Date: Saturday, April 13, 2024

Location: Dallara IndyCar Factory, 1201 N Main Street, Speedway, IN 46224

Check In: 7:30 pm - doors open (Parents of students that have not arrived by 8:00 pm will be contacted) 11:00 pm - event ends

Attire: Formal - Please see Section 6.4.2 of the Handbook for specific expectations and attire guidelines. For specific questions females, please feel free to contact Mrs. Reel at mreel@roncalli.org and for males, please contact Mr. Crissman at tcrissman@roncalli.org.

Food: Heavy appetizers and desserts

Photos: There will be a free Photo Booth!



Please direct all questions to Mrs. Moran at bmoran@roncalli.org or Miss Happe at rhappe@roncalli.org.

R Family Day is next Friday, April 19. 

R Family Day is an opportunity for us to deepen social awareness and understanding by celebrating the cultural richness of our community.

With this in mind, we have developed a day of three workshops. 

1. In the auditorium, Catholic Charities will describe to our students how the agency supports refugees in Indianapolis and what that road might be like to walk. They will also discuss the other critical ways Catholic Charities supports the Indianapolis community, emphasizing how our students can get involved.
2. In the Bishop Chartrand Gymnasium, we will have performances, a video made by our videography students capturing the stories of a few of our students and a panel discussion with those same students.
3. In our classrooms, we will discuss implicit bias and complete an Iceberg Activity.

NOMINATE SOMEONE FOR A CIRCLE OF FAITH DISTINCTION AWARD

Do you know someone exceptional?

Each year, Roncalli High School and its Alumni Association present the Circle of Faith Distinction Awards. These awards were created to honor and recognize faculty, staff, alumni, volunteers and community members who serve with distinction, excel in their careers and devote themselves to their Catholic faith and Catholic education. Please take a moment to nominate a deserving recipient for one of the following awards:

• Alumni of the Year
• Honorary Alumni
• Volunteer of the Year
• St. John XXIII Award
• ROYAL Award

These awards recognize the important role our community plays in educating, nurturing and forming today’s students — tomorrow’s leaders.

Although nominations are accepted throughout the year, the deadline for 2024 recognition is Monday, April 15, 2024.

For a complete explanation of the criteria for these awards. See this link.

View past award recipients.

• Contact Aaron Hommell by email or call (317) 787-8277 ext. 242 with questions

TICKET DEADLINE IS MONDAY, APRIL 15!

Gather your friends and buy tickets! 

It is the most fun night of the year.  

Don't miss out.  

Together, let's blast off to a night of laughter, games, friendship and nostalgia. Experience a Toy Story themed adventure for grown-ups at ROAR 2024. The evening will include cocktails, dinner, silent and live auctions, as well as entertainment. Dress as your favorite toy or childhood character and round up your friends for an evening you won't forget.

ROAR is Roncalli's favorite fundraiser that you won't want to miss.

All funds raised at Roar benefit our students, families, faculty and staff.

Join us for ROAR Story!

Are you wondering what to wear to Roncalli's favorite fundraiser? Don't worry, we've got you covered! This year, ROAR is a walk down memory lane... and we're asking that you dress up as your favorite toy or childhood character!

If costumes aren't your thing, that is okay too. We just want to celebrate with you!

See more fun ideas!

You can still enter to win 2 tickets to see Taylor Swift in Indy on November 1, 2024.  

Raffle tickets are $25 each.

Winner will be drawn at ROAR. (You need not be present to win.)

Raffle tickets are on sale in the Advancement Office or reserve them using the button below.  

Purchase is not final until payment has been received. 

 Payment must be received before April 18, 2024 at 3:00 PM.

Call Fran Davey at (317) 787-8277 ext. 238 to pay via debit card. 

 

Must be 18 to purchase tickets. 

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"Taylor Swift - Eras Tour Raffle" Official Rules

Coming to a mailbox near you, the spring issue of the Update magazine is on its way. You can view it online here as well.

Graduation Attire: 

Students should plan to dress in business-professional wear under their graduation gowns. For men, this consists of a shirt, tie and dress pants. For women, business-professional means a dress or a top with a skirt or dress pants. Shoes should look professional but allow the individual to easily walk up and down stairs and across a turf field. Stiletto-style heels are not appropriate and may get stuck in the turf. Graduation regalia will be distributed following the conclusion of Senior Field Day on Friday, May 3.

Ticket & Rain Policy: 

The 2024 graduation ceremony will be held in Roncalli stadium and no tickets will be required. Seating will be available in the bleachers and in designated areas on the turf. Families will be allowed to bring lawn chairs for turf seating if desired. If severe weather impacts the safety of the ceremony, graduation will be held in the Ascension St. Vincent Gymnasium. If the ceremony is moved indoors, tickets WILL be required for all guests. Inclement weather tickets will be distributed on Thursday, May 16, during all lunch periods in the Cafeteria. Each graduating student will receive 8 tickets.

June 3 – June 27* 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Because of moratorium week, this camp ends on Thursday.)

Open to all students who have just completed 2nd—8th grades.

The cost of the camp is $250. There is a $50 discount for siblings attending the same camp.

*Camps will meet at 2 PM on the last day with 2 performances at 4 PM and 7 PM.

Please contact Miki Lewinski, administrative assistant fine arts department, if you have any questions 317-787-8277 x 249.

Registration and Information Letter

Roncalli High School is the place to be for summer camps! Attend by yourself, or grab a friend and experience what it is like to be a Royal.

Sports Camps – Baseball, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, distance running development, football, golf, gymnastics, lacrosse, soccer, softball, speed development, tennis and volleyball. Go to this link to register or for more information, please contact (317) 788-4094.

Jr. Royal Theatre Presents Seusical Jr. – The July camp is full, but there are still spots available for the June 3-27 camp! Registration info can be found at https://www.roncalli.org/arts/theatre/junior-royal-theatre-camp/.

Academic Camps – Roncalli will offer multiple academic camps this summer! 

• Baking Camp Grades 2-4 (June 3-7)
• Baking Camp Grades 5-8 (June 3-7)
• Beginning Ukulele Camp Grades 5-8 (June 10-13) 
• Advanced Ukulele Camp Grades 5-8 (June 10-13) 
• Beginners Coding Camp Grades 4-8 (June 10-14) 
• Advanced Coding Camp Grades 4-8 (June 10-14) 
• Young Authors Camp Grades 6-9 (June 24-28) 
• ACTIVATE: Leadership Bootcamp Grades 7-8 (July 22-25) 

To register for academic camps, please visit this link. Contact Allie Ross, director of admissions and marketing, at aross@roncalli.org with any questions. Grades for all camps indicate the grade students will be in for the 2024-25 school year. 

COME ENJOY A RONCALLI CAMP EXPERIENCE

Your Royals are headed to Germany, Austria and Switzerland for Spring Break 2025! We have a special $100 discount running through April 19th, and you can enroll today for as little at $373 a month. Click the link or scan the QR code to register! Please see Miss Hersman or Frau Hibner with any questions!

ATTENTION: PARENTS/GUARDIANS

2024 - 2025 SCHOOL YEAR IMMUNIZATIONS

The Indiana State Department of Health and Department of Education has required immunizations for every student enrolled in an Indiana school. Roncalli High School must follow these requirements to stay in compliance, even if a physician’s immunization and dosing schedules show more flexibility. 

County Health Departments can assist with these vaccinations.

Religious and medical exemptions are allowed. Every school year, a new exemption form must be signed and on file!

Religious Exemption form

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:6c07e466-d459-4ed0-8029-58622e248329

Class of 2025: If your current junior has not received the second Meningococcal ACWY—MCV4 dose, please make arrangements now! The MCV4 second dose is given after your 16th birthday and prior to 12th grade.

Please send proof of immunization documentation to the Guidance Department - Jane Dias fax: 317-788-2282; email: jdias@roncalli.org or call with questions: 317-787-8277 ext. 214.

2024-25 Indiana required School Immunizations - SPANISH

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:713c2c01-4b18-40a2-8978-2b518016bd9e

2024-25 Indiana required School Immunizations – ENGLISH

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:a64c1004-4441-4a1a-a7b9-cbfc0a0bbd96

YEARBOOK

This year's 44-member student media staff is hard at work creating an outstanding yearbook. Make sure your student gets their own yearbook by ordering online now. The price is $80. Yearbooks will be passed out to graduating seniors in July and to all other students on the first day of the 2024-25 school year. Questions? Email Julie Albertson, journalism teacher, at jalbertson@roncalli.org.

Have your graduate's name permanently etched into Roncalli's Circle of Faith! Order your $125 custom brick by Friday, May 3, 2024 to ensure its completion by graduation on May 25th. Order two bricks for $200. All proceeds from brick sales benefit Roncalli's Circle of Faith fund.

Complete and return the form to become a part of the Roncalli Circle of Faith.

What can I put on the brick?

Your brick can display up to three lines of text, with 16 characters (including spaces and punctuation marks) per line.

How can I be sure the text on my brick will be correct?

When you order your brick, you will receive an acknowledgment letter that includes a verification of the engraved text. If something is spelled or listed incorrectly, please contact the Advancement Office at 317-787-8277 ext. 238 and make corrections within two weeks of receipt.

For questions please call Fran Davey in the Advancement Office at 317-787-8277, ext 238.

LISTEN IN

TUITION WORK PROGRAM INFO

Earning your academic letter is one of the highest honors a Roncalli Royal can achieve for efforts in and out of the classroom.

Please read more about the academic award criteria, award levels, the process and guidelines on the Roncalli website.

The 12th annual Katie's Walk for Hope will take place on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at noon at Roncalli High School. Please join us in remembering Katie Lynch, Roncalli class of 2012, who passed away from childhood cancer in 2011 at the age of 17. This event has raised funds to provide numerous scholarships for high school and college students, as well as provide much-needed assistance to families struggling with cancer.  Katie's Walk Sign Up

Every little bit counts! Make sure your Kroger card is associated with Roncalli! Go to  https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards and choose "link your shopper's card" or create an account if you do not already have one. Roncalli’s code is AS409. The Roncalli community donated $6,635.28 to Roncalli last school year through the Kroger Community Rewards program!

PLEASE PRAY

• For the healing of Jill Patterson R'79.
• For the healing of Nicole "Coco" (Clark) Burke R'12.
• For God to bring us deeper into Your world, Your people, Your Lent. May this time be one of outward focus; seeking You in those we often ignore. Help us live a Lent focused on freedom, generosity and encounters. Give us hearts hungry to serve You and those who need what we have to give.
• For God’s blessings and mercy upon Archbishop Charles Thompson and his ministry in shepherding the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.
• For those who struggle to find adequate food, clothing, shelter and medical services and for those most in need of God’s mercy.
• For healing of body, mind and spirit for all people dealing with depression, addiction or mental health issues.
• For strength and healing for all those fighting off life-threatening illnesses and for their families and caregivers.
• For the men and women of our armed forces and their families, especially our Roncalli High School alums serving in the military.
• For our Roncalli alums preparing for a religious vocation as a priest, religious woman or missionary.
• For vocations to the priesthood, religious life and missionary field, and that Roncalli High School and its families will provide a nurturing environment that fosters and supports these vocations.

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