Week of May 10

Weekly Schedule:

Announcements

• PowderPuff shirts are in! If you ordered a PowderPuff shirt, you can pick it up before or after school in Mr. Wiegand’s classroom (room 43). The shirts are $15.
• Senior caps and gowns for graduation will be passed out on Monday, May 10^th during Flex.
• Applications for the Community Outreach Board are due on Tuesday, May 11th. Click the following link (https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/crhhe5Ve8Ac) for a short video and information on the Community Outreach Board.
• If you are interested in being part of Student Senate for the 2021/22 school year, sign-up sheets are outside of the Guidance and Advancement offices. After signing up, you will receive an email from Mr. Smith about the next steps for applying.
• St. Vincent de Paul is making t-shirt bags during Go Local. To do this, we need to collect gently used or new adult-sized t-shirts. They do not need to be associated with Roger Bacon. Please turn-in donated t-shirts to the main office by Thursday, May 13^th. Questions? Contact Ava Alexander at avalexander23@rogerbacon.org.
• Spring Homecoming Dance. On Friday, May 14th from 8:00 – 11:00 pm, there will be an all-school spring Homecoming Dance at Bron Bacevich Memorial Stadium. The theme for the dance is “Hawaiian” and the cost is $5.00. The dance is limited to Roger Bacon students – all freshmen through seniors are invited.
  
• The "Through the Years" Showcase featuring the Senior Class will be held on Sunday, May 16^th at 7:30 pm in the Fine Arts Center. All parents, students, faculty, family and friends are invited to attend. Admission is $10.00 cash at the door. Desserts and drinks will be served. Basket raffles, Split the Pot and other prizes will be available.
• Assisi Scholars Pilgrimage. The Franciscan Pilgrimage Group who plans the details of the pilgrimage have also shared our optimism that the pilgrimage will take place from July 29-August 6, 2021. Parents are invited to attend an information session on Tuesday, May 18^th in the ITC (Information Technology Center) at 7:00 pm. Please park in the back parking lot off of Leonard Ave. The purpose of our gathering is to answer any questions that you have about the trip.
• Juniors: Please watch a video for information on your senior service experience – selection and registration. This must be completed by Wednesday, May 19th. The video and comprehensive resource packet have been provided in an email from Fr. Roger. The video, and answers to frequently asked questions, can also be found here: https://youtu.be/Nq_6RYL55a4.
• Kona Ice is coming to Roger Bacon on Wednesday, May 19th in the front circle from the beginning of Flex period to 3:00 pm.
• Cafeteria balances need to be closed out before the end of the school year. If you have questions concerning outstanding balances, please direct them to Mr. Daniel Ehler, Director of Operations Cincinnati Division at either (937) 416-2878 or wggrindersofdayton@hotmail.com.

Senior Exam Schedule

• Students taking the first exam of the day should report to that location at 7:45 am.
  
• Monday, May 24th
  7:55 – 9:20...Math
  9:25 – 10:50...English
  
• Tuesday, May 25th
  7:55 – 9:20...Social Studies
  9:25 – 10:50...Science

Underclass Exam Schedule

• Students should report to the location of the first exam at 7:45 am.
  
• Thursday, May 27th
  7:45 - 7:55...Prayer, Announcements, Attendance
  8:00 - 9:30...English Exam
  9:45 - 11:15...Math Exam
  11:30 – 1:00...English Exam – remote students
  1:05 - 2:35...Math Exam – remote students
  
• Friday, May 28th
  7:45 - 7:55...Prayer, Announcements, Attendance
  8:00 - 9:30...Science Exam
  9:45 - 11:15...Social Studies Exam
  11:30 - 1:00...Make-up/Conflict Exams
  11:30 - 1:00...Science Exam – remote students
  1:05 - 2:35...Social Studies Exam – remote students
  
• Tuesday, June 1st
  8:00 - 9:30...Make-up exams

Guidance Department

Seniors: As you are making your post-graduation decisions – don’t forget to fill in your spot on the “I Decided” board! If you have received any scholarships, make sure you are listing them under the “scholarship” tab on your Naviance account. We will include this information in the graduation program.

AP Test Information

• Students will test in person May 3 - 17. These are the traditional pencil/paper tests. The remaining tests are follows:
  - Tuesday, May 11^th: Psychology (12:00 pm)
  - Wednesday, May 12^th: English Language and Composition (8:00 am)
  - Friday, May 14^th: Biology (8:00 am)
  - Monday, May 17th: Statistics (12:00 pm)
  - Please contact Ms. Smith with any questions!
• 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!

Senior Information

This has been a challenging year dealing with the pandemic and all it entails – thank you for your support and assistance navigating the myriad of challenges. As we close out the year, there may be events and activities which differ from the past due to restrictions and our efforts to make them as safe as possible. Again, thank you for your understanding.

Several key dates to remember:

• Senior Showcase: Sunday, May 16^th
  
• Senior Lock-in: Thursday, May 20^th
• Last Day for Seniors: Friday, May 21
• Senior Exams: Monday/Tuesday, May 24 - 25th
• Graduation Practice: Tuesday, June 1st
• Graduation Mass / Senior Awards: Wednesday, June 2^nd
• Graduation: Thursday, June 3^rd

The End-of-Year Senior Information Sheet contains accompanying information as well as procedures and expectations at different events. Click here for the End-of-Year Senior Information Sheet.

We are very proud of our seniors and look forward to sharing these important events with them in the upcoming month. Thank you for your continued support of Roger Bacon, and we sincerely appreciate your help and assistance navigating these exciting times prior to graduation.

Fine Arts Department

Follow Us - rogerbaconfinearts.com

Facebook – Roger Bacon High School Music

Instagram & Twitter - @RBDramaGuild

YouTube Channel – CLICK HERE!

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.

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

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 multiple symptoms or symptoms persist, please consult your family health provider.

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, June 4th.

Alumni Association Meetings. All alums are welcome to come and help support the students at RB. The next meeting is Wednesday, May 12th 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:

May 18: Assisi Scholar Pilgrimage Meeting (7:00 pm in the ITC)
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
Aug 12-13: Freshmen Orientation Days
Aug 13: Koinonia (Freshmen Faith & Service Day)
Aug 16-17: Faculty/Staff Professional Development
Aug 18: 1st Day of School
Sep 01: Meet the Teacher Night (Virtual)
Sep 06: No School (Labor Day)
Sep 24: Homecoming
Sep 25: Homecoming Dance
Sep 27: No School (Professional Development)
Sep 28: Financial Aid Night
Oct 04: Feast of St. Francis
Oct 06-08: Kairos
Oct 08: Freshmen Service Day (1/4)
Oct 13: PSAT - Sophomore Assisi Scholars and Juniors Only
Oct 15: End of 1st Quarter
Oct 20: Student/Athlete College Information Night
Oct 22: Freshmen Service Day (1/4)
Oct 24: Open House
Oct 25: No School (Professional Development)
Oct 26: Early Dismissal - Pre-ACT/Practice ACT Testing / Job Shadowing
Nov 01: All Saints Day Mass
Nov 04: Fall Band Concert
Nov 05: Freshmen Service Day (1/4)
Nov10: Veterans' Day Assembly
Nov 11: No School (Veterans' Day)
Nov 12: No School - Professional Development
Nov 19: Freshmen Service Day (1/4)
Nov 19-21: Fall Play
Nov 20: 8th Grade HSPT
Nov 24-29: No School - Thanksgiving Break
Dec 08: Feast of the Immaculate Conception Mass
Dec 09-10: Junior "J.O.Y." Retreat
Dec 17: Christmas Assembly / Christmas Concert
Dec 20-21: 1st Semester Exams
Dec 22 - Jan 02: No School - Christmas Break
Jan 07: End of 2nd Quarter/1st Semester
Jan 17: No School (Martin Luther King Day)
Jan 20-23: March for Life
Jan 20: Early Dismissal - Sports Stag
Jan 21: No School - Professional Development
Feb 07: No School
Feb 18: No School (Professional Development)
Feb 21: No School (Presidents' Day)
Feb 22: Early Dismissal - ACT (Juniors) IOWA Testing (Freshmen)
Mar 21: No School (Professional Development)
Apr 14-24: No School - Easter Break
Apr 18-26: Assisi Scholar Pilgrimage to Italy
Apr 29: No School - Prom
Apr 30: Evening for Excellence
May 23-24: Senior Exams
May 26-27: Underclass Exams
May 30: No School - Memorial Day
Jun 02: Graduation