May 26th, 2017



Mr. McNeany's Letter

Dear Guerin Catholic Family,
 
 
It is hard to believe that another school year is coming to an end.  There are so many memories made in just ten months!  I always enjoy reflecting on my memories from the year.  I continue to marvel at what a great group of young people we are blessed with.  Here are my highlights of the year as I think back on the thirteenth year that Guerin Catholic has opened its doors with a mission of transforming souls and enlightening minds.  
 
August
I love seeing the students' faces as they enter the building on the first day of classes. Click here to read more
 

Next Week
REMINDER FROM THE NURSE:  If your child has medication/Epi-pens in the nurse's office, please come and pick it up next week.   

Monday, May 29     
Memorial Day 
No School 
 
Tuesday, May 30 
Day Before Finals Schedule
Daily Mass, 10:10 a.m.  
 
Wednesday, May 31            
School Begins, 8:05 a.m.  * 
*Please note there is NOT a 1-hour delay
Day #1 Finals Schedule
Daily Mass, 7:30 a.m.
Senior Breakfast & Commencement Rehearsal, 9 a.m.
Dismissal 3:15 p.m.
Baccalaureate Mass, 5:30 p.m.  

Thursday, June 1         
Day #2 Finals Schedule
Daily Mass, 7:30 a.m.
School Begins, 8:05 a.m.
Dismissal 1:40 p.m. -- Have a Happy and Safe Summer!!  

Friday, June 2             
Teacher Work Day, No Classes
Faculty/Staff Meeting, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Sunday, June 4 
Commencement, 2 p.m.
Congratulations to the 200-member Class of 2017--over $30 million in college scholarships!!!


Seniors
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
sSenior Breakfast and Commencement Rehearsal
This is mandatory!  Seniors should report to the cafeteria by 9 am.  Breakfast and rehearsal should conclude by 11:30 (but we will take as long as necessary to get it right!)  Dress is casual.

Baccalaureate Mass at Holy Spirit at Geist
10350 Glaser Way, Fishers, IN  
Mass time:   5:30 pm
Students should arrive no later than 4:30 pm and be dressed in appropriate mass attire.  All family members and friends are welcome.
 
Sunday, June 4, 2017
2017 Commencement Ceremonies
Guerin Catholic High School Gymnasium
Time:   2:00 pm
Seniors should arrive no later than 1:00 pm, dressed in appropriate mass attire.  All family members and friends are welcome.
   
  
Joe Reitz at the 3rd Annual X-Gamez TOMORROW!! 
May 27
This year former Indianapolis Colt's offensive tackle will do 
the tip-off for the X-Gamez!
 
Come enjoy a morning of great alumni basketball and an opportunity to help raise funds for the Xavier Thomes Murphy "Living the Mission" Award.
 
This scholarship has provided six Guerin Catholic students with $2000 towards their Guerin Catholic tuition.
 
Come help the 2017 X-Gamez !!!    
 
Can't make the game? Then please consider making a direct donation !

 
hHolocaust Tour - Summer 2018 
"The most deadly poison of our times is indifference.  And this happens although the praise of God should know no limits.  Let us strive, therefore, to praise Him to the greatest extent of our powers." --Maximillian Kolbe

It's not too late to take advantage of an amazing opportunity to experience history in a way you've never experienced it before. The Holocaust Tour will include many moving historical sites that will help you see the world from a different perspective.
The Holocaust Tour in the summer of 2018 is a beautiful way to help dispel the clouds of indifference. Find out more about this trip by contacting Marcia Murphy at [email protected]. Check out the link (www.eftours.com/1796938ey) for an overview of the trip.

This trip is sponsored by EF Tours and not by Guerin Catholic High School.  Guerin Catholic has given permission for EF Tours to advertise this trip to our community but does not assume any responsibility and/or liability for those that choose to participate.
 

MBS  Book Buyback     
MBS books will be at Guerin Catholic on
Tuesday, June 6 
from
9am-12pm and again from 4-7pm    
  *Book
Buyback does not apply to rental books which must be returned with the shipping labels provided by MBS at the end of the school year.
   
2017-18  Textbooks & Guide to Textbooks
Please check out our 2017-2018 textbook list posted on GC Gateway. The 2017-2018 textbook list provides students with a listing of every class that will be offered at Guerin Catholic next school year and the books that are required for each class. It is very important that students have their  textbooks the first day of the trimester so that they can actively participate and complete work on time.  
On GC Gateway, families will also find a textbook guide for parents with various options for selling current  textbooks and buying books for next year.  Please note that the Guerin Catholic online  bookstore offers every  book that will be used next year, including several online and rental options.
 

Golden Eagle Golf Classic
 
June 6, 2017
Individual Registrations Now Available for the Golden Eagle Golf Classic on June 6, at Guerin Catholic's home course---Pebble Brook!!

Check-in for this golf scramble will take place on June 6, at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start at noon! A boxed lunch and beverages will be provided to all registrants and the day will end with dinner and awards at approximately 5:30 p.m.

Please contact Kelly Janssen with questions. 
 
 
Host Family Inquiry Meeting
June 6, 6 p.m.
 
French Catholic Students visiting GC - Host Family Opportunity
Come and find out more at the Inquiry Meeting on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 6:00pm in the School office Conference Room.  Students are matched by age and gender. Fall dates when the students will be visiting GC are  Oct 14 - Nov 11, 2017.

Former Guerin Catholic host testimony: 
It was a blessing for our family to have the opportunity to meet and get to know Andreas.  The experience of hosting a student from France exceeded all of our expectations.  We were surprised at how quickly we bonded and became friends.  We had laughs over language misunderstandings and found it very interesting to hear what is different and what is similar to his life in France.  It was a very enjoyable and memorable time for our entire family. I highly recommend hosting a student from France because it helps you to grow, learn, and make connections that you would not otherwise make.  
Please contact Kerin Buntin today to discuss the
French Catholic host family opportunity.


Student Schedules for 2017-2018
Class  schedules for the 2017-2018 school year are now available for students to view through GC Gateway. Please select the link below for directions on how to access student schedules.
 
 
Please make sure your student looks over his or her  schedule  to make sure he or she has  5 class periods  each trimester including required courses.  If your son or daughter has an incomplete  schedule , have him or her make an appointment through Mrs. Chianello in the Guidance Office to see his or her counselor to review.
 
Class  schedules were built according to the class selections your son or daughter submitted online or with his or her Counselor.  Class periods are subject to change due to balancing of classes. Reminder: According to the Student Handbook (posted on the GC Gateway), students will have the opportunity to change a class on his or her  schedule prior to the end of the school year.  A student requesting a change and/or dropped class must:
    
1. Have a valid reason for changing or dropping a class.    
2. Receive permission from the parent(s) and teacher if required


Technology Orientation Sessions 
Class of 2021 and all Upperclass Transfer Students 

Purpose
The Guerin Catholic High School Technology Department will offer 60 minute technology orientation sessions throughout the summer of 2017 for all members of the class of 2021 and all upperclass transfer students. These sessions are designed to introduce students and their parents to the technology staff at GCHS and provide an overview of the services and platforms provided. Students and at least one parent should attend. Spots in each session will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.
 
Agenda
  1. Welcome & Introductions
  2. Highlights of Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
  3. Install GCHS Licensed Software
  4. Activate student network accounts
  5. Initial student log into Canvas & Google Apps accounts
  6. Set up parent observer account in Canvas
  7. Q&A
 
Schedule for Parents of Students Enrolled in Summer School
Parent-only sessions will be scheduled around summer school drop-off and pick-up times from Thursday June 8th through Wednesday June 14th . Parents WIll NOT need their student's laptop, but WILL need their child's GCHS usernames and passwords. Only one parent needs to attend, although both are welcome.
 
Sign Up Link: https://goo.gl/47M0KD 
 
Schedule for Students & Parents NOT Enrolled in Summer School
Sessions will be offered throughout the summer from June 15th through July 20th. (Dates exclude the IHSAA moratorium week.) Only one parent needs to accompany their child, although both are welcome. Please bring your student's laptop. Please read the signup directions carefully.
 
Sign Up Link: https://goo.gl/fXdeid 
 
Additional Software Information
Guerin Catholic High School will install and license the following software. There is no need for families to purchase these applications.
  • Microsoft Office 2016
 

Parent Guild  
Birthday Club 
Beat the summer rush and sign up now for the 2017-18 Birthday Club! Choose either to display your student's birthday on the sign in front of school or on the TV screen at the entrance---or both!! Click here to be directed to the sign up link on GC Gateway!     

Lunch Accounts 
The prepayment function on MySchoolBucks will be disabled on  June 5, and will be reactivated on or after August 1, 2017.   Lunch funds remaining on returning students'  lunch  accounts will carry over to the upcoming school year. 

Graduating seniors and any students who are not returning will have their  lunch  accounts deactivat ed after the last day of school.   Graduating seniors and any students who are not returning in the fall who have funds remaining on their  lunch  accounts will  
1.  have the funds transferred to their younger sibling attending Guerin Catholic, if applicable. 
2.  have the funds refunded to the parent

Please contact Nancy Miller in the Accounting Office with any questions.

 
Fr. Haan's Homily 

Click here to listen to Fr. Haan's Homily from Mass on Tuesday, May 23.