) All Seniors
will be attending a special class meeting on Monday, April 23, during Ac Lab, to learn more about their end-of-year schedule, especially Graduation on June 14.
Detailed information will be mailed that week to parents of Seniors.
With all that's going on at JCP, please remember to check our website (
jonescollegeprep.org) and calendar for news and upcoming events.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at any time at
pjpowers@cps.edu or 773-534-8606. For news about our school, please follow me on Twitter
@PJOSEPHPOWERS.
Sincerely,
P. Joseph Powers, Ph.D.
Principal
Jones College Prep
700 South State Street
Chicago, IL 60605
773-534-8606
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2018 Friends of Jones Spring Gala
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BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY
for the Friends of Jones Spring Gala
Friday, May 4th, at the Drake Hotel
6:30pm - 11:30pm
Come celebrate 8o years of excellence.
Help us continue this amazing tradition by
supporting the FOJ Spring Gala.
Enjoy entertainment by talented Jones students and dance the night away to DJ tunes provided by
O'Dea Entertainment.
Click HERE to buy your tickets!
The cost is $175 per person.
HURRY ROOMS ARE ALMOST SOLD OUT!
ROOM RESERVATIONS END TODAY!
call 1-800-
55DRAKE
and mention code FOJ to receive the discount.
Tickets are available for purchase on-line now through Friday, April 27, 2018.
Tickets will not be sold at the door. Act fast. We expect to sell out our capacity of 500 guests.
Discount parking will be available at the Drake Hotel for $26.
The Spring Gala is Friends of Jones' biggest fundraising event. Proceeds directly support the programs that set our school apart.
Click
here
to view a list of recent FOJ grants.
We hope to see you May 4th!
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Spring Gala Donations EXTENDED
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We've extended the deadline for accepting Online Auction donations to Friday, April 6!
Many thanks to all of you who have sent in donations for the Friends of Jones Spring Gala Online Auction. We are making progress, but our box isn't quite full. We still need your help to ensure that we reach our goal and can continue to provide generous funding to the school for our students.
Please take a moment to consider how you might help.
We are in need of:
- sports and event tickets
- gift cards for restaurants (very popular)
- tutoring services
- spa treatments
- photography sessions, and more
Are you acquainted with local business owners or managers who, if asked, would happily supply a gift card or item to support our great school?
We also need more one-of-a-kind items....
Can you or a contact provide a unique experience? Are you or a friend an artist or craftsperson with a piece to donate and be displayed to 500+ guests?
These are just some ideas, we welcome and
appreciate ALL DONATIONS!
Remember, it's easier than ever to donate!
Drop off your donation, with the completed donation form, into the FOJ donation box located at the south building entrance
(at the security desk).
DONATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, APRIL 6TH
Use the attached
Items and forms can be dropped off in the main office at school, attention of Friends of Jones Online Auction.
The FOJ Online Auction runs from April 23 to May 4.
Watch for details.
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Spring Gala Sponsorship
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Go one better ...
Become a FOJ
Spring
Gala Sponsor
Sponsorships are available from $450 - $10,000 and include a range of perks from Gala tickets to a private town car to deliver you and your guests to the event.
Current sponsors include:
IIT-Galvin Center for Electricity Innovations, Richard Benjamin, Peter & Lisa Wilkins, Dayton Street Partners (Howard Wedren) Karen Ranquist, Jordan & Bonnie Schulgasser, Nick & Onna Jones, Romas & Jenni Pencyla and Jim Laha.
Sponsor names and logos will appear on the online auction website and
all
printed materials
at the event.
An appreciation party for sponsors
will be held in June.
Please click
HERE
for complete sponsorship details.
If you have any questions or need more information,
please contact Leslie Senne at
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Senior Class Picture Volunteers Needed
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30 Chaperones Needed to accompany Seniors
to Buckingham Fountain Tuesday, April 17th
On Tuesday, April 17th the senior class will head out to take their annual Class Panoramic Picture at Buckingham Fountain! We need about 30 chaperones to accompany the students as they make the short walk over. This is a great opportunity for senior parents to get a few candid shots of their student with his/her peers for their own scrapbook and memories ... but having a senior is not required
to be part of this grand JCP tradition!
Please email FOJ
to volunteer for this event!
We will meet in the lobby at 8:40 am and return
about 11:00 am. Hope to see all of you there!
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FOJ Annual Fund
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CONTRIBUTE TO THE ANNUAL FUND AND HELP US CELEBRATE 80 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE!
Welcome back! We're in the home stretch ... for the school year and the annual fund!
Please consider joining the
313 families who have helped us raise $199,265 by making your annual fund contribution today! We can reach our goal with your help.
A donation of ANY size is appreciated!
Please DONATE HERE
For more information on the annual fund contact
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All City HS Art Exhibition
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CPS All-City Visual Art Programs
at Expo 72
72 E. Randolph St.
Public Exhibit runs through April 11
Congratulations to the following Jones students for being selected to participate in the All City High School
Visual Art Exhibition:
Diana Diosdado, Tashauniel Nelson, Rebecca Leal, Jing WeiLin, Steven Hou, Salvador Salazar
and Maeve Schoenbeck.
This is a unique opportunity to showcase achievements in the Visual Arts, and exhibit student work to the public in a highly visible Loop gallery space.
If you are in the Loop, make every effort to support our talented student artists at JCP!
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Jones Alumni Association
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Help Us Build Our Jones Alumni Association and reconnect with Jones Alumni and
alumni parents
Jones Alumni are also welcomed at the annual FOJ gala.
Join us at the event, donate or become as sponsor,
just like our friends at:
YOU CAN SPONSOR, TOO!
Please continue to spread the word
about Jones Alumni by:
Forwarding this newsletter to your
Jones Alumni contacts so they can sign up on the
Following us on our
Also check out the
to stay up to date on Jones Alumni information.
Jones Commercial Graduate, '76
Current Parent and Parent of '15 & '17 Graduates
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SAT for Juniors
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REMINDER:
JUNIORS
will take the SAT Test
April 10th 8 am - 1 pm
9th, 10th and 12th graders:
No School
We wish our JCP Juniors the best on their exams.
Parents of juniors: For more information on how you can support your student, and to view an article on test prep,
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Water Polo Teams
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JCP Winning Water Polo Teams!
On Tuesday, March 20 both teams played
Lincoln Park High School at JCP.
The Men's team dominated,
winning 17-6.
The Women's team followed suit,
winning 15-6.
Thursday, March 22, both teams took on Northside College Prep at JCP. The Men took an early lead however, Northside came back and tied the game in the fourth period, 8-8. An amazing shot near the end of the game gave us a sweet 9-8 win. The Women's team came out strong and stayed there the entire game,
bringing home an 11-4 win.
Congratulations to Jones Boys and Girls
Water Polo Team!!
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Artist Award
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Jones' Promising Young Artist and Writer
Senior, Salvador Salazar!
On Saturday March 10, Senior Salvador Salazar was recognized at Iowa University for his film, "I Am Not Batman". The plot centers on a child who imagines himself as Batman
to deal with his father's alcoholism.
The awards are presented by the non-profit
Alliance for Young Artists & Writers.
For 95 years, the awards have spotted the early promise of some of America's most accomplished visionaries and encouraged young artists and writers to pursue a host of creative career paths and endeavors.
Congratulations to Salvador for his accomplishments!
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Heathers: The Musical
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The Jones Theater Department
is proud to present the
all-school production, Heathers: The Musical.
Note date change: April 18 at 7pm
April 20th at 7pm
and April 21st at 2pm and 7pm
Donations still welcome.
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Eagles 5K Run
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Interested in getting involved in the JCP community?
Join us in planning the 2018 Eagle Run!
The run raises money for student clubs and teams in addition to building and strengthening the entire Jones community.
For more information on how you can help
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Spring College Fair
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Annual Spring College Fair - April 24,
5:30 pm
Jones will host more than 100 schools.
This is our largest fair to date
and
a great chance to talk to colleges and
begin your search!
Information on planning for college is at the
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Seniors - Update Naviance
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Attention ALL SENIORS!
NAVIANCE Accounts need to be updated.
Complete application submissions, delete colleges you are no longer applying to and view college acceptance results.
Provide your counselor with a copy of
ALL college acceptance and scholarship letters regardless
of whether you will attend the college/university.
Thank you!
If you have questions or concerns, please contact your counselor or view our information on the
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Friends of Jones
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Join us!
The next FOJ Board meeting will be held at
8 am Thursday, April 12
South Building library.
Friends of Jones is the parent-led non-profit that raises money, provides volunteers and generates enthusiasm for Jones College Prep. We provide funds and support for JCP school expenses not covered by Chicago Public Schools.
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Look great in new Joneswear!
Browse the latest and greatest Joneswear items
Click
HERE to view the entire collection.
Then
make your purchases at the Joneswear store
(third floor, south building)
during our convenient hours.
Tuesdays during Lunch (11:10 - 1:45)
and "B" day ACLab (1:45 - 3:15)
Thursday during Lunch (11:10 - 1:45)
and "B" day ACLab (1:45 - 3:15)
Hours are subject to change.
We're looking for volunteers to staff the store. If you're interested and available, please contact Julie Weisman.
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Monday 4/2
A Day
4:30 pm Boys Baseball vs. Northside Prep V/S
4:30 pm Girls Soccer vs. Curie
4:30 pm Girls Softball vs. Solario
5 pm Boys Water Polo vs. Von Steuben
Tuesday 4/3
B Day
4:30 pm Girls Softball vs. Solario
4:30 pm Boys Tennis vs. Young
4:30 pm Boys Volleyball vs. Little Village
6 pm Sports Boosters Meeting
7:45 pm Boys Baseball vs. Lindblom
Wednesday 4/4
A Day
4:30 pm Girls Softball at Washington
5 pm Girls Soccer at Northside Prep
5 pm Girls Track at Hinsdale Central
Thursday 4/5
B Day
4:30 pm Boys Tennis at Lincoln Park
4:30 pm Boys Volleyball at Von Steuben
5 pm Boys Baseball vs. Chicago Bulls
5 pm Boys Water Polo vs. Foreman
Friday 4/6
A Day
6 pm Spanish Honor Society Presents:
Noche Bajo Las Estrellas
Saturday 4/7
Boys Track at York HS
Girls Soccer Pepsi Challenge (4/7, 4/11, 4/14)
9 am Girls Lacrosse vs. Young
click HERE for the JCP full calendar
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FOJ Access
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STAY CONNECTED WITH FOJ ACCESS
You can access the Friends of Jones parent database anytime
Every parent already has a separate account.
- Go to www.FOJAccess.org. Use your email address as your login name, then click "Forgot Password?"
- Enter your email address again. You'll receive a link to create your own login name and password.
- Can't find your email address in the system? Hard as we try, sometimes addresses get lost in the shuffle. Contact us at info@fojaccess.org and we'll update your email address in our database.
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Spread the word
If you or someone you know would like to receive
this biweekly newsletter, contact:
communications@friendsofjones.org
Include name, email address and student's name/grade.
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For information on how you can help enrich your student's experience at Jones, please contact Friends of Jones.
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