March 22, 2018
Greetings!

Two great events are happening at CJ in the coming week:

  • The Fish Fry will be on Saturday, Mar. 24 from 6-11 p.m. and include food, drinks, games and a silent auction. The online pre-sale registration of $15 will be open through Friday, Mar. 23 at noon and can be completed here. Registration at the door will be $20.

  • On Tuesday, Mar. 27, all are invited to the Sr. Stang Symposium, beginning at 7 p.m. Sr. Roseanne Murphy, SNDdeN, author of, "Martyr of the Amazon: The Life of Sister Dorothy Stang," is the keynote speaker. After the opening ceremony, guests can choose to attend three breakout sessions to learn more about the various Capstone projects.

We look forward to seeing you at CJ this week!
COMMUNITY UPDATES

Juniors Participate in the Cost of Poverty Experience More >

Owens Commits to Playing Football at CCU More>
EAGLE EXCELLENCE

Several students were named winners in the recent Dayton Metro Library Teen Writing Contest .   More >
SOCIAL MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS 
The cold weather didn't stop Geometry students in Fr. Bob's class from practicing Trigonometry by finding angles of elevation and computing heights. More >

Progress continues on the construction of the school's elevator. More >
NEWS   
PARENTS
School Schedule Changes
Friday, Mar. 23 & Monday, Mar. 26
Both Friday, Mar. 23 and Monday, Mar. 26 will be testing days at CJ. All freshmen, sophomores and upperclassmen who are testing need to be at CJ at 8 a.m. both days. Students who are not testing need to be at school by 10 a.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. on Monday. View both schedules here (note that the new Monday schedule is listed as Wednesday on the sheet).

Parent-Teacher Conferences - LAST CALL
Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled for Thursday, Mar. 22 from 4-6 p.m. Parents who did not sign-up to meet with a teacher online and would like to meet with a teacher may come to CJ during conferences to see if the teacher has a conference opening.

Steve Fuchs, Assistant Principal | email

Prom and After Prom - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Saturday, Apr. 14
Prom will be held at the Kroc Center on Saturday, Apr. 14 from 8-11 p.m. Details about the dance can be found here . If you are interested in chaperoning, please contact Angela Ruffolo.
Additionally, there are ways to help before and during After Prom. Learn more and sign up here .

Angela Ruffolo, Teacher | email
CJ STEMM
Medical School Information Session - Classes of 2018 & 2019
Wednesday, Apr. 11 | 8:15-9:30 a.m. | St. Joseph Conference Room
Current juniors and seniors are invited to learn about medical school firsthand from third year medical student at WSU, Jenna Decker. Jenna presented last fall as a STEMM Idol and is also involved in the Catholic Medical Student Association at Wright State. Students can ask questions about the journey to becoming a physician: activities in high school and college, resume building, leadership skills, community outreach. There will be light refreshments at the information session. Students are asked to RSVP to Meg Draeger if they plan to attend.

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator | email
PERFORMING ARTS
A Night of One Acts - Audition/Tech Interviews
Wednesday, Mar. 28 | 3:15-5 p.m. | Band Room
All students are invited to auditions/interviews for student-directed A Night of One Acts on Wednesday, Mar. 28 3:15 - 5 p.m. in the band room. Students auditioning will read from the script and should plan to stay the entire audition time. Students interviewing for tech positions will participate in a short interview and can leave when their interview is over. Rehearsals will begin after spring break and the performance in Saturday, Apr. 28 at 7 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to be involved in a production if they do not have time due to other commitments!

Caitlin Bennett, Choir & Drama Teacher | email
CALENDAR REMINDERS  
College Credit Plus Help Session - LAST CALL
Thursday, Mar. 22 | 4-7 p.m. Library More >
Service Academy Information Nights - LAST CALL
Tuesday, Mar. 27 and Thursday, Mar. 29
Students and parents are invited to attend service academy information nights to learn more about the educational and career opportunities available at the U.S. Service Academies. Learn more here .

Kate Elder, Administrative Assistant |  email
2018 Eagle Pride
Encourage your child to learn more about Eagle Pride for the 2018-2019 school year! Eagle Pride is open to students who will be in grades 9-12. Woodwind, brass, percussion, and color guard members are all welcome! Sign ups will be open through March. Learn more and register your child here .

Debi Schutt, Director of Performing Arts | email
Women's Lacrosse Collection Throughout the Season
The Eagles women's lacrosse team is collecting peanut butter, dish soap and paper towels during each home match. All items will be given to 4 Paws for Ability.

Danielle Cash, Women's Lacrosse Head Coach | email
Spring Phonathon - SAVE THE DATE
March and April
Save the date for the Spring Phonathon:

  • March 26, April 8-12, April 15: 5:30-8:30 p.m.
  • an additional shift will be available on April 8 from 2-5 p.m.

Contact Elaine Bonner if you are interested in volunteering.

Elaine Bonner, Annual Giving Coordinator | email
Spring Athletic Payment Fee
Due Monday, Apr. 9 More >
Classes of 2019 and 2020
Miami University Summer Scholars Program
Miami will be hosting two sessions of their Summer Scholars Program this July. The Summer Scholars Program provides a rich, early college experience for academically talented rising high school juniors and seniors from across the globe. More information regarding dates, deadlines, and the application is available here .
2018 Summer Courses
Learn more and register here .
COMMUNITY BULLETIN  
Transition Fair - LAST CALL
Thursday, Mar. 22 | 4-7 p.m. | Sinclair Community College More >
The Sister City Soiree - LAST CALL
Thursday, Mar. 22 | 6-9 p.m. | Lily's Bistro
Lily's Bistro and The Dayton Sister City Committee are excited to collaborate on "The Sister City Soiree" on March 22nd from 6 - 9 p.m. The event features appetizers representing each of Dayton’s sister city’s food and culture. Tickets are $25 with $10 from each ticket being donated to the Dayton sister cities organization for The Dayton Sister City Committee Scholarship Fund. Learn more and register here .
Champion City Aviation Flight School Open House
Saturday, Mar. 24 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
During the Champion City Aviation Flight School Open House, there will be raffle prizes, food and discounted airplane rides. Details can be found here .
Antioch College Science Saturdays
Apr. 21 and May 19
Students ages 5-18 are encouraged to attend Science Saturdays at Antioch College on Apr. 21 and May 19. The events will focus on food chemistry, biomedical science, forensic chemistry, physics and environmental science. Learn more here .
Engineering Summer Camp for Girls
June 10-15 | University of Akron More >
University of Dayton Summer Programs
June 17-29
Students in the Classes of 2018-2020 who are interested in entrepreneurship and looking to take leadership courses are encouraged to review summer programs provided by the University of Dayton. Information about the entrepreneurial program can be found here and information about the leadership program can be found here .
Kettering Recreation Complex Job Openings More >