Brought to you by Friends of Jones
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Inside: Dr. Powers Reminds to be Kind; Virtual 5K Underway; AF is Up—and more
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From the Desk of Dr. Powers
Dear Jones Family,
"Kindness is in our power." This simple observation was made by Dr. Samuel Johnson, the famous English writer and critic, more than 200 years ago. This and many other such admonitions have been heard throughout human history. Many have commented on the ripple effects of random acts of kindness, impacts great and small of which we may never be aware. This amplified effect is, perhaps, the great beauty of kindness as an essential component of human society.
Unfortunately, it is all too easy to ignore these precepts and strike at others, sometimes for no other reason than out of sheer meanness. As educators and parents, we have seen too many examples of young people attacking each other, using vicious words that hurt as much or more than physical blows. Such behavior is exacerbated by social media, allowing the attacker to hide behind the anonymity of a screen alias or avatar. What should be a wonderful medium of communication and sharing has in many cases turned into a sewer of hate and ugliness. And, instead of the ripple effects of kindness, the hurt is amplified through Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, or whatever social media platform is popular at the moment.
It is important for all of us to help our young people understand and truly appreciate that our words have meaning. Words can and should be used to build rather than destroy. Ugliness and hate must not be allowed to supersede kindness or even simple civility. Reasonable people can disagree reasonably. And, in the words of Dr. Johnson, kindness is truly in our power.
Sincerely,
P. Joseph Powers, Ph.D.
Principal
As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at any time at pjpowers@cps.edu or 773-534-8606.
For news about JCP, follow me on Twitter @PJOSEPHPOWERS
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Annual Fund
Support Students and Teachers
The FOJ Annual Fund grants thousands of dollars every year to students, teachers, clubs and athletic teams at Jones. Although we are remote this year, grant requests continue to pour in from our teachers and students looking for help to keep Jones spirit alive even during virtual learning.
Why Donate?
Because we need you! Through the annual fund, FOJ helps to close the gap between the CPS budget and what it actually costs to run this amazing school. Teachers need extra tools this year to engage students, and many of our clubs and extracurriculars activities are still very active and need our support! Please consider making your contribution today!
How Can You Contribute?
With these options, it’s easy to make your annual fund gift today!
1. Donate Online
2. Contribute by cash or check. Download the FOJ Annual Fund Donation Form in English, Español, or 中文 and mail your donation to the school.
3. Participate with stock or charitable trust.
4. And, check if your employer offers a matching option for your gift! |
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Sixth Annual 5K Eagle Run/Walk 2020
The virtual 5K week is here!
GOOD NEWS! There’s still time to join us and support our students. Registration will remain open through the virtual event week closing on October 31st.
GREAT NEWS! The entry fee will NOT increase!
BEST NEWS! We’ve received a donation from Nike! Six pair of Alphafly shoes. We will randomly select three men and three women from all adult registrants to win these awesome shoes. Sign up now for a chance to win!!
Register Now
We’re virtual
Please join fellow JCP students, faculty, alumni, parents and supporters in spirit
for the sixth annual Eagle Run/Walk.
Sponsored by FOJ
Once again we will run as a community to support our students and school. This year, however, due to the COVID-19 virus, we will do it virtually to follow appropriate safety guidelines.
WHAT is a virtual run? Since we are unable to have one day when we all gather together, run or walk a 5K and share your experience on social media using #Jones5KEagleRun2020. There will be a random drawing from all who post for a JONESWEAR gift certificate, so get those pictures in!
WHEN? Anytime between October 25th to 31st
WHERE? Anywhere you want. A few course maps are attached to the Eventbrite registration site for your convenience.
WHO? Everyone!! Get outside and spend some time with family and friends. Students/Faculty/Staff/Alums - $20
All Other Adults - $35*
WHY? Support our students!! All proceeds go to student organizations and sports teams.
*To guarantee a t-shirt, you needed to register by October 23rd. Entrance fees ARE NOT going up on October 24th, so you'll still save if you register today!
Interested in being a sponsor, please contact: John.DeSantis@friendsofjones.org
The official JCP 5K Eagle Run Registration Page can be found at https://2020jcp5k.eventbrite.com/
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October is National Principals Month
FOJ thanks Dr. Powers for the many hours he spends behind the scenes and in the school halls leading the Jones Community and keeping standards high. And kudos also to the assistant principals who work so tirelessly to keep school vibrant: Dr. Eric Fay, Mr. Eric Mitchell and Dr. Therese Plunkett.
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Library News
Jones Student Book Clubs are starting soon. Your students can fill out this brief form for info and to sign up.
It's raining eBooks and eAudiobooks at Jones. I challenge all your students to check them out! Click HERE and HERE to learn how!
Chicago Public Library ChiTeen Lit Fest
This annual storytelling event by-teens-for-teens has gone completely virtual! LIVE online programs are scheduled for November 6-7. Official site. Official flyer. Social media kit. Registration. Chicago Public Library info AND grab-and-go swag bag pick-up.
Access, Analyze, Evaluate, Create, Act
October 26 to 30 marks the 6th annual U.S. Media Literacy Week, hosted by the National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE). All events are virtual, and participation is free to people of all ages!
** Is That a Fact? is a GREAT podcast by the News Literacy Project good for anybody asking “How can American democracy survive and thrive in our toxic information environment?”
** The #WeWereHere Project website invites students to document their 2020 experiences in various ways and earn service hours doing it.
** City Bureau cofounder and editorial director Bettina Chang delivered a TEDx Wrigleyville talk about building journalism that deserves people’s trust. Text. Video.
** Be sure to check out the Media Literacy Page of the Jones library website.
Your students can submit this form to get a free online subscription to the New York Times.
Submit your email here to receive library newsletters all year. Current and past library newsletters can be accessed here.
Fran Feeley, NBCT
School Librarian fafeeley@cps.edu
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Columbia College Offers Art Classes
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Smile: Benefit Committee Needs Student Videos, Photos
Hello Parents,
Friends of Jones' Benefit Committee is preparing visual content for the upcoming event. We'd like to showcase our students. Would you please provide interesting positive photographs or short videos of Jones students engaging in e-learning with that Eagle flare. All videos taken with a cell phone should be done in the vertical position only.
Also, the Committee is interested in speaking with anyone who might want to assist with editing content for the event. We are aware that we have talented people in our own community who might have this skill and assist us in defraying the cost of our vendor.
Let me know if you have any questions or would like to volunteer at Lisa.Hassler-Thomas@FriendsofJones.org.
Thank you,
Lisa Hassler-Thomas
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Spruce up your wardrobe in 2020 with Joneswear.
Be a Trendsetter in Your New Joneswear
We have a lot of new merchandise in our store.
View Joneswear selections HERE
Looking to buy Joneswear? The demand is high and we're looking at ways to fulfill orders safely. We hope to have a plan soon. Contact Niki Jungwirth.
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FOJ Important Dates
Oct 25 to 31: Eagle Virtual 5K
Oct 27: Make-Up SAT Exam for Seniors at Jones
Nov 3: No Classes, Election Day, Please Vote
Nov 6: No Classes, School Improvement Day
Nov 8: Next Issue of FOJ Newsletter
Nov 12: FOJ Board Meeting, 8:00 am to 9:00 am, Via Zoom
Click HERE for the full calendar of JCP events.
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STAY CONNECTED WITH FOJ ACCESS!
You can access the Friends of Jones parent database anytime
Every parent already has a separate account.
Go to www. friendsofjones.org/foj-login/
Use your email address as your login name, then click "Forgot Password?"
Enter your email address again.
You'll receive a link to create your own login name and password.
Can't find your email address in the system?
Hard as we try, sometimes addresses get lost in the shuffle.
Or if you have Questions, contact us at info@fojlogin.org
we'll update your email in our database.
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