"The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament proclaims his handiwork." PS 19:2-3
Message from the Principal
Dear Families,

Here at Cardinal Ritter High School, there are so many exciting events happening in the month of September. We have started our sophomore bus trips to various colleges, one fourth of our senior class is currently experiencing their senior retreat, Homecoming begins the last day of this month, Hispanic Heritage month is in full swing, and we just had our student yearbook signing party. 

We are wrapping up first quarter in just three more weeks. Please take the time to talk to your students about their grades. Students complete weekly grade checks, so all students should know their current grades. If your child has missing homework, encourage him or her to reach out to the teacher to see if it can still be turned in. We want all of our students to be successful, and completing daily homework is an integral part of working on needed skills. 

In Christ’s Peace,
Kari Jost
Next Week at a Glance
Monday, September 23: Red Day | Manchester University Visit (Conference Room) 9:00-9:30 am | St. Ambrose University Visit (Conference Room) 1:00-1:30 pm

Tuesday, September 24: Black Day

Wednesday, September 25: Red Day | 2:00 pm Dismissal | Sophomore Bus Trip to Purdue University | Annual Fund Dinner (Doors Open at 6:00 pm)

Thursday, September 26: Black Day | Extended AA Schedule | Freshman Class Liturgy | Bradley University Visit (Conference Room) 10:45-11:15 am

Friday, September 27 : Red Day | Jeans Day (Student Council) | $1 Churro Sale (Main Lobby) 7:30 am | Sophomore Bus Trip to Indiana University
Announcements
MobileServe App for Service Learning

CRHS students are using the MobileServe App to track service hours this year! Each class will use the codes listed below.

Class of 2020: C8318D | 10 Hours Required
Class of 2021: 800E29 | 8 Hours Required
Class of 2022: EF005B | 6 Hours Required
Class of 2023: 2D7021 | 4 Hours Required
Class of 2024: B1969E | 2 Hours Required
Class of 2025: 7DECBE | 2 Hours Required

Check out the video below for a tutorial from our Service Learning students. Click here to view the guide on how to get started. Please reach out to John Watson with questions.
Volunteers Needed

This year's Runathon will be in the fall:  Friday, October 25th ! Keep an eye out for Runathon packets coming home with your student soon. We also need many volunteers to make the day run smoothly; click here if you can help on Friday, October 25th!  
Blood Drive

Cardinal Ritter, with the support of the Indiana Blood Center, is having a blood drive on Monday, October 7, 2019. Students who are 17 years old or older can sign up to donate blood. Students who are 16 years old, may still donate, but will need to have their parent sign a consent form. Parents, teachers, and staff are also invited to participate. Please consider donating; local hospitals depend on the generosity of donors to provide this life-saving treatment to people in need.

Sign-up sheets and parental consent forms are available in the school clinic. Please note, all donors must present a photo ID and weigh at least 110 pounds. Student athletes may not donate if they have competition that day and should check with their coach about practice days. You may safely donate whole blood every 56 days. You may sign up by emailing the nurse, the link, come to the clinic, or during lunch the week of October 1st. The deadline for sign-up is 10/4/19 at school dismissal. Students who participate will be able to count this as 1 service hour for the sick. If you have additional questions, please contact Pam Feltz , RN school nurse.

Cardinal Ritter High School Gym
10/07/2019 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Schedule your appointment by utilizing this blood drive link.
Open Daycare Position
The Little Ritter Raider Daycare is hiring. Daycare employees receive a tuition discount. If you are interested in applying, please contact Daycare Director Becky Wehrle .

Open Maintenance Position
CRHS has a part-time, 20-25 hour per week maintenance and housekeeping position open. Please contact Joe Anderson for more information.

Assistant Swim Coach Opening
The Cardinal Ritter Athletic Department is accepting applicants for an assistant swim coach for this coming season.  Please contact Coach Gast or AD Jim Martin for more information.
Host Family Opportunity

If you are interested in hosting an exchange student from Guatemala through the Faces & Our Cultures program, please see the flyer below and contact Mrs. Elzey at  lelzey@cardinalritter.org  for more information.
State Champs High School Sports Show

State Champs HS Sports Show, which is the “ESPN of Indiana High School Sports,” will be covering the CRHS boys soccer game vs. Cascade on Sunday, September 22 at 10:00 am on Fox Sports. You may also see the show on their social media outlets: Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, as well as their website .
From the Classroom
IU Honors Program Presentation
Olivia Houston and Ethan Lettich, recent participants of IU’s Honors Program in Foreign Languages, gave a talk about their study abroad experience to future hopefuls.
Coffee Cabaret Prep
Mrs. Jackson's theatre students developed material for the Halloween Cabaret coming up on Saturday, October 26.
This Week in the Science Lab
Honors Chemistry students experimented in order to determine the concentration of sugar in common beverages.
Raider Dance Marathon
Our 2019-20 Cardinal Ritter Dance Marathon co-presidents (Olivia Houston and Chloe Olejnik) had a great time at the RDM conference last weekend!
Hispanic Heritage Month
Check out this map of Spanish-speaking countries represented by Cardinal Ritter students and faculty created in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15).
New 3D Printers
CRHS is thrilled to have three new 3D Printers for STEM and Engineering Maker Space course work.
Service Spotlight
Service is a crucial part of the Cardinal Ritter community. Our acts of service are ways of sharing our faith, giving back to our community and living out the corporal works of mercy. Service Learning is the core of this mission. Being a part of this club has strengthened my relationship with God and my peers. We have the opportunity to see how impactful our service truly is. That is why our opportunities are much more than just hours of service to fill. These opportunities create life changing moments. They draw students to understand what service is and the role it should play in all of our lives. I know my experiences in Service Learning have changed my outlook on the way I love my life. Now I hope that we can inspire the rest of our student body to embrace our mission of service.
-Elena Closser ('20)
Upcoming Events
Join us at the Cardinal Ritter Annual Fund Dinner on Wednesday, September 25. Doors open at 6:00 pm. We hope to see you there!
Homecoming Week 2019

The Homecoming Week Schedule is below. We are so excited to kick off Homecoming Week on Monday, September 30.

Monday : Music Monday [Students will dress in their class genre - hallway decorating will take place after school.]
Tuesday : Timeless Tuesday [Students choose a decade and dress in that decade's attire.]
Wednesday : Class Color Day or Class T-Shirt Day [Students will wear their class shirts, and be on a 2:00 pm schedule where they will watch or participate in the powder puff games from 2:00-3:00.]
Thursday : Liturgy Day [Students will be in uniform this day.]
Friday : Jersey & Jeans Day [Students will dress in any sports jersey for the pep rally.]
Hispanic Heritage Month

Hispanic Heritage Month is underway (September 15 - October 15). La Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (SHH) has been diligently planning activities that carry out our mission of promoting and celebrating His panic culture and language within our diverse school community. Please enjoy and help us partake in the following:

Throughout the month:
  • Ronald McDonald new and gently used book drive (drop off main lobby - Spanish-language books preferred but we'll accept any!)
  • Morning music from various Spanish-speaking countries 
  • Afternoon prayers in Spanish
  • Thursday AA special video segments highlighting different cultural aspects

Sept. 19, Sept. 27, Oct. 3, Oct. 11 :
  • $1 churro sale 7:30 AM in the main lobby

Friday, October 11; Extended AA : 
  • Latin dance lessons in the gym from Danza members (open to all Spanish class students)

Wednesday, October 9 :
  • $1 jeans day with Hispanic Heritage flag colors

Also, don't forget the annual night of  Celebrating Hispanic Heritage on Wednesday, October 9 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM in the gym!
The CRHS Golf Outing is Saturday, October 5 at Eagle Creek Golf Course. Check out the video below for more information.
2019 St. Christopher Arts and Crafts Show

St. Christopher is now accepting applications for vendors to the 2019 St. Christopher Arts and Crafts Show on Saturday, November 30. Applications can be found by emailing  StChrisCraftShow@gmail.com . Thank you for your consideration.  
College & Career Counseling
Click here to view the list of schools waiving application fees for College GO! Week (September 23-27).
NACAC National College Fair
Tuesday, September 24 | 9:00 am-1:00 pm | Indiana Convention Center

  • You can use one of your college visit days to attend the fair!
  • You must fill out a college visit form and return it to guidance before you attend.
Fall 2019 Dental Auxiliary Day
Students interested in dentistry or dental hygiene - check out this opportunity to learn more about the field!
Saturday, October 5, 2019 | 9 a.m.– 12 p.m.
Support CRHS
SKIP THE SCISSORS
IT'S TIME TO GET THE NEW MOBILE APP!
In case you haven’t heard, the collection of Box Tops is moving away from the traditional clipping. Eventually the Box Tops program will become digital-only. Participating brands are starting to change their packaging from a traditional Box Tops clip to the new Box Top label.

It's the easiest way to earn for CRHS: Simply download the Box Tops for Education mobile app from the app store, and be sure to choose Cardinal Ritter as your school of choice. Once you scan your store receipt, the app automatically finds participating products. 10¢ per Box Top will be added to CRHS's earnings online. Thank you for supporting Cardinal Ritter High School, and please let us know if you have any questions!
Senior Retreat Leader Opportunity
We need your help! If you are a college-aged graduate and are interested in serving on senior retreat, click  here . If you know a college-aged graduate who is interested in serving on a senior retreat, send them the link as well!
Junior Job Shadowing

Junior job shadowing is a requirement for every junior to complete at Cardinal Ritter. We are in need of parents who would be willing to take a student shadow. Please contact Lindsay Thomas at 317-924-4333 ext. 421 or lthomas@cardinalritter.org  if you are interested. 
Yearbook Community Upload

Want to submit photos for the 2019-20 Yearbook? Please use the button below to share your photos with the CRHS Yearbook Class.
Thank you for supporting Cardinal Ritter!
Senior parents: Are you interested in placing a senior ad in the 2019-20 Yearbook? Click here for ad information.
8th Grade Graduation Volunteer Sign-Up

The 8th grade graduation reception is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27, 2020, and we need approximately six volunteers to help with this event. If you choose, these volunteer hours can count toward the 2020-2021 school year. If you have questions, please contact Tiffany Dix at tndix10@gmail.com. Thank you in advance for your help!
SCRIP Information
Instructions for ordering online

1. Go to  shopwithscrip.com  and create an account. Our organization code is FE97AB26258L.
2. Once your account is created, click on "Shop" and browse the hundreds of products available
3. After your order is complete, choose your payment method - either check or PrestoPay. You DO NOT have to use PrestoPay to order online. If you choose check, just send your payment in with your student on Monday morning. 
4. Look for your order to come home on Wednesday or Thursday-unless you ordered ScripNow (e-certificates) or Reloads. Those will be available as soon as the order is processed on Monday if you pay by check, or almost immediately if you pay with PrestoPay. 
5. Click here for more detailed instructions.
Amazon Smile

Don't forget to select Cardinal Ritter High School as your charity of choice at smile.amazon.com  and a portion of your sale will be donated to CRHS!
Earn rewards for CRHS every time you shop at Kroger!  
New Number: LL023

Support CRHS every time you shop at Kroger! Log in to your Kroger account and click "My Account" at the top of the homepage to get to your Account Summary page. Click the "Add Card" button under "Plus Card and Alt ID(s)." Type your 12- or 13-digit Kroger card number into the "Plus Card-or-Alt ID Number" field. This number is at the back of your Kroger Plus card. Then you can click on community rewards on the side bar and type Cardinal Ritter High School into the search space. CRHS will earn money every time you swipe your Kroger Card.
Cardinal Ritter Mission Statement
The West Deanery Unified Catholic Schools are Roman Catholic schools that provide an academically rigorous education for our diverse student population. Students are challenged to grow in Mind, Body, & Soul and to engage in charitable stewardship of their unique talents and abilities.
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