Wednesday Herald

April 16, 2025

School Start Time & Parking Lot Safety 

Many students are arriving to school after our start time! Please remember that instruction begins at 8:00am. All students should be in their seats, prepared to learn at that time. As such, please drop your children off by 7:55am each day. 

Morning Car Line Drop Off

Please remember that it is essential to stay in the car line during drop-off. Parents should not exit the line early or loop around after dropping off to exit through Alcor Terrace. We understand that exiting onto Brachman can sometimes cause delays, especially during the dismissal of the 7:30am mass. However, it is crucial for the safety of our students that all parents adhere to these procedures. Thank you for your cooperation.

Afternoon Pickup

Please be aware that public school buses may occasionally run a few minutes late due to their schedule of picking up students from other schools before our dismissal. We kindly ask that you remain vigilant as buses will enter our main driveway and will need to pull into the lot nearest the football field.

To ensure the safety of all students, we encourage parents to monitor the buses as they arrive, clear the driveway, and keep a close watch on young children waiting for dismissal.

Additionally, our bus drivers have requested that parents refrain from walking between buses. This practice poses safety risks and should be avoided at all times. Thank you for your attention to these important safety measures.

Guardian Angels Mascot

What Does Guardian Angels Mean to You?

When you hear Guardian Angels, what comes to mind? Do you picture a feeling, a symbol, a spirit? Is it warmth, protection, joy, or community What does Guardian Angels look like, feel like, and act like to you?

Now, think about the last time you saw a giant cartoon character, a mascot with oversized shoes, or someone in a costume that made you laugh, smile, and snap a picture. Maybe it brought unexpected energy and excitement to an event. We believe it's time Guardian Angels had something like that—something to bring our spirit to life in a fun, visual, and memorable way.

Guardian Angels has been part of our community for nearly 130 years, but we've never had a walking, talking, dancing representation of our school and church spirit. That’s about to change—and we need your help.

We’re creating our school’s first-ever mascot, and we’re looking for YOUR creativity!

Do you have an idea, a sketch, a description, or just a word that captures the spirit of Guardian Angels? We want to know:

1. What should our mascot look like?
2. How should it move or dance?
3. What should it represent?
4. What name would bring it to life?

Starting after Spring Break, Mrs. Donahue’s art classes will begin exploring mascot ideas. Each grade will have the chance to submit drawings, thoughts, and concepts. Over the summer, we’ll narrow the submissions down to final concepts and designs—and then next school year, we’ll reveal and name our very first Guardian Angels mascot!

And if any current students are interested in being the mascot next year—bringing the energy, fun, and spirit to life at events—please reach out to Brian Kathmann at kathmann.brian@gmail.com

We can't wait to see your creativity, passion, and Guardian Angels spirit shine through. Let’s build something special—together.

Kindergarten Screenings

Upcoming kindergarten screenings will be on Wednesday, April 30 from 8:30-11:15 am in Room 101 by the Parish Center entrance. We will only screen new students to GA and not current GA Pre-K students. Please use this link to sign up. Please contact one of the kindergarten teachers with any questions.

Picture Day Orders

LifeTouch is offering 10% off School Picture orders. Click here to order and use code S2510OFF to redeem.

Fish Fry Thank You

Once again GA’s fish fry was successful due to the support of many people.

Thank you to everyone who supported our parish fish fry either by ordering food in the drive through or dining in the undercroft. Thank you to the PSO’s who stepped up to make the fish fry run smoothly in the undercroft and parking lot. And to the amazing volunteers who showed up week after week to serve and deliver food like pros, thank you. 

We would like to acknowledge George Barry and Terry Glassmeyer who put countless hours of work into the fish fry

Spring Flower Fundraiser Pick-Up

If you ordered flowers as part of the Boy Scouts and the Guardian Angels 8th grade class of 2025 fundraiser, you can pick them up on Monday, April 28th from 3:00pm-7:00pm in the GA Pavilion.

Cafeteria Volunteers Needed

We are in need of helpful hands to keep an eye on our students in grades K-8 during lunch (11am-1pm) for the second half of the school year! 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 Fundraiser: Uniform Approved Sweatpants

Purchase your GA uniform-approved sweatpants and help support the GA Class of 2025. Pants come in either navy or gray and have both youth and adult sizes available. To purchase, click here.

Spring After School Art Enrichment Classes

Penny Fair - Save the Date

Get ready for a day of fun and excitement at the Guardian Angels Penny Fair on May 9! All students grades Preschool through 8th grade will attend the afternoon of games, prizes, music and treats!

For this event we are looking for volunteers to donate their time helping to monitor games, hand out prizes, and set-up/clean-up. If you cannot donate your time, please consider donating some of the supplies needed for this event.

To donate supplies: Guardian Angels School: Penny Fair Donations

To make a monetary donation to Penny Fair: Guardian Angels PTA - Cheddar Up

Volunteer Sign Up: Penny Fair Volunteer Sign Up

Reminder to parents with students in Grades Kindergarten and 1st grade - a parent or guardian is REQUIRED to attend this event and walk around with students for the duration of the event (11:45am-1:30pm)! Additional information will be sent out on Friday.

Future Rockets Sports Night

Annual Athletic Boosters Golf Outing

What: The 2025 Angel Outing (formerly known as The GA Golf Outing)

When: Friday May 9^th, 2025

            12:00pm Shotgun Start

Where: California Golf Course

**The Outing is Currently Sold Out**

We are still accepting waitlist foursomes up until registration closes on April 19^th.

Sponsorships still available are Dinner (less foursome), Bottle Bonanza Premier (less foursome), lunch and individual hole sponsorships. If you wish to support the outing and GA Boosters in any of these ways, please reach out to Jimmy Ionna directly (ionnaj@yahoo.com). 

GA Cheer Program Registration Now Open

All active parishioners, CCD students, and school students of GA entering K through 8th grade are welcome to participate in 📣 GA Cheer.

Registration Dates: April 2 – June 2, 2025

Fee: $75 per cheerleader 

GA Cheer is a fantastic way for students to build confidence, make friends, and show their school spirit while supporting our GA football teams! Cheerleaders will learn age-appropriate cheers, chants, and routines and perform at football games throughout the fall season. 

Registration opens April 2nd. For any questions, please contact Cheer Coordinator, Amanda Frommling, at afrommling@gmail.com. 

We can’t wait for an amazing season.

Go GA! ❤️💙 

**DATE CHANGE**

Girls Volleyball Tryouts

Please note that tryout dates have been updated due to gym availability conflicts.



New Tryout Dates:

May 27th, 28th, and 29th (Age groups and exact times will be announced soon)

Registration Link: Register for GA Girls Volleyball

• Registration is open as of Monday, April 7th
• Closes Friday, May 16th

Practices will begin Early August. Season runs August - October. For more information, check out the GCCYS website or reach out to Volleyball Director Joe Julkowski at GuardianAngelsVolleyball@gmail.com

Football Registration is Open!  

ALL active parishioners, CCD & school students of GA in kindergarten through 8th grade are welcome to participate. 

Registration is open through the end of April.  

Click here to register. 

Contact Tim Trucco, GA Football Director, with any questions or issues: football@gaboosters.org 

Send Photos for Boosters to Share on Social Media

If you have any team photos or stories you'd like featured on the GA Boosters Facebook page, please send them to marcom@gaboosters.org.

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 2024-2025 school year. Cost is $75 for a family pass and $40 for a grandparent pass. Please click here to purchase your pass.

Bid N' Buy

Our Bid-N-Buy silent auction will go live June 12-15. Our parishioners were so generous last year, and we are hopeful for your support again.

Here's how you can help!

1.    Check out the Amazon Wish List. Put your online shopping skills to good use! You can always donate an Amazon gift card in any amount, and we will use it towards our bigger items. Click here to view the list.

2.    Gift cards are needed for entertainment, restaurants, and shopping.

3.    Donate lottery tickets in any amount.

4.    Do you have season tickets to local sports events? Can you spare a couple of tickets? We would love to offer tickets to the Reds, Bengals, FC Cincinnati, UC, XU, Ohio State, Notre Dame, UD, etc.

5.    Do you have an experience you can offer? Maybe a tour of your small business or do you have a contact with someone at a restaurant, brewery, or factory?

6.    Do you own a property outside of Cincinnati that you could donate for a weekend or getaway?

7.    Send in a cash/check donation to the rectory. Please make your check out to Guardian Angels and mark your check as "Bid-N-Buy Donation."



Guardian Angels Church

6531 Beechmont Ave

Cincinnati, OH 45230

The deadline for returning donations is June 1, but sooner is better!

Registration for online bidding will open May 21.

Thank you for your generosity and support! Contact Kay Froehlich with any questions (513-624-3146/kfroehlich@gaparish.org)

Register Now for Vacation Bible School

Registration is now open for the St. Gregory the Great Family of Parishes Vacation Bible School. Children who are entering Kindergarten through 4th grade are welcome to join. 

Monday, June 23 - Thursday, June 26

9:00 am to 12:00 pm on IHM’s campus

Click here to register. Please register each child separately. Registrations after May 17th will incur a late fee.

Click here for online payment. For cash/check payment, please mail or drop off to the Guardian Angels rectory (6531 Beechmont Avenue). Make checks payable to Guardian Angels. 

See the flyer for more details. Hope you can join us—it is sure to be a fun and exciting time!

High School Youth Group

For a list of upcoming activities, click here for the April Youth Ministry Newsletter.

Stay in touch!

• General questions, email: youth@gaparish.org
• Click here to register to receive youth ministry text messages or text "SGGYOUTHGROUP" TO 84576
• Click here to sign up for the St. Gregory the Great Youth Ministry email list

Children's Liturgy of the Word

April's Children’s Liturgy of the Word will be held on the fourth Sunday of the month, 4/27 due to Easter. This program is for kids ages 3-7. If you are interested in learning more or volunteering to help, please 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

When: 2nd and 4th Wednesday every month from 8-9 pm.

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 womensfaith@gaparish.org for more information.  

Young Men’s Faith & Fellowship

Men in their 20s – 40s are invited to join the Young Men’s Faith & Fellowship group. We meet from 8:30 – 9:30 pm in Room B at Guardian Angels on the date listed below. No religious background/experience is necessary and there is no preparation required. Each session is a stand-alone topic.

If you are interested in being added to our email distribution list, please email mensfaith@gaparish.org.

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 Pre-K classes are responsible for the next donation on Monday, April 28th. 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

Summer Camps at St. Xavier

Registration has opened for ALL St. Xavier Summer Camps grades 2-8. For more information please click here.

For rising 8th-grade boys only, St. X is offering a Summer Enrichment Program (SEP). Through a mix of academic, cultural, social, and athletic activities, the Summer Enrichment Program (SEP) provides an excellent opportunity for students to become acquainted with life at St. X. Students will make a film, solve a puzzle, learn game strategies, and build and race a soap box derby car. Register your son for a fun-filled summer of meeting future classmates and having fun! Breakfast and lunch are included with the program. Breakfast will be available before classes begin (at 7:30 a.m.), and lunch is served at 11 a.m. After lunch there will be a fast-paced hour of team-based activities where students compete for prizes. Please contact John Ravenna at jravenna@stxavier.org if you have questions. Time: 8 am to 12:30 pm. Dates: June 9-27, Monday through Friday.



McNicholas High School Summer Camps

Find your way to McNicholas High School SUMMER CAMPS for fun, exploration, and creativity! We offer athletic, academic, and enrichment camps for students entering grades Kindergarten – 8th grade. Whether you want to develop your athletic skills, explore your artistic side, learn the art of French cooking, or build your STEM skills, we have something for you.

Browse all our camp offerings and register: www.mcnhs.org/camps. Questions? Contact summer@mcnhs.org. See you this summer at McNicholas!

One of the camps being offered is the Young Explorers Science Camp for grades 4-6. The camp has hands-on STEM activities including lab experiences and exhibits. Click here for details. 



Events for Grade School Girls at Saint Ursula Academy

Upcoming events at Saint Ursula Academy

Sneak Peek Mini-Open House – April 26 (11 am – 1 pm)  

6th and 7th-grade girls and their families are invited to take a Sneak Peek at Saint Ursula Academy! Join us on April 26 for a guided campus tour by our amazing student ambassadors. It’s your chance to explore the school, ask questions, and see what SUA is all about! REGISTER NOW at www.saintursulaevents.com/sneak-peek

Girls' Night PJ Paw-ty – May 9 (5 - 9 pm)

6th & 7th-grade girls, join us for an unforgettable night at the Girls' Night PJ Paw-ty! On May 9, get to know SUA through fun games, activities, and prizes! Come in your PJ’s (yes, really!) and hang out with new friends. We’ll also have dinner, and parents can join in for a Q&A session and optional tours. Don’t miss this PAWesome event – it’s going to be a blast!

REGISTER NOW at www.saintursulaevents.com/girls-night – this event is FREE and open to current 6th & 7th-grade girls.

Summer Camps at Saint Ursula Academy - June-July 

There is something for everyone this summer at Saint Ursula Academy! Does your daughter want to practice her sports skills, try a new sport, create amazing artwork, volunteer in the community, perform on stage, or explore interesting STEM topics? If so, please check out the SUA Summer Camps listing found at https://www.saintursula.org/SummerCamps.aspx.



We can't wait to see Future Bulldogs on campus this summer!

Ursuline Academy Summer Camps

Ursuline Academy is offering a variety of athletic summer camps for grade school students, including volleyball camps for rising 1st-8th graders and many other sports.  Click here for details.

Erickson Irish Dance Academy - Summer Camps

Registration is open for summer camps at Erickson Irish Dance Academy. Dancers from this academy visit GA annually to perform for our students and staff in celebration of St. Patrick's Day.

Laffalot Summer Camp

Registration is open now. Please check out the website for a camp near you.

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