RONCALLI HIGH SCHOOL WEEKLY NEWSLETTER - September 17, 2021
NATIONAL MERIT SEMIFINALISTS
Roncalli is pleased to announce that three of the seniors from the Class of 2022 were selected as National Merit Semifinalists. Adelle Burkhardt, Jack Rittenhouse and Amanda Wolf have all been recognized among the most high achieving students in our state. These academically talented high school seniors have the opportunity to continue in the competition for some 7,500 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $30 million that will be offered next spring.
RONCALLI CIRCLE OF FAITH DISTINCTION DINNER
Celebrate together at the Roncalli High School Circle of Faith Distinction Dinner on September 23, 2021 at Roncalli High School in the Ascension St. Vincent Gymnasium beginning at 5:30 PM.
Join us as we honor individuals from the Roncalli community with awards recognizing contributions to our school, our church and our world. Guests will celebrate all that makes Roncalli what it is today while hearing more about what comes next for our school.
- Bernie Price - Honorary Alumna
- Jerry Ross - Honorary Alumnus
- Mary McCoy R’79 - Alumna of the Year
- Jim Ratliff - St. John XXIII Award
- John Smith - Volunteer of the Year
- Food stations and social hour from 5:30 - 6:45 PM (complimentary)
- Program begins at 7 PM. Note change in times.
Click here or scan the QR code with your phone's camera.
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
First Row (left to right): Ella McCalip, Adelle Burkhardt, Natalie Summers, Far Men Iang, Allyson Biltz
Back Row (left to right): Noah Holtz, Drew Kegerreis, Joshua Renshaw, Joe Akers, Josh David
Not Pictured: Tyson Ehrgott, Anna Rosario
Congratulations to the August Students of the Month!
HOMECOMING DANCE
Saturday, September 25
8:00-10:50pm
- Semi formal attire
- No date required; come with or meet up with friends
- Cost is $10 per person (ONLY sold during lunch periods throughout spirit week September 20-25)
- Must be a Roncalli student to attend. Roncalli students must bring school ID to enter dance.
- Drop-off & pick-up on the circle; Parking in the bubble parking lot
CONGRATULATIONS 2021 HOMECOMING COURT
Front Row, Royal Ladies (left to right): Cate Lehner, Ainsley Newett, Carlie Young, Sofia Reutebuch, Emma Halter, Gabbie Conjelko, Veronica Nnatubeugo
Back Row, Royal Gentlemen (left to right): Luke Guthrie, Michael Hegwood, Lucas Erickson, Garrett Oursler, Eli Crouch, Sam Sering, Zander Hooten
Congratulations to this year's Homecoming Court nominees! The King and Queen will be crowned during homecoming festivities the weekend of September 24.
HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK
Dress Up Day Themes
- 9/20 Holiday Monday - Dress in your favorite holiday attire (NO HALLOWEEN COSTUMES)
- 9/21 Teacher vs Student Tuesday - Dress like your favorite teacher - Teachers dress like students.
- 9/22 Disney Wednesday - Dress in your favorite Disney/Cartoon gear.
- 9/23 Decade Day - Seniors - 70’s, Juniors - 80’s, Sophs - 90’s, Frosh - 00’s, Staff - Dress Decade You Were Born
- 9/24 Red, White, and ROYAL Blue Friday - Dress up in your most spirited ROYAL Roncalli gear.
- If not clearly dressed in the day’s theme, students must be in school uniform. Regular dress code restrictions apply. Exceptions include hats and shorts of modest style that are directly relevant to the day’s theme. For clarification, contact Mr. Crissman.
HOMECOMING POST GAME PARTY TICKETS
FOR ALUMNI AND FRIENDS
We are excited to be partnering with Gallagher's Pub & Eatery for this year's Homecoming After Party! Join us at the tent after the halftime presentations on Friday, September 24 for drinks, snacks, fun and music by Train Wreck!
Tickets are $10 (get yours in the Advancement Office at RHS), there will be a cash bar and you must be 21 to enter. See you there, Royals!
Must be 21 or older to attend.
RONCALLI LETTER JACKETS
A sales representative from Awards America will be in the cafeteria on Wednesday (10/6/2021) from 5:00 - 7:00 PM and during all lunch periods on Thursday (10/7/2021) to take orders for all students interested in purchasing a Roncalli Letter Jacket this year.
Payment will be required at the time of order, with checks to be made out to Roncalli High School.
Information/Price sheet may be picked up at the Main Office or the Athletic Department office.
WALKATHON 2021
“Walk a Mile, Pray Awhile”
This year’s winning Walkathon theme is "Walk a Mile, Pray Awhile" Congratulations to sophomore Lily Teipen who came up with this year’s theme!
Students will receive their yellow Walkathon 2021 payment envelopes in their eighth period class the week of September 26. Please click here to learn more about Walkathon and the FAQs.
We are asking students to submit their creative t-shirt design ideas for a chance to win $50! If you have an artistic student, encourage them to submit artwork for the official t-shirt by Wednesday, September 22 at 4 PM. Questions can be directed to Jeen Endris in the Advancement Office.
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 Thursday, October 28th. (The rain date is scheduled for October 29th.) 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.
COMMUNITY ACTION POVERTY SIMULATION
Ms. Strader's classes participated in the Community Action Poverty Simulation last week. This learning tool has been created as a way to help people understand the realities of poverty.
Students have the stressful task of providing for basic necessities and shelter on a limited budget during the course of 15-minute "weeks". They interact with human service agencies, grocers, pawnbrokers, bill collectors, ob interviewers, police officers and others. This is always an extremely eye-opening activity for our students.
Thank you to all of the volunteers who help with this experience!
LIFE ACADEMY REUNION
Past Life Academy students and families are invited to join us for our first “Roncalli Life Academy Reunion”:
- Sunday, September 26, 2021
- 2-4:00 PM
- St. Jude Pavillion
- 5353 McFarland Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46227
Join us to reconnect with friends! Snacks and games will be provided. RSVP by Wednesday, September 22nd to Julie Sommers.
SACRED SOUNDS CONCERTS
Tickets for the Sacred Sounds concerts are now available. The concerts are Monday, October 4 at 6:00 and 8:00 PM. The Advanced Women’s choir, Beginning Mixed choirs, Intermediate choir and Show choir will perform at the 6:00 PM show. The 8:00 show will feature the Advanced Women’s choir, Beginning Women’s choir, Intermediate choir and Show choir.
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 email Miki Lewinski or call 317-787-8277 ext. 249 for a special promo code to access your free tickets.
We will continue to leave one seat between groups. Masks are strongly encouraged.
CATCH THE FOOTBALL GAME TONIGHT!
Roncalli Media Network
If you can’t make it to the stadium tonight you can catch the football game on Roncalli Media Network.
Places to listen
Upcoming Broadcasts
- Girls Volleyball v. Perry Meridian - 9/20
- Boys Soccer v. Cathedral - 9/21
- Football v. Brebeuf - 9/24
RONCALLI
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
TUITION WORK PROGRAM INFORMATION
The Tuition Work Program provides for an ultra-flexible part-time job where you can...
- Sign up to work when YOU are available
- Work as many events as YOU want
- Receive an hourly rate ranging from $12-$25 depending on the event
- Sign up as many family and friends as you like to work toward your student’s tuition
- Work in premier venues with other Roncalli families
This program can really make a big impact on the amount of tuition a family has to pay. Some families work in the program to pay their entire tuition bill.
If you have questions, please contact the program administrator, Angela Maly.
If interested, sign up here.
VOLLEYBALL ALUMNI NIGHT
+ 1981 & 2006 STATE TEAM REUNIONS
LATINO FUTURE PLANNING NIGHT
El Departamento de Orientación de la Escuela Preparatoria Roncalli invita a todas las familias de habla hispana a asistir a la Noche de Planeación del Futuro el martes 6 de octubre a las 7:00 PM. Habrá una sesión para estudiantes de tercer y cuarto año (juniors/seniors) en el Centro de Vida Estudiantil (Student Life Center) que cubrirá la planificación futura, las solicitudes universitarias y el pago de la universidad. Habrá también una sesión para estudiantes de primer y segundo año (freshmen/sophomores) en el salón 111 que cubrirá cómo tener éxito en la escuela preparatoria y cómo empezar a planear para el futuro. ¡Esperamos verlos ahí!
The Roncalli High School Guidance Department invites all Spanish-speaking families of current freshmen through seniors to attend Latino Future Planning Night on Tuesday, October 6th at 7:00 PM. There will be a session for juniors and seniors in the Student Life Center that will cover future planning, college applications, and paying for college, and there will be a session for freshmen and sophomores in room 111 that will cover how to be successful in high school and how to start planning for the future. We hope to see you there!
2022-23 SCHOOL CALENDAR AT A GLANCE
ViewSUMMER FIELD STUDY 2022
- Family Information Night
- September 28, 2021
- 7:00 PM in the Roncalli Auditorium
CURRENT JUNIORS AND SENIORS
Please join us for a night of information about the upcoming 2022 Summer Field Study Adventure scheduled June 13, 2022 - June 26, 2022. The night will include the proposed itinerary, trip highlights, gear needs, and overall costs.
We are planning on hiking the San Juan Mountains of Southwest Colorado. Students will additionally soak in the natural springs in Ouray, CO, whitewater raft the Arkansas River and complete a high ropes adventure. Finally, students get the opportunity to personalize their trip choosing between canyoneering, canoeing, mountaineering, backpacking, and Capitol Reef exploration.
We invite all interested students and their families to join us for the informational night on September 28 at 7:00pm in the Roncalli Auditorium.
Please feel free to contact Mr. Crissman with any questions that you may have.
PICTURE RETAKES
On Tuesday, October 5, students will have the opportunity for picture retakes. If a student missed the first day of school, or they ordered pictures that they want retaken, this will be the day. Students that ordered pictures will need to bring in their original packet of pictures on this day. Students taking pictures this day can be out of uniform in the appropriate attire. Shorts are not permitted.
BASKETBALL TRAINING SESSIONS
GRADES 4TH - 8TH
The Roncalli Royal Boys Basketball Staff is excited to announce that we will be hosting Royal Basketball Training Sessions on six Sunday evenings this fall.
Come work on your skills with Royal coaches and players and get ready for your CYO season.
The training sessions are on September 12, 19, 26 and October 3, 17 and 24. The sessions are open to young men currently in grades 4th-8th. 4th, 5th, and 6th graders will go from 6-7 PM, while 7th and 8th graders will go from 7-8 PM. We hope this is late enough for football games to be done for the day. These sessions will all be SKILL sessions and NO scrimmaging so there is no worry about injury if your son is currently in a fall sport.
The cost is $10 per session, or you can sign up for all six sessions for $50. This deal will only be available if you pay the $50 the first night, September 12th. A local college is offering the same type of training on six Sunday evenings this fall and asking for almost $200! There is no doubt this is the best deal you will find around. The Royal coaches will work on age specific skills that your son needs to master to be successful at his level.
If you have any questions, please contact Mike Wantz! We hope to see you there each Sunday night. Please enter Door #15, which is the main entrance (west side) of the ASV Gymnasium!
SUPPORT THE PERFORMING ARTS!
The Roncalli Performing Arts is currently selling ads for the Roncalli 2021-22 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.
Ad prices are as Follows:
- Full Page Ad-$475
- Half Page Ad-$300
- Quarter Page Ad-$200
- Business Card Size-$75
Learn More
Opportunity for a “RONCALLI VIP CARD”
The purchase of a half page or larger ad will also entitle the purchaser to a VIP Card. VIP cards are good for free admittance for the card holder and 3 guests (4 total) to home sporting events ( This does not include County or IHSAA tournament events). Guests must be present with the card holder and must pick up tickets at the main ticket gate. In addition, VIP members are entitled to 4 free tickets to one performance of each of the performing arts productions (fall musical, Christmas band concert, Christmas choral concert, spring play, spring band concert and Pop’s concert) as well as early access to tickets.
To purchase an ad in the Performing Arts book, contact a performing arts student or Mike Lewinski or Miki Lewinski.
The Roncalli Performing Arts Book Ad Campaign is the primary fundraiser for the Performing Arts Booster. All proceeds from the Performing Arts book campaign goes directly to support the Performing Arts at Roncalli.
TRANSPORTATION NEWS
WE CAN HELP YOU!
Find us on Facebook for carpooling/transportation information: Roncalli High School Carpooling/Transportation
Through the years, we have proven to be very successful in helping families/students that are in need of transportation assistance(to and/or from school).
- 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 RHS family that can assist with your transportation needs.
- If your family/student is willing to assist other RHS 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.
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We have the following RHS 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.
- Needs ride home 3-4 times a week (Center Grove area)
- Needs a ride home after school, daily (Bluff and Southport Road)
- Needs a ride home Monday,Tuesday,Thursday and every other Friday. Can pay $5 a day or $20 a week. (Harding and Banta)
- Needs a ride home from school daily (Greenwood area between US 31 and 135)
- Needs a ride home from school daily (Southport Road and Franklin Road)
GUIDANCE CORNER
Please see the Roncalli Guidance Blast for these important updates!
- Future Planning Night for Juniors - Sept. 21 at 7:00PM
- Latino Future Planning Night
- SPANISH Letter from Social Worker
- Scholarship Tab: Scholarships for future medical school students
- Scholarship Tab: Coca-Cola Scholarship
- Indiana University Groups Scholarships
- College Representatives visiting Roncalli
- Seniors: College GO Week = Free Applications!!
- Two weeks ago counselors met with juniors to discuss steps they should be completing this year to prepare for life after high school. New this year, Roncalli plans to offer the SAT at Roncalli for juniors only on Thursday, March 3rd. Students DO NOT need to register for this test. Roncalli is also offering the ACT at school on Saturday, February 12th for juniors and seniors. Students SHOULD register for this test at act.org.
Learn More
MATERNITY LEAVE COVERAGE
Mrs. Jessica Gattuso and her husband Tom welcomed Griffin Anthony to the world on Thursday, September 9th! In her absence, you and your child should reach out to the following counselor if you need anything.
VACCINATION INFORMATION FOR TEENS
PLEASE PRAY
- For the repose of the soul of Greg Kavanaugh, a member of the Roncalli custodial staff, who passed away unexpectedly last weekend. May God comfort his family during this difficult time and grant them peace.
- For Sr. Cathay Anne Lepore, Hon’06, long time teacher at Roncalli, who is recovering from surgery.
- For Dennis Stephenson Hon’93, who is battling serious health issues.
- For Bill Mullen Hon’14, who is battling serious health issues.
- For Kathy Tinder, long time teacher at Roncalli, who continues to battle serious health issues.
- 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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