Thank you to all who attended the meetings. Below you will find the information given out at the meetings to help prepare for the trip:

Packing List for 8th Grade Trip

8th Grade Trip FAQs

If you have not done so, please register your child for the upcoming 8th grade trip. We are in the process of finalizing the trip and need all students registered by Friday, March 14th. Please email Mrs. Gardner if you have any questions.

Directions for registration:

1. Go to: https://etadventures.com/

2. Click the green text in the top right "Login"

3. Use the following codes to begin registration:

   Trip Code: cardinal25  and  Password: stltrip25

4.  Click on the Red Button that says "Make a new reservation"

5.  Complete the information and continue to follow the instructions to complete your registration.

6. Once you have completed your reservation, you will come to a page with tabs at the top, click on the "Passengers" tab.

7. On the Passengers tab, click on the "Waiver Incomplete View/Edit" button.

8. Complete all required information in the Waiver. You can log out and log back in to finish the waiver at a later date using the reservation information emailed to you.

The final payment amount per child for the trip is $150.00.  This amount covers absolutely everything. You can pay this all at once or incrementally using the following link:  https://cardinalritterhighschool.formstack.com/forms/8th_grade_trip

Math 7th Grade:

2nd Place: Naylah Agueh

3rd Place: Dayani Bugarin

Pre-Algebra:

3rd Place: Jose Cazares-Juan

Algebra 1:

2nd Place: D'Angelo Carrera

3rd Place: Paloma Graff

Theology:

2nd Place: Lanny Nguyen and Lotte Kappel

Spelling:

1st Place: Cardinal Ritter!!! (three way tie)

Art:

7th Grade:

3rd Place: Anabel Sauter

8th Grade:

Honorable Mention: Gabe Carter

Next Monday kicks off Catholic Schools Week!

This is a special week with unique events and dress down days. Additionally, we have a whole school service project competition! I would like for junior high to win in a big way! 

Please click the following for needed items: CSW Winter Clothes Drive

These items can be new, or washed and gently used.

As always we thank you for your help and I look forward to posting updates of our success online!

*Students should check GC for each day's dress down theme. 

God Bless,

Mrs. Gardner

Food Donations:

For every $10 donated you will earn one service hour-please include your receipt, or take a picture of your receipt and email it to Mrs. Gardner

1. Granola bars, chips, bottled water, fruit snacks for 8th grade trip. Donations can be dropped off beginning March 1st.

2. Chips, cookies, desserts/snack cakes, bottles of water, Gatorade, ice cream, hot dog buns for 7th grade field day and 8th grade picnic. Donations can be dropped off beginning May 1st.

3. Lottery tickets and gift cards for various restaurants, stores, and gas stations for the Junior High Raider Rev Up basket. Donations can be dropped off beginning April 1st. For every $10 donated you will earn one service hour.

Events:

05/16/25- 7th grade field day at CR. Volunteers needed from 1-3pm to facilitate outdoor games/events.

05/20/25- 8th grade picnic at Pioneer Park in Mooresville, IN. Volunteers needed from 11-2:30 to grill facilitate games/events, chaperone students as they enjoy the picnic and park.

05/28/25-8th grade graduation. 7th GRADE PARENT VOLUNTEERS ONLY! Volunteers needed from 6:45-8:00pm to set up the reception for 8th grade students and their families. Serve desserts and drinks, help with clean up and tear down.

If you are interested in any of these opportunities, or need clarification please reach out to Mrs. Gardner at ngardner@cardinalritter.org.

We resume iLearn testing this month. Students will complete Checkpoint #2. Please make sure your student has breakfast and is well rested on these dates. The results of these checkpoints serve as indicators of student knowledge and help guide our instruction.

Grades  and Test Dates for iLearn Checkpoint #2:

GRADE 7 -Math A+ Jan 13 during R2

GRADE 7 - ELA Jan 23 and 24 during ELA class time

GRADE 8 - ELA Jan 23 during B2

Parent-Teacher Conferences take place tomorrow, January 9th, from 3:00pm-7:00pm. We look forward to seeing you and discussing goals for your student for second semester!

We hope everyone finishes the semester healthy, however, there are A LOT of illnesses going around right now. If your child is unable to attend this week due to illness, please refer to the following exam makeup schedule to plan for them to complete missed exams.

Exam Makeup Schedule:

Friday 12/27/24:  9:00-12 noon

Friday 1/3/25:  9:00- 12 noon

Students should report to room 201 - Students need to have their exam cards, pencil and calculator or other allowed materials.

I hope this finds everyone doing well. As the semester draws to a close and the absolute BUSYNESS of the season takes over, here are important pieces of information that will help you and your student finish strong....and stay organized.

-Final exam study tables begin this week. Buses will leave at 4:00pm on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday (12/9, 12/10, and 12 /12). Buses leave at 2:15 this Wednesday, December 11th.

-Buses will leave at 4:00pm on 12/16 as well.

-On 12/17-12/19 buses will leave at 12:30 and a LIGHT lunch will be served.

-On 12/20 buses will leave at 11:15 and no lunch will be served.

-The study tables calendar has been shared with your students and via email. I will attach it again below.

-The after school room will be available during finals week during regular hours EXCEPT ON DECEMBER 20TH. Students should be picked up by 11:15am on this day. Additionally, if possible, consider working out arrangements that allow your student to be picked up prior to 5:00pm during finals week. We conclude study tables around 12:30 and that leaves a lot of time for idleness. We understand if it is simply not possible, but wanted you to fully understand the schedule.

-All late work for junior high is due by the end of the school day on Wednesday, December 11th. Students were made aware of this a week ago. Please review PowerSchool and make sure your child is current in their work. We like students to know where they stand academically prior to taking their final exams.

-Our CR Christmas concert is this Thursday, December 12th @ 7:00pm in the gym.

-We are here for any end of year questions or concerns you may have. Please do not hesitate to reach out!

-School resumes on Monday, January 6th and it will be a BLACK DAY.

JH Study Tables

Final Exam Schedule With Bus and Lunch Information

On behalf of our entire Junior High team we want to wish you and your families a Happy Thanksgiving. We pray for peace, traveling mercies, and joy in the moment. God bless.

Our annual JH Christmas party will take place Friday, December 6th, from 6-8pm. Students should be dropped off and picked up at our regular drop off and pick up doors in back.

Your child has also received an invite with additional details. This is a wonderful event and a great way to usher in the Christmas season!

Reminder that tonight is our annual Hispanic Heritage night!

Come join your Cardinal Ritter family for good food and a great time!

The festivities begin at 6pm. Hope to see you there!

10/24/24

8th Grade:  R3; ELA and Math PRACTICE

7th Grade:  R4; ELA and Math PRACTICE

10/25/24

8th Grade:  B3; Math

10/28/24 
7th Grade:  R3; ELA

8th Grade:  R2; ELA

10/29/24

7th Grade:  B3; ELA

8th Grade:  B2; ELA

11/08/24

7th Grade: B1; Math

*Students with accommodations will be pulled to ensure their accommodations are met.