December 12, 2019
Greetings!

In this season of Advent, preparing for Christmas can be stressful as many are planning for visits with family and friends, finding perfect gifts, and preparing for Jesus' birth. For your child, this is also a time for winter exams. While teachers have been working with your child in preparation, in the end, the responsibility to study and be ready for exams rests with your child. Here are some ways you can help:
  • Review the exam schedule with your child to make sure your child knows when to be at school
  • Review the additional expectations for exams listed on the exam schedule with your child
  • Make sure your child has a quiet place without distractions to study
  • Remind your child to bring home appropriate study materials
  • Have the necessary materials on hand that your child needs for study. Examples include:
  • index cards (for creating flashcards)
  • pens, pencils, and paper (for writing definitions and math problems out)
  • color pencils and markers
  • batteries for calculators
  • Be sure your child gets plenty of rest during exam time.
  • Studying throughout the night into the morning is not the best way to learn the information, nor is it healthy
  • Help ensure your child eats a good breakfast before coming to school
  • See if your child would like you to quiz him/her on the information or allow your child to tell you the information out loud. Some students remember things better when they say them out loud
  • Remind your child to take breaks from studying. Getting a snack, taking a short walk/jog, etc. can help him/her gain energy and refocus.
You can review the exam schedule and expectations for winter exams by going to the  CJ website .

Steve Fuchs, Assistant Principal |   email
COMMUNITY UPDATES

Students Attend National NCYC Conference More >

Financial Investing Class Participates in Local Competition More >
SOCIAL MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS 
Faculty and staff were surprised with St. Nick treats a day prior to the feast day. More >

The Class of 2023 participated in the freshman retreat focused on "beyond respect." More >

JBN Student of the Week
Congratulations to M arquel Henry '20! More >
NEWS   
STUDENTS
Class of 2020 Senior Shirts
Orders Due by Wednesday, Dec. 18
Click here to make an online payment for the senior shirts. Payments must be made online or in person in the business office (no checks). The first round of ordering will be complete by Wednesday, Dec. 18. A second round of ordering will be available in January.

Angela Ruffolo, Student Council Moderator | email
MINISTRY & SERVICE
Urban Plunge Applications
Due Tuesday, Dec. 17
Urban Plunge, which will be February 28 - March 1, 2020, is a retreat where students are immersed in the justice issues around urban poverty in Cincinnati. Students will be staying and serving with the St. Vincent de Paul Society. This retreat is open to all sophomores, juniors and seniors. The application and $35 deposit are due Tuesday, Dec. 17. Learn more  here .

Junior Retreat
Wednesday, Jan. 8 and Thursday, Jan. 9
Students attending the junior retreat will receive permission forms this week. These forms are due back at the retreat homeroom meeting on Monday, Jan. 6. At that time, students will receive a packing list and information. Students needing to take medication while on retreat need to turn in the medical authorization form, which can be found  here ,  to the nurse.   Medication must also be turned into the nurse prior to the retreat. Please remember the juniors, senior leaders and chaperones in your prayers during this retreat.

Kelli Kinnear, Director of Ministry & Service |   email
CJ STEMM
Aquaponics Day
Tuesday, Dec. 17 | 4-5:30 p.m. | Central State University
Curious about aquaponics — growing fish and vegetables without soil?! Visit Central State University's Research Farm on "Aquaponics Day" to learn about one initiative to aid the food production and hunger challenge. This event is free but registration is requested by sending an email to Dr. Cindy Folck at  afolck@centralstate.edu  and use subject line: Aquaponics.

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator | email
ATHLETICS
Men's Tennis
The men's tennis team is gearing up for the spring season. If you have a son who is a freshman or sophomore and may be interested in playing, please contact me. Experience with tennis is helpful but not necessary. We will have conditioning and open court practices between now and the opening of our tryout season on March 9.  

Jim Brooks, Men's Tennis Head Coach | email

Upcoming Varsity Competitions
Men's Basketball
  • Friday, Dec. 13 vs. McNicholas - 7:30 p.m.
Women's Basketball
  • Saturday, Dec. 14 vs. Roger Bacon - 1:30 p.m.

Jeremy Greenleaf, Director of Athletics | 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:  
  • Thursday, Dec. 12 | 6:30-7 p.m. and after the concert (Christmas concert)
  • Friday, Dec. 13 | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (student lunches)
  • Friday, Dec. 13 | 5-8 p.m. (men's basketball vs McNicholas)
  • Tuesday, Dec. 15 | 3-3:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, Dec. 17 | 12 p.m -1:30 p.m.
Blue hoodies are on reorder — stay tuned for news of their arrival.
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
Senior Trip Update - LAST CALL
Class of 2020
Currently, the Senior Trip is filled to capacity, However, if your child would like to be on the waiting list for the Senior Trip, you may register here . If 20-25 more students register, another bus will be added to accommodate the additional students. If you plan to register on the waiting list, please make your first deposit by Saturday, Dec. 14. Registering at this point only gets your student on the waiting list and there is no guarantee that the student will be able to attend the trip. If the student does not get to participate, the money will be refunded.  

Angela Ruffolo, Senior Trip Coordinator | email
Christmas Dance - LAST CALL
Saturday, Dec. 14 | 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. | Greek Orthodox Church
Freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors are invited to attend the Christmas Dance on Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Greek Orthodox Church from 8-11 p.m. Additional information, including the dress code and guest requirements, can be found here .

Angela Ruffolo, Student Council Moderator | email
Winter Exams
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
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 .
AIA Dayton 2020 Design Competition
Sunday, Jan. 12 - Registration Deadline
Students, especially those with an interest in art and design and community development, are encouraged to participate in the AIA Dayton 2020 Design Competition - A Platform for Peace. CJ students in the PLTW Civil Engineering & Architecture annually participate in the competition and have won top awards. The competition would also relate nicely to some junior ISJRP and senior capstone projects. Learn more here . The registration deadline is Sunday, Jan. 12.

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator | email
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. The college credit is free.
You are invited to attend an informational meeting where representatives from Wright State University and Sinclair Community College will 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
ACT Bootcamp —  REGISTER NOW
February 28 - March 1
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 and registration information may be found on this flyer .

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