WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
January 8, 2018
Curriculum Updates:
The new Course Description Guide will soon be on the website, and students will begin registering for the 2018-2019 academic year.  This past semester we have been working on two projects that have created a few changes. Early in the fall we recruited some Theology resource people to assist us in reviewing our curriculum and making some revisions for the future . These are not dramatic changes and they will be phased in gradually, but the process has enabled us to consider “what” and “how” we teach and discuss continuous improvement. The resource people have contributed many valuable ideas, and we have also networked with other Catholic high schools who have generously shared their ideas and experience. The most significant changes will be the development of a new course for freshmen, more integration of Scripture and the Paschal mystery throughout the courses, and the postponement of Old Testament study to the upper levels when students are more familiar with literary forms.  

We are also enhancing our Global Studies program . The course description guide will have an icon to indicate which classes will include this special emphasis and more information will be available during registration. Our goal is to intentionally integrate both faith and global studies. We are engaging a consultant to facilitate some curriculum writing this summer to assist us in this process.  
NO SCHOOL MONDAY, JANUARY 15
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY
(POTENTIAL SNOW MAKE-UP DAY)
RMHS Career Day - February 15, 2018:
Reitz Memorial High School would like to invite you and/or your company to participate in the 2018 Reitz Memorial Career Day. This is a great opportunity to interact with the student body, meet the administration and network with other alumni and local business persons.

The event begins at the start of the school day and concludes with our keynote speaker (optional for the rest of our guests) from 10:30-11:00 AM in the auditorium. The schedule for the event is being finalized and will be shared with all guests in the near future. If you are interested in participating in the Reitz Memorial's 5th Annual Career Day, please fill out the following form.

Contact Rachel Ketzner, rachelketzner@evdio.org or (812)474-2943, if you have further questions or suggestions.
Last Chance to Donate to Coat-a-Kid:
As the cold weather approaches, our school takes on the role of helping Evansville's homeless and under-privileged citizens. Although Evansville's program, "Coat-a-Kid," focuses on the collection of coats and jackets for kids, we extend our collection to more warm weather clothing. Everyone has used coats, jackets, sweatshirts, hats, gloves, scarves, and blankets that have been hiding away in their closets that have been there for years. Why not donate those items to people who would greatly benefit from them?

Donations will be accepted at school until January 12.
UE Engineering Options Harlaxton Experience 2018:
The UE Engineering OPTIONS program teaches high school girls about the exciting and rewarding career opportunities available in engineering and computer science.Girls currently in grades 9, 10, or 11 who have completed geometry are eligible to apply. The Harlaxton Experience 2018 will be a 10-day program in London, England and nearby Harlaxton College. 
June 28-July 7, 2018
$3,000 all-inclusive
Limited to 20 participants
Application Deadline: February 12, 2018
More information: www.evansville.edu/options
kh209@evansville.edu or 812-488-2651
2018-2019 School Year
Start Date: August 7, 2018
End Date: May 17, 2019
*The full calendar will be available in the near future
PTO Trivia Night February 17:
Weekly Schedule

Monday, January 8 (BLUE DAY)
HR: Speech Team - Cafeteria
HR: Freshman Class Meeting - Auditorium
HR: Senior Advisory
Girls Track Conditioning Begins (Mon, Wed, Thurs) - Science Hallway - 3 PM
Junior Parents College Information Night - Cafeteria - 6 PM
JV Wrestling Panther Night - F.J. Reitz - 6 PM

Tuesday, January 9 (WHITE DAY)
HR: Teens for Life - Auditorium
Girls Varsity Basketball - F.J. Reitz - 5:30 PM
Wrestling vs. Castle - Home - 6 PM
Boys Varsity Basketball - Banterra Bank Classic - F.J. Reitz - 7 PM

Wednesday, January 10 (BLUE DAY)
Student Council - Auditorium - 7:05 AM
HR: Freshman College/Career Lesson - Cafeteria
HR: Tiger Pride - Room 230
Spring Musical Auditions - The Wizard of Oz - 3 PM
Girls Track Conditioning - Science Hallway - 3 PM
Swimming & Diving Triangular - Castle - 5:30 PM
Girls JV Basketball - Banterra Bank Classic - Home - 5:30 PM
Boys Freshman Basketball - Vincennes Lincoln - 5:30 PM
Boys JV Basketball - Banterra Bank Classic - Home - 7 PM

Thursday, January 11 (WHITE DAY)
Morning Mass - Chapel - 7 AM
HR: Freshman College/Career Lesson - Cafeteria
HR: Teens For Life - Mandatory for DC - Auditorium
Girls Track Conditioning - Science Hallway - 3 PM
Europe Trip Meeting - Room 124 - 6 PM
Spring Musical Auditions - The Wizard of Oz - 3 PM
Girls Freshman Basketball - Jasper - 5 PM
Girls Varsity Basketball - Banterra Bank Classic - Bosse - 5:30 PM
Wrestling vs. North - RMHS Main Gym - 6 PM

Friday, January 12 (BLUE DAY)
Morning Activity Schedule - Yearbook Pictures
Boys Varsity Basketball - Banterra Bank Classic - Semi-Finals - Castle - 7 PM

Saturday, January 13
Set Construction - Auditorium - 8 AM
Snowflurry
Varsity Wrestling - Jasper Duals - Jasper - 8:45 AM
Swimming & Diving - City Meet - 9 AM
Girls Varsity Basketball - Banterra Bank Classic - Central - 5:30 PM
Boys Varsity Basketball - Banterra Bank Classic - Finals - Central - 7 PM

Sunday, January 14
Boys Lacrosse Parent Meeting - Cafeteria - 5 PM
UPCOMING EVENTS

January 13 - Snowflurry
January 15 - No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Potential Make-up Day)
January 15 - Girls Basketball Team Dinner
January 18 - Mass - Chapel - 7 AM
January 18 - Boys Basketball Team Dinner
January 21 - Snowflake
January 24 - Student Council
January 23 - Assembly - Guest Speaker Christian Picciolini
January 27 - Set Construction
January 27 - Girls Lacrosse Service Project
January 28 - Catholic Schools Week
January 29 - Girls Basketball Team Dinner
January 30 - Senior Mass at St. Benedict Cathedral
January 30 - Girls Lacrosse Team Meeting
January 31 - PTO Meeting - Witting Media Center - 6:30 PM
January 31 - Boys Basketball Team Dinner
February 17 - PTO Trivia Night - Germania Maennerchor
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.