The Weekly Nativity Newscast UPCOMING DATES April 22 Dress Up Day Progress Reports Middle School Dance, 7-9, gym April 23 and 24 First Holy Communion April 28 AR Wear PFO s Project CyberSafe, 6:30, PC May 5 PFO Flower Pickup, 2:30-4:30 May 6 May Crowning, 10 a.m. May 9 PFO trash bag orders due May 11 PK Spring Program, 6:30 p.m. May 12 Spring Program for K, 2, 4 and 4 th & 5 th choirs,1:30 and 6:30 May 19 Kindergarten Roundup May 20 Field Day May 25 Last Day of School April 22, 2016 Important Information Regarding 2016-17 Tuition Payment If you are paying the full tuition by July 1st, regardless of how you paid last year, please notify Susan McClard, our Business Manager prior to Monday, April 25th by sending an e-mail to smcclard@nativityindy.org Families new to Nativity Catholic School or new to FACTS need to follow the link below and enter the following data: name, address, account information, payment date, etc. Please do this prior to Monday, April 25 th. The tuition amount will be entered by Susan McClard after the account is set up. Please return back to your account a day or so after setting it up to review the tuition amount. Families continuing to pay in FACTS will be receiving a verification notice next week via the email address on your FACTS account. Please sign and return the verification form immediately to Susan McClard. In June the $43 annual fee from FACTS will be withdrawn. An e-mail will notify you of the pending withdrawal. The ten monthly tuition payments will begin in July (on the date you choose - the 5th or the 20th) and run through April. Additionally, FACTS offers an optional service called Peace of Mind. To learn more information about this program, please visit the FACT website. May 26 8 th Grade Graduation, 6:30 The link is: https://online.factsmgt.com/signin/3cw34 May 31 Report Cards mailed Nativity Catholic School 3310 S. Meadow Drive Indianapolis, IN 46239 Telephone: 317-357-1459 Fax: 317-357-9175 Note: If you have not registered for the 2016-17 school year, please do so at your earliest convenience before all spots are full. Please contact the office if you have any questions.
Page 2 Dancing Tonight! The Middle School Dance is TONIGHT, Friday, April 22nd, from 7:00-9:00pm in the gym. Tickets will be $5.00 at the door, and parents will need to sign their child in at drop-off, and sign them out at pick-up. Snacks & Drinks will be available for purchase please bring change and $1.00 bills. Come join us for fun music, games, and raffle prizes!! The Wait Is Over! The long-awaited Nativity PFO Spring Trash Bag sale begins today! All details, including dates and prices are included on the sales order form, which is attached to this newsletter. There are step by step instructions, along with prices and bag sizes on the form. If you have any questions, please contact Beth Bobko at nedbobko1@att.net. Nativity Art Class Presents: All the Little Pieces The Nativity school hallways will soon display artwork by our talented young artists. Due to space constraints we ask that you RSVP your child s name if you plan to attend so we can assure their artwork is hung. The RSVP form is attached to this Newscast. Cost: To have a child s work matted and wrapped, please send $20.00 to Nativity by April 29 th. Since many items are 3-dimensional this year and cannot be matted and wrapped we will accept donations for the art program. Everyone is welcome to come and view their artwork on May 16th 18 th, 4 6 p.m. IXL Achievements Congratulations to Mrs. Peek s and Mrs. Youtsey s 2nd grade students for achieving excellence in 1150 second-grade math skills! On Time and Ready to Learn Congratulations to Ms. Korte s and Mrs. Gray s 3 rd grade classes for earning an out of uniform day by being on time and ready to learn for 25 more days! Punctuality pays!
Page 3 Revised CYO Sports Eligibility Policy Thank you to everyone who responded to Ms. Bianchini s request for input regarding Nativity s CYO Sports Eligibility Policy in the Newscast. After careful consideration, the School Commission has decided to eliminate the academic requirement* of the Sports Eligibility Policy beginning in the 2016/2017 school year. Though the academic requirement was implemented in alignment with the high academic standards Nativity Catholic School has established over the years, it has created a number of challenges and concerns including, but not limited to: Inconsistent consequences across sports for student athletes and teams based on the timing of report cards relative to season schedules Inconsistent with other extracurricular activities which have no academic eligibility requirement Limits opportunities for students with learning challenges/disabilities to participate in sports Burdensome for coaches to enforce Focuses on temporary behavior change versus long term development A few other considerations to note: CYO does not have or enforce academic standards. Other requirements of the Sports Eligibility Policy specific to suspensions and attendance will remain intact. Roncalli requires students to maintain an overall GPA of 1.9 to be eligible to play sports. The elimination of the academic eligibility requirement to play sports does not diminish Nativity s commitment to academic excellence. Instead, the elimination of policy provides parents with the power to determine whether or not playing sports is right for their children, supplemental to their education. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Bianchini or another School Commission member. Sincerely, The School Commission *Any participant who receives an F in an academic subject, including Conduct, Religion and Special Area subjects, for a grading period will be ineligible to participate in CYO sports for a period of two weeks. After two weeks, the student may participate provided the failing grade(s) from the report card have improved to a passing grade(s). The period of ineligibility begins the day report cards are issued. Terri Bianchini Principal Nativity Catholic School
Page 4 Congratulations to Krystal Veguilla who was baptized by Father Pat Sunday, April 17 th! Please pray In thanksgiving for all of the students who will be receiving Jesus for the first time in the Sacrament of First Holy Communion this weekend. Project Cyber-Safe On Thursday, April 28 th at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Center, the PFO will sponsor Project Cyber-Safe presented by the Marion County Prosecutor s Office. Students will participate in a daytime program in conjunction with the parent presentation. See last week s Newscast for more information. Nativity Car Wash Fundraiser The sun is shining. The weather is warm. So that means everyone needs to have a clean car! Get your car washed on Sunday, May 1 st ~ 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the school parking lot. While you are at Mass, your car can be washed. Nativity Parish has a group of high school students attending Vision at Notre Dame this June. For one student to attend the week long summer conference the cost is $425 money well spent! The week at Notre Dame Vision is about growth: growing in faith, growing as an individual and growing in the path that God has planned for them. What better timing for our youth as they become young adults of our parish. Any donations will be greatly appreciated. Contact Maureen Hutt for more information about donating or if you know of a high school student to join our group! mhutt@nativityindy.org.
Page 5 Save the Date!! Saturday, May 14 th There is another Parents Night Out for ages preschool and up from 6:00-9:00 on Saturday, May 14 th! Cost is $10 per child or $25.00 per family. This is an opportunity to help support the high school students who are attending Notre Dame Vision in June! Please see the attached flyer and registration form for more information. For questions, contact Maureen Hutt at mhutt@nativityindy.org. Design the 2016 Augustravaganza T-Shirt! Now is your chance to design the t-shirt everyone will be wearing this summer! Also, you can become a Festival Family Sponsor and have your family s name on the back of this year s Augustravaganza t-shirt. Everything you need to know is on the 2016 Festival T-Shirt Contest and Sponsor Info page attached to this Newscast. Contact Erica Copeland at erica7726@hotmail.com or 317-430-1199 if you have any questions. Vacation Bible School & Religious Education Registration Please visit the links below, also found on our website, to register for VBS and Religious Education. Registrations are submitted electronically, and payments can be turned into the parish office after registration is complete. Vacation Bible School Registration for Students (Pre-K 3 through 5th Grade)Vacation Bible School Volunteer Registration (7th Grade through 18+)Religious Education Registration (Kindergarten through 8th Grade) Vacation Bible School Donation Request In the attached file you will find a number of items we are asking for this year's Vacation Bible School. We hope you can help us to decorate our space well and provide fun and Catholic opportunities through your donation of items for craft, snacks, games and decor. It isn t too late. Want to meet new people? Want a better understanding of who you are? Who God is? Want to understand relationships with others and God better? Looking for something to do for a week? Then come with us to Notre Dame! There is a group from Nativity attending ND Vision this summer and we would love for you to join us!! It will definitely be a week you will remember. Enjoy a week away from the busy schedules and learn more about YOU! It is not too late to sign up for the Notre Dame Vision! Any student entering into high school in the fall OR current seniors are welcome to attend. Email Maureen Hutt with questions or if you are interested. mhutt@nativityindy.org
Page 6 2016-17 IHSAA / CYO Athletic Physicals Offered at Reduced Rate Once again this Spring the Roncalli Athletic Department will partner with Saint Vincent Sports Performance to provide the required IHSAA and CYO athletic physical examinations for the 2016-17 school year at the bargain reduced rate of $30.00. Physicals for RHS and South Deanery student athletes will be administered on Thursday, May 5, from 7-9 PM at the Roncalli High School bubble facility. All student-athletes must be signed up early for an appointment in order to receive a physical exam on May 5th! South Deanery elementary school parents may call the Roncalli Athletic Office at 788-4094 between the hours of 8:30 AM 3:30 PM beginning Monday, April 25, 2016 to sign up for a physical appointment, or email Chris Lauck at clauck@roncalli.org. For students going into grades 2-8, the CYO Physical Form may be downloaded directly from the CYO website. For students going into grades 9-12, the approved IHSAA Physical Form (4 pages) may be downloaded directly from the RHS Athletics website home page. These forms should be completed prior to the physical date and brought that evening for the doctors to complete. It is very important to note that the IHSAA does not recognize the validity of a completed physical form if signed by a nurse practitioner only the form must be signed by a licensed Medical Doctor! Attention Parents of Incoming Roncalli Freshman RHS Performing Arts Parent Meeting An informational meeting for parents of incoming Roncalli Performing Arts students will be held Wednesday, May 4 beginning at 7:00 p.m. in the school s auditorium. After the general meeting, Band, Choir and Theatre will break into individual sessions to discuss items which pertain to their specific departments. If you have any questions, please contact Miki Lewinski at 787-8277 Ext. 249 or mlewinski@roncalli.org Cross Country Contacts The Roncalli Boys Cross Country team is seeking incoming freshman in the Fall of 2016 to join our team. If you are interested, please contact Coach Jeff Buckley at jbuckley@roncalli.org / (317) 506-1821 or Coach Rob Brown at rbrown@roncalli.org / (317) 650-8833. They will provide information for summer training and a parent meeting in early May. No experience is necessary, and this is a great way to begin your Roncalli High School career.
Retirement Reception for Longtime Roncalli Teachers Page 7 Roncalli High School will hold a reception to pay tribute to Kathy Tinder and Dave Toner, both of whom are retiring at the end of this school year. All are invited to stop by this reception to be held on Friday, May 20, from 3:15 5:00 in the RHS Media Center and extend your own personal thanks to these two outstanding educators! Kathy is completing 43 years of service to Roncalli as teacher, coach, class moderator, ticket seller/taker, and overall die-hard Rebel fan! Dave is putting the wraps on his 18 th year as the RHS Athletic Director. Hope you can stop by and join us. If unable to attend the reception, cards or notes of appreciation may be sent to the high school in their name. Attachments to today s Newscast: Art Show RSVP Trash Bag Sale order form 2016 Festival T-Shirt Contest & Sponsorship Parents Night Out flyer and registration form Nativity Catholic School Mission Statement Nativity Catholic School, a ministry of Nativity Catholic Church, inspires each student: to grow in the love of Christ to achieve his or her fullest potential academically, spiritually and physically and to develop as a faith-filled steward by serving others according to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Walk-A-Thon Sponsors 2015-16: Gold Sponsors: Peterman Heating, Cooling, and Plumbing. Inc., Harold & Jeanette Schoettle Foundation, Inc., Alpha Systems, Inc., Beck Service Center, and Roncalli High School Silver Sponsors: Gotta Have It Courier, LLC, Dexter Photography, Total Restoration, Daniel F. O Riley Funeral Home, Mader Design, LLC, and Southport Discount Appliances Bronze Sponsors: Hartman Janitorial Supply, Kridan Business Equipment, Best In Sight Eye Care, Nativity Cub Scout Pack #462, Nativity PFO, Mascari Cleaners, Nativity Boy Scout Pack #462, Daming Excavating, Knights of Columbus Fr. Louis Gootee Council #13105, and Thomas C. Wisler Jr. MD OB/GYN of Indiana