March 15, 2024 EDITION

| March Month At A Glance |

| 2023-2024 School Year Calendar |

| Tentative 2024-2025 School Year Calendar |

We are now scheduling voucher application appointments! Please utilize the following link to schedule your appointment with Mariana Sauceda. You will need to bring your 2023 tax return as well as any other income documentation for your household.

Financial aid applications are due by March 31, 2023. Applications are to be submitted through FACTS and there is a $40 application fee.

CARDINAL RITTER SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Cardinal Joseph E. Ritter Memorial Scholarship

Cardinal Joseph E. Ritter was born on July 20, 1892 in New Albany, Indiana. He was the first Archbishop of Indianapolis and is known for his groundbreaking efforts in desegregating the Indianapolis Catholic schools in 1937. He was made Cardinal in 1961 while serving as the Archbishop of St. Louis. Joseph Ritter was the only Archbishop of our Archdiocese ever to be named a Cardinal. While in St. Louis, he continued his work of integrating the Catholic schools. Cardinal Ritter serves as an example for our students, staff ,and graduates. We honor his efforts toward achieving social justice by awarding this memorial scholarship in the amount of $500 to deserving 8th grade students who plan to attend Cardinal Ritter for their freshman year.

Application Deadline April 30, 2024

Monsignor John Ryan Scholarship

Monsignor John Ryan was a pastor at St. Anthony Parish for 35 years and Dean of the Indianapolis West Deanery for over 20 years. He was very dedicated to his people and always concerned about the education of the students in the West Deanery. This scholarship of $2000 is awarded to a student who attends St. Anthony, St. Anne, St. Gabriel, St. Joseph,, St. Michael or St. Susanna.

Application Deadline May 3, 2024

Joyner Scholarship

The Joyner Scholarship is offered to any African American student in grades 8-11 who attends Cardinal Ritter High School. The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded during the fall of the following school year. 

Application Deadline May 3, 2024

Joseph Sweeney Memorial Scholarship

The Joseph Sweeney Memorial Scholarship has been established to celebrate Joseph’s uniquely combined gifts of academic achievement, work ethic, humble helpful character, and strong Catholic faith. This scholarship will be awarded annually to a rising senior and applied toward the student’s tuition during their senior year.

Application Deadline March 27, 2024

Our summer uniform sale is scheduled for

Friday July 12^th from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm & Saturday July 13^th from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. Tommy Hilfiger will also be taking orders. Gym Uniforms, school uniforms, and Spirit Wear is sold at this time. This is also when we hold the Used Uniform Sale put on by Parent Club. 

CLASS RING

CEREMONY

Congratulations to those Raiders who received their class rings this week..

RAIDERS MAKE ICC ALL CENFERENCE TEAM!

Xavier Highbaugh

Devin Bolden

CONGRATULATIONS!

We are very excited to prepare for the 2024 CYO Track & Field Season. This year, we want an entire West Deanery Team on the Cardinal Ritter Junior High track team, with all schools represented. You can register at https://forms.gle/YZs6dUathfZ1d8398CRJHS Track.

We will have practices on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Cardinal Ritter High School track. The first practice will be Monday, March 25th. We will have 6 - 7 meets (this includes the All City Prelim and Finals meets) on Sundays in April and May 2024. The meets usually start around 1 pm (possible exceptions are All City Prelim and Finals meets). The schedule will be distributed once received. The cost is $50.

We need payment by the first track meet. You can pay by cash or check; please bring payment to practice before the first track meet. 

We are also looking for parent volunteers to help with practices and meets. Please let us know if you can help or if you know anyone on the registration form. 

We look forward to coaching your runner(s). For any questions, email cyosportsstmonica@gmail.com.

CYO Track & Field events

- Sprint/Hurdles (50M, 100M, 200M, 400M, 100H - Cadets Only)

- Distance (400M, 800M, 1600M)

- Field Events (Long Jump, High Jump - Cadets Only)

- Field Events (Shot/Baseball/Kickball/Softball)

- Relays (4x100, 800 Medley-100M, 100M, 200M, 400M)

~ CYO CRJHS Track Coach

Kimberly Brownridge

Estamos muy emocionados de prepararnos para la temporada de atletismo CYO 2024. Este año, queremos un equipo completo del Decanato de West en el equipo de atletismo de Cardinal Ritter Junior High, con todas las escuelas representadas. Puedes registrarse en  https://forms.gle/YZs6dUathfZ1d8398CRJHS Track.

Tendremos prácticas los lunes y miércoles de 5:30 pm a 7:00 pm en la pista de Cardinal Ritter High School. La primera práctica será el lunes 25 de marzo. Tendremos de 6 a 7 encuentros (esto incluye los encuentros preliminares y finales de All City) los domingos de abril y mayo de 2024. Los encuentros generalmente comienzan alrededor de la 1 p. m. (las posibles excepciones son los encuentros preliminares y finales de All City). El cronograma se distribuirá una vez recibido. El costo es $50.

Necesitamos el pago antes de la primera competencia de atletismo. Puede pagar en efectivo o con cheque; por favor traiga el pago a la práctica antes de la primera competencia de atletismo.

También estamos buscando padres voluntarios para ayudar con las prácticas y las competiciones. Háganos saber si puede ayudar o si conoce a alguien en el formulario de registro.

Esperamos poder entrenar a sus corredores. Si tiene alguna pregunta, envíe un correo electrónico a cyosportsstmonica@gmail.com.

Eventos de atletismo de CYO

- Velocidad/Vallas (50M, 100M, 200M, 400M, 100H - Solo cadetes)

- Distancia (400M, 800M, 1600M)

- Eventos de campo (salto de longitud, salto de altura - solo cadetes)

- Eventos de campo (Tiro/Béisbol/Kickball/Softbol)

- Relevos (4x100, 800 Combinados-100M, 100M, 200M, 400M)

~ CYO CRJHS Track Coach

Kimberly Brownridge

NOW HIRING!

Business Assoc. at St Anthony Catholic School

We are conducting a candidate search for the position of Business Associate at St Anthony Catholic School. Must be bilingual with excellent organizational skills and be able to work with financial information including spreadsheets. Interested candidates should contact Mark Robinson at mrobinson@cardinalritter.org . 

Indiana Members Credit Union has a debit card program where a portion of every purchase with an IMCU Cardinal Ritter debit card comes back to Cardinal Ritter . IMCU continues to support our local community. Go to IMCU to set-up your checking account and get the Cardinal Ritter debit card.  https://www.imcu.com/personal/checking.

Shopping to Support CRHS

You can support Cardinal Ritter by shopping at Kroger and Office Max along with getting rewards from Box Tops and Coke for our school. Visit our website to find out more details

JUNIOR HIGH PARENTS -

ILEARN English/Language Arts and Mathematics testing is coming up in mid-April for all junior high students. The dates are noted below -

7th grade students: 4/15-4/22

8th grade students: 4/23-4/26

JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL PARENTS -

Any student taking Biology will also complete the ILEARN Biology assessment in late April/early May. If a student has already taken ILEARN Biology, the student does not need to retest again. All testing will be in Biology class 4/30-5/3.

Please contact the guidance office if you have any questions.

Free Programs for Girls interested in Coding

We offer two free virtual programs:

A 2-week immersion program or a 6-week self-paced experience that will allow students an opportunity to learn in a style that works best for them while making meaningful connections.

All high school students who identify as girls or non-binary can apply, and no prior computer science experience is required.

Register by 3/22/24

Click below to learn more:

https://www.exploradoor.com/programs/1102023

Mayor’s Youth Leadership Council

The MYLC is a partnership between Leadership Indianapolis, the Marion County Commission on Youth, and the City of Indianapolis. It will serve two primary functions: (1) to train young people to become civically engaged now and to build a sense of civic responsibility in them for the future, and (2) to provide an advisory group to the Mayor and city government that will keep them connected to the issues of young citizens.

Apply by May 1st 2024

MYLC Focus?

MYLC members will be introduced to several issues facing Indianapolis and then engage in substantive discussions utilizing their own perspectives as well as those they learned through community conversations and listening sessions with their peers. In addition to monthly meetings, MYLC members will have the opportunity to experience Indianapolis through their Community Impact Days (community service), meet a variety of City leaders, explore various organizations and civic community events.

MYLC structure:

·      25 students serve on the council

·      10 Meetings per year, an orientation session, and a few extra learning experiences.

·      4-6 Community Impact Service Days

 MYLC members are required to:

• Live and attend school in Marion County.
• Be either juniors or seniors during their term of service.
• Attend at least 80% of sessions throughout the program (some of these may be mandatory).
• Adhere to a code of conduct.

 Who is a good candidate for the Council?

Any student who meets the requirements above and has a heart to serve. We are looking only to find several unsung heroes or quiet leaders who have a passion for making the city a better place. The MYLC members will be intentionally selected to reflect diverse perspectives.

 Who will work with the Council?

This is a collaboration between the Mayor’s Office, Leadership Indianapolis, and the Marion County Commission on Youth (MCCOY). The primary advisor to the Council is the Director of Youth Engagement| Empowerment & Outreach, who is a staff member of MCCOY.

 What are the primary goals for the Council?

The intended outcomes for the Council include: (a) increased youth engagement and civic involvement in Indianapolis, (b) better decision making by community leaders on matters pertaining to youth, resulting in stronger and safer neighborhoods, (c) the development of personal, life, and workplace skills in the youth participants, and (d) a more positive view of youth and their capacities and abilities by adults.

July 2023-May 2024 (10 months)

Learn more on how you can become part of this leadership opportunity!

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