Wednesday Herald

May 20, 2026

Our graduates have worked to earn their HALOs by striving to be Honest, Accountable, and Leaders to Others in the classroom, on the playground, and through their service to our school and parish community. They have set an example for our younger students through their kindness, perseverance, and willingness to lead by example. As they move on to high school, we are confident they will continue using the gifts God has given them to make a positive difference in the lives of others.

Please join me in congratulating the Class of 2026 and asking for God’s guidance and blessings as they continue to grow and develop. Thank you to our graduates for all you have given to our school and parish. You will always be an important part of the Guardian Angels family.

God Bless,

Corey Stoops

Summer Reading/Math Requirements

Required Summer Math: Summer Solution Math Books 

Each student currently in grades K-7 is required to complete a Summer Solutions Math book over the summer break. Books can be purchased through the Summer Solutions website. Please order the standards-based mathematics book for the grade level your child just completed. These books are also available in many bookstores as well as on Amazon. The book should look similar to this picture.

Required Summer Reading/Writing Assignments

In order to help students maintain their skills in Reading/Writing during the summer months, all students going into grades 1 – 8 are required the complete the assignment below. Each grade level Language Arts teacher will provide specific instructions to the students in a letter.

Students entering Grade 1: Let’s Go For a Drive by Mo Willems. 

Students entering Grade 2: Get Ready for Second Grade Amber Brown by Paula Danziger 

Students entering Grade 3: Third Grade Angels by Jerry Spinelli 

Students entering Grade 4: Summer Solutions Reading Comprehension Grade 3

Students entering Grade 5: Summer Solutions Reading Comprehension Grade 4 and

The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies 

Students entering Grade 6: Because of Mr. Terupt by Robert Buyea 

Students entering Grade 7: Please follow these links for assignments:

7thsummerReading

Summer Writing Practice

Students Entering Grade 8: The Last Book in the Universe by Rodman Philbrick 

2026-2027 FACTS Accounts and Tuition Payments

As we plan for the 2026-2027 school year, your FACTS account and the payment schedule you previously selected will roll into next school year. Payments for the 2026-2027 school year will begin in July and be processed per the information outlined above regarding your specific account. Your FACTS account will be updated with your 2026-2027 tuition balance, including any scholarships awarded, by June 30, 2026.

If you need to change your Payment Plan Option or Payment Date, please contact Jamie Wilmers at jwilmers@gaparish.org.

Update from Corey Frank

A big thank you to all those that have reached out and the support from everyone here at Guardian Angels. It has meant so much to me, Kailynn, and our friends and family.

Over the course of this next week, I will have surgery to get my port put in place for treatment and the final scan that will allow us to know the size and staging. As of now, treatment will start on June 1st, which allows me to finish the school year!

As mentioned before, we have set up a GoFundMe to help with some of the costs associated with battling cancer. Any amount donated is extremely appreciated and will go a long way to help us with this journey.

With treatment going into the summer, we will gladly share updates with everyone on how we are doing and treatment plans. Thank you so much and I am so blessed to be in such a caring community filled with amazing people.

iReady Testing is Complete for the School Year

We are pleased to inform you that iReady testing has been completed for all students. Parents and guardians may now log into their student’s iReady account to review the most recent assessment scores and progress information. Students have previously been provided with their login credentials on two separate occasions throughout the school year and should be familiar with their passwords. Should your child be unable to locate or remember their password, please contact Mrs. Jacobs at kjacobs@gaschool.org for assistance. Additionally, the accompanying letter provides guidance for families on how to access and navigate the available family information within iReady.

Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting your child’s academic growth and success.

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.

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. 

6th Grade Girl Scouts Silver Awards Food Collection

The 6h grade Girl Scouts have been working on their Silver Award. For their Silver Award, they have chosen to help with little food pantries in Mt. Washington. They collected unopened, unused and non-perishable foods that students have been donating in the cafeteria. They have also been thinking of making a big collection to stock the food pantries over the summer, since struggling families do not have access to the school free lunch program in the summer, and would like to collect as much food as possible for the families from now until the last day of school. If you want to help, please bring in extra food/snacks and put them in the bin. Thank you for your time.  

All Library Books are Due

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 Annie, Jr. Auditions

SAVE THE DATE! We don’t want you to have a hard knock life. Don’t miss auditions for Our November 2026 production of Annie Jr.

Incoming students in kindergarten – 4th grade will be held on Tuesday, August 25th at 2:45pm. Audition times will be sent out in August. We look forward to a fantastic performance!

For immediate questions please contact Meghan Zlatic (513) 317-4818 or Meghan.zlatic@gmail.com

Cane's Dine to Donate

Celebrate the full last day of school (Thursday, May 28th) by not cooking & grabbing some Cane’s from the Beechmont location!

 

IMPORTANT: You MUST tell Cane’s that you are a part of the GA fundraiser in order for us to receive credit. Cane’s has agreed to give a portion of the receipts to go toward the Class of 2027. 

The fundraiser is for lunch and/or dinner. Please feel free to spread the word! 

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.

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.

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

EXCEL Basketball 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

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.

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

Beechmont Rollarena Schools Out for Summerited time only" or "only 7 remaining!

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.

St. Ursula Academy Summer Camps

Click here to learn more about the camp opportunities at SUA!

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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 4th grade classes are responsible for the next donation on Tuesday, May 26th. 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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