POINSETTIA SALE REMINDER

Get ready for the holiday season by ordering your beautiful florist quality poinsettias, which are grown right here on the south Side by Meridian Street Greenhouse.  Red, white and marble flowers with 5-7 blooms each are available to order for $12 each.  Please order on line at

www.meridianstgreenhouse.com/stjude 

Send checks made payable to St. Jude to the school ofice or mail to: Lori Curtis 7239 Lakeland Trails Blvd., Indianapolis, IN 46259.  All orders are due by Wednesday, December 8th. Pick-up will be after all Masses on December 11/12^th. Call Lori Curtis, 709-0152 with any questions.

Homework Zone

Beginning December 3^rd, St. Jude will offer a program for students in grades 5-8 in the Family Youth Center from 3:15-4:30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  The focus will be on completing homework, providing help through Roncalli High School tutors, hanging out and eating snacks.  A flyer containing the details is available in the school office.  This program will provide an awesome “academically and socially” focused environment for our students to attend after school.

BOOT Season

The leaves have fallen and the temperature has dropped.  Just a reminder that boots are certainly acceptable as long as they are worn with pants pulled over the boots.  Students are not permitted to tuck their pants into their boots.   Thanks 

Phase 2 Update

Plans are moving forward.  We are currently just short of having 50% of all school family pledge cards returned.  Our school goal is to have 100% participation by our school families.  Financial support is obviously necessary for this project to move forward, however, a gift of prayer is just as valuable.  Please consider making a pledge and supporting the campaign through prayer.  If you need a pledge card please call the Parish Center or School Office.

Scholarships Awarded

From Mr. Shelburn:

I wanted to announce that out of the 301 students who took the Roncalli High School Placement test, we had 5 students awarded with scholarships for their high scores.  Out of 10 possible scholarships, St. Jude claimed 5, a first in the history of the test for a single school.  Congratulations to Rachel McKay, Matt Payne, Nick Conner, James Hayden, and Libby Stahl.  I would also like to congratulate the teachers and staff of St. Jude for their role in helping these students reach such a high level of achievement.   Way to go everyone!

RONCALLI GIRLS BASKETBALL CYO NIGHT

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH

ALL GIRLS THAT PLAYED CYO THIS YEAR WILL BE ADMITTED FREE (PLEASE WEAR YOUR CYO UNIFORM JERSEY OR A RHS CAMP SHIRT)

THE GIRLS WILL BE SERVED PIZZA, COOKIES AND DRINKS

FUN GAMES AND PRIZES

JV GAME TIME 6:00

VARSITY GAME TIME 7:30

PLEASE BRING YOUR FAMILIES OUT TO SUPPORT YOUR LADY REBEL BASKETBALL TEAMS ON TO A VICTORY OVER COVENANT CHRISTIAN!!!!!!

AFTER SCHOOL CARE

There will be After-School Care on Tuesday, November 23rd.

SPELL BOWL RESULTS

Congratulations to the Elementary Spell Bowl team for coming in first place at the south deanery competition at St. Barnabas on Nov. 16  All of the students studied and worked hard over the past 5 weeks to bring home a victory!

"THANKSGIVING BASKETS"

Don't forget to send in your "Thanksgiving Day Basket" items by Monday, November 22, 2010.  The food will be delivered to the families on Tuesday, November 23rd.

SCRIP

Due to Thanksgiving break, there will be no Scrip Orders next week.

EARLY DISMISSAL FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Students will be released at 1:30pm tomorrow, Friday, November 19th. The kindergarten students will use their adjusted schedule. There is no After-school Care.  Please pick children up on time.

BREAKFAST WITH SANTA CANCELLED!

We regretfully have to announce that "Breakfast with Santa" scheduled for Saturday, December 4th has been cancelled.

ART AND TALENT SHOW DATE CHANGE

The Art and Talent Show date has been change from January 21st to February 11th.  Please mark this on your calendars.

ST. JUDE PTO POINSETTIA SALE

Get ready for the holiday season by ordering your beautiful florist quality poinsettias, which are grown right here on the south Side by Meridian Street Greenhouse.  Red, white and marble flowers with 5-7 blooms each are available to order for $12 each.  Please order on line at

www.meridianstgreenhouse.com/stjude 

Send checks made payable to St. Jude to the school ofice or mail to: Lori Curtis 7239 Lakeland Trails Blvd., Indianapolis, IN 46259.  All orders are due by Wednesday, December 8th. Pick-up will be after all Masses on December 11/12^th. Call Lori Curtis, 709-0152 with any questions.

SCIENCE NIGHT GRADES 6, 7, and 8

Need help with Science Fair Projects!  Plan to join us for Science Night, tomorrow, Wednesday, November 17th. from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the gym. The Children's Museum will be presenting a program on how to do "Science Fair" projects. This is last minute, but we hope many of you can come.  Science Fair time is upon us and students should benefit from this program.

2011 Entertainment Books

Looking for a great holiday gift idea?  The Entertainment Book may be the answer!  The St. Jude 8th grade class is currently selling 2011 Entertainment Books.  This book contains hundreds of coupons to different local retailers and restaurants including T.G.I. Fridays, McQ’s Pub & Eatery, Kroger, Aeropostale, The Incredible Pizza Company and many more.  Books may be purchased for $30.00 from any 8^th grade student or by contacting Kelly Strange at strangemom@sbcglobal.net or 366-2961. 

Chuck E. Cheese’s Fundraising Event

v Tuesday, November 23, 2010 from 3:00 to 9:00 pm at the Chuck E Cheese on U.S.31.

v All students will get 10 free tokens when they present the sticker that will be sent home on Monday.

v Faculty and Staff get a free salad bar or pizza with a drink when they wear their name tag.

v All money raised (10% of profits) will be given to the tuition assistance fund. The event is sponsored by the P.T.O.

v Contact Jill Sisks with any questions - 340-3880.

OCTOBER RECYCLING UPDATE

Thanks to everyone for using the recycling bin!!  We saved 17.44 cubic yards of landfill space and earned $83.72 for the month of October!!  What a painless way to help the environment and our school!

HONOR ROLL / ATTENDANCE AWARDS

The Honor Roll and Attendance Award lists for the First Quarter are now available in the school office.

VOLLEYBALL INFORMATION - COACHES NEEDED!!

Tryout times are as follows:

Friday November 19        5^th grade                 6:00 – 7:00

                                         6^th grade                 7:00 – 8:00

                                         7^th grade                 8:00 – 9:00

                                         8^th grade                 9:00 – 10:00

Sunday November 21      7^th & 8^th grade        2:00 – 3:15

                                         4^th grade                 3:30 – 4:30

                                         5^th & 6^th grade       4:45 – 6:00 

There are 122 young ladies registered, that is great; however, we don’t have enough coaches to limit each team to 8 or 9.  If we don’t get additional coaches, there could be 10 - 13 players per team which would greatly impact playing time.

Parents, we are in need of coaches as follows:

4th grade – need one

5/6 grades – need two

Cadet – need two

If you are interested in coaching, please contact us immediately.  If there are any questions, please let us know.  Thank you.

Brent Hedrick (bhedrick@comcast.net)

Randy Barnhorst (rlbhrsteelers@aol.com) or 317-889-7673

FALL MUSIC PROGRAM

Grades 1,3,5 and 6 will be presenting the Fall Music Program on Tuesday, November 16^th at 7:00pm in the Church.  The program will last approximately 45 minutes.  Have the kids wear their school uniforms to the performance.  No need to purchase or supply anything special.  The Students have been working hard on their songs and are anxious to present them to their families and friends.  Students should not arrive before 6:45.  See you there!

Black Light Volleyball

Just a reminder, registrations forms for Black Light Volleyball are due by TODAY!!  This event is open to 6^th -8^th graders.   Registrations forms can be found here:  http://www.stjudeindy.org/youth_ministry/index.asp

RONCALLI PANCAKE BREAKFAST!

The Roncalli High School Parents Organization is sponsoring a Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, November 20 from 8:00 – 10:30 AM in the school’s cafeteria.  The breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, bacon, eggs, milk, juice, coffee and rolls.  Cost is $6.00/for 6^th grade and above,  $3.00/for K-5^th grade and free for pre-K and under.  There is a $20 maximum per family.   Coupons for $2.00 off will be available for anyone that donates to the Can Food Drive and/or Blood Drive that morning.   All proceeds go to support student programs at Roncalli.  Come and enjoy a great start to your Saturday!

CAMPBELL SOUP POINTS CONTEST

This contest will run from 11/15/10 to 12/17 10.  Instructions are being sent home on Friday, November 12.  If you have any questions, please contact Kellie Kriech at kjkriech@iquest.net

BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION CONTEST!

The Box Tops contest for this year will begin on Monday, November 15, 2010 and will end on February 18, 2011.  Rules and instructions for this contest will be sent home on Friday, November 12^th. If you have any questions, please contact Kellie Kriech at kjkriech@iquest.net

POM POMS NEEDED!!

If anyone has any St. Jude Pompoms they would like to donate to the St. Jude Cheerleaders, please send them to Rachell Ludge Room 17 .  We could sure use some extras!

VETERANS!

All veterans are invited to attend our all school Mass on Veterans Day, Thursday, November 11^th at 9:00am to be honored for the service you have given to our wonderful country.  After Mass, refreshments will be available.  We hope to see many of you!

PICTURE RETAKES

Just a reminder that picture retakes are tomorrow, Wednesday, November 10th.  Students who were absent on the original picture day should have received picture forms.  Please fill them out, make a check out to Inter-State Studios and have your child hand it to the photographer at the time his/her picture is taken.  If you were unsatisfied with the original pictures, just send the entire package back with your child.  He/ she will give it to the photographer when the picture is retaken.  Students having their pictures retaken may dress for the occasion.  Please, no jeans!

RONCALLI SPIRIT STORE ANNUAL HOLIDAY SALE

The sale will be held Saturday, November 13, 9am-2pm in the cafeteria. All the most popular Rebel fashions and newly designed merchandise will be available.

In our all new cash only clearance section, we have some great bargains and will also be selling USED uniforms.

Wendy Lawrie is the new director of the Roncalli Spirit Store. See you at the sale!

For more information reach her at wlawrie@roncallihs.org or 787-8277 ext.279.

CYO GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TRY-OUTS INFORMATION

Try-outs will be held in the St. Jude gym on Friday, November 19^th and Sunday, November 21^st.  There are two try-out sessions for all grades EXCEPT 4^th grade.  Please plan to attend both sessions, except for 4^th graders.  The schedule is as follows:

Friday, Nov. 19

     Grade 5     6:00 - 7:00

                 6        7:00 - 8:00

                 7    8:00 - 9:00

                 8    9:00 - 10:00

         

Sunday, Nov. 21

     Grades  7 & 8   2:00 - 3:15

                     4        3:30 - 4:30

                  5 & 6    4:45 - 6:00                  

If there are any questions, please let us know.

Brent Hedrick (bhedrick@comcast.net)

Randy Barnhorst (rlbhrsteelers@aol.com)

 

Great News from the Girl Scouts

GOOD NEWS

Hats off to 8^th grade Girl Scout troop 917.  Together they rallied and organized a bake sale for charity.  The troop raised $263.00 which will be used to purchase toiletry items that will be donated the Julian Center, for abused women and children.  Thanks to all families that supported the sale.

Way to go Girl Scout troop 917.  You are great Christian role models!

MARKET DAY

This month, place your order with Market Day by November 9^th and receive it in plenty of time for Thanksgiving!   They have everything you need to make a wonderful family dinner that’s easy and delicious!   Be sure and check out the pies too!    November is pie bonus month so the school will receive a $1.75 for every pie sold!!

Market Day orders are due by 11:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 9^th.    

Orders can be placed on line at Marketday.com up until 11:00 pm on Tuesday evening or call Ann at 523-6566 to place your order for you or with any questions. 

Order pick up is Saturday, November 13^th   between 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. in the cafeteria.    

VOLLEYBALL INFORMATION

Volleyball Registration deadline is November 10, 2010. No late registrations will be accepted so please register by this date at the CYO web-site, www.cyoarchindy.org
All young ladies 4
We are also looking for coaches for all grade levels; please let us know if you are interested.
Tryouts will be on Friday November 19 and Sunday November 21. Additional information with tryout times will be sent soon.
If there are any questions, please let us know.
Brent Hedrick (bhedrick@comcast.net)
Randy Barnhorst (rlbhrsteelers@aol.com) th – 8th grade are encouraged to play.

ELEMENTARY BAND FEES

Elementary Band fees are now due.  Semester fees are $20 payable to Roncalli High School.  For those who need to purchase a band book, the fee is $7.95 payable to Band Boosters.  If you have any questions, please contact David Knott, Elementary Band Director at 787-8277 Ext.

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BLACK LIGHT VOLLEYBALL!!

St. Barnabas will once again be hosting BLACK LIGHT VOLLEYBALL!!

The event will take place on Saturday, November 13^th. 

6^th graders will play from 3pm-4:30.

7^th and 8^th graders will play  6:30-8:30.

Registrations can be found on the St. Jude website www.stjudeindy.org and are due to Jessica in the Youth Ministry office by Thursday, November 11^th. 

SCRIP SPECIAL REBATES

The following retailers are offering special rebates:

Retailer Special Rebate/Normal Rebate End Date
Build a Bear  10/8   12/03/10
CVS     8/6   11/19/10
Express     12/10 11/19/10
Fashion Bug   8/6    12/31/10
Hallmark 5/4    11/26/10
Logans Roadhouse     10/8    12/31/10
Red Robin     11/9    12/31/10
Starbuck's (reload only)     9/7   11/12/10
Wet Seal     7/5     11/19/10

Don't forget:  All orders and money are due in the school office by noon on Mondays.  There will not be any orders taken the week of Thanksgiving.  Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.

Thanks
Chris McGinsie
cmcginsie@comcast.net

VOLLEYBALL REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Volleyball Registration deadline is November 10, 2010.  No late registrations will be accepted so please register by this date at the CYO web-site, www.cyoarchindy.org

All young ladies 4^th – 8^th grade are encouraged to play.

We are also looking for coaches for all grade levels, please let us know if you are interested.

There will be two dates for tryouts, one will be Sunday November 21; the second date has not been determined.  The second date will be sent early next week at the latest.

If there are any questions, please let us know.

Brent Hedrick (bhedrick@comcast.net)

Randy Barnhorst (rlbhrsteelers@aol.com)

"THANKSGIVING BASKETS"

Our annual “Thanksgiving Basket” project is now underway.  Students may begin bringing in non-perishable food items for families whose names are provided to us by St. Vincent DePaul.  The food is delivered to the families the week of Thanksgiving and provides a wonderful dinner for these people in need.  The turkeys are provided by the PTO.   So buy a little extra when doing your grocery shopping and start sending in items for the "Thanksgiving Baskets".

Grandparents Day! Book Fair! Spirit Day!

Don't forget to invite grandparents to Grandparents Day this Friday, November 5 from 9:00am to 10:30am. It is also Book Fair Week and Friday is Spirit Day!  What a great way to end the week!

COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOLS WEEK!

Help Edgewood Preschool Cooperative help celebrate COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOLS WEEK!  Come see why a cooperative preschool is great for your child and great for you!!!  OPEN HOUSES:  Tuesday, November 9^th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Wednesday, November 10^th from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.  PARENT EDUCATION EVENT:  Developmental Behaviors in Young Children—speakers include a licensed psychotherapist and licensed speech pathologist discussing various developmental behaviors and milestones in young children, Thursday, November 11^th, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.  Edgewood Preschool Cooperative is located at 4040 East Thompson Road, Indianapolis, IN  46237.  For more information, visit www.edgewoodpreschoolcoop.org. 

PET VACCINATION CLINIC!

 Edgewood Preschool Cooperative is hosting a Pet Vaccination Clinic on Saturday, November 6^th from 1:00 – 4:00 pm as a benefit for Brian Terry, a recent Bone Marrow Transplant Recipient.  A licensed veterinarian (and friend of the Terry Family) will be giving canine and feline vaccinations at discounted costs.  Canine Vaccines:  Rabies/Distemper/Kennel Cough Package ($30), Distemper/Parvo ($15), Bordetella (Kennel Cough) ($10), Lyme ($20), and Giardia ($12).  Feline Vaccines:  Rabies/Distemper Package ($25), Rabies only ($10), Distemper/Leuk/Calici only ($20).  The Clinic will be located at the shelter at Edgewood Preschool Cooperative/Faith United Church of Christ at 4040 East Thompson Road, Indianapolis, IN  46237. 

TALENT AND HOBBY SHOW - DUE NOVEMBER 3!!

For those interested in the Talent/Art show, please be aware that permission slips are due back to Daphne Jaffe no later than Nov. 3rd.  We have secured a date and location - the show will be held on Jan. 21st at the Roncalli theater.  Forms may be picked up in the school office.

 Any questions, please contact Daphne at 789-0153 or daphne_marie@yahoo.com

St. Jude Parish $10,000 Reverse Raffle Nov 13th @ The Atrium!

Get your tickets before they are sold out - only 300 available! A $100 ticket gets you & a guest a 1 in 300 chance to win the $10,000 cash grand prize, a 1 in 30 chance to win your $100 back, a full buffet dinner (including beer), and a great night of entertainment & fun while supporting the St. Jude Youth Athletics program's largest and only fundraiser of the year! This event helps keep the costs and registration fees of our athletic programs as low as possible. Other raffles include an HDTV, Colts, Pacers, IU, & NASCAR packages, wine & liquor baskets and more, so get your friends, family, and co-workers together now! Cocktails at 6, dinner at 6:30, and festivities start at 8 at The Atrium. Contact Jim Worden @ 501-6336 or Tony Koors @ 285-9184. Sponsored by the St. Jude Men's & Women's Clubs and the Youth Athletic Board. Don't miss out on your chance at $10,000 or other great prizes!!!

 We are also looking for donations of goods & services for the raffle baskets!

Rebels Heading to Chicago for the Holidays!

Holiday shopping in Chicago! The Roncalli High School Alumni Association is sponsoring the third annual Alumni and Friends bus trip to Chicago on Saturday, December 4.  Start the day with coffee and doughnuts at 7:00 am in the Roncalli cafeteria.  Departure for Chicago is at 8:00 am (7:00 Chicago time) returning back to Roncalli by 11:00 pm. Beverages and a snack will be served during the return trip.  Space is limited so reserve your $55.00 seat by contacting Alumni Director, Gary Armbruster, at 787.8277, ext. 242 or email him at garmbruster@roncallihs.org. You don't have to be Roncalli alumni to attend but must be at least, high school age.