January 16, 2020
Greetings!

Hearing your family’s thoughts about Chaminade Julienne can help us make the experience at CJ even better.

All of us — teachers, staff, administrators, and Trustees — strive to create a Catholic educational experience that helps and encourages students to discover, explore and develop their God-given talents. We know that hearing directly from you can help us better understand how we are meeting expectations, communicating school values, and help us identify areas for improvement.

On Tuesday, Jan. 21, we will send out an Instant Communication email to parents, asking that one adult in your household participate in an anonymous Parent Satisfaction Survey. The survey will be conducted by Independent School Management (ISM), a national professional organization that works with private schools like CJ. They have a depth of experience over decades that has and will continue to help shape our direction for the future. As part of their work with us, they will compile the information and provide a summary of the results to the school.

These results will be added to those received from our Trustees, faculty and staff, and students to give us the fullest picture possible of the CJ experience from those who are closest to us. We look forward to good participation in this survey process, and appreciate your time in letting us know your thoughts.

May God bless you in great abundance. Thank you for choosing Chaminade Julienne, and investing your time and experience in helping us strengthen the Catholic educational experience for your student and for students in the future.

Dan Meixner '84, President | email
COMMUNITY UPDATES

Scrunchies Inspire Awareness for Senior Capstone Project More >

MIT Women's Initiative Makes Impact at CJ and Around Dayton More >
SOCIAL MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS 
The first round of CJ’s Poetry Out Loud was held this week. The top 7 will advance to the final round and compete to be the school champ! More >

Summer camp opportunities are available for students. More >

JBN
Congratulations to this week's JBN Student of the Week - Eric Miller '20! More >
NEWS   
PARENTS
Catholic Schools Week Appreciation Luncheon -   VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Thursday, Jan. 30
In celebration for Catholic Schools Week, on Thursday, Jan. 30, we will be holding a luncheon for the wonderful faculty and staff of CJ and all they do for your students! Traditionally, we have parent volunteers who contribute desserts to share. If you are interested in sharing some treats with our faculty/staff, please email Kelly Muhl. Dishes brought in disposable containers are preferred. Feel free to have your students drop off desserts in the Welcome Center Thursday, Jan.30 in the morning. We appreciate all you do to support our faculty and staff!

Kelly Muhl, Administrative Assistant |  email
Senior Trip
Final Payment Due Tuesday, Jan. 28
The final payment for the senior trip can be made  here   . The final payment is due Tuesday, Jan. 28. Students who completed service for the senior trip need to have their forms turned into Angela Ruffolo by Friday, Jan. 17 and are asked not to send in the final payment until they receive a promo code. There will be a mandatory parent/guardian meeting on Monday, Feb. 3 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium.

Parent Dances
Friday, Jan. 31 and Saturday, Feb. 1 | 8-10:30 p.m. | Bainbridge Hall
The Father/Daughter dance will be Friday, Jan. 31 and the Mother/Son dance will be Saturday, Feb. 1 from 8-10:30 p.m. at Brainbridge Hall. The cost is $24 per couple and tickets will only be sold at the door. Parents and children can choose to dress up for this year's theme: Dynamic Duos ( Minnie & Mickey Mouse, Batman & Robin, Chocolate & Peanut Butter, etc... Be creative!)
If students want to write an essay on why their parent should be crowned King or Queen of the dance, essays must be turned in (hard copy format) to Angela Ruffolo in Room 144 no later than Thursday, Jan. 30.

Angela Ruffolo, Teacher |  email
MINISTRY & SERVICE
From the Chaplain's Office
This is a reminder that this Saturday, Jan. 18, the Marianist Family in Dayton will celebrate our Blessed Founders and shared mission with Mass at Queen of Apostles Chapel (Mount Saint John) at 4 p.m. Even if you haven't RSVP'd yet, you are still welcome to join us! More information can be found at  this link .   

On Wednesday during our faculty and staff Sodality (faith sharing) time, we reflected on the gift of Marianist Education. This academic year marks the 200th anniversary of the opening of the first Marianist school in Bordeaux, France. To read more information about the history and charism of Marianist Education, click on  this link

Fr. Bob Jones, SM, School Chaplain | email

Kairos
Tuesday, Jan. 21 - Friday, Jan. 24
Next week, (Tuesday - Friday, Jan. 21 - 24) is our third senior Kairos retreat. Students received permission forms this week which are due back at a homeroom retreat meeting on Friday. Students will receive 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 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.

CJ Sponsored Summer Trips - Stay Tuned!
Applications will be available for all Ministry & Service sponsored summer trips (Solsberry, Indiana; Taos, New Mexico; Steubenville; Boston SND Leadership Conference; LIFE Week) beginning this Friday, Jan. 17. More details to come in next week's Parent Weekly.

Kelli Kinnear, Director of Ministry & Service |   email
ATHLETICS
Athletic Accomplishments:
Congratulations to the following teams:
Indoor Track: Congratulations to members of the indoor track team for winning competitions at their first meet of the season:
  • Jazmyn Potts: 60 high hurdles, 200 meter dash
  • Julia DiLoreto: 400 meter dash
  • Mauri Clark: shot put
  • Calvin Hatcher: 60 meter dash, 200 meter dash, 400 meter dash
  • Trey Myers: 800 meter dash
Coach Puckett also shared that multiple relays placed well at the meet.
Wrestling: Five members are ranked in the state. More >
Upcoming Varsity Competitions
Men's Basketball
  • Friday, Jan. 17 vs. Alter - 7:30 p.m.
  • Monday, Jan. 20 vs. Gamble Montessori (Flyin' to the Hoop) - 1:15 p.m.
Women's Basketball
  • Saturday, Jan. 18 at Hoban - 11:45 a.m.
  • Wednesday, Jan. 22 vs. Dunbar - 7:30 p.m.
Bowling
  • Tuesday, Jan. 21 vs. at Badin - 4 p.m.
  • Thursday, Jan. 23 at Carroll - 4 p.m.
Wrestling
  • Saturday, Jan. 18 & Sunday, Jan. 19 - CIT at Elder

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:  
  • Friday, Jan. 17 | 5:30-8 p.m. (men's basketball vs Alter)
  • Tuesday, Jan. 21 | 3-3:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Jan. 22 | 6-8 p.m. (women's basketball vs Dunbar)
  • Tuesday, Jan. 28 | 3.-3:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, Feb. 6 | 4-7 p.m. (Priority Course Selection Day - Location TBD)
  • Friday, Feb. 7 | 5:30-8 p.m. (Hall of Fame - men's basketball vs Roger Bacon)

Sweatshirts and long sleeve v-neck shirts are currently fully stocked. Items from the CJ Spirit Store may 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
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 where representatives from Wright State University and Sinclair Community College will 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
Class of 2020 Reminders
  • Seniors should drop off or email their college admission decision letters to Kate Elder. They should also send any scholarship award notifications to the guidance office so the students can be recognized in the graduation program.
  • Seniors who have not completed the FAFSA should complete the online application by Friday, Feb. 1.

Class of 2020 Scholarship Information
  • Scholarship information: Seniors should continue to check the homepage of their Naviance Student account for the latest list of scholarships. As a reminder, they should look over each scholarship and the criteria to make sure they qualify for a scholarship before they spend time completing the application.  
  • Dayton Montgomery County Scholarship: Information will go out in the mail on Friday, Jan. 17 to seniors who live in Montgomery County and have a 2.5 GPA or above. Students who receive a letter in the mail will need to stop by guidance during their homeroom to pick up their log in information the week of January 24.

Emily Saunders, Administrative Assistant | email
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
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
Men's Volleyball Open Gyms and Strength and Conditionings
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Open gyms and strength and conditioning sessions have restarted for men's volleyball:
  • Strength and Conditioning: Tuesdays and Wednesdays | 4:15-5:30 p.m. | SCC
  • Open Gym: Thursdays | 3:30-5 p.m. | SCC
Students interested in men's volleyball should subscribe to the Team App for the latest information.

Megan Marrinan, Men's Volleyball Head Coach | email
Men's Tennis
The men's tennis team is gearing up for the spring season. If you have a son who is a freshman or sophomore and may be interested in playing, please contact me. Experience with tennis is helpful but not necessary. We will have conditioning and open court practices between now and the opening of our tryout season on March 9.  

Jim Brooks, Men's Tennis Head Coach | email