RONCALLI HIGH SCHOOL WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - April 9, 2021
BISHOP VOCATIONS ESSAY WINNER NEW
Congratulations to sophomore Ansley Bishop who is one of the winners selected in the Serra Club of Indianapolis 2021 John D. Kelley Vocations Essay Contest! Bishop and her parents are invited to an awards luncheon recognizing her achievement. She and the other winners will read their essays, receive a plaque and a cash prize. We are proud of you, Ansley!
FOURTH QUARTER PROGRESS REPORTS
Next Friday (April 16) marks the halfway point of the fourth quarter grading period. Parents are strongly encouraged to check their child's grades and contact any teacher(s) for whom there are questions or concerns. Parents may also reach out to their child's school counselor if they have questions, concerns or just want to check in with them.
Any parent that is still not clear on how to check their child's grades and/or experiences any challenges in checking their child's grades should reach out to our Director of Technology Integration, Jenny Carroll.
SENIOR ACTIVITIES INFORMATION
Senior Mass - Friday, April 30
Seniors Last Day of School - Friday, May 14
Senior Picnic - Monday, May 17
Senior Prom - Wednesday, May 19
Baccalaureate - Friday, May 21, 6:00 PM
Graduation - Saturday, May 22, 9:00 AM
EXAM WEEK INFORMATION
- Monday, May 17 (Exams in periods 1, 3, 5); dismissal at 12:30 PM
- Tuesday, May 18 (Exams in periods 2, 4, 6); dismissal at 12:30 PM
- Wednesday, May 19 (Exams in periods 7, 8); dismissal at 11:05 AM
VACCINATION INFORMATION FOR TEENS
ABOVE AND BEYOND
Congratulations to senior Conner Wray, Boys Golf, who was recognized as the Above and Beyond Player of the Week by coach Jim Poole and Jersey Mike’s Subs!
ROYAL SPONSOR OF CELEBRATION RONCALLI
Support needs based tuition assistance by becoming a Royal Sponsor at this year's Celebration Roncalli virtual event. You as an individual (or family) can make a difference in the life of a family in need!
Only 50 Royal Sponsorships available!
To thank you for your commitment to Roncalli, Royal Sponsors will receive a Roncalli charcuterie board, handcrafted by the Roncalli Industrial Arts students. Each board will be branded with the Roncalli R so that your celebration of Roncalli will continue long after the event is over. Your board will be delivered to your home with a variety of scrumptious items just in time for the Celebration Roncalli event on Saturday, April 24!
CELEBRATION RONCALLI
April 24, 2021
Virtual Event 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Silent Auction: Opens Monday, April 19, 2021
Premier LIVE Auction: Bidding Begins 7:00 PM, April 24th
Although we would all like to come together to celebrate Roncalli, we will virtually for one more year. Join us online for the 23rd Annual Roncalli High School fundraiser!
In the spirit of thanksgiving and social distancing, Celebration Roncalli will be a night of testimonials, a silent auction and student entertainment - from the comfort of your own home. We invite you to dress up or dress down, but please join us for an event that matters so much to Roncalli families in need of tuition assistance.
100% of the funds raised from this event benefit Roncalli families in need of tuition assistance. Because this is a virtual event with few expenses, we have the opportunity to raise even more money for our families in need. This year, we can make an even greater impact!
Starting at 8 AM, Monday, April 19th, you will be able to start bidding on the silent auction items. During the week you'll get sneak peaks at the Premier LIVE items that will be up for bid beginning Saturday, April 24th at 7:00 PM.
Roncalli needs you now more than ever to help raise funds for needs-based tuition assistance. Please join us as we celebrate Roncalli and donate to enable future generations to be part of the Roncalli tradition of excellence!
WIN $10,000!
NOT MANY RAFFLE TICKETS LEFT!
Celebration Roncalli High Stakes Raffle tickets cost $100 each and can be purchased with cash or check. Just download the betting form at roncalli.org/celebration and send it in. Or Purchase with cash or check in the Roncalli Advancement Office. Contact Jeen Endris or Gary Armbruster to get yours today!
There will only be 350 tickets sold! Winning tickets for the $10,000* Grand Prize through 3rd place will be announced during Celebration Roncalli on April 24, 2021.
For more information and a complete list of rules, please visit roncalli.org/celebration.
All proceeds benefit Roncalli families in need of tuition assistance.
- $10,000 Grand Prize*
- $2,000 2nd Place
- $500 3rd Place
- $500 Early Bird Prize - CONGRATULATIONS Joanne Banta!
*Based on selling 350 tickets. Payout will be based on a percentage of tickets sold. Grand prize= 20%, 2nd Place=5%, 3rd Place=1%
If you’re not familiar with Celebration Roncalli, please click here to FAQs about the event.
Make a tax-deductible donation to our silent and live auctions. We are in need of the following items: vacation rentals, tickets to local sporting events like Indy 500, Colts, Pacers, Notre Dame, IU, Purdue and Butler, behind the scenes experiences, home improvement services, gift cards, etc.
If you can help or have an item to donate, please email Jeen Endris.
CIRCLE OF FAITH ANNUAL FUND
We prayerfully ask that you consider a gift to this year's Circle of Faith campaign.
Honor Your Senior
With a Brick
Have your graduate permanently etched into Roncalli's Circle of Faith! Order your $125 custom brick by May 1 to ensure its completion by graduation on May 22. Order two bricks for $200. All proceeds from brick sales benefit Roncalli's Circle of Faith fund to provide needs-based tuition assistance.
What can I put on the brick?
Your brick can display up to three lines of text, with 16 characters (including spaces and punctuation marks) per line.
How can I be sure the text on my brick will be correct?
When you order your brick, you will receive an acknowledgment letter that includes a verification of the engraved text. If something is spelled or listed incorrectly, please contact the Advancement Office at 317-787-8277 ext. 238 and make corrections within two weeks of receipt.
How do I order a brick?
Please download an order form from our website, roncalli.org/brick or call the Advancement Office at (317) 787-8277, ext 238.
JUNIOR ROYAL THEATRE CAMP
We are proud to announce the 15th annual Junior Royal Theatre Camp! This camp is designed for your child to have a hands-on, multi-faceted theatre experience. Campers will enjoy making new friends as they build performance skills and learn self-confidence, teamwork, and theatre abilities. Campers will be exposed to many different aspects of theatre such as drama, voice, dance, and more.
Camp will meet July 5-July 23. Camp will meet from 8:30-12:30, Monday-Friday. Registration for camp began March 2. Camp will have a limited enrollment, on a first come, first serve basis. There is a $50 non-refundable deposit required at the time of registration.
SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION
Roncalli High School will again offer many different sport camps this summer for elementary age student athletes currently in grades K-8. These camps are conducted by members of the Roncalli coaching staff and serve to provide fundamental instruction in each sport as well as a wonderful opportunity to have fun in a friendly and nourishing environment.
CAMPS for BOYS
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Wrestling
- Baseball
- Soccer
- Volleyball
- Lacrosse
CAMPS for GIRLS
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Volleyball
- Softball
- Soccer
- Gymnastics
- Cheerleading
- Lacrosse
CO-ED CAMPS
- Golf
- Tennis
- Swimming
- Diving
- Speed Development
Registration began March 1, 2021. We encourage you to please register online. We communicate camp updates via text and email. Your contact information is obtained via our online registration form. The cost for each camp/online registration is $50 per camper/per session.
Please note: Walk up registration fee - $55 per camp
For more information, please call the athletic office at Roncalli High School (317-788-4094 or 317-787-8277 ext. 263).
GREETINGS FROM GUIDANCE
Please see the RHS Guidance Blast for These Important Updates
- Senior Exit Interviews begin Tuesday!
- Attention Parents of Senior 21st Century Scholars: This week, students who have not finished all of their ScholarTrack requirements received an email listing all of the tasks that still need to be completed to earn the scholarship after graduation. Students should work to finish these requirements as soon as possible. Please reach out to school counselor, Morgan Ellis, if you have questions!
- Future Planning Event for Burmese Families
- Seniors: FAFSA Deadline - April 15
- Scholarship Updates
- Graduation Event Update
CIRCLE OF FAITH ANNUAL FUND
PLEASE PRAY
- For the repose of the soul of Roger Kreighbaum, grandfather of junior Cecilia Kramer and father of Randy Kramer R’90. May God comfort his family during this difficult time and give them peace!
- 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.
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