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JCA’sParent PrideA monthly newsletter for parents and guardians of Joliet Catholic Academy students.2015-2016 Parent AssociationThe primary objective of this association, aservice organization, is to build a communityof spirit and involvement and to promotecommunication between parents/guardiansof JCA students and the JCA administration.But most importantly, to assist the school infundraising, social events, and activities.Executive CommitteePresidentJane & Mark Karner(815)741-3991Vice PresidentKelly & Greg Gould(815) 521-9231SecretaryDenise & ArnGrashoff(815) 254-2046TreasurerBarb & Mike Scudder(815) 436-2717Class RepresentativesSeniorsLaura Paramo(815) 603-8534Kathy & Jamie Hibner(815) 573-4941JuniorsLori & Tom Sherman(815) 254-4432Bonnie & Bob Babich(815) 521-0321SophomoresJulieta & Ray Meyer(815) 254-6174Jennifer and Marc Smith(815) 382-9133FreshmenLyn & Mike Melnick312-330-6290Sheri and Jonathan Voss(815) 579-4224Dear JCA Families,It is with a grateful heart I pen this letter. Like all offices, the beginning of theschool year proves to be busy for our Admissions Office. Over the last severalmonths, we have been meeting with prospective students and their families. Wehave visited over 1000 students in classrooms and to date have welcomed overone hundred 7th and 8th graders for Shadow Visits. We collaborate with teams tohost tournaments and Junior High Nights and this week we will see approximately250 8th graders here at JCA for Step-Up Day.Still, the most important part of our office is to thank our students, faculty andfamilies every day, because without students, faculty and families, we cannot doour job! We thank our students for their willingness to go outside their comfortzone to make a student they have never met feel welcome and part of our family during a Shadow Visit. We thank our students who prepare and confidentlydeliver a heart-felt speech about why they love JCA and for showing what itmeans to be true Angels and Hilltoppers on and off the court or field. We thankour faculty because you are why students love JCA. Lastly, thanks to you, ourparents, because without your children we would not be so blessed!The Admission’s Office, in all reality, is a team of thousands made up of students,faculty, alumni, parents and friends of JCA. We have hundreds of students willing to volunteer on a weekend or day off to help at our events. In fact, 50% ourfreshmen class will be working at our 8th grade Step-Up Day this Friday. We havemany students who stop in our office every week requesting to bring around a7th or 8th grader on a Shadow Visit. Our students are super excited about beingAngels and Hilltoppers! One of the largest clubs at JCA is the Student Ambassador Club! Can you imagine anything better than students so excited about goingto school? That is certainly saying something!With that in mind, I ask for your help with a few of our upcoming events. OnSunday, November 22 from 10 am – 2 pm and Thursday, December 3 from 6pm – 8 pm, we will host our Open House for prospective families. We open ourdoors and our hearts to those families deciding on a high school of choice. Pleaseinvite your neighbors, nieces, nephews and friends to attend. Your invitationprovides a “stamp of approval” for JCA.Also, if you are available, we would appreciate your help at either of the OpenHouses. Please email me at mragusa@jca-online.org if you are able!Blessings to you and your family!Mary RagusaMary RagusaDirector of Admissions815.741.0500, ext. 214November 2015
Winter Sports TryoutsGIRLS BASKETBALLTRYOUTSMonday, November 2nd:All Levels 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. - MainGymTuesday, November 3rd:All Levels 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. - MainGym(The rest of the week practice willbe from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. – MainGym)BOYS BASKETBALLTRYOUTSMonday, November 9th:Varsity and Sophomores 3:00 –5:00 p.m.Freshmen: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.Tuesday, November 10th:Varsity and Sophomores: 3:00 –5:00 p.m.Freshmen: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.Wednesday, November 11th: (NOSCHOOL – VETERANS DAY)Varsity and Sophomores: 3:00 –5:00 p.m.Freshmen: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.WrestlingThursday, November 5th TeamMeeting (Wrestling Room):All Levels: 3:00 p.m. All formswill be handed out at meetingMonday, November 9th First Day ofPractice:All Levels: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. –Wrestling RoomEquipment Needed: Wrestling Headgear Wrestling Shoes (black or white) Shorts and tight fitting shirt Gym padlock Mouthpiece needed for braces“Pops and Lollies”* Tuesday November 24, 2015* Jacob Henry Mansion* 30Contact Julieta Meyer with any questionsor concerns at julietameyer@yahoo.com* See attached flyer and registration formon pages 13 and 14 for more information.Quest MenuThe November lunch menu has beenposted on page eight of the newsletter.You can also find the lunch menuonline along with more information onQuest under the “Students” tab on the mainpage of the JCA Website.“Senior Class DisneyBlast”5-Day/4-Nite Air/Motorcoach TourFebruary 11 – 15, 2016 (Thurs.—Mon.)Nurses CornerThe Health Office is pushing for recordcompliance from our student body. Wehave a large number of incomplete records for the Class of 2016.From the State of Illinois:Effective this school year, for the firsttime for 12th graders: 2 doses of Meningitis, MCV, are required. One dose afterage 11 and the second on or after the 16thbirthday and at least 8 weeks after the firstdose. Please note that if the first dose isgiven on or after their 16th birthday, onlyone dose is needed.We are currently in the process of sendingletters to parents and to medical providers. The Deadline for compliance, set bythe State, is October 15.Illinois law [105 ILCS 5/27-8.1] requiresschools to exclude students from schooluntil they present proof of meeting thehealth exam and immunization requirements. 1,650.00/ Student(Quad)*Class of 2019- Health Records have aparent portion that the parent/guardianmust completed by the parent/guardianand include both signature and date. Thisis required by the State of Illinois.* See Flyer and Registration Form onPage 4 and 5 of newsletter for morePlease submit all required documents tothe Health Office or fax directly to theHealth Office @ 815-741-3015.Walt Disney World’sAll-Star ResortinformationPost to JCA’s Parent PrideWant to post to the Parent Newsletter?E-mail JCA Director ofCommunications Ryan Quigley at:rquigley@jca-online.orgSubmissions for the upcoming monthmust be submitted by the 20th of thepreceding month. (ie November 20th forthe December Newsletter).Past Editions of the Parent PrideNewsletter can be found under the “Parents tab on the JCA website.Please call, 815-741-0500 ext 275, if youhave any questions or concerns.JCA Photos/VideosParents, students, and alumns who wishto share photos with the JCA Communications office can e-mail them torquigley@jca-online.org. We encourageyou to share photos and videos fromevents.We are also in the process of setting up aGoogle Drive Share for any parents andstudents who wish to view photos thatwe gather.- JCA Communications Office
Stay ConnectedDon’t miss the latest news aboutJCA, Angels and Hilltoppers, events,and more; visit our website ordownload the Joliet CatholicAcademy app, available on iTunesand Google Play.Stay connected through social media. “Like” Joliet Catholic Academyon Facebook, “Follow”@JCAOnline on Twitter, and checkout Joliet Catholic on Instagram.Spread the word!Please be sure to follow many of ourclubs, athletic teams, and academicdepartments who are also puttingour specific content on their Twitterpages.JCA Band and DramaClubAttached on pages 11-12 you will findinformation on the JCA Band FallMarketplace Fundraiser on Novermber 7, 2015. As well as infomrationon the Drama Club’s November 19thand 21st production of the “MusicalComedy Murders of 1940”.Event FlyersBand Fall Marketplace FairSaturday, November 7, 2015see page 9 of the newsletterFall Drama ProductionMusical Comedy Murders of 1940November 19-21, 2015see page 10 of the newsletterPops and LolliesTuesday, November 24, 2015see pages 16-17 of the newsletterJubilateSaturday, March 12, 2016see page 18 of the newsletter* visitwww.jca-online.orgfor the complete JCA Events CalendarJCA Fine ArtsStudents ShineThe following students have art work exhibited in the 2015 Joliet Junior CollegeArea High School Art Exhibit:Erin Egizio - soldered nickel and brasssculpture - “Coral Reef”Jamie Stolfo - pen & ink drawing - “TheHeart of a Family Tree”Taylor Isaac - riveted nickel and nu-goldkey ringThe exhibition is at the Laura A. SpragueArt Gallery. It runs from November 9-25and November 30-December 11, 2015.In conjunction with this exhibition, anAwards Ceremony is scheduled for theevening of Thursday, November 19.JCA CommunicationsOfficeJCA Communications Director RyanQuigley is looking to connect with anywinter or spring sport parents who wishto provide in-game or event photography.The communications department attendsmany atheltic events, but can not attendthem all. The more video, photos, and firsthand accounts we have of extra-curricularactivities, the more content we can provide on teh JCA website and our socialmedia accounts.Counseling DepartmentDetailed information from the CounselingDepartment can be found on pages 4-8 ofthe newsletter.JCA Admissions/Open HouseCommercialThe JCA Communications department,Admissions team, and Derrek MatichakVideography recently produced a :30 second commercial to advertise JCA’s 2015Open House dates on Sunday, November22, 2015 and Thursday, December 3, 2015.The commerical will air in November andDecember in AT&T UVerse and Comcasthouseholds, broadcasting across 12 channels includeing ESPN, CNN, Nickelodeon,E! Network, ABC Family, Golf Channel,and more. The commercial is also availableon the JCA YouTube channel, the mainpage of the website, and on the XFinity.com and ESPN mobile apps.The commercial will become the basisfor the 2016-2017 JCA Admissionsvideo, which will be a documentary on the“Making of the Commercial”. All of thestudents shown in the commercial will beincluded in the documentary, giving theirfirst hand account of their positive experiences at JCA.JCA Christmas ConcertThe 2015 JCA Christmas concert will beheld on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at7 p.m. in the JCAActivity Center presentedby the JCA Music Department.Performing will be band, Tapestry, VocalEnsemble and all handbell classes.Admission is free. Please come out andjoin us for an evening of Christmas music.
Counseling NewsTHANK YOU!Thank you to all parents who attended our Fall Parent Sessions: Coffee with a Counselor,Evening Parent Informational Meetings, College Search Night, & Financial Fit. Weappreciate your participation and attendance!SeniorsPlease bring in all college acceptance and scholarship letters as soon as you receive them.Mrs. Major will photocopy them and return them to you. JCA needs to keep accurate dataon our students’ college acceptance and scholarship offers.Please keep your Naviance Resume up to date! As our Scholarship Committee begins toreview senior resumes, we will be looking for accurate, current information for theselection of students for scholarships as well as for nominating students for recognition inprograms like Student of the Month. PLEASE, Seniors, keep your Naviance Resumecurrent.Parents of our senior students often call our office with questions regarding the collegeapplication process. Some of you were able to take advantage of our spring meetings toreview the process. Seniors went through an orientation of our Counseling System,NAVIANCE, and a review of the college application process. These are just a few of thehighlights that you might be interested in knowing. Feel free to contact your child’scounselor with any questions.TranscriptsTranscripts are sent upon request for college and scholarship applications. Please beaware that we are bound by JCA policy, if tuition is not current no transcript can be sent.There is a 5 charge per transcript.Selective ServiceAt the age of 18, boys are required to register for selective service. Register at:www.sss.govScholarship InformationLocal and national organizations send scholarship information to the guidance departmentat various times during the school year. Scholarships are announced during morningannouncements, posted on the bulletin board in the Guidance hallway, and will also be
posted in NAVIANCE. You can check Naviance regularly for updates to the scholarshiplistings.Financial Aid and FAFSAFor parents who are sending their first child off to college, we strongly suggest that youregister for your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) pin number. Theinformation on the FAFSA form is what colleges and universities base their financial aidpackages on. The FAFSA is not available to complete and submit until January 1st. Itwould be helpful though to register for your electronic pin number. This number willserve as your signature on the FAFSA. Both you and your child need to have your ownseparate number. You may register for your numbers now! Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov andclick on the words “pin site”.Other websites to visit for scholarship information ww.findtherightscholarship.comSocial Networking Sites & College AdmissionStudents are online sharing details for everyone to see. A student’s site becomespermanent, public information about them! Basically, whatever they post never reallygoes away. Once their information is online – even if they take it down – it becomespublic information, as their page can be saved on anyone’s computer.Most colleges are not surfing the Web for applicants’ profiles, however if your student isinteracting with colleges through Facebook, Twitter , or other social media they openthemselves up to scrutiny. In addition, when other people bring students’ blogging to theirattention, schools do respond. It’s important to project a professional impression throughvoice mail messages, e-mail addresses and Facebook postings. Admissions Counselorshave shared stories with us about applicants giving an e-mail address that leaves a verynegative impression that leads to a rejection. Remember, colleges are looking to not onlyadmit students but to build a great community. Please encourage your student not to giveuniversities a reason to view them as someone they do not want as part of theircommunity!
Students should stop and think before posting information and/or pictures aboutquestionable behavior on their sites. A good idea is to give it the “Grandma Test.” If youwouldn’t want your grandmother to see it, then you don’t want admissions officers orfuture employers to either. Remember, pictures and references of your student on theirfriends’ pages can be damaging too. Ask them to take down this kind of information.The important thing to remember is that what you post is for public view. So when it’stime to apply for college, students should take a look at their Facebook page to make surethey feel comfortable sharing everything they have posted with an admission officer and,later, with potential employers.(Information for the above article was obtained from the National Association for CollegeAdmission Counseling.)Freshmen Parents:On November 9, during the Service and Retreat Day, the Counseling Department willfacilitate and lead a Freshmen Workshop. We will conduct several informative, helpfulsessions addressing the following important topics:Naviance, Academic Success & Planning, Social Media, Healthy Decision Making, andfinally, the Will County Judges Association will be presenting "Seven Reasons to Leavethe Party”.REMINDER:Parents Please LIKE the Joliet Catholic Academy Facebook Page & TwitterFind us at Joliet Catholic Academy Counseling on FB & @jcacounseling on TwitterYou will receive: Important Information, Resources, Dates, College Visit Updates,Scholarship Information, etc Don’t Miss out!
Joliet Catholic Academy“Senior Class Disney Blast”5-Day/4-Nite Air/Motorcoach TourFebruary 11 – 15, 2016 (Thurs.—Mon.)Walt Disney World’sAll-Star Resort 1,650.00/ Student(Quad)Tour Includes:*Round-trip Airfare Chicago/Orlando via Southwest Air*Motorcoach Transfers in Florida by Mears Transportation*Comprehensive Sightseeing including 4 Theme Parks & Attractions*4-Day Park-Hopper Pass @ Disney* 250.00 Disney Dining and Shopping Card*Walt Disney World Y.E.S. Educational Series*3-Hour “Innovations in Leadership” Program*Disney Blast Sweatshirt and T-ShirtRESERVATION INFORMATIONReservations are on first come, first serve basis!Don’t miss out on this awesome adventure and make senior memories will last alifetime!To reserve you spot fill out the reservation form on the following page and send it withyour 300 deposit to JCA – Attention Mrs. Witmer. Reservations must be made bySeptember 4, 2015. Complete itinerary and trip information can be found on students’Edline pages under “Juniors” for now and over the summer under “Seniors”.If you have any questions, contact Mrs. Witmer at DWitmer@jca-online.org
Joliet Catholic Academy“Senior Class Disney Blast”Please Fill Out Completely and Return toMrs. Debra Witmer, Room 228Over the summerMail to my Attention to Joliet Catholic Academy,1200 Larkin Ave, Joliet, IL 60435Student’s Name:Parent’s Name:Address:City State Zip CodeHome Phone Number:Parent/Guardian’s NameWork Phone Numbers:Father MotherEmail:Father:Mother:I permit my student to participate in the JCA Senior Class Trip onFebruary 11 – 15, 2016Parent/Guardian’s Signature
Menu subject to changeFood Service DirectorShannon Lauridsenjca@questfms.com815-741-0500 EX 243Fresh BrewedCoffeesmall 1.50/ largeFrench Toast 2.25Baked Goods 1.50A & H BKBurrito 3.00BreakfastPotatoes 1.50Juice 2.00Milk 2.00BreakfastSandwiches 3.25DailyOfferings:BREAKFAST!Did you know thatwe open forBreakfast at7AM-8AM?LUNCH MENURETREAT DAYChoose From:served with choice ofsalad, fries or soupTEXAS STYLEGRILLED CHEESEBUFFALO CHICKENPANINIserved with choice ofsalad, fries or soup30served with choice ofsalad, fries or soupCHICKEN TENDERSwith BBQ or Ranchserved with choice ofsalad, fries or soupPERSONAL PAN PIZZAserved with choice ofsalad, vegetable or soup24served with choice ofsalad, fries or soupserved with choice ofsalad, fries or soup23Smoked Turkey and Bacon Wrap17WING TOSSboneless chicken tossedin your favorite sauceserved with fries& celery sticks/ranch10served with choice ofsalad, fries or soup3Pulled BBQ Pork SandwichTUESDAY16Fried Shrimp Poor BoyChipsChocolate Chip CookieDrinkRoast Beef, Turkey or Ham Sandwich92MONDAY4NO SCHOOLNO LUNCHBreakfast 7AM-8AMVeteran's DayNO SCHOOLserved with choice ofsalad, fries or soupRoast Beef & Cheddaron Onion Roll26NO SCHOOLserved with choice ofsalad, fries or soup19Chicken Parm Sandwichserved with choice ofsalad, fries or soupA & H DOUBLE BACONCHEESEBURGER125THURSDAYSpirit DayNO SCHOOLMeat Lasagnaw Garlic Breadserved with choice ofsalad, fries or soup2027STUFFED PITACHICKEN CEASARSpirit Dayserved with choice ofsalad, fries or soup13Chocolate Chip Cookie / DrinkSTEP UP DAYChoose From:Breaded Chicken SandwichVegetable WrapBacon Cheese BurgerChicken Caesar SaladChef SaladFries or Chips6FRIDAYHappy Thanksgiving!251811served with choice ofsalad, fries or soupTOASTED ITALIAN SUBMARINEWEDNESDAYDAILY SPECIALSNOVEMBER 2015Joliet Catholic Academy
Who is Quest Food Management Service?Quest is a family owned contract management companyproviding food and services to schools, universities andbusinesses since 1985.Quest Food Management Services has for the past 30 yearsprovided food service to many private and public schools inthe Chicagoland area. Our reputation is for the high qualityfood & service provided to students, staff and community ofour partnered schools & businesses.What can students expect this month?BREAKFAST! Wake up with us. We offer breakfastsandwiches, fresh baked goods, coffee and more. At Questwe are committed
December in AT&T UVerse and Comcast households, broadcasting across 12 chan-nels includeing ESPN, CNN, Nickelodeon, E! Network, ABC Family, Golf Channel, and more. The commercial is also available on the JCA YouTube channel, the main page of the website, and on the XFinity. com a
