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Wednesday Herald
May 21, 2025
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Principal/Assistant Principal for the Day
Third graders Zoe Pawelec and Kennedy Lovett took over administrative responsibilities last week by serving as Principal & Assistant 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 conducting a lockdown, completing announcements, attending meetings, and supervising classrooms. As part of the major decisions they faced, they were passionate that an out-of-uniform day is needed! As such, all students may be out of uniform on Friday, May 23rd. Uniform bottoms or the approved sweatpants must be worn. Another part of day was for Zoe to write about why she believes GA is great. Here is what she wrote!
GA is great because we have awesome specials like art, gym, music, and Spanish. We also have recess two times a day, which is pretty awesome. The teachers are very nice and comforting. Our nurse, Elizabeth Piles, has very nice treatment if needed. Lockers get handed out in fourth grade. There is a raffle for the parents to try and get their kid to be the principal for the day!
By Zoe Pawelec
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Summer Assignments
Math
Each student entering 1st-8th grades 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.
Reading
In order to help students maintain their skills in Reading during the summer months, all students going into grades 1 – 8 are asked to read one required book as listed below.
Grade Level - Title of book
1 - Let's Go for a Drive, by Mo Willems
2 - Get Ready for Second Grade, Amber Brown, by Paula Danziger
3 - Third Grade Angels, by Jerry Spinelli
4 - Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, by Judy Blume
5 - The Lemonade War, by Jacqueline Davies
6 - Because of Mr. Terupt, by Rob Buyea
7 - Please follow this link for more details.
8 - The Last Book in the Universe, by Rodman Philbrick
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Celebrating Our Staff
At yesterday’s all-school Mass, we celebrated three of our faculty members and their years of service to Guardian Angels. Angie Smith and Margaret Dorson-King celebrated 25 years of teaching at Guardian Angels. Additionally, we celebrated Matt Musselman and his retirement from CPS. We are so grateful for their many years of dedication to GA.
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Last Day of School
Our last day of school is scheduled for Friday, May 30th. 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 student awards will be sent home on the final day.
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Cafeteria Schedule
The cafeteria will be closed during the final week of school. The final day for hot lunches to be served is Friday, May 23rd.
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School Supply Kits Available to Order for Next Year
School supply kits for kindergarten through 8th grade are now available to purchase for the coming year. It offers convenience for parents to have all of your child's needed items collected and ready for the start of the school year. The prepared kits are delivered to your home before classes begin.
Participation in this program is not required. When ordering supply kits, or purchasing your own supplies, remember to use the list for the grade your child will be entering, NOT his/her current grade. All students entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grade must have a Texas-Instruments TI-30Xa calculator, so please purchase one if needed.
Click here to order your child's supply kit. If parents would like to shop on their own, grade-level supply lists can be found here.
The deadline to order supply kits is July 1st.
Preschool families will get information from their teachers about their supplies.
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Book Swap in the Library
It is hard to believe that we are already facing the end of the school year! To celebrate, we are having a “Book Swap” in the library May 12th-23rd. Clean off those home bookshelves and bring in gently used books to trade for new books for summer. There is no limit on the number of books brought in, but please make sure they are appropriate for our school and in good condition. For every book brought in, students will receive a ticket to trade in for another book. Any leftover books will be donated. What a great way to “spring clean” and get some new books for summer reading!
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Cafeteria Position
We’re excited to announce a part-time job opening in our elementary school cafeteria! This is a fun, fast-paced position perfect for parents who want to stay connected to their children’s school day. You’ll be helping to prepare and serve meals, work with a friendly team, and enjoy the chance to see your kids every day. If you’re looking for a rewarding way to get involved in our school community while working part-time, we’d love to have you join us!
Please contact Tricia Mathers at 513-324-7532.
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Save the Date for The Lion King, Jr. Auditions
Students in kindergarten through fourth grade are invited to participate in our upcoming production of Disney The Lion King Jr. Auditions will be held at Guardian Angels Parish Center on Tuesday, August 26th from 2:45– 4 pm.
Sign up for an audition slot by visiting www.performingartsinc.net. The link will be live in August. In the left menu, select GA Musical under the School Musicals heading and click on the hyperlink text to the signup genius. Prepare a short segment (up to 30 seconds in length) of a song of your choosing to be sung without accompaniment. On the website, there are monologues to practice (available in August). They can be read/memorized. If you cannot read, we will be happy to help you.
The cost is $100. Everyone will get a part. You can make your payment on the Performing Arts website prior to your audition. All fees are due at the time of auditions. (No refunds will be given).
You are required to provide your own costume. We will be offering an option to rent your costume from Spotlight Costume Company (like we have in the past). There will be an additional cost for this service (TBD based on role). More information can be found here.
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Boys Summer Basketball Camp
Xcel Boys Basketball Camp (Run by Coach Tim Monahan)
Date: Tuesday, June 17th - Friday, June 20th
Time: 9am - 1:00pm
Grades: 2nd - 9th (Incoming)
To register, visit www.cincyball.com
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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! ❤️💙
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Girls Volleyball Tryouts Are Next Week!
Late registration is open and will be accepted through Friday, May 23rd. To register, click here.
All tryouts will take place in the PC Gym. If you registered for recreational only, your daughter only needs to attend the first tryout for her age group. *NOTE* tryout with the grade for NEXT school year (a 4th grader this year needs to tryout with 5th grade).
Tuesday, May 27th in the PC Gym
3rd Grade - 3:00-4:15pm
4th Grade - 4:15-5:45pm
5th Grade - 5:45-7:00pm
Wednesday, May 28th 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
Thursday, May 29th in the PC Gym
6th Grade - 3:00-4:15pm
7th Grade - 4:30-5:45pm
8th Grade - 6:00-7:15pm
If you have any questions, email VB Director Joe Julkowski at GuardianAngelsVolleyball@gmail.com
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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.
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St. Gregory the Great Mass & Reception
You are invited to the Annual St. Gregory the Great Family of Parishes Mass & Reception at Mount St. Mary's Seminary on Tuesday, June 10 where a special blessing will be given to Fr. Sunberg wishing him well in his new assignment.
What: Annual St. Gregory the Great Family of Parishes Mass & Reception
Where: Mount St. Mary's Seminary, 6616 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45230
When: Tuesday, June 10 at 6pm, reception in the cafeteria and courtyard to follow
Who: St. Gregory the Great Family of Parishes parishioners, families & friends
Why: To come together in faith and community
PLEASE RSVP HERE BY JUNE 2.
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Mental Health First Aid Training
The SGG Mental Wellness Ministry is pleased to host Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training on Saturday June 28th, from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm (Guardian Angels Undercroft). MHFA is a premier training course for people who want to support those with mental health challenges or just want to increase their knowledge of mental health conditions and their impact on individuals, families, and the community. The registration deadline is June 6th. For registration details and questions: Contact Carl Paternite at 513-255-1367 or carlpaternite@gmail.com.
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Bid N' Buy
Registration is now open for our Bid-N-Buy! To register, click here.You can view the great offerings we have so far with more items being added daily.
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)
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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!
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High School Youth Group
For a list of upcoming activities, click here for the May Youth Ministry Newsletter.
Stay in touch!
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Children's Liturgy of the Word
Children’s Liturgy of the Word is back at Guardian Angels Parish 10 a.m. Mass on the third Sunday of every month. This program is for kids ages 3-7. If you are interested in learning more or volunteering to help, please email alisonr@sggparish.org.
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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.
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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.
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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. Click here for more information
If you are interested in being added to our email distribution list, please email mensfaith@gaparish.org.
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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.
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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.
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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 6th grade classes are responsible for the next donation on Tuesday, May 27th. A complete schedule for the school year is attached.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Events for Grade School Girls at Saint Ursula Academy
Upcoming events at Saint Ursula Academy
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!
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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.
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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.
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Laffalot Summer Camp
Registration is open now. Please check out the website for a camp near you.
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