RONCALLI HIGH SCHOOL WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
AUGUST 9, 2024
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Clare Diez
English section of April test
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Mya Galbreath
Reading section of June test
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Claire Nettles
Reading section of June test
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Mia Nettles
Reading section of June test
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Congratulations to the above seniors who achieved a perfect score (36) on a section of the ACT that they took in April or June. Way to go, Royals! We are proud of you! | |
KENNEDY MEMORIAL PAVILION DEDICATION | |
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The Kennedy Memorial Pavilion was dedicated on Tuesday with a prayer service and blessing by chaplain coordinator Father Bob Robeson. Roncalli faculty and staff were joined by family members representing the Schoettle Family Foundation, whose lead gift was instrumental in building the pavilion. Indy Decorative Concrete, E/M Electrical and Laura Kopesky Tri-Ax were also recognized for their work on the pavilion.
The naming of the Kennedy Memorial Pavilion marks the final step in recognizing the three schools that came together to create Roncalli. This began with the Chapel of the Sacred Heart in 2010, followed by the Bishop Chartrand Gymnasium in 2021, and now culminates with the Kennedy Memorial Pavilion in 2024.
The Kennedy Memorial Pavilion will be used by students, faculty and staff of Roncalli for learning, programs and events.
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WELCOME NEW FACULTY AND STAFF | |
New teachers left to right: Greg Jansen - Science Teacher, Sam Otley R'11 - APC & Head Varsity Football Coach, Amy Garro - Theology Teacher, Reece Milligan - Social Studies Teacher and George Purdy - Personal Law Teacher | |
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New staff left to right: Brandi Young - Director of Alumni Services and Special Events and Hope Golden R'13 - Administrative Assistant for Guidance
(not pictured: Mike Sundell - Franciscan Health Athletic Trainer)
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Fall sports pictures will take place in the Ascension St. Vincent Gymnasium tomorrow, Saturday, August 10. Here is the timeline for the athletes:
8:30 AM – Freshman Football
9:00 AM – Boys/Girls XC (Varsity)
9:15 AM – Volleyball (F/JV/V)
9:45 AM – Girls Soccer (JV/V)
10:15 AM – Varsity Football
11:00 AM – Boys Soccer (JV/V)
11:30 AM – Cheer (F/JV/V)
12:15 PM – Boys Tennis/Girls Golf (Varsity)
12:30 PM – Band Seniors
Senior families be sure to order and pay for your banners on the H&R order link below. Coaches do not collect money for senior banners.
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Auditions for the musical, "Matilda," will take place on Wednesday, August 21. Audition sign-up times, forms and tech sheets will be available outside the box office beginning August 14.
Auditions will include a one-minute vocal performance as well as learning and performing a short dance piece.
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Anderson, Mrs. Bohn or Mrs. Masten.
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 30, 2024
9:15 AM DOORS OPEN
9:45 AM - 12:45 PM PROGRAM & OPEN HOUSE
RSVP now for one of the most memorable days of the school year when we host our annual Grandparents Day celebration on Friday, August 30. This year’s format will be similar to last year’s and will include an opening program for grandparents followed by an all-school liturgy and conclude with grandparents and their grandchildren having time to tour the school and campus. Grandparents and all students will be dismissed at 12:45 PM so those that wish to enjoy lunch together may do so.
We look forward to hosting hundreds of our grandparents on August 30.
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LAST CHANCE FOR SENIOR GEAR! | |
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Class of 2025 - this is the last chance to get your senior gear! Check out the link below to place your orders by Wednesday, August 14. Please note, the store will not be opened again, so make sure to place your orders ASAP.
https://rhs-seniors-106213.square.site/
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"R" SHIRT LAST ORDER CHANCE | |
Still need to order that "R" shirt? This is your last chance this school year! Online only through Sunday, August 11. | |
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The annual RHS Canned Food Drive will be held from August 19-23! Each student is asked to donate $40 or 80 cans. Families with more than one student at RHS can donate $65 or 130 cans for the family. Donations go to St. Vincent de Paul and other local food pantries.
Donating to the Canned Food Drive earns the student out-of-uniform days. There will be an early drop off on Friday, August 16 for monetary donations only in the BC gym after school from 3:05 PM - 3:30 PM. All other collections will occur in the BC gym from 6:50 AM - 7:20 AM on August 19-23.
As soon as a student donates the minimum amount of money or cans, they are out of uniform for the remainder of the week. If a student donates at the early drop off on Friday, August 16 or in the morning of Monday, August 19, they can show up out of uniform on Monday and be out of uniform for the whole week!
FRIDAY AUGUST 23 ONLY: Any donation amount ($1 or 1 can) will be accepted for a student to be out of uniform for Friday, August 23 only! Please email Sarah Rose at srose@roncalli.org with any questions!
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JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE THIS YEAR'S CIRCLE OF FAITH DISTINCTION AWARD RECIPIENTS | |
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We invite you to join us for the Circle of Faith Distinction Dinner on Thursday, September 19, as we honor individuals from the Roncalli community with awards recognizing contributions to our school, our church and our world. Guests will also be invited to support our commitment to our students, teachers and families with a gift to our 2024-25 Circle of Faith Campaign.
Roncalli High School in the Ascension St. Vincent Gymnasium
5:30 PM Social Hour
6:30 PM Program and Dinner (complimentary)
Dr. Chris Browning R'94 - Alumnus of the Year
Shea McMahon R’07 - ROYAL Award
Sister Susan Reuber and Michelle Roberts - Honorary Alumni
Diane and Joe Hollowell - St. John XXIII Award
Jason Greene R’90 - Volunteer of the Year
RSVP by Wednesday, September 11. Join us! Click this link to RSVP.
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Interested in earning some extra cash? Need service hours? Want to meet other Roncalli families? Sign up to work in the concession stands at Roncalli!
We offer concessions for all the home volleyball, football, soccer, basketball, track, lacrosse, CYO football and CYO track events/games. We have two concession stands, one in the Ascension St. Vincent Gymnasium and one at the football field.
Parents and high school students are encouraged to sign up! Students can earn service hours or $10 per shift they work. Parents can earn $20 per shift they work. Each shift is 2-3 hours in length. Friday night football games pay $30 per shift for parents and $20 for students, these shifts are 4-5 hours in length.
Please follow this link to sign up: Concessions 2024-25
Parents, please sign up in the Parent slots first. If those are full, then you can sign up in the volunteer slots. Students, you can only sign up in volunteer slots.
If you have any questions, please contact Jenny Randol at concessions@roncalli.org.
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SOCIAL WORKER PARENT/GUARDIAN LETTER | |
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Roncalli High School is pleased to have two school social workers again for the school year. The social workers are available to all students in need of support in removing barriers to academic success. The school social worker’s role is to assist the school in meeting the social, emotional and spiritual needs of its students, parents/guardians and teachers. This is done by individual sessions with students, meetings with parents or families, small groups, coordinating with other service providers, providing resources to families or students and facilitating a teamwork approach with teachers and staff at school.
If you feel your child would benefit from meeting with a social worker, for any reason, please call or email us at any time. If your student will need ongoing services, please fill out the consent form below and return it to us.
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CARPOOL - HELP NEEDED
Please consider helping with rides to and from Roncalli. Contact Andi Baker, in the main office, at abaker@roncalli.org with any carpool needs.
Needs assistance:
- Ride to school (State Road 37 & Southport, Southern Dunes)
- Ride home 1-3 days a week (McFarland & Edgewood)
- Ride home Mon. & Tues. (County Line & Combs, Latitude Apartments)
- Share rides (Mann & 144 or Southport, Mooresville area)
- Ride after school to Saints Francis & Clare (Olive Brand Road & Center Grove)
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St. Barnabas School is currently seeking a compassionate and skilled elementary teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. St. Barnabas School strives to provide an exceptional education permeated with Catholic Christian values, promoting spiritual, moral, intellectual, physical and social growth for our students. The teacher would be responsible for teaching Indiana state standards and our Catholic faith in a warm and compassionate manner. Additional duties beyond classroom management may also be assigned. Teachers must possess a valid Indiana teaching license.
In addition to completing the application at https://archindy.applicantpro.com/jobs/3421060,
applicants may send additional information directly to:
Mr. Ryan Schnarr, Principal
rschnarr@stbindy.org
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Please join us on August 17 for the gala, themed "A Century Worth Celebrating." This event wraps up our celebrations for our 100 Years of St. Roch Catholic Church (est. 1922) and St. Roch Catholic School (est. 1924).
You won't want to miss this one! The gym is being transformed, live music by 45 RPM, signature drinks and catered dinner! All food and drink catered by Grafton Peek.
Please buy tickets using this link! Roch Centennial
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ST. JUDE AUTUMN FEST 5K TO BENEFIT YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT MINISTRIES | |
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The St. Jude Parish is hosting their 2nd Annual 5K on Saturday, October 26 at 10:30 AM as a part of their Autumn Fest celebration.
The "early bird" cost for registration is only $25 through Sept 8th. Register online at www.autumnfest5k.com. Families of 3 or more that register together can receive a 20% discount by entering the promo code ‘FAMILY’
Not a runner? Sponsors and volunteers are needed! For students it's a fun way to give back and earn service hours in the process!
The CYYAM supports youth events including Marian University's Missionary Disciples Institute, NCYC, Catalyst, Summer Dayz, Impact, Alive in You mission trip and One Bread One Cup.
For more information on the race or to volunteer or donate please visit www.autumnfest5k.com.
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The Kleenex Heroes of the Classroom contest is celebrating impactful teachers/staff, and every nominated teacher receives an anonymous encouragement. Go nominate a teacher to win! | |
Every little bit counts! Make sure your Kroger card is associated with Roncalli! Go to https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards and choose "link your shopper's card" or create an account if you do not already have one. Roncalli’s code is AS409. The Roncalli community donated $7,102.05 to Roncalli last school year through the Kroger Community Rewards program! | |
INDIANA MEMBERS CREDIT UNION | |
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Indiana Members Credit Union has a debit card program where a portion of every purchase with an IMCU Roncalli debit card comes back to Roncalli. Roncalli received $2,500 from IMCU in 2023! Go to IMCU to set-up your checking account and get the Roncalli debit card.
https://www.imcu.com/personal/checking.
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PLEASE PRAY
- For blessings upon our new school year. That we may all grow closer to our Lord God.
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For the healing of Kevin Hurley R'78, Roncalli maintenance superintendent of buildings and grounds, who is recovering from an accident.
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For the healing of sophomore BC (Brayden Collins), who is battling leukemia.
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For the healing of Kevin "Isai" Martinez, R'23, who is recovering, and for his family.
- For God’s blessings and mercy upon Archbishop Charles Thompson and his ministry in shepherding the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.
- For those who struggle to find adequate food, clothing, shelter and medical services and for those most in need of God’s mercy.
- For healing of body, mind and spirit for all people dealing with depression, addiction or mental health issues.
- For strength and healing for all those fighting off life-threatening illnesses and for their families and caregivers.
- For the men and women of our armed forces and their families, especially our Roncalli High School alums serving in the military.
- For our Roncalli alums preparing for a religious vocation as a priest, religious woman or missionary.
- For vocations to the priesthood, religious life and missionary field, and that Roncalli High School and its families will provide a nurturing environment that fosters and supports these vocations.
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RONCALLI HIGH SCHOOL
(317) 787-8277
info@roncalli.org
roncalli.org
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