Reminders and news from Archbishop McNicholas High School--July 19, 2017
Rockets serve at GA youth ministry camp

A big shout out to the Archbishop McNicholas students who served as leaders for the Guardian Angels youth ministry camp Camp GAudeo June 26-30. They led approximately 150 incoming 6th through 9th graders through a week of faith-building, fellowship, and fun. According to McNicholas English teacher and GA parishioner, Anne Jones, "It was a joy to see how caring, responsible, and faith-filled they were."
School News and Reminders

Parking lot resurfacing
Beginning, Monday, July 24, the entire western side of the campus will be closed to all traffic 
while we resurface and restripe the upper faculty/staff lot, the main student parking lot, and the small lot on the driveway leading past the auxiliary gym to the kiln.  These restrictions will remain in effect for the entire week or until the work is completed and cured.  If you plan to visit campus during this time, please park in the Paradise Lot (and access the building via the trail) or in the lower parking lot.

Summer Reading Requirements
Students are required to read at least two books, one for English and one for social studies, over the summer.  Please click here for book requirements and assignments. 

For students taking 9th grade American Government and Civics:  It has come to our attention that The Trees by Conrad Richter is no longer in print and has been costly to purchase and difficult to find in the library.  Because of this, students will be permitted to read either The Trees (if they can find it) OR the book for those not taking a social studies class, Between Shades of Gray by Ruth Sepetys. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have any questions, please contact Social Studies Department Chair Pat Stricker at [email protected] or English Department Chair Angie Noble at [email protected]. 


Mandatory forms for school, athletics
Archbishop McNicholas High School uses FinalForms, an online forms and data management service, to complete and sign mandatory school and athletic forms.For your convenience, FinalForms saves data from season-to-season and year-to-year, so you will not need to enter the same information twice. FinalForms also pre-populates information, wherever possible, for each of your students. For your student's safety, FinalForms provides quick access for school personnel and coaches to your student's emergency information.

Forms for all students must be complete and electronically signed by parents and students no later than the first day of school.  Forms for FALL ATHLETES must be complete and electronically signed by parents and students by July 31.

Please follow the directions by clicking on the links below to fill out your mandatory back-to-school forms. If you run into problems with FinalForms, click the Use Support button at the bottom of any FinalForms page and submit an email inquiry.  If you need help from McNicholas, please contact Susan Rohlfs at [email protected].
 
 
PLEASE NOTE:  You will update and sign all forms at the beginning of the school year, but you can use your login credentials at any point during the school year to update your student's information.  If there is a change in address, medical history, insurance, etc., please update in FinalForms as soon as the information is available.

Attention Class of 2018 

Vaccine requirements for senior year--forms due by Aug. 23
The Ohio Department of Health has changed the requirements for meningococcal vaccinations. With the start of the 2017-2018 school year, all pupils entering the 7 th , 8th and 12th grades are required to be vaccinated against meningococcal disease. One (1) dose of meningococcal vaccine (Menactra) is required prior to entry into the 7th grade. A second (2nd) dose of meningococcal vaccine is required PRIOR TO ENTRY into the 12th grade.   Click here for more information and to print out the form that needs to be completed and returned by the first day of classes, August 23. 
  

College Application Bootcamp
Tuesday, August 15
1-3 pm
Cafe and Student Union
Topics covered:
  • Naviance 
  • Transcript requesting process
  • Letters of recommendation 
  • The Common Application
The Counseling and College Readiness Department hopes the members of the the Class of 2018 attend the College Application Bootcamp and leave feeling empowered to begin the application process.  Students will create, and begin the Common Application (if applicable to the school(s) to which they are applying) that day.  All counselors will be on hand.   Please RSVP by clicking here and completing the registration form. Note: This is for students only. Parents do not need to attend. 

Hearing on lights for Penn Station Stadium set for July 26
 
The City of Cincinnati has set the hearing date of Weds., July 26 at 1:30 p.m. for Archbishop McNicholas High School's request for a conditional variance for lights for the stadium. McNicholas needs as many supporters as possible to attend this meeting at the Hearing Examiners office downtown at 805 Central Avenue, Suite 500 Cincinnati, OH 45202. This will be important for our ability to succeed with our initiative.
Once at the building and suite, please check in by signing in. Attendees will be instructed which room the hearing will be held. Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early to ensure enough time for the check-in process as it could get crowded. The hearing will start promptly at 1:30 p.m. Thank you for your support!
Planning for fall clubs, sports, and events
Rockets for Life News
Calling all Junior and Senior Rockets for Life Officers! 
The Rockets for Life Leadership Video Conference is August 2, 2017 at 3:00 P.M.  The goal of this training is to prepare student leaders host pro-life events, run group activities and meetings successfully as well as plan our calendar of events.  We will share tips and practices from pro-life groups across the country.  Please email Mrs. Canisalez if you are available to join  [email protected]

The Rockets for Life seek pro-life students to join the club.   The Respect Life Club whole-heartedly believes that life is a gift from God and that every human life is sacred from conception to natural death. Please contact [email protected] to join the Rockets for Life.
Rockets for Life Activities include:
  • Participating in the Ohio Right to Life Oratory Contest
  • Taking a Day of Silence
  • Inviting Guest speakers
  • Attending Pro-Life Young Adult Leadership Conferences
  • Celebrating Pro-Life Month and Adoption Month
  • Partaking in Pro-Life Chalk Day
  • Hosting baby blanket, diaper and formula drives
  • Donating to local pregnancy centers
  • Praying the rosary in front of abortion clinics
  • Holding pro-life poster contests
  • Constructing cemeteries of innocence
  • Singing Christmas carols at nursing homes
  • Participating Pro-Life Cupcake Day
  • Hosting Pro-Life Movie Nights
  • Working at food banks
  • Attending the Cincinnati Right to Life Banquet for Life
  • Forming Teams at the Cincy Right to Life Pro-Life 5K Run/Walk,
  • Joining the National March for Life in Washington D.C.  
March for Life January 18-20, 2018, Washington DC
 Join in a youth rally, mass and march which solemnly commemorates the anniversary of the tragic events of January 22, 1973 when the US Supreme Court legalized abortion with their decision in Roe v Wade. Please contact [email protected] if you interested in joining.

Women's varsity tennis team tryouts
All Rocket women interested in tennis are invited to try out for the 2017 varsity team on August 1, 2, AND 3 at 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Lunken Airport courts. The team will be determined on Friday August 4, and pictures are Saturday August 5. Most matches are Monday-Thursday after school through mid-October. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Tyler at [email protected].

Chaperones needed for Homecoming Dance-Sept. 30
Parent chaperones are needed for the McNicholas Homecoming Dance on Sat., Sept 30. Contact Jon Spurlock at [email protected] if you are able to help.
Fall Sports--forms, fees, important dates

If your son or daughter would like to participate in any of the following Fall Sports-- cheerleading, cross country, dance, football, golf, soccer, women's tennis, women's volleyball--they must complete the following by July 31.   ***The OHSAA, McNicholas High School, and the Diocese of Cincinnati will not allow athletes to participate with their teams until all forms and fees are complete/paid.
 
Forms
All forms must be completed online at Final Forms by July 31 for fall sports athletes. 
 
Download a copy of the OHSAA physical form  to be completed by your physician.  This form must be presented to your students coach prior to him or her participating in mandatory practice.
 
Fees  
 First sport-- $225.  
One time per family per school year booster fee--$50. 
 
 
Important dates
Fall Sports Picture Day
Saturday, August 5 beginning at 7:45 am.  
 Coaches will communicate their team's time slot and provide envelopes for your order. Senior pictures and banners must be purchased through Lifetouch.
 
Fall Sports Meet the Coach
Tuesday, August 8 at 6:30 pm.
One parent of each athlete is required to attend.  Athletes do not need to attend this meeting.
 
Admission prices
Season passes for all of our home athletic events will continue for the 2017-18 school year for the cost of $75 per person.  You can order your season passes through Final Forms. Payment may be made through Final Forms or by bringing a check to the Athletic Office.  Pass cards will be sent home through your students at the beginning of the school year, and all home events will have a list of passes purchased until the cards are distributed.  OHSAA tournament games that we host are not included. 

**Please note for 17-18 school year.  Tickets at the gate for football and men's basketball will be $7.00 this year.  We will be charging admission in the spring for both softball and baseball. 
Girls Night Out--Friday, July 28

The Annual Girls Night Out will be held Friday, July 28 from 7 to 10 pm in the McNicholas Courtyard. Come mix and mingle with other McNicholas moms, alums and friends and enjoy appetizers, beer, wine or pop, and amazing raffles and games! Frozen margaritas also available. FREE gift with pre-registration by July 21. Must be 21 to join us! Proceeds from the event benefit the football program, but all moms and friends are invited to come have fun! Click here to reserve your spot today!

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