"Only in God is my soul at rest; from Him comes my salvation." PS 62:2-3
A Note from the Principal
Dear Families: 

It was wonderful to see so many of you at parent teachers conferences these last two nights. Hopefully you met your child’s teachers and had an opportunity to purchase some spirit wear while also getting your child’s report card. Although the first quarter grades are important, the grade that stays on a student’s transcript is the semester grade. Semester grades consist of first quarter, second quarter, and semester exam scores combined. This means that your child still has opportunities to improve his/her grade. All teachers have tutoring times posted outside their classrooms and are available to help your child succeed. Don’t hesitate to reach out. We also have tutoring available with National Honor Society students on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursdays from 3:15 – 4:00 in room 209A. We want your child to be successful. 

Thank you for sharing your children with us. Enjoy this long weekend! 

In Christ’s Peace,

Mrs. Jost
Next Week at a Glance
Monday, October 21: Fall Break | No School | Girls Basketball Tryouts 5:00 - 7:00 pm (Gym)

Tuesday, October 22: Black Day | National Honor Society Clothing Drive | Student of the Month Lunch

Wednesday, October 23: Red Day | 2:00 pm Dismissal | Jeans Day (Pro-Life Club) | Junior Class Day of Service | Bellarmine University Visit 12:30-1:30 pm (Conference Room)

Thursday, October 24: Black Day | Extended AA Schedule | Junior High Liturgy | Saint Mary's College Visit 9:00-9:30 am (Conference Room) | NHS Induction 6:30 pm (Chapel)

Friday, October 25: Red Day | RUNATHON!

Saturday, October 26: Coffee Cabaret 7:00 pm (CRHS Gym)
Upcoming Events
Runathon is... FUNATHON

Runathon is a week from today! Completed packets are due on Tuesday, October 22. Students can turn them into Mrs. Waggoner in the main lobby before school, give them to their AA teacher, or turn them into the main office. You can also donate  online!  We need each student to contribute to reach our goal.  Every AA that reaches 100% participation will be OUT OF UNIFORM for finals week in December. We also need volunteers to help the day run smoothly for our kids; click  here  if you can help.  
Coffee Cabaret
Join us on Saturday, October 26 for the Coffee Cabaret in the CRHS Gym beginning at 7:00 pm. Admission is $5. We hope to see you there!
Junior Class Conferences

Junior conferences will begin in late October. These are meetings where counselors meet with juniors to review the student's plans after graduation and steps to be taking now. Topics covered include SAT and ACT information, classes to take senior year, college visits, helpful websites, and more. If you would like to attend your student's conference, please contact your student's counselor or call the Guidance Office at 924-4333 to schedule.
Winter Sports Tryouts

October 21: Girls Basketball  (5:00 - 7:00; Gym)
October 28: Girls Swimming/Diving (4:30 - 6:00; Ben Davis Pool)
November 4: Wrestling  (3:30; Location TBA)
November 11: Boys Swimming/Diving (4:30 - 6:00; Ben Davis Pool)
November 11: Boys Basketball  (3:30-5:30; Gym)   

All students must have an IHSAA Sports Physical on file in the athletic office before the tryout date, and all students must register online (one time each school year) at gocardinalritter.org .
This Saturday, 10/19, is Youth & Spirit Day at Marian, as the #3 Knights take on #10 Concordia. Kickoff is at 1:05 p.m. and MU would love to see Catholic School and CYO students there! Student-athletes are encouraged to wear their jerseys, and can join in the tunnel to greet the team as they take the field.
 
·         Catholic High School and CYO students and families can enter code YOUTH at  MUKnights.com  to receive 50% off the regular ticket price. Before the game kicks off at 1:05 p.m., tailgating begins at 10 a.m., and families are more than welcome to join a spirited day on campus!
 
·        MU also has a cheer clinic going on that day. Registration can be found  HERE .
Raider Recap
Parent-Teacher Conference Translators
A big thank you to Gwen Sainz, Olivia Houston, Yamilexy Aguirre, Leslie Tagle Villa, and Katie Jaurez for translating for SMSG families during Parent-Teacher Conferences.
Indiana Biosciences Research Institute
Our Science Research students visited Indiana Biosciences Research Institute on Tuesday and had a great visit learning about the Diabetes Research that they perform there and how the IBRI impacts the local community.
Indiana Outstanding High School of Spanish Award
Mariah Wehrle, Karla Suazo, and Peter Sperry will receive a prestigious state recognition. They have been selected as recipients of the 2019 Indiana Outstanding High School Student of Spanish Award and 2019 Indiana Outstanding Latino High School Student Award by the Indiana Chapter of the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese. Congratulations!
Danza
Spanish class students learned bachata and merengue dance steps, among other dances, from Manny Lopez and Karla Suazo. 
This Week in the Science Lab
Students did a serial dilution in order to determine the concentration of blue dye in Gatorade.
College & Career Counseling
Indiana University Groups Scholarship Program

The Groups Program through Indiana University is a scholarship program setup for low income or first-generation college students as a way to help them succeed at IU. If a student is accepted they will receive a full tuition scholarship for all four years of college as long as they stay academically eligible. This PDF has more information about the program as well as a list of qualifications students must meet to apply. If students are interested, they will need to apply to IU and to the Groups program before November 1st. Here is the application to apply:  go.iu.edu/2bD0 . If you have any questions please contact Catie Triplet . (Note: If students apply they MUST list Catie Triplet as their recommender no matter who their counselor is.) 
Harvard Undergraduate Women in Business’s Premier High School Conference

Formerly known as the Young Women Business Leadership Conference.
An event for High School Women Leaders who are pursuing empowerment and knowledge from inspirational businesswomen. The Business Oriented Leadership Development Conference (B.O.L.D.) is designed to help the next generation of women leaders obtain skills and guidance towards their future in business.
Date: November 9th- 10th
Location: Harvard University’s Northwest Labs
The Champion Project

The Champion Project’s 2nd Annual Ivy League College Tour to you! This college tour is open to ALL students however we would like to target high achieving students of color who may be first-generation college students or low income. 
Notre Dame Pre-College: Study Abroad Programs 2020

ND Study Abroad programs are truly immersive experiences, offering opportunities to travel the world, experience new cultures, and create life-long friendships — all while earning college credit.
Support CRHS
Want to give back to the Cardinal Ritter community with Coca-Cola Give? Simply go to the Coca-Cola Give website , select Cardinal Ritter High School as your school of choice, and enter the code found on the inside of Coca-Cola packaging.

This is what the code will look like:
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!
Open Cafeteria Position

SAVE 25% OFF TUITION by working with a great and hard-working team of cafeteria specialists! The Cardinal Ritter Cafeteria is looking for a dedicated and dependable employee. One who is passionate about our kids and their health and wants to be part of our drive to offer the delicious and nutritious meals kids need to be at their best in school every day. Be home when your kids are home in the morning, and be home when your kids are home in the afternoon. For more information, visit CardinalRitter.org/careers or email Art Bouvier .


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.
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 purchase 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.
October at a Glance
Non-Discrimination Policy
All schools operated by schools and parishes under the guidance of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
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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