RONCALLI HIGH SCHOOL WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - September 20, 2019

After the presentations, the homecoming festivities will continue under the big tent with food, drink and a live band performance by local favorite “Tastes Like Chicken.” This is an over 21 gathering, and tickets to the tent party are $10 which include food and band. Beverages will be available for purchase.

To purchase your tickets for the tent party, please contact Gary Armbruster at 317-787-8277 ext. 242.

1. If not clearly dressed in the day’s theme, students must be in school uniform.
2. Regular dress code guidelines apply. Exceptions include hats and shorts of modest style that are directly relevant to the day’s theme. For clarification, contact Mr. Crissman.

We will be using the online ticketing system for the concerts. Tickets can be purchased at roncalli.booktix.com. Tickets are $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for Roncalli students and children 14 years old and younger. Remember to print off your tickets and bring them with you to the show. Tickets will be scanned at the entrance to the auditorium. VIP card holders will need to contact Miki Lewinski or 317-787-8277 ext. 249 for a special promo code to access your free tickets.

Christian College Fairs

Your Story. God’s Design. Are you seeking a college experience where the Christian faith is woven into the very fabric of the institution? Check out these Christian College Fairs NEXT WEEK!! For more information: ChristianCollegeFairs.com

• Wednesday, Sept. 25 - 11 AM - 1 PM @ Covenant Christian High School
• Thursday, Sept. 26 - 6:30-8:30 PM @ Heritage Christian School Cafetorium

Scholarship Information Updated

Please check out the carousel outside of the Guidance office for updated information on scholarships for college bound seniors!

2020 United States Senate Youth Program

Two Indiana students will be selected to earn a $10,000 college scholarship and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. on March 7-14, 2020. Eligible students are high school juniors and seniors who are currently serving in leadership roles in student government:

• Student body president, vice president, secretary, or treasurer
• Class president, vice president, secretary, or treasurer
• Student council representative
• National Honor Society officer (including discipline-based Honor Society such as the National English and Social Studies Honor Societies that include service components)
• Student representative elected or appointed to a district, regional, or state level civic or educational organization.

College Go! Week

This week Roncalli High School and the entire state of Indiana are celebrating College Go! Week. It is a time for students in all grades to look to the future and consider education beyond high school. During College Go! Week, students are encouraged to complete the following:

• Seniors: Complete college applications now. Don’t Wait! Many schools waive application fees at this time!
• Juniors: Schedule 2 college visits/Job Shadows now. Register for the Feb ACT, and/or March SAT
• Sophomores: Schedule 1 college visit/Job Shadow now. Attend Future Planning Meeting for Sophomores and Freshmen 10/9
• Freshmen: Schedule 1 college open house visit now, Attend Future Planning Meeting for Sophomores and Freshmen 10/9
• ALL STUDENTS are encouraged to use Naviance to research their educational options beyond high school – including two or four year colleges, apprenticeship programs, religious vocation programs, and military options.

This week we encourage all students to take these important steps toward making your future dreams come true! Look for more great tips about choosing and applying to colleges here

FAFSA NIGHT

FAFSA forms will be available October 1. Roncalli will host FAFSA Night in the Roncalli auditorium on Wednesday, October 2 at 7:00 to answer any questions you may have concerning FAFSA and the importance of filling it out. Don’t drag your feet! Get this important document filled out and sent in asap!! Click here for more information.

The Roncalli High School Guidance Department invites all Spanish-speaking families of current juniors and seniors to attend Spanish College Planning Night in the Media Center on Wednesday, October 2 at 7:00 PM. Topics covered will include: campus visits, college majors, admissions requirements, when to apply and how to pay for college. We hope to see you there!

Calling for parent volunteers to help with the walkathon. Please email Jeen Endris if you’d like to get involved.

This year’s Walkathon is Tuesday, October 29th. (The rain date is scheduled for October 31st.) The Walkathon is the only all school fundraiser in which Roncalli students are asked to participate. Every dollar raised through Walkathon funds provides needs-based tuition assistance for Roncalli families.

Students and parents are now able to track electronically their academic points totals and awards they have received through the following steps: Go to Family Link, enter student's email/password they made, and scroll down to RRR Academic Awards Program Points. Total points should be displayed for the student.

Please direct any questions about the Academic Awards program to Rita Boyle.

• If your family is in need of assistance with transportation, please email Andi Baker or call 317-787-8277, ext. 221. Please provide her with the following details (your name, contact information, major crossroads near where you live and what your needs are (ride to school, home from school or both). We will make every effort to connect you with another Roncalli family that can assist with your transportation needs.
• If your family/student is willing to assist other Roncalli families/students with a ride to school and/or home from school, please contact Andi Baker and provide her with the same information as noted in the first paragraph. This can be an excellent way for your family/student to benefit from some extra gas money.

We have the following Roncalli families who are in need of some assistance with transportation. If your family would like to pick up some additional gas money and provide assistance for one of these families would you please email Andi Baker or call 317-787-8277, ext. 221.

• Southport & Acton Road: Needs ride home after school. Willing to pay!
• Edgewood and Arlington-Shelbyville Rd and Arlington (Buck Creek Woods): Needs rides home from school willing to take someone to school in the area or pay gas money.
• Carefree North subdivision off of County Line Road: Needs ride home after school. Willing to pay for gas!
• E. Raymond & S. Franklin (Raymond Park.): Carpool to and/or from school.

Please encourage your sons/daughters to check their MobileServe app on a regular basis to see the status of their service logs. If they see a green check mark next to a log, then it has been approved. If they see a red X mark next to the service log, it has been rejected and they need to see Mr. Striby to rectify the issue in question. If there is no mark next to the log, it is waiting for email verification from the adult supervisor.

Any and all questions can be directed to Mr. Striby 317-787-8277 ext 256.

How do I get one? You can purchase a minimum half page ad for $275 in the Roncalli 2019-20 Performing Arts Book. The Performing Arts Book is distributed at all major fine arts performances and concerts and features pictures of our seniors in the performing arts program as well as pictures of the many different performing arts ensembles and groups.

To purchase an ad in the Performing Arts book, contact a performing arts student or Mike Lewinski or Miki Lewinski.

Ad prices are as Follows:

• Business Card Size-$65
• ¼ Page Ad-$165
• ½ Page Ad-$275
• Full Page Ad-$450

The Roncalli Performing Arts Book Ad Campaign is the primary fundraiser for the Performing Arts Booster. All proceeds from Performing Arts book campaign goes directly to support the Performing Arts at Roncalli.

Becoming a REBEL VIP MEMBER is a GREAT way to support Roncalli, promote your business or recognize your student and provide a significant savings for your family!