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Principal's Message
A Message From Mr. Corey Stoops.
Tomorrow, our 8
th grade students will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Archbishop Schnurr will preside in ceremony to unite students more firmly in their relationship with Christ; increase the gifts of the Holy Spirit in them; and render their bond with the Church more perfectly. Thank you to all parents, teachers, and catechists who played a part in preparing students for the final Sacrament of Initiation, and helping them grow in their faith. Please join me in praying for our 8
th graders.
Additionally, all 6
th and 7
th grade students participated in a spiritual retreat yesterday through NET Ministries. The focus for the retreat was exploring the deep and universal desire in our hearts for a life centered on a relationship with God. It also explored the dissatisfaction we experience when we place the things of this world before our relationship with him.
God Bless,
Corey
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School Reminders & Notes
Days Off Following Sacraments
It has been a tradition at GA for students to be off school following the sacraments of Confirmation and First Holy Communion. The 8th grade students will be off school this Friday 10/9/2015, and the 2nd grade students will be off school on Monday 5/9/2016.
Fall Break
Just a reminder: There is no school on Monday 10/19 and Tuesday 10/20.
Uniform Policy
Thursday, October 15 is the last day that shorts may be worn instead of pants, per our uniform policy. Make sure students have made the necessary adjustments to their wardrobe.
Recess Volunteers Needed
We are looking for parent volunteers to assist with recess duty on a weekly basis. If you are interested in helping, please email our volunteer coordinator,
Alisa Shirk. Ideally, we would move forward with having one parent per day of the week throughout the rest of the year. Parent volunteers would always be on duty with staff members.
Standards-Based Report Card
Thank you to those who attended the Standards-Based Report Card informational meeting last evening! Materials form the meeting are posted on Rediker. Just log into the parent portal, and look under School Announcements (which is at the bottom left side of the main screen). Please contact Corey Stoops with any questions on the updated reporting system.
Veterans Day
Save the date for Wednesday, November 11th. Our students will participate in a Veterans Day Ceremony that morning in our PC Gym. More details will follow soon.
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High School Placement Test
Preparation Courses For GA Students.
Guardian Angels is proud to offer a complimentary HSPT preparation course through Emily Mulvey at Crescendo Cincinnati. Below are the dates for the course for our 8
th grade students:
- November 5: Preliminary Test
- November 12: Follow-Up Session
- November 16, 17, 18: Preparation Courses
All courses begin at 3:15 in the Guardian Angels school library and students should bring pencil and paper. Please RSVP to
Karen Veeneman.
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Bullying Presentation Follow Up
Discussion Group For Parents
Last week, Jim Bisenius presented to students, faculty, and parents on anti-bullying strategies for students in grades KDG-8. His message was very well received by all and participants learned specific strategies to prevent bullying! Tomorrow, the presentation handout will be emailed to all families. Thank you to the PTA and Booster organizations for supporting this important presentation!
Parents are invited to join a discussion group about bullying. The group will meet on Monday nights in Room 101 in the Parish Center from 6:30-7:30. Much of the discussion will stem from the books: Masterminds and Wingmen: Helping Our Boys Cope With Schoolyard Power, Locker-Room Tests, Girlfriends, And The New Rules Of Boy World by R. Wiseman (for boys) and Queen Bees And Wannabes: Helping Your Daughter Survive Cliques, Gossip, Boyfriends, And The New Realities Of Girl World by R. Wiseman (for girls). These books, for parents and teachers, are about what happens in the lives of our children, what parents can do to assist, as well as direct information as to how we can intervene successfully. The local library can get copies; it is in audiobook form, kindle form and regular book form. Both are also available in stores and online. If you have any questions, email Joan Simpson Hoelmer (parent and clinical psychologist) at
Joan.Hoelmer@kwhco.com
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Informational Coffee
Scheduled for November 10th.
Guardian Angels School is holding its first Informational Coffee next month. It is a great opportunity for prospective families to come and learn more about our school. Details of the event are attached. If you know anyone who may be interested in GA, please share the information with them. Current families are our biggest advocates and the largest voices we have to help build our GA community. You can also pick up a flyer from the front desk in the office.
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GA Book Fair
Coming October 12-16.
 The Guardian Angels Scholastic Book Fair is rapidly approaching and we need lots of help to make it run smoothly! During the week of October 12-16, the GA Library will be transformed into a "Monster Book Fair" where reading is so much fun, you'll get goosebumps! For those of you who have volunteered at the Book Fair in the past, you know how much fun and excitement a Book Fair brings. Please use this online sign-up to choose the time that you would like to visit and help out at the Book Fair. Siblings are welcome, but volunteers must have had their VIRTUS training and background check, and be current on bulletins. Feel free to contact Mrs. Almer with any questions. Thanks so much for all of your help. We couldn't do it without volunteers like you!
As in years past, during Book Fair week, we'll be having our special
"Bring a Guest to Lunch" days. Each grade level is assigned a day when students may invite a special guest to join them for lunch and then visit the Book Fair. Click
here to see your student's "special day," what's for lunch, and RSVP.
Reservation forms are due to teachers today.
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Clothing Drive
Donations Collected October 5-16.
As we transition from summer to fall wardrobes, please consider donating your children's gently-used clothing items to GA's Annual Mission Clothing Collection. Those who are helped with our donations live in some of the poorest areas of Appalachia, Missouri, and Georgia, and are served by Glenmary Home Missionaries and Franciscan Missionaries.
This year there is a critical need for children's sizes, but all items will be gratefully accepted. We will accept clothing at school from October 5 through October 16. Just drop off your donations in Room 10, in the sixth grade hallway.
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40 Days For Life
Thank You.
Thanks to the many parishioners who came down to Planned Parenthood to pray for an end to abortions on the very first day of the fall 40 Days for Life campaign. You didn't make it? No problem! The campaign goes through November 1st. GA is looking to cover all the hours, 7am to 7pm on Thursday, October 29th. Sign up
online or check out the bulletin board in the gathering space. Hope to see you there!
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Public Outdoor Rosary Event
All Invited To Attend.
Please join us at noon, on October 10
th, for an outdoor rosary at Guardian Angels. The rosary will be said for the benefit of our nation's leaders. Service hours will be available. Please see the attached
flyer for more information.
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Music Boosters
Out-Of-Uniform Fundraiser.
The music boosters is holding an out of uniform fundraiser Friday, October 16th. This is the only Music Boosters fundraiser for the year. Students are asked to donate $1 to participate in the out of uniform day - tops only. Students must still wear uniform bottoms.
Music Boosters generates funds for school owned instruments and equipment which benefits all of our students in kindergarten through eighth grades. Music Boosters also supports the Spring Musical.
If you did not pay a Music Booster fee with your registration, and would like to still support the group, you can still turn in the dues. Just make out a check for $25 to the Music Boosters and drop off in the office.
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 Join Us For A Monster Mash
Saturday, October 24th in the GA Undercroft.
This night is for kids and parents to wear their best costume and dance the night away! We'll crank up the tunes, add food, drinks and have a ball. This is a new event so we've had a lot of questions and excitement. Please see the additional information below.
Food and Drinks
Mio's pizza, soft drinks and water are provided with your ticket. We are also collecting snacks, including cookies and chips to have at the event. Please see the sign-up genius
link if you'd like to donate.
Entertainment
We will have a DJ sponsored by Angels on Call and Photo Booth all night to add to the fun.
Pumpkin Walk
Every family is encouraged to participate in our Pumpkin Walk! Drop off your carved pumpkin in the undercroft between 4:45-6:15 on Saturday, October 24th. A prize will be awarded to the most creative pumpkin. You may take your pumpkin home with you at the end of the evening.
Costumes
Costumes are encouraged but not necessary to join in the fun! Costume contest prizes will be given for the best group, girl and boy costumes. Fr. King is also allowing people to wear costumes to 5pm Mass. Please be considerate if you are wearing costumes to Mass - nothing too scary and no masks, hats or face paint at Mass.
Tickets
We will sell tickets until we sellout. We estimate we can accommodate 100 families. Tickets are $40. Make your checks payable to Guardian Angels Parish Festival (This is a festival sponsored party). You can also buy a single ticket for $10 if your child wants to bring a friend. ALL CHILDREN NEED TO COME WITH AN ADULT - NO DROP OFFS! A flyer is
attached.
Time Talent Treasure
If you would like to volunteer or donate to the event follow our sign-up genius
link!
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Girls & Boys
Lil' Angels Athletics
Sign-Up Now.
Registration is now open for the girls & boys 2015-2016 Lil' Angels Program for members of the parish in grades K-2. Please go to gaboosters.org to register. Registration will be open until October 31. Details are attached for the Lil' Angels program. The 8 sessions will start after Thanksgiving and finish by March 1. First grade will be on Friday at 3:00PM; the other grades will be after school on the weekday that the coaches determine. If you are interested in coaching, or have questions please contact John Slaboch.
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Girls Basketball
Evaluation Dates.
Registration is now open for the 2015-2016 GCCYS basketball season for members of the parish. Please go to gaboosters.org to register. Evaluations for girls in 6-8 are scheduled for this Saturday and October 24th. Details are attached.
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Girl Scouts
Open to 2nd Grade Girls.
Calling all second grade girls. We are starting a 2nd grade Brownies troop. Our first meeting will be Thursday October 15 from 3-4pm in Bishop Rehring Hall. We will then meet the third Thursday of the month for a meeting and have an activity once a month, most likely on Saturdays. If your daughter is interested, please come and check us out. We will provide all registration information at the 1st meeting. We are really looking forward to working with your daughters.
Jan Baker, Flo Dwyer and Amy Smith
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Upcoming School Masses
Students will attend grade level Masses during the week of October 12th. The schedule is as follows:
Tuesday: Grades 4-6
Wednesday: Grades 7-8
Thursday: Grades 1-3
Parents and other family members are invited to attend any Mass your child will be attending. You are also welcome to bring any younger siblings with you.
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Other News & Announcements
Box Tops Collection
The Guardian Angels PTA is collecting Box Tops and Labels for Education from various consumer products. GA students can submit labels to their homeroom teachers and all parishioners can drop off labels in the special collection envelope located on the bulletin board in the Church Gathering Space.
The labels and box tops are picked up at the following dates October 29, November 19, January 28, February 25, March 24, and May 12.
We used the funds earned to purchase indoor recess games and outdoor recess equipment. Please start collecting Box Tops and Labels for Education today and help us make this year even
more successful!
Youth Ministry Event
Our sixth through eighth grade students are invited to participate in the Archdiocese's upcoming youth rally. The high energy event will include music, skits, adoration, and guest speakers. It is Saturday, October, 17th from 5:00-9:00pm at Moeller High School. There will also be a session for parents to attend. Bradley Barnes is coordinating the GA effort so please
email him
directly if you would like to attend. A flyer with more information is
attached
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Cookie Ministry
Guardian Angels School Cookie Ministry teams up with the Parish Parish Peanut Butter group to feed families in need. The Peanut Butter group makes 1,500 peanut butter and bologna 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. They do need to be bagged, two treats per bag.
Ms. Myres's 3rd grade class is responsible for the next donation on Monday, October 12th.
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. Register your rewards card
online and select Guardian Angels as your beneficiary. 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. In the 3rd quarter, we received $2,701.37 (196 households elected GA as beneficiary). Enrolling does NOT impact the points you use to redeem for discounts at the pump but supporters are required to re-register every year.
Growing In Faith
Growing In Faith is a monthly publication produced by a company in Virginia. It offers our parishioners advice for living the Catholic faith, guidance about prayer, insights into Catholic traditions, and explanations about seasonal feasts and celebrations. For the latest edition, click
here.
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Earn Tuition Reimbursements
Guardian Angel's PTA is happy to introduce a restructured gift card program for this school year. Shop With Scrip turns everyday shopping into cash for Guardian Angels and a rebate off your tuition. You can purchase gift cards in one of three ways from over 400 retailers. Click
here
for a complete list of participating retailers. The cost of the gift card is full price. The retailer rebates range from 2-14%. Your family (or whoever you designate) and GA PTA will split the rebate 50/50. Any shopping done (rebates earned) from now until December 31, 2015 will be used for the 2016-17 school year. In January, you will receive notification of the amount of rebate off of your tuition. From Jan. 1, 2016-Dec. 31, 2016, any rebates earned will be used for the 2017-18 school year.
The 50% that is donated to the GA PTA is a tax write off as well. It's a WIN WIN! 50% of the rebate goes off of your tuition or the other 50% is a tax write off!
How do I start?
Attached are the instructions to get started but here are a couple of additional things that you should know.
1. Physical gift cards will be purchased twice a month (15th and 30th) and either sent home with a student or left in the office to pick up (depending on the amount of gift card).
2. You can print out a gift card from your home before you shop or email your gift card to someone as a gift.
3. Gift cards can be purchased from your phone using the My Scrip Wallet mobile site. You purchase the gift card, it is available within minutes, scanned and that easily, you will earn rebates!
4. You MUST set up PRESTO PAY which is Shop WIth Scrip's bank withdraw system. The PTA does not accept any sort of payment for the gift cards, it is an automatic debit from your checking account. This takes 2-3 days to confirm your bank account, so don't delay in setting up Presto Pay!
5. We will need to get a Guardian Angels PTA Shop With Scrip Agreement Form from you that we will email to you for you to print out after you sign up. This is simply a form stating that we are not forcing you to donate money to the PTA, it is then possible for you to write your PTA rebate portion of the donation off on your taxes.
6. Any family member, friend, or neighbor can use the Shop With Scrip program and designate your family as the recipient of the rebate. We will need to get the agreement form from each family who signs up as well.
7. Should we have a shopper that does not want to use the 50% of their rebate towards a tuition credit, you can designate the Guardian Angels Tuition Assistance Program as the recipient of the rebate.
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Events Open To Guardian Angels Families
Join the McNicholas Boosters for an awesome "Day at the Races" Saturday, October 17th. The cost is $40 per person, which includes a bus ride to Keeneland, admission tickets, light appetizers, and drinks. A flyer with more information is
attached.
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