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Wednesday Herald
August 5, 2026
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Staffing Update
Recently, Kayla Hartzler informed us that she has accepted another professional opportunity and will not be returning to Guardian Angels for the 2026–2027 school year. During her 5 years at GA, Kayla made a meaningful impact on our school community through her dedication to our first-grade students. She consistently created engaging, hands-on learning experiences that fostered curiosity, excitement, and a love of learning. Please join me in thanking Kayla for her commitment to Guardian Angels and wishing her well as she begins this next chapter in her career.
Fortunately, we were very successful in the hiring process are excited to welcome Grace Driscoll as our new first grade teacher. Grace graduated from Miami University with a degree in Strategic Communications & English and then recently graduated from Mount St. Joseph University with a Master of Arts in Teaching! She has experience teaching several primary grades through university placements and also worked as a classroom aide for four years. Through the interview process, Grace highlighted the importance of building strong relationships with students & parents and demonstrated strong knowledge of early literacy learning. Please join me in welcoming Grace to GA!
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New Parent Orientation
We are welcoming many new families to the GA community for the 2026-2027 school year! We will host a New Parent Orientation session on Thursday, August 13 at 6 pm in the undercroft. This event will provide new parents with the opportunity to meet with school administration, learn about important policies/procedures, ask questions concerning the upcoming school year, and socialize with other new parents. Please RSVP for this event using this link so that we can appropriately plan for the orientation session. Preschool/Pre-K will hold separate orientation sessions.
At this event, PTA will be opening their used uniform collection from 5:30-7:30. Please take advantage of these free used uniforms to be given to new parents!
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Upcoming Dates
- August 17, 2:15-3:00: Meet and Greet for KDG-8 students with last names beginning with A-M. Students may drop off school supplies to their classrooms, meet their teacher, and enjoy a tasty treat on their way out!
- August 18, 2:15-3:00: Meet and Greet for KDG-8 students with last names beginning with N-Z. Students may drop off school supplies to their classrooms, meet their teacher, and enjoy a tasty treat on their way out!
- August 19: First Day of School!
To help with a smooth transition of our kindergarteners, we will implement a staggered start to their school year. Students with last names beginning with letters A-M will attend on Wednesday, August 19 and students with last names beginning with letters N-Z will attend on Thursday, August 20. All students will attend on Friday, August 21. A separate communication about preschool/pre-k will be sent this week.
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Student Homeroom Assignments and Schedules Access
An email was sent to new parents to set your Rediker account. Rediker is open, providing families the opportunity to log in, view homeroom assignments, schedules and familiarize yourself with the program. This program will house weekly assignments and grades for students grades 4-8. It is important that you keep this log in information and check weekly on your student.
If you have any questions regarding homeroom placement or scheduling, please email Mrs. Jacobs at kjacobs@gaschool.org
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Volunteers Needed to Distribute Textbooks to Classrooms
We need junior high student volunteers to help distribute textbooks to classrooms next Tuesday, August 11 from 11:30-2:30. Snacks & drinks will be provided. If your child is interested in lending a hand, please use the sign-up genius to register. Students can meet in the school office at 11:30.
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School Administrative Change- Contact Information
Please send all messages intended for our administrative assistant, Katie Caccavari, to kcaccavari@gaschool.org. Do not continue to use Cindy Sizemore’s email address.
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Attendance Line
All families must call the school office at 513-624-3141 for any attendance-related changes. This includes if a student is going to be absent or tardy, a change is needed for how a student will get home, or if a student needs to go home early. Calling will confirm that the school receives the message. Parents can call the school office at the number above at any time. Do not email changes to attendance/pick-up; always call the school office.
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All Call Emergency Test
Next Tuesday, August 11, we will conduct an initial test of our emergency notification system. All parents will receive both a text message and an automated voice message. If you do not receive an automated voice call and a text message, please contact Katie Jacobs. The emergency notification system will be used when all-school communications are necessary in events such as a change in school operation due to weather
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Lunch Service
Kaldi's Catering Services provides GA students with lunch offerings each day. Parents need to set up and pre-order lunches through the EZ Schools Apps platform. Limited lunch items are available for students who have active accounts with available funds on the day of service. Please create an account if you don't already have one.
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SafeParish Training
We appreciate all our parent involvement on campus! To volunteer at Guardian Angels School or attend activities during the school day (class parties, lunch room volunteers, coaching, etc.) you must be SafeParish trained. Contact Joan Schoenhoeft with questions.
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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!
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Extended Care
Guardian Angels School offers an Extended Day Program from 2:45-6 p.m. for students at our school. If interested, please complete the registration form found in your Rediker account.
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School Supply Lists Are Available
If you have not purchased school supplies, please visit the GA website to see the list for your child's grade level.
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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
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School Masses
Join us for the First Mass of the school year, Tuesday, August 25 at 8:15 am.
We will offer one all school Mass per week, typically on Tuesdays. The schedule may change based on Holy Days and other liturgies.
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2026-2027 School Calendar
Our 2026-2027 school calendar has been formally approved and can be found through this link.
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Save the Date: Guardian Angels Parish Picnic
Guardian Angels will hold its annual Feast of the Guardian Angels parish picnic on Sunday, September 27th, immediately following 10 am Mass. More details, including information about how to RSVP, will follow soon.
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Children's Choir
Mr. Spencer is seeking to establish a children’s choir for the 2026-2027 school year that will primarily sing for the Tuesday Morning (8:15AM) School Mass and selected scheduled liturgies on the weekend. A registration form is included with a schedule of events for 2026-2027. Rehearsals will begin September 2, 2026. If you have questions, please reach out to Matt Spencer, Associate Director of Worship at matts@sggparish.org of call (513) 624-3149.”
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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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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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COMMUNITY NEWS
CPS Back to School Event: August 8th
As part of the event, CPS Transportation will host a Bus Safety Experience where families and students can board yellow buses and learn important school bus safety procedures from transportation staff. In addition, a Metro bus will be onsite with Metro staff available to answer parents’ questions regarding student transportation services.
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McNicholas High School
Explore McNicholas High School this fall and learn more about how you can Find Your Brilliance as a Rocket!
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Shadow Days – Click here to schedule.
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Apply – Applications for admissions, scholarships, SAIL Program, and financial aid are open from September 1 through November 16.
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Information Sessions- September 30, October 13, 29 and November 13.
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Open House- October 25
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Future Rocket Sports Night-- Football: August 21 or Girls Volleyball and/or Boys Soccer match(es): October 1. Free admission to grade school students!
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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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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 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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