April 19, 2024 EDITION

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Dear Parents,

I hope you have been enjoying this beautiful weather and these amazing temperatures.  It is hard to believe we are entering the last weeks of school.  Soon you will be receiving progress reports for the 4th quarter.  It is vital that our students stay focused these last few weeks and put in the hard work to finish strong.  It can be easy for our students to get lost in the busyness of this time of year with spring sports, play practices, and other extracurricular activities, so keep checking in on your student.  PowerSchool is an easy way to know how students are doing in real time.  

I hope you received the notification about dropping off and picking up your child.  This is so important as our children are so important.  Your students are blessings to our school.  We thank you for partnering with us to ensure your students are well-educated and engaged in our faith community.

In Christ’s Peace,

Kari Jost

We are now scheduling voucher application appointments! Please utilize the following link to schedule your appointment with Mariana Sauceda. You will need to bring your 2023 tax return as well as any other income documentation for your household.

Our summer uniform sale is scheduled for

Friday July 12^th from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm & Saturday July 13^th from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. Tommy Hilfiger will also be taking orders. Gym Uniforms, school uniforms, and Spirit Wear is sold at this time. This is also when we hold the Used Uniform Sale put on by Parent Club. 

YEARBOOK AD

Senior parents please remember to submit at least 3 pictures with a message to your child for senior ads. We are offering a quarter page size for only 25 dollars we accept cash or check. 

If you are writing a check please address the check to Cardinal Ritter High School, attention yearbook.

Volunteers Needed

ICC Art Contest

Cardinal Ritter is hosting a wonderful upcoming event, the ICC Art Contest, on April 29th. We are looking for several volunteers who would help prepare and clean up for this event. It is a wonderful cause to show off our school and our students artistic ability. You will earn service hours for your time. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at loucar5273@gmail.com. 

Thank you in advance!

Lourdes Carlson 

CLASS

BASKETS

Parents,

The time is near for our Raider Rev Up and we need donations for the class basket. Each class is auctioning off a themed basket at the event. 

Class Basket Themes:

Junior High - Class Moderator Nicole Gardner

Gift Cards/Lottery Tickets

Freshman - Class Moderator Matthew Harrison

Movie/Family Game Night

Sophomore - Class Moderator Jeni Lengerich

Driving (gas cards, car wash coupons, car decor, driving lessons, oil change coupons)

Junior - Class Moderator Amanda Helman

Home Technology (switches, cameras, speakers, thermostat)

Senior - Class Moderator Caroline Sperry

Off to College

You can drop your donation to your class moderator or at the advancement office.

Donations are due by May 1.

Padres,

Se acerca el momento de nuestro Raider Rev Up y necesitamos donaciones para la canasta de la clase. Cada clase subastará una canasta temática en el evento.

Temas de canasta de clase:

Junior High - Moderadora de clase Nicole Gardner

Tarjetas de regalo/billetes de lotería

Freshman - Moderador de clase Matthew Harrison

Noche de cine/juegos familiares

Sophomore - Moderadora de clase Jeni Lengerich

Conducir (tarjetas de gasolina, cupones de lavado de autos, decoración del auto, lecciones de manejo, cupones de cambio de aceite)

Junior - Moderadora de clase Amanda Helman

Tecnología del hogar (interruptores, cámaras, parlantes, termostato)

Senior - Moderadora de clase Caroline Sperry

A la universidad

Puede dejar su donación al moderador de su clase o en la oficina de avance donde esta el santisimo.

Las donaciones deben entregarse antes del 1 de mayo.

“Earth Alive”

The West Deanery schools are proud to present a visual presentation highlighting earth awareness month and its simple design that's all around us.



The presentation has three components: water (coral reefs) from St. Michaels, earth and plant life (Trees & Flowers) Cardinal Ritter JR.High & St. Anthony, and the sky (A Video Installation) Cardinal Ritter High School. The Presentation runs through April 30th.



NWEA

INCENTIVE

FIELD DAY

Purchase your tickets or become a

sponsor by clicking the link below.

Indiana Members Credit Union has a debit card program where a portion of every purchase with an IMCU Cardinal Ritter debit card comes back to Cardinal Ritter . IMCU continues to support our local community. Go to IMCU to set-up your checking account and get the Cardinal Ritter debit card.  https://www.imcu.com/personal/checking.

Shopping to Support CRHS

You can support Cardinal Ritter by shopping at Kroger and Office Max along with getting rewards from Box Tops and Coke for our school. Visit our website to find out more details

Junior Parents

Your student can now access their SAT scores from the March test by logging into their College Board account. The Guidance Office will also mail home the score report within the next few days. We have included in the newsletter a document to help you and your student better understand the results. One copy is in English and the other is in Spanish. Please review and contact the Guidance Office if you have any questions. Thank you!

JUNIOR HIGH PARENTS -

ILEARN English/Language Arts and Mathematics testing is coming up in mid-April for all junior high students. The dates are noted below -

7th grade students: 4/15-4/22

8th grade students: 4/23-4/26

JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL PARENTS -

Any student taking Biology will also complete the ILEARN Biology assessment in late April/early May. If a student has already taken ILEARN Biology, the student does not need to retest again. All testing will be in Biology class 4/30-5/3.

Please contact the guidance office if you have any questions.

Mayor’s Youth Leadership Council

The MYLC is a partnership between Leadership Indianapolis, the Marion County Commission on Youth, and the City of Indianapolis. It will serve two primary functions: (1) to train young people to become civically engaged now and to build a sense of civic responsibility in them for the future, and (2) to provide an advisory group to the Mayor and city government that will keep them connected to the issues of young citizens.

Apply by May 1st 2024

MYLC Focus?

MYLC members will be introduced to several issues facing Indianapolis and then engage in substantive discussions utilizing their own perspectives as well as those they learned through community conversations and listening sessions with their peers. In addition to monthly meetings, MYLC members will have the opportunity to experience Indianapolis through their Community Impact Days (community service), meet a variety of City leaders, explore various organizations and civic community events.

MYLC structure:

·      25 students serve on the council

·      10 Meetings per year, an orientation session, and a few extra learning experiences.

·      4-6 Community Impact Service Days

 MYLC members are required to:

• Live and attend school in Marion County.
• Be either juniors or seniors during their term of service.
• Attend at least 80% of sessions throughout the program (some of these may be mandatory).
• Adhere to a code of conduct.

 Who is a good candidate for the Council?

Any student who meets the requirements above and has a heart to serve. We are looking only to find several unsung heroes or quiet leaders who have a passion for making the city a better place. The MYLC members will be intentionally selected to reflect diverse perspectives.

 Who will work with the Council?

This is a collaboration between the Mayor’s Office, Leadership Indianapolis, and the Marion County Commission on Youth (MCCOY). The primary advisor to the Council is the Director of Youth Engagement| Empowerment & Outreach, who is a staff member of MCCOY.

 What are the primary goals for the Council?

The intended outcomes for the Council include: (a) increased youth engagement and civic involvement in Indianapolis, (b) better decision making by community leaders on matters pertaining to youth, resulting in stronger and safer neighborhoods, (c) the development of personal, life, and workplace skills in the youth participants, and (d) a more positive view of youth and their capacities and abilities by adults.

July 2024-May 2025 (10 months)

Learn more on how you can become part of this leadership opportunity!

Click below the green button!

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The ACE (Aviation Career Education) Academy

Indianapolis ACE Academy strives to give students in grades K-12 an introduction into the aviation industry through various hands-on engagements. This program uses the STEM approach (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Register by May 1, 2023

Indy ACE Academy hosts annual summer camps in June & July and year around programming from August to May. These programs were created to give young ones the experience and educational tools needed when exploring the aviation industry, as well as to help them prepare for professional studies and basic life skills needed for finding a career, school, and mentors along the way.

From $50.00 - $290.00 per student and financial assistance is available!

Register by May 1, 2023

Program dates June 1, 2023 - April 29, 2024

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The Gateway to Gold:

A DePauw Summer Experience

DePauw University's Gateway to Gold Summer Experience offers motivated, curious high school students a variety of two-day, one-night pre-college programs throughout June and July.

Students will discover new interests and create lasting friendships in their choice of college-level classes taught by DePauw's own faculty — from Wild Style: Hip Hop Aesthetics to Crafting & Marketing Your Startup to Equity & Inclusion in Sports.

Not only will students gain knowledge and skills to help them succeed in college, but they will also get a taste of campus life when they stay overnight in the dorms, eat in our dining hall and get to know peers from a wide variety of backgrounds and places.

Tuition for each program is $270, or $20 for families earning less than $175,000 annually.