Registration for 2013-14 School Year is About to Begin!
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Registration for 2013-14 School Year is About to Begin!
January 2013 Optional Parent Registration Meetings Registration for 2013-14 School Year is About to Begin! Registration for the next school year questions. Junior registration ends on for current freshmen, sophomores, and Tuesday, February 5. However, due juniors will begin early in the second to the auction holiday on Monday, semester with an overview of the regFebruary 4, the last day for counselor istration schedule and presentation of appointments is February 1. It is the available classes on Tuesday, January 15. student’s responsibility to sign up for Students will be given a her appointment. list of course offerings COR JESU ACADEMY Class of 2015 plus a four-year plan Curriculum Guide Sophomore registraworksheet. Department tion begins on representatives will February 5 and will be speak to each grade level due on February 19. about classes in their The sophomores will discipline. Having an follow a schedule similar informational meeting to the one outlined for prior to the start of regthe juniors. The last istration allows students day for sophomores to to educate themselves schedule an appointabout their options and ment with her counbegin planning their selor is February 15. courses before meeting Sophomores are also required to meet with their counselor and registering. with their counselor to complete the Freshmen, sophomores and juniors will be receiving information about registration for the 2013-2014 school year in January and February. The curriculum guide will be posted on the Cor Jesu website in January, and the counselors will be meeting with the students to give them the forms they need to sign up for courses for next year. While the students may understand this process, many parents have shared that they would like to hear more about the registration process and course offerings so that they can help their daughter choose classes for the next school year(s). 2013-2014 School Year registration process. Class of 2014 The junior class will begin registering for classes on Tuesday, January 22. The juniors will meet with the counselors and the registrar during activity period to begin the process. Each junior will be required to meet with her counselor between January 22 - February 5 in order to check graduation credits, course prerequisites and answer individual HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS ISSUE Class of 2016 Freshmen registration runs from February 19-26. While freshmen are not required to meet with their counselor because of limited course options for their sophomore year, they are encouraged to do so if they have questions about the registration process or course selection. Tuesday, January 22 – Current junior parents Tuesday, February 5 – Current sophomore parents Tuesday, February 19 – Current freshman parents Click on a title below to jump to that article. Adoration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Annual Fund Participation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Auction Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Campus Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3 5 2 6 Fathers’ Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Financial Aid Forms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mothers’ Club . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Uniform Option . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sr. Kathleen Mary’s Letter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . We will be holding three optional parent meetings for those parents who want to hear more about the registration process and the course offerings for 2013-14: 8 7 7 4 2 These meetings will be held in the Little Theater beginning at 7 p.m. and will last approximately one hour. There will be representatives from each academic department at the meeting to answer specific questions about courses. Students are not expected to attend these meetings. Calendar A Letter from the Principal January 2013 1 Mother/Daughter Retreat Reg. Due 7 School Resumes - 2nd Sem. Begins Academic Council, Board Rm., 3 PM 8 Senior/Alumnae Breakfast, Cafe, 8:10AM 9 Sophomore Retreat, Shrewsbury City Ctr. Freshman “Mom & Me” Lunch, Cafe, 12-12:30 PM 10 1:40 Dismissal - Dept. Mtgs. 11 Alumnae Back to School Day 11 Soph./Jr. NHS Applications due 12 Practice ACT for Juniors 14-15Adoration 14 Respect Life Speaker, Gym, 8:10-9:10 AM Mission Trip Mtg., LT, 7 PM 15 Registration Assembly, Jr.-LT / Soph.-Cafe / Fresh-Gym, 8:10-9:10 AM 16 Health Day Musical Auditions, Music Rm., 3:30 PM 17 12:10 Dismissal - Faculty Mtg. Interview Workshop - Seniors, 1-3 PM Advisory Board, Board Rm., 4:15 PM 19 Father/Daughter Dinner Dance, Millennium Hotel, 6:30 PM 21 NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 22 Junior Registration Begins Junior Parent Registration Mtg., LT, 7 PM 23-27 March for Life Trip 26SAT 29 9 AM Start - Faculty/Staff Breakfast 31 1:40 Dismissal - Faculty Mtg. February 2013 1 12:10 Dismissal Auction Preview Night, Gym, 7-9 PM 2 Treasures of the Heart Auction 4 NO SCHOOL - Auction Holiday 5 Junior Registration Ends Sophomore Registration Begins Academic Council, Board Rm., 3 PM Soph. Parent Registration Mtg., LT, 7 PM 7 1:40 Dismissal - Dept. Mtgs. 8-15 Penny Queen Week 9ACT 13 Ash Wednesday 14 1:40 Dismissal - Faculty Mtg. 15 PSAS Financial Aid form due 16 Penny Queen Dance, Gym, 8-11 PM 17-20Kairos 18 NO SCHOOL - President’s Day 19 Soph. Registration Ends Freshman Registration Begins Fresh. Parent Registration Mtg., LT, 7 PM 21-22Adoration 21 NHS Blood Drive 23 Sophomore Service Saturday 26 Fresh. Registration Ends Incoming Freshman Registration, Gym, 6:30 PM 28 12:10 Dismissal - Faculty Mtg. A Christmas Prayer for Loved Ones For those who have an abundance of love, a bounty in heart and home, keep them mindful of the world’s poor, lift their voices often to You in gratitude, loving God. Sr. Kathleen Mary Coonan, ascj For those who carry hurts and anger and other heartaches, help them feel the peace, which only You can give and the grace to let go of long burdening memories. For those who struggle with the lack of this world’s riches, who know what unemployment and empty pockets feel like, gift them with a counting of blessings, which are often hidden and far more valuable than earthly treasure. For those whose faith has grown dim and whose sense of You is far away, raise in their hearts a great yearning for You that will not cease and a desire for the truth that cannot be ignored. For those who are tired, weary, worn from a constant giving of their lives in love, be their energy and enthusiasm, be a great and deep spark of light and happiness within them. For those who grieve the goodbye of a loved one and whose hearts are very lonely this time of year, touch them with dear memories and transform their inner missing and heartache into a vision of what lies far beyond this time and space. For those whose lives speak of growing old, bless them with peace and serenity, let them know what gentle witnesses they are to all of us who still ponder the meaning of life and growth. And finally, Savior God, for those with young eyes, keep their hearts full of wonder, and thank You for slipping some of their delight and simplicity into our own hearts each time we celebrate the Christmas moment. Amen. — Fresh Bread, Rupp, page 157 May the joy of the angels, the gladness of the shepherds, the worship of the wisemen and the peace of the Christ-child be yours this Christmas! Be assured of my prayers for you and your family, as we celebrate the coming of our Savior. May His coming fill your hearts with joy, hope and peace. May 2013 be a year filled with many of God’s blessings for you and your family! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Sr. Kathleen Mary Coonan, ascj Principal Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Please join us in the chapel for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament January 14-15, 2013, from 8:20 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Cor Jesu Christmas Concert DECEMBER DECEMBER 14, 14, 2012 2012 New Alumnae Annual Fund Chair Named to Grow CJ Class Endowed Scholarships In sharing news about Cor Jesu’s advancement with the parent community, I tend to focus on the always impressive effort and support of our Sr. Barbara Thomas, ascj parents, past and present. In this issue, I thought it may be interesting for our parents to hear some news from the other segment of our supporters—our former students, over 5,000 in number. As part of CJ’s ongoing effort to increase support and commitment within our community, Mrs. Anne Ponder Heilig ’93 has volunteered to serve as chair of the newly formed Alumnae Annual Fund Committee. In her volunteer role, Anne will work closely with Director of Alumnae Relations Ms. Patty Ferrara ’85 and the CJ Advancement staff to lead the start-up of the new commit- tee and help grow the Alumnae Class Endowed Scholarships. As the cornerstone of all our fundraising efforts, the Annual Fund is comprised of the donations raised each year cover the tuition gap per student, i.e., the difference between the cost to educate a student and the amount of tuition charged. The Alumnae Annual Fund Committee will focus its efforts on increasing alumnae participation in the Annual Fund, further increasing the dollar amount raised in the Class Endowed Scholarship program so that more support can be given to Cor Jesu students who are in need of financial assistance. Your daughters will soon be part of this alumnae community, and we encourage their participation to perpetuate the flame of the Cor Jesu spirit! Sr. Barbara Thomas, ascj President Cor Jesu’s College Credit Courses 1818 ACC Courses The week after Christmas break, the process of signing up juniors and seniors for St. Louis University’s 1818 ACC courses for second semester will begin. Sign ups for those students previously enrolled in an ACC course will be held on Tuesday, January 8 in the Little Theater during activity period. It is important that students are able to log into their account at that time. Please have your daughters attempt to log into their accounts at www.myslu.slu. edu to be sure they are able to do so prior to January 7. If they have problem accessing their account, they may either call the 1818 ACC technology office at 977-3142 ext. 2 and ask for assistance or email Sr. Susan Marie or see her during the first day of classes (Jan. 7) to get help doing so. Students who are signing up for an ACC course for the first time will sign up on Friday, January 11. These students will be given instructions at school and need not worry about the information above. Did you know that when your daughter accesses her account, she can look up the classes she is taking, her grades once they are posted by the university, and her financial status by logging in at www.myslu.slu. edu? The “Student” tab at the top of the page will give her all of this information. Please talk with your daughter over break about the possibility of signing up for credit from St. Louis University. Students are able to take up to 11 credits each semester from SLU and help them get a head start on their college credits. UM-St. Louis ACP Courses Seniors taking English courses for UM-St. Louis credit will also be signing up for credit in their classes the first few weeks of second semester. New Option for the Uniform NAVY FLEECE WILL BE AVAILABLE IN JANUARY Beginning in January 2013, students will have the option of wearing a navy blue fleece with their kilt and polo shirts. This fleece comes in either a full-zip jacket or a quarterzip pull-over. “Cor Jesu” is embroidered on the left side of the jacket/pull-over (the same as it is on the polo shirts). The fleece must be ordered from Just Me Apparel. You may place the order directly from Just Me Apparel. This fleece is optional for those who would like to purchase it and wear it with their uniform — it is not something that all students must have. Corde Players Update A lot has been going on in the drama world at CJ! On November 20, the Corde Players gathered together to get in the spirit of Christmas by watching Miracle on 34th Street. The evening was filled with food, theatre games, and lots of fun! It was a great way to kick off the Christmas season. Speech Team Cor Jesu’s Speech Team CJ’s Speech Team excelled at a meet on December 2, where nearly every team member earned at least one ribbon. In addition, the team is eagerly anticipating the debut of 10 new freshmen trainees at the next meet in February. Freshman Kathleen Reschke was a lastminute replacement at our December meet and won a first-place ribbon. Congratulations, Kathleen! Spring Musical Our spring musical production this year will be Annie! Performance dates will be April 18-20 at 7:30 p.m. and April 21 at 2:00 p.m., with a preview night on April 17 at 7:00 p.m. and a grade school matinee performance on April 18. Auditions for Annie will be on January 16 from 3:00-5:30 p.m. in the Music Room. Good luck to everyone who auditions! 2012 Alumnae Visit with Santa Christmas elves (CJ students) helped entertain Cor Jesu alumnae and their children with dancing, games, face painting and much more at the Alumnae Visit with Santa on December 1. Thanks to all who worked hard to make this alumnae event a huge success! Auction Notes… Plans are in full swing for the February 2, 2013, CJ “Treasures of the Heart” Auction, and we are looking for volunteers to help. Timeslots are now available using EditGrid. EditGrid is an online spreadsheet service allowing multiple users to edit a spreadsheet simultaneously, with the changes synchronized in real-time. EditGrid will enable auction workers to view and select a timeslot in real-time. It’s simple to use; just follow these steps: 1. Go to www.editgrid.com 2.Under “User Login” log in with: Username: corjesu Password: auction 3. Click on “Spreadsheets.” 4.Select the “2013 CJ Auction Volunteer Sign Up” spreadsheet. a) Type in your name in the time slot requested and press enter. b) Add your email and press enter. Important note: You MUST PRESS “ENTER” after inputting your information! c) When finished, close the spreadsheet, (Go to File, Close) as all information will be saved upon closing. d) R e-open the spreadsheet. Under “Recently updated spreadsheets,” click on “2013 CJ Auction Volunteer Sign up” and verify that your times have been saved. (If two people are in the spreadsheet simultaneously and select the same timeslot, the first person to exit the spreadsheet will be the one whose name and time will be saved.) e) When finished, click on “Logout.” Thank you so much for taking the time to volunteer. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]. www.corjesu.org/auction Many student workers are also needed to help on auction night. Sign-up sheets are located in the first floor hallway by the faculty room. Please encourage your daughter to sign up to work where needed. It will be a great experience for her and a lot of fun! If you haven’t already purchased your raffle tickets for the iPad raffle or the Senior Quilt raffle and would like to do so, please go online at www.corjesu. org/raffle. Tickets for the quilt are $10 each, and the winner must be a member of the senior class. All raffle winners will be drawn on auction night. You need not be present to win. Remember to get your auction reservations in soon! You wouldn’t want to miss out on a wonderful evening and a chance to bid on these exciting items: • St. Louis Cardinals green seat tickets • Disneyworld Tickets and Condo in Orlando, Florida • Condo in Vail, Colorado • SLU Billiken Men’s Basketball Tickets • Sanibel Island Getaway • Duck Hunting Trip • Golf and Lunch for four at Sunset Country Club • Yale Football Tickets • Private Bowling Party for 100 • Trip to Tuscany • St. Louis In-town Getaways • Vacation in Tuscon, Arizona • Diamond hoop earrings • War Horse at the Fox Theater • Condo at The Beach Club in Gulf Shores, Alabama • Brighton Extravaganza • Puppy And much more! Safety at Cor Jesu Over the past week, we have joined in prayer for the Sandy Hook community in Newtown, CT. Cor Jesu does have a safety plan in place, which was reviewed by the administration, office staff and school nurse in October 2012. We will reiterate and practice the safety plan procedures with the school community when we return in January 2013. Mother-Daughter Retreat 2013 This year, we are once again offering a Mother-Daughter Retreat for juniors and seniors and their mothers. It will be held in the spring, March 2-3, and will last about 24 hours — from Saturday arriving about 2:30 p.m. and ending Sunday about 2:30 p.m. The retreat will be held at Mercy Retreat Center in Kirkwood. You may choose to spend the night or commute. The theme of this year’s retreat is Created in God’s Image and Likeness: Called to Relationship. Registration information is available on CJ’s website. Registration is due on January 1 and space is limited. This is a great opportunity to spend 24 hours of quality time together. Also please consider helping with a presentation and contact Mrs. Linda Martin at [email protected] if you are interested. The presentations will cover the following topics: The Many Facets of Relationship, Presence, Forgiveness and Celebrating Relationship. If you have questions, please contact Mrs. Linda Martin at lmartin@ corjesu.org. CJ campus ministry If you are who you should be, you will set the world on fire! The Martin Luther King, Jr. Model of Justice Award “It will give you a rare sense of nobility that can only spring from love and selflessly helping your fellow person. Make a career of humanity.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. Congratulations to Damaris Dernlan ’13, Cor Jesu’s recipient of the 2013 Martin Luther King, Jr. Model of Justice Award. Because of her Damaris Dernlan dedicated work with her neighborhood community garden, Damaris receives this award with other high school students who have demonstrated a commitment to serving humanity in the broader community. These students have made justice a central part of their life and have committed themselves “to the noble struggle for equal rights.” Damaris will be honored with the other recipients at the 37th Annual Archdiocesan Mass and Commemoration taking place January 20, 2013, at 2:30 p.m. at the Cathedral Basilica. Respect Life Under the direction of Mrs. Bonnie Goodwin and Ms. Laura Gantner, CJ will be well-represented at the annual Pro-Life March from January 24-27 in Washington, D.C., with more than 100 students and 26 chaperones attending. As a community, we will pray for the strength that all of us may “embrace life from the inside out,” strengthening our own faith in our own goodness in God’s eyes. On Monday, January 14 at 8:10 a.m., nationally known Pro-Life Speaker and CJA alumna parent, Patty Schneier, will address the entire school community on the topic of “Finding True Love.” For more information about Patty Schneier, please visit www.pattyschneier.com. Mission Appalachia 2013 The second prep meeting for Mission Appalachia is on Monday, January 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the Little Theater. (Please note the change from the original January 24th date). There are 57 participants going on the trip, including 40 students and 17 adults. Save your used children’s books for our next book drive for the families we will serve in Appalachia! CARE and IMPEL Service Clubs— Service to Others in Action This year, CARE AND IMPEL joined forces to make a difference in the lives of others during this special season. Along with seven families in the PostDispatch’s “100 Neediest Cases” program who were served by CJA juniors, Covenant House was one of the beneficiaries of the 2012 CARE Christmas Drive. Thanks to the classes of 2013, 2015 and 2016, more than 450 gift items — valued at more than $5,000 — were delivered to Covenant House by IMPEL club members. IMPEL members also baked cookies, which were delivered to Covenant House as part of the annual IMPEL Cookie Baking and Decorating event with homeless teens. Cor Jesu Makes an Impact! Here are a few of the grateful responses to our CJA Caring Community works of compassion during first semester: For the 100 Minutes of Service Event: Barbara Mainster, Executive Director, Redlands Christian Migrant Association: “The box of blankets from Cor Jesu was one of my most pleasant surprises this fall! Thank you—and your compassionate girls—so much! I gave the blankets to our child-care centers for their cots when kids are sick. Those blankets are destined to provide comfort to many children.” For the Veterans’ Day collection: From Karen Irwin, founder, Operation Sunscreen: “Thank you for your generous support of our deployed Missouri National Guard “Citizen Soldiers” through Operation Sunscreen. Your donation of $448 helped to send Christmas Care Packages to each of our 555+ deployed Missouri Guard Soldiers and Airmen.” For the Thanksgiving collection: Sr. Deborah, principal of St. Raphael School in Bridgeport, CT: “The two boxes filled with breakfast bars arrived just a little bit ago...we are thrilled! Our supply was down to nothing, and now you have provided us with a new supply. I cannot thank you enough for your kindness. Also, with the check for $570 you sent, we are helping several families with milk money, supply money, tuition.” Upcoming Service Saturday Events February 23 — Sophomores April 27 — Freshmen CARE Christmas Drive NetClassroom Unavailable During Christmas Break Parents Corner Mothers’ Club News… Did the girls seem less stressed on dayone of exams? It was likely because CJ moms greeted them with “Goodies for Our Girls” and smiles as they arrived at school. Thanks to all the moms who put together the goodies and eagerly came in to hand them out. It’s just a little something for them to know we love them and are praying for them as they take their exams. Special thanks to T Judge for overseeing this effort. An important reminder as you put up your 2013 calendar: Freshman Mom and Me Lunch Wednesday, January 9, 12-12:30 p.m. Moms bring a special lunch for their daughter or arrange for another mom or grandma to bring lunch for their daughter if unable to attend. The cafeteria will be closed, so buying lunch is not an option. Arrive before noon to avoid parking concerns and to ensure you have a good quality half hour with your daughter. We are so thankful for the gift of CJ moms who have been so generous with their time and talents in supporting the Mothers’ Club so far this school year. We have had an excellent year due to the wonderful moms who have gotten involved in one way or another. We can’t thank you enough! May all of you find the time to relax and enjoy every minute with your loved ones and friends this Christmas season. Season’s Greetings! Mary Luckey Mothers’ Club President www.corjesu.org/mothersclub CJ Spirit Stop Open Monday-Friday during lunch, Tuesday/Thursday before school, Wednesday after school As the Spirit Stop winds down a bit from a fun Christmas shopping season, we would like to thank all our volunteer moms. Every regular school day and for all our special events, our volunteers arrive ready to help our girls and our Cor Jesu families find Cor Jesu Academy baseball caps now that perfect CJ available in red, item. Each sale white and black in the Spirit Stop. represents our pride in Cor Jesu: in our community, in our school and in our students. Thank you to our volunteers for your reliability, for showing up and helping us spread the pride and the spirit. We truly appreciate you! Reminder: For your convenience, we have a supply of the official uniform leggings available in the Spirit Stop. In January, we return to our regular Spirit Stop hours. Watch for the February Principal’s Perspective for special store hours to welcome Cor Jesu’s Class of 2017! Parents and students will be unable to access NetClassroom from Monday, December 17, 2012, until Sunday, January 6, 2013. Business Office Notes Student Financial Aid Forms Available The PSAS Student Aid form for the 2013-14 school year is available in the office for those students who wish to apply. The form may be downloaded at www.corjesu.org/forms under the “Financial Aid and Tuition” heading. Send the completed form to: Private School Aid Service P.O. Box 89434 Cleveland, OH 44101-6434 Completed applications should be submitted to PSAS by Friday, February 15, 2013. Sophomore Retreat WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9 The Sophomore retreat will be held on Wednesday, January 9, 2013, at the Shrewsbury City Center, 5200 Shrewsbury Ave., Shrewsbury, 63119. Mr. Dan Huss, Lifeteen Coordinator at Incarnate Word Parish, will be the presenter. Charger Update Basketball After a win over Borgia, the Varsity basketball team gained some valuable playing experience in the Nerinx Hall Tournament, finishing 4th. Junior Varsity is 5-0 with a first-place finish in the St. Charles West Tournament. Both teams will be playing in Christmas Tournaments. Varsity will be in the Visitation Tournament, and JV will play in the Incarnate Word Tournament. JV’s first round game is against Mehlville on December 26 at Cor Jesu. Swimming & Diving Swimming and diving are off to a great start, with wins over John Burroughs and Nerinx Hall. They return to the pool after Christmas break to swim against Mehlville on January 4 at Mehlville at 4:30 p.m. To view Cor Jesu sports schedules please visit www.schedulestar.com. Parents Corner Fathers’ Club News… Father/Daughter Bowling www.corjesu.org/fathersclub Fifty-six CJ dads and daughters hit the bowling lanes for a fun-filled afternoon on Sunday, December 2. The participants took part in a “crazy bowl” followed by “cosmic bowling.” Bowling Committee Chair, Joe Jedlicka (Allison ’13), had plenty of food and drinks for everyone, as well as a coveted “Charlie Brown Christmas Tree” for the grand prize. Many thanks to Mike Bluth (Emilee ’15), owner of Crestwood Bowl, for hosting this popular event. son, but can’t make it? Can you obtain gift cards to Bread Co., Starbucks or your favorite restaurants in the area? These items would make great prizes at the Father/Daughter Trivia Night on Sunday, March 3, 2013. If you have unused items or gift certificates, please drop them off at the CJ office and mark them “Father/Daughter Trivia Prizes.” In addition to a fun evening, Trivia Night Chair, John Monda, tries to ensure that all participants depart with a prize. Your assistance is appreciated! Auction Set-up and Tear-down Assistance Upcoming Events and Service Opportunities On Saturday, January 26, the CJ Fathers’ Club will assist in setting up the gym for the annual Treasures of the Heart Auction. Gym clean-up will take place on Sunday, February 3. If you can spare a few hours to assist on either day, please contact our CJFC Service Chair, Jim Lewis, at [email protected]. Thank you! Prizes Needed for Father/Daughter Trivia Night Wondering what to do with those company-logo’ed golf balls, umbrellas, shirts or travel mugs? Do you have tickets to a Cards’ game for the 2013 sea- Father/Daughter Dinner Dance – January 19 at the Millennium Hotel Auction Set-up – January 26 Auction Tear-down – February 3 Father/Daughter Trivia Night – March 3 in the CJ Café Fix-it Night – March 5 General Meeting/NCAA Basketball Finals Event – April 8 in the CJ Café Please check the Cor Jesu weekly email or www.corjesu.org/fathersclub for more details. On behalf of the CJ Father’s Club, have a Happy New Year! Rick Davis (Anne ’13) CJ Father’s Club President Maintenance Appreciation Day By Madeline Childs ’14 and Sofia Carretero ’13 We all appreciate the teachers who put their hard work into teaching the students to reach their highest potential, but sometimes we do not stop to think about the behind-the-scenes work performed every day at Cor Jesu. Maintenance Appreciation Day was celebrated on December 11 in order to thank our maintenance crew — Walt Bell, Tom Noonan, Glenda Dugan and Jeanette Voloski — for all that they do. During the assembly, a video was shown in which the students thanked the crew for their dedication and contributions to keeping CJ running smoothly. The maintenance staff then enjoyed a lunch provided by StuCo. Remember to thank our wonderful maintenance crew when you see them around the school! Penny Queen 2013 Preparations Get Underway From the Nurse’s Corner By Madeline Childs ’14 and Sofia Carretero ’13 It’s the event that every CJ girl looks forward to each year — an event filled with a variety of entertainment, clothing, and sweets galore. Yes, it is almost time for Penny Queen 2013! The elections for the class Penny Queens were held, and the winners will assume a leadership position in helping their class raise money for this year’s designated Penny Queen charities. The charities will be selected by the Cor Jesu community in January, and fund-raising begins after school on Friday, February 8 and continues through Friday, February 15. 2013 Penny Queen Teams Class of 2016 Class of 2015 Class of 2014 Class of 2013 Maureen Reilly Mackenzie Orf Kristen Kimble Meghan McGowan Abigail Eleeson Sarah Jaeger Laura Naeger Maria Gorla Julia Venker Ellen Boll Emily Ainsley Melanie Hosty Ten Super Foods for Better Health! 1. Sweet Potatoes – loaded with carotenoids, vitamin C, potassium and fiber 2. Grape Tomatoes – packed with vitamins C and A, you also get some fiber and phytochemicals 3. Fat-free (Skim) or 1% Milk (but not 2%) – Excellent source of calcium, vitamins and protein with little or no artery-clogging fat and cholesterol 4. Broccoli – Lots of vitamin C, carotenoids and folic acid Cor Jesu Teacher Exhibits Calligraphy at Webster 5. Wild Salmon – The omega-3 fats in fatty fish like wild salmon can help reduce the risk of suddendeath heart attacks. 6. Crispbreads – Whole-grain rye crackers are loaded with fiber and are often fat-free. 7. Brown Rice – Enriched white rice is nutritionally weak. You lose the fiber, magnesium, vitamins E and B-6, copper, zinc and phytochemicals that are in whole grains. The CJ community shows its support at the opening of Ms. Yanzi Geng’s exhibition. Pictured from l to r: Mr. Kelly White, Olivia Warner ’16, Mr. Larry Russell, Mrs. Peggy McGraw, Ms. Yanzi Geng and Ms. Helen Colston 8. Citrus Fruits – Rich in vitamin C, folic acid and fiber 9. Butternut Squash – Every half cup has five grams of fiber and payloads of vitamins A and C. Cor Jesu’s Mandarin Chinese teacher, Ms. Yanzi Geng, currently has several pieces of calligraphy on exhibit at Webster University. The exhibit, entitled “Connecting Cultures, The Way of Calligraphy,” opened on December 8, 2012, and will remain on display in the East Academic Building until early spring. 10. Greens – Loaded with vitamin C, carotenoids, calcium and fiber. Unlimited by Ms. Yanzi Geng Courtesy of the Center for Science in the Public Interest An Evening of Art & Science On Tuesday, December 11, 2012, members of the Cor Jesu community were treated to the fifth annual Evening of Art & Science. This program showcases the work being done by students in the independent study courses offered at Cor Jesu. The presentations, by students in the Independent Science Research, Independent Study in Art, Independent Study in Theater Stage Management and Independent Music Study courses, were both informative and insightful. The program began with presentations by the Science Research students who described the various scientific projects that they had been researching throughout the semester. The presenters and their projects were: Allison Gmelich ’13: Glucosinolates in Iron-Treated Brassica Rapa; Melanie Hosty ’13: Chlorine Metabolites in Tap and Source Waters; Kelsey Keady ’14: Detection of 4-Methylimidazole in Colas; Ellen Komlos ’13: Triclosan Bacterial Resistance Studies; Sarah Maciorowski ’14: The Imaginary Solution by Katie Sainz ’13 Mental/Physical Effects of Energy Drinks Related to Caffeine Concentration; Cassidy Manns ’13: Detection of Melamine in Pet Foods; Claire Mullaney ’13: Heavy Metals in the Environment of the New Lead Belt; Nicky Quinlivan ’14: Studies of Diabetes-Related Enzymes; Kate Walter ’13: Characterization of Enzyme Inhibitors; and Tess Wemhoener ’13: The Effect of Circadian Rhythms upon Student Accomplishment. Senior Claire Mullaney presents her science research project. As part of her Theater Stage Management class, Senior Claire Mullaney described her duties as stage manager for Cor Jesu’s Fall production You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown. The Independent Study in Art students, all seniors, each of whom chose a piece of artwork that she had completed as part of the course requirements. In discussing their work, students shared the conceptual idea of the piece, the media and techniques used to produce it, and the struggles and successes of the creation process. Samantha Chumley discussed her acrylic painting, Death Day Party. Anna Cruzen described her acrylic and mixed media piece, Time Warped, which was part of a series of pieces she created around her concentration related to time. Cara DeBellis spoke about her graphite drawing, Born This Way. Damaris Dernlan talked about the development of her piece, I Have Made You Mad, which was based on Shakespeare’s The Tempest. Emily McGowan described her mixedmedia piece, Mahishasura. Shelby Nord chose to present her acrylic painting, Madonna and Child. Katie Sainz entertained the audience with the story of how her painting, The Imaginary Solution, grew out of her musings during math class. And finally, Hannah Stark spoke about her acrylic painting, Murky Waters. The program concluded with a shared presentation by the students in Music Study. Bridget Mess ’13 shared her exploration of Jazz Studies in St. Louis, and Kristen Wacker ’13 spoke about her research of the composer, Rachmaninoff. The program was a great success, and although each student’s presentation was unique, the process — especially that most important component of having students work independently to make choices about their own paths to discovery — was the same. CJ is very proud of each of these students and knows that they will go on to do great things in the future. Congratulations girls!