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Reitz Memorial High School
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Letter from the Chaplain:
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Opportunities for Growing in Faith: "Formed"
After only a couple of months at Memorial, it became clear to Deacon Joe and me that the students were hungry for even more faith formation and personal growth as disciples. After brainstorming and discussing our idea with administration, "Formed" was created.
"Formed" is a short meeting during Homeroom about once each week. Students can freely choose to join their peers from all grade levels as Deacon Joe or I lead a discussion or presentation on some aspect of the Catholic-Christian faith. We've talked about how to pick up a Bible and pray to how we understand Mary in salvation history, and from ways to "get more" out of Mass to what is appropriate clothing for a Christian person to wear.
So far, some of our Formed meetings have drawn so many students that there aren't seats for everyone, and that only shows us that the Lord is really working in the lives and hearts of your children. We are happy to be His servants.
Our Request of You
: Ask your child(ren) if they have attended any Formed sessions, and maybe suggest that they consider it. Each of us will grow in faith largely in proportion to that which we invest our time and energy, and 20 minutes once a week with peers is a pretty good way to start.
Thank you for the solid faith formation and education you provide to these young people that we serve.
God bless you!
-Father Tyler
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Letter from the Campus Minister:
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I think the world today is upside down. Everybody seems to be in such a terrible rush, anxious for greater development and greater riches and so on. There is much suffering because there is so very little love in homes and in family life. We have no time for our children, we have no time for each other; there is no time to enjoy each other. In the home begins the disruption of the peace of the world.
- St. Teresa of Calcutta
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Hello Parents,
It seems like we were celebrating Christmas yesterday and today we are preparing for Lent. Now is the time to begin considering what type of prayer, fasting, and alms-giving you will be using for the forty days of Lent in preparation for the glorious resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ on Easter. Fr. Tyler or I will be emailing a daily prayer to faculty for use with their classes each school day of Lent to help our youth in their preparation for Easter. Below is a schedule of spiritual opportunities for the upcoming month. Thank you for the care you give our youth, which promotes peace in our world.
Feb. 24 - FORMED! - HR Period - Rm # 214
Feb. 28 - Rosary - 7:05 a.m. - Chapel, FORMED - HR Period - Rm # 214
Mar. 1 - Ash Wednesday - Assembly Mass - 10:25 a.m. - Auditorium
Mar. 2 - Weekday Mass - 7:00 a.m. - Chapel
Mar. 7 - Rosary - 7:05 a.m. - Chapel, FORMED - HR Period - Rm # 214
Mar. 8 - Reconciliation - 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Auditorium
Mar. 14 - Rosary - 7:05 a.m. - Chapel, FORMED - HR Period - Rm # 214
Mar. 15 - Junior Retreat - All Day - Catholic Center
Mar. 16 - Weekday Mass - 7:00 a.m. - Chapel
May God bless with peace, love, and harmony,
-Deacon Joe Siewers
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Wednesday, February 22 (BLUE)
HR: Emergency Preparedness Drills
Faculty Advisory
Thursday, February 23 (WHITE)
HR: Teens For Life - Auditorium
2021 Course Selections - Cafeteria - 3:15 PM
2021 Course Selections - Cafeteria - 7 PM
Friday, February 24 (BLUE)
Google Document Training
HR: FORMED! - Rm 214
HR: SMILE
Co-ed Archery Tournament - Main Gym - 3 PM
Boys Varsity Swimming and Diving State Prelims - IUPUI - 5 PM
Boys JV Basketball - Washington - 5:30 PM
Boys Varsity Basketball - Washington - 7:00 PM
Saturday, February 25
Speech Team Sectionals - Floyd Central
Set Construction - Auditorium
Co-ed Archery Tournament - Main Gym - 7 AM
Boys Varsity Swimming and Diving State Finals - IUPUI - 9 AM
Athletic Hall of Fame Induction - 6:30 PM
Sunday, February 26
Intramural
Basketball - 7 PM
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Feb 27-29 - Math ISTEP - Adjusted Schedule
Feb 27 - After-Prom Meeting
Mar 1 - All School Mass - Ash Wednesday - 10:20 AM
Mar 1 - No Open Campus
Mar 2 - Mass - Chapel - 7 AM
Mar 2 - Cub Baseball Tryouts - Gym - 7:00-8:30 PM
Mar 2-9 - English ISTEP
Mar 4 - Set Construction - Auditorium
Mar 6 - Softball Dinner
Mar 2 - Cub Baseball Tryouts - Gym - 7:00-8:30 PM
Mar 8 - End of 3rd Quarter
Mar 8 - Lenten Penance Service
Mar 8 - School Improvement Committee
Mar 9 - Mass - Chapel - 7 AM
Mar 9 - Tigerette Banquet
Mar 11 - Set Construction - Auditorium
Mar 12 - Big Bingo and Big Auction - ONE Plaza
Mar 12 - Band Mattress Fundraiser
Mar 14 - Academic Super Bowl Invitational
Mar 15 - Junior Retreat - Catholic Center
Mar 15 - Department Chair
Mar 15 - National Honor Society Inductions
Mar 16 - Mass - Chapel - 7 AM
Mar 16 - Morning Assembly - Mr. Gotay
Mar 16 - Tigerettes
Mar 17 - Legal Issues Presentation
Mar 17-19 - Spurce and Summit at RMHS
Apr 12 - PTO Meeting - Media Center - 6:30 PM
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SCHOLARSHIPS
Many scholarship opportunities are arriving in the Counseling Office each week. A detailed description of each scholarship application currently in the Counseling Office can be found on the Reitz Memorial website, www.reitzmemorial.org (Students can also find updates in the daily announcements.)
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
Check the RMHS website for Summer Opportunities which include job opportunities, workshops, seminars and classes taken at colleges around the country.
OPEN HOUSES
Many colleges and universities offer open houses during the Spring. If you are still undecided on what school to attend, these opportunities could be very important. Simply go to the College Open Houses section of the Guidance and Counseling page.
CLASS OF 2018
Testing experts recommend that Juniors take the SAT and/or ACT in the spring of their Junior year. This year the ACT will be offered at Reitz Memorial on April 8 and June 10.
SAT DATES:
Register at www.sat.collegeboard.org
- May 6, 2017 (Register by April 7, 2017)
- June 3, 2017 (Register by May 9, 2017)
ACT DATES:
Register at www.actstudent.org
- April 8, 2017 (Register by March 3, 2017)
- June 10, 2017 (Register by May 5, 2017)
Reitz Memorial’s testing code is 150980. Be sure and include this with your registration so that we receive your scores!
It is possible to obtain a waiver for the ACT and SAT to cover the cost of taking the test. Contact the counseling office to see if your family meets the financial criteria set by the College Board and/or ACT.
Most students will take the SAT I (Reasoning Test). Only a few students each year take the SAT II. This tests particular areas of knowledge like foreign languages, history or biology. Some schools require up to 3 SAT II tests. You can discover which schools require SAT II testing by visiting a school’s website.
INDIANA CAREER EXPLORER - TIPS FOR SENIORS
There are a couple of tools that you can use within ICE to help with scholarships and financial aid. Go to the “Scholarship and Grant Search” option in the Plan for Education tab. You can conduct a broad or narrow search for scholarships within any state, school, or organization by choosing the appropriate search criteria.
You can also click on the “Learn About Financial Aid” link along the vertical left-hand navigation bar to become familiar with the steps in the financial aid process.
ISTEP+ TESTING DATES
The first round of ISTEP+ begins February 27th and continues through March 10th. The second round of ISTEP+ will be given from April 18th through May 6th. This includes English and Math for all Sophomores, and Biology for anyone currently taking Biology, regardless of age. Please try to make sure your student is at school during these times, as it is very difficult to work in make-up tests. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Cullum in the Counselor’s Office at (812) 476-4973, Ext. 2231 or email at dorrindacullum@reitzmemorial.org.
END OF COURSE ASSESSMENT
ECA’s in English 10 and Algebra 1 are coming up from April 24th through May 19th. Students who are re-taking their ECAs will test during this time as well. Passing these exams is required for graduation in the State of Indiana. Please try to make sure your student is at school during these times as it is very difficult to work in make-up tests. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Cullum in the Counselor’s Office at (812) 476-4973, Ext. 2231 or email at dorrindacullum@reitzmemorial.org.
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RMHS National Merit Finalists:
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Congratulations to Reitz Memorial High School seniors, Drew Ashley, Neal Hayhurst, and Gerard Mijares, who have been named National Merit Finalists.
The National Merit Scholarship Program is an annual academic competition for recognition and college scholarships. Approximately 1.6 million students entered the 2017 National Merit Scholarship Program by taking the 2015 PSAT/NMSQT. Approximately 15,000 students qualify as finalists, and 7,500 Finalists will be notified of various college scholarships in March.
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Congratulations to the RMHS Winter Guard who received Gold at their competition on Saturday!
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Attention Senior Parents:
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Please email three snapshots of your student to be used at baccalaureate (one toddler, one grade school, and one middle school.) Photos must be received no later than March 24. Submit photos via email to MHS2017SRWKND@gmail.com
The Committee continues to collect $40 donations or prizes from parents for after-baccalaureate. For ideas of prizes, see the facebook page, Evansville Memorial Class of 2017 or contact Laura Kalna at 814-341-1967.
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2017 Graduation Announcements:
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Any student that has ordered Graduation Announcements can pick them up in the Spirit Store, during Homeroom, starting on Tuesday February 21.
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Boys Swimming and Diving:
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Congratulations to Reitz Memorial Swimmer, Mason Miller, as he continues his post-season competition.
Mason is competing in the 100m Backstroke, in the IHSAA State Finals at IUPUI on Friday.
Good Luck!
Details of the schedule and ticket prices can be found on the athletic website HERE
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Attention Parents of the Class of 2018:
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Plans are currently underway for the Senior Weekend that will take place Sat. July 29- Sun July 30.
This weekend takes place at Camp Carson. It is a great start to their senior year, as well as, a great bonding experience.
Students will come together as a class to play games, swim, create senior banners, and to have mass as a senior class.
Cost for
this weekend has yet to be determined, however, please do not let the price affect their attendance. We encourage as many to come and experience this time together.
We will most certainly need help putting this event on, as well as, chaperones for the weekend. Please contact us for any
questions and/or interest in helping.
Thanks so much,
Lori Tenbarge Karen Lively
ltenbarge1989@att.net Karen@nkacpa.com
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Academic Decathlon State Champions:
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Reitz Memorial Academic Decathlon won its 4th straight state championship this weekend, and the 9th in the last 11 years. Special congratulations to the 6 students who won overall competition medals for excellence in all 10 subjects. Nathan Folz and Brandon Weisman won bronze, Madelyn Kalna won silver, and overall state champions with gold medals were Alena Coleman, James Vincent and Stephen Brooks. As a team Memorial won all 10 of the individual categories and 50 of the possible 99 individual awards in competition against 7 other schools.
The team has advanced to a national on-line competition that will be held in April.
Other medal winners for the individual subjects of the competition were:
- Speech - Alena Coleman, James Vincent, Madelyn Kalna Gold; Stephen Brooks Silver; Katie Vogel and Caroline Pruitt Bronze.
- Essay - Katie Vogel Silver; Caroline Pruitt Bronze
- Interview - Nathan Folz, James Vincent, Madelyn Kalna Gold
- Science - Alena Coleman and Stephen Brooks Gold; James Vincent Silver; Nathan Folz, Caroline Pruitt and Madelyn Kalna Bronze
- Math - Brandon Weisman and Stephen Brooks Gold; Audra Kain and Madelyn Kalna Silver
- Music - Alena Coleman Gold; Brandon Weisman and James Vincent Silver; Nathan Folz and Stephen Brooks Bronze
- Art - Stephen Brooks Gold; Nathan Folz and James Vincent Silver
- Economics - Stephen Brooks Gold; Nathan Folz Silver; Katie Vogel and James Vincent Bronze
- Language and Literature - Nathan Folz and Stephen Brooks Gold; Alena Coleman and Brandon Weisman Silver; James Vincent Bronze
- Social Studies- Alena Coleman and James Vincent Gold; Nathan Folz and Stephen Brooks Silver; Katie Vogel and Audra Kain Bronze
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Myth: You have to celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14th
The Truth Is: Pick another day in the week to plan your special day and declare that day your own personal Valentine's Day. Restaurants will be less crowded. Buying a gift will be more relaxing and fun. Setting a date aside from the 14th will make the planning look that much more creative to your significant other.
The Truth Is:
79% of Memorial High School students
RARELY or NEVER drink alcohol.
*Rarely = two or fewer drinks in a year
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Some very energetic junior parents are busy planning the annual “After Prom Party,” to be held at River City Recreation Center on April 29 from 11pm-2am! We are working hard to make this an enjoyable event for the students. Activities will include Mass with Father Tyler, food, music, fun, interactive bowling games and fabulous prizes. Please encourage your child to attend!
Junior parents should have received a letter asking for financial assistance or donations for this event. Nothing gets students to an After Prom Party event like really great prizes!!! If you would like to donate something extra for prizes such as gift certificates (restaurant, movies, Best Buy, Target, Sonic) or actual items, please let us know. Donations are due in the school office by Friday, March 10. If you have any questions, contact Julie Klipsch at julieklipsch@gmail.com. Thank you for your support!!
Lastly, there is an After-Prom meeting in the RMHS cafeteria, Monday, February 27 at 6pm. Please plan to attend if you would like to help in any way. All are welcome! Thank you!
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2017 Memorial Cub Baseball Tryouts:
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Any 7th or 8th grade student who plans to attend Reitz Memorial High School is welcome to attend the Cub Baseball Tryouts. Tryouts will take place in the RMHS Gymnasium on March 2 and 6 from 7:00-8:30 PM. Please bring a completed copy of the Registration form on the night of tryout.
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2017 Athletic Hall of Fame:
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Memorial High School’s 2017 Athletic Hall of Fame class will be inducted at a dinner and ceremony on Saturday, February 25 at the Wayne Henning Atrium in the Old National Bank building. The 2017 Hall of Fame Class consists of:
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2017 Junior Summer Camps:
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