August 29, 2019
Greetings!

Welcome to the new school year from the Ministry & Service office!

All juniors and seniors should have signed up for their preferred retreat dates last week. They will receive a notice confirming their retreat date on Friday, Aug. 30. That form needs to be signed by a parent or guardian and returned to Ministry & Service next week.

Seniors who signed up to attend the September 10-13 Kairos already received their confirmation notice. Any seniors attending this Kairos who will need to take medication while on retreat will need to fill out the medical authorization form which can be found here .   Both the form and medication should be turned into the nurse prior to the retreat.

For all students this year, we have implemented an online service tracking program — Helper Helper. Freshmen logged onto the program this week in their religion classes. All service hours will now be tracked online through this program (there is no longer a need for paper and signatures!) Students can download the Helper Helper app if they have a smartphone or they can track their hours by going to the Helper Helper website on their chromebooks. Students who have questions about this program are encouraged to stop by Ministry & Service and we will be glad to help them.

Kelli Kinnear, Director of Ministry & Service | email
COMMUNITY UPDATES

CJ Community Inspired to #BetheLightCJ More >

#becauseofCJ: Reflection from Anthony '15 More >
SOCIAL MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS 
Students share why they feel #DaytonStrong. More >

College information folders are now available for the Class of 2020. More >
NEWS   
PARENTS
Homeroom Meetings
Start of the year homeroom meetings were held on Tuesday, Aug. 27. Topics addressed include school safety, dress code, resources for social/emotional support as needed, and continuation of the drug testing policy initiated last year. I encourage you to talk to your students about the meeting; if you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact me.

John Marshall '86, Principal | email

Block A Late Start Reminder
Wednesday, Sept. 4 | School Begins at 9:37 a.m.
The first Block A late start of the school year will take place this Wednesday, Sept. 4. See all daily schedules here .

Kelly Muhl, Administrative Assistant | email

Senior Social Justice Capstone Update
Proposals Due Friday, Sept. 6
Senior Capstone proposals are due Friday, Sept. 6. Students will have time in their Religion classes to work on proposals next week. The Senior Social Justice Capstone Project is a year long project research based inquiry into a justice issue facing our world today. The four phases of Capstone include the proposal, annotated bibliography, project implementation, presentation at the annual Stang Symposium and final reflection. More information about each phase of Capstone and examples of previous projects can be found on the  CJ Capstone page  on the CJ website.

Molly Bardine, Senior Capstone Coordinator | email

CJ Spirit Store
Current Store 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:  
  • Thursday, Aug 29 (6-8:30 p.m.) Meet the Teacher
  • Friday, Aug. 30 (lunch periods - students only)
  • Tuesday, Sept. 3 (3-3:30 p.m.)
The CJ 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 |  email

Picture Day
Friday, Sept. 20
Picture day for underclass students will be on Friday, Sept. 20 during homeroom periods. Order forms will be sent home the week prior to picture day. All students will be out of uniform (seniors included). Seniors will not get pictures taken this day, but senior picture information will be sent home in homeroom for them. Students who miss their picture will be able to get them done at the retake day later in the fall. 

Dan Eiser, Yearbook Teacher | email
MINISTRY & SERVICE
From the Chaplain's Office
Next week, we will begin our Friday morning Team/Club Masses. Each Friday, a different team, club or student group is invited to gather for Mass before school at 7:20 a.m. in the CJ Chapel. Everyone from our community is also invited to join us. The upcoming schedule is:
  • Sept. 6: Men's Soccer
  • Sept. 13: Women's Soccer
  • Sept. 20: FLIGHT
  • Sept. 27: Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

We also offer Mass on Mondays and Tuesdays at 7:20 a.m.

Fr. Bob Jones, SM, School Chaplain | email
GUIDANCE OFFICE & OPPORTUNITIES
Family Income Form
Due Friday, Aug. 30
The family income form was given to each student and is due to homeroom on Friday, Aug. 30. Each family is required to complete a form regardless of income. The form may be completed in English ( here ) or Spanish ( here ).

College Prep Night
Wednesday, Sept. 25 | 6-8 p.m. | Fifth Third Field
Students can attend this free event and enter to win raffle prizes. Students must pre-register for a chance to win, although they do not need to be present to win. Learn more  here .

Kate Elder, Administrative Assistant | email

NCAA Eligibility - The College Bound Student Athlete
College-bound student-athletes preparing to enroll in a Division I or Division II school need to  register with the NCAA Eligibility Center  to ensure they have met amateurism standards and are academically prepared for college coursework. Check out the 2019-2020 Guide for the College Bound Student Athlete  here .

NetClassroom Information
Parent Access to Grades
NetClassroom parent login information was mailed home on Monday, Aug. 26. NetClassroom is the grade book software CJ uses to track student grades and progress. Parents can access NetClassroom through the home page of the  CJ website . Students received their login information during their homeroom last week.

Class of 2020 Reminders
Seniors received an email last week reminding them to pick up their Senior College Planning Folder from the guidance office. This folder includes a copy of the Senior College Checklist, the Transcript Request Form, a FAFSA info card, upcoming events flyer, and a copy of the students transcript. Seniors should visit their Naviance Student account to access the checklist and click on the live links. They were also told to look over their transcript and see Mrs. Saunders or their counselor if they have questions. The guidance office will hold a senior homeroom meeting on Friday, Aug. 30. 

Letters of   Recommendation  
Seniors should have one or two teachers in mind and need to start requesting their letters of rec through their Naviance Student account. Students will not request recommenders through Common App if the recommender has a CJ email address. Students should check their Common App account to see if they need a counselor recommendation letter and start the process for requesting this letter, as well. Questions, email Mrs. Saunders or your student's counselor.

Emily Saunders, Administrative Assistant | email
CJ STEMM
Environmental Calendar Contest
Due Monday, Sept. 30
Montgomery County Environmental Services is holding its annual Environmental Calendar Contest for K-12 students. Submissions are due Monday, Sept. 30. More information can be found here .

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator | email
PERFORMING ARTS
Auditions and Interviews for Fall Play - LAST CALL
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. Additional audition information may be found here and the fall play schedule can be found here .

Mark Phillips, Fall Play Director | email
ATHLETICS
Men's Basketball Meeting
Tuesday, Sept. 3 | After School | Room 149
Students who are interested in trying out for men's basketball and are not currently playing a fall sport are asked to attend a short meeting in room 149 after school on Tuesday, Sept. 3.

Charlie Szabo, Head Men's Basketball Coach | email

Home Football Games - VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Each year, the Blue Green Club works with the Athletic Director to determine volunteer opportunities for our CJ home football games. We designate parent and family members of specific sports/activities to be the primary volunteers, however, any parent or family member may volunteer to help at any game. Home football games this season are:
  • ​September 6: Men's and Women's Volleyball 
  • September 27: Cheerleading and Tennis
  • October 11: Men's and Women's Soccer
  • October 25: Men's and Women's Basketball 
  • November 1: Wrestling, Baseball and Swimming
Parents are asked to sign up here and to contact Dave Schwager with any questions.

Dave Schwager, Blue Green Club President | email

Home Football Tickets
Reserved Seats and Online Purchases
Those who purchased reserved football seat tickets may pick them up in the Athletic Office Monday through Friday during normal office hours. A limited number of reserve seats are still available. Those interested may contact the Athletic Office for purchase information.
General seat home football game tickets are now available online on the football page of the CJ website .
Upcoming Varsity Competition
Men's Cross Country
Saturday, Aug. 31 - Miamisburg Invitational

Women's Cross Country
Saturday, Aug. 31 - Miamisburg Invitational

Football
Friday, Aug. 30 at Piqua - 7 p.m.

Men's Golf
Wednesday, Sept. 4 - GCL North

Women's Golf
Thursday, Sept. 5 at Carroll - 4 p.m.

Men's Soccer
Saturday, Aug. 31 at Bellbrook - 2 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 3 at Fenwick - 7 p.m.

Women's Soccer
Saturday, Aug. 31 at Bellbrook - 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 4 vs. Carroll - 7:30 p.m.

Women's Tennis
Wednesday, Sept. 4 vs. Springboro - 4 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 5 vs. Fenwick - 4 p.m.

Women's Volleyball
Tuesday, Sept. 3 vs. Fenwick - 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 5 at Badin - 6:30 p.m.

Jeremy Greenleaf, Director of Athletics |  email
CALENDAR REMINDERS  
College Information Night - Class of 2020 - LAST CALL
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 |  email
Meet the Teacher Night -   LAST CALL
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 |  email
National Catholic Youth Conference
November 21-24 | Indianapolis
Current students are invited to attend NCYC (National Catholic Youth Conference) being held from November 21-24. Deposits are due now. Please email Tim O'Loughlin for payment details or go to the NCYC website for conference information. 

Tim O'Loughlin, Teacher | email
RTA Bus Passes for Dayton Public School Students
Pick Up Passes at OSS
Dayton Public Schools and RTA have partnered to offer limited service bus passes for all those Chaminade Julienne students who live in the Dayton Public School District and use RTA as their method of transportation to or from CJ. If your student would like to receive a RTA bus pass for use on school days, please have them come to OSS before or after school to sign out a pass. There will be a temporary pass issued through Friday, Sept. 27 and then after DPS verifies students and addresses, a permanent pass will be issued through the end of the school year. Additional details can be found under the OSS transportation section on  cjeagles.org .

Angela Mason, Administrative Assistant | email
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.

Emily Benson, Administrative Assistant | email
COMMUNITY BULLETIN  
International Friendship Families - LAST CALL
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 | email
College Fair
Tuesday, Sept. 10 | 4-6 p.m. | Dayton Library (Downtown)
Ask questions about different areas of studies, facilities, the admissions process, and financial aid options – all in one spot! Learn more here .