Wednesday Herald

May 13, 2026

Our last day of school is scheduled for Friday, May 29th. As tradition, we will conclude the year with our Circle Song Mass! On this final day, bus service will be available in the morning, but there will be no bus transportation for dismissal. All students must be picked up from school. Mass begins at 9 am. After mass, students will return to their classrooms, and all students will be dismissed at 10:30 am. Report cards, student awards, and iReady results will be sent home on the final day.

As we bring another wonderful school year to a close, let us continue to place our Guardian Angels community in the loving care of our Blessed Mother. May Mary pray for our students, families, and staff as we celebrate the many joyful moments of these final weeks and give thanks for all God has done throughout this year. Through her example of faith, joy, and trust in God, may we finish the school year with grateful hearts and continue to grow closer to Christ each day.

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 our Preschool Aide, Angela Wray.

Angela has a gentle way to guide and encourage our youngest angels. She makes a difference in their growth and happiness. Thank you for helping our littlest angels. 

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!

Summer Reading/Math Requirements

As we want our students to continue in their academic growth throughout the summer, we will post all summer reading/math assignments in the herald next week.

Last Day of School

Our last day of school is scheduled for Friday, May 29th. Bus service will be available in the morning, but there will be no bus transportation for dismissal. All students must be picked up from school. We will conclude the school year at Mass with the circle song. Mass begins at 9 am. After mass, students will return to their classrooms and all students will be dismissed at 10:30 am. Report cards and iReady results will be sent home on the final day.

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.

Cafeteria Schedule

During the final week of school, all students will need to pack a lunch. Students will eat in the cafeteria, but the cafeteria will not serve lunch. The final day for hot lunches to be served is Friday, May 22nd.

School Outstanding Lunch Accounts

Please check your child's Kaldi’s lunch account. There are many outstanding balances that need to be paid by the end of the school year. 

Please log in with the link here to make a payment. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. (jeremy@kaldiscatering.com)

We greatly appreciate your cooperation and urgency in this. 

All Library Books due May 14th

The last day to check out books from the GA Library was Thursday, May 7th, so all books should be returned the following week by Thursday, May 14th. Overdue notices will be sent out weekly until the end of the school year. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Leach at hleach@gaschool.org . No library books may be kept over the summer.

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.

Lost and Found Moved- Check for Your Child's Belongings!

Many of the Lost and Found items have been moved to the PC lobby for your convenience. Please take a look during drop off, at games, etc. for your child's lost items.

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! ❤️💙 

Angel Cup is May 23rd

We're looking forward to celebrating our GA Spring Soccer teams with matches all day, Saturday, May 23rd. Please see the signup link and help out, share or spread the word any way you can. 

We'll have a ton of fun things going on throughout the day at the pavilion from FCC tix raffles to face paint booths!

GA Volleyball Spirit Wear Store is NOW OPEN!

Players, parents, family, and fans — if you’re looking to gear up for next season, now’s the time! We’ve opened our online spirit wear and warmup store featuring plenty of great GA Volleyball apparel and gear.

• Order Deadline: May 29
• All orders will be delivered directly to your home.



Don’t miss your chance to stock up and show your GA pride all season long!

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 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

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

Sometimes things don't always go as planned. and we need to adjust. Click here for more ways to help your children remember what matters most — their relationship with Jesus.

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

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: 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.

Future Rocket Sports Night: Join us to cheer on our Junior Varsity Boys Baseball and Varsity Girls Softball teams at 5:00pm and Varsity Girls Lacrosse at 6:30pm. Stay for one or all three! All games are at Penn Station Stadium on McNicholas' campus. Grade/middle school students are admitted free. Register 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 5th grade classes are responsible for the next donation on Monday, May 18th. 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.

Stay connected to GA through the following social media platforms:

Helpful Links

If you have news to share with our community, please send it in through the link above labeled Send In News For The Herald. Information is due on Friday; the week before you would like the news to be included in our newsletter.

GUARDIAN ANGELS SCHOOL

513.624.3141

GASCHOOL.ORG