JH Parents, 

We are back in the full swing of things and grades are posted and being updated weekly. If you have not done so, please download the PowerSchool App. Use the following link for assistance: https://help.powerschool.com/t5/District-Code-and-Login/How-To-Set-Up-PowerSchool-Mobile-App/ta-p/21424   Our district code is TMHH (this will make sense after watching the video).  We recommend checking grades weekly at minimum during the junior high years.

I would like to reiterate that a Christ based, Catholic Education is at the core of all we do at Cardinal Ritter. Masses and retreats are a tremendous opportunity for spiritual growth and are mandatory. Additionally, please have a talk with your student(s) about reverence during Mass and prayer. We appreciate your help in cultivating an attitude of respect among our students.

Lastly, it is a true pleasure to work with you and your students. The level of communication and involvement has been outstanding. Thank you for being so invested in your child’s success and supporting our teachers. We appreciate YOU. Come out and support our junior high students competing in the Smart Contest next Wednesday at 6:00 here at CRHS! Go Raiders!

God bless,

Nicole

HAPPENING THE WEEK OF 1-23

MONDAY - January 23

Black Day

TUESDAY - January 24

Red Day

WEDNESDAY - January 25

Black Day - 2pm Dismissal

6pm - West Deanery SMART Contest

THURSDAY - January 26

Red Day

FRIDAY - January 27

Black Day - Prom Jeans Day



HAPPENING THE WEEK OF 1-30

MONDAY - January 30

Red Day - Catholic Schools Week Begins

TUESDAY - January 31

Black Day

WEDNESDAY - February 1

Red Day - 2pm Dismissal

THURSDAY - February 2

Black Day - All School Liturgy

FRIDAY - February 3

Red Day

Upcoming Dates:

01/25 Smart Contest; 6:00pm (CRHS)

01/27 Prom Jeans for $1 day

01/30-02/03 CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK!

Check Google Classroom regularly for Spirit Days!

02/02 All School Liturgy

Are You Still In Need

Of Some Service Hours?

CYO has some times available this Sunday, January 22nd from 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm and on Sunday, January, 29th from 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm or 4:30 pm - 6:15 pm. If you are interested in any of those dates, please contact Jamie Liston at jliston@cardinalritter.org or 317-924-4333 ext 426.

Avenger Poetry Workshop

Middle school and high school students are invited to join Indiana Authors Award honoree Januarie York for an afternoon of poetry inspired by Marvel and DC Comics. The event will be January 31st at 4:30 at Tea's Me Community Cafe at 3967 N. Illinois Street. 

During the workshop, participants will discuss some of the Marvel/DC characters and explore how they positively impact their communities and use their superpowers for good. 

Two short pre-poetry writing exercises help participants create the language for their individual poems by exploring descriptions, senses, and ways to look at their own superpowers and strength.

For more information contact

Elizabeth Jessen - Media Center Specialist Cardinal Ritter High School

(317) 924-4333 or EJessen@cardinalritter.org

7th Grade: Rosemary Foronda

8th Grade: Alberto Foronda

This dynamic duo are sister and brother and they have a lot in common!

Alberto and Rosemary show up prepared and ready to learn EVERY DAY. They encourage their classmates, help others achieve their goals, and are respectful and kind.

Congratulations, Alberto and Rosemary! Keep up the good work!

We look forward to honoring our standout students all year!

7TH GRADE

RETREAT

7th Graders from Cardinal Ritter, St. Michael/St. Gabriel and St. Anthony took part in a retreat on Wednesday organized by the Cardinal Ritter Campus Ministry Team.

Our junior high team is here to support your child. If you have any questions or concerns about your child’s grades, please contact their teachers via the email addresses found below or call the school office at 317-924-4333. 

Science Class:

Caroline Sperry (7th Grade):csperry@cardinalritter.org 

7th grade scientists are focusing on Astronomy for the next few weeks.   We are learning about revolution and rotation of the Earth, seasons, and the tilt of the planet.  We learned about the Hubble Space Telescope and Mae Jemison, the first African American woman astronaut.  A+ has started learning more about the Inner Planetary System.  We had a guest speaker, Mr. Rathjen, a retired NASA engineer, visit to talk to all 7th graders about the Artemis mission and the future of space travel.

John Riley (8th Grade): jriley@cardinalritter.org 

8th Grade Science -Please Check Google Classroom for updates!

Math Class:

Matthew Harrison: mharrison@cardinalritter.org

7th Grade: We are wrapping up our unit on ratios and proportions. There are a lot of skills that we have practiced that students will expect to have on their test on IXL. 

7th A+/8th Pre-Algebra: We are continuing our lesson on solving by substitution by solving different story problems. Then, we will start to introduce solving by elimination.

Brittany Cottrell: bcottrell@cardinalritter.org

For Pre-Algebra Junior High, we will be reviewing for the Chapter 5 test as well as taking the Chapter 5 test. We will then begin Chapter 6, which deals with exponents and scientific notation.

Language Arts Class:

Claire Anderson: canderson@cardinalritter.org 

In 7th grade English, students have started working on crafting excellent arguments. They've started by learning to identify claims and strong evidence.

Social Studies Class:

Nicole Gardner: ngardner@cardinalritter.org 

7th Grade: We are examining the early civilizations of the Fertile Crescent. Students are creating a unit project displaying the information they have learned.

8th Grade: Did your student survive? We just finished the Salem Witch Trials and continue to examine colonial U.S. history. Ask your child what their theory is as to why the trials occurred?

Theology Class:

Megan O’Brien: mobrien@cardinalritter.org 

7th Grade: We are wrapping up our unit on what a Sacrament is and what the Sacrament of Baptism accomplishes. Next, we will move to the Sacrament of Confirmation!

8th Grade: Students are learning about the causes and effects of the Protestant Reformation and the Enlightenment.

PE Class:

Brian Edwards: bedwards@cardinalritter.org 

The 7th and 8th grade classes have moved onto basketball as their current sport rotation!

Music & Theater Class

Kelly Leyba (Music): kleyba@cardinalritter.org

Beginning Band is currently working on sight reading and testing pieces for our Spring Concert on May 11!

The West Deanery Band Festival will take place on Saturday April 22. Please mark your calendars for this event! 

Ted Bourke(Theater):(Music): tbourke@cardinalritter.org

Please Check Google Classroom for updates!

Art and Family & Consumer Science Class

Anna Roberts (Art): aroberts@cardinalritter.org

Please Check Google Classroom for updates!

JennyLengerich-Pleiss (FACS): jlengerich@cardinalritter.org

Please Check Google Classroom for updates!