RONCALLI HIGH SCHOOL WEEKLY NEWSLETTER

January 13, 2023

MONDAY, JANUARY 16 (MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY) FREE DAY

A reminder that next Monday, January 16 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) is scheduled as a free day on the school calendar. Enjoy the long weekend!

ARCHBISHOP VISITS RONCALLI

On Wednesday, Archbishop Thompson visited Roncalli. He joined the students for adoration at 7 AM in the Chapel of the Sacred Heart. The archbishop met with students on the Campus Ministry Student Leadership Team, led the school in morning prayer and met with a second group of students from grades 9-12. We would like to thank the archbishop for his visit with us, and his leadership of our archdiocese. He is in our prayers!


View more images of Archbishop Thompson's visit.

MAY ADVANCES TO STATE

Congratulations to freshman wrestler Claire May on her 3rd place finish last Friday night in the IHSGW Regionals. She moved onto IHSGW State today, Friday, January 13! Check social media for her results.

GIRLS BOWLING - SECTIONAL CHAMPIONS

The lady Royals got things rolling as they became the 2023 Sectional Champions! “It was a great team win that everyone contributed to,” said Coach Nikki Bauerle


Individual Results:

  • Sarah Hofmann (4th) - Advances to Regionals
  • Alison Holden (10th)
  • Aly Luna-Asano (11th)
  • Rayna Patel (14th)
  • Abbey Hofmann (17th)
  • Alysa Neibert (26th)
  • Julia Benich (27th)


Conference Awards:

Alison Holden - All-Conference Team

Abbey Hofmann - All-Conference Team


Good luck to our lady Royals bowling team and Sarah Hofmann competing in the individual event at regionals on Saturday, January 21, 8 AM at Rose City Bowl in New Castle!

BOYS BOWLING - 3RD AT SECTIONALS

The boys bowling team earn 3rd place at sectional! They will not advance as a team to regionals.


Individual Results:

Jordan Bauerle (3rd) - Advances to Regional

Luke Kanter (9th) - Advances to Regionals

Sam Gin-Daffron (35th)

John Gin-Daffron (51st)

Andrew Woodruff (57th)

Riley Lepper (61st)


Conference Awards:

Jordan Bauerle - All-Conference Team and Thomas Staten Sportsmanship Award


Good luck to Bauerle and Kanter at regionals on Saturday, January 21, 8 AM at Rose City Bowl in New Castle!

C9 STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Nick Burke

Criminal Justice

Paloma Escobedo

Early Childhood Education

Jax Quebe

IT Software Development

Congratulations to the following students who earned Student of the Month at Central Nine this month! Juniors Nick Burke for criminal justice, Paloma Escobedo for early childhood education and senior Jax Quebe for IT software development.


Thank you for representing Roncalli so well!

RICHARDSON AWARDED ANDREWS SCHOLARSHIP

left to right: Josh Campbell, Karli Campbell R’39, Kari (Andrews) Campbell R’03, A.J. Richardson R’25, Robin (Bartram) Andrews Hartkorn R’77, Tim Hartkorn R’79 and Jack Andrews R’11


Karl Andrews was an alumnus of the Roncalli High School class of 1979. He touched the hearts of many of his family, friends, peers and classmates and is remembered for his ability to lead by example on the playing field and in the classroom. The Karl Damon Andrews Heart and Soul Memorial Scholarship was created in his memory by all who knew and loved him. The scholarship is awarded annually to a sophomore football player who exemplifies the following characteristics: the ability to lead by example, dedication, determination, an excellent work ethic, responsibility, a Christian attitude, loyalty and charisma.


The winner of the 21st Karl Damon Andrews Heart and Soul Memorial Scholarship is AJ Richardson.

BROWN TO RECEIVE IHSAA AWARD

FRIDAY, JANUARY 20, 2023

HALFTIME OF BOYS VARSITY BASKETBALL GAME


A southside sports broadcast icon for more than 15 years, Rob Brown, Hon'16, retired voice of the Roncalli Royals, will be presented with the 2022-23 IHSAA Distinguished Media Service Award for District 2 (middle of the state of Indiana).


Browns contribution to broadcasting at Roncalli will be recognized on Friday, January 20, when the Royals boys basketball team takes on the Dragons of New Palestine. IHSAA assistant commissioner Kerrie (Schludecker) Rosati R’03, commissioner Paul Neidig and sports information director Jason Wille will make the presentation.

PLEASE JOIN US!


CYO Night

Roncalli Boys Varsity Basketball vs. New Palestine High School

Ascension St. Vincent Gymnasium

Friday, January 20, 2023 | Varsity Tipoff is 7:30 PM


The presentation honoring Rob Brown, Hon'16 is at halftime.

ADVANCED CHOIRS' SENIOR NIGHT & SHOW CHOIR PREVIEW


Advanced choirs’ senior night is Thursday, January 19 at 7:00 PM in the auditorium. After honoring our seniors, Royal Rhapsody Show Choir will be kicking off their competition season with a preview of their show. Seating is on a first come, first served basis. Doors open at 6:30 PM.  

1st SEMESTER HONOR ROLL


Congratulations to these Royals for their outstanding work in the classroom and for achieving first honors (4.000 and higher) and second honors (3.500-3.999) for their first semester!

Honor Roll List

1st SEMESTER REPORT CARDS


Report cards were emailed to parents and guardians on Friday, January 6th. Reports are available for downloading for seven days. After that, parents can still access grades online through the PowerSchool parent portal.

2023-2024 REGISTRATION


A new program called SchoolAdmin is being used to enroll current students for the 2023-2024 school year. This is the same system that new 8th grade applicants started using last month.


All parents/guardians were sent an email on Friday, December 15 with directions. Re-enrollment is required before current students schedule their 2023-2024 courses on January 28th.


The re-enrollment fee is $100 and may be paid on the SchoolAdmin website or with check or cash.


Questions may be directed to Mary Sheets msheets@roncalli.org.

RONCALLI CLASS OF 2027: HAVE YOU COMPLETED YOUR APPLICATION? 


Roncalli is excited to welcome the Class of 2027 next fall! As a reminder, the Application for Admission is now available online at https://roncalli.schooladminonline.com/users/sign_in


Once the application is complete, please continue through the checklist items in the Parent Portal. Allie Ross, Director of Admissions and Marketing, will email you with scheduling appointment times once the checklist items are finalized. Please contact her at aross@roncalli.org or (317) 787-8277, ext. 243 with any questions.

CURRICULUM MEETING FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN AND THEIR PARENTS

All students and parents of current eighth grade students who are planning to attend Roncalli High School next year are invited to our annual 8th Grade Curriculum Meeting on Tuesday, January 31 at 7:00 PM. A copy of the Course Catalog and an Information Packet will be provided when you arrive that evening. You can also visit https://www.roncalli.org/academics/guidance/8th-graders/ for information. This informative presentation consistently has received strong, positive reviews. Please plan to join us!

  • If this meeting is delayed due to weather, the makeup date is February 7 at 7 PM.


There will be an 8th Grade Curriculum Meeting in Spanish and Burmese at the same time as the English version. We invite you and your student to join us! It will be held in the Student Life Center at Roncalli at 7 PM on January 31, 2023. Enter Door #5 and you will be escorted to the SLC. We hope to see you there!

ROWDIE'S ROYAL RAFFLE


Don't miss your chance to win!!! The fourth $100 drawing will happen on January 31. Winners will be announced on our social media.


 $100 winners will be entered back in for a chance to win $10,000 in April, all while supporting the students of Roncalli High School. Purchase a ticket today for more chances to win! 


Purchase your raffle ticket today in the Advancement Office or order here.

Until payment is received, your entry is not official.

See official rules here.


IGC LICENSE #002252; IGC REF #157153

R CLUB OF THE WEEK - TABLETOP GAMING

This week's R Club of the Week is the Tabletop Gaming Club. This club meets twice per month to play fun board games. One time per month this club travels to a local nursing home to play board games with residents. This club is a great way to meet new friends or spend time with old friends. 


Club moderator and Roncalli English teacher Mr. Milroy states, "Tabletop Gaming Club is great because playing games is a fantastic opportunity for social interaction, and playing physical games gives students a break from the screen!"


Club member junior Odin Debon cleverly states, "We may play board games, but that doesn't mean we are bored!"


If you have any questions about the Tabletop Gaming Club or any other clubs, please reach out to Mr. Michael Wantz, Assistant Principal for Student Life, at mwantz@roncalli.org. 

RONCALLI LETTER JACKETS


Get the OFFICIAL RONCALLI LETTER JACKET!


A sales representative from Awards America will be at Roncalli High School in the cafeteria on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM and Thursday, January 26, 2023 during all lunch periods!


Jacket samples will be available for proper sizing. Any Roncalli student may purchase a jacket. Payment IN FULL is required the day an order is made. Checks made payable to: Roncalli High School. Questions: Contact Regan Getz - rgetz@roncalli.org


STANDARD STYLE WOOL JACKET 

Vinyl sleeve, nylon lining $125

Leather sleeve, nylon lining $185


ADDITIONAL COSTS:

XXXL size jacket add Vinyl-$13.00 Leather-$19.00

XXXXL size jacket add Vinyl- $19.00  Leather- $29.00

Quilted lining add $6.00

Name on front add $7.00

Name on back/hood add $12.00

Shipping charge add $10.00 (per jacket)

 

* NO RETURNS

ATHLETICS CASH BASH

REGISTRATION & TICKET OPTION FORM

NOMINATE SOMEONE FOR A CIRCLE OF FAITH DISTINCTION AWARD


Do you know someone exceptional?


Each year Roncalli High School and its Alumni Association present the Circle of Faith Distinction Awards. These awards were created to honor and recognize faculty, staff, alumni, volunteers and community members who serve with distinction, excel in their careers and devote themselves to their Catholic faith and Catholic education. Please take a moment to nominate a deserving recipient for one of the following awards:


  • Alumni of the Year
  • Honorary Alumni
  • Volunteer of the Year
  • St. John XXIII Award
  • ROYAL Award


These awards recognize the important role our community plays in educating, nurturing and forming today’s students — tomorrow’s leaders.


Although nominations are accepted throughout the year, the deadline for 2023 recognition is Friday, March 3, 2023.


For a complete explanation of the criteria for these awards. See this link.


View past award recipients.


NOMINATE

YEARBOOK ORDERS


Do you want to make sure your student receives a yearbook for the current school year? You can order online now. The discounted price is $65 until February 15 when the price increases to $75. Yearbooks will be passed out to graduating seniors in July and to all other students on the first day of the 2023-24 school year. Questions? Email Julie Albertson -- jalbertson@roncalli.org.

GUIDANCE CORNER

Please see the Roncalli Guidance Blast for important updates.

WORK OPPORTUNITIES AT RONCALLI



Roncalli High School is looking to fill positions in our grounds and custodial areas. Both full and part-time positions are available. Benefits are available as well as tuition discounts to the school. If interested, please contact Dave Gervasio, vice president of facilities, at 317-787-8277 ext. 246.

SNOW DAYS & ELEARNING POLICY


The first three (3) days that school is closed for any reason, Roncalli will have an eLearning day on the same day as the cancellation. Teachers will have their assignments posted on Canvas no later than 11:00 AM. Students will be required to log into their Canvas account no later than 12:00 PM/noon. A student who will be absent and unable to complete their work due to an illness must have a parent or guardian contact the attendance office via email prior to 12:00 PM/noon to be excused from the work. Failure for parent or guardian to contact the attendance office will result in an unexcused absence. The work on eLearning will be due no earlier than 7:30 AM on the next school day.


In the case of the fourth (4th) day that school is closed for any reason, Roncalli will have an in-person school day on Presidents Day. This will be a traditional day of school with the day beginning at 7:30 AM and ending at 3:00 PM.

CARPOOL - HELP NEEDED


Please consider helping with rides to and from Roncalli. Contact Andi Baker, in the main office, at abaker@roncalli.org with any carpool needs or if you are able to assist. 


Needs assistance:

  • Ride home on ride home from school 2-3 days a week. (Averrit Road & Worthsville Road - will pay)

KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS

Every little bit counts! Make sure your Kroger card is associated with Roncalli by using code AS409. Go to https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards, choose "link your shopper's card" or create an account and type in Roncalli’s code AS409 to link your rewards to benefit our school. Kroger Community Rewards gave $6,261.04 to Roncalli last school year!

AMAZON SMILE


Amazon donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to the charitable organization of your choice. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service. Sign in to https://smile.amazon.com. Go to your account and select the option to change your charity. Select Roncalli High School as your organization to support. Roncalli received $817.00 last fiscal year from the AmazonSmile program!

INDIANA MEMBERS CREDIT UNION

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

PLEASE PRAY


  • For prayers of thanksgiving for the birth of Genevieve Marie Barry, daughter of Caroline Barry, former theology teacher.
  • For the repose of the soul of Tony (Anthony) Laker SH'43, father of Jennifer (Laker) Hillan R'89, grandfather of senior Bryce and Grant R'21.
  • For John Andrews R'95, who is battling cancer.
  • For Bernie Price, Hon'21, longtime CYO employee and 2021 honorary alum, who is currently battling ovarian cancer.
  • 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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