A monthly newsletter for parents and guardians of Joliet Catholic Academy students.Parent PrideJCA’s

2015-2016 Parent Association

The primary objective of this association, a service organization, is to build a community

of spirit and involvement and to promote communication between parents/guardians

of JCA students and the JCA administration. But most importantly, to assist the school in

fundraising, social events, and activities.

Executive Committee

PresidentJane & Mark Karner

(815)741-3991

Vice PresidentKelly & Greg Gould

(815) 521-9231

SecretaryDenise & ArnGrashoff

(815) 254-2046

TreasurerBarb & Mike Scudder

(815) 436-2717

Class Representatives

SeniorsLaura Paramo(815) 603-8534

Kathy & Jamie Hibner (815) 573-4941

JuniorsLori & Tom Sherman

(815) 254-4432Bonnie & Bob Babich

(815) 521-0321

SophomoresJulieta & Ray Meyer

(815) 254-6174Jennifer and Marc Smith

(815) 382-9133

FreshmenLyn & Mike Melnick

312-330-6290Sheri and Jonathan Voss

(815) 579-4224

Class of 2016 Parents,

It’s hard to believe but here we are in the final semester of our children’s high school experience. Where has the time gone?

We are the Senior Class Parent Board Representatives and there are a couple of events that we are responsible for planning. They are the Pre/Post Prom activities (04/28/2016) and Senior Night (05/19/2016). We would like to invite you to join us for our first meeting to plan these two very fun evenings. The meeting will be held Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 6 p.m. in the JCA library.

We are looking for enthusiastic Moms and Dads to be a part of the planning. The following are the areas that we will need help in:

Baby Picture ContestDecorations: Pre-Prom and Senior NightDonations and Raffles for Senior NightFood: Post-Prom and Senior NightSenior Night activities and rentalsSenior Video

We will have sign-up sheets at the meeting for the various committees and would like to encourage you to take on the role of Committee Chairperson(s).

If you are interested in helping us but are unable to attend the meeting please let us know and we will be happy to sign you up.

Thank you for your time, we appreciate all the help we can get.

Laura Paramo Kathy Hibner(815)603-8532 (815)573-4941Lparamo1125@gmail.com teacherface67@yahoo.com

January 2016

Candy Land Dance* Sponsored by the Freshmen Class

Date: Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016Time: 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.- Early pictures 6:00 p.m. -Early out 9 p.m.Place: JCA gym

Tickets on Sale

Monday, Jan. 25 and Tuesday, Jan. 26: Early Bird Special – 10 dollars a couple

Wednesday, Jan. 27 – Friday, Jan. 29: 15 dollars a couple – 8 dollars a single ticket

Monday, Feb. 1 and Tuesday, Feb. 2: 20 dollars a couple – 10 dollars a single ticket

Tickets will be sold in the cafeteria.Dance Guest forms are available in the Deans’ Office.All Guest Forms are due by Wednesday, Feb. 3

St. Baldricks Event

JCA will be hosting a St. Baldrick’s event during Spring Fling Week on Wednesday, March 9th. The St. Baldrick Foundation supports childhood cancer research. Our goal is to raise $15,000.We need your help!

If you would like to shave your head please sign up on the St. Baldrick’s web-site. Go to www.stbaldricks.org and click on the “Be a shave” button. Next, go to Find an Event and type in Joliet Catholic Academy and sign up! You can also sup-port our brave shavees by donating to the cause. Go to stbaldricks.org and click on the Donate button. You then can search Joliet Catholic Academy and donate to

the general event or to an individual.

Jubilate Committe Members

JCA Director of Special Events, Christine Voss, is proud to announce the Event Chairs and updated committee members for this year’s Jubilate: Under the Boardwalk.

* More information on 2016 Jubilate can be found on page 14 of the newsletter.

Event Chairs:

Maria & Felipe AcostaLuanne & Jim Roth (’77)Audrey & Wayne Smith

Committee Members:

Laurie (Rohder ’84) & Rob BauerLaura CaseyChristine & Bill ConroyLori (Chignoli ’77) & Tim Cora (’74)Kerri (Lundeen ’87) & Ken CourtrightTheresa & Kelly FossbergLanette & Doug GeisslerDoug Giaudrone (’81)Denise & Arnold GrashoffAndrea & Dave GruberLeslie (Delrose ’82) & Douglas Hutchison (’82)Debora & Ellis Kennedy (’86)Claudette (Burza ’87) & Dr. Chad Kuhar (’87)Amy (Lausch ’87) & Ken Mihelich (’83)Diana & Jim Missig (’83)Nicole & Mike MurrayKris (Reuvers ’86) & Jason PayneAlex & John Quinn (’86)Kim & Russ RasnerLisa & Tony SandoraBarb & Mike Scudder Kim & Eric SkipperSharon & Dennis SullivanAnn-Marie (Wilhelmi ’88) & Dean TomichKim & Anthony VaccarielloLiz & Ron Van Dyke (’88)Rigo VeraGeorgianna VinciMary & Dan Whalen (’84)

Stay Connected

Don’t miss the latest news about JCA, Angels and Hilltoppers, events, and more; visit our website or download the Joliet Catholic Academy app, available on iTunes and Google Play.

Stay connected through social me-dia. “Like” Joliet Catholic Academy on Facebook, “Follow” @JCAOnline on Twitter, and check out Joliet Catholic on Instagram. Spread the word!

Please be sure to follow many of our clubs, athletic teams, and academic departments who are also putting our specific content on their Twitter pages.

ACT Preparation Course

Joliet Catholic Academy is offering an eight week course for students wishing to formally prepare for the April 2016 ACT Test.

Location/Time: JCA, Saturdays 9:00-11:00 a.m., starting January 16, 2016 ending March 19, 2016

Sessions: Eight Saturday Classes

Fees: $200 – handouts, professional instruction and manual

Enrollment: 25 students/class Registration: First come, first served! Please include form below and check payable to JCA. No refunds after December 11.

* See Attached Flyer on Page 6 for more more information and to reg-

ister.

* ACT Testing Dates are listed on Page 4 and 5 of the Newsletter.

Counseling News (cont.)Advisory Thursdays will continue throughout Semester 2. We will focus on Naviance training and exploration including: Resume building, Strengths Explorer, Career Interest Inventory and Research, College Searching, and much more. We will also discuss Learning Styles, Peer and Adult Relationships, and Academic Integrity. Please ask your student what we are focusing on during Advisory periods each week.

Seniors

Please 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 data on our students’ col-lege acceptance and scholarship offers.

Please keep your Naviance Resume up to date! As our Scholarship Committee reviews senior resumes, we will be look-ing for accurate, current information for the selection of students for scholarships as well as for nominating students for recognition in programs like Student of the Month. PLEASE, Seniors, keep your Naviance Resume current.

Post to JCA’s Parent Pride

Want to post to the Parent Newsletter? E-mail JCA Director of Communications Ryan Quigley at:

rquigley@jca-online.org

Submissions for the upcoming month must be submitted by the 20th of the preceding month. (ie January 20th for

the February Newsletter).

Past Editions of the Parent Pride Newsletter can be found under the “Par-ents tab on the JCA website.

JCA Photos/Videos

Parents, students, and alumns who wish to share photos with the JCA Communi-cations office can e-mail them to rquigley@jca-online.org. We encourage you to share photos and videos from events.

We are also in the process of setting up a Google Drive Share for any parents and students who wish to view photos that we gather.

- JCA Communications Office

Winter Sports Assembly

When: Tuesday, January 12, 2016Time: 2:10 p.m.-2:40 p.m.

We will be on afternoon assembly schedule.

2016 Senior Yearbook AdsPlease see the attached document on page 10 of the newsletter for more information.

JCA Communications Office

JCA Communications Director Ryan Quigley is looking to connect with any winter or spring sport parents who wish to provide in-game or event photogra-phy. The communications department attends many atheltic events, but can not attend them all. The more video, photos, and first hand accounts we have of extra-curricular activities, the more content we can provide on teh JCA website and our social media accounts. E-mail rquigley@jca-online.org to connect.

Quest MenuThe January lunch menu has beenposted on page seven of the newsletter.You can also find the lunch menu online along with more information on Quest under the “Students” tab on the main page of the JCA Website.

Counseling NewsCollege Planning Workshop – Junior Parents and Students ~ Please Join Us! Wednesday. January 13 at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel.FAFSA information:

We encourage all seniors and their par-ents to complete the FAFSA , even if it is estimated, by February 1 to ensure you will be awarded MAP grant dollars if you qualify. The Monetary Award Program (MAP) provides grants, which do not need to be repaid, to Illinois resi-dents who attend approved Illinois col-leges and demonstrate financial need, based on the information provided on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). We do not know the status of the Illinois MAP grant yet due to the budget struggles in Springfield, but if funding is approved, completing the FAFSA by February 1st should put you in good position.

If you need help completing the FAF-SA, you should never pay anyone or a service. The Financial Aid offices at JJC and USF both offer free FAFSA completion workshops that are open to the public. Attached below are the flyers for the USF and JJC workshops on pages 7 and 8 of the Parent Pride newsletter.

ACT PREPARATION COURSE For

April 2016 ACT Test

Joliet Catholic Academy is offering an eight week course for students wishing to formally prepare for the April 2016 ACT Test. Location/Time: JCA Saturdays 9:00-11:00 a.m. Sessions: Eight Saturday Classes Fees: $200 – handouts, professional instruction and manual Enrollment: 25 students/class

Registration: First come, first served! Please include form below and check payable to JCA. No refunds after December 11. Return to: JCA, Mrs. Jeannie Bell (Rm. 120)

Days/Dates: January 16 – Math/Sci February 20 – Math/Sci January 23 – English February 27 – English January 30 – Math/Sci March 12 – Math/Sci February 6 – English March 19 – English

April 9 – ACT Test @ JCA ACT Registration Deadline: 3/4/16

ACT Late Registration Deadline: 3/11/16

Registration for ACT Prep Course – 2016 Registration deadline: December 11, 2015

Name _____________________________________________________________ Address ___________________________________________________________ Telephone _________________________________________________________ Homeroom _________________________________________________________ Current English Teacher: ____________ Current Math Teacher: _______________ (Return registration with fee in an envelope to Mrs. Bell or Mrs. Osburn)

500 Wilcox StreetJoliet, IL 60435

WHAT TO BRINGBring the following items for both student(s) and parent(s):

• FSA ID (request at www.fsaid.ed.gov)

• Social Security numbers

• Student’s driver’s license number (if applicable)

• W-2 forms for 2015 and other records of money earned (e.g. final paystubs)

• Most recent Federal IRS Income Tax Return

• Untaxed income records for the previous year *Social Security, welfare, veteran’s benefits and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families/TANF

• Current bank statements

• Current value documents for business, rental properties and investment mortgages

• Other information: business and farm records; stock, bond and other investment records

DO YOU NEED MONEY FOR COLLEGE?Need assistance in completing the FAFSA?

Attend a FAFSA Completion Workshop at the University of St. Francis

Fill out the free FAFSA application for federal student aid with help from Financial Aid Services at USF.

Workshops available: Monday, Jan. 11, 3–7 p.m. | Tuesday, Jan. 26, 4–6 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 2, 4–6 p.m., St. Albert Hall, Rooms A102 & A112

FAFSA Webinar available: Tuesday, Jan. 5, 4:30–6 p.m.

Workshop events are free and open to the public!

Questions? Call Financial Aid Services at (866) 890-8331

See www.stfrancis.edu for information

Seniors: Scholarship Opportunity

Buick Achievers Scholarship Program

Visit buickachievers.com for program details and the online application.

Deadline: February 29, 2016 5:00 p.m. EST

We encourage the following to apply:

Seniors Those who plan to enroll full time at a four-year college or university

in 2016-2017 Those who plan to major in a specified course of study focused on

engineering, technology or design, with an interest in the automotive industry.

http://scholarshipamerica.org/buick/email-1/

Joliet Catholic Academy 2016 Senior Yearbook Ads

Dear Parents, relatives and friends: It is a pleasure to offer your student a special place in our yearbook. This opportunity is offered only to seniors. Space is limited; therefore, please place your order before January 29, 2016. Send in this order form, a typed tribute letter, photo(s) and money to the JCA main office. You may also email the letter and the photos to sarnett@jca-online.org. Emailed photos must be in jpeg format. Make checks payable to JCA and address the envelope: Senior Ads, attn: Mrs. Arnett, include your name and the students name. Please write the students name on the back of the photo(s) or on the disc. Photos will not be returned. We appreciate your support and look forward to designing your child's ad.

Contact Mrs. Arnett sarnett@jca-online.org with any questions.

________________________________________________________________________ Please circle which size ad you would like: Half Page $100.00 Quarter Page $50.00 Eight Page $ 25.00 Student's Name _________________________________________________ Parent’s Name __________________________________________________ Phone # _______________________________________________________ E mail address __________________________________________________ *Photos will not be returned therefore, do not submit originals. Write the student’s name on the back of all photos. *Fill out one order sheet per ad. * email jpeg photos to sarnett@jca-online.org * Letters should be typed and limited to 75 words. *Make checks payable to JCA. *Contact Mrs. Arnett sarnett@jca-online.org with any questions. Please note that this is a student-based organization; we try our very best to be accurate, but mistakes occasionally still occur.

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Fresh Baked in house Pizza served daily- Cheese, Pepperoni, Italian Sausage, and daily specials. Homemade Calzones & Personal Pan Pizza featured.

Made to order Deli Sandwiches & Chopped Salads, featured with Homemade Soup Daily.

Daily Lunch Specials featuring a wide variety of Homemade comfort dishes. Daily specials made with care and tradition.

Who is Quest Food Management Service?

Quest is a family owned contract management company providing food and services to schools, universities and businesses since 1985. Quest Food Management Services has for the past 30 years provided food service to many private and public schools in the Chicagoland area. Our reputation is for the high quality food & service provided to students, staff and community of our partnered schools & businesses. What can students expect this month? BREAKFAST! Wake up with us. We offer breakfast sandwiches, fresh baked goods, coffee and more. At Quest we are committed to making sure that we offer a variety of choices. Where can I find the menu? The monthly menu will be posted on the JCA website, as well as posted throughout the school. Soon to be on twitter- watch for details.

BREAKFAST SERVED DAILY:

7:00 -8:00am DAILY

Fresh Baked Giant Cinnamon Rolls & Baked in House Jumbo Muffins

Donuts, Bagels, Breakfast Sandwiches, French Toast Sticks Fresh Brewed Coffee, Juice, Milk Yogurt Parfaits, Fresh Fruit Cups

And more….

LUNCH OPTIONS DAILY:

10:00-12:30pm

DAILY LUNCH SPECIAL- featured on monthly lunch menu, as well as

many daily served entrée choices: ¼ lb Burgers/Cheeseburgers

Chicken Sandwiches Fresh Baked Pizza- variety

Made to order Deli & Chopped Salad Station

ENTRÉE ALA CARTE $3.75

LUNCH COMBO MEAL $4.75

Combo includes: ala carte entrée choice with choice of sides: salad,

fries, vegetable or soup

Fresh Baked Jumbo Cookie $1.00 Cookie Stack $1.50

Homemade Rice Crispie Treat $1.00 Big Grab Chips $1.00

Soda: Bottle $2.00/Canned $1.00 Bottled Juice $2.00 Milk Chugs $2.00 Gatorade $2.50

Premium Beverages $2.50 Fries: $1.75/$2.25

Homemade Soup $1.50 Variety of Grab & Go Choices $3.75

DAILY MENU OPTIONS

Shannon Lauridsen Cafeteria Manager jca@questfms.com

Returning JCA team members Nancy Kim Sue

Joan Daina

Meet the team:

MealTime Online – Meal Account Deposits, enables you to make prepay deposits and payments on balances for your student’s school lunch account, conveniently, safely and securely.

You can also view your student’s account activity, including onsite payments, online payments, current balance and a detailed history of meal and food item purchases.

Deposits can be made with any Discover, VISA, or MasterCard credit or debit card.

Credit card processing is completed through a secure authorization process. MealTime Online does not retain or store Credit Card information and will never share your information with a third party.

Online payments are processed immediately and will be reflected in the student’s cafeteria account automatically, according to the district’s scheduled transfer process.

All student data that is transmitted is encrypted and authenticated every time you use the website.

You can associate multiple students, from multiple schools, with one parent profile.

MealTime Online can also be used to make payments for other school fees See School Fee Payments .

MealTime Online can be used to make deposits into a student’s cafeteria account, or any additional accounts set up by the school district.

Get started in 3 easy steps!

For more information about The CLM Group, Inc, and our payment processing partners, please see our About Us page.

MEALTIME ONLINE https://www.mymealtime.com/

Starting this fall, we will be using a computerized cash register program which will be linked to the student’s id card. Students can choose to pre-deposit money on their account and use their student id card similar to a bank debit card or they can continue to use cash at breakfast and lunch. We will not accept credit cards in the cafeteria, credit cards can only be used for online pre-payments. Students can make account deposits in the cafeteria using cash or checks. All checks must be made payable to “Quest Food Management”.

Below is the link to Mealtime Online.

ANNOUNCING JCA’S JUBILATÉ 2016

“UNDER THE BOARDWALK”

MARCH 12, 2016 BOLINGBROOK GOLF CLUB

JCA’S ANNUAL FUNDRAISING EVENT

EVENT CHAIRS -- MARIA & FELIPE ACOSTA

AUDREY & WAYNE SMITH LULU & JIM ROTH

WE’LL BE HAVING SOME FUN! SILENT & LIVE AUCTIONS

CARNIVAL GAMES CRAFT BEVERAGES & COTTON CANDY

CASUAL & COMFY – ELEGANT & EXCITING

ALL PROCEEDS FROM THIS GREAT EVENT BENEFIT

OUR JCA ANGELS & HILLMEN

PLEASE CONSIDER ATTENDING

CONTACT: CHRIS VOSS, DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EVENTS, 815-773-0784

“From the park you hear the happy sound of a carousel Mm-mm, you can almost taste the hot dogs and French fries they sell Under the boardwalk, down by the sea”