U of D Jesuit's Parent E-Newsletter
Week of: May 12, 2008
A.M.D.G.
A student at the University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy is:

A Man for Others


  Committed to doing Justice
 

Intellectually Competent

  Loving

Open to Growth

Religious

Union of Hearts and Minds
for the
Greater Glory of God
8400 S. Cambridge
Detroit, MI 48221

(313) 862-5400
Fax:
(313) 862-3299

Our Web site
www.uofdjesuit.org

Editor
B. Ciciora-Kulesa
THIS WEEK:

Monday, May 12
AP Biology Exam
AP Physics Exam

Tuesday, May 13
Ap Chemistry Exam
Senior Mothers' Farewell Evening -  see below in Mothers' Club News

Wednesday, May 14
Seniors Honors Evening -7:00 pm in Chapel

Thursday. May 15
Senior Prom - Roostertail

Friday, May 16
AP Latin Exam

Sunday, May 18
Baccalaureate Mass - 3:00 pm at St. Scholastica

Future Dates:
Monday-Wednesday, May 19-21
Senior Final Exams
Senior Book Buy-Back
Thursday, May 22
Graduation Practice at Greater Grace - 9:00 am
Friday, May 23
Junior Honors Assembly - 9:00 am in Chapel
Sophomore Honors assembly - 1:15 pm in Chapel
Monday, May 26
No School - Memorial Day
Morning Mass
Morning Mass is celebrated each school day in the Chapel at 7:40 a.m.  All students, faculty, staff, family, alumni and friends are welcome.
Principal's News  

Click here for the MAY Issue of the Principal's Newsletter.  
NEWS
Sophomore Alex Van Tiem's selection to the 16 member MHSAA Student Advisory Council.
This is a very selective group and the competition was extensive with very highly qualified applicants from thoughout the state.  For Alex to earn one of these spots is a great tribute to him personally as well as his family and our school.  He will serve a two year term.

TRANSPORTATION PASSES

Parents/Guardians:
All transportation passes, including daily one way passes, will expire on the last day of school Friday, June 6, 2008.  There is no refund or exchange of passes that were purchased for the 2007/8 school year.  Please make sure you use your 2007/8 passes before they expire.  Daily passes will continue to be sold until the last day of school.  Thank you and have a wonderful summer break. 
ROBERT E. SWANSON    Director of Security

SUPPLIES for THE HONDURAS MISSION TRIPS are DESPERATELY NEEDED
Here is the list of needed supplies. Please bring them to the SAO or have your son bring them to the Campus Minstry Office.

For more information contact Holly Markeiecki-Bennetts:313-927-2349 or email Holly Bennetts

End of the year IMPORTANT DATES for all parents and students.

Summer School
University of Detroit Jesuit has discontinued its remedial summer school except for Theology courses (which will be open only to UDJ students).  UDJ summer School Information

For other school district summer school programs:   Summer School Information

2007-2008 Yearbook Orders
To receive a copy of the 2007-2008 Cub Annual Yearbook, please submit an order form and payment of $25 to the Business Office by May 15, 2008.  If you need a form, please call 313-927-2313.

Registration and Tuition for 2008-09
The Tuition and Fees Agreement forms for 2008-2009 registrations were mailed to all families. If you have not received this mailing for your son by March 31, 2008, please contact the Principal’s office at (313) 927-2331.
High School Tuition: $9,600
Academy Tuition: $8,400
Tuition Registration Deposit: $500 for 2008-09 is due April 25, 2008.
Tuition payment due dates for 2008-2009:  

    1. Single payment plan: Full tuition is due July 1, 2008
    2. Two payment plan: 1st Payment due June 16, 2008 (half), 2nd Payment due October 15, 2008.
    3. Monthly payment plan: Ten monthly payments from June 2008-March 2009, via automatic withdrawal                    program.

Archdiocese of Detroit Tuition Assistance Program for 2008-2009
The deadline for Archdiocese Tuition Assistance application is April 7, 2008. Grants are available for high school and academy students. Students that received this award for 2007-08 have received an application in the mail.  If you need an application for the Archdiocese Tuition Assistance for 2008-09, please contact Mrs. Kathy Coccia at (313) 927-2351

Tuition Assistance and Scholarships for 2008/2009
If you would like to receive an application for Financial Aid for the 2008/2009 school year, please contact 
Mrs. Kathy Coccia at (313) 927-2351.

Or parents can submit their application on-line at:    www.factstuitionaid.com

Please note: you must submit your 2007 Federal Income Taxes for your application to be complete. Applications submitted without complete copies of your 2007 Federal Income Tax Returns and all schedules will not be processed.

Applications received after the March 7th due date are processed on a first come, first serve basis, subject to the availability of funds in the Tuition Assistance budget.   
Applications for 2008-2009 must also include a completed Volunteer Support Form.

Volunteer Support Forms should be mailed directly to:
U of D Jesuit Financial Aid Committee
c/o  Fr. Karl Kiser, President’s Office
8400
S. Cambridge,   Detroit, MI  48221
SENIOR ALL-NIGHT PARTY
Please contact Denise Iaquinta with any questions or call (734)513-4021. 

Click below for parent letter and forms for the All-Night Party.    Parent Letter
Invitation
;  Volunteer Form; Required Statement of Content;  Registration Form

SENIOR CLASS PICTURE     New Information  5-12-08
Senior Class photographs already paid for are available for pick up in the Student Affairs Office Monday, May 12 - through Friday, May 23.  Please remind your sons to stop by after school or after finals to pick up their family's photo. 
GRADUATING SENIOR LAWN SIGNS
Attractive lawn signs announcing the graduation of your cub are available for sale in the Cub Corner (in the Atrium of UDJ) and from Dawn Bradley: 248-543-6135 or Donna Eng: 248-524-1276.  The cost of these signs is $10.


All proceeds from photos and lawn signs help fund the Senior All Night Party which promises to be a great time for our sons. 
Lunch Account
Lunch Account payments (cash or check made payable to "U of D Jesuit") should be sent to school with your son for him to give to the Cafeteria cashiers.  Please do NOT mail Lunch Account payments to the Business Office.

Bus Passes
One-way bus passes are available in the Business Office for $5.00 each.  If you have not already completed a Registration Form, it is available on-line at http://www.uofdjesuit.org/admissions/forms/20070807_bus_registration.pdf.  Simply complete the form and mail it into the Business Office, then your son may purchase One-Way passes!  See Business Office Info below.


Cub Classroom:
Teachers are not required to have the next set of assignment grades updated and available until June 11.  Progress reports for marking period 3 are available in CubClassroom.

If you have lost your ID or password please email Mrs. Beckett.  Please include your son's name in the email request.     

*The After School Program has begun for all students in grades 7-10. Any student in grades 7-10 who is still on  campus at 3:30 must check in to the After School Program in the gym lobby. This includes student athletes.  Any 7-10 grader who is waiting for practice to start must check into the Atrium at 3:15.      Mr. Trudel

*The National Honor Society (NHS) conducts drop-in tutoring in the library on Tuesdays and Thursdays before and  after school.

OFFICE of  FAITH and SERVICE
SUPPLIES for THE HONDURAS MISSION TRIPS are DESPERATELY NEEDED
Here is the list of needed supplies. Please bring them to the SAO or have your son bring them to the Campus Minstry Office. For more information contact Holly Markeiecki-Bennetts at 313-927-2349 or email.

Retreat Information:
---The Senior Silent retreat will now be May 27 -29.
Seniors:  Any Senior wanting to make the Senior Silent Retreat May 27th - May 29th, please pick up an application in the Principal's Office.  If you already have an application, please completely fill out the form and hand it to Ms. Cuffie in the Principal's Office.  Any questions, see Mr. Marando.

School Counseling News
ACT Extended Time Testing & SAT and PSAT Extended Time Testing
If your son needs to apply for extended time for the College Entrance Exams please review the information on the School Counseling Website and scroll down.
Michigan Promise Schoalrship for Seniors:  For more information please visit:  www.michigan.gov/promise
Fact Sheet
Scholarship Bulletin has been updated on UDJ's Counseling Website under Resources/Counseling/Scholarships. Some deadlines are coming up soon. Offerings for all grades. Money is out there for you.....take the time to look for it.  These scholarships can be used at any college or university, as stated.

Summer Programs & Classes offered in the Metro Area, Out-State Michigan, Nationally and Internationally. Visit the Counseling Website for some offerings.  Click here.

NCAA Initial-Eligibility Registration:
Seniors…. If you are planning to play sports at a Division I or II college or university, you need to register with the NCAA. More information at the Counseling Website.
College Counseling
College Scholarship information is also available through the College Counseling web page: Scholarships
Mothers' Club
Senior Mothers' Farewell Evening
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
6:30 p.m. Mass
Dinner and Program follow

DADS' CLUB
14th Annual Father & Son Golf Outing!
The outing will be at Rackham Golf Course, adjacent to the Detroit Zoo on Monday, June 9, 2008. Registration and Continental Breakfast is from 7:00 - 8:00 a.m., shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. Cold beverages on the course, snack at the turn and lunch and prizes at the finish. The cost is only $100/Father & Son, $50/single. Single golfers (both Dads and boys) are needed to round out foursomes, so don't be shy if you don't have someone to partner with. Download the registration form at the Dads' Club website or see Mr.  David Gumbel in the Jesuit Residence.  Forms on website for registration.
Forms can be dropped off in the SAO in the Dads’ Club mailbox.

Dads' Club Events
     * May Dad’s Club Meeting – May 14th
              Canceled due to Seniors' Honors Ceremony

     *  Academy Field Day Wednesday, May 28, at Belle Isle
              Looking for some academy dads to help out

     *  Annual Golf Outing – June 9th – Rackham Golf Course, Huntington Woods
                 Forms on website for registration and hole sponsorships
      *  End of Year “Steakout” and Elections - June 11th, 6:00pm - Courtyard at UDJ
               All Dads’ invited, this is a good event to get involved, invite another Dad, RSVP’s appreciated.
               Steak, Adult Beverages and Good Times
       *  Officer Elections
                  We will need a new Secretary for next year
      
            Nominations will be taken for all positions
                   Also looking for event chairpersons for next year
If you are interested in any of these events, please contact our email address: udjdadsclub@comcast.net
Business Office
HOURS
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Closed: 12:00 noon - 1:00p.m.
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
UDJ Bus Passes
     One-way: $5.00 each
     One-way Semester Pass:  $270.00
     2-way Semester Pass:  $540.00 
DDOT Bus Passes
Special Student Savings passes are available for purchase in the Business Office for $2.00, stop by the Business Office for a brochure.
U of D Jesuit Bus Transportation for 2008/2009 School Year
Bus transportation to and from U of D Jesuit is available to all students. Buses will follow three different routes with pick-up and drop-off points at various parish locations. For more information: Bus Transportation Transportation guidelines for 2008/2009 are also available.
Cub Rides is now available as a tool to help U of D Jesuit families arrange carpools with other students' families.
ATHLETICS
Congratulations to the Cub Varsity Golfers on their 148-149 victory over Brother Rice on Wednesday at Oakland Hills.  Senior Eric "Feed the Beast" Keast was a medalist with an even par 35.  Junior Ryan Alger shot 36, Senior Andy "Poochie" Pung and Freshman Joe "Joe-Joe" Hooks finished the scoring.  The victory lifted the Cubs to a 7-1 record.  They became Catholic League Central Division Champions for the first time in decades.  Way to go Cubs!
Cheer the Cubs!

MON   12
4:00PM
Boys Varsity Track @ Divine Child High School

4:00PM
Boys Freshman Baseball @ Brother Rice High School

4:00PM
Boys Varsity Baseball Vs. Brother Rice High School

4:00PM
Boys Freshman Golf @ De La Salle Collegiate High Sch

5:30PM
Boys Freshman Baseball @ Brother Rice High School

6:00PM
Boys Varsity Baseball Vs. Brother Rice High School

TUE   13
TBA
Boys Varsity Golf - CHSL Championships

5:00PM
Boys Freshman Lacrosse @ Utica Eisenhower

WED   14
3:05PM
Boys Freshman Golf Vs. De La Salle Collegiate High Sch

4:00PM
Boys Junior Varsity Baseball @ Brother Rice High School

6:00PM
Boys Junior Varsity Baseball @ Brother Rice High School

THU   15
TBA
Boys Varsity Golf - Wayne County Invitational

9:00AM
Boys Varsity Golf Vs. Southgate Anderson High School

9:00AM
Boys Varsity Golf Vs. Southgate Anderson High School

4:00PM
Boys Freshman Baseball Vs. Divine Child High School

5:15PM
Boys Freshman Lacrosse @ Cranbrook Kingswood School

FRI   16
TBA
Boys Varsity Track - MHSAA Regionals

4:30PM
Boys Junior Varsity Lacrosse @ De La Salle Collegiate High Sch

SAT   17
TBA
Boys Varsity Lacrosse @ Midwest Tournament

TBA
Boys Varsity Track - MHSAA Regionals

TBA
Boys Junior Varsity Golf - Match Play vs DLS @ U of M GC

10:00AM
Boys Academy #1 Track - CYO Track Championships

10:00AM
Boys Freshman Lacrosse @ De La Salle Collegiate High Sch

11:00AM
Boys Academy #1 Baseball Vs. St. Valentine

11:00AM
Boys Varsity Baseball Vs. Renaissance High School

1:00PM
Boys Varsity Baseball Vs. Renaissance High School


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