CJHS Indian Letter

24917 W. Sioux Drive, Channahon, IL 60410 Absence hotline: 815/521-3031 815/467-4314 www.csd17.org

September 26, 2013

Important Dates
Wed., 10/2 Washington DC Parent Meeting 6pmCJHS Fall Choir Festival @ MCHS7pm PTO Open House CJHS 7pm Teachers Institute NO SCHOOL Washington DC Trip

Character Education 2013-2014 Week of September 30 Theme: Courage

Having courage means having the ability to face problems directly.
The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands in times of challenge and controversy. --Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Thurs., 10/3

Thurs., 10/10

Fri., 10/11

Sat., 10/12 & Sun., 10/13 Mon., 10/14

Washington DC Trip NO SCHOOL Columbus Day 8th gr.Dollingers Farm811am; 7th grTRS for Presentation. Info TBA Music Booster Forte 5K 8th grade EXPLORE Test End of 1st Qtr. Student Council Event 2:45More info to follow School Improvement Day - Early Dismiss 11am

Fri., 10/18

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*Act in a way that shows you care about others feelings and well-being. *Showing respect includes things like not calling others names, treating people with courtesy, and caring enough about yourself that you dont do things you know can hurt you.

espect How would your life be different ifYou stopped making negative judgmental assumptions about people you encounter? Let today be the dayYou look for the good in everyone you meet and respect their journey. Steve Maraboli, Life, the Truth, and Being Free

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The MCHS & CJHS Athletic Booster Clubs would like to extend a very heartfelt thank you to all the local businesses and individuals that contributed to the 10th Annual Athletic Boosters Classic Golf Outing.

Diamond Sponsor: Channahon Township

Gold Sponsors: BMO Harris, DArcy MotorsBuick, GMC, Hyundai, Volkswagen, Greenscape Services, The Landahl Family, Minooka Creamery, Mesirow Financial, SR Partners

Upcoming Events
Thursday, 9/26 7/9 gbkb @ AV Martinez415; Soccer @ Minooka4:30pm Friday, 9/27 XC @ Dunlap XC Invitational @ Detweiller Park4pm Tuesday, 10/1 7/8 gbkb @ Troy4:15pm Thurs., 10/3 7/8 gbkb v Wilmington 4:30pm Saturday, 10/5 Channahon XC Invite9am @ Community Park.

Silver Sponsors: Northern Illinois Steel, Pizza for U Bronze Sponsors: Chi-Town Signs, Exxon Mobile, McDonalds of Channahon & Minooka; MKA Sports Huddle, Private Bank, Tyson Motors

Thank You for being a Champion of Children!

Hole Sponsors
McCoy Services Ray & Wendy McSteen Minooka Baseball & Softball Assoc. Minooka Collision Minooka Linos Club Midwest Energy & Supply Midwest Generation, LLC (Will County Station) Minor Chiropractic Mobile 1 Lube Service Morris Hospital Mueller Roofing Omega Plumbing PMA Financial Network, Inc. Precision Control Systems, Inc Radelet, Franczek P.C. Rathburn, Czervenyak & Kozol, LLC Red Photography by Michelle Ridge Chiropractic Ritchey Orthodontics R.L. Sohol General Contrator, Romar Cabinets & Tops Co. Inc. Seattle Suttons Healthy EatingSheila McAsey State Farm Insurance James Darguzis State Farm Insurance Wayne Bessette Stellwag Automotive Sullivan IT Solutions The Shrimp Barn

Spirit wear for girls basketball is due to the office by tomorrowFriday, 9/27.
Channahon Athletic Boosters next meeting
will be on Monday, 10/14 at 7pm in the CJHS Library

Sports Results
The soccer team closes out their season this afternoon at Minooka at 4:30pm. The cross country team traveled to Shorewood for the Troy invite last Saturday. Overall it was a good day for the Indians. The 8thgrade girls finished in fourth place overall. Emily Shelton finished in 8th place, Stacey Tyrell finished in 9th place, and Sam Alessio finished in 20thplace. For the 7th grade boys Mark Dames finished 16th and Seth Joder finished 18th. The XC team travels to Detweiller Park tomorrow for the Dunlap Inviteone of the biggest meets in the state. Make plans now to attend the Channahon Invite next Saturday, 10/5 at 9am. Come and cheer on our runners! Girls basketball began on Monday. The 8th grade girls were victorious winning against Jane Addams by a score of 5030. 9 out of 10 girls who played scored. The 7th grade girls lost in the last minutes by a score of 18 -17. Leading scorer was Nicole Kijowski with 9 points, followed by Caitlin Shipma with 6 points. The girls resume play today at AV Martinez at 4:15pm.

Winning isnt everything, but wanting to win is. Vince Lombardi

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Happenings Around CJHS

The CJHS Chess Club is forming. If you play chess, want to learn how to play chess,
or just want to meet other students with an interest in chess, this is the opportunity that you have been waiting for. There is a sign-up sheet outside Mrs. Lindstroms roomroom 109for all of those who are interested. The first meeting will be on October 9th in Mrs. Lindstroms room right after school until 3:45. Bring your chess set if you have one and join the fun.

Beta Club News!

October 6th will be the Crop Walk-our first opportunity for community service hours. Beta members are responsible for collecting donations and attending the Crop Walk. Students can be dropped off at 1:00pm and the walk begins at 1:30. Students should be done by 2:30-3:00. Remember we are in a competition to beat the Minooka Jr. High Beta Club by raising the most donations and earning our special pins of honor! The following students will be running for Beta Club Office: President: Phoebe Mills, Tommy Virgl, Madilyn Dunnagan, Arianna Karnezis, an Eryn Rennison. Vice President: Mary Robinson, Kaley Koran, Carson Rohder, Syndney Andreano, Kayla McLaughlin, Michael Fruscione, Rachel Kirkolis, and Ireland Birikowski Secretary: Kasey Southard and Brooke Robson Treasurer: Adi Beeler and Brenna Madding Candidates may turn in ONE campaign poster to be posted by the Beta board. These students will interview with Dr. Uphoff on Friday, September 27th and Beta Club students will vote next Wednesday during SH. Officers will be announced next Thursday during the morning announcement. Good Luck!!!!

Looking for a good book in the CJH library?

We have nearly 50 new nonfiction books to choose from. We are also looking forward to the Scholastic book fair, which officially begins Monday November 4th, to get some awesome new fiction books. Meanwhile, a recommended read from our library would be Proxy written by Alex London. Knox was born into one of the Citys wealthiest families. As a Patron, he has everything a boy could possibly want including a Proxy to take all his punishments. When Knox breaks a vase, Syd is beaten. When Knox plays a practical joke, Syd is forced to haul rocks. When Knox crashes a stolen car, killing one of his friends, Syd is branded and sentenced to death. Syd is Knoxs proxy. His life is not his own, until he decides enough is enough and he will not die for Knoxs transgressions. A fast-paced thrill ride full of nonstop action, heart-hammering suspense and true friendship. A must read.

PTO News You Can Use

Did you know the PTO is on the schools website? Get all the latest information under the tab on the left, Parent Organizations. Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/ groups/Channahon/PTO/

Print our your own Box Top collection sheets at: HTTP//www.boxtops4education.com/all-about-boxtops/boxtops-downloads. Please label with teacher, child, and grade. Sheets of 25 box tops/bags of 50 box tops.

Looking Ahead: October 10thPTO Open House and Meeting @ Junior High Library; 78 pm October 11thPTO Pizza Party Haunted Trails, Joliet, 3pm6pm October 23rdMarket Day & Fundraiser Pick-up @ Galloway 5:30p m6:30pm

Music Boosters News!

Congratulations to all 6th-8th grade band students on a fabulous performance at Band Night! Next up? The Minooka Homecoming parade! Come on out to cheer for our Marching Band! 5th grade choir starts next Wednesday, October 2nd, after school at Channahon Jr. High. 5th grade teachers have sign- up sheets. Rehearsal is from 2:45 to 3:45 and pick-up is at door #2 at the junior high. The Fall Choir Festival is October 3rd at 7:00 at MCHS Central Campus. Spend an evening of music with our choir students!

Get ready to race!

The second annual Forte 5k run/walk is set for Saturday, October 19th, at 9:00 a.m., starting at Channahon State Park. This is a fundraiser to help support the music programs. Registration may be completed at www.forte5k.com or the form on the website can be printed and mailed. The first 200 registrants receive a string backpack. Shirts are guaranteed if signed up by October 8th. Lace up your shoes, grab a friend, and race!

Upcoming dates:
September 27: Minooka Homecoming parade, 4:00 p.m., 6-8th grade marching band October 3: Fall Choir Festival, 7:00 p.m., MCHS Central Campus October 5: IMEA auditions October 8: Music Boosters meeting, Three Rivers Art room, 7:00 p.m. October 15: Pep band at Girls basketball, 5:15 p.m.

Channahon Music Boosters presents the second annual

fORTE 5K Run/Walk

USATF CERTIFIED COURSE

Saturday, October 19, 2013 9:00 am start time Channahon State Park, Channahon, IL Register online @ www.forte5K.com
All proceeds benefit the Channahon Public Schools music programs

Things you can do to prevent the spread of lice

Head lice are common in children ages 3 to 12 years of age. The possibility of getting a case of head lice increases any time children come together. Head lice infestations may occur throughout the year but the peak times are back-to-school periods; this includes sleepovers, holidays etc. Lice do not jump, fly or swim, but they do crawl. They are transmitted by direct head to head contact. They also can be passed indirectly through coats, hats, scarfs or shared combs and brushes. Keep hats and scarves inside their coat pockets and sleeves. Tie long hair in ponytails or braids. They do not transmit diseases. Animals are not a source of human lice. They are not caused by poor hygiene. They are not a serious medical condition and do not spread disease. Check your childs head every week for head lice and/or nits. Check around the ears for nits and the crown of the head for live head lice. Head lice are tiny wingless insects, grey/brown in color and about the size of a sesame seed. Nits are the eggs of lice. They are oval shaped and are found close to the scalp. They are firmly stuck to the hair shaft and must be manually removed. If you find live head lice treat immediately before sending them back to school. Continue to check all family members for the next 3 weeks and remember to clean the environment. To manage, control and limit the spread of head lice, school employees shall report suspected cases of head lice to the school nurse. The school nurse will examine the student. If live lice and nits are found, the childs parents will be notified immediately and the child will be picked up from school. Parents will be required to begin treatment as soon as the child is sent home from school. The child will be excluded from

Joliet Catholic Academy Events for Prospective Students

Open House for Prospective Students Sunday, November 24, 201310am2am Wednesday, December 4, 20136pm8pm Pre-Exam Workshop for 8th Graders & Parents Wednesday, January 8, 20146:308pm Placement Exam & Financial Aid Application for 8th Graders Saturday, January 11, 20148am Registration for Incoming Freshman Wednesday, February 19, 20146:308pm Register Today! Call JCAs Admissions Office at 815/741-0500 or admissions@jca-online.org

Homecoming Parade for Friday, September 27 @ MCHS

The Minooka High School homecoming parade will take place on Friday, September 27, 4:00pm. The parade includes approximately 30 student organizations and teams from the high school as well as bands from Channahon Junior High and Minooka Junior High. Parade Route: Begins at MCHS Central Campus and heads north on Wabena Avenue, east on Church Street, South on Arrowhead Drive, west on Mondamin Street, south on Wabena Avenue and concluding back at MCHS Central at 5:00pm. The MCHS Indians play Plainfield East Bengals starting with the Sophomore game beginning at 5:00pm. Varsity game starts at the conclusion of the Sophomore game.

A Message for all students who plan to attend Minooka High School Football Games
This year, just as in previous years, there are some basic guidelines that we at MCHS ask visiting Junior High students to observe when attending the home games.
Those guidelines are as follows: Junior High students will only be permitted entrance to the game when accompanied by a parent/adult. This parent/adult must remain at the game if the parent/adult leaves, so too must the Junior High student. Junior High students may sit with their parent. If the student chooses not to sit with their parent, he/she must remain in the designated area for Junior High students. Junior High students must be in possession of their Junior High School student IDs

OUR DRUG-FREE PLEDGE

The faculty and staff at CJHS are committed to promoting the safety and well -being of our students through our ongoing anti-drug efforts. We believe that we are blessed with some great students and an outstanding community, however, the impact of drug abuse can be felt in all areas. Students are aware that the possession, distribution, or use of drugs at school or any school related function is absolutely prohibited. The school reserves the right to search school property and equipment owned or controlled by the school (such as lockers, desks and parking lots). Although we believe that our students make good choices in regards to drug usage, we also believe in being diligent in the deterrence of any and all drug abuse. We also intend to allow local law enforcement to conduct drug -dog searches to help ensure a safe and drug -free environment at least once every school year.

presented by Mrs. Kavich

For Parents only

Thursday, October 24th @ 6:30 PM in the Library at Three Rivers School

Learn about the progress we are making with bringing the B2B approach into our schools and learn how to effectively teach your children how to handle rumors.

Extra! Extra!
Interested in getting some extra help for your child? The Homework Helpers program is a great way to do just that. Homework Helpers is available for your student MonThurs from 2:45-3:45. Have your student listen to the announcements in the morning for location information. For more information about any aspect of the program, one can contact Mrs. Delgado at adelgado@csd17.org or Mrs. Lindstrom at plindstrom@csd17.org.

Come One!!!
Can I be a part of Homework Helpers????

Come All!!!

Anyone can be a part of homework helpers. You may be an A student or a C student, it doesnt matter

What do I Bring to Homework Helpers?

Bring your homework and something to do in case you get done early. Come ready with questions about something you are having difficulty with in any of your classes. Bring your study guide or flashcards and have a teacher or another student review with you.

Can I Come with a Group of Friends?

Feel free to come with a small study group. But remember if you are being distracting or not on task you will be asked to leave.

Do I have to stay for the Full Time?

You are not required to stay for the full time, but you cannot leave and come back.