Wednesday Herald

April 29, 2026

Principal for the Day

Third grader Anna Gruber took over administrative responsibilities yesterday as Principal for the Day. This was a package won at the Parish Bid and Buy last year. It was a great day filled with many administrative tasks such as completing announcements, visiting classrooms, supervising lunch duty, writing thank you cards for Teacher Appreciation Week, and preparing for meetings! As part of the major decisions she faced, she was passionate that an out of uniform day is needed! As such, all students may be out of uniform on Friday, May 1. Uniform bottoms or the approved GA sweatpants/GA gym shorts must be worn. Another part of day was for Anna to write about why she believes GA is great. Here is what she wrote!

These are my favorite things about GA:

1.      Penny Fair

2.      Monster Mash

3.      The kind people here

4.      All the teachers because all of them are so kind and funny

5.      Pep rallys

6.      New school mascot- Greg the Guardian

7.      All the sports because they are so fun (volleyball is my favorite)

8.      School playground

9.      Musicals

10.  Specials



My favorite teachers are Mrs. VonderHaar because she is so kind and does a lot of fun activities with the class. Also, I like Mrs. Moore because she is so funny. I like Ms. Myers because she is so fun and kind.

Something I would change about GA is nothing! I can’t think of anything I would change about GA.

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 Teachers, Emily Westerkamp and Lisa Peters.

Your patience, kindness, and natural ability to connect with children create a safe and joyful environment where curiosity can flourish. Starting in a new role is never easy, yet you’ve stepped in with confidence, creativity, and a genuine love for teaching that shines through each day. Thank you for helping our little angels!

Your steady presence, deep understanding of young learners, and unwavering dedication have shaped countless little lives in lasting ways. Thank you for the passion, wisdom, and love you bring to your classroom each day—you make a difference that reaches far beyond these early years. We appreciate all you do for GA!

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!

Spring Fine Arts Fair

We are in need of volunteers to help with the Art Show set-up that morning, as well as to assist with clean up the following morning. Click here to sign up.

Scholastic Book Fair Was a Great Success!

Everyone who visited our Spring Book Fair enjoyed a terrific selection of quality Scholastic books and literacy materials. Thank you to everyone who made purchases — you all helped purchase some fantastic books for our library! A special thank-you goes out to our volunteers!

Guardian Angels Penny Fair is on Friday, May 8!

All students, grades Preschool through 8th will attend an afternoon of games, prizes, music and treats!

We are in need of volunteers to help make this event a success!

To donate supplies: 2026 Penny Fair Donations

To make a monetary donation to Penny Fair: 2026 Penny Fair Cheddar Up

To volunteer at Penny Fair: 2026 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 in the coming weeks!

Kindergarten Welcome Mass is May 12th

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! 

Save the Date for the Halo Hustle

2026-2027 School Calendar

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

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

New Date for May After School Art Class, taught by Mrs. Pavely!

Instead of the original day of May 14, the new date is Thursday, May 21.

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.

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 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 Closes May 30th

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. 

Register here. For any questions, please contact Cheer Coordinator, Amanda Frommling, at afrommling@gmail.com. 

We can’t wait for an amazing season.

Go GA! ❤️💙 

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)

Introducing the “Greg the Guardian” Mascot Program! 

We are excited to announce the launch of our brand-new Greg "The Guardian" Mascot Program at Guardian Angels! Students currently enrolled in 5th–8th grade are invited to sign up to be part of the fun. Participants will have the opportunity to represent our school, build school pride, and be involved in special events throughout the year.

In addition, we are now accepting requests for mascot appearances! Whether it’s a school event, celebration, or special activity, Greg the Guardian may be able to make an appearance to bring extra energy and excitement.

Please note:

• Mascot participation is open to current Guardian Angels students in grades 5th-8th
• All appearance requests will be reviewed and approved based on availability and student participation
• Submitting a request does not guarantee an appearance

We’re looking forward to building a fun, positive, and entertaining mascot program for our school community!

Be sure to sign up or submit a request using the provided forms. Join the Program or Request an appearance

Go Angels!

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.

Simple Ways to Make Faith Real

The greatest gift we can give our children is a real relationship with Jesus. Click here for more ways to help your children know Jesus is always with them!

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.

Vacation Bible School Registration is Open



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.

VBS Volunteers are Needed!

Want to be involved in an awesome camp devoted to Exploring the Nature of God and all his wonders?

We are in need of student and adult volunteers for VBS on IHM's campus. This camp runs 9:30 am-noon each day. Volunteers arrive at 9:00 to set up and sign in. 

Students entering grades 5 through 8 and high school volunteers are encouraged to help with VBS, helping our children explore a deeper relationship with God.

Volunteer responsibilities may include leading or assisting a small group of children, escorting campers to various stations within the school building, assisting with craft time, game time, music time, or reading Bible stories to the campers.

All adults must be Safe Parish compliant. 

Please sign up adults and students entering 5th grade through high school to volunteer here.

Contact Kay Froehlich (kfroehlich@gaparish.org) or Tina Ramundo (tinar@sggparish.org) with any questions.

RSVP for the St. Gregory the Great Mass and Reception

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

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

There is no better destination for summer adventure than McNicholas High School. We offer athletic, academic, and just-for-fun camps for students entering grades K-12. Click here for more information.

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 7th grade classes are responsible for the next donation on Monday, May 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 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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