"I love teaching because not every student fits into a round hole of learning style and because of that, I love the challenge to help them fit into life with whatever shape they are. It is amazing to me to watch them grow and become their own unique individuals with their own style of learning and maneuvering through their life with whatever unique set of challenges they may have." - Jane Stack |
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"Teaching became my passion first through observation, then action. My dad has been a teacher my entire life and (like all parents do) believed I was called to be a teacher. Naturally, I disagreed because I could not be the next "Mr. English". This all changed when I stepped into his classroom for the first time. I watched how much of a difference (not just academically) he could make in these children's lives, and I instantly decided this was for me! I love to teach because I love being able to help a child realize their full potential, and each day, I am striving to make my dad proud." -Matt English |
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"The adventure of interacting with so many different people (students, parents, coworkers) who enrich my life more than they know and the constant flexibility it takes to adjust to everyone's changing needs makes this the most interesting and rewarding job ever!" -Lynn Baumann |
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"I love to teach the students about God and that he is the center of everything in life. Also, I love to see the excitement and enthusiasm of students when they are learning different subjects. When they learn something new, it makes both us so proud of their hard work and determination. Finally, I love to talk with the students to hear their interests and stories. The students make teaching a joy."- Teresa Plummer |
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"I love teaching because I love kids! I enjoy being creative to help kids love learning and working through challenges. I feel blessed to be able to watch them grow, not only through the school year, but throughout their time at St. Roch." -Santina Payne |
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Fish Fry March 5th & 19th |
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YEARBOOKS ARE NOW ON SALE
Ordering available until:
March 12, 2021
Full-Color Yearbook................................$14.00
To order visit:
enter this code: 54937Q
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We will have a parent meeting on March 10th at Nativity beginning at 7 pm. The meeting will take place in the gymnasium.
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This Lent, the Archdiocese of Indianapolis will join together to reflect on the Scriptural Stations of the Cross that were celebrated by St. John Paul II. Through 14 Podcasts, the listener will have an opportunity to practice the three pillars of Lent – Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving. Each reflection will be led by priests from the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. The Walking with Christ Podcasts will air in English, Spanish, as well as in American Sign Language on YouTube.
New “Walking With Christ” podcasts will be uploaded every Tuesday and Thursday of Lent, and can be found by searching for “Walking With Christ” on the Apple Podcast app and Spotify app, or by following the link to SoundCloud at https://soundcloud.com/sean-hussey-904281910. Additional Lenten resources, as well as recordings of the podcasts, can be found at www.archindy.org/Lent2021.
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Calendar for
2021-2022 School Year
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August 4 - First day of school
September 3 - Free day
September 6 - Free day
October 11-15 - Free days
November 24-26 - Free days
December 22 - Last day prior to Break
(91 days in 1st Semester)
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January 10 - First day back
January 17 - Free day
February 18 - Free day
February 21 - Free day
March 25 - April 1 - Free days
April 18 - Free day
May 19 - Elearning Day
May 20 - Free Day
May 27 - Last day of school
(89 days in 2nd Semester)
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SIGN UP FOR THE MARCH 50/50 RAFFLE
The March 50/50 raffle is now underway. To participate, you know the drill: send those labeled envelopes (name, phone number, student, grade / teacher, and the enclosed dollar amount) to the school office for as many chances as you wish! $5 per chance. (License #2608)
Be on the lookout! The February raffles winners will be announced in the coming days.
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START SHOPPING SCRIP!
Did you know that we can raise money for St. Roch (via the PTO)—just by ordering gift cards? Visit shopwithscrip.com or download the Raise Right phone app so you can buy gift cards (think: last-minute birthday gifts)—while at the same time supporting our school!
There is no additional cost to you by ordering through Scrip. You actually save money on Visa or Mastercard cards, as the activation fee is waived. When purchasing a gift card through Scrip, you can pay using your credit card, bank account, or by check (no cash please). To pay by check, please send it to school (attention: Mary Fields). The deadline for orders this month is March 26.
If you have questions about placing an order, call (800) 727-4715, email support@shopwithscrip.com, or contact Santa Augustyniak (our new Scrip coordinator—thanks, Santa!) at scrip@strochindy.org. Happy shopping!
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*SCRIP Enrollment Code for St Roch
F1E32D6F21337
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REMINDER TO DOWNLOAD THE BOX TOPS APP
The St. Roch PTO needs you to do a couple things so that St. Roch can continue to earn money from the Box Tops program:
1) Go to your app store, and search for the “Box Tops for Education” app.
2) Sign up via email, Facebook, or another integrated application.
3) Search for St. Roch using the keyword “ST ROCH CATHOLIC” our zip code (46227).
4) Go through the short graphical demonstration on how to use the app.
5) Try to remember to scan your receipts after each grocery trip!
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Upcoming Events
The next PTO Executive Committee meeting is Monday, March 8 at 4:30 p.m. During this meeting, we’ll be discussing many things, including our newest project: banners for the gym! We’ll report back here next week!
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Week of March 8th
Fish Sandwich will take place of the Chicken Nugget Option
on Lenten Fridays
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Daily Entree Option - Chicken Nuggets
Every lunch is also served with fruit, veggies and Milk
Sides will be served daily and will vary throughout the week
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Monday
Tenderloin
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Tuesday
Rocket Dog
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Wednesday
BBQ Beef
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Thursday
Beef Cheese Burrito
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LENTEN Friday
Mac & Cheese Bites
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Fish Sandwich
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We are very appreciative of your support! |
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Upcoming Dates and Events |
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- March 12th - End of 3rd Quarter
- March 14th - Daylight Saving Time
- March 19th - 26th - NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
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Roncalli Athletic Summer Camps |
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Roncalli will again offer many different sport camps this summer for elementary age student athletes currently in grades K-8. These camps are conducted by members of the Roncalli coaching staff and serve to provide fundamental instruction in each sport as well as a wonderful opportunity to have fun in a friendly and nourishing environment.
Registration is NOW OPEN! We encourage you to please register online. We communicate camp updates via text and email. Your contact information is obtained via our online registration form. The cost for each camp/online registration is $50 per camper/per session. Information/Online Registration is available on the Roncalli High School website: www.roncalli.org/camps. For more information, please call the athletic office at Roncalli High School (788-4094 or 787-8277 ext. 263).
Please note: Walk up registration fee - $55 per camp
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Roncalli Royals Girls' Basketball
Incoming Freshmen
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8th grade girls, if you are interested in playing basketball next year at Roncalli, please contact Coach Gray at girlsbball@roncalli.org. I would like to add you to our high school email list to keep you informed on spring and summer workout opportunities.
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WE NEED YOU!
Roncalli Parent Representatives
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WE NEED YOU! Roncalli Parent Representatives
Roncalli High School is seeking Parent Representatives from each South Deanery school/parish. We are looking for parents to serve as advocates for Roncalli in the community! What will this entail, you ask? Please see details below:
- Act as "Parking Lot Promoters"...if Roncalli is being discussed, you can act as our reps!
- Meet with Roncalli admissions and administrative staff to discuss recruitment and retention strategies. Times are TBD as of now.
- Possibly provide a testimony at a school/parish event.
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If you are interested, please contact Allie Ross at aross@roncalli.org. St. John XXIII, pray for us.
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Junior Royal Theatre Camp |
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We are pleased to announce the 15th annual Junior Royal Theatre Camp...Willy Wonka, Jr.! This camp is designed for your child to have a hands-on, multi-faceted theatre experience. Campers will enjoy making new friends as they build performance skills and learn self-confidence, teamwork, and theatre abilities. Registration OPEN NOW |
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My Story, R Family
We are down to our final two My Story, R Family videos, and we are thrilled to be featuring Thomas Sherman R'22 in today's video! Talk about dedication...Thomas drives to Roncalli every single day from Bloomington, IN. He knew from the moment he joined us on campus, that Roncalli was the place he wanted to be. We have been beyond blessed to have the entire Sherman family as part of the Roncalli family. And, we get to welcome Thomas's brother, Anthony, to RHS next school year as a freshman!
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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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