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Mr. McNeany's Letter
With one week to go until spring break everyone is anxiously looking ahead to a week of vacation, adults included. We knew last year when we put the calendar together that March would be a long month. Who would have thought we would have went from a near eighty degree president's day weekend to a cold and wintry March?
For some of you this week is the last spring break you have with your child before he/she heads to college. I am not quite there yet with my children, but as I watch the years fly by I know it is right around the corner. As parents we love our kids, and with love comes worry. We pray that we have guided them down the right path to make healthy, faithful decisions when faced with temptation.
Each year as we approach spring break I start to worry and pray for the safety of our students. Our culture has inundated teenagers with the idea that spring break is some sort of "right of passage" where they are to set aside all of their inhibitions and let loose. Unfortunately, my generation contributed greatly to this image as I distinctly remember watching the MTV spring break beach parties in between the music videos (which us old people know the station used to actually show.) There are so many dangers to this mentality, as evidenced by
this tragic story from a popular spring break destination.
Rather than preach about the dangers of allowing high school students the opportunity to be unsupervised for a week, I simply want to encourage families to enjoy the time together. As parents, being present with our kids is the best safety net. Whether you are heading somewhere warm for the week or having a staycation, I hope you have the opportunity to be "in the moment" with your son or daughter. You will make memories that will never be forgotten.
I pray that everyone has a safe and joyful spring break.
God Bless,
James McNeany
Principal
G
C Names Matt Lane Director of Athletics
James McNeany, Principal of Guerin Catholic High School, announced to the faculty and staff earlier today that
Matt Lane has been named the Director of Athletics for the Golden Eagles.
Lane has been Interim Director of Athletics for the past several months and has been with Guerin Catholic as a coach, teacher and assistant athletic director for the past six years.
Although Guerin Catholic received extensive interest from candidates throughout the state, McNeany noted that Lane's contributions were evident to many in the Guerin Catholic community.
"It became clear throughout the search process what an outstanding candidate we had in-house with Matt. His body of work as an Interim Director has been impressive and noticed by many in our community. I am confident that under Mr. Lane's leadership, our athletic department will continue to be a place where our students can live out the beliefs and ideals that we strive to teach every day at Guerin Catholic." said McNeany.
Congratulations Matt!
Next Week
Monday, March 27
Tuesday,
March 28
Daily Mass, 10:25 a.m.
Wednesday, March 29
Thursday, March 30
Charity Spirit Day, (March Madness-College shirts--no hoodies)
Daily Mass, 7 a.m.
GC's Got Talent, 1:25 p.m. (Parents are welcome to attend)
Dismissal 2:50 p.m.
Friday, March 31
No School
Spring Break - Classes will resume on Monday, April 10
Parent Guild Update
We would love to increase our school-wide participation in the Amazon Smile Program! Guerin Catholic receives .5% of all eligible purchases! Please
click on the link here to learn more! Thank you to all who attended our Parent Guild meeting this week! Our next meeting is on
Wednesday, April 12th at 9am! All are welcome, please mark your calendars!
 Chick-fil-a Spirit Day
Be sure to visit Chick-fil-a on Wednesday, March 29, anytime from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. -- a portion of the sales will be donated back to Guerin Catholic Parent Guild!
Click here to download the flier.
Celebrate Calm Workshop for Students & Parents
The Guerin Catholic Parent-to-Parent Network is pleased to welcome Nationally recognized speaker Kirk Martin and his son Casey who will present separately (Kirk to parents, Casey to students) on
Monday, March 27, from 7-9 p.m.
The community is welcome and encouraged to attend this FREE workshop!
Click here to download the flier detailing specific information.
Prom
It's almost Prom time!
Enchanted Evening
, will take place on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at The Bridgewater Club, from 8:00pm - 12:00 am
Ticket Price $30 each -
Click here to purchase.
* Price includes: Admission, Light Snacks, Photo package by Bob Nichols (two 5 x 7's, four wallets and access code for social media downloads).
Be on the look out for invitations to be delivered in Kairos before spring break.
Yearbook
The yearbook staff is now accepting Senior Ads! Click here to download the order form!
Haven't ordered your Yearbook yet? Click here for all of the Yearbook details!
Freshmen Field Trip to the CANDLES Holocaust Museum and St. Mary of the Woods College
The English Department will be taking the entire freshmen class to the CANDLES Holocaust Museum in Terre Haute to listen to Holocaust Survivor Eva Mozes Kor (one of Dr. Mengele's twins who survived his infamous experiments) tell her story of survival and forgiveness. All freshmen read a memoir on the Holocaust during their second trimester of English, and we will believe this experience will be invaluable. We will also be spending additional time at St. Mary of the Woods College to learn more about St. Mother Theodore.
All students need to arrive at Guerin Catholic High School no later than 7:15 a.m. on Friday, April 28, 2017. Students need to bring their own lunch with them. We will return at approximately 4 pm later that day. Students will need to be in regular school uniform. (It is not a spirit wear day)
 Every freshmen must have a signed permission slip by Tuesday, April 18th which can be found on Gateway.
If you would like to learn more about Eva Kor and her museum, here is the link to the CANDLES website where you can read her story of survival, education, and forgiveness. You can also read her twitter feed: @EvaMozesKor.
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
4th.
Prom Dress Code
As you and your student begin to search for the perfect prom outfit, please be sure to check out the latest dress code before buying. If you have any questions about the dress code, or if the dress/suit meets the requirements, please send an email to [email protected].
All Service Hours are due on by May 7th. Remember you 30 hours total -- at least 18 of those hours are to be done through Parish activities. The other 12 can be completed through GCHS or the community. Hours are submitted on Canvas via your "Class Of" page. Please see Mr. McNamee or Miss LaCoy in Campus Ministry if you have any questions!
For more information about service hours & other opportunities check out our service hours page on the
GC website.
From the Accounting Office
Indiana Education Expenses Deduction
If you have a dependent child enrolled in K-12 private school or who is home-schooled, you
may qualify for an Indiana Unreimbursed Education Expense deduction based on education
expenditures for that child. Expenditures include tuition, fees, textbooks, and school supplies.
If you are eligible, this deduction is $1,000 per qualified dependent. Details can be found in
If you have questions about how this deduction applies to your particular income tax
situation, please consult your tax advisor.
FACTS Management Year-End Reporting
With tax season nearly upon us, FACTS Tuition Management would like to remind you of a
feature which enables you to quickly and easily create a payment summary.
By simply logging into your FACTS Tuition Management account and clicking "View
Printable Payments Summary" on the Payments tab, you can retrieve and print a summary of payments for the 2016 year or any other specified timeframe. Each payment summary contains the date range, family name, and subaccounts. This valuable enhancement is
sure to help simplify your 2016 tax filing process.
Please contact FACTS Tuition Management toll-free 24/7 at 1-866-441-4637 or Nancy Miller, Director of Accounting, at [email protected] or
1-317-582-0120 with any questions.
Spirit Shop Sale
Sale running through March 30, the GUERIN CATHOLIC SPIRIT SHOP will have
a 5/10/15/20 Sale
5 - Select items will all be $5
10 - All other store items will be 10% OFF
15 - $15 OFF ALL Nike 2016 Sideline Exclusive Jackets
20 - All other Nike 2016 Sideline Exclusive Products will be 20% OFF
Stop in to receive your Spring Savings!
The NEW Guerin Catholic Webstore is now up and running! Go to
shop.guerincatholic.org. Click on "Sports" to view the "Outdoor Sports' Survival Items". These items are being offered at 10% discount until March 29. Contact the GC Spirit Shop if you have any questions.
Athletic Updates
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.
Track
Good luck to the boys' and girls' track teams as they head to IU this weekend to compete at the indoor state meet. The Golden Eagles are in a great position to come home with numerous podium finishes...and possible state champions! The action starts at
2pm in Bloomington and you can follow the live action at
livestream.com/jcconnect/2017hsr
Cheer
Tryouts for the
2017-18 Guerin Catholic Cheer Team
will take place on
Thursday April 27th from 3:30-5:30pm i
n the GCHS Cafeteria. There will be 2 practice sessions to learn the cheers & dance for tryouts. Practice sessions will be held on
Monday April 24th & Wednesday April 26th from 3:30-5:30
in the cafeteria as well. Anyone trying out for the team for the first time must attend both practice sessions and returning cheerleaders must attend at least one of the sessions unless prior arrangements have been made with the coach. This tryout is for
both football & basketball
cheerleading for the 2017-18 school year for
ALL grade levels
including incoming freshman. Please contact Head Coach Dr. Stephanie Sharpe at
[email protected]
with any questions.
Boys Soccer
There will be a Boys Soccer call out meeting for parents and players on Tuesday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the GCHS Media Center. Head Coach Chris McGrath will be providing information about schedules, expectations, and required paperwork. Please contact Coach McGrath (317) 490-6370 [email protected] should you have any questions prior to this meeting.
Parish/Community News
Superhero, The Passion of Jesus
Gregory Hancock Dance Theatre presents, Superhero, a contemporary ballet of the Passion of Jesus featuring world-class dancers, award-winning choreography, contemporary music, and vivid costuming.
April 14th & 15th,
7 p.m. at the Tarkington Theatre at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel. Tickets now available on-line at
www.thecenterfortheperformingarts.org or by calling box office at (317) 843-3800. Groups of 10 or more receive 20% discount.
Airplane Pull
In Memory of Tyler Frenzel
Are you strong enough to take on the metal giant? If so, book a team to pull a 24-ton jet 15 feet as fast as you can and raise money for sick children in Indiana.
This year, the proceeds from the event will not only benefit the Indiana Children's Wish Fund, but also Peyton Manning Children's Hospital and Riley Children's Foundation.
Volunteers are welcome, so if students are in need of service hours, then they can contact Pam Frenzel at (317) 496-9824.
GC Sophomore, Kacey Frenzel is coordinating a team and we're hoping other Golden Eagles will do so as well! Its a fun, carnival-like atmosphere for the whole family!
WHEN:
Saturday, April 22, 2017
9:00 a.m. - Noon
WHERE: Republic Airline Hangar
2745 South Hoffman Road
Indianapolis, IN 46241
HOW: Register a team of 10 people (at least 3 women) and raise a minimum of $500 to participate.
Registration Deadline: April 10
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