Wednesday Herald

October 8, 2025

Finally, parent/teacher conferences begin next week with our PS/PK & Grades 6-8 being held on Wednesday and Thursday. Grades KDG-5 will be held on November 12 & 13. Sign-up information is listed below. I look forward to seeing you here!

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 6th Grade Teacher, Ms. Kathy Myres, and our Administrative Assistant, Mrs. cindy Sizemore.

Kathy is a beloved teacher whom students eagerly anticipate having for class. Her fun and understanding nature create a welcoming atmosphere, perfectly suited for her 6th-grade learners. Her classroom radiates joy and fosters a love for learning, making it a truly special place for all. She always puts the best interest of the school and her students first. Thank you, Kathy!

Cindy embodies everything you could hope for in an administrative assistant. Her warmth and kindness create a welcoming atmosphere, making her beloved by everyone. As the first face you see at GA, she truly represents the best of our team. We wholeheartedly believe that our operations wouldn't be as smooth and successful without her invaluable contributions. Thank you, Cindy!

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!

Visitor Management System- Raptor

This week, we launched our new visitor management system! While we are still getting used to it, the system adds an important layer of safety for our school community. If you plan to volunteer, please review our updated visitor guidelines in advance—and don’t forget to bring your state-issued photo ID.

Additionally, we are implementing a new policy that discontinues parents bringing fast food to school for their children (or others). This change helps reduce classroom/office disruptions due to item drop-offs, discourages food sharing, and supports healthier eating habits for all students.



All new items will be added as new policies to our handbook.

iReady Results

Today students will bring home their iReady Family letter. This contains information for parents to log in and review their child's iReady score and learning areas. Please follow the instructions listed on the page and if you have any questions reach out to Mrs. Katie Jacobs at kjacobs@gaschool.org.

Parents may see specific areas of learning when logging in. Part of the iReady program is an individualized component called MyPath. This is a supplemental program that is individualized based on your student’s iReady score. It will send your student activities and lessons to reteach, introduce, or enhance learning based on where they scored. Students may log in to this program at home on personal or if their grade level brings home school devices.

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.

The Monster Mash is October 18th! Volunteers and Donations Needed

Join us for a family-friendly Halloween party on Saturday October 18th from 5:30-8:30 p.m. in the GA Upper Lot (PC Gym if bad weather)

Purchase tickets here. To purchase using a check, please see order form.

Tractor Ride • Face Painter • DJ • Photo Booth • Kids Games • Free Pizza, Snacks & Drinks • Adult Beverages for Sale

Sign up here to donate or volunteer!

Questions? Contact Jennifer Allgier at jallgier1@gmail.com

Congratulations to Our 8th-Grade Confirmation Class

Congratulations to the students Confirmed by Fr. Steve Angi on October 7th. Please keep the Confirmandi in your prayers as they receive the Holy Spirit and are welcomed into full initiation into the Church!

Parent-Teacher Conferences

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

Grades 6-8

If you have a child in grades 6-8, parents should schedule a conference with each teacher that they wish to speak to. You do not need to meet with every teacher. Conferences will take place on October 15th and 16th. You will need to click on each individual teacher’s schedule to book your 10-minute meetings. 

Grades K-5 and Specials Teachers

Mrs. Cohen will offer conferences on October 15th & 16th. Please stop by her room if you need to meet with her.

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

Preschool

Preschool teachers will host conferences October 15th.

How to Access PickATime

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

• Grades 6-8 Conferences October 15th & 16th
• K-5 Conferences November 12 & 13th
• Preschool Conferences October 15th

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.

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.

Scholastic Book Fair is October 13th-17th

Guardian Angels is pleased to sponsor our fall Scholastic Book Fair again this year, held in the GA library. Make today the day you read something new just for fun! The lineup of titles is fantastic, so look for the flyers coming home soon!

Please mark your calendars to visit our Book Fair and discover your child's next favorite book!

Save the Dates!

Book Fair Dates: October 13th-17th

Shopping Hours: During school hours each class will be assigned their own shopping time. Lunchtime open shopping hours are available as well!

Location: GA Library

Family Event: Wednesday, October 15th, our book fair will be open after school hours from 3-5:30 p.m.

Online Shopping Dates: October 13th-26th

Electronic payment is highly encouraged, so there is no better time to take advantage of the Book Fair eWallet. Let your child shop the fair cash-free with our digital payment option. Click here to create an eWallet.

If your student used eWallet for the last Scholastic Book Fair and had any remaining funds, you MUST create a new eWallet for the Fall Book Fair. You will have an opportunity to rollover any unused funds that have since been converted to an eGift Card. Please just be sure to sign into your Scholastic Account with the same information so you can be recognized in the system. Your eGift card will be listed as a funding source.

See our Book Fair webpage for more information.

As always, volunteers are essential to the success of the fair. Volunteers are invited to sign up 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.

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 PTA is a critical link between the teachers and the parents. The money that the PTA receives from its portion of the dues, along with fundraising throughout the year, allows the PTA to put on events like the Penny Fair, manage the used uniform exchange, provide teacher appreciation events, and invest in capital improvements at the school. 

Last year, the PTA fundraising efforts supported painting the intermediate and junior high hallways, new furniture for the 3rd grade classrooms, and a remodel of the Junior High Collaboration Space. Athletic Boosters plans to use their dues to offset the rising operational costs for uniforms, equipment, league fees, as well as ensuring a top-quality experience for our young athletes. The Fine Arts Boosters uses their funds to support school performing arts as well as fine arts.

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. Grades preschool - 4th grade will have themed parties for Halloween, Christmas, and Valentine’s Day. Grades 5th - 8th grade will enjoy pizza parties for Halloween, Christmas, and the end of the year. Click here to pay dues and party fees.

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.

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.

PTA Give Back Night

Advent Fundraiser

Get into the Christmas spirit and order your Advent items today. Fun for the whole family or great as gifts!!

• Chocolate Advent Calendars
• Sticker Advent Calendars
• Puzzle Advent Calendar
• Advent Candles
• Advent Wreath

Click here for more information and to place your order.

Orders due Thursday, October 16th. Pick up will be before Thanksgiving (Date TBD).

Enriching Kidz Classes at Guardian Angels

Youth Lacrosse Program

Boys Basketball Registration Now Open

We’re excited to announce that registration for Guardian Angels Boys Basketball is now open for all families of Guardian Angels Church and School for 3rd-8th grade students!

Registration Details:

• Registration Period: September 15th – October 10th
• Fee: $120 per player
• Register Here: Registration Link

Boys Evaluations:

• 8th Grade: (PC Gym)
• Wednesday, Oct 15th, 2025, 8:00-9:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, Oct 22nd, 2025, 8:00-9:00 p.m. (Both dates required)
• 7th Grade: (PC Gym)
• Wednesday, Oct 15th, 2025, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, Oct 22nd, 2025, 7:00-8:00 p.m. (Both dates required)
• 6th Grade: (PC Gym)
• Wednesday, Oct 15th, 2025, 6:00-7:00 p.m. 
• Wednesday, Oct 22nd, 2025, 6:00-7:00 p.m. (Both dates required)
• 5th Grade: (PC Gym)
• Wednesday, Oct 15th, 2025, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, Oct 22nd, 2025, 5:00-6:00 p.m. (Both dates required)
• 4th Grade: (Fr. Haley Gym)
• Wednesday, Oct 22nd, 2025, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
• 3rd Grade: (Fr. Haley Gym)
• Wednesday, Oct 22nd, 2025, 5:00-6:00 p.m.

(Note: For 5th-8th grades, where we have competitive teams, attendance at both evaluation dates is required for consideration.)

Important Dates:

• November 1st, 2025: Practices May Begin
• December 5th, 2025: Regular Season Begins - 1st Weekend of Games
• February 8th, 2026: Regular Season Ends
• February 12th-15th, 2026: Postseason Tournament Begins
• No Games the Weekends of 12/27 and 1/3

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at boysbasketball@gaboosters.org.

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 Group Kick Off!

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!

LifePrep for 8th Graders

All St. Gregory the Great 8th Graders will have the opportunity to participate in an exciting new program next year that facilitates the fine tuning of key life skills: self-awareness, communicating, relationship-building, decision-making, generating and managing income, time management, and other key skills, all with a Christian mindset. We will meet monthly from September through April as a group on the first Wednesday of the month from 7:00pm-8:30pm in the Youth Room on IHM’s campus; and then once more for 20-30 mins each month during the 3rd week (times and locations TBD) in a 1:1 meeting with a teen life coach. Please see the LifePREP brochure or contact Steve Von Hoene, Associate Director of Youth Evangelization stevevh@sggparish.org , for more information.

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 2nd grade classes are responsible for the next donation on Monday, October 13th. 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 from September 1 through November 17.
• Information Nights: October 14th
• 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.
• Information Sessions: October 14th. Register 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 8th, 10th, & 24th, November 5th & 25th, December 9th, and January 9th
• Grade School Brand Night: October 10th. Click here to register.

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.
• Walkabout Wednesdays: October 15th, and 22nd. One-hour tours to see the community in action. Click here for more information.
• Open House: November 9th. Register here.

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