Wednesday Herald

May 7, 2025

I would like to extend a warm welcome to the new families who are joining Guardian Angels next year! Please take the time to read the Wednesday Herald each week to stay updated on all that is happening at GA. Important messages for next school year are already being included! I look forward to working with you and your children as you begin at GA!

God Bless,

Corey

Last Day of School

Our last day of school is scheduled for Friday, May 3oth. 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, student awards, and iReady results will be sent home on the final day.

Message from the Donnelly Family

Dear Guardian Angels Community,

Sarah and I want to thank all of you for the outpouring of support we received in my recent fight with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. During my battle over the last 6 years, I have discovered it truly takes a village to win the fight against cancer and no person can fight this alone. The Guardian Angels community showed so much kindness to my family with prayers, letters, gift baskets, and helping Sarah with transportation for Everett and Fiona to their activities. Our family is incredibly grateful to be a part of Guardian Angels. Thank you so much for your compassion; it helped carry my family through this difficult time.

Kind regards,

Patrick and Sarah Donnelly

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.

Spring Testing

Our iReady Spring Benchmark assessment window opens today and runs through May 21. All students in KDG-8th grade will take the Math and English Language Arts assessments during this timeframe. Grade level teachers will communicate specific testing dates/times with you so that you can talk with your child about the testing. This is the same assessment that was given in the fall and winter, and we will use data from these assessments to see how the students grew throughout the year in both subjects. Results will be sent home with report cards at the end of the school year. 

May Crowning Celebration

We will honor our Blessed Virgin Mother Mary in a special May Crowning celebration on Thursday, May 8th. All students will attend. Students are encouraged to bring one flower to add to our bouquets. The flowers can be store-bought or home-grown, but don't swipe your neighbor's flowers!

The celebration will be live-streamed at 1:30 pm.

All Library Books due May 15th

The last day to check out books from the GA Library was Thursday, May 8th, so all books should be returned the following week by Thursday, May 15th. 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.

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!

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. 

Spring Fine Arts Fair is May 15th

We are looking for volunteers to help set up the art fair on May 15th. If you are available to help during the day, please sign up here.

Picture Day Orders

LifeTouch is offering 10% off School Picture orders. Click here to order and use code S2510OFF to redeem.

Schoolbelles Measuring Event May 15th

Schoolbelles is hosting a fitting event on Wednesday, May 15th from 4-7 p.m. Stop by to have your child measured and order any uniforms you need for next year!

GA Dewey's Giveback Night is May 12th

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.

Cafeteria Volunteers Needed

We are in need of helpful hands to keep an eye on our students in grades K-8 during lunch (11am-1pm) for the second half of the school year! Please consider sharing a small part of your day to assist. All volunteers must be SafeParish trained. If you are interested, please sign up!

Spring After School Art Enrichment Classes

Finding Your Family's Rhythm This Summer

Penny Fair is Friday!

Get ready for a day of fun and excitement at the Guardian Angels Penny Fair this Friday! All students, grades Preschool through 8^th grade will attend the afternoon of games, prizes, music and treats! Students can be out of uniform- tops only with uniform bottoms or the approved GA gym shorts or GA sweatpants.

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

To donate supplies: Penny Fair Donations 

To make a monetary donation to Penny Fair: Guardian Angels PTA - Cheddar Up 

To volunteer at Penny Fair: 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)!

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! ❤️💙 

**DATE CHANGE**

Girls Volleyball Tryouts

Please note that tryout dates have been updated due to gym availability conflicts.



New Tryout Dates:

May 27th, 28th, and 29th (Age groups and exact times will be announced soon)

Registration Link: Register for GA Girls Volleyball

• Registration is open as of Monday, April 7th
• Closes Friday, May 16th

Practices will begin Early August. Season runs August - October. For more information, check out the GCCYS website or reach out to Volleyball Director Joe Julkowski at GuardianAngelsVolleyball@gmail.com

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.

Bid N' Buy

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)

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!

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.

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. 

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 8th grade classes are responsible for the next donation on Monday, May 12th. 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 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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