STARS MEETING FOR 8TH GRADE PARENTS

There will be an informational meeting for parents of 8th grade students who

receive special services. It is important that at least one parent attend this meeting with the required documentation of eligibility for your student to receive accommodations on the high school placement test.

Please RSVP to mroberts@roncalli.org.

STARS Informational Meeting

Date: Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Roncalli High School

Student Life Center

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 4 de octubre a las 7:00 PM. Habrá una sesión para estudiantes de tercer y cuarto año (juniors/seniors) en el cafeteria 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 101 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 4 at 7:00 PM. There will be a session for juniors and seniors in the cafeteria that will cover future planning, college applications and paying for college, and there will be a session for freshmen and sophomores in room 101 that will cover how to be successful in high school and how to start planning for the future. We hope to see you there!

SENIORS - MANDATORY Graduation Meeting with Jostens

On Tuesday, October 4th at 7:45AM there will be a mandatory Senior Class Meeting in the Auditorium with our Jostens representative to explain the process for ordering your caps, gowns, and tassels. These graduation packages will be $36 per senior. All seniors are required to attend the meeting on October 4th.  

Parents may also attend this presentation.

PSAT

On Tuesday, October 25, all freshmen, sophomores and juniors will be taking the PSAT during the school day. Students should try to get plenty of rest the night before and eat a healthy breakfast before the test. Students will receive an email with their assigned testing location after fall break and will report to their assigned rooms with two "number 2" pencils at 8:15 AM on PSAT day. Students will be dismissed when testing concludes at around 12:15. Seniors will not come to school on PSAT Day and should use this time for college visits or job shadowing.

PICTURE RETAKES

On Tuesday, October 4, 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.

SENIORS! Have you had your senior portrait taken for the yearbook and the senior composite picture that will hang in the halls of Roncalli for years to come? Prestige will be at Roncalli on Tuesday evening, October 4 in the Student Life Center to take these portraits. If you do not schedule on this day, you will have to travel to their studio in Carmel. Email Mr. Wantz at mwantz@roncalli.org for your unique code to schedule your session online.

FIRST QUARTER REPORT CARDS

The first quarter ends on September 30, and the student report cards will be emailed to parents the evening of October 5.

Report cards are available for downloading for seven days. After that, parents can still access grades online through the PowerSchool parent portal.

STROLL FOR THE SOUL - WALKATHON 2022

Walkathon will be October 28. Unique links for each student were emailed to students on Monday. Please double check your Walkathon labels. There was a household grouping error. If you are the only student in your family at Roncalli, your goal should be $70. If you have siblings at Roncalli, your household goal is $120 and your individual goal is $120 divided by the number of siblings. (example: $120/2 = $60 individual goal.) Please click this button to learn more about Walkathon and find the FAQs.

RONCALLI LETTER JACKETS

A sales representative from Awards America will be in the cafeteria on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM and Thursday, October 6, 2022 during all lunches 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. Any questions please email Regan Getz, rgetz@roncalli.org.  

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 for all full-time positions as well as tuition discounts to the school. Ask us about our part-time positions with full time benefits and tuition discounts! If interested, please contact Dave Gervasio at 317-787-8277 etc. 246.

Roncalli is seeking a part-time nurse and a part-time social worker. If you or anyone you know might be interested in these positions, please contact Kevin Banich at kbanich@roncalli.org.

CARPOOL - HELP NEEDED

Please consider helping with rides to and from Roncalli. Contact Andi Baker at abaker@roncalli.org with any carpool needs. 

Needs assistance:

• Ride home after school on Tuesday and Thursday. (135 & Olive Branch)
• Ride home from school. (Thompson & Sherman)
• Ride home on Tuesday, Thursday & every other Friday. (Banta & Bluff - Dakota Ridge Apartments)
• Ride to and from school. (Mooresville area)
• Ride home a few days a week (Main Street & US 31)
• Ride home from school 2-3 days a week until January 15. (Beech Grove)
• Ride home daily (Main Street & Madison) *Will pay

FALL & SPRING BREAK POLICY 2022-2023

School policy does not provide for any early start of or extension of either fall or spring break. No student will be excused from school on any day(s) the week before or the week after fall or spring break. Any student’s absence on these days will be considered unexcused. An unexcused absence means that two points will be deducted from the student’s cumulative grade in each class at the end of that grading period. Students absent because of illness on the day(s) preceding and/or immediately following fall or spring break will be required to bring a doctor’s excuse to the attendance officer upon their return to school.

MISSED A SACRAMENT?

Have you or your child missed celebrating one of the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation or Eucharist?

If your child (age 7+) has missed celebrating the sacrament of Baptism or Eucharist, rest assured it is never too late. We will have a class for children who wish to become part of the Catholic Church or 'catch up' on missed sacraments.

If you are an adult who has been baptized but not celebrated First Holy Communion, we invite you to prepare for First Communion and Confirmation in the Spring.

If you are an adult (14+) who has been baptized Catholic, celebrated First Holy Communion and not celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation, we will hold a short class beginning after Easter.

If you have a young child (under age 7) who still needs to get baptized, we have a short baptismal class for parents and then are able to schedule the Baptism. The next class is scheduled for October 9 at 9:15 in the Guerin Room.

We realize that this is not a one size fits all process. We will discuss how we might best meet your needs. I will be meeting with those interested in the Sacraments for themselves or their family on October 23 after the 10:00 Mass in the Hospitality Room and on October 26 at 7pm in the Hospitality Room. 

For more information and to RSVP, please contact Caryn Hudspeth, Coordinator of Sacramental Preparation, at chudspeth@stjudeindy.org

2022-2023 COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

Following the guidelines from the Indiana State Department of Health, Roncalli High School will require individuals that test positive for COVID-19 to isolate from school and school activities for five calendar days from the onset of symptoms and/or the positive test. Individuals may leave isolation after five days if their symptoms have improved. No further testing is required. Individuals shall wear a mask for five additional days upon their return.  

There is no longer any contact tracing and/or quarantining of individuals. Anyone who believes that they may have been in close contact with a positive individual shall continue to monitor their own health. If anyone develops symptoms, please get tested for COVID-19.  

Please report any positive cases to the school.

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PLEASE PRAY

• For Brian Morris R'89, father of freshman Hannah and Sam Morris R'22, who is battling cancer.
• For the protection of those affected by the hurricane.
• For Bernie Price, longtime CYO employee and 2021 Honorary Alum, who is currently battling ovarian cancer.
• For the healing of Trini McKee, mother of Royce Antolin R'89, math teacher and girls track and field head coach, who is recovering from surgery.
• 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.