Eagle Outreach

5th-6th Grade All-Area Catholic School Writing Contest

Moderated by Mr. Jim Brooks, CJ English Teacher, Poetry Out Loud Moderator, Writing Workshops  |  461-3740 x410  |  email

Deadline: March 24, 2010

Winners Wil Be Announced: Tuesday, April 27 at a Special Reception

Topic: Family

Categories and Length:

  • Fictional Short Story (500-1500 words)
  • Non-fiction Essay (400-1200 words)
  • Poetry (1-4 poems; 25-75 lines total)

Download: Complete information and entry form

Submit Entries:

By mail:

Chaminade Julienne

c/o Mr. Jim Brooks

505 South Ludlow St.

Dayton, OH 45402

 By email:
jbrooks@cjeagles.org

           

 

7th-8th Grade All-Area Catholic School Writing Contest

Winners Announced

Jim Brooks, CJ English Teacher, Poetry Out Loud Moderator, Writing Workshops  |  461-3740 x410  |  email

The following students placed or earned honorable mention in Chaminade Julienne's 7th-8th Grade All-Area Catholic School Writing Contest and were recognized at a reception in February. Chaminade Julienne congratulates the following students for their achievements:

Short Short Story
1st Place  Elizabeth Horwath St. Charles
2nd Place  Trinity Pitts Mary Queen of Peace
3rd Place  Sydney Petroski St. Christopher
Honorable Mention  Sarah Aker St. Peter
  Dillon Jones St. Charles
  Ethan Hosford Ascension
  Nathan Volk St. Charles
  Claudia McAllister-Peterson Ascension
  Justin Kopronica St. Christopher
  Angel Curry St. Albert

 Short Story
1st Place  Emily Williams St. Christopher
2nd Place  Hannah Konicki St. Charles
3rd Place  Sarah DiGiorgio Incarnation
Honorable Mention Ashleigh Stewart St. Charles
  Erin Berberich St. Peter
  Clare Rivetti St. Peter

Essay
1st Place  Julia Farrell Ascension
2nd Place  Claire Meyers St. Christopher
3rd Place  Mary Rodehaver St. Charles
Honorable Mention  Nnaemeka Anene Precious Blood
  Alexandra Groene St. Charles
  Kelsey Reinert St. Charles
  Molly Grimes St. Charles
  Luke Borland St. Charles
  Kyra Bufi St. Charles
  Lauren Stubbs St. Anthony
  Grace Klosterman St. Rita

Poetry
1st Place  Daniel Grigg St. Charles
2nd Place  Katie Kappeler St. Charles
3rd Place  Gwendolyn Zwirko Incarnation
3rd Place  Karen Hildebrant St. Peter
Honorable Mention  Austin Drewery St. Charles
  Addi Helms Holy Angels
  Sarah Murphy St. Peter
  Rebecca Dunne St. Luke

 

 

 

Transitions to High School Math and Science

Middle School Teachers Seek to More Fully Understand High School Expectations

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM coordinator, January 13, 2010 
     On Wednesday, January 13, 2010, 16 math and science teachers from nine area Catholic elementary schools convened at CJ for an informational networking session with CJ STEMM Coordinator, CJ Admissions Coordinator, Math and Science faculty, and Guidance Director.  The session’s objective was to inform the teachers about the academic level options at CJ, and math and science course sequences, and to discuss the preparedness of incoming ninth grade students to CJ. 
     The criteria for placing students in the Advanced Placement and Honors, College Prep, and General levels was explained, and the relevance of standardized test scores, teacher recommendations, and past performance.  In order to best prepare students for high school level math and science courses, students need to have a solid foundation and be proficient with basic skills, such as mental math, multiplication facts, and fractions.  To be successful in science courses, students in the middle grades should have multiple hands-on inquiry lab sessions, including extensive microscope use. 
     A student’s ability to use various computer technology and software applications, specifically Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, is integral to success in all high school coursework.  CJ’s freshman Computer Skills Competency requirement tests and ensures that ability.
CJ STEMM Coordinator Meg Draeger shared numerous teaching resources available from national organizations, and suggested teachers also tap local providers such as the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Educational Outreach Office, and the Dayton Regional STEM Center.
     Opportunities for CJ current and prospective students, and resources for educators, can be found on the CJ STEMM Web page.