November 21, 2018
Greetings!
 
The deadline is nearing for applications to be submitted for both tuition assistance through FACTs and the special scholarship program.

All parents with students coming to CJ in the 2019-2020 school year are encouraged to submit a tuition assistance application through FACTs  here . Before beginning the application process, please remember the following:

  • The application is available online only, no other application method is available.
  • The application may be completed in English or Spanish.
  • The $28 application fee is paid online only.

FACTs tuition assistance applications are due Saturday, Dec. 1.

Also due Saturday, Dec. 1 are CJ special scholarships for current freshmen, sophomores and juniors. A link was emailed to current students and posted on the Student News Site. In addition to the application process for special scholarships, students must submit one recommendation letter. The letters may be emailed directly to Katie Espino or given to her in the Welcome Center. In order to be considered for a special scholarship, parents must apply for tuition assistance through FACTS by the December 1 deadline.

Katie Malloy, Student Account Specialist |  email
Katie Espino, Admin. Assistant to the Principal |  email
COMMUNITY UPDATES

Students Meet Benefactors at Scholarship Breakfast More >

Sophomores Learn About Becoming Leaders More >
SOCIAL MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS 
Eagles who prepared lunches for St. Vincent de Paul were featured on WDTN. More >

Contributions from Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week were transformed into a "canstruction." More >
NEWS   
PARENTS
College Credit Plus 2019-2020 Parent/Student Meeting
Thursday, Jan. 31 | 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 2019-2020 school year. Representatives from Wright State University and Sinclair Community College will be in attendance to answer questions. The meeting is Thursday, Jan. 31 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm in the cafeteria. Please enter through the athletic entrance.

Steve Fuchs, Assistant Principal | email
STUDENTS
Christmas Dance
Saturday, Dec. 8 | 8-11 p.m. | Greek Orthodox Church
The Christmas Dance, open to all students, will be Saturday, Dec. 8 from 8-11 p.m. at the Greek Orthodox Church. Tickets are $11 each. Additional information is available in the school calendar section of the CJ website .

Angela Ruffolo, Teacher | email
MINISTRY & SERVICE
From the Chaplain's Office
A traditional practice in our Church is to pray a litany (a series of phrases with a common response). I would encourage you this week to pray a Litany of Thanksgiving to God. Perhaps, your family could do this around the table before beginning your Thanksgiving dinner. I’ll help you get started, and invite you to then make it your own.

For the gift of life...Thank you, God.
For the gift of family and friends...Thank you, God.
For the beauty of a crisp autumn morning...Thank you, God.
For food on our tables and heat in our homes...Thank you, God
For laughter and love...Thank you, God
(Add your own here)...Thank you, God.


Our next all school Liturgy is on Wednesday, Dec. 12 - the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe — we want to celebrate this important feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary in a special way. We are looking for a large processional statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe. If you are aware of one we could borrow for the day, please email me.   

Fr. Bob Jones, SM, School Chaplain | email

Freshman Retreat
Friday, Nov. 30
The freshman retreat is Friday, Nov. 30. Parent letters, outlining the details of the retreat, were sent home earlier this month. Please remember the freshmen in your prayers this week as they experience their first CJ retreat.

Kelli Kinnear, Director of Ministry & Service | email
STEMM
STEMM Idol Speaker Series
Tuesday, Nov. 27 | Homerooms | Community Space
Students are encouraged to attend the next STEMM Idol Speaker Series on Tuesday, Nov. 27, during all homerooms, in the community space. Eddie Ruff '12, who works with remote sensing and electro-optics will talk to students about lasers, radars, self-driving cars and more!

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator | email
PERFORMING ARTS
This Side of Heaven
Tuesday, Nov. 27 | 7 p.m. | Auditorium
The Advanced Acting & Directing class presents their first semester production,  This Side of Heaven  by Don Zolidis on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 7 p.m. in the CJ Auditorium.  After two unlucky accidents, seventeen-year-olds Fever and Chase must adapt to the new limitations of their bodies: partial-paralysis for Chase and a permanent limp for Fever. Through a series of vignettes chronicling their weekly physical therapy appointments, the two also struggle to accept the reality of being disabled for the rest of their lives. This is an entirely student produced, designed, and directed production. Admission is free. Don't miss it!

Caitlin Bennett, Choir & Drama Teacher | email
CALENDAR REMINDERS  
Class of 2020 Hearing and Vision Screening
Wednesday, Nov. 28 and Thursday, Nov. 29
Juniors will have hearing and vision screenings conducted by the nurse's office on Wednesday, Nov. 28 and Thursday, Nov. 29.

Colleen Norris, Nurse | email
Senior Trip
First Payment Due Thursday, Nov. 29
The Class of 2019 Senior Trip to Washington, D.C. will be held Monday, Mar. 11 - Friday, Mar. 19. Details and payment information can be found here . The first payment of $255 is due by Thursday, Nov. 29.

Angela Ruffolo, Teacher | email
Class of 2021
HOBY Leadership Programs
Sophomores can learn more about attending a HOBY (Hugh O'Brian Youth) leadership program here . The application and essay prompt are available in the guidance office. Applications are due to the guidance office by Friday, Nov. 30 at noon.

Emily Saunders, Administrative Assistant | email
Winter Athletic Fee Payment
Due Monday, Dec. 3
The winter athletic payment fee of $100 is due by Monday, Dec. 3. Click  here  for additional information and to make the payment.

Katie Malloy, Student Account Specialist | email
Winter Exam Schedule
The winter exam schedule is now available on the CJ website under the academic section .

Steve Fuchs, Assistant Principal | email
COMMUNITY BULLETIN  
Dayton Boat Club Open House
Saturday, Dec. 1 | 12-1 p.m. | SCC
Get fit over the winter with Dayton Boat Club! Indoor rowing is the ultimate full body workout and a fitness movement surging in popularity. Students can learn more about DBC at an Open House Saturday, Dec. 1 from 12-1 p.m. at the SCC. For more information about the DBC winter season team registration, and Open House details, go to  daytonboatclub.org/novice.html .

Mike Miles, Dayton Boat Club | email