Wednesday Herald

November 29, 2023

• If there are special circumstances that are lengthy in communication, we will use our all-school email to notify parents of specific instructions and procedures.
• If we are operating on a two-hour delay, school will officially begin at 10:00am, with carline starting at 9:30am. Please do not bring your child to school before 9:30am, as a two-hour delay could change to a school closing. 
• Perhaps the most difficult situation is when the inclement weather does not begin until school has already started. We strongly consider the forecast ahead of time, hopefully avoiding the possibility of having to make this change throughout the school day. Our unique position of relying on five different school districts for busing adds to this difficult decision. If we are in school and a public district has made the decision to close early, all students of that district will be sent home when the buses arrive to Guardian Angels, unless we are notified differently from you. We will communicate all changes to you through our emergency notification system and/or email.  

God bless,

Corey

Giving Tuesday Thank You!

Thank you to everyone who participated in Giving Tuesday and funding our future Angels. We will share totals next week!

Cold Weather Uniform

Our cold weather uniform policy runs from December 1st through February 29th. Boys in grades KDG-6 must wear pants. Girls in grades KDG-6 must wear ankle length leggings or tights in solid blue, black, or gray, or pants. This policy only applies to students in grades KDG-6.

Re-enrollment for the 2024-2025 School Year

Our currently enrolled families have priority in re-enrolling their current children and registering new students at Guardian Angels. All current students were automatically re-enrolled for the 24-25 school year on Friday, November 17th. To guarantee placement in the upcoming grade level, families will just have to pay the registration fee through this link.

Next school year, we will have one fee per family instead of breaking fees into separate categories and having different amounts based on the number of students in a family. All families in KDG-8 will now have a single $250 registration fee and preschool families will have a $200 registration fee. The technology fee and FACTS fee will now be rolled into the one registration fee.

Current families will have through December 8th to re-enroll their current students. Beginning December 11th, we will begin accepting new student registrations from other active parishioner families. On January 8th, registration will open for all prospective students. Please know that many of our grade levels are already at capacity for next year!

Christmas Concert

Mark your calendars now for the annual Guardian Angels Christmas Concert. Your talented angels have been working very hard in their music classes, and you won’t want to miss it!

This year’s concert will be held in two parts in the PC Gym on Thursday, December 14th. Admission to both shows is free.

• 6:30 p.m. show: Grades 1, 2, 3, and 5^th grade Beginning Band
• 7:30 p.m. show: 6^th, 7^th, & 8^th grade Bands and Choruses



More specifics will be sent home. If you have any questions, please contact Holly Leach or Annmarie Lyons.

2024 Spring Musical: Moana Jr.

GA Music Boosters is proud to announce auditions for the GA Spring Musical, Moana Jr. The show will be performed Thursday, March 21st and Friday, March 22nd on the GA Parish Center Stage. Students in grades 4^th-8^th grade may audition December 5th or 6th from 3-5 p.m. in the music room. Rehearsals will be held Wednesdays and Thursdays beginning January 10th.  The cost to participate is $50, and payment is required at auditions. Most costume pieces are normally provided by the production at no extra charge.

More show and audition information can be found on the GA Music Booster website. Paper audition packets are available from Mrs. Leach, and audition signups can be found here.

Contact Mrs. Holly Leach at [email protected] with any questions.

Congratulations to Our GA Boys Soccer Team

Congratulations to the GA Boys Soccer Team who won 1st place in League, 1st place in City/Area, and 3rd place at State. What a great season for this team and a great way for our 8th graders to conclude their final season at GA.

Get Creative with Mrs. Pavely 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."

Save the Date: Father/Daughter Dance

Please save the date for the GA Father Daughter Dance on Saturday, January 20th. 

Donations are needed to make this event a success. To donate, click here.

GA Staff Cookie Exchange Sign Up!

The PTA is hosting a Cookie Exchange for the GA teachers & staff on December 18th! This is a treat for the teachers & staff because they DO NOT have to do any of the baking! We would love your help providing cookies for the cookie exchange. Please see the attached sign up for more details.

Want to help but don't have time to bake? Please consider making a monetary donation. Donations (cash or check made out to “GA PTA”) can be sent into the school office in an envelope labeled “PTA Cookie Exchange”. Donations will be used to help cover the costs of cookies & supplies to make this day special for the staff. Thank you in advance for your support!  

Questions? Contact Margaret Dunn : [email protected]

Shop and Support at Mercantile on Main

Save the Date for Parent's Night Out!

Save the date for “Glitz, Glam and GAtsby" Parents Night Out event on February 3rd from 7:30-11 p.m. at Mojave East Event Venue. Ticket information will be coming soon!

If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities for the PTA’s biggest fundraiser of the year, scan the QR code.

Save the date for “Glitz, Glam and GAtsby" Parents Night Out event on February 3rd from 7:30-11 p.m. at Mojave East Event Venue. Ticket information will be coming soon!

If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities for the PTA’s biggest fundraiser of the year, scan the QR code.

Lil' Hoopers Basketball

Our Pre-K-2nd grade basketball program will be held on Saturdays from February 17th-March 23rd. There will be 6 sessions. Additional information and registration will be available in December.

St. Mary Magdalene Family of Parishes Christmas Caroling for Seniors

St. Mary Magdalen Family of Parishes has invited St. Gregory the Great Family of Parishes to join them for Christmas Caroling for Seniors on December 3rd and December 10th.

December 3rd

1 p.m. at The Glen (4300 Gleneste Withamsville Rd)

3:30 p.m. at Mt Washington Care Center (6900 Beechmont Ave)

December 10th

1 p.m. Eastgate Village (776 Old St. Rt. 74)

3:30 p.m. at Sem-Haven (225 Cleveland Ave)

Please contact [email protected] if you are interested in attending.

Children's Liturgy of the Word

Children’s Liturgy of the Word is back at Guardian Angels Parish 10 a.m. Mass on the third Sunday of every month. This ministry relies on the support of volunteers to serve our parish. Two adults and 4 teenage volunteers are needed each month. To sign up, click here.

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 Men's Faith and Fellowship

When: Upcoming meetings is 12/4 from 8-9 p.m.

Where: Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Room B in the undercroft or by zoom 

Age: 20s - 40s 

Join together in brotherhood with other men to grow in virtue and faith. This fall, we will be using the Mass Series by Bishop Robert Barron from the World on Fire Institute. Contact the group at [email protected] to join our email distribution list, receive more information, or to join via Zoom.

Young Women's Faith and Fellowship

When: 2nd and 4th Wednesday every month from 8:00-9:00 pm. Upcoming dates are 12/13, 1/10, 1/24, 2/28, 3/13, and 3/27.

Where: Guardian Angels Church in Room B in the undercroft

Age: 20s - 40s

Join together with other women to expand your Catholic faith and build meaningful relationships as we dive into various faith studies from the Blessed is She, Rooted devotional. No prior knowledge or materials needed; come as you are! Contact the group at [email protected] for more information.  

Fathers Team

Each Friday, Fathers Team will be meeting for Fathers Team "Lite” which consists of review and discussion of the upcoming Sunday's scripture readings. All GA fathers are invited to join in person in the Undercroft (Conference Room B), or by Zoom, this Friday at 6:05 a.m. Contact us at [email protected] for the zoom information, or to get on the GA Fathers Team email distribution.

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 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. Treats need to be bagged, with two treats per bag. Donations of juice boxes and prepackaged snacks are also needed. All 5th grade classes are responsible for the next donation on Monday, December 4th. 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 Montel 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

Mount Notre Dame

Virtual information night for prospective families to explore the academic offerings available.

College Credit Plus Virtual Information Night: November 30th

Register HERE.

St. Xavier

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

• Shadow Day: The best way to know St. Xavier is to experience it in person with a member of our Ambassadors of Xcellence

Ursuline Academy

8th graders are invited to spend the day "shadowing" a current UA student to find out what life as an Ursuline Lion is all about. To register, click here.

McNicholas High School Admission Events

Visit McNicholas High School and learn more about how you can Find your Brilliance as a Rocket!

• Admission & Financial Aid Applications Due: 11/30
• Acceptance Packets Mailed: 1/17

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: Now through December- Be a Bulldog for a day while you visit classes, make friends, meet teachers, take a tour, and experience the sisterhood.
• Basketball Night: November 30th
• Showcase Night: December 6th

Information about these events and many more can be found here.

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