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 2018 Newsletter
Letter from the Principal:
Dear Parents, Students and Staff,

Happy Easter to All! We now have 50 days to celebrate this beautiful and miraculous season! I am not sure why it doesn’t look or feel like spring outside, but surely it will soon. A long time ago when sad events surrounded my celebration of Easter, I learned that it is really about Faith, Hope and Love. And even thought the greatest of these is Love, sometimes the Hope is what sustains us in Faith.

Although we are into the final stretch of this school year, there are still many things happening. This week we will meet with 8th graders and parents as they prepare for entry into high school. All students are registered for next year, and we expect the master schedule to be finished by the end of this school year.

The Wizard of Oz opens next week on Thursday, April 11. There will be four performances in our auditorium, so I hope all of you will be able to attend. Spring sports are well underway, and scheduling is always a challenge with the spring showers. Be sure to check the weekly athletic schedule and daily announcements for days, times and places. There are many other activities going on each week, and prom will be held on April 28 for juniors and seniors.

I hope everyone has marked Sunday, May 20 at 4:00 p.m. on your calendars for graduation.  Let’s all help celebrate the accomplishments of the Class of 2018 and pray for them as they transition into the next phase of their lives.

Blessings, Joy and Peace,
-Marie Williams
LATE START FOR STUDENTS THIS WEDNESDAY.
TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE MORNING.
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STUDENTS ARRIVING EARLY MUST ENTER THE MAIN DOORS (FRONT CIRCLE) AND REPORT TO THE CAFETERIA FOR STUDY HALL. FIRST BLOCK BEGINS 9:35 AM.
Tuition Deposit Due:
A $100 tuition deposit is due   for all returning students for the 2018-2019 academic school year.

Deposits may be mailed in or dropped off at the business office located in Holy Cross Hall (520 S. Bennighof Ave.) If paying by check, please include your student’s name in the memo section of the check.

Please contact our Director of Admissions, Brian Heathcott, if you have any questions:
(812) 476-4973 ext.2022 or brianheathcott@evdio.org  
PTO News:
PTO SPRING FUNDRAISER - SUGAR BAKERS
The RMHS Spring Ladies Night Out will be held at Sugar Bakers on Thurs, April 26 from 6-8 PM. Guests must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door. All proceeds from this event will help fund the class of 2018 After Baccalaureate event.

Contact Sandy Bitter @ 812-455-2399, Tiffany Stepto @ 812-204-5623, or Stacy Gries @ 812-480-6552 for more info.
AFTER PROM 2018
The annual “After Prom Party” will be held at SkyZone this year. Activities will include Mass with Father Zach, food, music, fun, interactive games and fabulous prizes. Junior parents please check your email for more information about how to support this event. Email Kathy Yamashita, kathyyamashita@ymail.com if you’d like to volunteer. 
AFTER BACCALAUREATE 2018
Plans are underway for After Baccalaureate. Many parents and volunteers are needed to make this event happen for our seniors. We need your help! Senior parents, if you would like to help with this event please contact Rachel Ante @ 812-760-4264.  
CLASS OF 2019 SENIOR WEEKEND
Plans are also underway for senior weekend that will take place Saturday, July 28 through Sunday, July 29. This weekend takes place at Camp Carson. It is a great start to their senior year, as well as a great bonding experience. They will come together as a class to play games, swim, create senior banners, and to have mass as a class.

If you would like to help with this weekend, please contact Marla Stratman 812-457-3664 or Dina Willming 812-453-4728.
CLASS OF 2019 FACEBOOK PARENT GROUP
Current Junior parents are invited to join the Facebook group Memorial High School Class of 2019 to stay up to date on the activities for the class. Information includes: Post Prom organization, Senior Weekend, PTO Fundraisers, etc. Check it out HERE !
C ounseling News:
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 Reitz Memorial website . Since it is not possible to get scholarship information in the newsletter due to space constraints, it is important that students pay close attention to daily announcements and the RMHS website. There is also a scholarship drawer located in the Counseling Office with further information.

SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
Check the RMHS website for " Summer Opportunities " which include job opportunities, workshops, seminars and classes taken at colleges around the world. 

WAIVERS FOR 2017-2018
Most students who wished to waive into a course took care of this during registration. However, waivers will still be available in the School Counseling Office for students who become ineligible to take a course based on 4 th quarter grades. 

A few reminders about waivers:
PLEASE read the form completely so that you understand the risk of your child taking a course in which he or she does not meet the prerequisite. 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.

ONLINE SUMMER SCHOOL PERMISSION FORMS
Online Summer School Permission Forms will be available in the School Counseling Office through the end of the school year. 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 School Counseling Office before registering for any classes. Registration begins as early as April 9 and the classes fill up quickly so please don't wait until the last minute to sign up. If you are needing to repeat ICP, please see your counselor immediately.

END OF COURSE ASSESSMENT
Seniors who need to retake their ECA’s in English 10 and Algebra 1 will be doing so from April 23 through May 25. 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@evdio.org . 

SAT DATES:
Register at  www.sat.collegeboard.org
  • May 5, 2018 (Register by April 6, 2018)
  • June 2, 2018  (Register by May 3, 2018)

ACT DATES: 
Register at  www.actstudent.org
  • April 14, 2018 (Register by March 9, 2018)*
  • June 9, 2018 (Register by May 4, 2018)*
  • July 14, 2018 (Register by June 15, 2018)*

* Test offered at Reitz Memorial

Important facts:
-Reitz Memorial’s school code is  150980 . This number needs to be included in your student’s registration to ensure that RMHS receives their scores.  

-The NCAA does not accept test scores from the student’s transcript. They must come directly from ACT/SAT headquarters. The student should indicate the  NCAA code (9999)  when registering.

-It is possible to obtain a fee waiver for the ACT and SAT to cover the cost of taking the test. Contact Mrs. Bennett for more information.

-More and more schools are requiring that test scores come directly from the College Board (SAT) and/or ACT test centers. Both ACT and SAT allow you to send scores to four schools for free! Please take advantage of this opportunity during the test registration process.

NCAA—IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES
If there is a possibility of your student playing Division I or II in college, it is important that they register with the NCAA Eligibility Center by the end of their junior year (sophomore year encouraged.) The website is  http://www.eligibilitycenter.org . Students need to request that their transcript be sent to the NCAA through parchment.com and have their official SAT and/or ACT scores sent from the testing agency. A final transcript should be requested at the end of senior year. See Mrs. Bennett with any questions. Students should also talk with their counselor (Mrs. Cullum or Mrs. Howe) to begin an NCAA checksheet to ensure academic standards are met.    
State Championship Ring Presentation :
Congratulations to all of our State Championship teams: Girls Soccer, Boys Soccer and Football. All three were presented with their state rings at an assembly on March 23.
IHSAA Sports Physical Day:
Orthopaedic Associates will be host IHSAA Sports Physical Days for the 2018-19 athletic school year:

Saturday, April 7 from 8 AM – 12 PM
Tri-State Orthopaedics Surgeons (Behind Town and Country Ford)
225 Crosslake Drive, Evansville, IN 47715

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Wednesday, April 25 from 3:30 – 6:30 PM
Deaconess Orthopedic and Neuroscience Hospital (Gateway campus, near the ER entrance)
4011 Gateway Blvd, Suite 100, Newburgh, IN 47630

Download the 2018-19 IHSAA Pre-Participation Physical Form HERE. The cost for the Physical is $10.00 and will be donated back to Reitz Memorial High School. Students are asked to bring their completed physical form and wear athletic shorts. A complimentary T-Shirt will be provided.

To complete 2018-2019 athletic registrations at ReitzMemorial High School, please update both parent and student-athlete accounts beginning April 1 at: https://reitzmemorial-in.finalforms.com . You may review your data at any time to verify it is current. You will be required to sign your forms once per year and after any update. You will receive additional information regarding the 2018-19 athletic registrations in a separate email including information in purchasing team player packs for each sport your son or daughter participates in via your FinalForms account.
ISTEP+ PART 2 WILL TAKE PLACE BETWEEN APRIL 16 AND MAY 4. PART 2 INCLUDES THE SAME STUDENTS THAT PARTICIPATED IN PART 1: ALL SOPHOMORES, FRESHMAN IN BIOLOGY AND JUNIOR RE-TESTERS. PLEASE TRY TO AVOID APPOINTMENTS DURING THIS TIME IF YOUR STUDENT IS INVOLVED IN ISTEP+.

Contact Mrs. Cullum in the Counselor's Office with any questions: dorrindacullum@evdio.org
Now Accepting Summer Crew Applications:
Reitz Memorial is looking for students to assist with cleaning the building and doing ground work this summer. The work schedule for the summer will be from May 21 to August 3. The typical work week is Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with a 30 minute break for lunch. The work crew may also cover a few Saturdays and evenings.

Any current student is eligible to apply. Please submit a letter of interest to Mr. Lee Auker at leeauker@evdio.org and indicate any days you may not be available to work due to other obligations such as college visits or family vacations. In addition to your letter, you must have an RMHS teacher submit a letter of recommendation to Mr. Auker. The application deadline is April 13, and interviews will be scheduled later in the month.
2017-2018 Yearbook Orders:
The final deadline for ordering your yearbook is May 4. 

Orders can be placed online at www.jostensyearbooks.com . If you have problems placing your order, please call a Jostens representative at 1-877-767-5217.
The Truth Is:
79% (nearly 8 out of 10) of Memorial High School students rarely or never drink alcohol
*Rarely = two or fewer drinks in a year

During the month of April, Youth First representatives can be found at school lunches with a brand new game called The K-Zone for students to win The Truth Is Giveaways. They will also be at spring sporting events to hand out their back sacks full of swag.

Check out Youth First's latest video which encourages parents to help their students make healthy choices during spring, prom, and graduation season.

The Truth is, Reitz Memorial students are making good and healthy choices!
Apply to become a Tiger Ambassador:
Do you want to be a 2018-2019 Tiger Ambassador?
Do you want to wear the BLUE BLAZER?

Applications to become a Tiger Ambassador will be available beginning Tuesday, April 10. Applicants must be current sophomores and juniors, hold a GPA of at least 3.1, have been at Reitz Memorial for at least one year and are involved in school activities. In addition to the application, each candidate will write an essay and participate in an interview panel. See Mrs. Kahre in room 239 for an application. 

Deadline for submitting the application is Tuesday, April 17, by 3:00 pm. No late applications will be accepted !
Join us for the Spring Musical: The Wizard of Oz :
Reitz Memorial High School's Theatre Arts Department presents the Spring Musical, The Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. Travel down the yellow brick road with Dorothy and her cast of friends in this beloved classic for the whole family.

When a tornado rips through Kansas, Dorothy and her dog, Toto, are whisked away in their house to the magical land of Oz. They follow the Yellow Brick Road toward the Emerald City to meet the Wizard, and en route they meet a Scarecrow that needs a brain, a Tin Man missing a heart, and a Cowardly Lion who wants courage. The wizard asks the group to bring him the broom of the Wicked Witch of the West to earn his help.

Performances will take place at 7 PM on April 12-14, and 2:30 PM on April 15.
Now Accepting Applications for Tomorrow's Work Force:
Applications are now available for Tomorrow's Work Force , a luncheon, scholarship and job shadowing experience for Reitz Memorial and Mater Dei students. The program recognizes student leaders for their work and initiative as active scholars and community volunteers.

Fifteen recipients will be selected from each school. Students must be current juniors, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, participate in school sponsored/service/work activities and submit a short essay. The application deadline is Friday, May 4. Winners will be announced at the beginning of the 2018-2019 school year.
Weekly Schedule:
MONDAY, APRIL 2 (BLUE DAY)
Senior Open Campus
Track and Field vs. Reitz/Day School - Reitz - 4 PM
Girls Varsity Tennis - Vincennes Rivet - 4 PM
Varsity Baseball - Reitz - 4 PM
JV Baseball - Reitz - 5:30 PM

TUESDAY, APRIL 3 ( WHITE DAY)
HR: Teen For Life - Auditorium
JV Baseball - Reitz - 4 PM
Varsity Baseball vs. Reitz - Home - 4:30 PM
Varsity Softball - Reitz - 5 PM
JV Softball - Reitz - 6:30 PM
Boys Varsity Lacrosse - Reitz - 7 PM

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 (BLUE DAY)
Teacher Professional Development - Late Start for Students - 9:35 AM
Cheerleading Tryout Clinic - Small Gym - 3-5 PM
Freshman Baseball - Reitz - 4 PM
Varsity Baseball - Boonville - 5 PM

THURSDAY, APRIL 5 (WHITE DAY)
All School Mass - Auditorium - 10:20 AM
Cheerleading Tryouts - Small Gym - 3-5 PM
Boys Varsity Golf vs. Central/Reitz - Reitz - 3:30 Pm
Track and Field vs. Central/Mater Dei - Central - 4 PM
JV Baseball vs. Castle - Home - 4:30 PM
Varsity Softball vs. Harrison - Home - 5 PM
Freshman Baseball - Mt. Vernon - 5 PM
Class of 2022 Parent Orientation - Cafeteria - 6 PM

FRIDAY, APRIL 6 (BLUE DAY)
HR: Senior Meeting - College Information - Cafeteria
HR: Class Officers Speeches - Auditorium/Small Gym
Boys JV Lacrosse vs. Gibson Southern - Bob Hargrave Field - 5:30 PM
Varsity Baseballvs. Guerin Catholic - Lafayette Central - 6:30 PM
Varsity Softball - Boonville - 7 PM
Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs. Gibson Southern - Bob Hargrave Field - 7:30 PM

SATURDAY, APRIL 7
Set Construction - Auditorium - 8 AM
Girls Varsity Tennis - Big 4 Invite - Floyd Central - 8 AM
Varsity Baseball - Lafayette Central - 10 AM
JV Baseball - Boonville - 11 AM
Varsity Softball vs. Daviess County - Boonville - 12 PM
Boys Varsity Golf - Vincennes Invitational - 12 PM
Boys Varsity Lacrosse vs. Bloomington South - Goebel Soccer Complex - 12 PM
Varsity Softball vs. Vincennes Lincoln - Boonville - 2 PM
Varsity Baseball vs. Hammond Sishop - Lafayette Central - 3 PM
Special Olympics at Reitz Memorial - 3:30 PM
Upcoming Events:
April 10 - Senior Retreat
April 10 - Europe Trip Parent Meeting
April 11 - Partner School Spring Musical Performance
April 12 - Mass - Chapel - 7 AM
April 12 - RMDM Give-back at Panda Express - 2-9 PM
April 12-15 - Spring Musical - The Wizard of Oz
April 13 - Spring Sports Assembly
April 14 - ACY @ RMHS
April 16-May 4 - ISTEP Part 2
April 18 - PTO
April 18 - Partner School Band Concert Dress Rehearsal
April 19 - Mass - Chapel - 7 AM
April 19 - Partner School Band Concert
April 28 - Prom