WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
August 14, 2017
RMHS Drug Testing Policy:
Reitz Memorial High School has adopted a Random Drug Testing Policy in alignment with the policy of the Catholic Diocese of Evansville.  St. Vincent's Occupational Medicine will be our testing provider.  Representatives from this organization will be present at Meet the Teacher night ( September 5 ) to respond to questions and/or provide information as needed.  The complete policy can be found at the link below.

Thanks to all who have read the handbook and returned forms, as well as the drug testing policy and consent.  Some questions have been asked about the drug testing and we will try to address them in an FAQ that will be released on Wednesday of this week.  We hope to have all forms returned by Friday of this week.  If you still have questions at the end of the week, please contact Dr. Williams, Mrs. Popham or Mr. Wilgus.

The Witting Media Center is open mornings before school, at 7 AM.
All School Mass - August 15:
Students gather for All School Mass at least once a month, with weekly Masses offered in the Chapel Thursdays, at 7 AM.  Parents, family and alumni are always invited to join the school for Mass.  

When visiting Reitz Memorial for Mass, please enter at the front of school (door #1) and sign in at the Main Office.  Ample seating is available for guests in the back section of the Auditorium.  The first All School Mass is August 15, at 10:25 AM. The next morning Mass is August 17, at 7 AM in the Chapel.  For a complete listing of Mass times, prayer services and retreats, please visit the school website
Beginning August 21, the Homework Help Lab will run after school until 4 PM, in the Witting Media Center.
Pass-a-Note on Sycamore:
In the past couple of weeks we have received some pass-a-note messages on Sycamore from last school year.  We also discovered some emails that were sent to correct school email addresses, were never received. 

If you send a message to someone and do not get a response within 24 hours, please call or use another method of contact.  We are trying to fix these "glitches" but often do not know until long after the message was sent.
Solar Eclipse - August 21:
We will be taking the students of Reitz Memorial High School outside to view the solar eclipse.  We have eclipse glasses for every student.   The glasses purchased are ISO certified and meet ISO 12312-2 international safety standard.  They are also CE certified and meet the transition requirements of scale 12-16 of EN 169/1992.

We are looking for parent volunteers to help supervise and watch the eclipse with our students from 12:30 - 2 PM.  If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Mrs. Carner at  twyalacarner @reitzmemorial.org.

There will be displays covering various eclipse topics.  We will also be taking temperature and wind data as well as taking pictures of the sky periodically to compare “blueness”.  This is the first time in almost a century that the United States has experienced a coast to coast eclipse. 
School Photo Day:
August 16 - Senior (All Seniors) and Junior Photos
August 17 - Sophomore and Freshmen Photos 

Dress Code for Seniors:
Boys - dress pants, sport jacket, button-up dress shirt, and tie are required  
Girls - uniform pants with a blouse (no low-cut tops, sleeveless shirts, or shirts with spaghetti straps will be allowed)

Dress Code for Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors:
Boys - khaki pants with button-up dress shirt and tie (no sports jacket required)
Girls - uniform pants with a blouse (no low-cut tops, sleeveless shirts, or shirts with spaghetti straps will be allowed)
THE WEEK AT A GLANCE

Monday, August 14 (BLUE DAY)
Yearbook distribution - Homeroom - 2:40 PM
HR: Freshman Class Meeting - Auditorium
HR: RMDM Executive - Chairs only - Room 245
Girls Varsity Golf - Gibson Southern - 4:30 PM 

Tuesday, August 15 (WHITE DAY)
All School Mass - Auditorium - 10:25 AM
Girls Varsity Golf at Harrison - 3:30 PM
Boys Varsity Soccer vs. FJ Reitz - Traylor Stadium - 5:30 PM
JV Volleyball vs. Gibson Southern - Home - 5:50 PM
Fresh. Volleyball vs. Gibson Southern - Home - 5:30 PM
7th Gr. Football vs. Mt. Vernon - Hargrave Field - 5:30 PM
8th Gr. Football vs. Mt. Vernon - Hargrave Field - 6:30 PM
Varsity Volleyball vs. Gibson Southern - Home - 7PM
Girls Varsity Soccer vs. FJ Reitz - Traylor Stadium - 7:30 PM

Wednesday, August 16 (BLUE DAY)
School Pictures - Seniors and Juniors
Book Club Callout - Room 115 - Before School
HR: Spell Bowl Callout - Cafeteria
HR: Tiger Pride - Aux. Gym

Thursday, August 17 (WHITE DAY)
School Pictures - Sophomores and Freshmen
Morning Mass - Chapel - 7 AM
HR: National Honor Society Officer Meeting
HR: Art Club Callout - Room131
HR: Class Officer Meeting with Ms. Williams
Football Team Dinner
Boys JV Soccer at Jasper - 5:30 PM
Football Meet the Team Night - 6:30 PM
Boys Varsity Soccer at Jasper - 7 PM

Friday, August 18 (BLUE DAY)
HR: Mandatory Senior Meeting - College Info - Cafeteria
Boys Varsity Tennis - Jeffersonville - 5:30 PM
Varsity Football at Jasper - 6:30 PM
Girls JV Soccer - St. Joseph's - South Bend - 6:30 PM
Girls Varsity Soccer - St. Joseph's - South Bend - 7 PM

Saturday, August 19
Girls Varsity Soccer - St. Joseph's - South Bend - 8 AM
Girls JV Soccer - St. Joseph's - South Bend - 8 AM
Partner Football Jamboree - Hargrave Field - 8 AM
Varsity Cross Country - Pioneer Invite - Boonville - 9 AM
Varsity Volleyball Memorial Invitational - Home - 9AM
Girls Varsity Golf - Vincennes Country Club - 8 AM
Boys Varsity Tennis - Jeffersonville - 9 AM
Girls JV Soccer - St Joseph's - South Bend - 12 PM
Girls Varsity Soccer - St. Joseph's - South Bend - 1:30 PM
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.