Reitz Memorial High School
Reitz Memorial High School is a Christ-centered Catholic community which educates all students to their highest potential by developing religious values, providing excellence in education, and fostering a commitment to service.
April 2017 Newsletter
Note from the Principal:

Dear Parents,

Last fall Youth First conducted a survey of perceptions about alcohol and marijuana use that students had about their peers, compared to what the students think themselves.  The results of that survey have been used in a campaign to affirm students who make healthy and safe decisions regarding the use of alcohol and marijuana.  “The Truth Is…” statements can be found throughout the school and printed on materials to remind students that most of them do not believe that drinking alcohol is ever a good thing for them (72%) and that getting drunk is never a good thing for anyone their age (80%).  My hope is that by building a stronger partnership between school and home, we can convince those in the minority groups of the real truth.

I also want to share some of the data regarding their thoughts about parents.  Students were asked how they felt about this statement, “Parents should not let their teens or their teens’ friends drink alcohol at home.”  Seventy eight per cent of them agreed.  When asked how they felt about the statement, “Parents should set clear rules and expectations about avoiding alcohol,” 89% of them agreed.  My hope is that parents can support each other in helping all of our students to understand that alcohol is not a necessity for celebrations and/or events.

As we approach these last weeks of school and the summer vacation, there is much to celebrate.  It is also a time of great vulnerability and need to be conscious of safety. The consequences of poor decisions can be deadly.  And if not, they can follow these young people throughout their lives. 

May God bless all of the young people entrusted to us, and strengthen our partnership in supporting their growth in knowledge and faith!

Blessings and peace,

-Marie Williams
Weekly Schedule:
Tuesday, April 25 (WHITE)
ISTEP - No Homeroom
Jr. High Band Dress Rehearsal - Auditorium - 2:45 PM
Girls Varsity Tennis vs. Mater Dei - 4 PM
Boys Varsity Golf - FJ Reitz - McDonald Course - 4 PM
Varsity Baseball - vs. Mater Dei - Stone Field - 4:30 PM

Wednesday, April 26 (BLUE)
ISTEP - Sophomores Groups 1 & 2 - No Bells
HR: Junior Meeting - Cafeteria
Jr. High Band Concert - Auditorium & Cafeteria - 2:45-8 PM
Faculty Advisory
JV Baseball vs. Mater Dei - Stone Field - 4:30 PM
Varsity Softball vs. Mt. Vernon - 5:30 PM
Girls Varsity Lacrosse vs. Bosse/Reitz - Hargrave Field - 6 PM

Thursday, April 27 (WHITE)
Morning Mass - Chapel - 7 AM
ISTEP - Sophomores Group 3 - No Bells
HR: Junior Meeting - Cafeteria
HR: Business Club - Cafeteria
Boys Varsity Golf - Harrison - McDonald Course - 3:30 PM
Freshman Baseball vs. Castle - 4:30 PM
Varsity Softball vs. Harrison - 5 PM


Friday, April 28 (BLUE)
Teen Power Shirts & Uniform Waist Down
Morning Activity Schedule - Teen Power Guest Speaker
Girls Varsity Tennis - Terre Haute North/Vigo HS - TrI-State Athletic Club - 5 PM
Boys JH Lacrosse - SISL - Hargrave Field - 5:30 PM
Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs. Central - Hargrave Field - 7 PM

Saturday, April 29
JH Track & Field - Event Meet 3 - 8 AM
JH Track & Field - Running Meet 4 - 10 AM
Varsity Baseball - Mt. Vernon - Stone Field - 10 AM
Boys JH Lacrosse vs. North - Hargrave Field - 1 PM
8th Grade Baseball vs. Mater Dei - Stone Field - 1 PM
JH Softball - U10 Game - Nativity - 2 PM
Special Olumpics - 3:30 PM
Prom - Old Nation Events Plaza - 8 PM
After Prom - River City Recreation - 11 PM-2 AM
Upcoming Events:
May 1 - After-Prom Attendance - Sweats Day
May 1 - AP Exam - Chemistry - Room 249 - 7:35 AM
May 1 - AP Exam - Environmental Science - Conference Room - 7:35 AM
May 1 - Teens for Life Officer Elections
May 2 - FORMED! with Fr. Tyler & Deacon Joe - HR
May 2 - AP Exam - Physics - HCH Conference Room - 11:50 PM
May 2 - AP Exam - Com. Sci
May 2 - AP Exam - Spanish
May 3 - AP Exam - English Literature - Rooms 100, 103, 214, 249 - 7:35 AM
May 3 - Newman Center Presentation - Room 214 - HR
May 3 - Faculty Meeting - PM
May 4 - Morning Mass - Chapel - 7 AM
May 4 - AP Exam - Government - Rooms 209, 306 - 7:35 AM
May 4 - Tigerettes - Cafe
May 5 - AP Exam - German - Room 249 - 7:35 AM
May 5 - AP Exam - U.S. History - Counselor's Office - 7:35 AM
May 5 - Riley Dance Marathon Assembly - End of Day
May 5 - Riley Dance Marathon
May 6 - Theatre Department Awards Ceremony
May 7 - Theatre 3 Showcase
May 7 - Sprint Choir Concert
May 8 - AP Exam - Biology - Rooms 247, 249 - 7:35 AM
May 8 - Honors Night
May 9 - AP Exam - Calculus - Rooms 211, 212 - 7:35 AM
May 10 - Senior Breakfast
May 10  - AP Exam - English Lang & Composition - Rooms 300, 310, 311, 312 - 7:35 AM
May 11 - AP Exam - World History - Conference Room - 7:35 AM
May 11 - All School Mass - Auditorium - 10:25 AM
May 12 - One Hour Homeroom - Afternoon Graduation Practice
Final Transcript Request for Seniors:
Seniors must request their final transcript through Parchment by the end of the school year.  Transcripts need to be sent to the college your student plans to attend, in order to register for fall classes.  Be sure to select hold for grades so this semester's courses are included.

Please contact Mrs. Bennett in the Counseling Office with questions.
Counseling  News:
IMPORTANT SENIOR INFORMATION
Mrs. Bennett met with senior homerooms earlier this month.  Forms were given to students that collect the following information:
1. A list of colleges your student has been accepted to
2. A list of scholarship offers and amounts – even if it is from a school that your student is not attending
3. A list of awards and honors your student has received THIS academic year
These forms should be returned ASAP and no later than May 3.
 
SUMMER SCHEDULE FOR COUNSELORS
The counselors will be in the office until June 2, and will return two weeks prior to the start of the 2017-2018 school year.  The counselors will check email intermittently over break.

CHANGES TO A STUDENT’S REGISTRATION LIST
PLEASE look over your student’s registration list and make sure this truly reflects their wants and needs for next year.  Changes to the registration list must be done by May 19th.

SUMMER SCHOOL PERMISSION FORM
Any student who wishes to take a summer course AND receive Memorial credit must first obtain permission by their counselor.  Summer School Permission Forms are available in the counseling office and must be completed prior to beginning any summer course (besides Driver’s Education).

SAT DATES:
Register at www.sat.collegeboard.org
  • June 3, 2017 (Register by May 9, 2017)
ACT DATES: 
Register at www.actstudent.org
  • 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.

It is highly recommended that the Class of 2018 test in May or June so that they can apply early in their Senior year for Colleges.    Since the tests are on Saturday mornings, it is important to be aware of sport and other school function dates and times that may affect a student’s concentration.  Students who don’t test in the spring of their Junior year are encouraged to test in early fall.  

NCAA—IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES
If there is any chance your student may want to play a sport in college, it is important that he/she registers with the NCAA Eligibility Center by the end of their junior year.  The website is  http://www.eligibilitycenter.org.  The following steps must be taken to qualify for a Division I or II scholarship:

1. Complete the Student Release Form online.
2. Complete the Amateurism Questionnaire online.
3. Pay fee online or submit fee waiver ($65 domestic and $95 for incoming international students.)
4. Submit current official high school transcript (at least 6 semesters) as well as all past transcripts from previous schools.
5. Submit official test scores electronically (must be from testing agency.)  The Eligibility Center will not accept test scores from the high school transcript.
The Eligibility Center code is 9999.

A final official transcript (at the end of senior year) must be requested by the student through Parchment to be sent to the Eligibility Center for final certification. 

The Eligibility Center website is a great resource for information regarding the certification process.  By clicking on the “Resource” tab, you can download “Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete” which will help in answering questions you might have.  The counseling office can also assist you.

SCHOLARSHIPS
 A detailed description of each scholarship application currently in the Counseling Office can be found at the Memorial website HERE.   If you do not have access to the Internet, a copy of the list of scholarships and their descriptions is available through the Counseling Office.  Continue to encourage your student to stop by the Counseling Office weekly to make sure they don’t miss out on announced scholarships. 

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
The Counseling Office has brochures and information for many summer programs on college campuses around the country and right here in Evansville.  These opportunities are posted on the Memorial website HERE

ECA TESTING AND SCORES
ECA testing for current juniors and seniors who have not yet passed will take place on May 9th and May 10th.  ECA scores will be mailed home when they become available.
Class of 2017:

We would like to wish all of you the best of luck as you enter a new chapter in your lives.  It has been a pleasure working with you!

-Mrs. Bennett, Mrs. Cullum, Mrs. Howe, and Mrs. Melendres
The Truth Is:
80% (8 out of 10) of Memorial High School students believe that drinking alcohol is never a good thing for anyone their age to do. 

Be on the lookout for Youth First Representatives at sporting events, lunches, and then again at the beginning of the school year with new Truth Is giveaways.  And if your students come to prom, there will be a Truth Is giveaway there as well.
Class of 2018 Senior Weekend:
Plans are still underway for  Senior Weekend for the Class of 2018. The date for that is July 29-30, 2017 at Camp Carson.  We will be meeting will the current Juniors on May 8 to give an overview of what the weekend entails. Parents will receive an email, after the meeting, with all information provided to students.  Registration for the weekend will begin May 15 online

There are many aspects to this weekend, so much help is needed. If you would like to volunteer or if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.   We are looking forward to a fun weekend with the soon-to-be Seniors!
Applications for 2017-2018 Tiger Ambassadors:
Does your student want to wear the BLUE BLAZER?  Applications for Tiger Ambassadors are available for pick up from Mrs. Kahre, in classroom 239.  Current Sophomores and Juniors with a GPA of at least 3.1/4.0, who have been at Memorial for at least one year, and are involved in school activities are eligible to apply.  In addition to the application, each candidate will write an essay and participate in an interview panel.  Deadline for application submission is Monday, April 24, before 2:50 PM
2017 Memorial Athletics' Golf Scramble:
Friday, June 2nd at Cambridge Golf Club

Put together a foursome with classmates, friends, family, or your place of business for a fun afternoon that benefits RMHS Athletics. Registration is $100 per player and includes Greens fees, Cart, MHS Polo, and Lunch (additional sponsorship levels available.)  
Summer Tutoring:
Mrs. Fortune offers tutoring in the summer and will continue next school year after her retirement. Those interested can stop by her classroom (309) or call (812-686-0771) to discuss further.  Mrs. Fortune is finishing her 34th year at Reitz Memorial, taught 2 years night school at USI, and 5 years in the public schools before coming to RMHS.