Wednesday Herald

January 21, 2026

As we finalize the admissions process for new and current families, it is fitting that all of this leads into Catholic Schools Week, which kicks off next week! It is always a fun and exciting week for staff and students as we celebrate the wonderful school, parish, and community that we share. Please know how much I appreciate you entrusting your children with us as we guide them in all aspects of their education!

God Bless,

Corey Stoops

Recognizing Our Amazing Teachers!

Everyone knows that Guardian Angels boasts some of the most amazing teachers and staff members! Each week, we want to recognize two of them and shower them with love and appreciation. Last week, we celebrated our 2nd Grade Teacher, Sarah Goins, and our 7th Grade Teacher, Margaret Dorson-King. This week we celebrate our 2nd Grade Teacher, Angie Smith, and David Beckman, of our School Maintenance team.

Mrs. Smith has been a cherished member of the GA community for over 25 years. She is an integral part of our school, excelling in preparing students for their First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. Her readiness to assist wherever needed and support her colleagues is truly commendable. Thank you, Mrs. Smith, for being a dedicated team player.

We are truly grateful to Mr. Beckman, who is always seen with a smile on his face. Whether it’s a cleanup or a repair, he approaches it with a cheerful attitude. We deeply appreciate Mr. Beckman for consistently helping to keep our school safe and clean.

Please join us in recognizing and celebrating these two outstanding GA staff members. You can leave a kind note here. Notes, cards, emails, flowers, gift cards, etc. are always appreciated!

2026-2027 Scholarship Applications Due February 28th

Catholic Education Foundation

The Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati is offering tuition assistance scholarships for the 2026-2027 school year for Preschool-8th grade students. Any family not scheduled to receive the full EdChoice scholarship amount for next school year should apply for assistance through this portal. This is the same portal that Guardian Angels also uses to determine award amount using our school/parish funds. Many families did not receive the full EdChoice scholarship amount due to family income being too high, already being on the Jon Peterson Scholarship, or another reason. The CEF, along with GA funds, can be used to assist these families. 

To apply, families will need to fully complete a FACTS Grant and Aid application by inputting financial information (income, assets, and household income). FACTS then uses an internally built calculation to determine financial need based on the family's ability to pay. FACTS applications may be completed now and are due February 28th. For more information, click here.

EdChoice

We are now accepting EdChoice documents for the 2026-2027 school year for families of current students seeking renewal and initial requests for new students. Families will need to submit the following documentation to edchoice@gaschool.org.

1. EdChoice 2026-2027 Renewal Form for any child currently receiving the EdChoice Scholarship.
2. EdChoice 2026-2027 Request Form for any child not currently receiving the EdChoice Scholarship (new/initial application).
3. Current utility bill (dated February 2026) showing a matching service and mailing address.

Please note that any signatures on your application must be a physical signature, not an electronic one, as per the state’s guidelines. Any applications with electronic signatures will not be accepted and will need to be resubmitted.

If you are renewing a scholarship from a previous year, do not fill out an Income Verification Form, unless you experienced a loss/reduction in income throughout the fiscal year. This will help maximize your scholarship amount.

All scholarship applications are due February 28th. 

2026 Catholic Schools Week

Jan. 28th - Feb. 2nd

The theme of Catholic Schools Week 2026 is “United in Faith and Community.” 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 the parish for supporting our school through your donations and prayers. There are many activities scheduled throughout the week. Please click here to see the theme and details for each day.

Thank You and Update from Mrs. Pyles

I want to send out an enormous THANK YOU to the GA Community. I am humbled by the kindness and support my family and I have received from you all. From the smiles and happy comments I hear from students when they see me at school, to the handmade cards that arrive at my desk, to the sea of teal at the pap rally, to the prayers of everyone (I feel them working!), to the delicious dinners that nourish my family when I don't have the energy to cook and, of course the financial support that helps with my missed work hours for treatment and recovery, and everything in between, these are so very appreciated! Please know we take nothing for granted and thank you from the bottom of our hearts. GA lives their Catholic Faith so beautifully.

For those interested in an update on my health: it was shared that I was diagnosed with a recurrence of ovarian cancer in November. Surgery at that time removed all the cancer the surgeon could but with the location and nature of this cancer, not all was able to be removed. Chemotherapy is used to take care of the remaining cancer. The plan is for me to have six , three-week cycles of treatment. I have just completed my second full cycle. I have been fortunate to feel good enough to work a good bit between treatment days and love having the happy distraction of caring for the school. At this point, my treatment is scheduled to continue through the school year.

Valentine's Day Party Volunteers

If you would like to be part of your child's Valentine’s Day party, please complete this form Valentine's Day Party Volunteers – Fill out form to have your Raptor nametag cleared and waiting for you. Remember, all that are attending must be in good standing with the Safe Parish Office. If you are unsure of your status or need to sign up, please email Joan Schoenhoeft at jschoenhoeft@gaparish.org.

Father-Daughter Dance Donations

Help the Father-Daughter Dance make a big splash and donate to a fun evening Under the Sea!

To contribute snack donations, click here to sign up or view the Amazon Wish List.

Dismissal Safety Reminder

If you park near the buses on the playground during dismissal, please refrain from walking between them. This is a major safety concern due to limited visibility. Please walk to and from the school by proceeding to the end of the row along the silver gates. 

Penny Wars

Start saving those coins! Our annual Penny Wars is coming up during Catholic Schools Week. It will run from Tuesday 1/27 - Thursday 1/29.

Volunteers are needed each morning to help direct students to the correct grade areas and to tally points. To volunteer, click HERE. 

Questions: Erica Mitchell at mitchellericam@gmail.com

Library Volunteers Needed

Mrs. Leach needs volunteers several times during the week to check in and shelve books in our school library. Sign up to help here.

8th Fundraiser Fowling Warehouse & Fun!

Looking for a fun night while supporting a great cause? Join us at Fowling Warehouse!

Date: January 23

Time: 6:30–9 p.m.

ADULTS ONLY

We’ll kick off the evening with a lively tournament-style fowling competition—perfect for beginners and seasoned players alike. Dinner is included, and additional drinks will be available for purchase at the bar.

This event is a fundraiser benefiting the 8th Grade Class Trip to Washington, D.C.

Pricing

• $50 per person to play
• $35 per person to spectate

Sign up HERE!

Come enjoy a great night out while helping support an unforgettable class trip!

After School Art Enrichment Classes

Great News for Anyone Who Pays Ohio Income Tax and Supports Guardian Angels

We have many students at Guardian Angels who benefit from scholarships provided by the Catholic Education Foundation (CEF). Ohio taxpayers who donate to the CEF may be able to claim a dollar-for-dollar, non-refundable tax credit on their state income tax return, up to $750 per donor. For more information, click here.

We hope you consider a donation before the end of the year and choose "Guardian Angels School (Cincinnati)(C00160)" from the drop-down when prompted.

Parishioner and tax expert, Brien Dulle, is donating. Here's what he had to say. "Supporting the CEF is a no-brainer for me for two reasons. As a graduate of GA that is also sending my daughters to the school, I want to invest in the education that our children receive. Secondly, there's no extra money out of pocket since I can claim a dollar-for-dollar Ohio tax credit."

Tickets on Sale Now for the Father-Daughter Dance

To purchase tickets, click here.

Cafeteria Volunteers Needed

We are always in need of helpful hands to keep an eye on our students in grades K-8 during lunch. Please consider sharing a small part of your day to assist. All volunteers must be SafeParish trained. If you are interested, please sign up!

8th Grade Sweatpants Fundraiser

Support the 8th Grade Class of 2026 and order your sweatpants! Click here to order.

Get Your Tickets for Parents' Night Out!

Partner with the PTA

Calling all local businesses and organizations! The GA Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is looking for community partners to help us create meaningful opportunities for our students and families. Consider partnering with the PTA as a sponsor or hosting a giveback! 

Giveback: a pre-defined event set by the PTA and your company where we market your company to our community of families and encourage attendance and a portion of proceeds from sales at the company are given back to the PTA.

• Examples: Restaurant night where a % of sales supports the PTA, retail shop donating a portion of weekend sales, service-based business offering a special PTA promotion.

Sponsorship: a strategic partnership with the PTA where a company provides financial support in exchange for visibility and brand promotion at highly attended PTA events!

• Benefits may include: your company logo placement on event signage and flyers; recognition in school newsletters and social media; direct connection with hundreds of local families.

How to Learn More/Express Interest:

1. Fill out this survey (https://forms.gle/M3eTtvB6uRPmdX2a7) if you think your company would be interested in a potential partnership with GA!
2. Questions?: Contact Emily Keller (eegreenwood@icloud.com) 

We look forward to all we can accomplish together to support our wonderful teachers and the students at Guardian Angels!

Annual GA Dodgeball Competition

Come join us for an exciting evening of spirited competition at GA’s annual Dodgeball Competition. Hang out with friends and meet new ones! 

Teams will be co-ed and randomly assigned (this ensures even teams and encourages meeting new people). The tournament is open to all – ADULTS ONLY. 

Date: February 28th, 2026

Time: 6:30 pm - 11:00 pm in the PC gym (play begins at 7:00 pm)

Watch if you don’t want to play – SPECTATORS ARE WELCOMED AND ENCOURAGED! Music, food, beverages and lots of fun are all included. Help support the Athletic Boosters!!!

Prices: $60 to play, $30 to watch

Click here to register.

Deadline to register to play is Wednesday, February 18th

Please contact Jeremiah Badell or Chad Linz with questions.

Boys Volleyball Registration Ends Soon

This is a great opportunity for new players to try volleyball—no experience needed. We proudly support multi-sport athletes and offer flexible schedules whenever possible.

Season runs March 9 – early May

Practices 1x/week may begin as early as February 16

Evaluations schedule below Jan 26, 27th and 29th

Most matches are played weeknights (Mon–Thurs), with limited Friday games and no weekend matches.

Boys Volleyball Evaluation Dates and Times:

Monday, January 26th (3-4:15pm) - 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Players

Tuesday, January 27th (3-4:15pm) - 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Players

Thursday, January 29th (3-4:15pm) - 5th-8th Grade Players

Register here: GA Boys Volleyball Registration Link (Closes January 30th)

Contact Volleyball Director, Joe Julkowski, for more info - GuardianAngelsVolleyball@gmail.com

Red & White Passes

Red & White Passes are now available for purchase on the Athletic Boosters website. A Red & White Pass provides admission to all GA home sporting events for the 2025-2026 school year. Cost is $75 for a family pass and $40 for a grandparent pass. Please click here to purchase your pass.

Child-size Resolutions for the New Year

Starting the new year with new habits helps children through the year. Click here for resources to help our children grow in their faith this new year!

SGG Middle School Youth Ministry Feedback

We've been running Middle School Youth Ministry (MSYM) for 3 months now on Sundays from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm with varying degrees of success. Knowing that many of us live busy lives and not everyone can attend all the time, we'd like to offer some new times for MSYM as to provide the greatest opportunity for the greatest number of middle schoolers. Please complete this survey to help us determine what is most accessible. Please note that this survey will be anonymous.

Changes to High School Youth Ministry

Volunteers Needed for Fish Fry

We are in the process of finalizing plans for our 2026 Fish Fry Events. Keep an eye out on upcoming bulletins and the Parish website for more information. If you would like to volunteer, please reach out to Marianne Glassmeyer at mglassmeyer@outlook.com. 

Mini Ministry Fair

Please join us to learn about SGG Social Action Council’s Distant Neighbors Cluster at our Mini Ministry Fair January 17-18 in the gathering spaces of all the parishes following each mass. Social Action members will be available to offer insight and highlight opportunities for involvement.

Our four twinning communities: the Cultural Center of Batahola Norte, Glenmary Sisters, St. Vincent Mission, and Our Lady of the Mountains Parish will be featured in addition to Environmental Stewardship, Fair Trade, Operation Rice Bowl, and the Comboni Missionaries Ministries. 

Young Men’s Faith & Fellowship

Middle School Youth Ministry — You're Invited!

All students in grades 6–8 are invited to join us for our weekly Middle School Youth Ministry program!

When: Every Sunday

Time: 3:00–5:00 PM

Where: Youth Room on IHM's campus

Each week is packed with fun, faith, games, and community as we grow together in our relationship with Christ. Come hang out, bring a friend, and be part of something great!

Got questions? Contact alexb@sggparish.org for more info.



We can’t wait to see you there! 

Register for Youth Group!

Coffee Connect Bible Study

Greeters and Gift Bearers Needed

Greeters and gift bearers are needed for all 3 weekend Masses. Please consider helping out in these important ministries! This helps the ushers prepare for Mass and not have to scramble to find gift bearers at the last minute. To sign up, click here. 

Fathers Team

Every Friday, GA Fathers meet at 6:05 am to discuss various topics of interest and importance to our roles as dads, husbands, and “brothers”. Each week is a different topic, with outside speakers occasionally. All GA fathers are invited to join in person in Room B (downstairs) or via Zoom. Contact us at GAfathersteam@gmail.com for the Zoom link and for any other info on the group.

School Masses

You can find a full schedule of school Masses on the calendar in Rediker. We will be livestreaming all of the All-School Masses through GA’s YouTube channel. 

Cookie Ministry

Guardian Angels School Cookie Ministry teams up with the Parish Peanut Butter group to feed families in need. The Peanut Butter group makes 1,500 peanut butter and jelly 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. Treats need to be bagged, with two treats per bag. Donations of juice boxes and prepackaged snacks are also needed. All Preschool classes are responsible for the next donation on Monday, January 26th. A complete schedule for the school year is attached.

Attendance Line

If your child will be absent or late to school, please call the main school office by 8:00 a.m. each morning. All parents needing to report their child absent or late to school should call using the main school phone number (513) 624-3141.

Box Tops For Education

The Guardian Angels PTA collects Box Tops and uses the funds earned to purchase indoor recess games and outdoor recess equipment. Box Tops is now on a digital platform. To participate, you’ll need to download the Box Tops App and scan your grocery receipt within 14 days of purchase. You’ll find more information here.

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. 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.

Bulletin Advertising Available

Our bulletin publisher is looking for new advertisers and sponsors. Thanks to our sponsors, the bulletin is published weekly at no cost to our parish. Please consider purchasing an ad. Your ad and participation make the bulletin successful, and you attract customers! If interested, please contact Diocesan at Diocesan.com/Business or call 1-800-282-5106.

Advertisements and sponsorships can be purchased for a business, family, charity, in Honor or in Memory of a Loved One, or to support the church or a community service organization, such as Big Brothers/Big Sisters. We appreciate your support.

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