Wednesday Herald

October 22, 2025

3.     Fast food cannot be dropped off for student lunches. This change helps reduce classroom/office disruptions due to item drop-offs, discourages food sharing, and supports healthier eating habits for all students.

4.     We have experienced some technical issues with scheduled visitors scanning their driver’s license and connecting their photos using the Raptor visitor management system. We are working to resolve these issues. If you experience this issue while visiting, Cindy Sizemore can scan your license inside the main office.

5.     To expedite the sign-in process, you can download the Raptor App to your phone and use a generated QR code when you arrive. Directions can be found here.

6.     Specific sign-in directions for Halloween parties will be sent to scheduled volunteers later this week.

We appreciate your continued cooperation and understanding as we refine these procedures to ensure the safety and security of our students and staff. Your partnership allows us to maintain a welcoming yet secure environment for all who visit GA. As always, our goal is to create a smooth, efficient process that prioritizes safety without unnecessary inconvenience. Thank you for helping us keep our school community safe and running effectively.

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. This week we celebrate our Preschool Director, Lauren Dotzauer, and Preschool Aide, Barb Larka.

Ms. Dotzauer is truly exceptional. She leads our preschool program with wholehearted dedication and warmth, and her caring spirit leaves a lasting impression—children still stop to greet her and give hugs as they pass in the hall. Lauren, thank you for everything you do to make our preschool stand out; we deeply appreciate your kindness and leadership.

Although Barb has only been with us a short time, her impact is felt. She is kind, patient, and always ready to jump into any task. Her gentle way with the preschoolers is noticeable and truly helps the teachers keep the classroom running smoothly. Thank you, Barb, for everything you do for our little angels.

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!

Out-of-Uniform Day October 29th

Students may be out of uniform on Wednesday, Wednesday, October 29 to celebrate Halloween. They must wear uniform pants/shorts or the approved GA sweatpants/gym shorts and can wear a Halloween-themed shirt that is appropriate in content.

Fall Break Reminder

As a reminder, fall break begins next Thursday, October 30th, and continues through November 3rd. School will resume on Tuesday, November 4th. Our staff will participate in an in-service day on November 3rd.

Drop Off Procedure Reminder

As a reminder, please use the car line and exit the parking lot onto Brachman Avenue. Please do NOT exit the parking lots via the Rectory Drive. This is a safety concern for those entering the parking lot to park, students returning from McNick, and parishioners exiting Mass. Just last week, a faculty member and a parishioner were nearly hit due to someone using the Rectory Drive as an exit. To keep our campus as safe as possible and manage the traffic in the morning, our procedures must be followed. 

Picture Retake Day

Picture re-take day is scheduled for November 5th. Students should come dressed out of uniform following the out of uniform policy. Orders may still be placed online following the retake day.

Preschool Open House

A Preschool Open House will be held Wednesday, November 5th from 5-7 pm. This event is specifically for anyone considering enrolling their child(ren) in the preschool and/or pre-k program for the 2026-2027 school year. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP through the link below.

Upcoming Admissions Events

This year, we are hosting two Informational Coffee Sessions in place of a traditional Open House. These small group sessions create the opportunity for those interested in Guardian Angels to meet Corey, have their questions answered on a personal level, and see the school in action! These are for anyone considering enrolling their child(ren) in kindergarten through eighth grade for the 2026-2027 school year. Please RSVP through the appropriate link below and share it with anyone who is interested in learning more about Guardian Angels School.

Monster Mash Thank You

We hope everyone had a scary-good time, and a big thank you to our volunteers for their time and donations. This event wouldn't be possible without all of you!

Halloween Candy Collection

We will collect any extra Halloween candy the kids may have to donate to GA's St. Vincent de Paul Thanksgiving boxes and Our Daily Bread Kitchen in Over the Rhine.

Providing a sweet treat to those who may not be able to afford the luxury of candy will be much appreciated. Thank you for donating some of the candy you receive on Halloween!

We’ll collect candy Tuesday, November 4th- Friday, November 7th. Thank you for sharing your sweet treats!

K-5 Parent-Teacher Conferences

All conferences will be scheduled using the PickATime website. The website is open for scheduling. 

K-5 teachers and specials teachers will host conferences in November 12th & 13th

How to Access PickATime

Access to the Parent Teacher Conference Schedule use the links below:

• K-5 Conferences November 12 & 13th

To Sign In

If you have previously registered for conferences through this site, all you need to do is enter your email and password. If not, you will need to create a new account. We do not have access to reset passwords for you.

Once logged in, the schedule screen will appear.

- First, choose a date.

- Select a teacher’s schedule.

- Then, select the time slot on the calendar color that corresponds with the teacher you want to meet with. (If you select multiple teachers at a time, their names will be color-coded to correspond with their calendars.)

- Enter the student’s name and click Create Appointment.

- A confirmation page will be generated.

- Click Return to schedule the next session if needed.



If you have any questions about scheduling, please contact Mrs. Katie Jacobs at kjacobs@gaschool.org.

Holiday Fundraiser Poinsettia Sale

Support GA Boy Scouts Troop 445 and the 8th Grade Class of 2026. Don't forget to order your holiday poinsettias! 4.5, 6.5, 8.5, and 10 inch poinsettias are available. Order here.

Orders are due Sunday, November 23rd. 

Orders can be picked up Friday, December 6th from 9 am-12 pm.

Contact Amy Smith at 513-304-1890 with questions.

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.

Boy Scout Wreath Sale

Support Troop 445 and adorn your door with a beautiful fresh pine wreath or Candlelit centerpiece. All proceeds go to scout events, campouts, and expenses. Delivery the week before Thanksgiving.

To purchase, just complete the attached form or place your order online here. Orders are due Thursday, October 30th. Pick-up is November 22nd and 23rd at the GA Scout House. 

After-School Art Enrichment with Mrs. Pavely

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."

Safe Snack List

Please be mindful of our Safe Snack List when bringing in food items for distribution to other students. A comprehensive list of what is allowed to be brought in can be found on our school website here. All items brought in for distribution must be included on this list. No homemade or bakery items are allowed. 

HSPT Preparation

To help students prepare for the HSPT, GA is offering test prep sessions after school to any 8th grade GA student that wants to attend. These sessions will be taught by Mrs. Gaul and Mrs. Selzer. There is no cost to attend the sessions due to the generosity of the Halo Hustle 5K organization. The sessions will be 2-hours in length, and will be after school from 3-5pm on the following days (please note the change in dates from previously communicated dates).

October 22

November 5

November 12

November 19

If your child plans to attend the HSPT prep sessions offered after school at GA, they must order the Barron's Test Prep book and have it available during these sessions. Click here to purchase.

Knights of Columbus Scholarship Essay Contest

Knights of Columbus Council 12359 is once again sponsoring a $500 scholarship essay contest to any IHM or Guardian Angels student currently in the 8th grade and are planning to enter a Catholic High School for the 2026-2027 school year. Over the past few years, the Knights have paid out several thousand dollars in scholarships.  In the spring there will be another essay contest for grades 3 through 7. For an application or more information, please contact Bob Meyer at 513-404-0133 or ram8607@yahoo.com.

Boosters and PTA Dues

Guardian Angels has three major parent-led organizations that provide services to our students: PTA, Athletic Boosters, and Fine Arts Boosters. This $100 fee covers all three programs (PTA facilitates the collection).

The classroom party fee is $15 a child. This money is used by PTA classroom coordinators to plan and put on parties for each homeroom. Click here to pay dues and party fees.

Teacher/Staff Gifts

The PTA facilitates the collection of monetary gifts for the teachers at Christmas and the end of the year. This is not mandatory but provides an opportunity for parents and families to celebrate teachers and staff with a monetary gift. Please use this link if you would like to contribute to teacher and staff gifts.

Contact Aubrey Badell at groveraubrey@hotmail.com with any questions.

Attendance Line

All families must call the school office at 513-624-3141 for any attendance-related changes. This includes if a student is going to be absent or tardy, a change is needed for how a student will get home, or if a student needs to go home early. Calling will confirm that the school receives the message. Parents can call the school office at the number above at any time. Do not email changes to attendance/pick-up; always call the school office.

Lunch Service

Kaldi's Catering Services provides GA students with lunch offerings each day. Parents need to set up and pre-order lunches through the EZ Schools Apps platform. Limited lunch items are available for students who have active accounts with available funds on the day of service. Please create an account if you don't already have one. 

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.

Enriching Kidz Classes at Guardian Angels

Calling all 5th to 8th graders who are interested in becoming a babysitter! Sign up for an educational and interactive 4-session class where you learn the essentials to childcare, safety procedures and hands on experience problem solving potential situations you may encounter while babysitting! Deadline for registration is Monday, October 27th. Register here.

Questions? Contact Beth Kamen (bkamen311@gmail.com) with any questions or concerns! 

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!

CPR and AED Training

Every minute counts in a cardiac emergency. Don't feel helpless—learn how to save a life!

We're offering a FREE CPR/AED Training Class for the community!

Date: Monday, October 27th 

Time: 6-7 p.m.

Location: PC Gym

This class is open to all parents and kids in 5th grade and up who want to learn how to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and properly use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).

Knowing these skills can make you a lifesaver for a loved one, a friend, or a stranger. Empower yourself and your older children with this vital knowledge.

Sign up today! 

📣 GA Cheer – Coming Winter 2025! 📣



Due to the overwhelming response to our Fall Cheer program, GA is excited to announce the addition of GA Cheer for our Winter Sports!

This new opportunity will be open to girls in 5th through 8th grade, who will cheer on our boys basketball teams throughout the season.

GA Cheer is a fantastic way for students to build confidence, make friends, and show their school spirit while supporting our athletes. Cheerleaders will learn age-appropriate cheers, chants, and routines — bringing energy and excitement to the court!

We can’t wait to see our cheerleaders bring the spirit indoors this winter — Go GA! ❤️💙

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

https://gaboosters.net/register/

Help GA Football And Let GA Football Help You!  

Make dinner night a little easier and choose Canes every Thursday until October 30th. 

Advertise in the PC Gym



Looking for a high-visibility way to promote your business or show support for the GA community? Ad space is now available in the PC Gym! 

Email ljfrommling@gmail.com if interested. 

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.

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!

Sensory-Friendly Mass at St. John Fisher First Sundays of the Month

St. Gregory the Great Family of Parishes and the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Office for Persons with Disabilities offers a Sensory-Friendly Mass on the first Sunday of the month at St. John Fisher. All are welcome! A special invitation is extended to any person with autism, developmental disabilities, Alzheimer’s, dementia, or sensory issues. These Masses may include lower lighting, quiet music and/or no music, and shorter more literal homilies; however, the biggest difference is that we try to create an environment free of stigma. We encourage families and individuals to get up and move if needed, to bring alternative seating, fidgets or noise cancelling headphones, and to participate in the liturgy just as they are. 

St. Gregory the Great Mental Health Ministry Is Here for You!

Children's Liturgy of the Word

Children's Liturgy of the Word takes place at Guardian Angels Church on the third Sunday of the month at 10 am for children ages 4-8. If you are interested in helping out, email alisonr@sggparish.org.

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. 

Young Women's Faith and Fellowship  

Young Men’s Faith & Fellowship

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 Kindergarten classes are responsible for the next donation on Monday, October 27th. 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 email Sherry Montell or call/text her at 614-301-7444.

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.

Community News

St. Xavier High School

Grade school boys are invited to learn about St. Xavier and how they form men into leaders and Men for Others!

• Shadow Days: Click here to schedule.
• Entrepreneurship Bootcamp: October 24th & 25th. Click here to register.
• Xperience Night: October 22nd. Click here to register and for more information.
• Open House: November 16th 1-5 p.m. Register here.

McNicholas High School

Explore McNicholas High School this fall and learn more about how you can Find Your Brilliance as a Rocket! View our Admissions Calendar, list of events, and steps to apply. Browse our Digital Brochure for an overview of our academic, athletic and extracurricular offerings.

• Shadow Days: Click here for Shadow Days available.
• Apply: Applications are open through November 17.
• Open House: October 26th & 27th
• Morning at McNicholas: October 30 & November 14th

Archbishop Moeller High School

Forming our Students into Remarkable Men.

• Shadow Days: Schedule here.
• Open House: November 2nd. Click here for more information.

Elder High School

Grade school boys are invited to visit Elder High School and see how they offer a place for students to express their individuality and make their high school experience unique!

• Shadow Days: October 24th, November 5th & 25th, December 9th, and January 9th

St. Ursula

St. Ursula invites grade school girls to visit and experience all the reasons why they were awarded "Best of Cincinnati" in the school category by the Cincinnati Award Program.

• Shadow Days: Through November 14th. Spend a day at SUA and shadow a current student through a regular school day. Meet students and teachers, attend classes, and experience the welcoming atmosphere and authentic sisterhood in person. Click here to register.
• Open House: November 9th. Register here.

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