January 2, 2020
Greetings!

As we prepare to welcome back students for the second semester (school begins at 8 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 6) and with the weather turning colder, OSS is reminding parents about our procedures for reporting students absent due to weather.   

For your family's safety, you may choose to keep your son or daughter home on days when CJ is open and the public school district in the community where you live is closed or delayed. Students will be considered excused from tardies and absences in these instances;  however, all parents must still call the Office of Student Services (461-3740 x465) to report that your child is not coming to school.

When CJ is on a two-hour delay, students may still arrive to CJ as early as 9 a.m. and report to the cafeteria.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

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

SPREAD THE WORD - Nominations Open for Big Hoopla STEM Teacher of the Year More >

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SOCIAL MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS 
Members of FLIGHT shared a Christmas greeting. More >

These were the top 9 posts on CJ's Instagram in 2019 - click here .
NEWS   
PARENTS
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. School will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 18.

Greg Mueller, Principal |    email
MINISTRY & SERVICE
From the Chaplain's Office
As we begin a new year, I'm sure you have made some resolutions. Have you included a resolution for your spiritual life? Some ideas are: attending Church more often, saying a short prayer every morning, attending daily Mass once a week, giving thanks to God at the end of the day, reading the bible more regularly. Whatever it is, I encourage you to make a concrete resolution that helps you spend a little more time with God during the week. Blessings on the New Year!

Fr. Bob Jones, SM, School Chaplain | email
CJ STEMM
WPAFB Legacy Program
Applications Being Accepted Now
Applications are now open for the WPAFB Legacy Program which offers opportunities for students age 11 through high school. Learn more here .

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator | email
ATHLETICS
Upcoming Varsity Competitions
Men's Basketball
  • Saturday, Jan. 4 vs. Belmont - 7:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Jan. 7 vs. Carroll - 7:30 p.m.
Women's Basketball
  • Saturday, Jan. 4 vs. Badin - 1:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Jan. 8 vs. Alter - 7:30 p.m.
Bowling
  • Tuesday, Jan. 7 vs. Badin - 4 p.m.
  • Thursday, Jan. 9 vs. Alter - 4 p.m.
Swimming
  • Saturday, Jan. 4 - Best of the Nest - 6:45 p.m.
Wrestling
  • Friday, Jan. 3 vs. Carroll - 7 p.m.

Jeremy Greenleaf, Director of Athletics | email
CALENDAR REMINDERS  
CJ Spirit Store
Updated Hours
The CJ Spirit Shop will be closed over Christmas Break and will reopen Tuesday, Jan. 7 after school from 3-3:30 p.m. The CJ Spirit Shop schedule for January will be included in the January 9 Parent Weekly . 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
Men's Volleyball Open Gyms and Strength and Conditionings
Restarts Tuesday, Jan. 7
Beginning Tuesday, Jan. 7, open gyms and strength and conditioning sessions will restart 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
Junior Retreat
Wednesday, Jan. 8 and Thursday, Jan. 9
Students attending the junior retreat will receive permission forms this week. These forms are due back at the retreat homeroom meeting on Monday, Jan. 6. At that time, students will receive a packing list and information. Students needing to take medication while on retreat need to turn in the medical authorization form, which can be found  here ,  to the nurse.   Medication must also be turned into the nurse prior to the retreat. Please remember the juniors, senior leaders and chaperones in your prayers during this retreat.

Kelli Kinnear, Director of Ministry & Service |   email
Wright Scholar Research Assistant Program - LAST CALL
Applications Being Accepted Now Through January 8
Applications are being accepted now for the Wright Scholar Research Assistant Program. This program is an Air Force Research Laboratory initiative designed to expose high school juniors and seniors to various disciplines of engineering and science in an effort to further their interest in future STEM career options. Learn more about the program here .
AIA Dayton 2020 Design Competition
Sunday, Jan. 12 - Registration Deadline
Students, especially those with an interest in art and design and community development, are encouraged to participate in the AIA Dayton 2020 Design Competition - A Platform for Peace. CJ students in the PLTW Civil Engineering & Architecture annually participate in the competition and have won top awards. The competition would also relate nicely to some junior ISJRP and senior capstone projects. Learn more here . The registration deadline is Sunday, Jan. 12.

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator | 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
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 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