January 11, 2018
Greetings!

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. Best of all, the college credit is free. This school year, CJ has offered College Credit Plus courses in Biology, Engineering, English, French, Psychology and Spanish.

You are invited to attend an informational meeting about College Credit Plus for the 2018-2019 school year. Representatives from Wright State University and Sinclair Community College will be in attendance to answer questions. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 30 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. Please enter through the athletic door entrance.

Steve Fuchs, Assistant Principal | email
Pep Band to Play at Basketball Games More>

Capstone Group Promotes Fair Trade Movements More >
SOCIAL MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS 
A blessing was given and holy water was sprinkled in the newly renovated classrooms. More >

Students in the Human Body Systems class worked with spirometers to test their lung capacity. More >
NEWS   
PARENTS
First Semester Report Cards - LAST CALL
To Be Mailed Out Thursday, Jan. 11
First semester report cards will be mailed to parents and posted in NetClassroom on Thursday, Jan. 11. The mailing will also contain important information about graduation testing and other standardized tests the students take throughout the year.

Steve Fuchs, Assistant Principal | email


After Prom Planning Meeting
Thursday, Jan. 25 | 6-7 p.m.
The next After Prom planning meeting will be held on Thursday, Jan. 25 from 6-7 p.m. for any parents interested in helping to plan or volunteer for this year's After Prom on Saturday, Apr. 14.

Greg Mueller, Assistant Principal | email


Parent/Child Dances - SAVE THE DATE
Friday, Feb. 9 and Saturday, Feb. 10
The father/daughter dance will be held on Friday, Feb. 9 and the mother/son dance will be held on Saturday, Feb. 10. Both dances will be held at Bainbridge Hall from 8-10:30 p.m. The cost is $20 per couple. Tickets will only be sold at the door.

Angela Ruffolo, Teacher | email
MINISTRY & SERVICE
From the Chaplain's Office
Marianist Bicentennial Closing Celebration
The Marianist Family in Dayton will celebrate the closing of the Bicentennial of the Foundation of the Marianist Religious Sisters, Brothers and Priests on Saturday, January 20, 2018. There will be Mass and a reception following at UD's Frerick's Center beginning at 4:30 p.m. All are invited as we celebrate 200 years of blessings and look forward to 200 more years! RSVPs are not required but appreciated. They can be given at  rectorevents@udayton.edu  or call 229-2899. Additional information can be found here .

Fr. Bob Jones, SM | email

Junior Retreat
Wednesday, Jan. 17 and Thursday, Jan. 18
Next week, our third junior retreat of the year will take place. Permission forms were sent home with students last week and are due back to Ministry & Service by the end of this week. There will be a meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 16 during homeroom for all juniors attending the retreat. They will receive a packing list and other details at that time. Any student who needs to take medication while on retreat is reminded to turn in their medication form and all medication to the nurse by Tuesday, Jan. 16. Please keep the juniors, senior leaders and chaperones in your prayers.

Kelli Kinnear, Director of Ministry & Service |  email
GUIDANCE OFFICE AND OPPORTUNITIES
Class of 2018 - Student Recognition
Please bring all college acceptance letters and all scholarship award letters to the guidance office. We need this information to include in the awards program.

ACT Prep
Green Apple Tutors, LLC located in Oakwood is now filling tutoring sessions for the April ACT Test. More information can be found here .

AFIT Discover E Program
February 21 and 22
Students are invited to apply for the Air Force Institute of Technology's Discover E's program on February 21 and 22 during National Engineers Week. More information about the program and application information can be found here .

Kate Elder, Administrative Assistant |  email
CJ STEMM
 Art in Architecture Student Design Competition
Registration Deadline - Friday, Jan. 19 More >
All Access National High School Design Competition
Monday, Feb. 12 - Deadline
Students are encouraged to participate in the All Access National High School Deisgn Competition. The deadline is Monday, Feb. 12. Additional information about the competition can be found here.

Meg Draeger, CJ STEMM Coordinator |  email
ATHLETICS
Softball - New Players Welcome
Open Gyms on Monday and Thursday nights | 7:30-9 p.m. | SCC
New softball players are wanted on the Eagles' softball team. Interested members can contact Coach Shuttleworth. All current and interested players are encouraged to attend the open gym sessions on Monday and Thursdays from 7:30-9 p.m. in the SCC.

Todd Shuttleworth, Softball Head Coach | email

Upcoming Varsity Competitions:
Men's Basketball
Friday, Jan. 12 vs. Carroll - 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 16 at Thurgood Marshall - 7:30 p.m.

Women's Basketball
Monday, Jan. 15 at Beavercreek - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 18 at Oakwood - 7:15 p.m.

Bowling
Tuesday, Jan. 16 at Carroll - 4 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 18 at Alter - 4 p.m.

Swimming & Diving
Saturday, Jan. 13 & Sunday, Jan. 14 - Coaches Classic Invite

Wrestling
Saturday, Jan. 13 & Sunday, Jan. 14 - Catholic Invitational Tournament

Indoor Track
Saturday, Jan. 13 at Findlay University
CALENDAR REMINDERS  
CJ Spirit Store
Additional Winter Hours Added More >
STEMM Idol Speaker Series
Tuesday, Jan. 23 | Scholarships Available for John Hopkins Engineering Course
Kanesha Hall, the STEM Programming Manager at Clark State Community College, will speak to students as part of the STEMM Idol Speaker Series on Tuesday, Jan. 23. She will share details about the full scholarship opportunities for current 10, 11, and 12 grade students that will allow them to participate in an engineering innovation four-week course this summer through Johns Hopkins University.
Catholic Schools Week - Volunteer Opportunity
Wednesday, Jan. 31
Monday, Jan. 29 through Saturday, Feb. 3 we celebrate national Catholic Schools Week. In CJ tradition, the faculty and staff are treated to a luncheon that includes desserts sent in by our parents to celebrate their hard work with students in Catholic schools.  The date of our luncheon for faculty and staff this year is Wednesday, Jan. 31. I f you would like to send in a dessert to share, please email Kelly Muhl.

Kelly Muhl, Administrative Assistant | email
Men's Volleyball Open Gym
Sundays in January and February | SCC
The men's volleyball team is holding open gyms every Sunday in January and February from 4 - 5:30 p.m. in the SCC. New players are welcome!

Megan Marrinan, Men's Volleyball Head Coach | email
Class of 2018 Senior Trip - Final Payment Due Wednesday, Jan. 31
Washington, D.C. | March 19-23, 2018 More >
COMMUNITY BULLETIN  
Vandalia Optimist Club Essay Contest
Due Friday, Feb. 2
The Optimist Club Essay Contest is open to any student who lives in the boundaries of the Vandalia-Butler school district including students at St. Christopher and CJ.

Cash prizes will be awarded in three categories:
  • Grades 4-5
  • Grades 6-8
  • Grades 9-12

The top overall winner will be entered into the district contest to be eligible for a scholarship. Essays are due by Friday. Feb. 2 and can be submitted via email at dwacker@aimmedia@midwest.com .

Darrell Wacker, Gen. Manager/Managing Editor, Vandalia Drummer News | email