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A Message From Mr Stoops
Principal's Message
Happy Catholic Schools Week! Throughout the week, we recognize the different groups that make our community special. Teachers will enjoy an appreciation lunch provided by the PTA, participate in the annual staff vs. 8th grade volleyball game, and enjoyed playing Family Feud against the 8th grade on Monday! Students participate in Penny Fair, BINGO, a pep rally, and out of uniform days! It is also important to recognize you, the parents, for sending your children to Guardian Angels School! You understand the importance of a Catholic Education, and the tangible benefits that result in this well-balanced, highly engaging education! Thank you for choosing Guardian Angels, and for sharing your angel with us every day!
As part of Catholic Schools Week, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati hosts a mass each year to celebrate all of the schools! Several GA 8th graders participated in the celebration on Tuesday! To begin mass, each school processes in with their banner, showing unification of all of the schools through the Archdiocese. It was a wonderful celebration of Guardian Angels and all Catholic schools!
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Catholic Schools Week
Penny Fair Is February 5th.
GA's Annual Penny Fair is this Friday to conclude our Catholic Schools Week celebration. If you did not pre-purchase, wristbands and tickets will be available on Friday - all pre-sales have stopped. Wristbands are $15 for unlimited games and tickets will be sold in $5 and $10 bundles only (20 tickets & 40 tickets) and can only be used for games. All food & drinks will be sold for cash ranging from $.50 - $2 each - pizza, hot dogs, nachos, popcorn, soft pretzels, CANDY, yummy baked goods. Students will want to bring cash to the event even if they pre-ordered a wrist band.
Thank you to everyone who has signed up to donate or volunteer. We are still in need of VOLUNTEERS for all the games and food booths. If we don't have them, we will have to cancel some of the games. Please sign up if you are able to volunteer.
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PRE-SALE Wristbands will be distributed by Homeroom Teachers on Friday morning to each student. Pre-sale bands include pizza/hotdog + chips + drink.***
Don't forget about Penny War going on all week. Thursday is the last day to add to your grade's collection. The grade with the highest points will win an Orange Leaf party!!!!
Each grade will have a jar to compete, which will be available during lunchtime only. Anyone can add to anyone's jar but Pennies count as + positive points and Silver/Dollars count as - negative points.
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Geography Bee
2016 Winner Crowned.
Congratulations to 8th grader, Ian Burt, for winning our annual Geography Bee! This year's competition was hotly contested by all participants, who displayed strong knowledge of geography skills! Ian edged over his brother, Aiden, and P.J. Bower to be crowned champion. Great job to Ian, Aiden, and P.J. for making it to the championship round, and all participants for being selected! What an incredible competition!
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Girls & Boys
Spring Soccer Athletics
Sign-Up Now--
LAST CHANCE EXTENDED TO FRIDAY FEBRUARY 5
Registration is now open for the girls & boys Guardian Angels SAY Soccer Spring 2016 Program for members of the parish in grades K-8. Please go to gaboosters.org for registration which will be open until February 5th. Details are attached for the Guardian Angels SAY Soccer Spring 2016 program. The season will start after Easter and will be completed by the end of May.
If you are interested in coaching, please read the attached details, or if you have questions please contact John Slaboch .
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One Night Event
Hosted Here At Guardian Angels.
Come. Come for ONE Night.
Come to fulfill "Our Need for the Eucharist." Experience Christ present through the Mass, Eucharistic adoration, a dynamic speaker, and uplifting music. This FREE night is geared for youth in grades 6-12, but we welcome families to participate as well. It's a great way to prepare for the Lent, so bring a friend with you! We need to start somewhere...so come for ONE Night.
When: Friday, February 5th from 7:00pm - 9:30pm
Where: Guardian Angels Parish
Celebrant: Fr. Thomas Wray
Speaker: Deacon Sean Wilson
Theme: "Uncomfortable Holiness"
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Family Rosary Event
Lent Begins February 10th.
Please join the 7th and 8th Grade Students after school on Thursday, February 11th as they lead the family rosary for Lent. Guardian Angels School is offering a weekly opportunity during Lent to pray with your family and to prepare us for the joy of Easter. Beginning at 3:00 p.m. each Thursday during Lent a different grade level will be gathering in church to lead us in the rosary
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- Feb. 11 - 7th and 8th grades lead
- Feb. 18 - 7th and 8th grades lead
- Feb. 25 - 6th grade leads
- March 3 - 5th grade leads
- March 10 - 4th grade leads
- March 17 - 3rd grade leads
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Parties By Parishioners
Card Party Is February 27th.
Deal me in for the next Parties by Parishioners. Join us for a wacky style euchre game that beginners and experienced card players will enjoy. This adults only evening is a fun opportunity to meet and socialize with GA parents. The Card Party is February 27th 7pm at Jeff and Megan Reichards house. The party is hosted by Mike and Margaret Dunn, Jeff and Megan Reichard, Mike and Casey Timko, Tim and Courtney Vonderhaar, Jake and Stephanie Yorn.
Please email
Stephanie Yorn to sign up. The cost is $25 a person. All proceeds benefit Guardian Angels Parish.
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Mother Son Event
A Night Out At A Cincinnati Cyclones Game.
GA mothers and sons are invited out for a fun night at a Cincinnati Cyclones Game on Saturday, February 27th. The puck drops at 7:30. There will also be an optional pre-game gathering at Santo Graal at 6:00pm. The cost for the game only is $12 per ticket. Please turn the attached
order form
in by February 10th.
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BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW! The GA PTA Angels Revealed Event is March 10th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at A Touch of Elegance on Kellogg Avenue. The cost is $40 per ticket which includes a buffet dinner and all drinks. Tickets can be purchased
online or by completing the attached
order form.
DON'T FORGET TO BUY RAFFLE TICKETS! This year's raffle goodies are better than ever! They include fabulous purses and baskets, a cork pull, an iPad package and a Pampering package.
ANGEL FOR A DAY PACKAGES! For $5, nominate that special woman in your life to win one of three Angel for the Day packages: includes hair, makeup and $100 in new clothes. These angels will be revealed at the event.
All of these raffle tickets are purchased using the
order form.
If you have any items or services you would like to donate to the event, please email
Katie Johansen.
The PTA is also looking for volunteers to help make the event a success. Just click
here to see what opportunities are available.
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 Heavenly Hog Jog 5K Run/Walk
Registration Is Now Open.
Registration is now open for the Annual GA 5K Run/Walk. The heavenly hog jog begins and ends on Guardian Angels Campus at 9:00am on Saturday, March 19th. You can register online. More information about the race and volunteer needs will be published in the coming weeks.
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Xanadu Jr.
Presented By Music Boosters.
Xanadu Jr., will be performed Thursday, March 17, and Friday, March 18, at 7 pm right here on our own Parish Center stage.
Thank you for chaperoning the rehearsals; they have been very productive. Should you not be available to help, a separate list will be sent out as the date approaches to provide snacks and drinks for the evening practices. Please check your weekly email updates from Mrs. Leach to determine which "Principals" are needed for the practices.
Last week we had our first rehearsal in the PC gym and it went very well. Choreography for the first number is complete, please encourage muses to review their steps whenever possible!
We will also need some conference room or backstage volunteers for the two school performances on March 16th. We will confirm times as the dates approach (however will likely be at 10 and 1).
We are also asking for adults to help out the night of the performances prior to the show. A separate list to be sent out once we approach the date.
Come join us onstage for Xanadu Jr., arranged especially for pre-high school performers. Questions can be directed to Mrs. Leach at
hleach@gaschool.org.
Thank you!
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Thought about what you are doing for the upcoming Lenten season yet? How about starting off with a big bang and sign up to pray for one hour on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 10
th in front of Planned Parenthood? Guardian Angels Parish has committed to have someone there all day from 7:00am to 7pm. This is one of those events where more is better than less. So please, join us in quiet prayer! To sign up, see the bulletin boards in the Gathering Space, call Luann at 232-7327 or go online at
40daysforlife.com/cincinnati.
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Fundraisers For 8th Grade Trip To DC
Grove Park Grille
The 8th Grade Fundraising Committee is holding a Dine To Donate fundraiser at Grove Park Grille to raise funds for the 8th grade trip to Washington DC. Grove Park will donate 10% of any check to our fundraiser! Grove Park Grille is family owned by Tom and Ruthann Zins, who are GA parishoners and have children that graduated from GA. Please support the Zins and the 8th grade class!
Where: Grove Park Grille on Kellogg Ave.
When; Sunday, February 7th from 11:30 am- 9:00 pm and Tuesday, February 9th from 11:30 am-10:00 pm.
You do need to bring this
flyer in with you for GA to earn that 10% donation.
Valentine Grams
Wish an Angel you love Happy Valentine's Day with the 8th grade Valentine Gram Sale! Grams with personalized special messages will be delivered to students on Friday, February 12. Click
here for the order form, fill in the Grams with your special messages, and return them to school with $1 per Gram by Wednesday, February 10. Send as many Grams as you like! Don't forget friends, teachers, and faculty! Siblings and students can send their love too! Proceeds from the Valentine's Gram Sale benefit the 8th Grade Trip to Washington DC. Thank you for your support!!
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Mark Your Calendars...Candidate/Parent Confirmation Meeting: Wednesday, February 17.
Nearly 50 Confirmation Candidates and their parents or sponsors attended the Meeting on Thursday, January 14
th.
If you could not be in attendance that evening.........Never Fear! There will be another informational meeting in the Undercroft with a prayer service in the church on Wednesday, February 17. We will start the meeting in the Undercroft at 7:00 p.m. Details are attached.
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Calling All Bakers
Volunteers Needed To Provide Baked Goods At Fish Fry.
Please donate baked goods to the Fish Fry every Friday during Lent to support the PTA. You may leave baked items in the undercroft at the designated table on the following dates: February 12th, 19th, 26th, March 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th. If you have questions, email Kay Froehlich.
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Boys Volleyball
DEADLINE FOR BOYS VB SIGNUPS ARE FEBRUARY 15TH.
Registration for BOYS VOLLEYBALL is now open for grades 3-8! Practice is generally once a week for grades 3-5 and 1-2 times a week for grades 6-8. Matches are also during the week. We need to ideally have eight players to form a team. Spring is a busy season for sports and other activities, but most often coaches can work around other sports/conflicts! Please reach out to
tierneyd12@hotmail.com for further questions! Hope to see your boys PASS-SET-SPIKING soon! Gather some friends together and play!
Tentative season:
March 7th - Practice begins
March 21st - Season begins (first games)
May 20th - Season ends (last games)
May 23rd thru May 27th - End of Season tournament
DEADLINE FOR BOYS VOLLEYBALL SIGN UPS ARE FEBRUARY 15TH. ALSO PLEASE REMEMBER TO SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER COACH !!
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Upcoming School Masses
All students in grades 1-8 will attend an all school Mass Wednesday, February 10th at 9:00am.
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:
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.
All 8th grade classes are responsible for the next donation on Monday, February 8th.
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.
Remke Rewards
You no longer need to load gift cards in order to support our school while shopping at Remke Markets! Remke has revamped their Caring Neighbor Program effective January 1st. The new program works similarly to the Kroger Community Rewards program. Now, in order to support Guardian Angels, all you need to do is link your Remke card to Guardian Angels. Go
online
and click "Register your Remke Rewards card" in the upper right corner (in orange font). Fill out the requested information, and choose Guardian Angels PTA - 1883, under Caring Neighbors Non-profit Organization. Please be certain you choose organization number 1883, and that it mentions the PTA. There is a school in Northern Kentucky with an almost identical name to ours. Once you have registered your card, Remke will donate 2% of your purchases to the PTA. It's that easy! As with Kroger, cards will need to be re-registered each year.
If you do not have a Remke Rewards card, you can sign-up for one
here.
Whether you shop at Remke a lot or a little, we hope you will take a few minutes to register your Remke card. If you have any questions or difficulty signing up, please contact
Megan Roach.
Thank you for your support!
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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Events Open To Guardian Angels Families
Annual Ladies Trip For McNicholas
The annual Ladies Trip is coming up April 29th. The event benefits the McNicholas Athletic Boosters. Space fills up quickly. Detailed information and registration is
Click
here for the sports complex's Spring newsletter.
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