Week of August 21st

Weekly Schedule:

Announcements

• Free and Reduced Lunch:
  Students that qualify for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program should follow the normal lunch procedures in the cafeteria.
  To receive credit for the free and reduced lunch, students need to take the full meal offering, “the special” for that day. This would include an entrée, a side, and a fruit / veggie.
  Students ARE permitted to substitute the entrée with either a grinder sub, a wrap, or a salad and still meet qualifications.
  Our lunch staff is well-trained on helping students navigate this, and they are happy to assist each student if there are questions.
  When the student checks out, they will give the cashier their student ID number and the meal will be credited accordingly.
  If students wish to make additional purchases of lunch items, they can do so at the same time, and those items will simply be charged to the lunch account at check out.

• Student Dropoff- Please drop off students in the front of school. Please pull all the way up to the front of the line before letting your students out of the car. This allows for more students to exit their vehicles at the same time, while cutting down on traffic.
  
  
• Carpool: The Carpool page on our website looks to connect parents and students interesting in setting up carpools from their respective neighborhoods. If you are interested in adding your student to the list, please go to this link on our webpage. https://www.rogerbacon.org/students-parents/carpooling

• Headphones are available for purchase in the ITC. They are $2 a set. Please see Mr. Zlatic or Fr. Mark if you need to purchase a pair. Reminder that wireless earbuds are not permitted during the school day.

• Seniors: Applications to lead the September Kairos and Sophomore Retreats were sent to your email. Please submit your applications to Ms. Nascimento at TNascimento@RogerBacon.org!

• Kairos Retreat Leader Application Due: Tuesday, August 22^nd at 8:00 a.m. (via email).

• Senior Leaders Application for Sophomore Retreat Due: Friday, August 25^th at 2:45 p.m.

• The Drama Guild will hold an informational meeting for students on Tuesday, Aug 22^nd. ALL INTERESTED STUDENTS are welcome to attend this afterschool meeting to hear all the info about our full theatre year; from our two main productions, the Thespian Honors Society, Cappies program and how to become a writing critic, to audition info, winter workshops, and more!
  Tues, Aug 22^nd from 3-4pm in the FAC – open to ALL STUDENTS interested in being a part of this year’s Drama Guild!!

• The Thrift Store will be available for students Aug. 28 and 29. We accept cash or checks for payment, and each student may purchase up to five items.

• Freshman and Transfer Students! On Friday, August 25th, Student Senate is hosting a mixer in the cafeteria after the Home football Game until 11pm. Come hang out and get to know your classmates! The cost will be $1 – and be sure to bring your student ID. Admission is limited to Roger Bacon freshmen and transfer students only. Drinks and snacks will be provided

• Student Services - All seniors have been invited via email to create an account on Scoir. Students have to invite parents/guardians to create a parent/guardian account. Seniors are required to use Scoir to request letters of recommendation from faculty and to request the sending of academic transcripts to colleges. Please reach out to your school counselor with any questions. Juniors will be emailed by Scoir to create account log ins on Friday, August 18^th. Juniors & seniors will use Scoir to register for college representative visits to Roger Bacon. We already have over 10 colleges signed up to meet with students starting September 8^th!
  
• Companions on a Journey will be offering a Grief & Loss group starting September 14^th. It will run the 2^nd Thursday of every month from 9:30am-10:15am. Parents/guardians need to complete a brief consent form here: https://form.jotform.com/221664327474156

• The Roger Bacon Alumni Association Spartan Bowling Social is on Sunday, August 20th at Stones Lanes. There are two sessions: 1:00 - 3:00 pm and 4:00 -6:00 pm. The cost is $100 per lane (up to 5 people per lane) and bowling shoes are included.

• The Roger Bacon Underwater Hockey Team is presently accepting new team members for the 2023-2024 school year for all grade levels. Students need to be able to swim, but they do not have to be an exceptional swimmer to play underwater hockey.
  Any student who is interested in playing underwater hockey for Roger Bacon is encouraged to speak to the team’s coach, Dr. Wittekind, in Room 33 either before or after school or email him at pwittekind@rogerbacon.org . If parents or guardians have any questions, they may also email Dr. Wittekind.

• 10-time Grammy Award winner Arturo Sandoval is performing live on Sunday, August 20th at 4:00 pm in the Roger Bacon Carol Dauwe Fine Arts Center.
  
  
• Mark your calendars for the PTO meetings this school year:
  - Tuesday, September 12th
  - Tuesday, October 10th
  - Tuesday, November 14th
  - Wednesday, January 10th
  - Tuesday, February 13th
  - Tuesday, March 12th
  - Wednesday, April 10th
  - Wednesday, May 1st

Community Outreach

Senior Service Experience

Class of 2024 (rising juniors) need to understand the requirements and expectations for their senior service experience. It may seem overwhelming. Community Outreach has created video to help educate and inform you of importance aspects of the Senior Service Experience. Start by watching the YouTube video that walks you through many details, from ideas to registration: https://youtu.be/Nq_6RYL55a4. Then, consult the “Frequently Asked Questions” sheet to provide quick answers to typical questions. Everything you need is located in the 2023-2024 Senior Service Packet.

Community Service Opportunities. 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.

Kroger Card

Please consider adding Roger Bacon Athletics to your Kroger Plus Card for their Community Rewards Program! This does not take long at all to sign up and does not take away any fuel points.

Here is how to sign up:

1. visit https://www.kroger.com/account/enrollCommunityRewardsNow
2. sign in OR create your FREE online account
3. Go to “My Account” then select “Community Rewards” on the left tab
4. Search for “Roger Bacon Athletic Association” or enter our organization ID which is FL801

Click here to watch a video on how to do this!

Alumni/ae News

• First Friday Mass. Mass is at 8:15 am in the Carol Dauwe Fine Arts Center. 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 is Friday, September 1st.
  

• Alumni Association Meetings. All alums are welcome to come and help support the students at RB.

• 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@rogerbacon.org.

Cafeteria Information

• WG Grinders partners with MySchoolAccount.com for the managing of our lunch service software and payments. MySchoolAccount.com offers you the ability to make deposits directly into your student’s account online or via their mobile app. Here you can track what your children have been eating for the past 30 days, transfer funds between students and have an email reminder sent to you when an account balance gets low. Deposits and payments can be made through ACH (checking/savings) or credit/debit card. We will still accept checks sent to the school (made out to WG Grinders), credit card payments at the register, and cash. Each child’s account will be updated in real time, so account balance information will be current daily.

• Questions? Contact Mark Jones, IT Director, WG Grinders Catering and Cafeteria Operations, at wggrinders@wggrindersdayton.com or via phone at (937) 760-7346.

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.

• Students are not permitted to carry any medications (except for inhalers and epi pens). Tylenol and Ibuprofen are available to students in the nurse’s office. All other medications needed during school hours are to be kept in the nurse’s office and a Medication Authorization Form completed and signed by their physician. This form is available on the school website in Health Services or contact the nurse.
  
  
• Senior students must submit documentation of receiving their Meningitis vaccine. If you have not yet done so, please send an updated vaccine record to the nurse. If you have any questions, please contact our school nurse, Karin Herold, via email or leave a voice message 513-641-1300, ext 1140.

Important Upcoming Dates:

Aug 25: Freshmen Mixer
Aug 31: Opening School Mass
Sept 1: First Friday Mass (8:15 am in the FAC)
Sept 4: No School - Labor Day
Sept 12: PTO Meeting
Sept 14: Meet the Teacher Night
Sept 15: No School - Professional Development
Sept 18: Sophomore Boys Retreat
Sept 19: Sophomore Girls Retreat
Sept 20: Freshmen Grandparents Day / Financial Aid Night
Sept 22: Freshmen Service Day (1/4 class)
Sept 25-27: Kairos
Oct 4: Feast of St. Francis
Oct 6: First Friday Mass (8:15 am in the FAC) / Freshmen Service Day (1/4 class)
Oct 10: PTO Meeting
Oct 12: Alumni Association Meeting (6:30 pm in the ITC)
Oct 13: End of 1st Quarter
Oct 16: No School - Professional Development
Oct 20: Homecoming
Oct 21: Homecoming Dance
Oct 27: Dismissal at 12:00 - Pre-ACT/ Practice ACT Testing / Job Shadowing
Oct 29: OPEN HOUSE
Oct 30: No School
Nov 1: All Saints Day Mass
Nov 3: Freshmen Service Day (1/4 class)
Nov 9: Veteran’s Day Assembly / Alumni Association Meeting (6:30 pm in the ITC)
Nov 10: No School - Veterans’ Day Observed
Nov 14: PTO Meeting
Nov 16-19: Fall Play
Nov 17: Freshmen Service Day (1/4 class)
Nov 18: HSPT Testing
Nov 22-27: No School - Thanksgiving Break
Dec 1: First Friday Mass (8:15 am in the FAC)
Dec 7-8: J.O.Y. Retreat
Dec 18-19: First semester exams
Dec 20 - Jan 2, 2024: No School - Christmas Break
Jan 3, 2024: No School - Professional Development / Exam Make-Up Day
Jan 10: PTO Meeting
Jan 15, 2024: No School - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan 18, 2024: No School - Professional Development / Athletic Sports Stag
Jan 19, 2024: No School
Jan 25, 2024: Science Fair
Feb 12, 2024: No School - Professional Development
Feb 13, 2024: PTO Meeting
Feb 19, 2024: No School - Presidents’ Day
Feb 27, 2024: Early Dismissal (12:00 pm) - ACT (Juniors) / IOWA Testing (Freshmen)
Mar 11, 2024: No School
Mar 12, 2024: PTO Meeting
Mar 19, 2024: Career Day
Mar 27, 2024: No School – Staff Religious In-Service Day
Mar 27 - April 7, 2024: No School - Easter Break
Apr 1-8, 2024: San Juan Bautista Pilgrimage
Apr 1-9, 2024: Assisi Scholars Pilgrimage
Apr 10, 2024: PTO Meeting
Apr 13, 2024: Evening For Excellence
Apr 26, 2024: No School - PROM
Apr 29, 2024: No School - Professional Development
May 1, 2024: PTO Meeting
May 3, 2024: Fine Arts Festival
May 6-17, 2024: AP Testing
May 20-21, 2024: Senior Exams
May 22, 2024: Senior Make-up Exams / Senior Lock-In (evening)
May 23, 2024: Seniors Last Day / Senior Assembly
May 24, 2024: Underclass Last Day of Classes
May 27, 2024: No School - Memorial Day
May 28, 2024: Underclass Exams
May 29, 2024: Underclass Exams / Graduation Practice
May 30, 2024: Baccalaureate Evening Mass & Awards
May 31, 2024: Graduation