February 20, 2020
Greetings!

It's an exciting time to be a part of CJ Performing Arts!

Students interested in participating in Eagle Pride (marching band and color guard) in the fall of the 2020-2021 school year may register now. All are invited to be a part of this spirited, fun, entertaining, musical group! New members are welcome! Parents can sign their child up through this  link . Please also save the date for the summer band camp from Monday, Jul. 20 - Friday, Jul. 24 from 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Contact Debi Schutt or Luke Grieshop , Eagle Pride Director, for any questions or additional information.

And mark your calendar now to attend CJ's spring musical, Little Women, taking the stage on Friday, Mar. 6 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Mar. 7 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.

See you at CJ!

Debi Schutt, Director of Performing Arts |  email
COMMUNITY UPDATES

Swimmers Continue State Qualifying Tradition More >

#becauseofCJ: Reflection from Amari '17 More >
SOCIAL MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS 
A Walk to State was held for members of the swim team. More >

The concert choir performed the National Anthem at a recent UD women's basketball game. More >

JBN
Congratulations to this week's JBN Student of the Week - Chidera Tagbo '20! More >
NEWS   
PARENTS
Ohio Ed Choice - UPDATE
In advocacy for the Ohio Educational Choice Scholarship program, President Dan Meixner '84 recently presented testimony at the Statehouse in Columbus as part of a coordinated effort by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. The testimony presented can be found  here .
MINISTRY & SERVICE
From the Chaplain's Office
Wednesday, Feb. 26, is Ash Wednesday, and the season of Lent begins. On this day, we acknowledge our sinfulness and need for conversion. We are signed with ashes and are reminded to, "Turn away from sin and be faithful to the Gospel." We will hold Mass with the distribution of ashes at 9:45 a.m. at Emmanuel Church. All are welcome to join us.

Fr. Bob Jones, SM, School Chaplain | email
Summer Trips - UPDATE
Students who applied for a CJ summer trip received email notices this week regarding acceptance. For those students who will be participating in a trip, the notice also contained information regarding orientation dates and links for final payments, which are due Tuesday, Apr. 21. The Taos, New Mexico trip also has a second payment due date of Friday, Mar. 6. The links can also be found below:

Kelli Kinnear, Director of Ministry & Service |   email
ATHLETICS
Athletic Accomplishments:
Congratulations to the following teams:
  • Men's Basketball: Congratulations to the JV team for winning the GCL in their conference and to the freshman team for being named GCL co-champions.
  • Women's Basketball: Congratulations to the JV team for winning the GCL in their conference.
  • Bowling: Congratulations to the men's and women's teams for finishing their season in the sectional tournament. Also, congratulations to Kyle Peters for qualifying for the district tournament on Thursday, Feb. 27.
  • Indoor Track & Field: Congratulations to several members of the indoor track & field team who defeated their own personal records at the University of Kentucky Invitational on Saturday, Feb. 15. Additionally, congratulations to the following participants for their performances at the BGSU Dave Wottle meet on Sunday, Feb. 16:
  • Women's team
  • 4x200 meter relay - 1st place
  • Jazmyn Potts - 1st in 60 meter hurdles and 200 meter dash
  • Alyssa Jones - 1st in triple jump
  • Meyah Haywood - 3rd in 100 meter dash
  • Julia DiLoreto - 3rd in long jump and 4th in 200 meter dash
  • Imani Wortham - 5th in 100 meter dash
  • Men's team
  • Calvin Hatcher - 2nd in 60 meter dash
  • Trey Myers - 3rd in 400 meter dash
Men's Lacrosse
Team Meeting and Regular Season Practices
Students interested in men's lacrosse this spring are asked to attend a team meeting on Saturday, Feb. 22 from 12-2 p.m. in the CJ cafeteria for captain elections and intersquad tribe draft. Pizza will be provided - players are asked to bring a drink, side or snack.
Regular season practices will begin Monday, Feb. 24 from 4:30 - 7 p.m.

Jason Dembiczak, Men's Lacrosse Head Coach | email

Women's Volleyball Conditioning
Tuesdays and Thursdays | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | SCC
Conditioning for the fall women's volleyball season starts Tuesday, Mar. 3 and will be held each Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the SCC (Student Conditioning Center on Eaker Street).  For more information on important summer dates and times, please contact Coach Wolfe.

Gretchen Wolfe, Women's Volleyball Head Coach | email

Upcoming Varsity Competitions
Men's Basketball (First-Round Tournament)
  • Saturday, Feb. 22 vs. Tippecanoe - 4 p.m. at Springfield H.S.
Women's Basketball (Second-Round Tournament)
  • Thursday, Feb. 20 vs. Alter - 7:30 p.m. at Lebanon H.S.
Wrestling (GCL Championship)
  • Friday, Feb. 21 - 5 p.m. at Fenwick H.S.

Jeremy Greenleaf, Director of Athletics | email
CALENDAR REMINDERS  
CJ Blood Drive - LAST CALL
Friday, Feb. 21 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Mary, Our Lady of Victory Gym
Parents and other adults wishing to donate blood are invited to come to CJ on Friday, Feb. 21 between 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Angela Ruffolo, Teacher |  email
Women's Lacrosse Conditioning - UPDATE
Wednesdays and Thursdays | SCC
Women's lacrosse tryouts are a couple weeks away! Players interested in participating are encouraged to attend upcoming conditioning sessions:
  • Strengthening sessions with Coach Mel: Wednesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
  • Open turf time with the coaches: Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7:30-9 p.m.
New players interested in giving lacrosse a try are asked to contact Coach Cash first.
Those planning to play or try out need to complete their Final Forms before tryouts (February 24-28).

Danielle Cash, Head Women's Lacrosse Coach | email
Men's Tennis - NEW PLAYERS WELCOME
The men's tennis team is still looking for new players (especially freshmen). If your son is not already committed to a spring sport and would like to try the life-long game of tennis, please contact Coach Brooks. No experience is necessary. The men's tennis season runs from March 9 to May 11. 

Jim Brooks, Men's Tennis Head Coach | email
Josten's Information- Classes of 2020 and 2022
Current sophomores will hear a presentation on Monday, Feb. 24 during homeroom from Josten's about optional ordering of class jewelry. Orders can then be placed in person on Tuesday, Mar. 3 during all lunch periods and from 3-5:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Mar. 4 during all lunch periods. An informational flyer can be found here .
Class of 2020 — graduation delivery days will be held Tuesday, Mar. 3 and Wednesday. Mar. 4 during all lunch periods.

Kelly Muhl, Administrative Assistant | email
Construction Career Fair - LAST CALL
Wednesday, Feb. 26 | 1-4 p.m. | Dayton Convention Center
Those interested in jobs in construction can learn more about the Construction Career Fair here . Students interested in attending would need to use an enrichment day for this experience.

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator | email
2018-2019 Yearbooks Available for Purchase - LAST CALL
If your child missed the opportunity to purchase a 2018-2019 yearbook, there are extras available for purchase. The cost is $65. Yearbooks can be purchased online here or with cash in the business office.

Dan Eiser, Yearbook Moderator | 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
College Credit Plus Help Sessions
Wednesday, Mar. 11 | 4-7 p.m. | Room 126
Students interested in participating in College Credit Plus for the 2020-2021 school year have multiple deadlines that need to be met. Information about CCP may be found on the    CCP page  of the CJ website. Also a help session is being held on Wednesday, Mar. 11 from 4-7 p.m. in room 126.

Emily Saunders, Administrative Assistant | email
Re-enrollment for Returning Students
Registration Fee Due Friday, Mar. 13
Registration packets were mailed last month. These packets contain all the information needed to register your child for the 2020-2021 school year, including an emergency medical form. If you have questions about tuition and billing, please contact Katie Malloy . If you have questions about the online emergency medical form, please contact Emily Saunders . The online emergency medical form and registration fee of $200 are due by Friday, Mar. 13.

Emily Saunders, Administrative Assistant | email
CJ Fish Fry - VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE
Saturday, Mar. 21 | 6 -11 p.m.
Online registration is now available for the CJ Fish Fry — Saturday, Mar. 21 from 6-11 p.m. If you would like to volunteer to set up, clean up, or help during the event, please sign up here . There are no printed tickets for admission. Online pre-sale registration is $18 and is available on the   CJ website   while admission at the door is $20. See you there!

Laurie Cross, Blue Green Club |  email
Grandparents Mass and Reception - SAVE THE DATE
Wednesday, Apr. 1 | 8:15-10 a.m.
On Wednesday, Apr. 1, we will celebrate our first Grandparents Mass and Reception from 8-10 a.m. Students received informational cards to give their grandparents or other special relative to invite them to attend Mass with them. There will be coffee and donuts following Mass.

Fr. Bob Jones, SM, School Chaplain | email
Summer Art and Gym Courses
Students interested in taking summer gym or art courses may register now for these classes. Additional information can be found under the academics section of the CJ website .

Steve Fuchs, Assistant Principal | email
2020-2021 School Year Calendar
For your planning purposes, please review the 2020-2021 school year calendar here . Included in this calendar are the start and end dates of the school year, no school dates, early dismissal dates, parent/teacher conferences, holiday breaks, exam dates, end of quarters and semesters for students and more. More details and school information will be loaded onto the CJ website calendar at a later date, however, we felt it was important to get these dates out to families as soon as possible. Please pay close attention to the exam and testing dates, as those are important dates for your students to be present in school and avoid appointments.

Kelly Muhl, Administrative Assistant | email
COMMUNITY BULLETIN  
Dayton Sister City Opportunity - PARENT INVOLVEMENT
The City of Dayton has a Sister City in Augsburg, Germany. This relationship goes back more than 60 years and is connected to the Dayton Sister City program. CJ has been involved with the Dayton Sister City Program over the last decade. From April 16-26, 18 students from Jakob Fugger Gymnasium will visit Dayton and CJ. I am looking for host families during this time period. This is a great opportunity to get involved, a chance to learn a foreign language and gain an international perspective as in 2021, students will have the opportunity to be involved in the exchange and travel to Augsburg. If you are interested in hosting, please have your child stop by to see me or feel free to email me.

Tony Ricciuto, Social Studies Teacher | email
Dayton Boat Club - ROWERS WANTED!
Open Practice on Tuesday, Mar. 3 | 5:15-6:30 p.m.
No experience needed! Students are invited to an open practice on Tuesday, Mar. 3 from 5:15-6:30 p.m. at the Dayton Boat Club boathouse (3101 East River R. Moraine, 45439). Students are asked to wear warm layers, bring a water bottle, and have an adult at drop off for a signature needed for verify ability to swim. Go to  www.daytonboatclub.com  or email  rowdbc@yahoo.com  for more info.
Big Hoopla STEM Challenge - INVITE FAMILY AND FRIENDS!
Sunday, Mar. 15 | 1 p.m. | CJ
Ready to shoot some hoops and learn something new? Bring your family to participate in an exciting basketball and STEM discovery event for boys and girls, grades K-8 on Sunday, Mar. 15 beginning at 1 p.m. at CJ. Local organizations are sponsoring plenty of free activities, food and chances to compete for prizes: game tickets, gift cards, t-shirts and more. Registration and more details can be found  here .