February 13, 2020
Greetings!

Welcome, parents of the Class of 2024!

The parents of the newest members of the CJ community are receiving their first issue of  Parent Weekly  with this newsletter. For our new parents, and as a reminder for current parents, below is beginning information to help you and your child through their time at CJ:

Quick links, on the right hand side of this message (or below if you are looking on a mobile device) provide links to the CJ website including information about the school’s spirit store, guidance office, office of student services and athletics.

News updates from school offices, social media highlights and information from the community are all found in  Parent Weekly . Archives of previous  Parent Weekly   newsletters are in the parent section of the  CJ website   .

If your child is interested in performing arts or athletics next school year, and is not involved currently or will be an incoming freshman, please fill out the  activity interest form .

We look forward to helping your child grow into a lifelong learner who is ready to make a positive impact in the world. Go Eagles!

Brandon Meyer, Director of Admissions |  email
COMMUNITY UPDATES

Performing Arts on the Stage and in the Community More >

Remembering Sr. Dorothy Stang, SNDdeN '49 15 Years Later More >
SOCIAL MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS 
Students in the AP European History class are learning and having fun with history thanks to the game Diplomacy. More >

Members of Eagles Robotics are volunteering their time teaching elementary students. More >

JBN
Congratulations to this week's JBN Student of the Week - Michael Gruhot '20! More >
NEWS   
PARENTS
3rd Quarter Interim Report Cards - AVAILABLE TODAY
3rd quarter interim reports will be posted in NetClassroom by 3 p.m. today, Thursday, Feb. 13.

Steve Fuchs, Assistant Principal | email

Josten's Information- Classes of 2020 and 2022
Current sophomores will hear a presentation on Monday, Feb. 24 during homeroom from Josten's about optional ordering of class jewelry. Orders can then be placed in person on Tuesday, Mar. 3 during all lunch periods and from 3-5:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Mar. 4 during all lunch periods. An informational flyer can be found here .
Class of 2020 — graduation delivery days will be held Tuesday, Mar. 3 and Wednesday. Mar. 4 during all lunch periods.

Kelly Muhl, Administrative Assistant | email
MINISTRY & SERVICE
Junior Retreat
Wednesday, Feb. 19 - Thursday, Feb. 20
Next week is our third junior retreat. Students received permission forms this week which were due back at a homeroom retreat meeting on Tuesday. Students received a packing list and other information about the retreat at this meeting. Any students needing to take medication while on retreat need to fill out the medical authorization form, found here , and return it to the school nurse. Medication ( in its original bottles) also needs to be turned into the nurse prior to the retreat. Please remember all the retreatants, student leaders and chaperones in your prayers.

Kelli Kinnear, Director of Ministry & Service |   email
CJ STEMM
National Engineers Week Celebrations
February 18-22 | Downtown Dayton Library
Celebrate National Engineers Week and Discover Engineering at the downtown Dayton Metro Library. An event sponsored by CJ STEMM, South Ohio Society of Women Engineers, and the Dayton Metro Library will be held from Tuesday, Feb. 18 - Friday, Feb. 21 from 2:30-5:30 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. There will be fun hands-on STEM activity for all ages, building activities with the Big Blue Blocks, a snack and door prizes!

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator | email
ATHLETICS
Athletic Accomplishments:
Congratulations to the following team:
  • Swimming: Congratulations to the swim team for qualifying for the district tournament in the following categories:
  • Women's: 200 medley relay, 200 free relay, 100 butterfly, 100 back, 500 free, 200 IM
  • Men's: 200 medley relay, 400 medley relay, 100 butterfly, 100 back, 500 free, 200 IM, 100 breaststroke, 50 free
  • Indoor Track & Field: Congratulations to the following participants for their performances at the Cedarville Richey Tune Up meet:
  • Women's team (placed 2nd out of 33 teams)
  • Jazmyn Potts - 1st in 60 meter hurdles and 200 meter dash
  • Meyah Haywood - 2nd in 200 meter dash
  • Julia DiLoreto - 1st in 400 meter dash
  • 4x200 meter relay - 2nd place
  • Men's team (placed 4th out of 44 teams)
  • Calvin Hatcher - 1st in 60 meter dash and 400 meter dash
  • Trey Myers - 2nd in 800 meter dash

Women's Lacrosse Conditioning - UPDATE
Wednesdays and Thursdays | SCC
Women's lacrosse tryouts are a couple weeks away! Players interested in participating are encouraged to attend upcoming conditioning sessions:
  • Strengthening sessions with Coach Mel: Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
  • Open turf time with the coaches: Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7:30-9 p.m.
New players interested in giving lacrosse a try are asked to contact Coach Cash first.
Those planning to play or try out need to complete their Final Forms before tryouts (February 24-28).

Danielle Cash, Head Women's Lacrosse Coach | email

Spring Sports Parent Meeting - LAST CALL
Tuesday, Feb. 18 | 7 p.m. | CJ Auditorium
A meeting for parents of spring student athletes will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium.  
Upcoming Varsity Competitions
Men's Basketball (First-Round Tournament)
  • Saturday, Feb. 22 vs. Tippecanoe - 4 p.m. at Springfield H.S.
Women's Basketball (First-Round Tournament)
  • Saturday, Feb. 15 vs. Clinton Massie - 12:30 p.m. at Lebanon H.S.
Swimming (District Tournament)
  • Friday, Feb. 14 at Miami University
Bowling (Sectional Tournament)
  • Women's - Friday, Feb. 14 at 9 a.m.
  • Men's - Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 9 a.m.
Wrestling (GCL Championship)
  • Friday, Feb. 21 - 5 p.m. at Fenwick H.S.

Jeremy Greenleaf, Director of Athletics | email
CALENDAR REMINDERS  
Reminder - School Schedule Change
Friday, Feb. 14 - No School
There will be no school on Friday, Feb. 14. This is due to the CJ community going above and beyond their item and monetary goals during Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week in the fall. This will be an extension to the already scheduled day off, Monday, Feb. 17, in honor of President's Day. The building will be closed on both of these days. School will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 18.

Greg Mueller, Principal |    email
Spring Affair and Path to Health Professions Day - LAST CALL
Monday, Feb. 17 | 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
There are two opportunities for students to take advantage of on our day off on Monday, Feb. 17.
  • Spring Affair | 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Sinclair Community College | More >
  • Path to Health Professions Day | 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Wright State University | More >

Kate Elder, Administrative Assistant | email
ACT Testing - DEADLINE APPROACHING
Class of 2021
All juniors will take the actual ACT test on Tuesday, Mar. 10 from 8 a.m. - 12:30 pm. This test is paid for by the state of Ohio and will result in college reportable scores. It is important for juniors to prepare for this test both mentally and physically by getting enough rest and eating breakfast before the test. Juniors should review  these pre-test items  before the March ACT test day. All juniors need to report to school on Wednesday, Feb. 19 at 8 a.m. to complete the pre-test items.

Emily Saunders, Administrative Assistant | email
Parent Teacher Conferences - LAST CALL
Thursday, Feb. 20 | 4-6 p.m.
Second semester parent-teacher conferences will be Thursday, Feb. 20 from 4-6 p.m. Parents will be able to sign up for conferences online starting today, Thursday, Feb. 13 at 3 p.m. continuing through Wednesday, Feb. 19. at 12 p.m. Directions for signing up for conferences were mailed to parents on Friday, Feb. 7. 

Emily Saunders, Administrative Assistant | email
College Credit Plus Help Sessions
Thursday, Feb. 20 and Wednesday, Mar. 11
Students interested in participating in College Credit Plus for the 2020-2021 school year have multiple deadlines that need to be met. Information about CCP may be found on the    CCP page  of the CJ website. Also, help sessions are being held during the following times:
  • Thursday, Feb. 20 | 4-7 p.m. | Community Space
  • Wednesday, Mar. 11 | 4-7 p.m. | Room 126

Emily Saunders, Administrative Assistant | email
CJ Blood Drive
Friday, Feb. 21 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Mary, Our Lady of Victory Gym
Anyone 16 or older, and who weighs at least 110 pounds, can donate during the CJ Blood Drive. Parents and other adults wishing to donate blood are also invited to come to CJ to do so during the above listed times.

Angela Ruffolo, Teacher |  email
Men's Lacrosse
Off-season Workouts and Final Forms Reminder
Students interested in men's lacrosse this spring are invited to off-season workouts taking place on:
  • Mondays: Open turf | 7:30-9 p.m. | SCC
  • Tuesdays: Strength and conditioning | 5:15-6:30 p.m. | SCC
  • Wednesdays: Open turf | 4:45-6:15p.m. | SCC
  • Thursdays: Strength and conditioning | 4:15-5:30 p.m. | SCC
  • Saturdays: Open turf | 12-2 p.m. | SCC
Additionally, men's lacrosse players need to have their Final Forms profile (with an up-to-date physical) by Friday, Feb. 21.

Jason Dembiczak, Men's Lacrosse Head Coach | email
Men's Tennis - NEW PLAYERS WELCOME
The men's tennis team is still looking for new players (especially freshmen). If your son is not already committed to a spring sport and would like to try the life-long game of tennis, please contact Coach Brooks. No experience is necessary. The men's tennis season runs from March 9 to May 11. 

Jim Brooks, Men's Tennis Head Coach | email
Construction Career Fair
Wednesday, Feb. 26 | 1-4 p.m. | Dayton Convention Center
Those interested in jobs in construction can learn more about the Construction Career Fair here . Students interested in attending would need to use an enrichment day for this experience.

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator | 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
Re-enrollment for Returning Students
Registration Fee Due Friday, Mar. 13
Registration packets were mailed last month. These packets contain all the information needed to register your child for the 2020-2021 school year, including an emergency medical form. If you have questions about tuition and billing, please contact Katie Malloy . If you have questions about the online emergency medical form, please contact Emily Saunders . The online emergency medical form and registration fee of $200 are due by Friday, Mar. 13.

Emily Saunders, Administrative Assistant | email
CJ Fish Fry - VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE
Saturday, Mar. 21 | 6 -11 p.m.
Online registration is now available for the CJ Fish Fry — Saturday, Mar. 21 from 6-11 p.m. If you would like to volunteer to set up, clean up, or help during the event, please sign up here . There are no printed tickets for admission. Online pre-sale registration is $18 and is available on the   CJ website   while admission at the door is $20. See you there!

Laurie Cross, Blue Green Club |  email
Grandparents Mass and Reception - SAVE THE DATE
Wednesday, Apr. 1 | 8:15-10 a.m.
On Wednesday, Apr. 1, we will celebrate our first Grandparents Mass and Reception from 8-10 a.m. Students received informational cards in their Religion classes on Wednesday, Feb. 12 or will receive them on Tuesday, Feb. 18. Students are invited to ask their grandparents or other special relative to attend Mass with them and then enjoy coffee and donuts.

Fr. Bob Jones, SM, School Chaplain | email
2018-2019 Yearbooks Available for Purchase
If your child missed the opportunity to purchase a 2018-2019 yearbook, there are extras available for purchase. The cost is $65. Yearbooks can be purchased online here or with cash in the business office.

Dan Eiser, Yearbook Moderator | email
Summer Art and Gym Courses
Students interested in taking summer gym or art courses may register now for these classes. Additional information can be found under the academics section of the CJ website .

Steve Fuchs, Assistant Principal | email
2020-2021 School Year Calendar
For your planning purposes, please review the 2020-2021 school year calendar here . Included in this calendar are the start and end dates of the school year, no school dates, early dismissal dates, parent/teacher conferences, holiday breaks, exam dates, end of quarters and semesters for students and more. More details and school information will be loaded onto the CJ website calendar at a later date, however, we felt it was important to get these dates out to families as soon as possible. Please pay close attention to the exam and testing dates, as those are important dates for your students to be present in school and avoid appointments.

Kelly Muhl, Administrative Assistant | email
COMMUNITY BULLETIN  
Dayton Sister City Opportunity - PARENT INVOLVEMENT
The City of Dayton has a Sister City in Augsburg, Germany. This relationship goes back more than 60 years and is connected to the Dayton Sister City program. CJ has been involved with the Dayton Sister City Program over the last decade. From April 16-26, 18 students from Jakob Fugger Gymnasium will visit Dayton and CJ. I am looking for host families during this time period. This is a great opportunity to get involved, a chance to learn a foreign language and gain an international perspective as in 2021, students will have the opportunity to be involved in the exchange and travel to Augsburg. If you are interested in hosting, please have your child stop by to see me or feel free to email me.

Tony Ricciuto, Social Studies Teacher | email