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Brought to you by Friends of Jones

March 15, 2022
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Inside: Parent Party....Volunteer Opportunities....Online Auction and Spring Benefit.... Joneswear In-person March Dates....and More!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SPRING FLING!

WHEN: Friday, March 18th  
SHIFT 1: 5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. 
SHIFT 2: 7:15 P.M. - 9:15 P.M.

JCP Student Government needs volunteers to assist at the upcoming student spring dance. There is some overlap in shifts to ensure there will always be enough chaperones.

Chaperones are invited to take both shifts if they want; organizers will do their best to make sure you have some time to grab a break in the middle.

If you are interested, please fill out the form here to register. You will be contacted via email to confirm your registration.


 

Did you know that YOUR donation to FOJ allows us to fund grants for JCP students, clubs, groups, teams, and departments?
 
Here are a few examples of grants funded by FOJ this year:
 
  • Orchestra transportation to perform at Carnegie Hall
  • Production costs for Drama Club
  • Black History Month balloon display
  • Girls Basketball competition prizes
  • Cameras for Digital Imaging Program
  • Judges for Debate tournaments

Please help us continue to support ALL of these amazing events and opportunities for our very own Jones community by…
 
- Donating an Auction item - here is the form 
 
- Buying tickets to the Gala - www.biddingforgood.com/friendsofjones
 
- Becoming a Spring Benefit Sponsor - click here 
 
Online Auction Chairs: 
Tracy Portnoy, tracy.portnoy@friendsofjones.org
Shubhada Savant, shubhada.savant@friendsofjones.org

Spring Benefit Chairs:
Hilary Kurinsky, hilary.kurinsky@friendsofjones.org
Dimple Patel, dimple.patel@friendsofjones.org
Starr Coutee, starr.coutee@friendsofjones.org

THANK YOU, JONES FRIENDS AND FAMILIES!

JCP needs volunteers for two separate events: to assist at the Jones Jam this weekend and also to help out at the school's three-day event to welcome rising Freshmen in two weeks.

Jones Jam: Jones is collaborating with students from several other CPS high schools to host the Jones Jam, a creative festival with an emphasis on computer science and gaming. We need parent/caregiver volunteers to make this a success for the students. 

DATE: Saturday, March 19
TIME: Anytime between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m

All volunteers must be approved by the CPS Volunteer Program.

If you haven’t applied yet, you may apply to become a LEVEL II volunteer here.

Then, please, submit a copy of your photo ID to Mrs. Rayburn in person or via email at trayburn@cps.edu

Please complete the sign-up form here: Jones Jam Volunteers 2022
 

In addition, JCP needs volunteers to help welcome admitted students for the class of 2022-2023. 
 
Incoming Freshmen Welcome Nights
DATES: March 28, March 30 and March 31
TIME: 5:45 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

Please contact Raquel Don if you are able to help on any of these nights or have any questions: raquel.don@friendsofjones.org
Joneswear

Be a trendsetter in your Joneswear!

Joneswear Pop-Up Shop: March Dates!
 
Get ready to shop the Joneswear Pop-Up Store! Friends of Jones is hosting two shopping dates this month to coincide with two of the Incoming Freshmen Welcome Nights. 
  • March 28, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
  • March 30, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
The Joneswear Pop-Up Shop features hoodies, t-shirts, joggers, PJ pants and more, in a variety of designs and styles to show your Eagle spirit.

Additional Joneswear Pop-Up Shops are planned for April, May and June (at least 2 per month) — watch this newsletter for dates and details. Want to check out the online store? Visit https://friendsofjones.square.site/
 

Bon Appétit! Friends of Jones funded a recent trip for the French II class to visit Chicago's Alliance Française cultural center. Here are a few photos from the trip, where students were able to spend the entire visit speaking French, while also cooking, eating, exploring the library and classrooms, and watching and discussing a French film. According to their teacher, Ms. Callan, the students had "a truly amazing experience."

The Rhythm of Spring at JCP  🌱
 
Signs of spring are all around if you look closely. In the outside world, some signs are lengthening days, wildly fluctuating temperatures, and the greening of the Chicago River. In the daily world of Jones College Prep, the focus becomes more future-oriented. Seniors are anticipating their post-high school plans, juniors are preparing for the SAT and college applications, springs sports are starting, and the school calendar is filling with arts performances and exhibits.
 
JCP’s fantastic teaching, counseling, and administrative staff all make Jones an excellent school, and they have done a tremendous job over the last two years of adapting to constant change and creating a new normal, while also maintaining the natural rhythm of preparing our students for their future. Friends of Jones is pleased to be able to support their efforts with grants made possible by your gifts to the Annual Fund.
 
Anyone can make a gift to the Annual Fund, and any size gift is welcome! There is no minimum required donation amount. Every dollar counts, and we are grateful for every dollar donated. We would love to have 100% participation from all families at Jones. If you haven’t made a donation to the Annual Fund yet, we hope you will. With your support, we can give out even more grants to our students and teachers this year!
 
If you would like to make a gift, please click on the link below. And be sure to check if your employer offers a matching option for your gift! Taking just a few minutes could double your donation!
 
FOJ is a not-for-profit organization, and all of your contributions are tax-deductible to the amount allowed by law.
 
How Can You Contribute?
With these options, it’s easy to make your Annual Fund gift today!
1. Donate Online 
2. Contribute with cash or check. Download the FOJ Annual Fund Donation Form in EnglishEspañol, or 中文 and mail your donation to the school.
3. Participate with stock or charitable trust.

 

ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS & ORGANIZATION LEADERS:
FOJ’S Corporate Banner Program Has New Pricing! 

Are you a Jones parent who owns a business or leads an organization? Or, maybe you know someone who does? If so, please consider sponsoring one of Jones' 31 lamppost banners that line State, Harrison, Dearborn, and Polk Streets in the heart of Printers Row. It's a way to say THANKS to your Jones community while getting great publicity for your organization! 

Click here or visit our website here to learn more. 

Do you like the work that Friends of Jones is doing?

Are you interested in getting involved at Jones?

Serving on the Friends of Jones Board holds various opportunities to be engaged with the school’s community.

If you are thinking about it, why not reach out and learn more? You may find a new passion by serving on the board!

Please contact FOJ’s Vice Chairperson, Raquel Don, at Raquel.Don@friendsofjones.org  or info@friendsofjones.org for more information.

Read the JCP student newspaper! Catch up on all the JCP school news, including school events, sports team results, book and movie recommendations, student and staff profiles and more. Click below to read and subscribe.

 
Join our next FOJ board meeting on April 7, 2022 at 8AM here.
Meeting ID: 843 3358 7367  Passcode: 513420 
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Visit our NEW WEB PAGE and check out all the volunteer opportunities:
 https://friendsofjones.org/volunteer/



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The funds that Friends of Jones (FOJ) raises do not go directly to Jones College Prep (JCP) and are not for the direct benefit of the school.  FOJ uses the funds it raises to provide grants at its sole discretion in response to a proposal from JCP students, student organizations and other JCP-related constituents to enrich the JCP attendance experience.  The funds FOJ raises do not belong to JCP and are not controlled by the school.
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