December 5, 2019
Greetings!

Thank you to all who participated in Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week, just prior to Thanksgiving break. The CJ community donated nearly $2,300 and more than 3,300 items to those in need in the Miami Valley and beyond. These collection totals surpassed our all-school goal, so students will receive a day off later this school year.

We continue to reach out and think of others during the Advent Season. Students are invited to take a tag off one of the school's Advent Giving Trees and purchase a stocking stuffer item for a child ($1-$3 limit). All gifts will be given to Montgomery County Children's Services to be given to children in their care. Items are asked to be brought in by Thursday, Dec. 12.

Lastly, applications are now available for our Urban Plunge retreat, which will be February 28 - March 1, 2020. 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. 17. Learn more here .

Kelli Kinnear, Director of Ministry & Service |  email
COMMUNITY UPDATES

Students Share Gratitude at Scholarship Breakfast More >

#because of CJ: Reflection from C.J. '14 More >
SOCIAL MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS 
Watch each Sunday through Advent as FLIGHT shares a special prayer. More >

Members of the men's cross country team, including parents and coaches, celebrated the start of Thanksgiving together at the annual Turkey Trot in Miamisburg . More >

JBN Student of the Week
Congratulations to Estrella Cuellar '22!
EAGLE EXCELLENCE   
Congratulations to Havana Glover '20 for being named the recipient of the University of Dayton's W.S. McIntosh Memorial Leadership Award! More>
NEWS   
PARENTS
Class of 2024 - Applications Still Being Accepted
If you or your friends have a student interested in applying to CJ for the 2020-2021 school year, there is still time to apply! Applications completed by Wednesday, Dec. 11 will be part of the priority review for admissions. Get started here and contact the admissions office with any questions.

Brandon Meyer, Director of Admissions | email

Senior Trip Update
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
MINISTRY & SERVICE
From the Chaplain's Office
On Monday, Dec. 9, we will have our next all school Mass at 9:45 a.m. at Emmanuel Church to celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. This feast recalls that Mary was conceived without original sin so that she might be the Mother of God. Typically, this feast is celebrated on December 8, but since that is the second Sunday of Advent this year, it is transferred to the following day. Even though it is not a day of obligation this year, it is an important feast in the Marianist and Notre Dame charisms.

Do you want to have the best Advent ever? Do you want to help your family enter into this sacred season? Download "The Ultimate Guide to Advent" free from  The Catholic Telegrap h (the newspaper of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati) to help experience all the peace, hope, and joy this season has to offer. Click here to get your free copy! 

The CJ Chaplain is now on Instagram! Consider following  @CJ_Chaplain to receive news and updates from the Chaplain's Office.

Fr. Bob Jones, SM, School Chaplain | email
GUIDANCE OFFICE & OPPORTUNITIES
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
CJ STEMM
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
ATHLETICS
Blue Green Club Meeting
Monday, Dec. 9 | 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. 9 at 6 p.m. in the Community Space. Whether a returning or new member, we look forward to your participation. We will review upcoming events, plan for our March Fish Fry and how we can best support our students and activities. Thanks in advance for attending!

Dave Schwager, Blue Green Club President | email

Upcoming Varsity Competitions
Men's Basketball
  • Friday, Dec. 6 @ Badin - 7:30 p.m
  • Tuesday, Dec. 10 @ Northmont - 7:30 p.m.
Women's Basketball
  • Saturday, Dec. 7 vs. McNicholas - 1:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Dec. 11 vs. Carroll - 7:30 p.m.
Bowling
  • Monday, Dec. 9 vs. Miami Valley - 4 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Dec. 10 vs. Carroll - 4 p.m.
  • Thursday, Dec. 12 at Roger Bacon - 4 p.m.
Swimming
  • Friday, Dec. 6 - CJ Sprint Meet
  • Thursday, Dec. 12 - Wayne Invite
Wrestling
  • Saturday, Dec. 7 - Tri Match at Home - 4 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:  
  • Saturday, Dec. 7 | 12:30-2 p.m. (women's basketball vs. McNicholas)
  • Saturday, Dec. 7 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. (wrestling tri-match)
  • Tuesday, Dec. 10 | 3-3:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Dec. 11 | 5:30-8 p.m. (women's basketball vs. Carroll)
  • 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)
  • 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
Men's Volleyball Open Gym and Conditioning
December 11 & 12 | SCC
Students interested in playing men's volleyball this spring are encouraged to attend upcoming open gyms & conditioning. Both activities are in the SCC.
  • Wednesday, Dec. 11 | 4:30-5:30 p.m.: strength and conditioning
  • Thursday, Dec. 12 | 3:30-5 p.m.: open gym
Parents and students are also asked to join the men's volleyball team app for the latest practice information.

Megan Marrinan, Men's Volleyball Head Coach | email
Christmas Dance Chaperones - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Saturday, Dec. 14 | 7:45 p.m. - 11 p.m. | Greek Orthodox Church
Parent volunteers are needed to chaperone the Christmas Dance on Saturday, Dec. 14 at the Greek Orthodox Church from 7:45-11 p.m. Contact Angela Ruffolo if you are able to help.

Angela Ruffolo, Student Council Moderator | email
Christmas Dance
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 .
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 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
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