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Mr. Dave Mueller
Principal's Corner
It's so easy being GREEN during this Spirit Week leading up to Homecoming weekend, which includes the Walk, the home football opener, the dance, and several alumni events. Thanks to Student Council for planning the fun theme dress days this week. We look forward to the Walk on Friday.
Congratulations to our four National Merit Semifinalists: Dominic Daley, Madison Kouche, Jack Munzel, and Tara Reich. Their performance on the NMSQT/PSAT test has placed them among the academic top 1% of high school seniors in the nation. We thank them for the sustained hard work that led to this achievement. Our proportion of Semifinalists to our enrollment distinguishes McNicholas as one of the top-tier Cincinnati high schools recognized by National Merit.
We've experienced our first Advisory and Explore periods. Our opening Advisory periods introduced students to praying the Ignatian Examen, which we'll pray during each small-group Advisory. Thanks to Campus Minister Jeff Hutchinson-Smyth for creating this video guide.
As I visited the mini-courses offered during our first Explore period, I saw a lot of energy, engagement, and smiles. Thanks to faculty and staff members for offering sessions about their special interests, and thanks to students for being open to the fun of learning.
Like all vibrant institutions, we hold onto traditions that give life, and we are open to new practices that renew life. Today marks four weeks since the first day of classes, an opportune time to review the reasons for the updates to the daily schedule and the dress code.
In this letter
, I summarize the benefits of these updates.
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2019-2020 Calendar
Coming up...
Thurs., Sept. 19--Thursday Block Day 2 Schedule; dismissal at 2:10 p.m.
Fri., Sept. 20--Walk Day--Library closed; dismissal at end of walk (around noon)
Mon., Sept. 23--Regular schedule
Tues., Sept. 24--Regular schedule
Weds., Sept. 25--Wednesday Block Day 1 schedule
Thurs., Sept. 26--Thursday Block Day 2 schedule; dismissal at 2:10 p.m.
Fri., Sept. 27--NO SCHOOL; faculty professional development
TO DO--Handbook agreement, transportation permission
On August 29, you received an email from McNicholas advising there are 2 new items of business that require a parent signature on Final Forms (listed below). If you have not logged in to Final Forms to complete these, please do so tonight. Your child will not be able to complete his or her requirements if
you have unsigned forms. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
- Student and Parent Handbook-Please click here to log in to Final Forms, read the 2019-2020 Student and Parent Handbook, and sign that you have read and agreed to the terms of the handbook.
- Transportation permission for school day off-campus events-Please click here to log in to Final Forms and review the permission forms regarding transportation to off-campus events via student vehicles during the school day. These events include experiences such as field trips, job shadowing, and service experiences. Driving oneself or riding with fellow students is often the only practical way for students to travel to these types of events. NOTE: Students who are 18 years old have an additional form to sign. If you grant permission for your son or daughter who are 18 or older to drive themselves and/or other students to events, we will ask the student to sign the hard copy of the form.
If you have any problems logging in to Final Forms, please contact Susan Rohlfs at srohlfs@mcnhs.org or 231-3500, ext. 5142. Thank you for your attention to these forms.
TO DO--Family Income Forms
Please click here to read and complete the Family Income Forms. Forms should be returned to McNicholas as soon as possible.
From the Counseling Department...
College Financial Aid meeting-Thurs., Sept. 26
On Thursday, September 26, the Counseling Department will host a College Financial Aid Information Presentation at 6:30 p.m. in the Café. Seniors and their parents/guardian are invited to learn more about the financial aid process for college from a Northern Kentucky University financial aid officer.
National Association for College Admission Counseling Arts Fair
The NACAC Performing and Visual Arts College Fair will take place on Monday, Sept. 30 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Xavier University's Cintas Center Ballroom. Register for free at
www.gotomypvafair.com
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West Point information event
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019, 6- 8 p.m.
Woodlawn Ohio National Guard Training and Community Center
10050 Woodlawn Blvd.
Explore Purdue engineering for women
Junior and senior girls are invited to explore the engineering programs at Purdue University on Monday, Oct. 14 on the West Lafayette, Indiana, campus. Click here for more information or visit www.purdue.edu/wiep .
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Friday Mass
Please join us Friday, Sept. 20 for Mass in the Chapel at 7 a.m. Fr. Ruwe will preside. All are welcome.
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Homecoming Game tickets
The McNicholas Rockets football team will host Purcell Marian this Friday September 20 at 7:00 p.m. for the Homecoming Game. Presale tickets will be available all week in the athletic office and Thursday Sept. 19 at all lunches. Presale tickets are $5.00. Tickets at the gate are $7.00.
URGENT-Chaperones needed
McNicholas needs parent volunteers for the Homecoming Dance this Saturday, September 21, between the hours of 8-11 p.m. to mostly monitor doors. You do not need to stay the entire 3 hours. Any time you are able to give would be welcomed! You can promise your student that your interaction with them would be limited! Please email PTSA Secretary, Jessica Nelson at jnharmes@hotmail.com or Mr. Spurlock at jospurlock@mcnhs.org with questions or to sign up!
Congratulations to the members of the Class of 2020 named to Homecoming Court:
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Megan Arnold
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Evan Brunot
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Isabelle Bowling
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Elton Clifton
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Sophia Gephardt
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Stephen Collette
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Emma Jasper
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Aidan Guessford
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Abigail Jarrold
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Adam Helwig
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Tara Reich
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Mac Holt
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Grace Rosenbaum
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Griffin Jutze
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Bridgett Schmitt
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Donald Noble
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Jillian Vogler
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Brian Reed Jr.
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Allison Young
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Dominic Sumner
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Ford Hall of Fame Tailgate 4 UR Team on campus Friday
The Ford Hall of Fame Tailgate 4 UR Team will be at McNicholas on Friday, Sept. 20 before the Homecoming game. Come see the latest Ford F-150 from Mike Castrucci Ford and play some games under the Ford tailgating tent on the stadium plaza. Special appearance by a surprise Bengals celebrity!
Support Athletic Boosters with fun Homecoming events
Celebrate Homecoming 2019 when the Rockets host Purcell Marian for a 7 p.m. kick off. There will be lots of people at this game so Athletic Boosters made VIP parking available to guarantee your spot close to the gate. There aren't many spots left in the VIP lot by the pavilion so reserve yours today....only $20. Regular parking available.
Also at Homecoming is the Athletic Boosters' Golf Ball Grab. Only 300 balls will be sold for $10 each.
The Athletic Booster fundraisers help pay for items from each coach's wish list of things needed for their teams.
Athletic Boosters Golf Outing
Saturday, September 21
Legendary Run Golf Course
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Hygiene Drive through October 4
Theology classes are collecting personal hygiene products through October 4 for teens in Cincinnati who are in need. St. Vincent de Paul's #1 donation request for teens is hygiene products. Please click here for more information on how you can help.
McNicholas Boutique dress exchange shop accepting donations
Thank you for your contributions to the McNicholas Boutique. Our students were delighted to have some lovely options available to them for this weekend's Homecoming Dance. We will continue to collect dresses, jewelry, and shoes, building our inventory for Mardi Gras in February. Please drop off your donations in the main office. The shop is still in need of clothing racks to hang the dresses. Contact Mrs. Mary Beth Sandmann at msandmann@mcnhs.org with any questions.
McNick Study/Travel Abroad 2021
Paris, Barcelona, Madrid and Lisbon the next McNick adventure abroad
The informational meeting will be Thursday, Sept. 19 at 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the school library. Trip space is limited. Please stop by or contact Ms. Gaskins at mgaskins@mcnhs.org
Come travel and learn with the McNick Study/Travel Abroad class! Take in some of the most iconic architecture, world-class art and culture. Experience a bike ride through Barcelona, and step inside the awe-inspiring La Sagrada Familia that has taken over a century to build and now is in its final stages of construction. How does it compare to Notre-Dame? See the famous Eiffel Tower, Park Guell, The Louvre, and the Prado. Take in free time at the beach, and eat savory regional cuisine. Each day will offer a truly unforgettable experience.
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Fall Sports Senior Recognition Dates
Tennis- Sept. 18
Men's soccer- Sept. 24
Women's Soccer- Oct. 5
Volleyball- Oct. 7
Football, Cheer, Band- Nov. 1
Vote for Ben!
Senior soccer player Ben Berger is up for The Enquirer's athlete of the week for men's soccer. The senior defender, center back, led a defense to two shutouts last week over Chaminade Julienne and Fenwick. He also kicked three extra points for the football team against CHCA.
Click here to vote
until 5 p.m. Friday.
McNicholas seeks baseball coach
McNicholas High School is looking for a head varsity baseball coach for the 2020 season. Interested applicants should contact Athletic Director Rob Heise at rheise@mcnhs.org by September 20, 2019
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Get involved with PTSA!
Hope to see you all soon!
GO ROCKETS!
Nikki Waterman
PTSA President
Rocket Shop volunteers needed
Volunteers are needed to work at the Rocket Shop. Several spots are still open. Please contact Karmella Franic-Everhart at 513-490-3934 or kmfcrna@hotmail.com Working in the Rocket Shop is easy, fun and only 2 hours per month!
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