Several times a day I walk through the hallways and watch and listen for the wonderful learning that is taking place. Every week I get to see our students really enjoying their learning. This week’s learning had it all: hands-on learning activities, critical thinking activities, learning through movement, students giving presentations, and students actively engaging with their peers. I have put together a list of some of the great things that I observed this week in our building. It is a new year, and our building is alive with the Spirit of Christ, and an excitement for learning.
- In Mr. Tindall’s Language Arts class, 8th graders shared their odes praising William Dawes, the unsung patriot who outrode Paul Revere and was lost in the shadow of Revere's fame.
- Mrs. Robert’s Art classes made pottery.
- Ms. Leppert’s 2nd grade class used task cards to learn about verb tenses.
- 4th Grade learned a song called “Numbers” to the tune of the Imagine Dragons song “Thunder.” Mrs. Payne always brings music into math.
- 3rd Grade students in Mrs. McClurg’s class modeled what happens to rocks as they moved down the river using construction paper.
- Mrs. Elam had cookies and canvas during art class. Students learned about Van Gogh’s “Starry Night,” and then painted their own.
- In 1st Grade, Mrs. Borders used a game called Scoot to learn about facts or opinions.
- Our Kindergarten students used the I-Pads as they worked on their phonics stations.
- 4th Grade learned to read treble clef notes and played xylophones.
It was a great week to be a Rocket. This is just a snippet of the great things happening. Enjoy your weekend!
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We would love for your middle school student to join us for this year's Jr. High Youth Rally: Fully Alive. The Jr. High Youth Rally is a one-day event for all students in grades 6-8 to explore their faith and grow deeper in relationship with Christ through music, prayer, and talks prepared by a NET ministries team of young adults. The evening will conclude with a concert by the Hussey Brothers. This event is presented by the youth ministers of the South Deanery and will have attendees from across the Archdiocese.
Date: Saturday, February 1, 2020
Time: 1 p.m. drop off - 8:00 p.m. pickup
Where: Roncalli High School
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First Communion Preparation Prayer Service
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Those children preparing for First Holy Communion in our parish and school are reminded that our 1st Communion Preparation Prayer Service will be on
Wednesday, January 15, at 6:30 p.m.
in our church. This is for the First Communicants and parents only. We look forward to joining in prayer together as the children continue to prepare their hearts for this most precious sacrament and gift - the Eucharist!
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Children's Liturgy of the Word
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Returning in January 2020!
With the completion of renovations to our rectory basement this month, we are excited to begin offering Children’s Liturgy of the Word again to children ages 3 years through 2nd grade during 10:30am Masses starting at the end of January! In order to pick this ministry up once again, we are in need of additional adults to lead the children participating. If you are interested in learning more about how you can volunteer and contribute, please contact Stephanie Newton at
snewton@strochindy.org
or call the parish office. We will have a short informational meeting to talk about this ministry and how to volunteer in the coming weeks. Materials and activities will be supplied! Thank you for considering your own participation and who might be a great partner to team with!
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Save the date:
*Dine to Donate - January 9th at Chick-fil-A
*Mother-Son Event on Feb 8th, 2019 in the St. Roch Gym from 6 to 8:30pm.
There will be multiple game stations, pizza, and drinks.
*Purse Bingo: Feb 20th - Doors open at 6pm and bingo starts at 6:30 in the cafeteria at St. Roch.
*School Night Fundraiser with the Indiana Pacers
The Saint Roch Rockets will be headed back to the Bankers Life Fieldhouse again this school year for their School Night Fundraiser. This is a great opportunity to make some money for our school while enjoying family time at a basketball game. More information to follow - but please mark your calendars now for
Friday, January 17
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Indiana Pacers vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves at 7:00pm.
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Roncalli High School will be hosting Dr. Amy LaHood, Family Medicine Specialist at St. Vincent Hospital, who will be speaking to parents on "The Vaping Crisis." Dr. LaHood has been in family medicine for over two decades and has been on the front lines battling the vaping crisis with families and teenagers. Parents, please join us for this important presentation on Monday, January 27th in the Roncalli Auditorium from 6:30-7:30pm. Any parent of a St. Roch student that attends will receive a wristband that allows their child(ren) to be out of uniform that next day. Please note that this presentation is geared towards parents, and not children nor students.
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If we ever have a 2 hour delay, early dismissal, or school closing because of inclement weather, we will notify the teachers and parents using the following:
1. Notified via email to all parents and staff.
2. Posted on our "Saint Roch Catholic School" Facebook Group Page
3. Posted on our Twitter page
4. A text Alert
5. Posted via local TV stations: Channel 4, 6, 8, 13, 59 (this is the last places I notify, please look for above methods first)
As always, as the parent YOU are the one that makes the decision on whether to bring your children to school each day because of weather and/or road conditions. If we are in school at a normal time and the roads around your home or area are not safe to travel, please call the school office and notify the school that your children will not be attending school because of inclement weather. Your student will be given an excused absence.
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2020-2021 School Calendar
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St. Roch Catholic School
2020-2021 Official School Calendar
August 5
- First day of school - Dismiss at 1pm
September 4
- Free day- Labor Day Weekend
September 7
- Free day – Labor Day
October 12-16
- Free days – Fall Break
November 25-27
- Free days – Thanksgiving Break
December 18
- Last day of school prior to Christmas Break
January 4
- First day of school following Christmas Break
January 18
- Free day – Martin Luther King Day*
February 12
- Free day Presidents’ Day Weekend*
February 15
- Free day – Presidents’ Day*
March 19-26
- Free days- Spring Break
April 5
- Free day - Easter Monday
May 20, 21
- Free Days- Mayfest*
May 27
- Last day of school
All days marked with * (an asterisk) may be used for snow make-up days if needed. We will use them as E-Learning Days.
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Please click the button below to see more details concerning our E-Learning days.
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All School Masses will be held on Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:15am unless otherwise noted.
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Wed. 1/15
- Mr. English's 5th Grade
Fri. 1/17
- Mr. G's 4th Grade
Wed. 1/22
- Mrs. Payne's
Fri. 1/24
- Mrs. McClurg's 3rd Grade
Wed. 1/29
- Mrs. DeArmond's 2nd Grade
Fri. 1/31
- Ms. Leppert's 2nd Grade
Wed. 2/5
- 8th Grade
Fri. 2/7
- Mr. Tindall's 7th Grade
Wed. 2/12
- Sr. Anne's 6th Grade
Fri. 2/14
- Mr. Watson's 6th Grade
Wed. 2/19
- Mrs. DeArmond's 2nd Grade
Fri. 2/21
- Mr. English's 5th Grade
Ash Wednesday Mass
- 2/26 - 1:30pm
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Salad Option -
Entree Option -
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Monday
Tenderloin
Mac & Cheese
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Tuesday
Sausage/
Pepperoni Pizza Sub
(Stromboli)
Carrots
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Wednesday
Hamburger
Seasoned Potato Wedges
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Thursday
Chicken & Noodles
Peas
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Friday
Beef Nachos
Refried Beans
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Saturday - 5pm
Cecelia Keiner
Grace Troxell
Elian Noriega
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Sunday - 8:00am
Callaway Marsh
Zane Baker
Sophia Rossman
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Sunday - 10:30am
James Guthrie
Maggie Hayes
Vivie Hayes
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Sunday - 5:30pm
Kendall Kocher
Peyton Kocher
Matthew Hudson
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New Process for Server Schedule
Click Below to Sign Up
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Thank you for the donations thus far. We truly appreciate the generosity.
- Used TI-84 Graphing Calculators
- Would like to have a classroom set of 8-9 graphing calculators to use with the Algebra class.
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Any purchased wish list items may be turned into the school office. Thank you for your support.
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Upcoming Dates and Events
- January 14th - In School Club Picture Day - All Students should be in uniform
- January 15th - Mission Wednesday
- January 17th - Geography Bee Awards following Mass
- January 17th - Spelling Bee 1pm (in the church)
- January 20th - NO SCHOOL MLK Day
- January 21st - 7th Grade Retreat
- January 22nd - Mission Wednesday
- January 22nd - PTO quarterly mtg @ 6:30pm
- January 23rd - $1 Casual Day
- January 23rd - 3rd Grade Meet & Greet
- January 26th - Catholic Schools Week Begins
- January 27th - Skating Party
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RONCALLI CURRICULUM MEETING FOR 8TH GRADE PARENTS
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All parents of current eighth grade students who are planning to attend Roncalli High School next year are invited to our annual Curriculum Meeting for 8th Grade Parents on Tuesday, February 4 at 7:00 PM in the RHS auditorium. This informative presentation consistently has received strong, positive reviews from parents. Please plan to join us!
Questions may be directed to:
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Roncalli High School Application
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Roncalli is excited to welcome the Class of 2024 next fall! As a reminder, the Application for Admission is now available online at
https://apps.roncalli.org/application
. Once the application is complete and the $100 registration fee is received, you may continue the registration process. For those who have not been in a South Deanery Catholic grade school for grades seven and eight, those next steps will include scheduling an admissions interview for Saturday, January 11 (limited space available). For all others, it will be scheduling your appointment to meet with your student's counselor to create their freshman year schedule. Please contact Director of Admissions Allie Ross at
aross@roncalli.org
or (317) 787-8277, ext. 243 with any questions.
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St. Roch Catholic School
Phone: (317) 784-9144
Fax: (317) 784-7051
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