November 7, 2019
Greetings!

CJ will again be hosting a special Sophomore Leadership Day on Tuesday, Nov. 12. We have invited motivational speaker, Ted Wiese to give his leadership and team-building presentation to all sophomores. Ted has run this program at CJ for several years and we enjoy seeing sophomores inspired after attending this program. 

On Tuesday, half of the sophomore class will hear Ted's presentation in a morning session and the other half will hear Ted's presentation in an afternoon session. When not in a session, students will be attending their classes like normal. All sophomores will eat lunch during their normal lunch period in the cafeteria.

Marcus Colvin, Acting Director of Student Services |  email
COMMUNITY UPDATES

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#becauseofCJ: Reflection from Bradley '17 More >
SOCIAL MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS 
During the All Saints Day Mass, Fr. Bob reminded students that they too are saints if they open themselves to God. More >

A senior capstone group took advantage of a day off school to present to elementary students. More >

JBN
This week's JBN Student of the Week is Arrington Graham '23. More >
NEWS   
MINISTRY & SERVICE
Classes of 2022 and 2023 Reminder
Continue to encourage your child to complete his/her service which is required for religion class. Waiting until the last weeks of December might mean all volunteer opportunities will be filled. New service opportunities are being added to Helper Helper on a weekly basis, and when other students cancel, this opens up new spots as well.

Kelli Kinnear, Director of Ministry & Service | email
GUIDANCE OFFICE AND OPPORTUNITIES
ACT Bootcamp — SAVE THE DATE
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 will be available soon.

Steve Fuchs, Assistant Principal | email
PERFORMING ARTS
CJ Performing Arts Presents: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Friday, Nov. 15-Sunday, Nov. 17 | CJ Auditorium
CJ Performing Arts Presents: A Midsummer Night's Dream on Friday, November 15 at 7 p.m.; Saturday, November 16 at 7 p.m. and Sunday, November 17 at 2 p.m.
Pairs of lovers — some young, some old, some mortal, some mystical, and one a little hard to describe — cross paths in a mysterious forest where fairies are in charge and magic abounds. Shakespeare weaves the story with his own magical words in the timeless tale of love, revenge — and a man with the head of a donkey. Tickets for adults are $10 and student tickets are $5. All tickets my be purchased at the door.

Spring Musical Auditions and Interviews
Sunday, Nov. 24 and Monday, Nov. 25
Auditions and tech interviews for the CJ Spring Musical,  Little Women , will be held on Sunday, Nov. 24 from 2-4 p.m. and Monday, Nov. 25 from 3:15-5:30 p.m. Students auditioning or interviewing should sign up for a 10 minute audition/interview slot, which will be posted outside Room 100 on Monday, Nov. 18. Actors should prepare a short memorized monologue and memorized song. An accompanist will be available and students must provide sheet music. Students interested in tech crew will participate in a short interview. Rehearsals for the spring musical will be Mondays-Thursdays, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Performances will be Friday, Mar. 6 and Saturday, Mar. 7.

Caitlin Bennett, Drama and Choir Teacher | email
ATHLETICS
Home Football Game -   VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Friday, Nov. 8
Parents are still needed to volunteer at the football playoff game on Friday, Nov. 8. Volunteers can sign up directly here . Please contact Linda Staub or Shelly Benson with any questions.

Blue Green Club Meeting -   LAST CALL
Monday, Nov. 11 | 6 p.m. | Community Space
As parents and family members of CJ Students, please join us for our November Blue Green Club meeting. 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. 

Dave Schwager, Blue Green Club President | email

Upcoming Varsity Competition
Football
Friday, Nov. 8 vs. Alter - 7 p.m. (Tickets $8 presale/$9 at the gate)

Jeremy Greenleaf, Director of Athletics |  email
CALENDAR REMINDERS  
CJ Spirit Store
Inventory Update
New decals are in! Stop by and peruse the new athletic (including specific teams), performing arts, and CJ family decals.
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:  
  • Tuesday, Nov. 12 (3-3:30 p.m.)
  • Friday, Nov. 15 (lunch periods - students only)
The CJ Spirit Trailer will be open for spirit wear throughout the Fall Season including:
  • Friday, Nov. 8 (6 p.m. - after halftime) Football vs. Alter
The CJ Spirit Trailer will have the embroidered Chaminade Julienne spirit eagle uniform sweatshirts for sale at this game. Hooded/Crew, Blue/Green and sizes YS-A3XL will be available as supplies last.
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
Picture Retake Day - LAST CALL
Wednesday, Nov. 13 | 7:30-9:30 a.m. | Cafeteria
Picture retake day will be Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 7:30-9:30 a.m. in the cafeteria. Students will have the opportunity to get their school portraits redone or taken if they missed the first day. Students may be out of uniform for the picture but must change back into their uniform before school. If a student missed the first picture day, then their picture on retake day is free of charge. If a student is retaking their picture because of an error in the photo, then it is also free. All other retakes will cost $5.

Dan Eiser, Yearbook Advisor | email
Thursday Eucharistic Adoration
Thursdays | CJ Chapel | 3:15-4:15 p.m.
Eucharistic Adoration is open to all CJ students and families from 3:15-4:15 p.m. every Thursday in the CJ Chapel. Guests should enter through the Business Office doors located in Marianist Hall. 

Tim O'Loughlin, Teacher | email
Virtual Financial Aid Night
Sunday, Nov. 17 | 7 p.m.
Have questions about financial aid? Log on to this website Sunday, Nov. 17 for a virtual event on Facebook Live. Questions and financial aid topics that are applicable to all colleges will be discussed.

Kate Elder, Administrative Assistant | email
Senior Trip
First Payment Due Tuesday, Nov. 26
The Class of 2020 Senior Trip to Washington, D.C. will be held Monday, Mar. 16 - Friday, Mar. 20. Details and payment information can be found  here . The first payment of $260 is due by Tuesday, Nov. 26.

Angela Ruffolo, Teacher, Department Chair |  email
Class of 2020 Optional Graduation Announcements
Parents of the Class of 2020 who are interested in ordering optional graduation announcements are able to order online through Jostens or have your child bring deposits in on Wednesday, Nov. 20 to the Jostens representative in the cafeteria in his or her lunch period. Orders may also be placed by phone (1-800-567-8367) or by mail. These announcements are not ordered through CJ directly.
Optional announcements may also be purchased locally through Meyers Printing and Design, Inc, one of CJ's vendor partners. A sample card is now available for students to pick up in the Welcome Center if interested. Orders through Meyers can be made  here.
Please note — all cap/gown/tassels for graduation are purchased by CJ and costs are included in the senior fee. Gowns and caps will be returned immediately following commencement, but seniors will be able to keep their tassels.

Kelly Muhl, Administrative Assistant | email
Tuition Assistance and Special Scholarships Applications
Classes of 2021, 2022 and 2023 - IMPORTANT DEADLINE
If you plan to apply for tuition assistance or scholarships of any kind through CJ for the 2020-2021 school year, you have until Monday, Dec. 2 to process your application through FACTS. In order for your child to be considered for scholarships or assistance, an application must be completed by Monday, Dec. 2.
  • A link was sent to students with instructions on how to complete the scholarship application. Please remind your child to apply. Please note that only students will be able to access this application via their CJ email address.  
  • Scholarship applications and one recommendation letter (from a non-family member) are due by Monday, Dec. 2.  
  • Scholarships are only granted to those students who have a completed FACTS application submitted by the deadline of December 2. FACTS applications are only available online.  

For questions about scholarships for returning students, please contact Katie Espino. For questions about FACTS, please contact Katie Malloy.

Katie Espino, Administrative Assistant |  email
Katie Malloy, Student Account Specialist |  email
Winter Athletic Fee Payment
Due Monday, Dec. 2
The winter athletic payment fee of $100 is due by Monday, Dec. 2. Click   here   for additional information and to make the payment.

Katie Malloy, Student Account Specialist |  email
March for Life
First Payment Due Friday, Dec. 13
Students interested in attending March for Life in Washington, D.C. from January 23-26, 2020 are asked to register online . Registration and additional information are available in the Eagles for Life, Clubs section on the CJ website .

Karen Emmerich, Eagles for Life 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). Students are expected to take their exams on these dates. Please do not schedule family vacations or other appointments during this time.

Steve Fuchs, Assistant Principal |  email
Class of 2020 Dates to Remember
Click here for the "Dates to Remember" list for the Class of 2020. This list was also emailed directly to the current seniors. 

Kelly Muhl, Administrative Assistant | email
Class of 2021
Planning Ahead for College Application Season
Now is the time for juniors and their parents to start thinking about college applications and where the student plans to submit and what deadlines make the most sense for their college plans. Juniors and parents can check out the  Senior College Checklist  to get an idea of what they will need and how the process works here at CJ. Juniors will receive their junior college folders in January with several pieces of information, including their CJ transcript, but could start now with a few of the items listed below:

Emily Saunders, Administrative Assistant | email
COMMUNITY BULLETIN  
Encounter - Open to High School Students
Sunday, Nov. 10 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Ascension Parish (2025 Woodman Dr., Kettering)
Encounter seeks to gather teens from across the Archdiocese for an evening of worship, a powerful testimony, Eucharistic adoration, confession, and accompaniment. Encounter is open to all high school teens. Remember, Encounter is a free event! Pizza and snacks will be provided. Permissions slips are required and can be found at the Via Encounter website .

Tim O'Loughlin, Religion Teacher | email
Social Media & The Impact on Your Child's Health - Free Community Event
Thursday, Nov. 14 | 6-7:30 p.m. | House of Bread (9 Orth Ave, Dayton)
The University of Dayton's ECHO (Empowering Children with Hope and Opportunity) and House of Bread are presenting a free community event, "Social Media & The Impact on Your Child's Health) on Thursday, Nov. 14 from 6-7:30 p.m. Dinner will be provided. Learn more here . RSVPs are requested.


Rhonda Mercs, Director of ECHO, University of Dayton | email