Greetings!
As we prepare to welcome students for the 2019-2020 school year, we acknowledge that due to recent events in Dayton, we recognize that some students and parents may feel different coming back to campus for the first day of school. As we have always done and will continue to do, we keep student safety and well-being as top priorities. We are reviewing and enhancing safety protocols to ensure the best environment for all students and visitors to campus. These include:
- school doors always locked during the school day;
- student entrances monitored by administrators;
- visitors met at entrances and escorted around campus;
- background checks for all those who interact individually with students;
- multiple cameras inside the building that are monitored; and,
- safety drills throughout the school year.
The Student Support Team is reviewing faith and emotional support systems in place that include City Connects and the Empowering Children with Hope and Opportunity program (ECHO) — a student counseling service through the University of Dayton. CJ counselors will be attending a program from City Connects later this month that will specifically focus on how to address the recent tragedies in our communities.
Student safety and support are top priorities, and we thank you for entrusting your child with us.
John Marshall ‘86, Principal |
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Greg Mueller, Assistant Principal |
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COMMUNITY UPDATES
CJ Named "Best School" by Niche.com
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Eagles Experience Life-Changing LIFE Week
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The Eagles football team was featured as part of "Operation Football" on WDTN.
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Teams show their support at the Lucas Pfander Memorial Race.
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Building Closed
Thursday, Aug. 15 and Friday, Aug. 16 (morning only)
CJ is closed on Thursday, Aug. 15 for a faculty/staff in-service. On Friday, Aug. 16, the building will be closed until 10 a.m. due to employee meetings.
Kelly Muhl, Administrative Assistant |
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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:
- Monday Aug. 19 (7:15am-7:45am and 3pm-3:30pm)
- Tuesday, Aug. 20 (7:15am-7:45am and 3pm-3:30pm)
- Tuesday Aug 20 (5pm - 8pm) Volleyball vs Beavercreek
The Spirit Trailer will be open for Spirit Wear several times throughout the Fall Season including
- Friday Sep 6 (6-after halftime) Football vs Woodward
- Saturday Sep 14 (Time TBD) Soccer vs Beavercreek & Wyoming
- Friday Sep 27 (6-after halftime) Football vs Watterson (Homecoming)
- Friday Oct 11 (6-after halftime) Football vs Badin
- Friday Oct 25 (6-after halftime) Football vs Fenwick
- Friday Nov 1 (6-after halftime) Football vs Alter (Senior Night)
Please stay tuned for additions to the Fall Schedule
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 2-3 weeks to be completed.
Don MacLeod, CJ Spirit Store Manager |
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From the Chaplain's Office
Daily Mass will be offered in the CJ Chapel every Monday, Tuesday and Friday at 7:20 a.m. when school is in session. All are welcome to join us for this simple Eucharistic celebration, and it is a wonderful way to begin your day.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) will be offered on Mondays during homerooms in the Chaplain's Office. If this time does not work, students may
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Fr. Bob to make an appointment. Fr. Bob is also available if a student needs someone to talk to, particularly about issues of faith, vocation/discernment or some difficulty.
As we begin another school year, I encourage you to pray for our students and to bless your children. You can find some prayers at
this link
that might be helpful.
Fr. Bob Jones, SM, School Chaplain |
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Auditions and Interviews for Fall Play
Tuesday, Sept. 3 and Wednesday, Sept. 4
Auditions and tech interviews for the fall play, Shakespeare's A
Midsummer Night's Dream
, will be Tuesday, Sept. 3 and Wednesday, Sept. 4 after school. Students who are auditioning should prepare a short, memorized monologue. Suggested monologues and the calendar will be made available to students via the Student News. Students who would like to participate in build and tech crew will participate in a short interview.
Mark Phillips, Fall Play Director |
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Upcoming Varsity Competitions
Men's Golf
Monday, Aug. 19 - Fenwick
Tuesday, Aug. 20 - Troy
Thursday, Aug. 22 - Stebbins
Women's Golf
Wednesday, Aug 21 - Eaton
Men's Soccer
Friday, Aug. 16 at Butler - 6 p.m.
Women's Soccer
Friday, Aug. 16 at Butler - 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 21 vs. Kenton Ridge - 7:30 p.m.
Women's Tennis
Thursday, Aug. 22 at McNicholas - 4 p.m.
Women's Volleyball
Saturday, Aug. 17 at Bellbrook - 11 a.m.
Tuesday, Aug. 20 vs. Beavercreek - 7 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 22 at McNicholas - 6:30 p.m.
Jeremy Greenleaf, Director of Athletics |
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2019-2020 School Calendar
The 2019-2020 School Calendar can be found on the OSS page of the
CJ website
or
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Kelly Muhl, Administrative Assistant |
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PoPS Welcome Picnic -
LAST CALL
Thursday, Aug. 15 | 6 p.m. | Delco Park, Shelter #3
If your child plans on being involved in the Performing Arts Department, or is considering getting involved with music or theater this year, please join us at the PoPS Welcome Picnic. It is a great opportunity to meet the staff as well as other students and parents. We are gathering at Delco Park in Kettering, Shelter #3, on Thursday, Aug. 15 at 6 p.m. Veteran parents, please bring a dish to share. Last names, A thru K, bring a salad; L thru S, bring a dessert; T thru Z, bring fruit or veggies.New parents, please bring your talented student so we can start building friendships. PoPS will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, and bottled water. We hope to see you there!
Mark Phillips, PoPS President |
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Fall Athletic Fee Payment
Due Monday, Aug. 26
The fall athletic payment fee of $100 is due by Monday, Aug. 26. Click
here
for additional information and to make the payment.
Jeremy Greenleaf, Director of Athletics |
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Cardiac Screening Opportunities
Thursday, Aug. 29 | 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. | $79
CJ is partnering with mCORE™ — Mobile Cardiac Overview and Risk Evaluation — to screen students for the cardiac conditions and abnormalities which may put
them at risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). Each exam costs $79 and takes 10-12 minutes for the EKG and Echo screening. Learn more about mCORE and Preventative Heart Screenings
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You can reserve a time slot for your student
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Emily Benson, Administrative Assistant |
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College Information Night - Class of 2020
Thursday, Aug. 29 | 5:30 p.m. | Cafeteria
Parents and students of the Class of 2020 — the guidance office will be hosting a college information night on Thursday, Aug. 29. This will begin at 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria and will conclude before the beginning of period 1 of the Meet the Teacher schedule. The guidance office will be open during Meet the Teacher night to answer any additional questions. The guidance office will also hold a FAFSA information and help session in October. Keep an eye out for more information on date and time for this important event. We will share the Senior College Checklist, in early August, with steps to help you and your student navigate the college application process. The checklist will also be posted in the Guidance section of the CJ website and on Naviance Student accounts.
Seniors should be working on a few things over the summer to help get a head start on the college application process:
- Creating / Updating their Common App account
- Pick an essay prompt and see if their college requires supplemental essays
- Update their college list in Naviance Student and know the deadlines
- Plan to visit the colleges they are really thinking about
Emily Saunders, Administrative Assistant |
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Meet the Teacher Night -
PARENT OPPORTUNITY
Thursday, Aug. 29 | 6:30 p.m. | Auditorium
Meet the Teacher is Thursday, Aug. 29 at 6:30 p.m. This is an opportunity for parents to follow their child's schedule and meet their child's teachers. The evening will begin promptly at 6:30 in the auditorium. Parents who need a copy of their child's schedule should arrive early and obtain a copy of the schedule outside the Welcome Center.
Emily Saunders, Administrative Assistant |
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Eagle Activity Passes
On Sale Now
Eagle Activity Passes for regular season home athletic events - including home football games - and all CJ performing arts productions, are now available. Passes do not include OHSAA playoff games. Passes may be purchased
online here
and then picked up in the athletic office after Wednesday, Aug. 14.
Emily Benson, Administrative Assistant |
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International Friendship Families
Applications Due Friday, Aug. 30
International Friendship Families connects University of Dayton international students with local families and individuals for a semester-long partnership on a flexible schedule. Learn more
here
. Applications are due Friday, Aug. 30.
Suzanne Richardt, University of Dayton |
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