April 2024 Parent Pride Newsletter |
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Dear JCA Parents,
Happy Spring! I hope you find some well-deserved time to get outside and enjoy all the beauty of the season!
Here at JCA, the students have been working hard in their classes each day. I encourage all students to continue to prioritize their studies, take advantage of the opportunities for extra help, and finish the school year strong!
Our spring sports teams are off to a fantastic start! Come out and see a game and enjoy cheering on our very talented Angels and Hilltoppers!
Additionally, I invite you to take a look at our 2024 Summer camps. There truly is something for everyone. Encourage your family and friends with school-aged children to attend the wide variety of camp offerings. Our teachers and coaches love working with our current and future Angels and Hilltoppers!
Thank you to everyone who was involved in any way with Jubilate: “Adventure Awaits”! It was quite a trip! A huge thank you goes out to the Jubilate Committee, donors, parents, alumni, faculty and staff, student workers, and everyone who contributed in any way! This event was a success because of each of you! The JCA community is blessed to have your support.
Finally, our “calendar at a glance” was recently published. This includes back-to-school activity dates, holiday breaks, and other important information as you begin planning your summer!
Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community!
Sincerely,
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Accounts for ALL students must be current by the end of the third quarter. Any student whose account is not current at the end of the third quarter will be denied any year-end privileges granted to his/her class (i.e. Prom, end-of-year lunch, etc.). In addition, any JCA student with a past due balance may not participate on any school-sponsored trip until all current tuition and fees are paid in full.
* Payments not received by April 30, 2024 must be satisfied by cash, credit card, cashier’s check, money order, or certified check. Personal
checks will not be accepted.
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Senior Privileges begin Monday, April 22
5th period lunch with no homeroom: Seniors may bring a lunch, buy a lunch in the cafeteria 5A, or order a lunch to be delivered to the gym entrance by the junior parking lot.
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- Seniors will be outside for the entire period 5 (no homeroom).
- Bring a blanket, games, balls etc..
- In the event of bad weather, we will have lunch in the practice gym.
- NO Lunches delivered to the Main Lobby/front office
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Students may NOT leave 4th period class to pick up a lunch order
Relaxed Dress Code:
- Dress Down – seniors must follow JCA Spirit Wear Guidelines, but do not need to wear JCA attire.
- Outfits still need to be school appropriate.
- Seniors may wear a college/ career/ military lanyard.
- Hillmen still need to shave.
- Prom - Thursday, April 25
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All seniors and students going to prom are dismissed at 10:30 after 6th period. No parent call in needed.
- Friday, April 28 -No school for all seniors and all prom attendees- no phone call needed.
Week of Senior Exams:
- Monday and Tuesday – regular schedule
- Weds., 5/8 – 6,7, & 8 period exams
- Thurs., 5/9 – 3,4 exams, seniors are dismissed after their last exam.
- Fri., 5/10 – 1,2 exams. Seniors may leave school after their exams and return for Mother's Day Mass by 11:30 am.
Graduation practice - Cap decoration:
- Approval of Graduation caps by Dean - see guideline from Ms. Mihelich
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Freshmen: This month Mrs. Horn will work on the Student Paths survey along with Social Emotional Learning and Goals.
Sophomores: This month Mr. Palmasani will continue to work on resume building.
Juniors: This month our counselors, Mrs. Pullara and Mrs. Voltz will provide a college essay writing lesson in Junior English classes.
On May 29th our Counseling Department will be offering a Common App Workshop. See the flyer below and encourage your student to register today!
Seniors: Please make sure your Senior sends in their Scholarship award to the Counseling Department.
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This April will see the final Kairos of the year taking place. This will be an opportunity for our junior boys to experience the joy and renewal of Kairos with hopes of their leading their fellow classmates through the experience during their senior year. This decades long tradition of Kairos reminds us of the loving and supportive role the Lord takes in our lives every day.
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Mothers’ Day Mass is a long-held tradition at JCA. All Juniors and Seniors are welcomed to invite their mothers and the mother figures in their lives to join them for mass on Friday, May 10th 2024, in the Student Activity Center at 12pm. Juniors are allowed to dress up for school that day but must remember to stay within the handbook guidelines. They will go to class through period 4 and then will proceed to the gym to meet their guests.
We ask that all juniors and their guests sit in the bleachers, chairs are reserved for Seniors and their guests. Of course, any Junior with a guest who specifically needs a chair is welcome to use them. All Juniors and Seniors are dismissed after mass to enjoy the afternoon with their moms.
Please reach out to campus ministry if you have any questions.
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Students in need of financial assistance to attend JCA may apply to work the JCA Summer Work Service Program. Students with the greatest financial need along with this completed application will take priority. Students should have applied for FACTS to qualify for the JCA Work Program. Contact Dr. Bailey with any questions. Read more>>>Scholarship and Tuition Assistance | Joliet Catholic Academy (jca-online.org)
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JCA is delighted to be invited to the Latinx Empowerment Conference. Please email Ms. Cameron (lcameron@jca-online.org) for any questions/additional information.
2024 LATINX EMPOWERMENT CONFERENCE
Friday, April 19, 2024
8:00am – 1:00pm
The Latinx Empowerment Conference teaches students about the opportunities that are available through higher education as they engage in a discussion about today’s most intriguing educational topics. Last year, over 350 students from Bolingbrook, Joliet, Lincolnway, Lockport, Minooka, Morris and Romeoville high schools attended. This year, we are inviting all high school students and staff to attend this exciting young adult conference!
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JCA tiene el honor par ser parte de la conferencia Lantinx Empowerment. Por favor mandar correo electrónico a Ms. Cameron (lcameron@jca-online.org) con preguntas y información adicional.
La conferencia Lantix Empowerment habla con los estudiantes de las oportunidades disponibles de la educación superior mientras participan en una discusión sobre los temas educativos más intrigantes de hoy. El año pasado más de 350 estudiantes de las escuelas secundarias de Bolingbrook, Joliet, Lincoln-way, Lockport, Minooka, Morris, y Romeoville asistieron. Este año invitamos a todos los estudiantes y personal de las escuelas secundarias a asistir a está emocionante conferencia para jóvenes adultos!
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Gratitude for Jubilate’s Adventure Awaits
On Saturday, March 23, 2024, JCA hosted and celebrated their 39th year of Jubilate, titled, Adventure Awaits. Yes, and what an adventure it was! Bolingbrook Golf Club was the venue for this fundraising event and our travel guides, Tracy & Brian Zabel and Nicole & Mike Murray took us to places on our bucket lists. Michele & Kurt Christensen and Jennifer & Bryan Buss transformed the ballroom to a journey mecca. There were airplanes hanging from the ceiling, hot air balloons on the walls and airplane backdrops along with pictures of travel destinations.
Our guests were encouraged to dress in outfits from their favorite countries/cities with Sr. Peggy and Sr. Barb judging the best costumes. Jubilate displayed over 150 auction items that were prepared by Katie & Ed Michel and Amy & Ken Mihelich. There was something for everyone to bid on, from Blackhawk tickets on the ice to JCA Hilltopper and Angels’ lockers. A couple of the highlights of the live auction were The Montana Ranch Adventure in Yellowstone and the Taylor Swift Guitar.
JCA awarded The Sisters of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate and The Carmelites of the Most Pure Heart of Mary the JCA Recognition Award for 2024. After dinner, our guests swarmed the dance floor and bopped to the lively music of SODA. Our enthusiastic student volunteers sold raffle tickets, cookies and helped our guests with their bidding devices.
Cash raffle prizes were awarded:
1st place - $10,000 – Dan Ward ‘55
2nd thru 6th Place - $1,000 – Pritz Family, Peggy & Ed Periu, Art Zakharov, Kris Payne & Colleen Quinn
Thank you to our generous sponsors for taking JCA Around the World:
Adler Roofing & Sheet Metal
Austin Tyler Construction
AZ Hardrock
Busey Bank
D’Arcy Buick – GMC
D’Arcy Hyundai
Distinct Visual Solutions
Elevate Private Wealth Management
Fab Werks Inc.
Friend of JCA
GIS Benefits
Harbour
Leo & Aggie Cattoni
Mark Streitz Dental
Oswalt General Surgery
State Farm Insurance – Bill Schuler
Wight & Company
JCA appreciates our donors, sponsors, bidders, guests, volunteers, parents, alumni, community, faculty, staff, and administration. Thank you for being an essential part of our mission and for believing in the power of ACTION! We strive for success with the blessings of Our Lord.
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Spring Concert
The JCA spring music concert will be held on
Tues., April 16 at 9 am in the Student Activity Ctr,
It will feature all JCA music groups – JCA band and handbells. Parents are encouraged to attend this morning concert. If any questions, please contact Joyce Kelstrom. Please come out and support our music students, thank you!
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Each summer Joliet Catholic Academy welcomes over 900 grade school students to the home of the Angels and Hilltoppers. JCA offers different camps to accommodate campers’ individual interests via Academic, Athletic, Activity, and Fine Art Camps. Our accomplished teachers and coaches enjoy working with campers so they can have fun, learn something new, and improve their skills. Camps are available to those of all ages, ranging from three-years-old all the way up to incoming freshmen. Summer Camps | Joliet Catholic Academy (jca-online.org)
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REGISTRATION FOR JCA SPORTS FOR THE 2024-25 SCHOOL YEAR:
The following 3 steps must be completed before the first day of fall sports tryouts; which is August 12th, 2024. If this process is not completed, the athlete will not be able to tryout, participate in practices or competition. The following sports are offered in the fall: Boys and Girls Cross Country, Football, Boys and Girls Golf, Boys Soccer, Girls Tennis and Girls Volleyball.
Step 1: Get your annual physical exam. Athletes must use the IHSA Physical form that can be found under the Athletic tab on the JCA website, in the drop down, “Sports Physicals.” Physicals are good for 395 days (13 months) per the IHSA. Physical forms must have the athlete and parent signature.
Step 2: Turn in current sport physical to the main office, or by emailing ddispenza@jca-online.org. Pictures, screen shots, jpeg, jpg, or any other picture format, ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. Only PDF forms will be accepted via email. You can also fax a copy of the physical to 815-741-3830.
Once these 3 steps have been completed, the athlete is completely registered and able to tryout and participate in practices and competition. If you have any questions, you can contact the Athletic Department at 815-741-0500, ext. 270.
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FRESHMAN: Illinois state law requires ALL freshman to have a dental examination form on file. FRESHMAN who do not provide a dental exam by MAY 15, 2024 will have their final semester grade HELD!
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Joliet, IL 60435
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