Wednesday Herald

April 1, 2026

Scholastic Art and Writing Awards

The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards is the longest-running and most prestigious creative recognition program for teens. Congratulations to the following seven students who submitted poetry, personal narratives, and short fictional stories and were later recognized with an amazing twelve regional awards among them: Claire Freitas (Honorable Mention, Silver Key, two Gold Keys), Audrey Hansen (Silver Key), Meredith Martin (Honorable Mention), Aubree Mathews (Silver Key, two Honorable Mentions), Zinnia Schlenk (Honorable Mention), Kelsey Slaughter (Honorable Mention), and Evie Steffen (Silver Key). 

School Supply Kits Are Ready to Order

Parents, your 2026 school supply kits are now available! Skip the store lines and start next year stress-free with the exact supplies your child’s teacher requested. Ordering now ensures you’re ready for back-to-school, no guesswork, no last-minute shopping. Give your child the confidence of being prepared on the very first day. Order today and cross one thing off your list! 

2026-2027 School Calendar

Our 2026-2027 school calendar has been formally approved and can be found through this link.

Spring Flower Sale

The Boy Scouts and the 8th grade class of 2026 are selling 13-inch combo hanging baskets. Orders are due April 10th. Flowers will be available for pickup on Friday, May 1st from 3:00-7:00pm in the GA Pavilion. Order online or fill out the attached order form and make a check payable to Troop 445. Paper order forms and checks can be dropped off at the church or school office.

Fernside: Grief Support for Children

We want to take a moment to remind our families of the resources available in our community to support children processing grief. Fernside is a non-profit organization offering support and advocacy to grieving families who have experienced a death. Fernside offers peer support for grieving families – children, teens and adults. For more information, click here.

Halo Hustle Volunteers Needed

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.

After School Art Enrichment Classes

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.

Save the Date: Mother Daughter Event

Teacher Appreciation Week Collection

Staff Appreciation Week runs from April 27th - May 1st. Family donations needed for Teacher Appreciation Week! Help us celebrate our Out of This World teachers!

Donations will go towards spoiling our teachers as we blast through the week! Click here.

See below for a list of ideas on how your student(s) can show your appreciation for our wonderful staff.

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!

GA Block for FCC vs Chicago Fire

The GA Soccer program coordinated a fun event at the FC Cincinnati vs. Chicago Fire game on April 18th. We will have a block of tickets in section 237. No need to select seats! The system automatically selects the best available seat in our section. To purchase tickets, click here.

Tickets will open to the public on April 5th, so be sure to purchase before the deadline!

Spring Soccer at GA is Back!



Spring is here, and we’re ready to get the little ones back on the field! Registration is now open for our Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten Friday Night Soccer program (families entering Kindergarten and Pre-K are welcome to sign up as well!)

Details:

• When: Fridays (April 10 – May 15) | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

• Where: GA Turf Football Field (Gym used for rain dates)

• Format: 40m Practice / 20m Scrimmage

• Cost: $35 for the season

Join the Coaching Team!

We need parent volunteers! We aim for two coaches per team—please let us know your t-shirt size when signing up if you can help.

Sign up today! 

GA Girls Volleyball Registration is NOW OPEN for the Fall 2026 Season

Early Bird Registration: $20 off until April 3rd. 

Register here. Registration will remain open until May 8th.

Evaluations Schedule:

All players who would like to try out for the competitive teams (5th-8th grades) will need to attend two evaluations. Evaluation timeslots are based on grade level for the 2026-2027 school year.

Monday, May 11th in the PC Gym


• 3rd Grade: 3:00-4:15pm

• 4th Grade: 4:15-5:45pm

• 5th Grade: 5:45-7:00pm

Tuesday, May 12th in the PC Gym


• 5th Grade: 3:00-4:15pm

• 6th Grade: 4:15-5:30pm

• 7th Grade: 5:30-6:45pm

• 8th Grade: 6:45-8:00pm

Wednesday, May 13th in the PC Gym


• 6th Grade: 3:00-4:15pm

• 7th Grade: 4:30-5:45pm

• 8th Grade: 6:00-7:15pm

Thursday, May 14th in the PC Gym


TBD - (if needed)

GA Football Registration Is Open

Registration for the 2026 Guardian Angels Football season is now open.

All GA parishioners, school students, and Faith Formation (CCD) participants in Kindergarten through 8th grade are encouraged to participate.

Registration will remain open through April 30.

Register here: GA Sports Registration 

Save the Date – GA Football BTBTI Camp

For questions regarding registration or the upcoming season, please contact: Matt Vogele, GA Football Director: football@gaboosters.org

GA Football B.T.B.T.I Camp

Limited Sponsorships in the PC Gym

Want to promote your business while supporting our athletes? We have a limited number of sponsorship spots available in the PC Gym. 

These provide high visibility to our entire community throughout the year!

Questions?

For registration, camp info, or sponsorship details, please contact: Joe Frommling: ljfrommling@gmail.com

2026 Angel Outing

What: The 2026 Angel Outing

When: Friday May 15^th, 2026

            11:15 am Raffle Drawing

            12:00 pm Shotgun Start

Where: California Golf Course

Registration is now open. Register here.

As a gentle reminder, this event oversold last year so if you wish to play, please mark these dates down.

Lastly, for those not looking to golf but wanting to spend some time getting fresh air, having fun and supporting the event, we are always in need of volunteers to help make the event run smoothly.

Please reach out to Jimmy Ionna (ionnaj@yahoo.com) for sponsorship and volunteer information. 

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.

Join the St. Gregory the Great Pastoral Council

In 2023, the Saint Gregory the Great Family of Parishes formed a unified Pastoral Council. This Council advises the pastor on the strategic direction and spiritual growth of the Family, above all by reporting the concerns of the laity.

Each church in the family—Saint John Fisher, Guardian Angels, and Immaculate Heart of Mary—is represented by three members serving staggered three-year terms. Because some members choose to renew their terms, the number of new members needed annually varies. In summer 2026, there will be three openings on the Council, one from each parish.

Please consider whether you or someone you know is interested in joining the Pastoral Council for a three-year term of service. No prior experience on a pastoral council is required.

The most important attributes members will have are:

1.    Strategic Thinking

2.    Diligence

3.    Spirituality

4.    Good Communication and Listening Skills

If you are interested in being considered for appointment to the Council, or if you wish to nominate someone, please email us no later than May 15th at Pastoralcouncil@sggparish.org.

Save the Date: Vacation Bible School June 22nd-25th

Step through the mist into Rainforest Falls, overflowing with wild waterfalls, towering trees, and colorful creatures. Beneath a canopy of chattering birds and howling monkeys, kids plunge into a lifelong adventure of discovering the nature of God. They’ll explore what it means to be rooted in relationship with God, their creator, a safe place in life’s storms.

To register, click here.

RSVP for the St. Gregory the Great Mass and Reception

Young Men’s Faith & Fellowship

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.

COMMUNITY NEWS

Salem Woods Easter Egg Hunt

The residence at Salem Woods presents their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Thursday, April 2nd at 5:30 p.m. Click here for more information.

St. Ursula Academy

6th and 7th grade girls are invited to SUA Girls' Night on May 8th. Click here for more information.

Erikson Academy of Irish Dance

Camp Erikson- Intro to Irish Dance Camp. Perfect for children ages 5-12 who have never had any Irish dance experience or have just finished their first year of Irish dance with Erikson Academy. Click here for more information.

Purcell Marian Summer Programs

We are so incredibly excited to share that this Summer we have a wide variety of academic, athletic, enrichment and outreach opportunities targeting students ranging from 3rd-12th grade! With our robust and engaging Summer 2026 program catalog, we think it will be the perfect fit for your students! Click here for more information.

Moeller High School

Easter Egg Hunt: Click here for more information.

Summer Camps: Hosted by Moeller faculty, coaches, and current students, Moeller youth camps offer age-appropriate activities for boys and girls grades K-12 that encourage skill development, teamwork, curiosity, positive attitudes, and a lot of fun – taught the Moeller Way! Click here for more information.

Cincinnati Junior Rowing Club

CJRC Learn-to-Row Summer Camps, open to boys and girls (ages 12-16) in the Cincinnati Tri-State area. Each of the four one-week sessions run from Monday to Saturday, offering expert teaching of the rowing stroke, icebreakers, camp bonding, handling and caring for excellent equipment, and fun activities on the water. Click here to learn more.

St. Xavier High School Summer Camps

St. Xavier High School is excited to offer many athletic and creative summer camps, including Camp A’ Capella, Jazz / Rock Music Camp, Guitar Camp, Chess Camp, Makerspace Camp, and The Summer Enrichment Program. Click here for more information.

McNicholas High School

Summer Camp Opportunities- Click here.

Ursuline Academy

Summer Camp: Click here for more details.

Events for 7th Grade Girls: Click here for more information.

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 Pre-K classes are responsible for the next donation on Monday, April 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 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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