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Reitz Memorial High School
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The past two weeks have been extremely difficult, but the support from our school, parishes, diocesan community and beyond has been overwhelming. On behalf of all of us who mourn the loss of our beloved teacher, coach and colleague, Dylan Barnes, please accept our deepest gratitude for your prayers and support.
Blessings and peace,
-Marie Williams
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Letter from the Chaplain:
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Lent as a Family
Before I offer a few thoughts on ways you might consider living out this Lenten season as a family, I want to acknowledge the recent passing of our teacher and coach, Mr. Dylan Barnes. It was a difficult day at Memorial, to say the least, and although incredibly sad, light shone forth in the many tears and memories shared between students and teachers, and once again I was struck at the family that is Memorial High School. The candlelight vigil was especially moving for me. What a gift this place and people are, even and maybe especially amidst tragedy.
As we continue in the Lenten season, most of us are well into our personal penances of giving up this or taking on extra that, but have you thought about doing anything for Lent as a family? We approach Lent with fasting, prayer and almsgiving so that we might find conversion of life -- that our lives may be filled with the Resurrection at Easter. Couldn't our families use that, too?
Here are some ideas on how we might find a new sense of joy, peace, and life in our family at Easter by living out Lent together:
- Fasting - fast from angry or hurtful words; fast from holding grudges; fast from having the TV on or phones at the dinner table; fast from anything on Sunday unless you are with at least one other member of your family
- Prayer - pray before every single meal together (even in public); pray at night with your children before bedtime; arrive at Mass five minutes earlier to pray silently next to one another
- Almsgiving - forgo eating out to cook at home and give the extra to the poor; take one Saturday morning to see who can give up the most articles of clothing from their closets and, together, take and donate them to a thrift store; put a jar next to your door and put all loose change in it for donation to the poor box at church
Simple practices often form the most powerful habits in our lives, and just as Lent is a training time for us personally, so can it be for our families.
God bless you,
-Father Tyler
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Letter from the Campus Minister:
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“The family is the most ancient institution which God founded in Paradise, when He called the first pair of human beings into existence. The first blessing which God gave was for the well-being of the family. With family life, the history of the world commences.”
-St. John Vianney
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Hello Parents,
The last two weeks of this past month, to say the least, have been spiritually challenging for the staff, faculty, and students with the unexpected passing of our friend, colleague, teacher, and coach Dylan Barnes. I would like to thank the pastors of the Eastside parishes and our Chaplain, Fr. Tyler, for their pastoral care, as well as, for the concern and prayers of the community, our parents, and friends. You have given the Reitz Memorial family support and great comfort during a most difficult time. Below is the schedule of spiritual opportunities for our youth in the upcoming month.
March 21 - Rosary - Chapel - 7:05 a.m.
March 21 -
FORMED! - Rm. #214 - During HR Period
March 23 - Weekday Mass - Chapel - 7:00a.m.
April 4 - Rosary - Chapel - 7:05 a.m.
FORMED! - Rm. #214 - During HR Period
April 5 - Assembly Mass - Auditorium - 10:25 a.m.
April 11 - Rosary - Chapel - 7:05 a.m.
April 18 - Rosary - Chapel - 7:05 a.m.
May God bless with peace, love, and harmony.
-Deacon Joe Siewers
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Monday, March 20 (BLUE)
HR: SMILE - Cafeteria
HR: Senior Advisory Council
Wrestling Banquet - Cafeteria - 3-8 PM
Boys Track & Field Parent Meeting - Auxiliary Gym - 6:30 PM
Tigerettes Meeting - Media Center - 6 PM
Tuesday, March 21 (WHITE)
Accuplacer Testing - Block 1
HR: International Club - Cafeteria
Spring Sport Pictures - 3: PM
Cheer Banquet - Cafeteria - 3:30-8 PM
Varsity Track & Field vs. Mater Dei/North - North High School - 4:30 PM
2017 Information Football Parent Meeting - Media Center - 6:30 PM
Wednesday, March 22 (BLUE)
Student Council - Auditorium - 7 AM
Accuplacer Testing - Block 1
HR: Tiger Pride - Auxiliary Gym
Faculty Advisory
Girls Varsity Tennis Scrimmage - Mater Dei - 4 PM
Boys & Girls Swim Team Banquet - Cafeteria - 5:30 PM
Cheer Parent & Student Informational Meeting - Media Center - 6:30 PM
Thursday, March 23 (WHITE)
Morning Mass - Chapel - 7 AM
HR: Key Club - Cafeteria
Basketball Banquet - Cafeteria - 5:30 PM
Varsity Softball - South Spencer - 5 PM
JV Softball - South Spencer - 6:30 PM
Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs. Harrison - Bob Hargrave Field - 7 PM
Friday, March 24 (BLUE)
Boys JV Lacrosse vs. Mater Dei - Bob Hargrave Field - 5:50 PM
Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs. Mater Dei - Bob Hargrave Field - 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 25
Boys Varsity Lacrosse - Mater Dei - 3 PM
Co-ed Special Olympics - 3:30 PM
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March 25-April 2 - Spring Break
April 3-9 - Auditorium and Cafeteria Closed due to Spring Musical
April 4 - After Baccalaureate Meeting
April 5 - Faculty Meeting
April 5 - Girls Soccer player and Parent Meeting
April 6-9 - Spring Musical
April 6 - Liturgy of the Hours - Chapel - 7 AM
April 8 - ACT @ RMHS
April 11 - Senior Retreat - Catholic Center
April 12 - School Improvement Committee
Apr 12 - PTO Meeting - Media Center - 6:30 PM
April 14-17 - Easter Break - No School (PMD)
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Update on Drug Testing Policy and Procedures:
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Last month Mr. Browning and I visited Cathedral High School in Indianapolis to talk with them about their extensive experience with drug testing of students. Principal, Dave Worland, and his assistant, Kathy Saum will be visiting Memorial to consult with a broader group of staff members on
April 5
as we prepare for the approval of our policy and implementation of procedures. The revised documents will be posted on Sycamore after spring break. Mr. Worland and Mrs. Saum will be available to meet informally with parents and Board Members from
12:00 to 12:50 p.m.
on
Wednesday, April 5
in the school media center.
-Marie Williams
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Twenty-two Reitz Memorial High School students and their sponsors attended a government studies program in Washington, D.C., February 19 – 24, 2017 with other groups from across the country. Using our nation’s capital as a living classroom, allowed participants get a “close up” view of our nations’ government.
Daily activities range from meeting with members of Congress, staffers and lobbyists to interacting with the people, activities, and places that make this federal city so unique. On a typical day students participate in daily debates, discussions and activities focusing on current issues and the governing process, with even a little time to visit monuments, museums and attend cultural events. This year the students were able to visit the newly opened Smithsonian Museum of African American History & Culture.
On the trip to Capitol Hill, Memorial was welcomed by former graduate, Marjorie Daily ‘12, and former Assistant Girls Soccer Coach, Connor Lentz, during a House of Representatives visit. Because of the beautiful weather Memorial was able to visit both the House and Senate as well as tour the Galleries of the Senate and explore the National Archives.
The program concludes with a banquet, speeches and a dance. Memorial was able to secure three of the seven closing speakers. Closing speakers for memorial were Grace Abushalback, Jessica Mueller and Grace Walker. This session gives students the chance to unwind, say goodbye and reflect on what they have learned during their trip.
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Student Council Officers:
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Student Council Officer Applications are available via Student Council Google Classroom on March 20th due March 24th. The code is fgn2ey. All applicants must have been a Council member for at least one year to apply.
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2017 Football Parent Meeting:
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The Memorial High School Football Team will be holding its informational 2017 Football Parent meeting Tuesday, March 21 at 6:30 pm in the Media Center. Important information and calendars about the upcoming season will be handed out at this time. If you have a son who is interested in being apart of the 2017 Football Team, you will need to attend this meeting. This meeting is for all 9th-12th grade football parents. If you have a conflict contact Coach Hurley at johnhurley@evdio.org.
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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 Memorial website,
www.reitzmemorial.org
(Students can also find updates in the daily announcements)
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
Check the MHS website for Summer Opportunities which includes job opportunities, workshops, seminars and classes taken at colleges around the country.
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.
WAIVERS FOR 2016-2017
Waivers for all courses will be accepted from April 3rd through April 13th.
A parent must sign this green form along with the student, the teacher of the course, and the department head of the requested course. The child must also discuss their reasoning for wanting to take the requested course with their counselor and the department head.
For students who become ineligible to take a course based on 4th quarter grades and wish to waive into that course, waivers will also be available in the counseling office through May 31st.
ONLINE SUMMER SCHOOL
Online Summer School Permission Forms will be available from April 3rd through April 13th in the counseling office. Anyone needing to retake a course online this summer must pick up a form and have it signed by a parent or guardian. All signed forms need to be turned back into the counseling office before registering for any classes. Registration begins as early as April 4th and the classes fill up very quickly. For students who become ineligible to take a course based on 4th quarter grades and wish to retake it online, permission forms will also be available in the counseling office through May 31st.
ISTEP+ TESTING DATES
The second round of ISTEP+ will be given from April 18th through May 2nd. 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
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END OF COURSE ASSESSMENT
Students who need to retake their ECA’s in English 10 and Algebra 1 will be doing so from April 24th through May 26th. 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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FINANCIAL AID EXTENSION
The state of Indiana has extended the financial aid filing deadline to April 15 due to recent issues with a federal data retrieval tool. To file, go to www.fafsa.gov.
FAFSA HELP FOR HOOSIERS
Hoosier families can find FAFSA-related help via phone at 1-888-528-4719, email awards@che.in.gov, Twitter, Facebook, or online at LearnMoreIndiana.org/cost
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As of today, we have received contributions for the After Prom event from 14 MHS Junior Families. Thank you to those junior parents for your generosity! The After Prom event, held at River City Recreation, Saturday, April 29 -- 11pm-2am is fast approaching! And prizes are an important part of the festivities and definitely a big draw to entice the students to attend.
In hopes of receiving more contributions, we are extending the deadline for accepting donations (money and/or donated items) from junior families. Please help in any way you can by sending in your After Prom donation to the school office. Your contribution is greatly needed. If you have any questions, contact Julie Klipsch at
julieklipsch@gmail.com
. Thank you!
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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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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
ltenbarge1989@att.net
Karen Lively
812-454-1976
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The Attendance Office loans ties, belts, and shirts to students who have forgotten them at home. Currently, our "stock" of belts is running a little low. Donations of new or used uniform items (especially belts) would be greatly appreciated. Items can be sent directly to the Attendance Office.
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