Wednesday Herald

May 28, 2025

Details for the closing day are listed below. Please remember that all students must be picked up at 10:30 am on Friday. Bussing in the morning is available; however, students will not have bus transportation at the end of the day for the 10:30 am dismissal.

If you have any questions throughout the summer, please call the school office (513-624-3141). You can also email Cindy Sizemore or Corey Stoops. If you need to be on campus, please call/email ahead of time to make sure the building is open. The office will be closed throughout July.

In closing, thank you for sending your angels to GA this school year. I cherish each student and have truly enjoyed interacting with them as they developed throughout the year. Guardian Angels School is a special place because of the people who make this an outstanding community! May God bless each community member for a safe and fun summer! I look forward to seeing all our angels again in 82 days as we begin the 2025-2026 school year!

All my life’s a circle, sunrise and sundown.

The moon rose through the nighttime,

‘Till the daybreak comes around.

All my life’s a circle, but I can’t tell you why

The seasons spinning ‘round again.

The years keep rolling by.

God bless,

Corey

Last Wednesday Herald of the School Year

With the 2024-2025 school year ending on Friday, this will be our last Wednesday Herald of the year. We will resume this communication in August as we approach the 2025-2026 school year.

2025-2026 School Year Tuition Payments

Due to the EdChoice Scholarship and Ohio proposed budget pending approval, first tuition payments for the 2025-2026 school year will take place in August. This first payment will take place after we receive the EdChoice Scholarship award amount for each student that takes advantage of the EdChoice program, eliminating the need for refund checks to be distributed to families. We will notify families as soon as we receive award amounts for the state and are able to finalize tuition balances in your FACTS account. Please note, if you are on a monthly payment plan, there will be 9 payments for the school year, with the last payment taking place in April. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Jamie Wilmers at JWilmers@gaparish.org.

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

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.

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.

2025-2026 Head Servers

Congratulations to our newly appointed Head Servers for the 2025-2026 school year—Jimmy Gruber, Molly Kathmann, Aubree Mathews, Katie Myers, and AJ Stewart. May God bless them in their ministry to our parish!

Save the Date for the 2025 Halo Hustle

Cookie Ministry

Thank you for your donations to the Cookie Ministry this year. The Peanut Butter group really appreciates your support. They minister to the needy at St. Francis Seraph Soup Kitchen all year, so your donations over the summer are much needed. They put together a lunch sack on Tuesday mornings, so your donations should be dropped off on Mondays. Your donation of cookies, brownies, rice krispie treats, etc adds a sweet treat to the lunches our peanut butter group makes for the needy of the St. Francis Seraph Soup Kitchen. Treats can be homemade or store-bought, but should be individually packaged (2 cookies per bag). They are also in need of juice boxes or pouches and prepackaged snacks like chips, pretzels, cheez-its, etc.

If you would like to help put together the lunches or drive them down to St. Francis Seraph, contact Kathy Hosking at 513-232-0958. Thank you for your help!

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. 

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.

GA Golf – Fall Season Sign-Ups Now Open!
 

We're excited to welcome 6th–8th grade boys and girls with prior golf experience to join us for the upcoming Fall Season. This is a great opportunity to continue building skills, having fun, and competing with peers who share a love for the game. Click here to sign up.

Boys Summer Basketball Camp

Xcel Boys Basketball Camp (Run by Coach Tim Monahan) 

Date: Tuesday, June 17^th - Friday, June 20th

Time: 9am - 1:00pm

Grades: 2^nd - 9^th (Incoming)

To register, visit www.cincyball.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! ❤️💙 

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.

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.

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.

The following donations are still being accepted:

1. Check out the Amazon Wish List. Click here to view the list.
2. Lottery tickets in any amount.
3. 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.
4. 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

Tags of requested donations are set up in the gathering space. Take a tag and return it to the rectory with your donation. Don't forget to include your name so I know who to thank! Gift cards are needed for entertainment, restaurants, and shopping. Last minute donations will be accepted only until Wednesday, June 4.

Bidding will begin on Thursday, June 12 at 7:00 am until 8:00 pm on Sunday, June 15. 

Pick up of winning items will be Tuesday, June 17 and Wednesday, June 18 from 5:00-8:00 pm each day at the school entrance.

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

LifePrep for 8th Graders

All St. Gregory the Great 8th Graders will have the opportunity to participate in an exciting new program next year that facilitates the fine tuning of key life skills: self-awareness, communicating, relationship-building, decision-making, generating and managing income, time management, and other key skills, all with a Christian mindset. We will meet monthly from September through April as a group on the first Wednesday of the month from 7:00pm-8:30pm in the Youth Room on IHM’s campus; and then once more for 20-30 mins each month during the 3rd week (times and locations TBD) in a 1:1 meeting with a teen life coach. Please see the LifePREP brochure or contact Steve Von Hoene, Associate Director of Youth Evangelization stevevh@sggparish.org , for more information.

Mass Over the Summer

Travelling over the summer? Try out a different Catholic church by the beach, in the mountains or even in another country! Go to www.masstimes.org and type in your location to find a Mass near you.

Vacation Bible School



Please pray for our youngest angels participating in our summer Vacation Bible School June 23-26. Adult, Junior high and high school volunteers are still needed Click here to sign up.

Student Summer Volunteer Opportunities

Looking for summer volunteer opportunities for your child? Will they be entering 7th-12th grade? We'd love to welcome them to our Saint Gregory the Great team of student leaders. Click here to sign up.

High School Youth Group

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

Stay in touch!

• General questions, email: YouthMinistry@SGGparish.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

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.

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. Click here for more information

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. 

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

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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