Rocket Report

Vol. 3, No. 21, January 17, 2020
Words with Wilson
We had another great week at St. Roch Catholic School. We held our Geography Bee and Spelling Bee this week. Our Speech Team is gearing up for their first competition. Quest for Excellence practices are in full swing, and our Theater Club continues to work hard to prepare their production of Peter Pan . Below you will see the great things that went on in our classrooms this past week:

  • The 8th great worked hard in Mrs. Feltman’s science class making 3D plant and animal cell models.
  • Second grade students in Ms. Leppert’s class worked on 3 digit addition using task cards.
  • In Kindergarten art class, Mrs. Fields taught the students how to paint Narwhals.
  • Mrs. McClurg’s third grade began a biography research project on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. using their chromebooks.  
  • 1st Graders in Mrs. Border’s Class used the I pads to practice comprehension.  
  • Chase Monroe won the Geography Bee for the second consecutive year.  
  • Mr. G’s class and Mr. English’s class did a fantastic job leading our all school masses this week.
  • Miss Egan’s/Mrs. DeArmond’s 2nd grade class played Scoot and used task cards to learn about standard and expanded form.    
  
It was a great week to be a Rocket.  Enjoy your weekend!
2020 Geography Bee
Geography Bee

On Wednesday we hosted our 2020 Geography Bee. We started the competition with 35 students from grades 4-8. We eventually whittled it down to the top 8 . Congratulations to 8th grade student Chase Monroe who won his second consecutive title.  

8th Place Lucy Hermann
7th Place- Quinn O’Brien
6th Place- James Curtis
5th Place- Lachlan Borders
4th Place- Chloe Painchaud
3rd Place- Sydney Babb
2nd Place- Landon Ambrosia Robinson
1st Place- Chase Monroe
Jr. High Youth Rally
Register today for early bird price!
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

For more information, contact Stephanie Newton at snewton@strochindy.org
For more information, contact Stephanie Newton at snewton@strochindy.org
Children's Liturgy of the Word
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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The next quarterly PTO meeting is January 22nd at 6:30pm
Save the Date
He & Me Dance
February 22nd @ 6pm
Save the Date for the He & Me Dance 

Join us for a night of dancing and a taste of Spring. Bring your Daughters to a Garden Party on Saturday, February 22nd from 6 - 8 PM. Cost is $10/family or $15 at the door. 
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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.  
Inclement Weather
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
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.  

E-Learning Days
Please click the button below to see more details concerning our E-Learning days.
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School Mass Schedule
All School Masses will be held on Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:15am unless otherwise noted.
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
Lunch Menu
Week of January 20th
Salad Option - Italian Salad

Entree Option - Breaded Chicken Patty
Monday

NO SCHOOL


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Tuesday

Salisbury Steak with Brown Gravy
Mashed Potaoes


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Wednesday

Corn Dog
Baked Beans


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Thursday

Chicken & Rice Bowl
Broccoli

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Friday

Pizza Quesadilla
Chef's Choice

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Server Schedule
January 18/19
Saturday - 5pm
Chloe Painchaud
Addie Durrett
Rylen James
Sunday - 8:00am
Lachlan Borders
Sawyer Borders 
Cicily Borders
Sunday - 10:30am
Ezra Littell
Isaiah Littell
Zeke Littell
Sunday - 5:30pm
Michael Riedeman
Faith Lowry
Brady McGuire
January 25/26
Saturday - 5pm
Annah Meehan
Ashlynn Gilmore
Cooper Miles
Sunday - 8:00am
Olivia Plummer
Diana Plummer
Jack Andrews
Sunday - 10:30am
Monica Jones
Faith Lowry
Elian Noriega
Sunday - 5:30pm
Nate Kinnaman
Lydia Stahley
Landon Ambrosia-Robinson
New Process for Server Schedule
Click Below to Sign Up
Begins February 1st
Teacher Wish List
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.  
Any purchased wish list items may be turned into the school office. Thank you for your support.
Looking Ahead
Upcoming Dates and Events

  • 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
LINKS
Rebel Report
Rebel Club
RONCALLI HIGH SCHOOL BOYS’ BASKETBALL REBEL CLUB

What is Rebel Club?
 
Rebel Club is a spring basketball team for young men currently in grades 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th. Rebel Club teams practice twice a week, and play most weekends. The team will stay together at a minimum up to SPRING BREAK.
  
Who can try out for Rebel Club?
 
Any boy in grades 5th-8th that currently is enrolled in any one of our South Deanery school feeder schools and any 8th grader that is planning on attending Roncalli High School.
 
How many are on each team?
 
We keep approximately 10 on each team.
 
Is there a cost for Rebel Club?
 
The cost for Rebel Club is $150. This cost will go to cover leagues, tournaments, uniforms, and gym rental if necessary. This money will also cover any cost incurred by our coaches. This is NOT a fundraiser or money maker for the basketball program. All money is used and allocated for specific purposes.
 
What is the time commitment for Rebel Club?
 
Starting with tryouts (January 26th), the team will practice twice a week at Roncalli. 5th and 6th graders will play in a league on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, and 7th and 8th graders will play in a league on Sunday afternoons. There will also be tournaments that we play in locally. Tournaments in the past have been at places like Shelbyville and Greenfield.
 
What if my son’s team is still playing in the CYO tournament?
 
Your son’s school team is the first priority. He can practice and or play with the Rebel Club whenever there is not a conflict, and then join the Rebel Club team full time once the CYO season is finished.
 
What if my son plays baseball or CYO volleyball?
 
We ask that if your son tries out for Rebel Club he is able to commit to it until Spring Break. At that point, most teams either disband or decide if they have enough to keep playing.  

What if my son has a CYO tournament game during tryouts?
 
We believe we have scheduled the tryouts around all South Deanery school tournament games so everyone can make tryouts. If we have missed one, please let us know and we can make other arrangements.

Who would be coaching my son’s team?

5th Grade - Matt Dillion - 98 RHS Grad, former Rebel basketball player, tons of experience in youth coaching
6th Grade - Chad Ramsey - 16 RHS Grad, former Rebel basketball player, has experience coaching both CYO and Rebel Club
7th Grade - Chris Fey - 14 RHS Grade, former Rebel basketball player, current assistant on the Rebel freshmen team
8th Grade - John Hasty - 08 RHS Grad, former Rebel basketball player, current varsity assistant at RHS
RONCALLI CURRICULUM MEETING FOR 8TH GRADE PARENTS
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:
Mrs. Jane Dias, Administrative Assistant:  jdias@roncalli.org
Mrs. Mary Sheets, Registrar:  msheets@roncalli.org
Mrs. Jessica Engel, School Counselor:  jengel@roncalli.org
Roncalli High School Application
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