Today was a fantastic day! I am so grateful for our St. Roch community. As I watched the students today, I couldn't help but think about how lucky I am to be a part of such a fantastic community. It was a reminder of why my husband and I decided years ago to make St. Roch our home.
Thank you so much for your support of St. Roch Catholic School. Your support is so much more than money. It comes in the form of kind words, smiles and your everyday actions. I am going into this weekend with a full heart and a complete since of gratitude.
Have a fantastic weekend!
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Thank you for your abundant support for our Roch-a-Thon Fundraiser. The outpour of generosity has been overwhelming. Our grand total at the end of the day was ... |
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Congratulations to our top 3 classes that will be rewarded with doughnuts one morning before break!
Mrs. O'Brien's Preschool
Ms. Leppert's 1st Grade
Mr. Elam's 5th Grade
Congratulations to our top 3 families including a shout out to all families that raised over $1,000
#1 Newton Family - $1,985
#2 Nygren Family - $1,595
#3 O'Brien Family - $1,335
#4 Farris Family - $1,250
#5 Tweedy Family - $1,180
#6 Murray Family - $1,080
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Kona Ice Goal was Reached!! |
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The students have earned their Kona Ice incentive! We will schedule for Kona Ice to come to our campus one day during the week prior to Fall Break. |
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Parent/Teacher Conferences |
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Since it is the year of different, and we will not be able to do our traditional conference schedule, teachers will be reaching out to you about your conference time. Some teachers are using Zoom, some are having phone conferences and some are choosing to meet face to face outside.
Each teacher will communicate with you how they are doing their conferences. If you do not hear from the teacher, they do not feel as though a conference is necessary at this time. If you are not contacted, but feel you would like a conference, please email the teacher and they will set-up a time for you. Our teachers who have elected to do in-person conferences will be holding them the week of October 5th.
Please watch your email for more information from your teacher.
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Boys 4th-8th
Boys and Girls High School
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The window is now open to register for basketball. This includes boys in 4th-8th grade as well as high school boys and girls.
Visit the cyo website at www.cyoarchindy.org to register. You will not pay until the season begins, you just need to complete the registration process. Registration is open from today until September 30th.
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2019-2020 Yearbook Update |
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Yearbooks from last school year are currently being printed and we hope to have them delivered to school in the coming week's. We appreciate your patience on the delay. |
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Election Day- Virtual Learning Day |
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Tuesday, November 3, 2020 |
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As many of you know, St. Roch has traditionally been a polling site. This tradition will continue this election year, and we are excited to welcome the precinct to St. Roch.
The precinct is “housed” in our Parish Life Center and Gymnasium. This location has worked well in the past and has allowed us to continue a normal school day and simply cancel PE classes for the day. This year we have a couple more obstacles due to the changes we have had to make in order to be compliant with the state and local rules for COVID-19 and the changes we have had to make to keep our students off the front parking lot for recess and with our change to our dismissal.
Due to these changes, we will not be able to operate our school on Election Day this year. We have decided to make this an e-Learning day for St. Roch Catholic School. We were originally doing a 1 pm dismissal on this day, but feel for safety purposes, it will be better to not have our students on campus.
Teachers will send home materials and schedules for “live” lessons for this day the Friday before the election. Older students, grades 3-8, will also bring their Chromebooks home for this eLearning Day.
Thank you in advance for your support to this change in our school calendar!
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General Meeting Wrap-Up
Thanks to all of you who made it to Wednesday’s general meeting, and congratulations to Shannon Burton, who won the drawing for a $20 spirit wear gift certificate! In case you couldn’t make it, here’s what happened:
The executive committee members introduced themselves, explained their role in the PTO, and gave updates on current programs they were overseeing.
We spent the remainder of the time brainstorming in small groups about ways we could use PTO funds to support our teachers and children during this unique school year.
If you have a great idea about how PTO can make or spend money, please don’t be shy. Send your thoughts to Michelle Wenzel at michellew@htiins.com. We’ll be reviewing all ideas at the next executive committee meeting, scheduled for October 20.
LAST CHANCE: 50/50 Entries Due NEXT WEDNESDAY, September 30 at 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 30 is your last chance to WIN BIG in the PTO’s first monthly 50/50 raffle! To participate, please address your own envelope with:
Name
Phone Number
Student
Grade / Teacher
Dollar amount ($5 per chance!)
Envelopes can be turned into the school office or your homeroom teachers. We can only accept cash or checks made out to St. Roch. (License #2608)
LAST CHANCE: Fall Spirit Wear Sale Closes THIS SUNDAY, September 27 at midnight
Don’t forget to browse the spirit wear sale before time runs out! Items will be delivered to school after fall break. When ordering, please include your child’s name and homeroom teacher in the notes section of your order.
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Fall Spirit Wear Sale – Updates & Instructions
The fall spirit wear sale closes on September 27. Your items will be delivered to school after fall break. When ordering, please include your child’s name and homeroom teacher in the notes section of your order.
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Entree Option - Chicken Nuggets
Every lunch is also served with fruit, veggies and Milk
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Monday
Tenderloin
Applesauce
Granola Bar
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Tuesday
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
String Cheese
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Wednesday
Pepperoni Calzone
Mandarin Orange Jello
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Thursday
Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich
Chips
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Friday
Chicken Cheese Burrito
Granola Bar
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We are very appreciative of your support! |
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Upcoming Dates and Events |
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- November 3rd- E-Learning Day for Election
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Shadowing at Roncalli for 8th Graders
Like many things this year, Roncalli's shadow program for 8th graders is going to look a little different due to Covid-19. Instead of doing a half-day class shadow in the fall, 8th graders are welcome to shadow individually for an entire day! For those that are interested, please contact Allie Ross at aross@roncalli.org to get a visit set up for your student. She currently has days available September-December, with a max of 3 guests per day. Shadow days will also be available January-April (dates not yet set) for the second semester.
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Roncalli High School Placement Test
Roncalli is excited to host the Class of 2025 for the High School Placement Test (HSPT) on Saturday, November 7! Additional details are below:
- Test begins at 8:00 a.m. and concludes by 11:15 a.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early, and use the Fine Arts Center entrance (Door #5)
- Cost is $10
- Students are asked to bring 2 sharpened No. 2 pencils; calculators are not allowed.
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Accommodations, as designated in 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.
- No need for parents/students to register or call in for the November HSPT test date.
- Only students who take the November HSPT are eligible for the Presidential Scholarship
- STARS students and parents are invited to the 8th grade parent meeting on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at 7 PM in the Roncalli Auditorium.
Please contact Jessica Engel, School Counselor (317) 787-8277 (ext.235) or Jane Dias, Guidance Administrative Assistant (ext. 214) with questions.
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Roncalli High School is looking to expand its pool of licensed bus drivers. The school is willing to pay for the cost of the licensure process. Driving for Roncalli athletic events, field trips, show choir competitions, etc. can be a fun experience and a great supplemental income. Please contact the school's Transportation Director, Jason Sims, at jsims@roncalli.org or 317-787-8277, extension 262.
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RONCALLI WRESTLING FOUNDATION
The elementary and middle school wrestling season begins on November 3rd and ends on March 13th, can join at any time, with practices and weight lifting on Tuesday & Thursday evenings at Roncalli High School. We will participate in a full competition schedule. More details can be found on our website - roncalliwrestlingfoundation.org or contact Coach McClurg @ 317-501-8306 wrestling@roncalli.org.
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Don't have a student at Roncalli, but would like a 2020 yard sign? We have you covered! Signs are available NOW at the front entrance of the school, Roncalli Stadium and the Ascension St. Vincent Gym (new gym). Thank you for supporting RHS! |
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My Story, R Family Series |
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My Story, R Family Series
This week's My Story, R Family video features Michael Wantz, St. Jude Parish. For nearly 20 years, Coach Wantz has had a presence at Roncalli, whether it be in the classroom or on the court. No matter where he is leading, prayer is a constant part of his teaching and coaching life, and students really can't experience that in many other schools in the city.
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For more information on the school and all we have to offer, please visit www.roncalli.org.
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St. Roch Catholic School
Phone: (317) 784-9144
Fax: (317) 784-7051
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