Principal's Weekly
Interim grades are posted and can be viewed via NetRBHS. Please give us a call if there are any questions.
Scheduling for the 2012-13 school year begins in late-February. If you have questions about the placement level of your child at this time, or want to discuss the possibility of them moving up to a higher level next year, please contact their current teacher.
Scholarships for Roger Bacon Students
For current Freshmen:
Our Lady of Angels Education Fund: For Freshmen female students; based on academic achievement, school and community involvement, and financial need. Award: $2500 Deadline: March 9, 2012
Class of 1952: For Freshmen students based on academic achievement, school and community involvement, and financial need. Award: $1000. Deadline: March 23, 2012
For current Sophomores:
Our Lady of Angels Education Fund: (see above)
Class of 1952: (see above)
Paul and Naomi Thomas Scholarship: For Sophomore students who exemplify the Roger Bacon philosophy of education, “In Holiness and Learning.” The student must demonstrate Christian behavior toward other students and gratitude and appreciation for the Roger Bacon experience as well as participate in projects that serve the needs of others. Award: Full tuition. Deadline: March 22, 2012
For current Juniors:
Spartan Achievement Scholarship: For Junior students based on academic achievement, school and community involvement. Award: $1000. Deadline March 12, 2012
Attention Seniors: March 1 is the last day to turn in PDA’s for this year’s yearbook. Your parents should have received an order form in the mail and this can either be returned by mail or turned in to Mrs. Brummett in the main office. Extra order forms are available from Mr. Stone. This is a great opportunity to earn some merits!
Roger Bacon is sponsoring a Blood Drive on February 27th. Any student over 16 has the chance to donate and parents and community members are welcome to come that day to donate as well. In 2011, Roger Bacon helped to save 134 lives in the Tri-State and we can make it a goal to do even better this year.
Juniors - Are you trying to figure out which direction to take after you graduate from Roger Bacon High School? Well, look no further. The Counseling Dept. is offering you a chance to do some career exploration. In cooperation with Mrs. Schnell, we will continue offering career exploration sessions from 2:45-3:45pm in Room 10. During these sessions, we will use a computer program, KUDER, to take various personality assessments that can suggest possible careers for you. We also will show you how to create a resume and more. If you are interested in attending a session, sign up in the Counseling Office. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to explore your future !!!
Ever say, “Lord, if I only had more time”? The week of March 5th – 9th (Monday – Friday), Roger Bacon will offer a Busy Student Retreat. Five different teen topics by five different speakers in only one week. All retreat talks are ONLY 30 minutes from 2:45PM to 3:15PM in our school’s chapel (Our Lady of Angels). Students can attend one, some or all of the retreat talks. Come and give 30 minutes with the Lord.
Monday, March 5th by Mr. Dave Nissen -- “Dating God: Who Makes The Moves In The Relationship?”
Tuesday, March 6th by Fr. Don Miller, OFM, Ph.D -- “Pain, Suffering, Death: Where Are You God?”
Wednesday, March 7th by Br. Roger Lopez, OFM -- “Crazy Love: Is God the Chuck Norris of Love?”
Thursday, March 8th by Sr. Sandy Howe, SC -- “Forgiveness: How to Give It; How to Receive It.”
Friday, March 9th by Br. Richard Goodin, OFM -- “Can I text Jesus? Diving Deeper in Prayer”
St. Patrick's Day Bunko is on Saturday, March 10 in the Cafeteria. Do you think you have the luck of the Irish? Join us for a fun night at Roger Bacon’s Cafeteria on Saturday, March 10 for a girl’s night out. If you don't know Bunko don't worry...it's easy to learn and lots of laughs. Food, drinks, prizes, and fun costs just $25 by March 5, or $30 at the door.
PTA News. Pam Cain is chairing the After Prom this year. We have some exciting changes for this year and hope you will help us in preparing for this event. A planning meeting will take place in the next few weeks. If you are interested in getting involved, please contact Pam at ccain70@hotmail.com. Maureen Shomaker is chairing the Faculty Mini-Grant Program. This is an opportunity for RB faculty to apply for mini-grants up to $100. These funds are available to provide additional resources for their work with the students. This is open to faculty who are members of the PTA.
Attention All Roger Bacon Parents: Under the Big Top is coming to Roger Bacon on April 1st and we need your help! Under the Big Top is the theme for Roger Bacon's Fashion Show this year, the primary fundraiser for our PTA. As you know, the PTA helps fund many activities at the school, keeping the costs down for all of us. We currently have many people already working hard on the show; however, we can use many more hands to help! We are especially looking for parents of freshman and sophomores to help co-chair or shadow this year, as many of the parents who are chairing are parents of juniors and seniors and will be leaving Roger Bacon soon. This is a great opportunity for anyone with younger students to learn the ropes from our many talented chair people this year! The Fashion Show is a lot of fun and a great way to meet other Roger Bacon parents and help the school at the same time.
Es Maravilloso! You are invited to join us as Roger Bacon and the Evening for Excellence travel to Spain and the vibrant city of Barcelona. No need for a translator as Fogarty Center shines with both the historic and modern beauty of España. The Evening for Excellence is Roger Bacon’s dinner auction and the school’s largest fundraising event. The night includes beautiful music, great food, a selection of drinks and cocktails plus the company of fellow parents, friends, alumni and supporters. A variety of booths will tempt you with a chance to win jewelry, electronics and, of course, the grand prize of $5000. Browse the silent auction tables filled with an array of gifts and enjoy the excitement of the live auction. We hope you make plans to attend this magical evening or help by volunteering your time or donating a gift. Proceeds from the Evening for Excellence benefit our scholarship and financial aid fund plus provides money for our technology program. Information should have arrived in your mailbox this week. Formal invitations will arrive by mid-March. For more information contact Chris Bissmeyer in the Advancement Office at 641-1313, or email at cbissmeyer@rogerbacon.org.
Volunteers for Evening for Excellence. For any event to be a success many hands are needed. There are many opportunities to help, beginning with building stage sets to working a booth the night of the event. If you are interested in volunteering or would like additional information please contact Chris Bissmeyer 641-1313, or email at cbissmeyer@rogerbacon.org or Judy Guillem jguillem@hotmail.com.
Thanks for your Support! It was another great turn out for Roger Bacon Night at Buffalo Wings and Rings in Finneytown. We would like to thank everyone who stopped by for a bite to eat. And as always, a big thank you to the Rose family for their hospitality and support. The next RB Night at BWR will be April 11. We look forward to seeing you there!
"Bacon Bits" added to website! 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!!
The schedule for February 20th through 26th is as follows:
Monday, February 20: No School – Presidents Day
Tuesday, February 21: “B” Schedule
Mass (7:10 am OLA Chapel)
Respect Life’s Valentine Bingo
Wednesday, February 22: “Mass” Schedule – Ash Wednesday
Kairos Retreat - Marydale
Thursday, February 23: “A” Schedule
Kairos Retreat – Marydale
CYO Girls Volleyball Tournament – Fogarty
Friday, February 24: “A” Schedule
Kairos Retreat – Marydale
CYO Girls Volleyball Tournament – Fogarty
Boys District Bowling @ Eastern Lanes 9:30 am
Boys Varsity Basketball @ Western Brown HS vs Williamsburg 6:30 pm
District Wrestling @ Kettering Fairmont HS 2:00 pm
Saturday, February 25: Haiti Benefit Concert @ 7:30 PM
CYO Girls Volleyball Tournament – Fogarty
Sunday, February 26: CYO Girls Volleyball Tournament – Fogarty
Important upcoming events/dates:
Feb 27: Blood Drive
Feb 28: EFE Phone-a-thon
Feb 29: Fashion Show meeting for seniors during “B” Schedule
Mar 2: “Pennies for Patients” “C” Schedule
H.O.B.Y Dress Down Day
Mar 3: Mom/Son/Father/Daughter Dance
Mar 6: Dodgeball Tournament
Mar 7: “Mass” Schedule
Mar 9: “C” Schedule – Unity Assembly
Mar 10: Shamrock Bunko
Mar 12-16: Ohio Graduation Testing
Mar 15: Bacon Buddies Fun Factory
Mar 16: Ronald McDonald House Dress Down Day
Mar 20: Early Dismissal (“F” Schedule) - Faculty Meeting
Winter Sports Awards 7:00 PM in cafeteria
Respect Life’s Spring Concert and Party
Mar 21: Meet the Team 7:00 PM in cafeteria
Mar 22: End of 3rd Quarter
“Pennies For Patients” ends
Mar 22-25: Spring Musical “Into the Woods”
Mar 27: Sophomore Retreat at OLR
Band Concert 7:30 PM
Mar 28: Freshmen Course Selection and Welcome
Mar 28-30: Kairos Retreat at Marydale
Mar 30: Sacrament of Reconciliation
Apr 1: Fashion Show
Life is good!! GO SPARTANS!
