Wednesday Herald
January 16, 2019
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Open House
is scheduled for
January 27
! We encourage all current and prospective families to attend this showcase event! Please encourage any family member, friend, co-worker, etc. who may be interested in Guardian Angels School to also attend. The Open House will kick off Catholic Schools Week, which is our devoted time to celebrate our wonderful school and faith through many exciting events!
Open House will also serve as our start date for accepting new registrations to Guardian Angels School for preschool through 8th grade. We anticipate an exceptionally strong response for all programs, especially in preschool. Anticipating this,
we are opening re-enrollment and registration of new students with siblings currently enrolled at GA this week, beginning on Friday
. You will receive an email from Bob Buck, Technology Coordinator, to assist in this process.
In order for registration to be complete, all families must go through a two-step re-enrollment process.
- First, you will complete an electronic form through Administrator’s Plus Online Forms that can be accessed from the email you receive on Friday from Mr. Buck. This step must be completed for each child you are enrolling.
- Second, you must also make a payment which includes registration and technology fees. The payment for these combined fees will be collected through the WeShare payment site.
The email you receive on Friday from Bob Buck will have further instructions and links to the Administrator’s Plus Online Forms and the WeShare payment site. Both re-enrollment steps must be completed for full registration into next school year.
The preschool registration process is separate from the kindergarten through eighth grade registration process. If you are re-enrolling children in preschool AND kindergarten through eighth grade, you will need to fill out online re-enrollment forms for all of your returning students using Administrator’s Plus Online Forms AND then make two payments at the WeShare payment site: one to cover the registration fee for your re-enrolling student(s) in preschool and one payment for the registration and technology fees for your re-enrolling student(s) in K-8. Also, if you are a current family registering a new student in any grade level, a new student registration packet can be found through the school website or in the school office.
I strongly encourage all families to have new registrations complete before we open registration to new families on January 27.
God Bless,
Corey
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We have 66 talented students from pre-k through 4th grade participating in the Annie Kids musical produced by Performing Arts, Inc. There are still tickets remaining for the 5:00pm show on
Friday, January 25th
at the Anderson Center Theater off Five Mile Road. Tickets are $10/seat and are reserved seating. They can be
purchased online
.
Shows scheduled for 7:00pm on Thursday, January 24
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and Friday, January 25th are SOLD OUT.
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Financial Assistance Available Through the Archdiocese
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As the re-enrollment process begins, we strongly encourage families to apply for tuition assistance through the Catholic Education Foundation. This needs-based scholarship was a major piece to the One Faith, One Hope, One Love campaign from the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. This year, 2 million dollars will be distributed to families of elementary school students for the 2019-2020 school year. To learn more and apply, please visit
http://catholicbestchoice.org/k-8-tuition-information/
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All families who plan to apply for financial assistance from Guardian Angels must first apply for assistance from this source.
The deadline to apply is January 31, 2019
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Last year, over $28,000 was given to Guardian Angels families from the Catholic Education Foundation Tuition Assistance Fund.
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Open House is January 27th
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The Guardian Angels School Open House is scheduled for
January 27th
from 1:00-3:00pm. This is a great opportunity to meet other GA families and teachers, talk with administrators and help us kick off Catholic Schools Week.
You can help us spread the word about Open House by sharing our
Facebook event
. We also have yard signs in the Gathering Space available to be picked up after all Masses this weekend. The signs are great way to advertise our Open House.
All are welcome to join the faculty and staff for the noon Mass on January 27th followed by an Art Show presented by grades kindergarten through fifth grade, our GA Expo and a guided tour by one of our junior high students.
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Catholic Schools Week is January 27 - February 1
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The theme of Catholic Schools Week 2019 is HALO - Honest, Accountable and a Leader to Others. As a thriving Catholic school, we strive to provide the best educational instruction and religious formation for your family. Catholic Schools Week is a wonderful time to thank God for the many blessings He gives us as well as show our gratitude to you for choosing Guardian Angels and trusting us to enrich your children’s lives! We also thank you for supporting our school through your donations and prayers. Please see the
attached schedule
for the events planned for this special week. Specific information regarding Penny Fair on February 1st can be found below in the PTA section.
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Mrs. Pavely and her Angel Artists in grades K-5 are excited to showcase their
masterpieces during Catholic Schools Week. Student artwork will be on display in the gathering space and in the cafeteria beginning
Saturday, January 26th
at 4:00pm until 6:30pm, and continuing
Sunday, January 27
from 9:00am-3:00pm. Artwork will also be on display
Monday, January 28
following the Grandparents Day Mass.
Similar to last year, parents will have the opportunity to purchase their child’s
matted and framed artwork.
To help the art show be a success, PTA is looking for volunteers to assist with
setting up and taking down the show. We are also looking for volunteers to work as cashiers after the 5:00pm Mass on Saturday and the 8:00am Mass on Sunday. If you are available, please contact
Becky Tiefenbach.
Students in grade 6-8 will have their artwork displayed in a separate show this spring.
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Catholic Schools Week begins in the school on
Monday, January 28
. All grandparents are welcome to join us that day; another special guest is welcome if grandparents are not available). Our celebration will begin with Mass at 9:00am followed by a tour of the school and refreshments.
Please RSVP by
emailing Kay Froehlich
or calling her at 513-624-3146 by Wednesday, January 24. Please include the number of guests attending and your grandchildren's names as well.
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Attention Fathers and Daughters! Grab your hula skirts and mark your calendars for the Father Daughter Luau on
Saturday, February 9th
! A reservation form and
flyer is attached
with more information.
Proceeds from this event goes toward the 8th Grade Washington DC trip. Thank you for your support!
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Help Celebrate Catholic Schools Week
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Penny Wars
are coming -
January 28-31st -
start saving your coins! More information to come soon!
Penny Fair
is on
Friday, February 1st
, 10:30am-1:30pm
This is a fun-filled in-school carnival sponsored by the PTA. We depend on our MANY parent/guardian volunteers to help make this event successful and fun for the students. Please click on the attached sign-ups to send in donations or volunteer time the day of the event.
All students must have a wristband. See the attached form for more information. Forms for pre-order wristbands are due by
Friday, January 25th
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Students in preschool through first grade must have a parent volunteer to escort them during the Penny Fair.
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Boys Volleyball Registration is Open
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Join your GA friends to play in the Boys Volleyball GCCYS league! Matches and generally practices are during the week minimizing conflicts with other sports. Registration is open to boys in grades 3-8; the deadline to register is
February 8th
. Sign-up today at
gaboosters.org
. For more information, contact
Darlene Tierney.
Details for 2019 Season:
- Games played on Monday-Friday
- Practices begin February 18
- Season matches begin March 18
- 6 week season
- No games during Holy Week or Spring Break
- Four weeks of two matches
- Tournament May 13-17
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Guardian Angels Spring Soccer Registration is now open. Please register on the
Boosters' website
as soon as possible to reserve your spot. Teams will be made on
February 22
. Practice will begin March 18 and the season will start on March 30. Don't miss out on the fun.
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Did Santa miss the mark on your perfect gift this year? Avoid the hassle of long return lines and donate your unwanted gifts to the AngelsFest Bid-n-Buy. Don’t forget to hit the end-of-season sales, too! You can send your donations to the rectory, school office, or the Religious Education office. Tax donation forms will be available at any location.
Some Basket Bonanza ideas we are working on include:
- The WEIGHT is Over (gym/exercise)
- There’s No Day Like a SNOW DAY (indoor fun)
- Music to My Ears (CDs, music accessories, concert tickets)
- Take it to the Hoop (basketball)
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We will also happily accept any ready-made baskets and gift cards. Thank you for your support! If you would like to join the planning committee or have any questions, email
Kay Froehlich
or call her at 513-624-3146.
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Students will participate in grade level Masses during the
week of January 21st.
These Masses begin at 8:15am. The schedule is as follows:
Tuesday: Grades 4-5
Wednesday: Grades 6-8
Thursday: Grades K-3
For a calendar of upcoming Mass times, log into your parent portal in
Rediker
.
Click on the Calendar, the box with the arrow, found on the right side of your home page. School Masses are shown in the light blue color. Or you can make a selection in the filter drop down, to the right above the calendar dates, to just show School Masses.
Parents and other family members are invited to attend any Mass your child will be attending. You are also welcome to bring any younger siblings with you.
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Box Tops Collections
The Guardian Angels PTA is collecting Box Tops from various consumer products. GA students can submit Box Tops to their homeroom teachers and all parishioners can drop off Box Tops in the special collection envelope located on the bulletin board in the Church Gathering Space.
The Box Tops are picked up at the following dates:
January 25, February 25, March 22, and May 19.
We use the funds earned to purchase indoor recess games and outdoor recess equipment. Please start collecting Box Tops today and help us make this year even more successful!
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Cookie Ministry
Guardian Angels School Cookie Ministry teams up with the Parish Parish Peanut Butter group to feed families in need. The Peanut Butter group makes 1,500 peanut butter and bologna sandwiches. GA students donate cookies. St. Francis Seraph Church in Over-the-Rhine gives the food to families in need. Students are asked to bring in two dozen cookies, brownies, or rice krispie bars on their classroom's designated day. They do need to be bagged, two treats per bag.
All kindergarten classes are responsible for the next donation on Tuesday, January 22nd.
A
complete schedule
for the school year is attached.
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School Calendar
Looking for more information about upcoming events at GA? You can find a calendar in your Rediker Parent Portal. Log into your account, then click on the Calendar on the blue navigation bar. The calendar shows school events, parish events, and much more. Just a reminder, events posted on the school website,
www.gaschool.org
, only include those open to the public or new families who may not have activated a Rediker account yet. All other event information is posted in Rediker, which is password protected.
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Amazon Shopping to Support GA
You can now support Guardian Angels Parish when you shop at Amazon.com! GA is a newly registered participant in the AmazonSmile Program. You can
sign-up
to have a portion of your purchase sales come back to Guardian Angels. When you make purchases through the AmazonSmile page, and have GA selected as your beneficiary, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products back to GA.
You have to be shopping from smile.amazon.com page of the site for us to receive the benefit.
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Kroger Community Rewards
Have you signed up for Kroger Community Rewards and designated GA as your beneficiary? The more families who register, the more money our school receives through the program. Kroger Community Rewards offers a great way for you to support our school's technology fund...and you don't have to spend a penny. Register your rewards card
online
and select Guardian Angels as your beneficiary. You can search for GA or use our NPO number, 80200. The amount Guardian Angels receives depends on the points our supporters rack up while grocery shopping. Enrolling does NOT impact the points you use to redeem for discounts at the pump.c
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Stay up-to-date with all things GA by following us on social media.
Guardian Angels uses our Facebook page to keep families informed about upcoming events, news, and other information regarding our school and parish. If you want to make sure you see information posted through the Guardian Angels page, please make sure you
go to our page
, click Following (just under the cover photo), and then choose See First. This way anything we share will still be seen in your newsfeed.
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Guardian Angels School
513.624.3141
6539 Beechmont Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45230
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