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Principal's Message
A Message From Mr. Corey Stoops.
I look forward to seeing everyone at conferences next week and wish everyone a blessed Thanksgiving! This time of year always reminds me of my many blessings - faith, family, and profession! I am truly thankful for the outstanding GA community, full of dedicated teachers and parents. Thank you for sharing your angels with us! I am happy to come to GA each day because of the joys your children bring to me and the school! I hope everyone enjoys the extended break next week and is able to spend time with family and friends.
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Report Cards
Available Online Friday
Report Cards and student awards will be available for families on Friday, November 20 at 2:00pm. We will post the report cards to each student's account through our new parent-teacher portal, Rediker PlusPortals. A hard copy will not be sent to families as we have in the past.
To access your child's report card:
Step 1:
Log into your Rediker PlusPortal's account, either through this
link
or the tab on the school website.
Your username is your email address.
If you do not know your username and/or password, email our Technology Coordinator,
Bob Buck
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Step 2:
Click on the E-Locker option in the blue bar above your child's name.
Step 3:
Click on the E-Portfolio tab.
Each child will be listed individually in the E-Portfolio along with his/her report card and any awards he/she may receive. Click on the blue arrow to the right of the document description to download the item to view.
Student Progress Updates and Awards will be posted at 2:00pm on Friday, November 20th.
If you experience any technical difficulties accessing your child's report card or award, please contact Bob Buck at 624-2190. He will be available by telephone at the school until 5:30pm. Or you can email him at anytime.
Academic concerns should be addressed through the classroom or specialty teacher at conferences next week.
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Schools News & Reminders
No School For Students Next Week
Students will not have school the entire week of Thanksgiving (November 23-27). However, Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, November 23 from 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM and also on Tuesday, November 24 from 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM. Conferences will be 15 minutes in length. You will be notified of your scheduled conference time today. The teachers are looking forward to meeting with you to discuss your child's academic progress this school year!
Cafeteria Volunteers Needed
We are in need of cafeteria volunteers for the 5
th Monday this month! If you are able to volunteer on Monday 11/30, please e-mail
Kate Storms. We would really appreciate your help! Thank you!
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Food Allergy Policy
Better Clarification From School Committee.
There are many children at Guardian Angels who have severe food allergies, including several with life-threatening allergies to peanuts and tree nuts (walnuts, almonds, pecans, etc.) To ensure the safety of all children at our school, Guardian Angels has instituted a food allergy policy that bans peanut and tree nut products from all classrooms. According to the policy, all food being brought into and potentially consumed in a classroom must meet the following standards:
- Everything brought in must be in the package in which it was purchased with the ingredients listed on a label that can be clearly read;
- Ingredients must not contain peanuts/tree nuts;
- Ingredients must not contain traces of peanuts/tree nuts or be manufactured on the same equipment that may have processed products with peanuts/tree nuts.
The policy applies to any and all food that enters the classroom threshold, including:
- Birthday treats;
- Classroom holiday parties;
- Treats brought in by classroom volunteers (parent readers, etc.);
- Treats brought in for special occasions (birth of a sibling, etc.);
- Food used in classroom activities;
- Food related to required events that are closely tied to curriculum (GA Medal reception, etc.)
Please note that any food that is sent to a classroom and determined as questionable or unsafe will not be distributed to the class.
In order to make things easier for parents, GA has identified a peanut/tree nut free safe snack list from snacksafely.com. This is a comprehensive list that identifies nut-free snack brands that can be purchased in stores and sent to school. This list is located on the GA web site. Please take note that the list is updated every two weeks to keep up with manufacturing and supply chain changes. To ensure the safety of our students, we ask that you reference this list when purchasing treats and snacks to be sent into a classroom.
Currently, the GA food allergy policy does not apply to:
- Students' lunches
- Students' morning snacks
- Food distributed as part of extracurricular activities (after school sports, etc.)
- Food at voluntary, onsite special events (Penny Fair, Monster Mash, etc.)
- Food at voluntary, offsite school events (incoming class parties, etc.)
- Food sold for fundraising events (bagel sales, etc.)
Please be mindful of nut allergies in your child's class when sending in morning snacks for your child.
If a nut allergy exists in your child's class, the teacher will enforce cleaning and handwashing protocols after snacks are eaten to ensure the safety of all children in the classroom.
Teachers will communicate to parents in advance of any situation that causes lunch to be eaten in a classroom. Additional safety measures will be taken in the classroom on these days to ensure the safety of students with nut allergies.
Additional accommodations for student food allergies outside of peanuts/tree nuts that are present in your child's classroom will be communicated to parents by the teacher.
If there are any questions or concerns regarding GA's food allergy policy, please contact Corey Stoops.
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Thanksgiving Food Collection
Benefits St. Vincent de Paul.
Our collection for our St. Vincent de Paul Thanksgiving drive began last week. We are asking students in each grade level to bring in different items. The goal is to supply enough food for 100 families in the Mt. Washington area to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal. Attached is a list with more details about what is being collected. The food drive runs through November 19th.
On Behalf of St. Vincent De Paul, we would like to send many thanks to all of the students and teachers at Guardian Angels. The
Pennies for Pies program was a huge success again this year! You collected over $1400.00. Mr. Rowekamp's class managed to collect the most: $231.45! We will use the money to buy pies and bread for both Thanksgiving and Christmas for our neighbors in need in Mt. Washington. You are all true Angels.
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Benefits Angels On Call.
Yes, that time of year is upon us! Time to order your Christmas poinsettias! These beautiful holiday plants from Diefenbach Greenhouse come in an array of colors, sizes and prices. They are perfect for home or office decor, and as gifts for family, friends and business associates! These poinsettias always receive rave reviews!! And the best part of ordering your poinsettias through GA is that you will be supporting families in need within our parish through Angels on Call! Click
here for the order form and more details on the plants. Deadline for orders is November 20 and pick up will be December 3. Any questions can be directed to
aoc@gaparish.org.
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Yearbook Sales
Purchased Your Yearbook Today.
Want to remember all of the fun we have this year? Purchase a GA Yearbook! Order forms went home last week with your student and are due this Friday, November 20. Checks may be made payable to Lifetouch or order
online (Yearbook ID Code # 8713116) to pay with a credit card. Yearbooks are $17 and upgrades are available, including hardcover, personalization, and current events insert. Questions? Contact
Mrs. Almer.
And new this year... Do you take lots of pictures? We need your help! Did you know that members of our school community can upload images for consideration in the yearbook? You can upload images all school year
online to be considered for the yearbook.
Community Image Upload Site Access Code: YIULGJ
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365 Lotto
PTA Fundraiser.
The 365 Lotto is one of the PTA's biggest fund raisers and also gives you the opportunity to win money! The Lotto tickets came home with the youngest or only child in your family. The 365 Lotto tickets are $20 each and there are only a limited number of tickets sold. There is a winner every day of 2016 beginning January 1 with different prize levels throughout the year. These make great gifts as well!
Also, for every four tickets your family sells, your name will be entered into a drawing for an Apple iPad. The winner will be chosen at the Christmas Concert on December 13th.
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Fundraisers Benefiting 8th Grade Trip To D.C.
Skyline Dining Event.
With holiday cooking quickly approaching, don't miss an opportunity to get out of the kitchen. On Thursday, November 19, Skyline is hosting a Dining Event to benefit our 8th graders' trip to Washington DC. Dine-in or carry out at the Beechmont/Markley location between 5:00pm and 9:00pm, present this
flyer at check-out, and our 8th grade will receive 20% of your check. Bring your appetite, and your spare change! There will also be a raffle featuring a Skyline goodie basket as well as many other fun items! Come hungry and help our 8th graders experience our nation's capital.
Bagel Sale.
Get to school a few minutes early for our Bagel Sale Friday, December 4th. Bagels and drinks
will be sold for $1.00 e
ach. Bagels and juice are sold beginning at 7:30. Students are able to eat the food in their homerooms. All sales benefit our 8th grade Washington DC trip.
*Bagels may not be safe for children with nut allergies.
Wreath Sales Support 8th Grade Trip.
The 8th grade class is holding a wreath and roping sale to help raise funds for the annual Washington DC Trip. This trip has been ongoing for as many years as anyone can remember and provides a fantastic hands on educational experience for our 8th graders. Please purchase your holiday wreaths, roping and greenery through this sale and help our students get to DC!! Click
here for the order form and additional information on the sale! Any questions can be directed to Heidi Walsh at
heidijoanwalsh@gmail.com.
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Thank You!
Junior High Mixer A Success.
What a night! Our junior high mixed it up well Saturday night! The Junior High Mixer to benefit the 8th grade trip to Washington DC was a hit!! Thanks to all the students who participated and especially to the parents who volunteered their time and provided the fare! It was a great night to mix and mingle with friends and future classmates!
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Congrats To GA Volleyball Teams
8th Grade (Tierney) Wins GCCYS Tournament.
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Free Event to Attend.
Please join us on Friday November 27 as we BUS IT to the University of Cincinnati to watch the Bearcats Women's Volleyball team take on Tulane!
The bus will leave from GA at 12:45pm. Anyone interested in attending should meet in the upper parking lot off of Brachman. Match time is 2pm. We will return back to GA after the match. Matches typically last 2.5 hours so the estimated pick up at Guardian Angels is between 5-530pm.
Everyone must be registered to attend! All players, parents, siblings and friends are welcome to join us!!
THE COST FOR THIS IS SPONSORED! NO FEE TO ATTEND!
Please register by Nov. 22. To register, go to
www.gaboosters.org and register like you would for a team but choose the UC Bus Trip.
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Music & Brain Development
A Message From Music Boosters.
Music plays an instrumental role in brain development for school aged and younger children. Over the last 20 years, neuroscientists have studied exactly how music affects cognitive and behavioral development. Researchers used MRI, EEG, and PET scans to determine exactly what our brain looks like "on music". They found numerous areas of the brain are used during times of listening, playing, and remembering music. When someone passively listens to music, one part of the brain is used. When someone plays music, more parts are used. During this time, the brain also increases the speed of communication, and improves the ability to understand and retain information. Studies show when a person plays an improvisational jazz piece, their brain lights up like a firework display with an increase in activity.
The bottom line: the more a child is exposed to music, the more they use their brain! Music builds confidence, memory, and logical processes. Music if a great form of self expression and creativity.
While so many schools are limiting music education, our music program at Guardian Angels is growing and thriving. The Music Boosters would like to thank you for all your support!
Below are links to research studies with more information:
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8th Grade vs. Seminarians Basketball Game
View More Pictures By Clicking Here
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Upcoming School Masses
Students will attend grade level Masses during the week of November 30th. 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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Holiday Shopping For Tuition
Program Offers Tuition Reimbursements.
When making holiday plans, please consider our
Shop With Scrip program. It's a great way to
cover your shopping needs and earn rebates for our school. A percentage of gift cards
purchased through the program is returned back to Guardian Angels School through a rebate.
The GA PTA and the family purchasing the gift cards split the rebate 50/50. The family's
percentage goes towards tuition. Any purchases made by December 31st will be applied to
tuition for the 2016-2017 school year.
There are more than 400 businesses participating in the program, covering clothing and
accessories stores, bookstores, entertainment providers, attractions, and much more! You
can find more information about the program and a complete list of participating retailers on
our
website
.
For more information, or if you have any questions, please email
Jill Crawford
, Shop With Scrip Coordinator, or
Erica Monahan, PTA President.
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Other News & Announcements
Youth Ministry Event
Come to fulfill "Our Need for the Eucharist." Experience Christ present through the Mass, Eucharistic adoration, a dynamic speaker, and uplifting music. This night is geared for teens (grades 6-12), but we welcome families to participate as well. Bring a friend with you! We need to start somewhere...so come for ONE Night.
Our friends from NET Ministries are bringing a dynamic night of prayer and Sacraments to us, in the form of ONE Night. This will be a chance for youth and families to gather and give time and worship to the Lord. This will also be a great way to continue to enter into the season of Advent. This night is hosted by Guardian Angels Youth Ministry, but is open to parishioners near and far. The speaker for the evening will be Fr. Dan Schmitmeyer, Vocations Director for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati. It will be held in our church from 7:00-9:30 pm on Friday, December 11th.. For a brief schedule of events, more information, or to save the date to your calendar, click
here. Join us in making this a night to remember! If you have questions about this event, please feel free to email
Bradley Barnes.
March For Life
Registration is being accepted for the trip to the March for Life in Washington DC This event happens each year on the anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade (1973) decision that legalized abortion in this country. Every January 22nd since 1974, people have gathered on the National Mall to march through the streets of Washington DC in a peaceful show of support for the unborn. This event is a hugely positive experience, full of hope for a better tomorrow, and Guardian Angels will be taking a journey to stand for life in DC this January. Youth in grades 8-12 are invited to join us: cost is $150 per person. Highlights will include a prayer service send-off on the evening of January 21st, youth rally at the Verizon Center, the march itself, a youth prayer service with the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, and a return on the morning of January 23rd. Any interested in attending can visit this
registration page
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Boy Scouts
Boys in grades 6-8 are invited to join Scout Troop 445. There is an informational meeting on November 22nd from 1:00-3:30. Activities are planned for the boys and for the parents. Details are
attached
. For more information, or if you have questions, please contact
Rob Bult
or
Kevin Tankersley
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Attention 8th Grade Parents
Please remember to send in three pictures of your child as well as any school group photos through the years to
Andrea Mindrum for the 8th Grade Video. You can also drop off hard copies to be scanned in an envelope (with your child's name on them) in the PTA box in the school office. The deadline to send in photos is December 1st. We want every child to be represented, so please send them in as soon as you can! Thank you!
The 8th grade class is working to raise money for its trip to Washington DC this spring. Yankee Candle products are perfect for any occasion including birthdays, holidays, house warming and hostess gifts. The 8th graders will earn 40% of every retail order and the products will be shipped directly to your home. You can view products or place an order
online through December 31, 2015. Please be sure to enter our group number 990033403 so our students get credit. Thanks in advance for your support!
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 use 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!
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.
Mrs. Moore's 2nd grade class is responsible for the next donation on Monday, November 30th.
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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