Student Life
Take Advantage of Your Experience as a CJ Student
There are many ways for you to become actively involved in the CJ community. Whether you enjoy athletics, leadership, or performing arts, there is a club, team or activity for you to join--or organize and develop. Eagle Spirit calls you to be involved in the community in your own way and at your own pace with students and mentors who share your passions and interests. Take advantage of time spent with teachers, moderators and coaches who want you to succeed. Become involved, meet new friends, enjoy life at CJ. It is yours for the taking!
Information is updated every Thursday.
Announcements
Order 2011-12 Yearbooks Today
Yearbooks for the 2011-12 school year are on sale now and going fast. Check your mailboxes this week for a mailing from Jostens.
Order your yearbook for $55, plus tax and shipping, by visiting jostensyearbooks.com.
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Parking Passes Still Available - NOW ONLY $25
Student parking spaces are still available in Lot D, located off Longworth Street. Permits for the second semester are only $25. Students wishing to purchase a parking permit should stop by the office of student services before or after school.
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Announcements from Guidance
PSAT Results Available
All students in grades 9-11 who participated in the PSAT test in October have now received their results. Results are also posted in Family Connection.
Junior College Planning Meeting
The Junior College Planning Meeting for students and parents will be March 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the library. Juniors should be registering for the spring ACT and/or the SAT at this time. It is never too early to start your college search! Go to Family Connection and explore your possibilities.
Scholarships for Seniors
Yesterday Kelly Muhl, administrative assistant, emailed all seniors with information regarding the Dayton Montgomery County and Dayton Foundation Scholarships. Please remember that scholarships cannot be processed if applications are missing items or past deadline.
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Course Request Information for 2012-13
On Tuesday, Jan. 17, all current freshmen, sophomores and juniors will receive course request information for the 2012-2013 school year in homeroom. Students should go through this information with parents as soon as possible. Guidance counselors will begin meeting with students individually to confirm their seclections beginning Monday, Jan. 23. In February, parents will receive a copy of the final course requests.
Students should contact their guidance counselor with questions.
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Body Mass Index Screenings for Freshmen
In compliance with Ohio Revised Code 3313.674, CJ will begin performing body mass index screenings on Monday, Jan. 23 during all freshman religion classes. Parents of freshman students should have received a letter by mail regarding this law.
Parents: Please be sure to read the letter and if you choose to exclude your student from the testing, please notify CJ in writing no later than Friday, Jan. 20. Additional information about BMI screenings and FAQs is available at www.letsmove.gov or www.getupmc.org. If you have any questions, please email or call Tere McDonald, school nurse, at 461.3740 x227.
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Ministry & Service Opportunities
Information and downloadable applications for the following opportunities can be found on the Ministry & Service Web pages. All applications are due back Tuesday, Jan. 31.
1. 2012 Summer Mission Trips - Choose from three:
Belize, Central America (June 10-16)
Detroit, Mich. (June 17-23)
Solsberry, Ind. (July 8-13)
2. Little Sibs - This program is open to upcoming juniors and seniors who want to be a mentor and role model to a young child. Students must be able to fit a year-long non-credit course in their schedule to be considered.
3. FLIGHT - This program is open to upcoming seniors who wish to be faith leaders at CJ. Students must be able to fit a year-long non-credit course into their schedule to be considered.
4. March Kairos - This retreat is also open to any juniors interested in serving as a Kairos leader during his or her senior year.
Please don't hesitate to contact us or stop in the office with questions!
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Men's Volleyball Season 2011-12
The volleyball team will hold open gym sessions through the first week of March until try-outs begin on Monday, March 5.
Dates, times and locations of each open gym session varies. Visit the men's volleyball Web page to download/print the complete schedule.
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How to Access Webmail
Please reference the following instructions for accessing Webmail (view printable version with screenshots):
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If you are prompted with a screen that questions the website's security certificate, you need to choose "Continue to this website (not recommended)." This is a secure site and will be OK to access even though this warning is popping up.
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At the new login screen you need to enter "chaminade\user name" and your regular CJ computer password to gain access to Webmail.
If you have problems, please see Mrs. Harrington (email) in the library or Mr. Fuchs (email) in the guidance office.
CAlendar
2nd Quarter Report Cards Available
Friday, January 20
Report cards will be distributed to students in homeroom and will also be available in NetClassroom.
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Winter Female Athlete Breakfast
Friday, January 20 | 7 am | Cafeteria
All female winter athletes should plan to attend this breakfast. CJ welcomes guest speaker Missy Kuck, a former student-athlete (swimming) at Ohio State University from 1995-1999.
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Spirit Day / Winter Pep Rally
Friday, January 20
School starts at 8 a.m. and will be on rally schedule. Students are permitted to wear blue and green spirit wear. Please see page 41 of the Student Handbook for Spirit Day guidelines.
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CJ Parent-Student Dances
*Time Adjustment
This year's parent dances will be held the weekend of January 20 - 21, 2012 at Bainbridge Hall. More details >
Friday, January 20 | 9 p.m. to Midnight
Saturday, January 21 | 8 to 11 p.m.
*Due to the 7:30 p.m. men's basketball game vs. Alter at the Trent Arena, also scheduled for Friday, Jan. 20, the times of the Father/Daughter Dance have been moved back one hour. The dance is now 9 p.m. to midnight.
Tickets cost $15 per couple and will only be sold at the door. This year's theme will be Hawaiian / Beach.
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Kairos Retreat #2
January 24 -27 | Bergamo Center
Kairos is an optional four-day experience for seniors. The Kairos experience allows students and faculty to connect on a powerfully deep level and explore their relationship to one another and to God. Students experience faith witnesses, prayer services, small group activities, Mass and Reconciliation.
If you signed up to attend the January Kairos retreat and will need to take medication while away, please have your doctor complete an Authorization for School Personnel Administration of Medication Form and return it to the nurse's office by Wednesday, Jan. 18. You will need one form for each medication that the student will need to take.
Authorization from your doctor is required for all medications, even if they are over-the-counter and all medications are required to be kept by staff. Students are not allowed to carry or self-administer their own medications unless it is an asthma inhaler or epi-pen, in which case an Authorization for Self-Carry Administration of Medication form must be on file with the nurse.
All health forms and procedures are available here from the CJ Health Clinic Web pages. Please refer to the Medication Administration during Overnight School Trips Procedure. With questions please contact school nurse Tere McDonald (email) at 461.3740 x227.
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Block Wednesday / Peer Mentoring
Wednesday, January 25
Freshmen should report to school at 8:25 a.m. for Peer Mentoring. Our session will focus on stress management skills. School starts at 9:37 a.m.
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National Catholic Schools Week
January 29 - February 5
This year's theme is "Catholic Schools: Faith. Academics. Service."
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Senior Trip Meeting for Students & Parents
Tuesday, February 7 | 7 to 8 p.m. | Cefeteria
Any senior going on the Senior Trip to Washington D.C. must attend this mandatory informational meeting with at least one parent/guardian. If you have questions please email Angela Ruffolo, trip moderator.
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Stang Symposium on Human Trafficking
Sunday, February 12 | 1 to 3 pm | Auditorium
All members of the CJ community are invited to attend the Stang Symposium on Human Trafficking. Renowned activist and author Theresa Flores, a human trafficking survivor and UD alumnae, will serve as keynote speaker. Details >
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No School
Friday, February 17
Students, faculty and staff will be rewarded with the day off school for successfully surpassing CJ's donation goals during Hunger and Homeless Awareness Week in November.
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SAVE THE DATE: CJ Blood Drive
Friday, February 24 | 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Gym
Please consider supporting this event by making a monetary and/or food donation. Desserts, non-diet drinks, pizzas, sub sandwiches, and other items are appreciated.
The drive is open to all members of the CJ Community, so do not hesitate to stop in and donate blood or simply spread the word. If you have any questions, please email Angela Ruffolo, Student Council moderator.