RONCALLI HIGH SCHOOL WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - October 11, 2019

NOTE: With fall break next week, there will be no weekly e-newsletter on October 18th.

MARCHING BAND ISSMA GOLD

The Rebel band earned a Gold rating at the ISSMA Festival Marching Band contest on Saturday, October 5th. The band performed their show "Celebration.” The band would like to thank the Roncalli Band parents and our community for their support.

VOLLEYBALL CIRCLE CITY CONFERENCE CHAMPS & COUNTY CHAMPS

TENNIS SECTIONAL CHAMPS

FALL BREAK

School will resume on Monday, October 21. We hope all in the Roncalli Family have a restful, enjoyable fall break!

STARS INFORMATIONAL MEETING

Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Roncalli High School, Media Center

There will be an informational meeting for parents of 8th graders diagnosed with any type of disability. Learn the process to secure your student’s accommodations on the Roncalli High School placement test, hear details about the STARS resource program, and gain an understanding of the application and scheduling process for STARS students enrolling at Roncalli.

Please bring a copy of your student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP) or Individual Service Plan (ISP) as well as the school psychological evaluation establishing special education eligibility. Your school’s resource staff can assist you in gathering this required documentation.

Please RSVP to mroberts@roncalli.org.

RONCALLI HIGH SCHOOL TOURS

Did you know that you can schedule a tour of Roncalli High School during school hours to see what a typical day looks like? If you are curious, contact Director of Admissions & Marketing Allie Ross today to set up a tour! Allie can be reached at (317) 787-8277, ext. 243.

GREETINGS FROM GUIDANCE

Blessings from the Guidance Team!

College Rep Visits

When we return from Fall Break, representatives from the following schools will be visiting Roncalli.

Savannah College of Art and Design
Ohio University
University of Louisville
Illinois Wesleyan University
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
University of St. Francis
Saint Mary’s College
Williams College

Remember, students must sign-up via Naviance by 7:30 AM THE DAY BEFORE THE VISIT if they would like to attend these rep visits. Please encourage your students to take a look at Naviance and sign up to meet with the representatives from their schools of interest!!

Learn More

Career Day at Roncalli

Roncalli’s Annual Career Day will be held on Friday, November 8. Professionals from around the community will be here to meet with current RoncallI Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors in twenty minute increments. The link to sign up can be found through Canvas. Please contact Angela Maly with questions.

Apply to Colleges NOW!! November 1st Deadline!

Did you know most colleges have an application deadline of November 1st for students to be considered for their merit based scholarships? It’s true!! The earlier your student is accepted, the more scholarship money these colleges have to distribute. Why wait!?! Students, don’t delay in notifying counselors, teachers, or coaches if you need a letter of recommendation from them. They want to write the best recommendation possible for you and they need some time to do this! Parents, please encourage your student to complete their college applications and any necessary essays as soon as possible!!

Center for Leadership Development – Key to College Admissions Day

Center for Leadership Development would LOVE to have your students involved in their final fall program. Saturday, October 12th, CLD holds their Emerging Scholars – Keys to College Admissions Day at Crispus Attucks High School from 10AM – 1:30 PM. This FREE event is open to ALL High School students & parents as it provides incredible information about all things college! More information and registration can be found here.

Colts Sports and Business Forum at Lucas Oil Stadium

Join the Colts on Tuesday, October 22, 6:00 PM for the second annual Colts Sports and Business Forum! Here you will experience a private tour of Lucas Oil Stadium, hear speakers from different Colts front office departments discussing their careers, and take part in an open Q&A forum. Tickets for this event start at $50 and include a ticket to the Colts vs Dolphins game on November 10th! For questions, please contact Briannah Poe at 317-808-5154.

Act Six Indianapolis

An initiative of Shepherd Community Center, Act Six is Indianapolis’ only full-tuition, full-need urban leadership award. Act Six will select approximately 14 of Indianapolis’ most promising urban leaders for scholarships to Oakland City University and Taylor University. For more information or to apply click here.

WALKATHON 2019

“REBELS - WALK THIS WAY”

If you’d like to participate in the Walkathon but can’t find the time to volunteer, please consider donating a gift card to be given to the students as a prize for raising $100 or more. Gas cards, movie passes, fast food gift cards are all fabulous awards for our busy teens!

The Walkathon is Tuesday, October 29th. (The rain date is scheduled for October 31st.)

Turn in dates are in the cafeteria during all lunch periods on Wednesday, October 23th, Thursday, October 24th, Friday, October 25th and Monday, October 28th. Any money turned in after lunch on October 28th must be turned in to Mrs. Endris in the Advancement Office. Money must be turned in by October 28th in order for the student to participate in the walk. Please email Jeen Endris if you have any questions.

Donate

FAQs

PARENT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

The Honors Economics students will be participating in a Community Poverty Simulation and we need 20-22 parent volunteers to run this event. We will be working at the Roncalli gym on October 29th, 7:30 AM - 10:30 AM. If you are available and interested in joining this experience please contact Betsy Strader for further information.

TRANSPORTATION NEWS

WE CAN HELP YOU!

Find us on Facebook for carpooling/transportation information.

Transportation on Facebook

RONCALLI AWARD JACKETS

Roncalli Award Jackets – A sales representative from Awards America will be in the cafeteria on Tuesday, October 22 from 5-7 PM and during all lunch periods on Wednesday, October 23 to take orders for all students interested in purchasing a Roncalli Award Jacket this year. This will be the ONLY opportunity to order an Award Jacket and receive it before the Christmas holidays. The next ordering opportunity for these jackets will not be until late winter for spring delivery.

Payment will be required at the time of order, with checks to be made out to Roncalli High School.

Info/Price Sheet

REBEL JUNIORS VOLLEYBALL CLUB

Rebel Juniors is a volleyball club for youth girls started by Roncalli coaches for perspective Roncalli volleyball athletes.

Open Gym: Sunday, October 20th Roncalli Main Gym

11’s-12’s 5-6:30 PM
13-14’s 6:30-8 PM

Learn More

Tryouts

Sunday, October 27th Roncalli Main Gym

11’s 2-3:15 PM
12’s 3-4:15 PM
13’s 4-5:15 PM
14’s 4:45-6 PM

Monday, October 28th Roncalli Bubble

11-12’s 6-7:30 PM
13-14’s 7:30-9 PM

Age Groups:

14 & Under Division: Players who were born on or after September 1st, 2005
13 & Under Division: Players who were born on or after September 1st, 2006
12 & Under Division: Players who were born on or after September 1st, 2007
11 & Under Division: Players who were born on or after September 1st, 2008
Practices will be 2-3 times a week. Times and location will vary based on gym availability.
Teams will play all day tournaments (either on Saturday and/or Sunday) 1-2 times per month starting in January. The season will end Mid-March.

Please follow @Rebelvball on Instagram for updates. If you have any questions, feel free to email rebeljuniorsvolleyball@gmail.com.

LIVE STREAMS NEXT WEEK

If you can’t make it to the game next week, you can catch the live video stream on the Rebel Media Network.

Football

October 18, 7:00 PM vs. Guerin Catholic

YouTube

Rebel 5ive Podcast

Ladies Lacrosse Fundraiser

SSFC TRIVIA NIGHT

In partnership with Ascension St. Vincent, here is information that you might find useful.

Five breast cancer screening guidelines women need to know

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States, second only to skin cancer. Breast cancer typically has no symptoms when the tumor

is small and most easily treated, which is why screening for early detection is so important.

The American Cancer Society offers the following recommendations to help guide conversations with your doctor about screening for breast cancer.

Women ages 40 to 44 should have the choice to start annual breast cancer screening with mammograms (x-rays of the breast) if they wish to do so.
Women age 45 to 54 should get mammograms every year.
Women 55 and older should switch to mammograms every 2 years, or can continue yearly screening.
Screening should continue as long as a woman is in good health and is expected to live 10 more years or longer.
All women should be familiar with the known benefits, limitations, and potential harms linked to breast cancer screening.

Women should also know how their breasts normally look and feel and report any breast changes to a health care provider right away. Even though the number of women who fit into this category is very small, some women -- because of their family history, a genetic tendency, or certain other factors -- should be screened with MRIs along with mammograms, according to the American Cancer Society.

Providers at Ascension St. Vincent recommend that you talk with a health care provider about your risk for breast cancer and the best screening plan for you.

This health tip is provided by Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St.Vincent. Schedule a pediatric appointment online, anytime GetPeytonManningCare.com.

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CIRCLE OF FAITH ANNUAL FUND

PLEASE PRAY

For the repose of the soul of Richard Grontkowski, father of Miki Lewinski Administrative Assistant Fine Arts, who passed away this week.
For the repose of the soul of Ronnie Kirk, father of Joey Kirk Roncalli’s Web Design Teacher, who passed away recently.
For the Katie Dollens family, who suffered a house fire last weekend.
For Darla Armbruser, wife of Gary Armbruster R’81, who is experiencing health issues.
For the Crowe Family, as Brian Crowe, father of freshman Iain Crowe, recovers from a lung transplant.
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 illness and for their families and caregivers.
For the men and women of our armed forces and their families, especially our Roncalli High School alums who are 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.