"Great and wonderful are your works, Lord God almighty. " Revelation 15:3
Note from the Principal
Parents,

Today we celebrated our Thanksgiving luncheon with our students in grades 7, 8, 11, and 12, and Tuesday we celebrated with our 9th and 10th graders. We are so thankful for this time we have had with your children and thankful we were able to continue in a Cardinal Ritter High School tradition that has been around for over 20 years.  

While we are disappointed that we will not have students meeting in person until January 19, we want our students and families to be safe. Starting Monday, November 23, your child will follow the following schedule on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays:

Period 1 - 8:00 - 9:15
Period 2 - 9:30 - 10:45
Lunch - 10:45 -11: 45
Period 3 - 11:45 - 1:00
Period 4 - 1:15-2:30

This schedule allows for students to have a few more minutes between classes and to have a longer lunch time. Students do not need to log on for study halls. Wednesdays will continue to be asynchronous learning that allows for students to do their work at their own pace and time.  

Teachers will still be taking attendance in their classes. Students must be out of bed, dressed, and showing their faces to be considered present. We still need you to call the office and let us know if your child will not be attending classes so that the absence will be considered excused. You will still be notified if your child is not online during their classes.  

Your child can keep track of the color day of the week by looking on the website or in their planner. Students will NOT have school next week - Wednesday through Friday. We will continue classes on November 30, which will be a red day. The semester ends at 2:30 on December 18.

Please help your child be successful by making sure your child is on their Google Meets. We know how important it is for your child to see their teachers even if it is through a computer screen. Let’s work together to make this time of virtual learning one that is beneficial for your students. 

Please reach out with any questions you may have.

In Christ’s Peace,

Kari Jost
Faith & Service
Prayer for Students

Lord our God,
in your wisdom and love
you surround us with the mysteries of the universe.
Send your Spirit upon these students
and fill them with your wisdom and blessings.
Grant that they may
devote themselves to their studies
and draw ever closer to you,
the source of all knowledge. We ask this through Christ our Lord.

R/. Amen.
Thanksgiving Luncheon Photo Gallery
Announcements
Starting Monday, November 23, your child will follow the following schedule on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays:

Period 1 - 8:00 - 9:15
Period 2 - 9:30 - 10:45
Lunch - 10:45 -11: 45
Period 3 - 11:45 - 1:00
Period 4 - 1:15-2:30
Rising Stars of Indiana:

Each Indiana school may recognize UP TO FOUR students in their Junior year (Class of 2022) for the Rising Stars of Indiana Program.  

Cardinal Ritter's Rising Stars are (from left): Patrick VanGheem, Jack Baldini, Nicholas Mark, and Sarah Jacob

Congratulations on this honor!  
MEALS FOR STUDENTS AT HOME

During the switch to all virtual eLearning instruction, students still need a nutritious lunch and breakfast. The CRHS cafeteria is happy to announce home delivery and school pickup for meals starting Monday November 23. Pickup at the school by drive-through on Wednesdays between 12pm - 3pm. Delivery service is also available weekly. Call CRHS at 317-924-4333 extension #439 to inquire and sign up for meal delivery. Some delivery area restrictions may apply. Let's make sure all students are well fed even when they learn at home!
Parents, it is vital that our students are online every day but Wednesdays. Students are expected to be logged into their Google Classroom meet for the entire class period in order to receive full credit for attendance. The daily schedule is posted in the student's Google Class page along with Virtual Learning Expectations.
Immunization Update
  1. All students grades 7- 12th: The Indiana State Department of Health Immunization requirements for 2020-21 will require all students (K-12) to have 2 Hepatitis A vaccines, administered 6 months apart.
  2. All students entering the 12th grade are additionally required to have a booster (done after age 16) of the MCV4 (Meningococcal) vaccine. 

If your child has already received these, please forward proof of immunization to guidance 

You can find a list of immunizations needed for 2020-2021 here.
Here is great way to raise money for Cardinal Ritter that doesn't cost you anything extra
When making purchases at Office Depot (either in store or on-line and this includes OfficeMax as well), you can designate that 5% of your purchase price be directed toward merchandise credits for Cardinal Ritter.
Once a school receives $10 in credit within a calendar quarter Cardinal Ritter will be mailed a merchandise certificate to use online or in store!
Cardinal Ritter's ID is 70036459
Shopping to Support CRHS
You can support Cardinal Ritter by shopping at Kroger, Amazon, and Office Max along with getting rewards from Box Tops and Coke for our school. Visit our website to find out more details.
News From The Raider Nation
With the recent information from the state and city of Indianapolis, there is a lot of confusion about what is going on with athletics here at Cardinal Ritter. At this time, we are very thankful that all winter sports are moving forward as is. However, there are restrictions in regards to home games taking place after November 13th. Until further notice, all home events are restricted to players, coaches, parents/guardians and essential staff.
Raider Game Time Is On The Air
Not able to make it to the game? Don't worry the CRTV Sports Team will be streaming many of this year's games through the NFHS Network. Watch from anywhere: iOS, Android, Any Browser, Apple TV, Roku or Fire TV. There is a small cost to watch the games live or you can watch 48 hours after the game on demand.
All passes include full access to Live regular season sporting events.
Immediate access to events when they are available On Demand.
Cardinal Ritter receives a portion of your subscription fee.


A monthly pass is $10.99 a month billed monthly and you can cancel anytime.
An Annual pass is $69.99 billed annually
Process for purchasing tickets at Cardinal Ritter

For more information on how to purchase tickets to Cardinal Ritter sporting event and rules to follow while at these events click the link below.
Honor Your Cardinal Ritter
Athlete With A Yard Sign

For only $10 you can show everyone in your neighborhood how much you appreciate your
Cardinal Ritter Student Athlete. The sign will include their first name only, their number, their class year and the sport they are in.

If you would like one of these signs for your yard click on the button below.
News from the Guidance Dept.
Cardinal Ritter High School is invited to the 2021 BOLD Conference that will be held virtually from Saturday, January 30th to Sunday, January 31st, 2021. BOLD (Business Oriented Leadership Development) is a business conference for high school girls presented by Harvard Undergraduate Women in Business.

BOLD, previously known as YWBLC, is part of Harvard Undergraduate Women in Business (HUWIB), which is the largest undergraduate business organization on Harvard’s campus, reaching over 400 members. Our mission is to empower young women and future leaders by uniting them through business education and experience.
 
Since 2017, our conferences have been remarkable experiences for our organization and for the high school girls who attended. Though we wish we could have hosted our conference in person, the BOLD team has been working hard to provide the best virtual experience for everyone! The conference will be a full weekend of dynamic programming that seeks to introduce high school women to the business world and guide them in developing essential skills for charting their path in the field. Attendees will attend a wide range of presentations and workshops that will help them further develop business, organization, and communication skills needed for future endeavors. Other programming includes virtual campus tours, workshops, and various industry panels. 

Registration is now officially open and can be found at this link. Given the current pandemic and the financial hardships it may present, the BOLD team has decided to implement a “pay-what-you-can system” for ticket prices. In other words, attendees can choose to attend the conference for free, or donate what they are able to. Any donation amount will be greatly appreciated as all proceeds will go towards the scholarship fund for future BOLD conferences. As we transition to a virtual conference and stay mindful of the extenuating circumstances we are in, we wanted to make this event accessible to as many high school women as possible.

For more information about the BOLD conference, please visit www.huwib-bold.com. For information regarding Harvard Women in Business in general, please visit www.huwib.com. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. We look forward to hearing from you and hope you join us for this exciting event!
High School and Part-Time Scheduling Assignments

Offering temporary part-time employment at $15 an hour. Anyone 16 or over is eligible. They must pass a pre-hire screening and high school students must obtain a work permit through their school. They would need to work a minimum of four consecutive hours in a day and a total of 12 hours per week. To participate, the should apply to the following requisitions:



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Joseph Maley Foundation Junior Board

Joseph Maley Foundation is excited to share that we are now accepting applications for our 2021 Junior Board of Directors! 

The JMF Junior Board is comprised of students in grades 8-12, who are interested in service-learning, fundraising, leadership opportunities, and learning what it means to sit on a nonprofit’s Board of Directors. Junior Board members are ambassadors for the Foundation and our mission to serve children of ALL abilities. Joining the JMF Junior Board provides students the unique opportunity to engage with their peers while gaining valuable experience serving their collective community.
Raiders:

Check out the Raise Me scholarship program. You can earn small "micro-scholarships" from the time you begin high school until you graduate. You can earn money just by taking an AP class or by getting involved in a club! 18 colleges in the state of Indiana accept Raise Me (and many out-of-state schools as well!) Create an account today!
Seniors:

QuestBridge is a powerful platform that connects the nation's brightest students from low-income backgrounds with leading institutions of higher education and further opportunities. We are an aggregator of excellence. By facilitating these exchanges, QuestBridge aims to increase the percentage of talented low-income students attending the nation's best universities and the ranks of national leadership itself.

If you would like to be nominated, please talk to your counselor. To see if you qualify, refer to the link below.
Non-Discrimination Policy
All schools operated by schools and parishes under the guidance of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
Mission Statement
The West Deanery Unified Catholic Schools are Roman Catholic schools that provide an academically rigorous education for our diverse student population. Students are challenged to grow in Mind, Body, & Soul and to engage in charitable stewardship of their unique talents and abilities.
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