November 21, 2019
Greetings!

The Monday, Dec. 2 deadline is nearing for applications to be submitted for both tuition assistance through FACTs and the special scholarship program.

Parents of current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors are encouraged to complete the FACTs application for potential tuition assistance for the 2020-2021 school year.

In order for your child to be considered for scholarships or assistance, an application must be completed by Monday, Dec. 2.

  • A link was sent to students with instructions on how to complete the scholarship application. Please remind your child to apply. Please note that only students will be able to access this application via their CJ email address.  
  • Scholarship applications and one recommendation letter (from a non-family member) are due by Monday, Dec. 2.  
  • Scholarships are only granted to those students who have a completed FACTS application submitted by the deadline of December 2. FACTS applications are only available online.  

For questions about scholarships for returning students, please contact Katie Espino. For questions about FACTS, please contact Katie Malloy.

Katie Espino, Administrative Assistant |  email
Katie Malloy, Student Account Specialist |  email
COMMUNITY UPDATES

Students Named Hope, Strength and Healing Award Honorees More >

Todd Barhorst '10 Named Eagles Baseball Head Coach More >
SOCIAL MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS 
Seniors playing a winter sport had their picture taken this week. More >

Students make blankets as part of Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week. More >

JBN
This week's JBN Student of the Week is Lance Roberts '20. More >
EAGLE EXCELLENCE
Computer Science Club awarded in competition . More>
NEWS   
STUDENTS
Winter Exams - UPDATE
Wednesday, Dec. 18 - Friday, Dec. 20
Winter exams are December 18, 19, and 20. School will be from 8 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. each of these days (no ELC after school). Please do not schedule holiday travel until after December 20 as students are expected to take their exams on these dates. Click here for the exam schedule and additional information.

Steve Fuchs, Assistant Principal |  email
MINISTRY & SERVICE
Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week
Through Monday, Nov. 25
The last day to bring in contributions for Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week is Monday, Nov. 25. Please encourage your student to contribute — every little bit helps! All items will be distributed to St. Vincent de Paul, The Food Bank, Food for the Journey Project, and Catholic Relief Services. Thanks to all the students and families who have contributed so far!

Kelli Kinnear, Director of Ministry & Service | email
PERFORMING ARTS
Swagger by Eric Coble | Presented by the Advanced Acting & Directing Class
Monday, Nov. 25 | 7 p.m. | CJ Auditorium
A momentary act of violence caught on camera destroys the lives of three people. Now they need to tell us their version of how it  really  went down. Jordan is a quiet, nerdy, almost eighth-grade graduate. Leela, bubbling and following her passion, has just opened her own clothing boutique near Jordan’s school. And Daniel is an awkwardly sweet police officer on foot patrol in the neighborhood. The three of them lead us through their lives, dreams and the snap decisions that led them to that fateful moment. This production is entirely produced by students in the Advanced Acting & Directing Class. Admission is free.

Caitlin Bennett, Drama & Choir Teacher | email
ATHLETICS
Wrestling Team - ALL ARE WELCOME
Sign ups for the wrestling team are still open. This is a co-ed sport with no tryouts. This sport is on the rise with tons of momentum. Please contact Coach Sanchez with any questions.

Joel Sanchez, Wrestling Head Coach | email
CALENDAR REMINDERS  
CJ Spirit Store
Updated Hours
Uniform tops and approved sweatshirts, as well as CJ spirit items, can be purchased through the CJ Spirit Shop on select days during the school year, including:  
  • Friday, Nov. 22 (lunch periods - students only)
  • The Spirit Shop will be closed the week of Thanksgiving (November 24-30).
We will have our December calendar posted in next week's Parent Weekly — stay tuned.
The CJ Spirit Trailer has closed for the season. Thank you for stopping by it during the fall season. We will reopen in the Spring.
Items from the CJ Spirit Store may be also be purchased through the online link on the  CJ website . Please note — items ordered through the online store may take two-three weeks to be completed.

Don MacLeod, CJ Spirit Store Manager |  email
Wright State STEM Experience Day - LAST CALL
Saturday, Nov. 23 | 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Wright State University
Students and families are invited to The STEM Experience at Wright State University. This day is for students interested in a future in engineering, computer science, science, mathematics, or any other STEM area. Students' experiences will be customized based on the area of interest they choose when they register. Learn more here .

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator | email
Spring Musical Auditions and Interviews - LAST CALL
Sunday, Nov. 24 and Monday, Nov. 25
Auditions and tech interviews for the CJ Spring Musical,  Little Women , will be held on Sunday, Nov. 24 from 2-4 p.m. and Monday, Nov. 25 from 3:15-5:30 p.m. Students auditioning or interviewing should sign up for a 10 minute audition/interview slot, which will be posted outside Room 100 on Monday, Nov. 18. Actors should prepare a short memorized monologue and memorized song. An accompanist will be available and students must provide sheet music. Students interested in tech crew will participate in a short interview. Rehearsals for the spring musical will be Mondays-Thursdays, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Performances will be Friday, Mar. 6 and Saturday, Mar. 7.

Caitlin Bennett, Drama and Choir Teacher | email
Senior Trip
First Payment Due Tuesday, Nov. 26 - LAST CALL
The Class of 2020 Senior Trip to Washington, D.C. will be held Monday, Mar. 16 - Friday, Mar. 20. Details and payment information can be found  here . The first payment of $260 is due by Tuesday, Nov. 26.

Angela Ruffolo, Teacher, Department Chair |  email
Winter Athletic Fee Payment
Due Monday, Dec. 2
The winter athletic payment fee of $100 is due by Monday, Dec. 2. Click   here   for additional information and to make the payment.

Katie Malloy, Student Account Specialist |  email
March for Life
First Payment Due Friday, Dec. 13
Students interested in attending March for Life in Washington, D.C. from January 23-26, 2020 are asked to register online . Registration and additional information are available in the Eagles for Life, Clubs section on the CJ website .

Karen Emmerich, Eagles for Life Moderator | email
2019-2020 Yearbook Orders
Orders To Be Completed Online
The 2019-2020 Yearbook may be purchased online here . Yearbooks may be purchased for $60 now through January 1, 2020. After that, the cost will be $65.

Dan Eiser, Yearbook Moderator | email
Wright Scholar Research Assistant Program
Applications Being Accepted Now Through January 8
Applications are being accepted now for the Wright Scholar Research Assistant Program. This program is an Air Force Research Laboratory initiative designed to expose high school juniors and seniors to various disciplines of engineering and science in an effort to further their interest in future STEM career options. Learn more about the program here .
College Credit Plus 2020-2021 Parent/Student Meeting
Thursday, Jan. 30 | 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 2020-2021 school year. Representatives from Wright State University and Sinclair Community College will be in attendance to answer questions. The meeting is Thursday, Jan. 30 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. Please enter through entrance 17 near the cafeteria.

Emily Saunders, Administrative Assistant | email
Eagle Activity Passes - REDUCED PRICE
Now that the fall athletic season and the fall play have been completed, you have the opportunity to acquire Eagle Activity passes at reduced rates for the winter and spring seasons. Eagle Activity passes are good for all regular season home games and performing arts productions. Now, student passes are $50, adult passes are $70, senior passes (age 65+) are $50, family passes are $150, and any additional family member is $40. Passes may be purchased here .

Jeremy Greenleaf, Director of Athletics | email
Class of 2020 Dates to Remember
Click here for the "Dates to Remember" list for the Class of 2020. This list was also emailed directly to the current seniors. 

Kelly Muhl, Administrative Assistant | email
ACT Bootcamp — SAVE THE DATE
CJ is partnering with Tutors Across America to offer a bootcamp for students to prepare for the ACT test. The bootcamp is directed towards juniors but sophomores are invited as well. The bootcamp will run February 28 - March 1. More details will be available soon.

Steve Fuchs, Assistant Principal | email
COMMUNITY BULLETIN  
"Little Women" Scenic Designer and Builder Needed
Chaminade Julienne seeks a scenic designer and builder for the spring musical production of Little Women with hope for future collaboration. The scenic designer and builder will design the set with consultation with the director and creative staff. The designer will lead a team of students in the building of the set creating a safe and inclusive environment. Build sessions are held after school and in the evening beginning in January 2020. Scenic design and construction experience are required. This is a stipend position. Resumes should be sent to Debi Schutt, Director of Performing Arts, at dschutt@cjeagles.org .

Caitlin Bennett, Drama & Choir Teacher | email