RONCALLI October 2014 Aberdeen Catholic School System Home of the Cavaliers 1400 N DAKOTA STREET, ABERDEEN, SD 57401 ATTENDANCE NOTICES When you need to reach your school secretary, please call the appropriate number: RHS– 225-7440 RES– 229-4100 RPS– 225-3460 PARENTS/ GUARDIANS Please use your Parent Portal on Infinite Campus to update your information. We ask you to especially check out the HEALTH section to make sure all information is correct and updated! You can get more details on all events and access calendars on our website. For complete sports schedule go to northeastsdconference.com Central Office: (605) 226-2100 High School Office: (605) 225-7440 Elementary School: (605) 229-4100 Primary School: (605) 225-3460 ABERDEENRONCALLI.ORG GREETING FROM INTERIM ACSS PRESIDENT As we move into autumn, we find the students are settling into the routine of the school year. I hope your students are experiencing the excitement of a faith-filled learning environment. At times, we can all take for granted the many thingsbig and small-that make up our daily routines. As I remind myself, it is important to take the time to reflect on all the blessings we have received. Our daily prayer life is important and it should not be taken for granted for we know the Lord is our strength and salvation and from him all goodness comes. take for granted the time, talent and treasures that were provided by so many people who knew of the importance of ensuring that a Catholic education would be available for all. keep “the doors open” of our schools. The two charts below will provide a visual picture of our revenue/ income sources and our expense profile. The ACSS is very Jim Mattern fortunate that many people ACSS Interim President contribute so graciously to In the next two issues of the newsletter I would like to share with you the business side of the Aberdeen Catholic School System. When I was a student at Roncalli High School and then as a parent sending my children to a Catholic school, I would frequently forget or “Instilling Catholic values and promoting academic excellence by nurturing mind, body and soul.” ABERDEEN CATHOLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM PAGE 2 MISSION TRIP II also like to take blankets, quilts, winter coats and boots. There is a need for electric heaters. You can drop off these donations at the high school. Please pray for Mission Team 2. SPIRIT STORE OCTOBER HOURS: 5-7 PM Thursday, 10/9 Tuesday, 10/21 Wednesday, 10/22 Friday, 10/24 DEC 8, 2014 The 2nd annual mission trip to help with Makoche Wakan Ministries is being planned. We will be leaving the morning of Saturday, Oct. 18th and returning on Monday Oct. 20th. 18 Students have already shown a strong interest along with 7 staff members. Along with spending time with the children, our hope is to dismantle an old trailer home that was damaged in a tornado. We also want to help the mission ready itself for winter. We are looking for monetary donations to help with food and fuel. We would The Roncalli and Central Bands will be joining the Beatles Tribute Band “Liverpool Legends” once again. Save the date on your calendar now. Monday, December 8, 2014 at the Civic Theatre. Watch for further information!! Take a Child to School Day! Presents a fundraiser for the RONCALLI CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Wednesday, October 29th Present this ticket to your server and 20% of your lunch, dinner and Carryout sales will benefit the Roncalli Catholic Schools On Friday, October 3rd Roncalli Students are invited to participate in a “no uniform” day with their contribution of $1.00 or .50. The money received is put into the school's Take a Child to School fund, which is one of the ways Roncalli provides tuition assistance to families with financial need. Not only does this special day help raise important funds, we hope that it helps develop a sense of stewardship among our students to know that their small contributions can help friends who may have need. PRIMARY/ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS are asked to contribute $0.50 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS are asked to contribute $1.00 Like us on facebook @ Aberdeen Roncalli PAGE 3 1400 N. DAKOTA ST. Diocesan Event PARISH NEWS Roncalli is so grateful to our parishes for their support, both financially and prayerfully!! Please take time to tell your fellow parishioners and pastors thank you for all they do for us. St. Mary’s Church News THANK YOU!!! To all those who volunteered at our parish bazaar. It was a great success, and would not have gone as well without the efforts of so many parishioners, student helpers and organizers. A special thank you to Roncalli High School and all those who took leadership roles with this year’s event. Coffee with Conversation– Tuesday, Oct. 14 at 8:30 am. Join us after daily Mass in the parish hall. Sacred Heart News Grieving the Loss of a loved one- Saturday, Oct. 4, 10 am-3 pm with Dr. Marcie Moran in the parish hall. Pet Blessing– Saturday, Oct. 4 at 9:15 am outside the front entrance to the church. K.C. Breakfast- Sunday, Oct. 5 after the 7:30 and 9:30 am Masses. Fitzgerald’s In Concert– Sunday, Oct. 5 at 4 pm in the church. Organ and French horn featuring Dr. Richard and Rebecca Fitzgerald. Parish Bazaar– Sunday, Oct. 12. Fun for everyone. Midway games, booths, bingo, concessions open 12 -7 pm. Pork Loin Dinner serving from 11 am-2 pm and again from 4-7 pm. $10 for adults, $5 for 6-12 yrs, 5 & under free. Married Couple Enrichment Day- 9 am –2 pm will be a Marriage Sponsor Couple Training. 2-5 pm is open to all married couples. Come enjoy the afternoon together then top off the day with Mass. Call Michele to reserve your materials and seat. The marriage enrichment afternoon is $15. MATH COUNTS Roncalli Junior High will have their first competition in Groton on Wed. Oct 2nd at 12:30 pm. Roncalli 6th graders will have their first competition on Wed. Oct 15th in Warner. GOOD LUCK GOD BLESS! AND INTO THE DEEP Retreat: Oct. 24-26 at The Abbey of the Hills. For students in grades 11-12. This retreat is for students actively involved in their parish who want a deeper faith experience. It is not a confirmation retreat. Students in grades 9-10 may attend with a recommendation from their pastor. Cost is $150. YOUTH CONFERENCE: Nov. 15 in Brookings, SD. Featuring Leah Darrow and Chris Stefanick. There is a bus going from Aberdeen. Bus cost is $25 and deadline to reserve a seat is Oct. 17. Bring money for lunch and to purchase items available at the vendor tables (t-shirts, cd’s, religious items), snacks for the trip. Contact Michele Coughlin at Sacred Heart regarding either of these events, 225-7065, or go to http://sfcatholic.org/Youth/ for more information. FLU SHOTS: The Aberdeen Area POD is providing flu shots to children 6 months to 18 years of age and their parents/guardians on Tuesday, October 28th, from 2-6 PM at Central High School Children are free. The first 250 parents/guardians that accompany their children will also receive a free flu shot. Once that supply is exhausted parents/ guardians will be charged a $25 fee. No one will be denied a flu shot due to inability to pay. PAGE 4 ABERDEEN CATHOLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM PTO Parent Teacher Organization You are invited to the Family Game Night on October 22, 6:30 pm at RPS “We give thanks to God always for all of you, remembering you in our prayers, unceasingly calling to mind your work of faith and labor of love and endurance in hope of our Lord Jesus Christ, before our God and Father, knowing, brothers loved by God, how you were chosen.“ 1 Thessalonians 1:2-4 Jennifer Goscicki, Pres. PTO [email protected] Tina Dosch, VP PTO NOTE: Be watching for the PTO Schwan Frozen Food Kick Off! -Celebrating 50 years of Roncalli High SchoolOctober 14, 2014 at the Ramada Convention Center 6:30 p.m. This year we will be celebrating 50 years of education and faith formation. keynote speaker Father Mike Kelly former RHS religion teacher and loyal Cavaliers fan “50 Years of Roncalli Memories” FEATURING the Roncalli High School Band Call 226-2100 for tickets BOOSTER CLUB Green and Gold Passes When you purchase a Green and Gold pass for $65, you not only get a pass to all regular home athletic and fine art events you support ALL the athletic, fine arts and extra curricular activities and events at RHS. You can purchase one at any home game or by visiting the Central Office at RHS. Next Booster Club meeting is Wednesday, Oct. 15 @ 7 pm D a r r i n Booster Club President O l s o n NO PARKING 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 STUDENT VOLUNTEER HOURS: Roncalli students devoted approximately 176 volunteer hours at the St. Mary’s Bazaar. Thank you, students, for all your hard work! There is another opportunity to volunteer at the Sacred Heart Bazaar coming up Oct. 12!! 10 11 12 13 14 15 A t t e n t i o n : The yellow curb along the sidewalks at Roncalli High School are a NO PARKING ZONE. One lane of traffic next to the sidewalk must remain open for emergency vehicles to enter. Please do not park along the yellow curb at any time. PAGE 5 1400 N. DAKOTA ST. News from the 7-12 Guidance Counselor Financial Aid Meeting Current Scholarships On December 1st at 6 p.m. there will be a college financial aid meeting for seniors and their parents in the cafeteria. This is a great opportunity to learn about paying for college in general and in particular how to fill out the FAFSA form. The FAFSA is the free application for federal student aid. If you have questions about this meeting or financial aid, please contact Dan Wold. South Dakota Farmers Union Scholarship—Applicant’s parents must be current members of South Dakota Famers Union and applicant must plan to attend an in-state post secondary school. The deadline for this scholarship is 12/1/14. USD Representative to visit RHS 21st On October at 1:15 p.m. a representative of The University of South Dakota will be at RHS to talk to prospective students. Please let Mr. Wold know if you would like to visit with them. NFIB Young Entrepreneur Scholarship Seniors that own and operate an established business are encouraged to apply. The deadline for this scholarship is 12/18/14. Horatio Alger Association Scholarship Students with financial need and that have exhibited integrity and perseverance in overcoming personal adversity are encouraged to apply by the deadline of 10/25/14. RESPECT LIFE MONTH Please contact Mr. Wold at [email protected], 2257440, for more information regarding scholarship opportunities and instructions for searching for scholarships. October Events 10/1- Training for new T.A.T.U. members at the AmericInn 10/2- NSU College Fair—All Juniors. 10/3- T.A.T.U. conflict resolution skits at the elementary school. 10/14- SCUBS camp at PC. 10/15- PSAT exam—optional exam for juniors. 10/21- USD Rep—1:15 p.m. 10/25- ACT exam at NSU. In October the Catholic Church throughout the United States will observe Respect Life Month, an annual tradition now in its fortieth year. My dear friends in Christ: Pope Francis has captivated the world with his humility, warmth and compassion for each person. Vivid accounts of his tenderness for “the least of these”—the elderly, the imprisoned, those with disfiguring disabilities, the unborn, and many more—seize our attention. Why? At the heart of each of these interactions is a truth which resonates in our hearts, revealing to us something essential to understanding ourselves and our purpose. We are loved. In his 2013 Day for Life Greeting, Pope Francis conveyed that “even the weakest and most vulnerable, the sick, the old, the unborn and the poor, are masterpieces of God’s creation, made in his own image, destined to live forever, and deserving of the utmost reverence and respect.” We see Pope Francis living out the truth of these words in his actions. As the 2014 Respect Life Program begins, let us take a moment to reflect on the theme, “Each of Us is a Masterpiece of God’s Creation,” and how this truth affects both our understanding of ourselves and others and the way we live. Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley, O.F.M Chairman, USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities CONGRATULATIONS! In English, Mrs. Anderson had the juniors and seniors participate in the SD Right to Life essay contest answering the question "Why should everyone respect life?". Five student were chosen for outstanding essays. Bailey Dix received 3rd place and an award of $50. Keaton Deiter, Sam Reynen, Hailey Gould, and Emily Buttolph received Honorable Mention and an award of $30. On Sept. 29th, the Boys Varsity Golf team placed second in the Region Tourna- ment in Sisseton. That placement qualified them to compete in the State A Boys Golf Tournament in Hot Springs, SD on Oct. 6-7. Two of our players placed in the top 10, Keaton Deiter and Gabe Heller both with a score of 79. Gift Cards/Scrip Cards 1. Pick up from existing inventory. 2. Use ShopWithScrip. 3. Use ScripNow! Start Today! Easy! Order and pay for Roncalli’s Gift/Scrip Cards: 1. online 2. physically pick them up from Roncalli High School 3. pick up at either St. Mary’s or Sacred Heart Churches after weekend Masses Go to the Roncalli website at www.aberdeenroncalli.org to Support ACSS and click Cavalier Gift Cards to see the complete list of cards available. ShopWithScrip allows you to create personal accounts where you can log in and place scrip orders at any time from the comfort of your home. You will be able to order all the Aberdeen retailers’ cards plus the 350 cards available from other nationwide businesses. It’s easy! Just go to: www.ShopWithScrip.com and click on the green Family Sign Up button on the left side. You will need a special code from Laurie Campbell to do this. Contact her today, in the development office, at 226-2100, [email protected]. 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