Wednesday Herald                                                                  August 24, 2016
A Message From Mr. Stoops

We are now just a few short days away from the students returning to Guardian Angels for the 2016-2017 school year! I am very excited to welcome our angels back and look forward to a productive and positive year full of spiritual, academic, emotional, and physical growth!
 
Meet the Teacher Night is scheduled for Tuesday, August 30. I look forward to seeing all parents there! It will be a wonderful opportunity to meet your child's teacher, listen to presentations by school administration and school/parish organizations, as well as talk with other GA community members! This event is for parents only. We will begin with social hour at 6:00 p.m., followed by presentations starting promptly at 7:00 p.m.
 
This year, the format for the event will be different than in previous years. We are hosting this event for all parents of students in grades K-8 instead of two separate events for K-6 and 7-8. As a result, we are asking all parents of junior high students to remain in the PC Gym for a combined presentation from junior high teachers after other parents have left for classrooms. Following this junior high presentation, you will be able to participate in classroom presentations from other grade levels. Additionally, the fourth and fifth grade presentation will be combined between the teachers of these grade levels and take place in the undercroft. The first two sessions of the evening will cover content for both grade levels. Following the first two sessions, all fourth and fifth grade teachers will return to their classrooms.   
 
On August 6, all parents received an email from our Technology Coordinator, Bob Buck, for you to update contact information in our school database and give consent to critical back to school information. This was resent yesterday to all parents who have not already submitted the form. In previous years, parents were required to manually fill out this information and return the form to school; however, we now have electronic capabilities to accomplish this task. Submitting your information is required.
 
Finally, we sent the Emergency Medical Information form home as an attachment to an email previously sent. All parents must fill this out and return it to the school office on the first day of school. Having the document returned then will allow us to have the proper emergency information if an incident occurs with your child(ren).  

Sincerely,
Corey   
All Call System
 
Today, all parents will receive a phone call from Guardian Angels School. This is a test of our emergency all-call system. If you do not receive a phone call, email Jill Buchmann , administrative assistant, or call the school office at 624-3141. The numbers called today will be used to notify you of any emergency situation such as a weather-related school closing.

Back To School Reminders & Dates

Just a reminder that due to the HVAC work on campus, we will be delaying the start of school by three days.
  • School will begin on Monday, August 29.
  • Our Opening Ceremony will be held at 9:00am on the 29th.
  • All kindergarten students will begin on Monday, August 29.
  • We will be using all three contingency days that were listed on the school calendar to make up for the delay: 12/21, 2/20, and 3/17. A new 2016-2017 calendar is attached.
  • Meet the Teacher Night will remain on Tuesday, August 30, as scheduled.
  • The first all school Mass will be held Wednesday, August 31 at 8:15am.
  • Picture Day has been rescheduled for Monday, September 12 when Lifetouch photographers will be on campus to take your child's photo. Students may come to school out-of-uniform on this day.
Arrival & Dismissal
 
Please keep the following arrival and dismissal procedures forefront as we enter the new school year! It is our top priority to keep all of our angels safe.
  1. Do not drop students off before 7:30. Proper supervision is not in place before this time.
  2. All parents should drop off using the carline system unless a special circumstance requires you to walk your child to the school building. If there is a special circumstance, please cross the traffic pattern by gaining the attention of the staff member on duty.
  3. Morning carline ends promptly at 7:55, allowing all students to be in their classrooms for instruction beginning at 8:00. Students not in their classrooms by 8:00 will be considered tardy.
  4. At the end of the day, all students being picked up will be released to our safe, holding spot.  Parents should pick up their children from this holding spot. Students are not to enter the parking lot without being accompanied by their parent.  
Classroom Supply Toolboxes
 
Thank you to all parents who picked up toolboxes last Sunday after Mass! All remaining toolboxes are now in the main school office. You may pick these up today or tomorrow. On Friday, all remaining toolboxes will be taken to classrooms and be ready for students to use on the first day of school. 
Cafeteria Volunteers

We are looking for monthly volunteers to help in the GA Heavenly CafĂ© again this school year from 11:00am-1:00pm. Responsibilities would include assisting students with wiping tables, sweeping floors, and opening lunch items such as Go-Gurts for the little ones! If you are able to volunteer each month, please signup here. If you would like to volunteer, but are unable to find any open slots that work well with your schedule, please feel free to contact Kate Storms. Keep in mind that it is a requirement for all volunteers to attend a Virtus training session, answer monthly bulletin questions, and to have a current background check on file. As always, thanks to all of our families for continuing to volunteer your time and energy for our special angels!
 
In addition, we are looking for volunteers on August 29, 30, and 31. Please e-mail Kate Storms if you are interested in helping during our first few days of the new school year!
Kinder Cocktails

Join us for Kinder Cocktails at the GA pavilion (adults only) Friday, September 9 from 6:30-8:30. This event is for parents of preschool, kindergarten, and first grade students - as well as parents of any student(s) new to GA this year. It's a great way to get to know other parents you will spend time with over the next several years. The event is free and drinks will be provided. We do ask that guests sign-up here to bring an appetizer to share. Also, please click here to RSVP for the event.
News From The 8th Grade Class

Junior High Mixer
Guardian Angels 8th grade is sponsoring a Junior High Mixer Saturday, September 17 from 7:00-10:00pm. Area 7th and 8th graders are invited to attend. This is a great opportunity to meet, mix, and mingle with fellow students who will be attending your high school. A DJ will provide entertainment, and food and drink will also be provided. An informational flyer and permission slip is attached. Admission is $10. We are also asking students to donate items that could be used as Christmas gifts through our St. Vincent de Paul pantry (socks, mugs, hats, etc.)
Questions can be directed to Karen Veeneman.
We are still looking for volunteers to staff the event and for donations of food and snacks. If you are interested, please click here to see how you can help.

Junior High Hoodies
The 8th grade committee will have order forms and sample sizes available at the Meet The Teacher Night on August 30th. Just stop by their table in the PC for more information.
Mio's Monday

Celebr ate the new school year with Mio's Pizza!  Mio's in Mt. Washington (corner of Sutton and Salem) will donate a portion of sales Monday, September 12th to the GA PTA.  No set times or flyers to bring--just dine in, carry-out, or even have pizza delivered anytime that day. Thank you to Mio's and all our GA families for your support!
Crush Cancer Weekend

We all know someone who has either fought cancer or is currently fighting cancer. Now, it's our time to fight for them!  

The Athletic Boosters is holding its annual Crush Cancer Weekend on October 1st  and is currently looking for baskets or any other item to be raffled off. The day will be filled with raffles, split the pot, fun and football! So, put on your pink and help cheer on our Angels!! 
 
 If you are able to help with this fight, please email Katie Johansen.

*All proceeds will be donated to Pink Ribbon Girls 
Other News & Announcements

Girls Scout Troops Forming
Calling all 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade girls to join our GA Girl Scout troops.
  • GS Membership fee is $15 you must register on line at www.gswo.org
  • In addition each troop will have their own dues
  • Monthly meeting with monthly weekend field trips
  • Learn life long skills 
  • Have Fun
  • GA Girl Scout kick off night is September 10 at 7:00pm at the GA Camp fire ring(open to all Brownies and Girl scouts and families)
2nd grade Brownie Troop 44588 Leaders: Christine Bowe and Amy Armstrong Smith
Meeting on the 2nd Thursday of month starting on September 8th, plus monthly field trip on the weekend.
3rd grade Brownie Troop 45711 Leaders: Jan Baker and Flo Dwyer
Meeting on the 3rd Thursday of month starting September 15th, plus monthly field trip.
4th grade Junior Troop 46344 Leaders: Rebecca Richmond and Dani Rettig
Meeting on the 1st Wednesday of the month starting Sept 7th  (may add a second monthly meeting on the 3rd Wednesday).
All meetings will be held after school in Bishop Rehring Hall (next to the art room).
If you have questions or are interested in starting a troop for other grade levels please contact  Amy Armstrong Smith or  Jan Baker.

Box Top 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 September 27, October 25, November 22, January 24, February 21, March 28, and May 23.
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! 
Other Opportunities For GA Families

Adventure Guides
What is Adventure Guides? Formerly called Indian Guides, the Adventure Guides & Princesses program is different from outdoor clubs, sports teams, and many other activities because it is specifically intended to be a father AND child program. Our members join the program specifically because fathers and children want to spend time together. This program provides a wealth of opportunities and settings you are unlikely to find anywhere else. More information is attached.

Informational Coffees for Prospective Notre Dame Academy Students
Notre Dame Academy, a Catholic High School dedicated to Mary, exists to educate young
women to make a difference in the world.  We invite you to visit our beautiful campus in Park Hills, KY  (approximately 25 minutes from GA) on any of the following dates:
Wednesday, Aug. 31, 8 - 9 a.m.*
Wednesday, Sept. 21, 8 - 9 a.m.*
Wednesday, Oct. 19, 8 - 9 a.m.*
Friday, Nov. 4, 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.*
*Reservations are required for these events.  Please RSVP to Katie Caccavari,  Director of Admissions, at least 24 hours prior to the date you wish to attend.
Helpful Links
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The deadline to be published in next week's Wednesday Herald is Friday.
Contact
Corey Stoops, Principal
Kate Storms, Assistant Principal
6539 Beechmont Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45230
513.624.3141
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