Greetings!
Wednesday, Oct. 10 is a PSAT testing day. The PSAT is not only practice for the SAT test, but it is also used for qualification to the National Merit Scholarship Program. Juniors and sophomores will be taking the official PSAT while freshmen will take the ninth grade version of the test. School begins at 8:05 a.m. with dismissal at 12:30 p.m. There will be no ELC this day so all students must exit the building by 1 p.m.
Seniors do not have to report to school this day and are encouraged to use the day to finish college applications and/or attend a college visit.
Steve Fuchs, Assistant Principal |
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COMMUNITY UPDATES
Junior Promotes Suicide Prevention Month
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Seniors Recognized as National Merit Scholars
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The new hashtag for the school year was announced during this week's all school Mass.
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The women's soccer team recognized some of the CJ faculty and staff during faculty/staff appreciation night.
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Class of 2022 - Freshman Mixer
Saturday, Sept. 29 | 7:30-10 p.m. | $5
The freshman mixer for the Class of 2022 will be on Saturday, Sept. 29 from 7:30-10 p.m. in the CJ cafeteria and courtyard. Tickets are $5. This is a mixer for only current CJ freshmen. Additional dance guidelines can be found in the OSS section of the
CJ website
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Angela Ruffolo, Student Council Moderator |
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Picture Retake Day
Wednesday, Nov. 7 | Prior To School
Picture retake day for underclassmen will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 7 before school. This is a Block A late start day. Additional details about retakes will be available closer to the retake date.
Dan Eiser, Yearbook Moderator |
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Class of 2022 Vision and Hearing Screenings
Wednesday, Oct. 17 and Thursday, Oct. 18
Vision and hearing screenings for the Class of 2022 will be Wednesday Oct. 17 and Thursday, Oct. 18. If you have any questions, please contact Colleen Norris.
Colleen Norris, School Nurse |
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CJ Spirit Store -
UPDATED HOURS
The Spirit Store resumes its normal operating hours the week of Monday, Oct. 1 and can be found on the homepage of
cjeagles.org
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Don MacLeod, Spirit Store Manager |
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From the Chaplain's Office
Next week, we will continue with our class Masses with juniors on Monday and sophomores on Tuesday. During Mass, we will continue to reflect on our call to be people of respect as we consider some, "Icons of Respect" - individuals who teach us what it means to love others as Children of God. Please unite yourself with us in prayer on these days.
Fr. Bob Jones, SM, Chaplain |
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Classes of 2021 and 2022
Parents of current freshmen and sophomores, please encourage your student to complete their required service hours. There are currently 10 opportunities posted in the Ministry & Service office. Students can sign up before or after school, during homeroom or study hall. These opportunities are also listed in the CJ Student News site under the Ministry & Service tab. Students should not wait until the end of the semester to sign up; spots may not be available later in the semester.
Kelli Kinnear, Director of Ministry & Service |
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GUIDANCE OFFICE & OPPORTUNITIES
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UD Sinclair Academy Information Session
Thursday, Nov. 8 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. | University of Dayton
Learn more about the partnership between the University of Dayton and Sinclair Community College during an information session on Thursday, Nov. 8 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the University of Dayton. You will hear from admission counselors, tour the campus and visit with academic representatives. Learn more
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Law Enforcement Recruiting Day
Wednesday, Oct. 31 | 3-6 p.m. | Sinclair Community College
Details about a law enforcement day being held at Sinclair Community College on Wednesday, Oct. 31 can be found
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Emily Saunders, Administrative Assistant |
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Half-Day With a Pro
The Association of Fundraising Professionals of Greater Dayton Region Chapter Youth in Philanthropy (YIP) committee invites local college students and high school juniors and seniors to participate in the inaugural “Half-Day with a Pro” event. Students participating in the event will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with a non-profit fundraising professional for half of a day to learn more about the daily operations of non-profit organizations. Students who participate in “Half-Day with a Pro” will have the opportunity to list their preference for the type of non-profit they would like to experience, and the YIP selection committee will do their best to match accordingly. Learn more and register
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. Students are also asked to
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a copy of their resume to Franki Meier with Dayton's Children's Hospital.
Kate Elder, Administrative Assistant |
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Suicide Prevention Week: Together We are Stronger
Students will receive an email containing the National Text Crisis Line and suggestions on how they can support our community. Anyone in crisis can text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis support.
Susan Eichenauer, Student Support Counselor |
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WPAFB Fall Job Shadow Day
Friday, Oct. 26 | 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
The registration application is now open for the WPAFB Job Shadowing Day - Friday, Oct. 26. This experience is for juniors and seniors only. Pre-registration is required. Additional information can be found
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Manufacturing Day
Friday, Oct. 5 | 3:30-5:30 p.m. | Wright State University
Wright State University is hosting a Manufacturing Day Expo to demonstrate manufacturing technologies and highlight career opportunities to connect with future generations of manufactures. The open house expo will be held on Friday, Oct. 5 from 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the Russ Engineering Center Atrium at Wright State University. Learn more
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National Manufacturing Day
Friday, Oct. 5
Many local companies are opening their doors for tours for National Manufacturing Day on Friday, Oct. 5. A list of companies can be found
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Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator |
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Final Forms for Winter Athletes
Those interested in participating in a winter sport need to create/update their Final Forms account. To create an account, follow the link from the
CJ athletic page.
A parent or guardian will need to start the account and sign off on all the forms then the student will need to login and finish the account set up. Both parent and student need to fill out all forms and select the sport they are interested in participating in.
For those who already have an account - both the parent/guardian and student must go in and sign off on all forms as well as select the sport for the current school year. Information from last year does not carry over.
Emily Benson, Administrative Assistant |
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Men's and Women's Swimming Conditioning
Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning October 2 | 4-5 p.m. | SCC
Swimming conditioning will start on Tuesday, Oct. 2 and continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays through October. Conditioning will be in the SCC from 4-5 p.m. Students who are not playing a fall sport should be attending.
Kate Whistler, Men's and Women's Swimming Head Coach |
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Upcoming Varsity Competitions
Cross Country
Saturday, Sept. 29 - Firebird Invitational
Football
Friday, Sept. 28 at Roger Bacon - 7 p.m.
Men's Soccer
Tuesday, Oct. 2 vs. McNicholas - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 4 vs. Wayne - 7 :30 p.m.
Women's Soccer
Saturday, Sept. 29 vs. Tri-County North - 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 3 vs. Roger Bacon - 7:30 p.m.
Women's Tennis
Friday, Sept. 28 vs. Miami Valley - 4 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 1 at Centerville - 4 p.m.
Women's Volleyball
Tuesday, Oct. 2 vs. Alter - 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 4 vs. Fenwick - 6:30 p.m.
Jeremy Greenleaf, Director of Athletics |
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Volleyball Youth Night -
LAST CALL
Thursday, Sept. 27 | 6 p.m. | Mary, Our Lady of Victory Gym
A volleyball youth night will be held on Thursday, Sept. 27 at 6 p.m. Students who attended volleyball summer camp can get in to the game free if they wear their camp shirt. Campers will get to help with warm-ups for the varsity team as well as sit with the teams during the varsity game.
Gretchen Wolfe, Women's Volleyball Head Coach |
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Men's Volleyball Open Gyms
Sundays beginning Sept. 30 | 3:30-5 p.m. | Mary, Our Lady of Victory Gym
Students interested in joining the men's volleyball team are encouraged to attend open gyms beginning Sunday, Sept. 30 from 3:30-5 p.m. in the Mary, Our Lady of Victory gym.
Megan Marrinan, Men's Volleyball Head Coach |
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Quiz Bowl
Students who are looking for an opportunity to compete for Chaminade Julienne are encouraged to try-out for the CJ Quiz Bowl Team. Qu
iz Bowl is a Jeopardy-style competition with other Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. If your student is interested, please have them contact me in Room 150.
Jim Sparrow, Quiz Bowl Moderator |
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Special Scholarships Applications
Classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022
The application for special scholarships for returning students is now available. Please remind your student to apply. A link has been sent to students with instructions. Please note that only students will be able to access this application via their CJ email address. Applications and one recommendation letter (from a non-family member) are due by Saturday, Dec. 1. A FACTS (tuition assistance) application must also be completed (regardless of financial need) for your student to be considered for any scholarship. FACTS applications are also due December 1. FACTS applications are now available
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. For questions about scholarships for returning students, please contact Katie Espino. For questions about FACTS, please contact Katie Malloy.
Katie Espino, Administrative Assistant |
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Katie Malloy, Student Account Specialist |
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Winter Athletics Parents Meeting
Monday, Oct. 29 | 7 p.m. | Auditorium
Parents who have a student intending to play a winter sport are asked to attend the winter athletics parents meeting on Monday, Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium.
Jeremy Greenleaf, Director of Athletics |
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Engineers Day 2018
Friday, Nov. 9 | 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Sinclair Community College
Sinclair is nationally known for its outstanding programs and state of the art facilities. The Science, Mathematics and Engineering division offers 70 degree and certificate programs that help prepare students to enter STEM fields. Engineers Day is a great opportunity to learn more about the STEM programs offered through interactive presentations where students will meet faculty and staff. Students can
RSVP today
and learn about the exciting futures that exist in a STEM program at Sinclair.
Emily Saunders, Administrative Assistant |
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Dayton Walk to End Alzheimer's
Saturday, Oct. 6 | 10 a.m. | Fifth Third Field
This year’s Dayton Walk to End Alzheimer’s is Saturday, Oct. 6, at Fifth Third Field. Last year, more than 3,000 people from the region supported the effort to end Alzheimer’s disease. While at the walk, participants can learn about Alzheimer's and the support programs and services offered by the Alzheimer’s Association Miami Valley Chapter. Participants also honor those affected by Alzheimer's with a poignant tribute known as the Promise Garden ceremony. Please join us. Anyone can register for free. To start a team, click
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. If you would like a CJ team to support, join the Chaminade Julienne Women’s Soccer team. The Alzheimer’s Association appreciates the support of the Chaminade Julienne community.
Edwina Blackwell Clark, Alzheimer's Assoc. Miami Valley Chapter |
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