We’ve had another great week at St. Roch Catholic School! It has been busy here as we prepare for the season of Advent which begins on Sunday.
The word “Advent” comes from Latin and means "coming;" its purpose is to look forward to the coming of Christ to Earth; it is a season that focuses on waiting. So, Advent means something new is coming.
As we prepare to celebrate these four weeks of waiting, students are preparing by making advent wreaths, bulletin boards that reflect the season, writing prayers and making advent calendars. Advent is a great season to spend time in prayer as a family. I found a great website called crosswalk.com that has really good ideas for your family to do together each week as you prepare for Christmas. Below you will find a copy of an idea for the first week. Have a great weekend!
First Sunday of Advent
Theme
: Expectancy
Conversation Starters:
Share about a time when you’ve had to wait expectantly for something. What was it like to feel in your heart that you knew something big was going to happen and yet to also know that you needed to wait for it? How does waiting for God to provide the answers allow us to trust him more?
Prayer:
Dear Jesus, we start this Advent season waiting for you. Like the Israelites who wearily longed—hoping against hope—that you would bring your promised Messiah, we desperately wait for you to fill our hearts with your glorious presence this Advent season. Please allow us to see the beauty and refining that comes when we cease our striving and choose to boldly trust that your promises will prove true.
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Christmas Spirit Week
December 17th-21st
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Student Government is sponsoring a Christmas Spirit Week the week before Christmas break begins. Each day will have a theme. Students may either dress for the theme, or wear Christmas themed clothing. Please do not feel like you have to purchase items for each theme day. Red and green will always work! On Thursday, all students must be in uniform due to our afternoon performance of our Christmas Program.
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- Monday- Dress as your favorite Christmas character
- Tuesday- Ugly Christmas Sweater Day
- Wednesday- Red or Green Day
- Thursday- Uniform
- Friday- St. Roch Spirit Wear
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Saturday, December 8, 2018
Located in our School Cafeteria
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Find Your Greatness
with Catholic speaker,
Dr. Allen Hunt, is coming to
St Roch on Saturday
January 19, 2019
9:00AM - 1:00PM!
Come join St. Roch Catholic Church for a great morning of listening, learning, scripture, and prayer. Find Your Greatness is based on Matthew Kelly's best-seller
The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic.
Reach your full potential, create a personal life plan, and develop a vibrant spiritual life.
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Get your tickets today!
Click the link below or call us at
859.980.7900
to reserve your tickets!
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School Mass is scheduled for 8:15am on Wednesdays and Fridays unless otherwise noted.
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Wed. 12/5
- Mr. G's 4th Grade
Fri. 12/7 -
Mrs. Payne's 4th Grade
Wed. 12/12
- Mrs. McClurg's 3rd Grade
Fri. 12/14 -
Mrs. Agresta's 3rd Grade
Wed. 12/19
- Mrs. DeArmond's 2nd Grade
Fri. 12/21 -
Mrs. Chamberlin's 8th Grade
Wed. 1/9
- Mr. Tindall's 8th Grade
Fri. 1/11 -
Mr. English's 7th Grade
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St. John's Christkindl Village
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Gavin Farris, Leila & Rylen James
Jonathan & Annabelle Snyder, Lucas Sigler
Kennedy & Callaway Marsh, Collin Ash
Evan Schaub, Brady McGuire, Nate Kinnaman
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Salad of the Week -
Chef Salad
Sandwich of the Week -
Mini Corn Dogs
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Monday
Biscuits & Gravy
Corn
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Tuesday
Chicken Nuggets
Mashed Potatoes
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Wednesday
Hamburger
Green Beans
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Thursday
Penne Pasta with Meat Sauce
Salad Bar
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Friday
Chili Cheese Crispito
Chef Salad
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Upcoming Dates and Events
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- 12/4 - We Are St. Roch Shirt Day
- 12/5 - Mission Wednesday
- 12/6 - Dine to Donate @ Portillo's
- 12/8 - Breakfast with Santa
- 12/12 - Mission Wednesday
- 12/13 - $1 Casual Day
- 12/14 - End of 2nd Quarter
- 12/17 - 12/19 - Secret Santa Shop
- 12/18 - Parish Christmas Concert
- 12/19 - Mission Wednesday
- 12/20 - School Christmas Program 1:30 & 6:30
- 12/21 - 2nd Quarter Attendance & Honor Roll Recognition
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Roncalli High School Tours
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Did you know that you can schedule a tour of Roncalli High School during school hours to see what a typical day looks like? If you are curious on what this might look like, contact Director of Admissions & Marketing Allie Ross today to set one up! Allie can be reached at (317) 787-8277, ext. 243.
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Did you miss the placement test?
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Second Roncalli High School Placement Test
Were you unable to attend the first Roncalli High School Placement Test on Saturday, November 10?
Not to worry because a second one will be offered on
Saturday, December 1st
- Students MUST REGISTER for this makeup test by calling Mrs. Jane Dias, Guidance Administrative Assistant, at (317) 787-8277 ext. 214.
- Test begins at 8:00 AM (please arrive 10 minutes early) and concludes by 11:15 AM
- Accommodations, as designated on the student’s IEP/ISP, are available only for those students who provide the appropriate documentation to Mrs. Michelle Roberts (mroberts@roncalli.org), Special Needs Director, at least 10 days prior to the HSPT.
- Students are asked to bring 2 sharpened No. 2 pencils; calculators are not allowed.
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The Roncalli Parents Organization (RPO) invites you to join us on
Friday, January 18th
between 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM in the Roncalli cafeteria for a delicious meal. We will be serving chili, hot dogs, dessert and a beverage for only $5/person. After dinner, cheer on the Rebels Boys Basketball team as they take on New Palestine.
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CYO WINTER BREAK CLINIC
Roncalli Wrestling is hosting it’s 3rd Annual CYO Winter Break Wrestling Clinic at the Roncalli High School Wrestling Facility. RHS Head Coach Wade McClurg, the RHS wrestling staff, and RHS wrestling team will be teaching the wrestling techniques that are taught in the RHS workouts. This is a great opportunity for wrestlers to kick off the CYO Wrestling Season, and for those that have already been doing club wrestling at Rebel Wrestling Foundation!
Cost: $20 pay at the door
Dates: Tuesday, December 26th & Wednesday, December 27th
Time: 12:00 PM -1:30 PM
Ages: Grades K-8
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December 27 & 28
Grades 1-4, 9am-10:30am
Grades 5-8, 11am-12:30pm
Location: RHS Bubble Gym
Cost: $40
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St. Roch Catholic School
Phone: (317) 784-1763
Fax: (317) 784-7051
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