Week of March 1

Weekly Schedule:

Announcements

• Registration information for 2021-22 school year has been mailed to returning students. Please return registrations to the Business Office. If you have questions or you have not received your registration paperwork, please contact the Business Office at 513-641-1300.
• There is a Virtual College Information Night for juniors and their parents/guardians on Tuesday, March 2nd. Juniors and their parents were sent an email with information about registering for the program as well as the zoom link. If you have any questions, please contact the Guidance Department.
• Remote Learning. Families of remote students should confirm their plans for continued remote or transition to in-person learning for the 4^th quarter by Friday, March 5th. They may do so by completing this form: https://forms.gle/4F712wQXtsoi7hRv5 or emailing the Director of Academics, Julie Vehorn, at jvehorn@rogerbacon.org. Students who are returning to in-person learning will do so on Monday, March 22.
• Service Learning Project – River Ridge Revival. Assist in beautifying Camp River Ridge for future events on Saturday, March 6^th from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm (meet at Roger Bacon at 10:00 am). Make a difference while having fun with your friends and spending time outdoors. Email bperkins@rogerbacon.org for more information and to sign-up.
• There is no school on Monday, March 8th.
• Seniors: Service hours are due by Tuesday, March 23rd. Take advantage of service opportunities offered at school.
  
• Senior Photos. Seniors, if you were not present on Picture Day, please contact Executive Studios to get a portrait taken at their studio. Please make an appointment as soon as possible and let them know you just need a yearbook photo taken! These need to be completed in March. Thank you! Contact Information for the studio is below.
  700 West Pete Rose Way
  Cincinnati, OH 45203
  Telephone: 513-241-4959

Guidance Department

Looking for summer work? Many local businesses are hiring students for summer jobs. See the employment page on the Guidance Section of our website. https://www.rogerbacon.org/academics/guidance-counseling/employment-opportunities

Seniors: Continue to check the guidance website for scholarship updates, and list all scholarships you are offered in your Naviance account. Scholarships are being added every week so don’t miss out!

Freshmen/Sophomore Girls: The Our Lady of Angels Scholarship is now available. Applications are in the Guidance Office and must be submitted by March 5^th

Juniors:

• The Virtual College Information Night will take place on Tuesday, March 2 beginning at 7:00 pm. There will be guest presenters addressing two-year colleges, four-year colleges, and financial aid options. Juniors and their parents will be sent an email with information about registering for the program as well as the zoom link for it during the week of February 22. Please check your emails, and contact the guidance office if you have any questions. We look forward to “seeing” many of you on March 2!
  
• The Spartan Achievement Scholarship is now available. Applications are in the Guidance Office. This is a $1,000 scholarship toward your tuition for next school year. The deadline to apply is March 15^th.

Community Outreach

Service Opportunities

Our department continues to provide service opportunities for our students via the various monthly projects, with some changes. These projects are communicated via student email and daily school announcements.

• The freshman and sophomore service days have been cancelled due to safety concerns and availability of service sites. We are currently exploring alternatives.
• Juniors are participating in the Tuesdays with Vincent project, connected with the Freestore Food Bank.
• Seniors: Please note see the following changes effective for the remainder of the 2020-2021 academic year:
  • Seniors need to serve at least ten (10) hours at a non-profit organization.
  • Seniors can still change their service site until March 1, 2021.
  • If seniors need to change their site due to pandemics precautions, hours from the previous service site will count toward the total of the ten hours.
  • Any changes in a service still require the completion of a “Change of Site Form” located on Spartanlink/Groups/Community Outreach/Topics/Seniors.
  • Service hours are still due by March 23, 2021.
  • MobileServe must be used to log and track hours.
  • Any questions may be director to Community Outreach via our email at: Outreach@RogerBacon.org.

For a comprehensive guide to Roger Bacon’s Community Service program click here. You can email our department with any questions at: Outreach@RogerBacon.org

Drama Guild

The Drama Guild is excited to bring Once On This Island to the stage for the first time at RB! The show will be available to stream Saturday, April 17th at 7:30 pm and Sunday, April 18th at 2:00 pm. Stay updated on how to access the show on the “Ticket Information” page of our website – CLICK HERE!

Schedule for the Week of March 1st:
Tuesday, March 2nd: 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Wednesday, March 3rd: 3:00 - 5:00pm
Thursday, March 4th: 3:00 - 5:00pm – Music Room
Saturday, March 6th: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (noon) - All Cast/Crew

Follow Us!

Instagram & Twitter - @RBDramaGuild

Facebook – Roger Bacon High School Music

Fine Arts Website – CLICK HERE!

Evening for Excellence

Evening for Excellence Grand Raffle - Win $10,000! This year’s Evening for Excellence GRAND RAFFLE prize is $10,000 – and it could be yours! Click here to buy chances online. The more chances you buy, the better your odds. All proceeds from the raffle will benefit the students and programs at Roger Bacon High School. The winner will be drawn on April 24th. For questions, please contact Wanda Hill at whill@rogerbacon.org or call the Advancement Office at 513-641-1313.

School Nurse

An important part of our safety plan is ensuring that students who are sick are not permitted to come to school. If you are sick, please stay home. Check the temperature of students before leaving home. Students with a temperature of 100.4 degrees of higher should stay at home.

Primary symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, cough, shortness of breath and/or loss of taste/smell. If you have have multiple symptoms or symptoms persist, please consult your family health provider.

Immunization Requirement for Senior Year. Senior students, if you have not received your meningococcal vaccine yet, please make an appointment with your physician. These can also be given at Kroger’s or Walgreens’ clinics. Proof of this vaccine or an updated immunization record should be turned in to the nurse’s office by the end of September. Thank you! If you have any questions, please contact our school nurse, Karin Herold, via email or leave a voice message 513-641-1300, ext 1140.

Alumni/ae News

First Friday Mass. Mass is at 8:15 am in the Thomas J. Fogarty Center. Parking is available on the plaza directly in front of school. Pastries and coffee are served after Mass. We usually have 40-50 OLA and RB alums, friends and relatives on a regular basis. Contact a fellow alum and enjoy a morning of prayer and fellowship. Reservations are not necessary. The next First Friday Mass will be on Friday, March 5th.

Alumni Association Meetings. All alums are welcome to come and help support the students at RB. The next meeting is Thursday, March 11th at 6:30 pm in the ITC.

Bron Bacevich Memorial Engraved Bricks. Support the Roger Bacon/OLA Alumni Association by purchasing a brick which can be designated for placement in the new stadium. For more information, contact Rick Sollmann at 641-1313 or rsollmann@rogerbascon.org.

Important Upcoming Dates:

Mar 08: No School
Mar 11: Alumni Association Meeting (6:30 pm in ITC)
Mar 18: End of 3rd Quarter
Mar 19: No School - Professional Development
Mar 24: Career Day
Mar 25-28: Spring Musical
Mar 30-31: Junior "JOY" Retreat
Apr 01-11: No School - Easter Break
Apr 05-13: Assisi Scholar Pilgrimage to Italy
Apr 14: PTO Meeting (7:00 pm in ITC)
Apr 16: Shantytown
Apr 19: Sophomore Retreat Day (Female)
Apr 20: Sophomore Retreat Day (Male)
Apr 21: Board of Directors Meeting (4:30 pm in ITC)
Apr 22: Band and Choir Concert
Apr 24: Evening for Excellence
Apr 27: Academic Awards Ceremony
Apr 28: Community Service Awards
Apr 30: No School - Prom / Staff Religious In-Service
May 03-14: AP Testing
May 07: Fine Arts Festival
May 14: Go Local / Michaela Farms
May 16: Senior Showcase
May 19: Spring Concert
May 21: Seniors Last Day of School
May 25-25: Senior Final Exams
May 26: Early Dismissal - Underclass Last Day of Classes
May 27-28: Underclass Final Exams
May 31: No School - Memorial Day
Jun 01: Graduation Practice / End of 4th Quarter / Make-Up Exams
Jun 02: Graduation Mass & Awards
Jun 03: Graduation
Jun 08-10: Kairos