Greetings!
As the weather turns colder and snow returns to the forecasts, OSS is reminding parents about our procedures for reporting students absent due to weather.
For your family's safety, you may choose to keep your son or daughter home on days when CJ is open and the public school district in the community where you live is closed or delayed. Students will be considered excused from tardies and absences in these instances; however, all parents must still call the Office of Student Services (461-3740 x465) to report that your child is not coming to school.
Additionally, all
lost and found will be given to local charities on Friday, Dec. 21. There have been lost items from the school building, Roger Glass Stadium - Home of the CJ Eagles and the SCC. If your child believes they lost something, please have them stop by OSS. We would like to return as many items as possible to their owners.
Greg Mueller, Assistant Principal |
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COMMUNITY UPDATES
Connecting Young Students to the Benefits of Music
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Students in Language Classes Hold Bake Sale Benefit
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Members of Eagle Pride performed with the Flyer Pep Band during a UD basketball game this week.
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Students in FLIGHT went Christmas caroling at Siena Woods Nursing Home.
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CJ Spirit Shop
The CJ Spirit Shop is open several times in the coming weeks for students and parents to shop ahead of Christmas:
Men's and Women's Basketball Games (open through halftime of Varsity)
Friday, Dec. 7 | 5:30 p.m. (men's game)
Monday, Dec. 10 | 5:45 p.m. (women's game)
Saturday, Dec. 15 | 11:45 a.m. (women's game)
Christmas Concert
Thursday, Dec. 13 | after the concert
The shop will also be open during normal school hours:
Wednesday, Dec. 12 | 3-3:30 p.m.
Fridays, Dec. 7 and 14 | student lunches
Don MacLeod, Spirit Shop Manager |
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From the Chaplain's Office
On Wednesday, Dec. 12 we will celebrate our next All School Liturgy with the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas. This day recalls the apparition of Mary to Juan Diego, a peasant farmer, in Mexico in the early 16th century. On this day, we pray that Mary, Our Mother, might guide and protect all of us. Through the generosity of a benefactor, we have received a beautiful statue which we will bless during Mass. All are welcome to join us at Emmanuel Church at 9:45 a.m.
This weekend marks the Second Sunday of Advent. As we continue to prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ, let’s pray for each other and seek to see God’s Goodness all around us.
Fr. Bob Jones, SM, School Chaplain |
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Urban Plunge Applications
Deposit Due Tuesday, Dec. 18
Applications are now available for our Urban Plunge retreat, which will be March 1 - 3, 2019. Urban Plunge is a weekend 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. 18. The deposit may be paid in cash to the business office or online via
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Kelli Kinnear, Director of Ministry & Service |
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Wright Scholar Research Assistant Program
Applications Being Accepted Through Tuesday, Jan. 8
Applications are now available 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
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Art in Architecture High School Student Design Competition
Registration Deadline: Friday, Jan. 12
The theme for the
2019 Art in Architecture High School Student Design competition is "
Tiny Houses for Northwest Dayton."
This is an individual competition for any interested student to participate. No prior specific knowledge of art, architecture, or engineering required - just an interest in one or more of those areas! Or an interest in proposing a "tiny house" solution to the accessible affordable housing challenge. Registration information can be found
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Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator |
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Christmas Concert
Thursday, Dec. 13 | 7 p.m. | CJ Auditorium
Chaminade Julienne Performing Arts presents
Sounds of the Season
on Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018 at 7 p.m. in the CJ Auditorium. This free Christmas concert will feature popular sacred and secular songs. Performing arts groups taking the stage for this concert include the concert choir, concert band, liturgical choir, string ensemble, Hands in Harmony, and a cappella groups. All are welcome!
Debi Schutt, Director of Performing Arts |
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Cinderella
Actor and Tech Crew Auditions -
LAST CALL
Sunday, Dec. 9 and Monday, Dec. 10 | Room 100
Auditions and tech interviews for CJ's spring musical,
Cinderella,
will be Sunday, Dec. 9 from 2-4 p.m. and Monday, Dec. 10 from 3:15-5:30 p.m. Students should sign up for a five minute slot outside room 100 beginning Monday, Dec. 3. Actors should prepare a short (one minute) song of their choosing memorized. Students interested in joining tech crew will participate in a short interview. More information including a tentative calendar can be found on the Student News.
Caitlin Bennett, Choir & Drama Teacher |
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Blue Green Club Meeting
Monday, Dec. 10 | 6 p.m. | Community Space
As parents and family members of CJ Students, please join us for our December Blue Green Club Meeting on Monday, Dec. 10 at 6 p.m. in the Community Space (former library). Whether a returning member or a new member, we look forward to your participation in the Blue Green Club. We will review upcoming events and how we can best support our students and activities. Thanks in advance for attending!
Dave Schwager, Blue Green Club President |
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Eagle Activity Passes
Prices on Eagle Activity Passes have now been reduced. Student or Senior passes are now $50, family passes (two adults, two students) are now $150 with each additional student on a family pass now $40. Adult passes are now $70. Passes may be purchased with cash in the business office or online in the athletics section of the CJ
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Upcoming Varsity Competitions
Men's Basketball
Friday, Dec. 7 vs. Purcell Marian - 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 11 at Versailles - 7:30 p.m.
Women's Basketball
Saturday, Dec. 8 at Roger Bacon - 1:30 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 10 vs. Springboro - 7:30 p.m.
Bowling
Tuesday, Dec. 11 vs. Carroll - 4 p.m.
Swimming
Friday, Dec. 7 - Fairmont Sprint Meet - 6 p.m.
Jeremy Greenleaf, Director of Athletics |
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Christmas Dance -
LAST CALL
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
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If you are interested in chaperoning the dance, please contact Angela Ruffolo.
Angela Ruffolo, Teacher |
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Men's Volleyball Open Gym
Sunday, Dec. 9 | 3:30-5 p.m. | SCC
The next men's volleyball open gym will be on Sunday, Dec. 9 from 3:30-5 p.m. in the SCC. Students and parents are asked to download the Team App for men's volleyball for continuous updates.
Megan Marrinan, Men's Volleyball Head Coach |
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Winter Exam Schedule
The winter exam schedule is now available on the CJ website under the
academic section
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Steve Fuchs, Assistant Principal |
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CIQS Day
Tuesday, Jan. 8 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Miami University
CIQS Day is an event for high school female students from southwestern Ohio. Students will visit Miami’s campus, interact with students and faculty, be exposed to presentations from the department, and be able to have conversations with working women in STEM fields with high caliber quantitative skills. Learn more
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Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator |
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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 |
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Maker Fair
Saturday, Dec. 15 | 12-r p.m. | Dayton Metro Library
The Maker Fair features hands-on engineering experiences with K’Nex and Strawbees, invention with Makey Makey, and robotics with LEGO Mindstorms. This event is free and open to all ages. Learn more
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Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator |
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