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Mr. McNeany's Letter
As we begin our final trimester of the 2016-2017 school year, I thought it would be a good time to address a question I am often asked; "Why are we on trimesters?" Every high school schedule has its positives and its limitations, and schools must choose carefully and reevaluate that decision every so often to be sure the schedule is the right one to best meet the needs of their students. Click here to read more
Next Week
Monday, March 6
Daily Mass, 10:25 a.m.
Wednesday, March 8
One Hour Delay Schedule
Daily Mass, 11:05
Daily Mass, 10:25 a.m.
Second Trimester Grades
Second trimester grades for 2016-17 are now available for parents to view in PDF format in GC Gateway. If you can't remember your login credentials, usernames are parent first name, last name (all lowercase, all one word, no spaces) and then please click the "forgot password" link in the box below the login credentials.
Log in to GC Gateway, click on your student and the "report card" will be found in the upper left of the page.
If you have questions regarding your student's report card, please contact your student's guidance counselor.
Dad's Day Breakfast
REGISTER HERE
Join us for the next Dad's Day Breakfast on Friday, March 17, at 6:15 a.m. in the Guerin Catholic Cafeteria as Mr. Hugh Ross shares his experiences with the group!
As most of you know, Mr. Ross is Guerin Catholic's nationally-recognized science teacher who always has such great insight to share! We're blessed to have him as our Dad's Day Speaker for March!
As always, mothers, aunts, uncles and other special loved ones are always invited to attend!! Register Here
 Fiddler on the Roof
The Guerin Catholic spring musical will open on
Thursday, March 9th at 7:00 p.m. in the media center.
Get ready to access our premium online program by downloading a QR scanner to your phone!
iphone -
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/qr-reader-for-iphone/id368494609?mt=8
You won't want to miss this fantastic evening of Trivia and fun on Saturday, March 25! This age 21 and over event includes pizza, beer wine and loads of fun!!
Registration is now open!
All registrants will have the opportunity to bid on and/or win some fabulous items including: front row Pacer tickets, a suite at Victory Field and a Pontoon Boat ride on Morse!
Europe 2018
Three great reasons to sign-up for a trip in 2018 now!
1. Low monthly payments.
2. You can encourage your student to help earn money towards the trip.
3. It's cheaper! As we get closer to the departure date you miss out on early discounts.
Sign-up for the Holocaust in Europe Tour and see Berlin, Prague, Krakow and Warsaw all for only $248/month! Check out the tour web-site (
www.eftours.com/1796938ey). Contact Marcia Murphy (
[email protected]) for more information.
Mock Trial Team in State Finals
The Guerin Catholic Mock Trial team will be competing at the State Finals this weekend in Indianapolis! The top 24 teams from across Indiana will be going head to head in courtroom battle.
Please come out and see our team in action!
Location: City-County Building in Indianapolis (200 E. Washington Street)
Our team name: Sliced Mobster, Served Cold
Saturday, March 4th
(courtroom assignments posted at the event - just look for our team name!)
Round I (
9am)
Round II (
1pm)
Round III (
4pm)
Sunday, March 5th
Round IV (
9am)
Team roster:
- Caleb Quick
- Haley Klezmer
- Julia Gallina
- Kelby Sullivan
- Oksana Oleschuk
- Austin Fillip
- Anna Cummings
- Matt Finley
- Bridget Arbuckle
- Samantha Farrell
Good luck to all!
GC Host Family Opportunity
How would you and your family like to learn about the French Catholic culture in the presence of your own home? You would do nothing extraordinary, just what you do everyday for the love of God. You can share your faith by welcoming a French Catholic student for a few short weeks while they attend school at Guerin Catholic
for a few short weeks in the Spring and Fall. The students are fluent in English as their secondary language. Please contact GC parent Kerin Buntin at
[email protected] ASAP with any questions or to complete a host application.
"We cannot do our work, if we all stay in the nest."
St. Theodore Guérin
Campus Ministry Update
Lenten Adoration
Throughout this Lenten season, every Monday, we will offer adoration from 7:00AM to 3:00PM in the St. Joseph Chapel. It Is our hope that two people will commit to each of the time slots. If you're interested in signing up, please you the following link: Lenten Adoration Sign Up
A delegate of girls from GCHS is visiting the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecelia Motherhouse in Nashville, TN this weekend. As they are on retreat learning about and participating in the lives of Dominican Sisters, please support them with your prayers that they find it a fruitful and fulfilling weekend.
New Service Opportunities
Please sign up to volunteer at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel's Tools for School Pre-pack Event. We will organize and pre-fill bags with grade specific school supplies in anticipation for our big community event - Tools for School. During this event, OLMC Parish outfits hundreds of Hamilton County children with backpacks, school supplies and so much more! You will earn PARISH hours as you build your treasure in Heaven! To sign up, click the following link:
OLMC's Tools for School - Parish Volunteer Hours
Knights of Columbus Brunch for the Gabriel Project
The Mater Dei Knights of Columbus Council #437 has teamed up with the sanctity of life committee at St. John's to offer a delicious brunch while benefiting pro-life ministries in and around Indianapolis. Net proceeds fund the Gabriel Project, an organization committed to helping struggling mothers gain the hope and resources they need to choose life. Volunteers are needed to break down after the brunch: wash dishes, put away tables and chairs, store food, etc.
Sign up Here!
Spirit Shop
New this Spring from the Guerin Catholic Spirit Shop!
All family Guerin Catholic "Golden Eagles" and "Spring Sports" spirit wear items can be order through
Please note that all items shown have multiple tee colors and art designs so make sure you click the preferred items to view all options. Deadlines and details are listed on the site.
Scholastic Art Awards
Congratulations to GC Junior Emily Southworth whose art was recognized at the
scholastic art awards ceremony last weekend!
Pictured is Emily and Mrs. Gibson next to the winning piece. Emily's award winning piece will be displayed at Clowes Hall all month! Way to go Emily!
Also a congratulations to sophomore James (JP) Spoonmore on his Silver Key in Short Story -- The Search for Monkey Man! Nice job!
Teen Leadership Corps
Our TLC class is in the news again! Click here to read about the TLC's service project at Theraplay. Great job Mrs. Ganser and TLC!
DECA
Good Luck to the 50+ Guerin Catholic students competing in the state DECA competition this weekend in Downtown Indianapolis! We're so proud of each and every one of you!
Athletic Updates
Former NFL Player JJ Birden to Present at GC
Click here
for all of the details regarding JJ Birden coming to Guerin Catholic High School on March 7.
Physicals at SVSP
GC Athletes are encouraged to obtain their annual physicals through St.Vincent Sports Performance.
Attached is the flier detailing dates, locations and times.
Girls Soccer
CALL-OUT MEETING SCHEDULED
The girl's soccer program will host a call-out meeting on
Tuesday, March 14th. Location is the GCHS cafeteria, 7-8P.
All student-athletes that plan to compete for the Golden Eagles in 2017 should plan to attend. At least one parent should plan to attend as well.
Should you have any questions prior this meeting, please contact Coach Jonathan McClure:
[email protected]
Girls Lacrosse
The girls LAX team will be doing a service projects at the SMG Food Pantry and Alternatives Inc. These organizations assist people in our community in great need or who have been victims of domestic abuse. We will be collecting donations through March 24th. The items needed are:
- Cereal
- Canned Pineapple
- Deodorant
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Ethic Hair Products
- Brushes
- Combs
- "Spring" items - toys, candy and basket items
Donations can be brought to the Media Center. Thank you so much for your help!
Community News
St. Louis deMontfort
Student Travel Opportunity
Indy to Fatima, Portugal for one week this summer. $500 registration fee is due
Monday March 6
. Contact Kerin Buntin with questions
[email protected]
Deanery Parish Fish Frys
If your parish hosts a Lenten Fish Fry that you would like published in the weekly GC Updates, please email
Colleen Ward with all of the details and/or flier.
Please see below for the fish fry info/fliers for the following parishes:
St. Maria Goretti (Westfield):
Holy Name Society sponsored Lenten Fish Fry's will take place on
Friday, March 3rd and Friday, March 31st. Serving from
5pm - 8 pm. Dine in the Parish Hall and enjoy community fellowship or use our Drive Through Service which is also available.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Our Lady of Grace
St. Alphonsus
St. Louis deMontfort
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