Principal's Weekly
Senior Exam Schedule. All exams will take place in the Cafeteria with the exception of Bell 3 on May 20th, which will take place in Room 34.
Monday, May 20
Bell 1: 8:00-9:15
Bell 2: 9:20-10:35
Bell 3: 10:40-11:55
Tuesday, May 21
Bell 4: 8:00-9:15
Bell 5: 9:20-10:35
Wednesday, May 22
Bell 6: 8:00-9:15
Bell 7: 9:20-10:35
Exams will be given during exam week only for the following courses: English, Math, Physics, Chemistry, Government, Religion, and Foreign Language. Electives will not have exams during exam week. Seniors taking the first exam of the day are to report to the Cafeteria before 8:00. Seniors are not required to be at school unless they have an exam and are expected to take their exams during the designated period. Seniors may not leave campus between exams for any reason. Regular dress code is to be observed during exams. Students will be expected to remain in their exam for at least 60 minutes. Students who miss an exam due to absence must touch base with their teachers as soon as possible to make arrangements to make up the exam. Exam grades count as 20% of the semester average. Study for your exams. Get a good night’s sleep. Eat a good breakfast in the morning.
Underclassmen Final Exam Schedule. All exams will take place in the room in which the class meets during the semester.
Friday, May 24
Bell 1: 7:50 – 9:15
Bell 2: 9:20-10:45
Bell 3: 10:50-12:15
Tuesday, May 28
Bell 4: 7:50 – 9:15
Bell 5: 9:20-10:45
Wednesday, May 29
Bell 6: 7:50 – 9:15
Bell 7: 9:20-10:45
Thursday, May 30
Make up exams 11:15-12:30
Exams will be given during exam week only for the following courses: English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Religion, and Foreign Language. Electives will not have exams during exam week. Students are not required to be at school unless they have an exam and are expected to take their exams during the designated period. Students who are on campus and not taking an exam are expected to report to the Cafeteria. Students will be expected to remain in their exam for the at least 60 minutes. Regular dress code is to be observed during exams. Students who miss an exam due to absence are expected to touch base with their teachers as soon as possible. Exam grades count as 20% of the semester average. Study for your exams. Get a good night’s sleep. Eat a good breakfast in the morning.
Summer Camp Brochures Available. Current grade school students (especially incoming ninth graders) who are interested in learning or sharpening skills in football, basketball, soccer or volleyball are encouraged to check Roger Bacon’s website, www.rogerbacon.org, for information and registration forms for our summer sports' camps. New this year is a High School Placement Test Preparation Course being offered by Bob VonLuehrte, a Roger Bacon teacher and professional ACT, SAT and PSAT tutor. To have a registration form mailed to you, contact the school at 641-1300. Click here for summer camp forms
Would you like a "$3,500 Tuition Credit for the 2013-2014 school year” for your child or one of your children who will be attending St. Gabriel Consolidating School or Roger Bacon High School? Well it is possible!
St. Gabriel Church is sponsoring a “Tuition Raffle” as part of its Summer Fest for 2013. The Grand Prize is a "$3500 Tuition Credit” for one student enrolled at St. Gabriel Consolidated School or a Catholic High School during the 2013-2014 school year.
Purchase your raffle ticket or tickets after May 10, 2013 but before May 30, 2013 and be eligible to win the following tuition credits:
1. Early Bird drawing #2 for Tuition Credit for $250---Drawing – May 30, 2013
2. Grand Prize Drawing for $3500 Tuition Credit-------Drawing—June 16, 2013(Father’s Day)
Purchase your raffle ticket or tickets after May 30, 2013 but before June 16, 2013 and be eligible to win the following tuition credit:
1. Grand Prize Drawing for $3500 Tuition Credit-------Drawing—June 16, 2013(Father’s Day)
To increase your odds of winning, only 500 tickets will be sold. Donations for the tickets are $30 each and you don’t have to be present to win. There is no limit on the number of tickets that can be purchased. For more tickets call the Church Office at 513-771-4700. Make checks payable to St. Gabriel Church
Send your completed ticket stub and check to: St. Gabriel Church, 48 West Sharon Ave., Glendale, Ohio 45246
Senior Service Hours. Senior service hours must be completed to be eligible to walk at graduation. This includes: (1) performing 20 hours of service; (2) submitting tracking forms for at least 20 hours of service, and (3) submitting an evaluation/reflection upon your service project. If there are any concerns or questions, please contact Mrs. Ausere.
The Evening for Excellence was a huge success this year and we would like to thank everyone for their part in making this happen. Over $190,000 was raised that night with over $50,000 donated to the Joe Corcoran Scholarship Fund. If gave of your time, talent or treasure we appreciate all that you do! We are in need of parent chairs & volunteers for the night of the auction for next year so if you can volunteer to help we would love to talk to you. Just email cbissmeyer@rogerbacon.org and let me know and we will work with your schedule. The auction next year is on April 12th and your volunteer time would be needed between February and early April. Many hands make light work!
Thank you and have a great summer!
Seniors! As we approach the end of the school year, please keep several key dates in mind:
• Senior Exams - May 20 - 22
• Graduation Practice - May 29
• Graduation Mass / Senior Awards - May 30
GRADUATION - May 31
Cafeteria Volunteers. Thank you to these wonderful volunteers who have helped in the cafeteria this school year: Julie Kneidl, Patty Heywood, Linda Geers, Debra Jones, Sue DePaul, Jarnell Treats, Jeannie Perry, Sharon McHone, Beth Katerberg, Kathy Schlemmer, Mike Backs, Janet Cottingham and Kathy Blasch. If you would like to help for the 2013-2014 school year, please contact Michelle Peters at 513-618-7022 or mpeters@rogerbacon.org.
The Roger Bacon/OLA Alumni/ae Association has been assisting students for over 50 years through our Scholarship Program. In order to continue this program, we need your support. You can help a Roger Bacon student by going to www.ilovemysign.com and ordering a couple of signs. Use the organizational code “Spartans.” The Alumni Association receives 35% of all orders. With Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduations, garage Sales, etc. coming up, most of you will have good use for signage! Why not help Roger Bacon students while you are purchasing your signs? Please Help
Steak Fry on June 7. Join us on Friday, June 7, 2013, for the Summer Steak Fry in the side parking lot. At 4 p.m., we'll serve brats and metts to fuel you for cornhole and split-the-pot. At 6:30, enjoy a delicious steak dinner, served hot off the grill, with a baked potato, corn on the cob and salad. Drinks are available. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased at the school or by calling Liz Wilking at 618-7016. Click here for order form.
RB Football Golf Scramble is set for June 21. The football staff is hosting its 6th Annual Golf Scramble on Friday, June 21, 2013, at Glenview Golf Course, with a shotgun start at 1 p.m. Cost is $100 per person. Visit www.rogerbacon.org (under Announcements) for more information, or contact Jeff Koester at 521-1436 or at jpklawn@fuse.net. Click here for registration form.
Kroger Rewards Card Changes. Kroger has changed the Kroger Card reward system that you have been using. Effective April 1, 2013 you have to re-enroll your Plus Card for the Boosters to receive credit and a percentage of your purchase each time you use your Kroger Plus Card. Your prompt attention to this will generate funds for RB Athletics. It's is so simple to support the Boosters at Roger Bacon-just by swiping your Kroger Plus Card! See below how to register! Re-enrolling only takes a few moments and is completed in a few simple steps. For current supporters to re-enroll or to have new supporters enroll:
1. Visit our website at www.krogercommunityrewards.com.
2. Sign in using your email address and password. If you have forgotten your password, just click on "forgot password" and a link will be sent to your email to change your password.
3. Enter your organization's five digit NPO number (81504) or the first three letters of the organization's name, click search.
4. Select your organization (Roger Bacon Athletic Association) by clicking on the circle to the left of your organization's name.
5. Save changes.
Roger Bacon High School Underwater Hockey Summer Camp. In June 2013, the Roger Bacon High School Underwater Hockey Team will host its seventh annual Roger Bacon Underwater Hockey summer camp for incoming (or rising) 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students and incoming Roger Bacon freshmen. Current junior high students will have fun learning the fundamentals of the exciting sport of underwater hockey. The camp will be from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, June 24 through Friday, June 28, 2013. The camp will be held at Xavier University in the O’Connor Sports Center pool. The cost is $50, and checks should be made payable to “Roger Bacon High School.”
If any Roger Bacon family will have an incoming 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student or an incoming Roger Bacon freshman who loves to swim and who would like to try underwater hockey, please contact Coach Paul “Doc” Wittekind at underwaterhockey@rogerbacon.org for information and details about this summer’s underwater hockey summer camp. See you in the pool! Click here to view the Underwater Hockey Web Page.
Twelth Annual Meg Gutzwiller Alumni Soccer Game. The men’s and women’s soccer programs would like to invite ALL RB and OLA alumni to attend the Annual Meg Gutzwiller Alumni Game, Thursday, July 25, 2013. There is no admission charge for the event. The event will be held at the Roger Bacon stadium beginning at 6:00 PM. It is an opportunity for all genders and classes to share a festive evening as we close down summer and open up another school year with fall sports. There will be plenty of food, drinks, and candy so bring your family and friends. Alumni soccer player are ask to register at jgutzwiller@rogerbaco,org
"Bacon Bits" Help us celebrate our future Spartans by submitting a picture of your children, grandchildren, etc., in Roger Bacon spirit wear to jgutzwiller@rogerbacon.org. The pictures will be added to the "Bacon Bits" webpage (can be found on our website under "Future Spartans"). Go Spartans!!
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Monday, May 20: Regular Schedule
Senior Final Exams: Bells 1, 2 and 3
Tuesday, May 21: Regular Schedule
Morning Mass (7:10 AM in OLA Chapel)
Senior Final Exams: Bells 4 and 5
District Varsity Track Championships
Wednesday, May 22: Regular Schedule
Senior Final Exams: Bells 6 and 7
Varsity Baseball vs CHCA at Kings HS (State Tournament)
Thursday, May 23: Early Dismissal Schedule - Last Day of Classes
Morning Mass (7:10 AM in OLA Chapel)
District Varsity Track Championships
Friday, May 24: Exam Schedule
Underclassmen Final Exams: Bells 1, 2 and 3
Important Upcoming Dates:
May 27: No School - Memorial Day
May 28: Underclassmen Final Exams: Bells 4 and 5
May 29: Senior Graduation Practice
Underclassmen Final Exams: Bells 6 and 7
May 30: Graduation Mass & Awards (8:30 AM @ St. Clement)
End of 4th quarter
Underclassmen Final Exams: Make-up Day
May 31: Graduation (8:00 PM)
Jun 7: Athletic Department Steak Fry
Jun 21: RB 6th Annual Football Golf Scramble
Life is good!! GO SPARTANS!
