LIGHTS, CAMERA, ROAR!

What a great night! Approximately 475 guests gathered in the Ascension St. Vincent Gymnasium last Saturday night for "Lights, Camera, ROAR!" The Roncalli community raised $170,000. Thank you for your support of Roncalli students, families, faculty and staff!

https://Roar23.givesmart.com.

THANK YOU TO OUR

ROAR SIGNATURE SPONSORS:

SPOT

MARIAN UNIVERSITY

STEVE'S FLOWERS AND GIFTS

O'RILEY BRANSON FUNERAL HOME

HARDING POORMAN

QUALITY SUPPLY & TOOL CO.

ROAR SPONSORS:

CATHOLIC BUSINESS NETWORK

CATHOLIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION

INDIANA MEMBERS CREDIT UNION

INDYTELEDATA

PITTMAN LEGAL & TAX ADVISORS

WERNER FINANCIAL

WOLF FAMILY DENTISTRY

ACTION CONTRIBUTORS:

4 MARKS PRINTING

AQUA SYSTEMS

FREIJE & FREIJE AUCTIONEERS

JOHN GLIVA - JMV

MARVIN'S WHOLESALE FLORIST

PAYLESS LIQUORS

TAYLOR DISTRIBUTORS OF INDIANA

ZINK DISTRIBUTING COMPANY

Questions, please email Andrea Wagner at awagner@roncalli.org.

RONCALLI ALUM NOMINATED FOR A TONY AWARD

Roncalli is incredibly excited to congratulate 2012 graduate Jordan Donica on his Tony nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. Jordan is nominated for his portrayal of Lancelot in the revival of Camelot on Broadway. The Tony Awards will air June 11.

FINE ARTS DEPARTMENT UPCOMING EVENTS

Tonight, Friday, May 5, the annual art show will be held in the auditorium lobby. Over 600 pieces of artwork from all art classes will be on display from 5 PM to 8 PM. Students from AP Studio Art will be available during the event to discuss their work. Light refreshments will be served. There is no admission charge for this event.

We close out the year with the band spring concert on Thursday, May 11 at 7:00 PM. This concert will feature the concert band and jazz bands. 

Tickets for the concerts are now on sale. 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 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 contact Miki Lewinski at mlewinsk@roncalli.org or 317-787-8277 ext. 249 for a special promo code to access your free tickets.

KATIE'S WALK FOR HOPE

The family and friends of Katie Lynch have once again organized the Katie's Walk for Hope to honor Katie's courageous battle with cancer. The event will be held on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Roncalli High School. Registration begins at 11:00 AM with the Walk to begin at 12:00 noon. Proceeds fund numerous scholarships as well as making the wishes of sick children come true.



This is the 12th anniversary of Katie's passing, and we would like to make this the biggest event we have ever had! Please spread the word and register at SIgnup Genius. The entry fee is $25/adults, $15/students and $100/family. There will be a picnic with food and games to follow in the St. Jude Pavilion area. We hope that you will join us to live, laugh and love as we celebrate Katie's legacy.

CLASS OF 2024 SENIOR PARKING SPOTS

It's not too late.



We still have a few parking spots for 2023-24 seniors to purchase, personalize and have their very own parking spot near all their classmates for next year. There are only 56 spots in the bubble parking lot approved for this fun new senior privilege.

ONLY for juniors for their senior year, purchase a personalized parking spot for the 2023-2024 school year. Only 56 spots available!

Get yours today for $250!! Link to purchase senior parking spot.

KASS ON TV

Kass, Roncalli's VP of Happiness, was featured on Pet Pal TV recently. Kass is the facilities dog at Roncalli.

Check-out the segment.

Attention Class of 2023! The 2023 Graduation Guide with important details about many end-of-year events is now available on the Roncalli website. Below is a link to download it now.

2023 SUMMER MISSION TRIP

The 2023 Summer Mission Trip to West Virginia is scheduled for June 25-30. The cost of the trip is $350.00 and will be open to the first 15 students who sign-up. Interested students may pick-up information and the registration form from Mr. Striby in room 221.

All participants can apply the entirety of the service hours from the trip to either the first or second semester of the 2023/2024 school year - completing all of the service hours for their chosen semester.

Please direct any questions to Gerard Striby (gstriby@roncalli.org).

STARS PROGRAM NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

Roncalli’s STARS program needs you! Each semester STARS students use accommodations on over 400 exams. This only happens with your help!  Please consider serving as a proctor, reader or scribe. This semester’s  finals will take place Wednesday, May 17th, Thursday, May 18th and Friday, May 19th. Volunteer by following this link: 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090b4ea9a728ab9-may2023#/

Thank you!

SUMMER SCHOOL

We are excited to announce our summer credit recovery options for all Roncalli students. 

Credit Recovery: FREE May 30 - June 23 (19 school days)

Credit recovery is for a student who has failed a semester course or one semester of a yearlong course. All courses will be taught for credit through an online platform with instructional support by a teacher in the classroom. Students are required to attend in person. You may enroll in up to 2 courses, one AM and one PM. Please direct any questions you have to your student’s counselor.

Please complete this Summer School Application by May 19 at 3 PM.

Two sessions daily:

• 9-11 AM
• 12-2 PM

Courses offered:

• English 9, 10, 11
• Algebra I 
• Algebra II
• Geometry
• Biology
• Chemistry 
• ICP
• World History
• US History

Final exams will be given the week of June 19. Students must attend 85% of the scheduled classes. (Students can only miss 3 days of class before they are withdrawn from the class).

BIG CHANGES FOR

INDIANA CHOICE SCHOLARSHIP

(AKA VOUCHER)

Check out all of the new enhancements to the Indiana Choice Scholarship program at https://conta.cc/3NtXDVA.

The Indiana Choice Scholarship application is available online and tax documents are collected securely using Dropbox. You must reapply with the current tax return each year if you wish to continue to receive the Indiana Choice Scholarship - it does not automatically renew. Once you have your 2022 tax return, please complete this Google form to apply. The link to upload your tax return will appear when you submit your application. In order for your Indiana Choice Scholarship to be uploaded to the tuition payment system in time for the first payment, we must receive your application no later than June 1st.

If you have any questions, please contact Amy Kuntz in the Roncalli Business Office at akuntz@roncalli.org or (317) 787-8277, ext. 278.

GERMAN EXCHANGE STUDENT SEEKING A HOST FAMILY

A German exchange student joining us at Roncalli next year is seeking a host family!



Asking families to check if there is room at their table for one more person. Kim is from Germany. She plays piano and guitar, enjoys cooking/trying new recipes from other countries and drawing. She loves animals...especially cats, and her favorite classes are math, biology and art. Kim will pay her tuition, insurance and has money to pay for her expenses. Please contact Janet Shaffer at (317) 372-8971 or Lazydlake@aol.com for information on hosting Kim.

http://www.ciee.org/partner/hosts/host-families

EXCHANGE STUDENT FROM CHINA SEEKING HOST FAMILY

CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange), the world leader in international exchange, is looking for a family to host Wu Yue (Mark) this upcoming school year! Host families come in all shapes and sizes – kids, no kids, empty nesters, single parents, etc. Some benefits of hosting include learning about a different culture, enjoying lifelong friendships with students, fulfilling a young person's dream and becoming a global ambassador in your community!

Mark is looking forward to experiencing a new life in America with his host family and sharing his Chinese culture. Mark will pay his tuition and has money for all his expenses and insurance. Please contact Janet Shaffer at (317) 372-8971 or Lazydlake@aol.com for information on hosting Mark.

http://www.ciee.org/hostapply

BENEFIT FOR FREE/REDUCED LUNCH STUDENTS/FAMILIES

Families with children receiving free or reduced-price school meals are eligible to participate in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).

The ACP provides eligible households a discount of up to $30 per month off their internet bills as well as a one-time discount of up to $100 off an eligible connected device, like a laptop, desktop computer or tablet. Go to the website GetInternet.gov or call 877-384-2575 to see if you are eligible and to access an application. Applications are available in English and Spanish.

Free Summer Lunches:

Again this year, Franklin Township Community School Corporation is offering the USDA federally funded Summer Servings Program.

 From Wed. May 31 through Friday, July 21, there will be 3 locations in which children up to the age of 18 can receive lunch at no cost.  Children do not have to live in Franklin Township, but meals must be eaten at the site where they are served.  

For more information, go to ftcsc.nutrislice.com and click on Summer Servings.

We have expanded our sport specific line to include sweatshirts! All sports are available in red, navy or charcoal gray crewneck or hoodie sweatshirts. We have partnered with Catholic Concepts to offer this sport specific gear any time of the year for every sport. Place your order online and it will be ready for pickup within 1-2 weeks. Shop online with this link https://roncallispiritstore.square.site/

Did you know the Spirit Shop has hundreds of items and is open for in person shopping every day during the lunch hours? Just check in at the front desk and head down to shop from a huge selection of Roncalli gear.

Congrats to last year's winner of the 2022 Roncalli Alumni League and 2-peat champions: Team Hegwood.

Left to right: Drew Fleming R'18, Kellen Schreiber R'18, Christian Stewart R'17, Reese McGinsie R'18, Jack Hegwood R'18, Tony Davis R'17 and Matthew Looney R'18.

The Roncalli Alumni Basketball League is back this summer! The league starts on Sunday, June 4th and will run through the first week of August. Cost is $400 per team.

This is a good way to get back with friends and family while playing some basketball. Teams must have at least three Roncalli alum on the floor at all times.

If you have any questions, please contact Mike Agal R'08 (Commissioner) at (317) 908-4898.

YEARBOOK ORDERS

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

We believe all students should get the help they need! Roncalli High School is looking for adults who have math, English, science OR world language backgrounds! If you have the flexibility, background and love to teach students, this is your calling!

All of our tutors are expected to complete the Indianapolis Archdiocesan wide Safe Parish program that includes a background check. https://www.archindy.org/hr/safe-home.html

Plus, many tutors charge $20 - $25 per hour.



If you are interested, please email Jane Dias, JDias@roncalli.org.

WORK OPPORTUNITIES AT RONCALLI

• Spanish teacher, 2023-2024 school year
• Child Nutrition Kitchen Manager
• School counselor, 2023-2024 school year
• French teacher, 2023-2024 school year
• English paternity leave 1st quarter, 2023-2024 school year
• Chemistry maternity leave September, October & November, 2023-2024 school year 

Contact Kevin Banich, principal, at kbanich@roncalli.org.

• Boys Head Tennis Coach
• Girls Head Tennis Coach

Contact David Lauck, athletic director, at dlauck@roncalli.org.

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 Nathan Miller, vice president of facilities, at (317) 787-8277, ext. 246.

SELF-DEFENSE CLASS

The Central Indiana Police Foundation, a non-profit organization in Indianapolis, is hosting a self-defense class on May 13th at the Mount Pleasant Christian Church on Bluff Road. The class is ideally for young women preparing for college, and it would also be beneficial to anyone looking for ways to protect themselves.  

Here is the link to website and how to register for the class: https://cipf.foundation/selfdefense/

SUMMER JOB ALERT

CYO Camp Rancho Framasa is looking for high school students to help at the three weeks of Day Camp in the Indianapolis area this summer - two weeks here at Roncalli and one week at Chatard. Pay starting at $300 a week. Go to CampRanchoFramasa.org for more information and to apply.



Graduating seniors!! CYO Camp Rancho Framasa is looking for camp counselors! We are hiring counselors ages 18 and older for residential summer camp in Brown County. Pay starting at $400 a week. You can work 5-9 weeks. If you or someone you know might be interested, please apply at CampRanchoFramasa.org.

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.

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