Reminders and news from Archbishop McNicholas High School--August 9, 2017


Forms due by first day of school, August 23
Parents and students are required to complete all school forms through FinalForms prior to the first day of school. Please click here to access FinalForms. Please contact Susan Rohlfs at 231-3500, ext. 5142 or srohlfs@mcnhs.org with questions.

Federal Income Forms
By completing and returning this form, you help ensure McNicholas High School' s continued participation in Federal program. Please click here to access to form.  Print, complete and return to school by Sept. 15

Lunch accounts
Derringer Company is pleased to again offer our Dining Services to McNicholas High School.  In preparation to school opening, you will need to ensure your student is registered and has available funds in their account prior to August 21. NOTE: Students will not be able to make purchases if they do not have available funds on their account. It is very important to manage this account closely throughout the year. Please click here for information on how to set up an account or add funds to an existing account. Please note:  Freshmen parents/guardians need to set up the account before Aug. 21.

School Pictures-Mon., Aug. 21 and Tues. Aug. 22
Sophomores, juniors, and seniors can come have their photos taken Mon., Aug. 21 or Tues., Aug. 22, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m in the Auxiliary Gym. Freshmen and transfer students will have photos taken during orientation on Tues. Aug. 22. Please click here for order information.

JUST IN!-On-campus senior photo sittings now available
On Fri., Sept 8, Lifetouch will be at McNicholas High School for senior yearbook photo sittings. If you have not had your yearbook or senior photo taken, please click here for more information on reserving a time.

Freshmen-What to expect the first two weeks
Freshmen parents-please check your email for a message from Christina Mullis, Director of Admissions and Enrollment, about the Class of 2021's first few weeks of high school. 

Freshmen Orientation
Mon., Aug. 21--7:40 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  Lunch provided
Tues., Aug. 22--7:40 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  Plan to pack lunch or purchase in the Cafe

URGENT--Seniors--Vaccine forms due by Aug. 23
The Ohio Department of Health requires all pupils entering the 12th grade 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.  To date, only 46 seniors have turned in completed forms. 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. 

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 pstricker@mcnhs.org or English Department Chair Angie Noble at anoble@mcnhs.org. 


Counseling and College Readiness 

Parent Meetings with Counseling and College Readiness
August 10, Senior Parent Meeting - 7pm, Café
We will review details of the college application process and have a Q & A session.  Please bring your Success Street college application guides with you.
 
August 15, Freshmen Parent Meeting - 7pm, Café
An introduction to Archbishop McNicholas for new Rocket Parents!
Information regarding curriculum, counseling services, campus ministry, technology, and student life will be presented.


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.
 
Be a part of the Rocket Community!

Freshmen/New Parent Social
 NEW! This year PTSA is hosting a Freshman Parents' Night on Friday, Sept 8, at 7pm in the Courtyard. The focus will be on socially welcoming the parents of our incoming students so parents of ALL new students are encouraged to attend, regardless of grade. More information will be communicated through the weekly newsletters.
 
Athletic Passes available
 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. Pre-sale tickets will still be available through the Athletic Offices for a discounted price.
 
Get involved with PTSA!
PTSA critically needs to fill the position of a Board President to replace Gwen Farwick who is transitioning out. We are also in need of a volunteer to fill the Secretary position, and the Board welcomes members-at-large. Please contact Gwen at gfarwick@fuse.net to step up or with questions.
 
Rocket Shop Volunteers Needed
Looking for a great way to support the PTSA and get involved with the McNick parent community? The Rocket Shop, our in-school uniform and spirit wear shop, is looking for new volunteers. The hours are flexible and the work is easy and fun! Volunteers are needed to work a single 2-hour shift once a month. You can work alone or sign up with a friend. If you aren't available during school hours, volunteers are also needed to work at student and sports events in the evenings and weekends. Training will be provided at the beginning of the school year. Questions or interested in volunteering? Please contact Kirsten Hagenbarth at khagenbarth@gmail.com or 513-444-3292.
 
Calendar and room requests
 Please contact Susan Rohlfs at 231-3500, ext. 5142 or srohlfs@mcnhs.org to request a room or place something on the calendar.
 
VIRTUS reminder
 All volunteers are reminded to remain current on your VIRTUS bulletins. After three missed bulletins, you may be inactivated and required to re-take the traning course. Please contact Susan Rohlfs at 231-3500, ext. 5142 or srohlfs@mcnhs.org with questions.
 

Traffic and parking information for parents and students

--When dropping off and picking up students from Beechmont Avenue, please enter the parking lot and pull as far forward as possible on either side of the island. Traffic backs up on Beechmont Avenue when cars are not moving forward as far as possible. Please do not allow your students to exit the vehicle on Beechmont Avenue.
 
--After students exit vehicles, please turn left to exit the parking lot at the Brachman Avenue traffic light. Please do not turn right on Brachman Avenue and exit through the Mt. Washington Presbyterian lot or through the Paradise lot. Brachman Avenue is one-way out to Beechmont Avenue, and traveling against one-way traffic creates dangerous situations for our students and jeopardizes our good neighborhood relations.
 
--Parents dropping off students may do so only at the island off Beechmont Avenue. Please do not drop off students in the lower lot, the visitors' lot or from the Paradise lot.
 
--Park only in assigned, marked spots; no exceptions.
 
--Drive slowly entering and exiting Paradise Lane. Between 2:30 and 3 p.m. each day, Paradise will be a one-way exit only. Cars may not enter Paradise Lane off of Berkshire between 2:30 and 3 p.m.
 
--Use the zone adjacent to the courtyard for drop-off only. The hatched-mark area will be no parking except for when you need to load and unload through the courtyard. Vehicles need to be moved to the designated or assigned parking spots as soon as loading is complete.
 
--Keep the visitor spots open for parents and guests throughout the school day. Visitor spots are marked on the west side of the courtyard parking lot.
 
--Keep the faculty/staff spots, especially those in the courtyard parking lot, open for faculty/staff only throughout the day. Appointments off campus may leave an open space, but when returning to campus, employees need to park in his or her assigned space again. Open faculty/staff spaces are available for general parking after 3:30 p.m.  
 
Thank you for your attention to the traffic rules and regulations. Your cooperation will make a safer campus for all our students and parents.


Parking Assignments and Permits
Please click here to view the parking lot assignments as of today, Aug. 8. If you still need a parking permit, please complete the form and return to Susan Rohlfs. All fees and paperwork must be returned before a parking spot can be assigned.



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