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A Message From Mr. Stoops
Our fifth annual Servathon was a tremendous success! Students at every grade level had a direct impact in making our community a better place by their service. Through Servathon and other opportunities to help others throughout the year, I hope students understand the importance of service to others, and make it a regular part of their lives. I greatly appreciate the numerous volunteers who assisted in classrooms and went out into the community with our students. Additionally, thank you to Megan Reichard and her team of volunteers who work very hard in organizing this large event and the teachers for executing.
Friday is the last day to return Servathon donation flyers to be included in the homeroom competition. Any student turning in a flyer is permitted to be out of uniform on Tuesday, October 17. The homeroom returning the most flyers will also receive a pizza party!
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125th Anniversary Celebration
Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of our 125th anniversary event!
Committee members spent months planning this event, gathering photographs from parishioners, obtaining information and stories to share in the bulletin each month and much more.
Our parish is fortunate to have volunteers willing to step into these position as well as help on the day of the event; it's one of the many reasons this parish has prospered for 125 years.
Here's to another 125!
125th Anniversary Committee
Susan Boettner
Tiffany Strah
George Stegeman
Bradley Barnes
Liz McElroy
Donna Sarky
Luncheon Committee
Marianne Glassmeyer
Terry Glassmeyer
Mary Ann Ey
George Barry
And thank you to Connie Ganim for creating our 125th anniversary logo!
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8th Grade Fundraising Events
Bagel Sale Friday
Breakfast is served! Bring your angel to school a few minutes early on
Friday, October 6th for a breakfast of a bagel with or without cream cheese or granola bar and juice. The sale will run from 7:30 -8:00am in the 8th grade hallway and each item costs only $1. All proceeds go toward the 8th Grade Washington DC trip or graduation activities. The following are the dates of future Bagel Sales: Nov.3, Dec, 1, Jan 5, Feb 2, and March 2. Thank you for your support!
Yankee Candle Sale Now Through October 16th
The annual Yankee Candle fundraiser is currently in full swing to benefit the 8th grade trip to Washington D.C. You can
order online or order from catalog. If you have host/hostess gifts you are in need of for the holidays, there are a variety of items from which to choose. The sale runs
through October 16. Please consider ordering and help the 8th graders raise money for their trip to D.C.!
The G.A. group number is 990033403. Be sure to list the seller's name so they get credit for the sale.
Keep Calm the Bake Sale Is Coming
The 8th grade students will be having a heavenly and delicious Bake Sale on Sunday, November 5th in the Gathering Space after the 8:00am, 10:00am, 12:00pm Masses. A Sign Up Genius will be coming soon for 8th grade student workers and Bake Sale donations by our 8th grade families.
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Library News
Scholastic Book Fair
Students are invited to bring a guest to lunch with them during the week of the book fair, then that guest is invited to shop in the library. A schedule and reservation form is
attached.
Volunteers are essential at our book fair, They help students select books, run cash registers, and restock merchandise. If you are able to volunteer, please
sign-up here.
Guardian Angels hosts an Author Visit on
October 12th.
Grades K-3 will be attending the "Author Visit."
From the beloved author and illustrator of
If I Could Keep You Little... and
I Love You So... comes a new uplifting and timely book that helps children celebrate bravery - in all of its various forms.
Be Brave Little One (
August 2017) is sure to become a new favorite from Marianne Richmond, who has sold over 2.5 million books.
An order form is attached.
Marianne is a wonderful presenter and has created a program around
Be Brave Little One that emphasizes not only the importance of bravery, but the fact that bravery can take many different forms.
Most of us, kids included, often equate bravery with the big, outward choices like starting a new school, standing up for someone, or climbing a big mountain. But courage is the small and quiet actions, too. It can be choosing to quit an activity or sport, going home at a sleepover, or choosing to keep going through a challenging situation. This presentation will make children see that courage takes all forms, and that sometimes fear and bravery can go hand in hand when you are living life with courage.
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Clothing Drive
We are conducting a clothing drive for Mission Sunday (weekend of Oct. 21-Oct. 22). This greatly benefits our missions in Appalachia and South Dakota.
Collection of gently used clothing (infants-adults) will begin Monday, October 9 and conclude on Wednesday, October 18. The families are in desperate need of infant and toddler clothing. But all donations are welcome. Clean out your summer clothing as we transition to fall. Pass on the word to family and friends.
Please send your donated items to Room 1, Mrs. Sarky's classroom.
Thank you so much for your support and generosity.
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Monster Mash Is October 28
Our Annual Monster Mash will take place on Saturday, October 28 from 6:00-9:00pm in the GA Undercroft. The cost is $50 per family or $15 for individual tickets; all children must be accompanied by an adult. A ticket order form is attached and can be returned to the school or parish office. If you have any questions, please
contact
Amy Armstrong Smith
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Art Room News
Original Works
Original Works is coming again! We are so excited to offer this program for the second time, after our success last year. Students will create original art work in art class, then you will have the opportunity to order it on a mug, key chain, ornament, journal, magnet, and much more, in time for Christmas delivery! Our projects will come home in a special plastic envelope, along with a price list. All projects are returned in that same plastic envelope and IF you want to order, you enclose your check. So simple and no worries about a unique gift for a parent, grandparents, godparents, favorite aunts and uncles, or neighbors! Look for your child's art work and order form to come home the first week of November!
If you are able to help with our Original Arts project, please email
Mrs. Pavely.
Volunteers needed to:
Help place artwork in plastic envelopes to go home - Wed Nov 1st 8:00-9:30am
Coordinate artwork to be sent to Original Works & checks - Thurs, Nov 16th 8:00-10:00am
Divide products received into classroom delivery - Tuesday, Dec 19 1:00-2:30pm
Supplies Needed In Art.
If you can send in any of the following, it is greatly appreciated by our artists in kindergarten through 8th grade!
- sponges
- liquid dishwashing detergent
- spray bottles of non-bleach cleaner
- gallon and quart zip lock bags
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Fall Soup & Speaker Series
All parishioners are invited to join our Fall Soup and Speaker Series. The next event is
Monday, October 16th. Soup will be served at 6:00pm in the undercroft; the presentation will follow. Fr. Beseau, assistant professor of Moral Theology at the Athenaeum, will offer a diagnosis of the current state of faith and belief and provide some principles and courses of
action for faithful Catholics in these times. The discussion includes a look at the continued drop in Mass attendance and why fewer people believe in God. A flyer is
attached.
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Fathers Team
Guardian Angles Fathers Team topic for Friday,
October 6 - 10 Civil Discourse
We live in a time and culture in which Civil Discourse is probably at its lowest. Ethnic and racial groups use racial slurs against each other ("All lives matter!"). Republicans and Democrats say hateful words about each other. Christians and non-Christians unfortunately do the same. This rancor will not improve, unless I first become aware of my own attitudes and language, and make conscious choices to respect the people I interact with even when I strongly disagree with some of their ideas or beliefs. Remember: People are more willing to listen to me when I am willing to listen respectfully to them.
Through group discussion and shared experience, this group of dedicated GA Fathers striving all to be better Catholics, Husbands and Fathers will take up these questions from 6:05am - 6:55am Friday in Meeting room B (the undercroft next to school cafeteria). The group meets weekly. You can learn more on the
parish website.
A beautiful sunrise, hot coffee and meaningful conversation are promised to all who can attend.
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Athletics Boosters News
Lil Angels
Is your K, 1st or 2nd child ready to learn about the fundamentals of sports? Registration is now open for GA Lil Angels! Lil Angels is open to grades K-2, both boys and girls. Please register on the Guardian Angels Booster
website.
This is an 8 week program to teach the kids about the volleyball, basketball, soccer and being a good teammate.
Practices are right after school until 4:00pm; they start the week after Thanksgiving and will end early February.
Kindergarten - Wednesdays
1st Grade - Fridays
2nd Grade - Thursdays
If you are willing to help be an assistant coach, please mark that when you are registering your Lil Angel.
If you have any questions, please reach out to
Rusty Kinney.
Basketball
Basketball registration is now open! Please register your child
online.
Basketball is offered for grades 3-8 with no prior experience needed.
Register today!
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Other Upcoming Events
Red Carpet Premier: November 10
Save the Date for a Red Carpet Premier of
"Singing in the Rain" on
November 10.
The Music Boosters is hosting a screening of the original MGM movie
"Singing in the Rain" to promote our Spring Musical (
Singing in the Rain Jr.). As some of the students (and parents) are not familiar with the musical, we hope to get everyone acquainted and excited about this classic. Mark it on your calendar and look for more details coming soon!
Parents Night Out: Saturday, February 10
Save the Date for the PTA's Annual Parents Night Out Event to celebrate Guardian Angels Parish's 125th Anniversary. More details about the event on February 10th will be released this winter.
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2017-2018 Enrichment Opportunities
Many enrichment classes will be offered at GA for the 2017-2018 school year; details are
attached. Some dates are still to be determined so look for those to follow. Sign-ups for the classes listed below are open now.
Jewelry Making Grades: 4-8
Learn how to make beaded bracelets and necklaces, use a crimping tool, and make scrabble tile jewelry.
See
attached flyer
for more details and registration information.
Taught by: Nancy Bellamah
Classes Meet: Mondays from 3:00-4:10, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 and 11/6
Fee:
$50
Hurray for Holidays: Fall Session
Grades 1-8
This will be a fun way to celebrate the fall holidays! Create a leaf mobile, a sculpture painted pumpkin, and a stuffed felt monster. Level of difficulty will be based on grade level, so older students can be more challenged, while younger students can explore the medium. See
attached flyer
for more details and registration information.
Classes Meet: Mondays 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 3:00-4:00pm Art Room
Fee: $50.00 All supplies included
Canvas Creations
Grades 4-8
Design & complete your own painting on canvas to take home and hang in a special place! See
attached flyer
for more details and registration information.
Classes Meet: Tuesdays 10/17, 10/24, 11/7, 11/14 3:00-4:00pm Art Room
Fee: $50.00 All supplies included
Hurray for Holidays: Winter Session
Grades 1-8
This is a fun way to celebrate winter holidays! Create a Thanksgiving Norman Rockwell inspired collage, a clay Christmas ornament, and New Year's Eve "make a joyful noise" maker. Level of difficulty will be based on grade level, so older students can be more challenged, while younger students can explore the medium. See
attached flyer
for more details and registration information.
Classes Meet: Mondays 11/13, 11/27, 12/11, 12/18 3:00-4:00PM Art Room
Fee: $50.00 All supplies included
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Upcoming School Masses
Students will participate in an All School Mass Living Rosary on Thursday, October 12th at 9:00am.
For a calendar of upcoming Mass times, log into your parent portal in
Rediker. Click on the Calendar, the box with the arrow, found on the right side of your home page. School Masses are shown in the light blue color. Or you can make a selection in the filter drop down, to the right above the calendar dates, to just show School Masses.
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
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100th Anniversary of the Final Fatima Apparation Public Rosary Rally
100 years ago on October 13, 1917 Our Lady of Fatima appeared to Lucia, Jacinta and Francisco. On that day, as promised by Our Lady of Fatima, thousands witnessed the Miracle of the Sun.
You are invited to celebrate this anniversary and pray together the Rosary for America and the World.
Please join us in praying the Rosary on
Saturday October 14th at 12:00pm. This Public Square Rosary Rally will take place at Guardian Angels Church in front of the main Beechmont entrance. Feel free to bring your chairs, Limited chairs will be provided.
Please contact Nick Carpinello at 513-289-7143 for more information.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Photographer
Guardian Angels is looking for a skilled photographer to document wonderful things happening around our campus. You do not have to be a professional photographer, just someone who loves taking pictures and is able to capture great moments. The opportunities vary but include parish and school functions/activities and include weekend, evening, and daytime events. So there is an opportunity to fit any schedule! If you are interested, please contact
Tiffany Strah.
Heavenly Cafe
Parents are needed in the cafeteria to help wipe tables and assist children during their lunches. You can work once or twice a month or more, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. You are welcome to bring small children with you. All volunteers must be VIRTUS trained. If you are interested in volunteering in the cafeteria, please sign up via
this link
. If you have any questions, please contact
Katie Durstock
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Music Department Events
The music department has a full year of events outlined for the upcoming year. You'll find our talented musicians at the Christmas and Spring concerts, the Spring musical, PTA Spring event, the OMEA Professional Development Conference, and more! A complete list is
attached. If you have not done so already, please consider paying your $25 dues to the Music Boosters, which helps foster the musical education of all of our students.
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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 2nd grade classes are responsible for the next donation on Monday, October 9th
. A
complete schedule
for the school year is attached.
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Box Top Collection
The Guardian Angels PTA is collecting Box Tops from various consumer products. GA students can submit Box Tops to their homeroom teachers and all parishioners can drop off Box Tops in the special collection envelope located on the bulletin board in the Church Gathering Space.
The Box Tops are picked up at the following dates:October 26, November 30, January 25, February 25, March 22, and May 19.
We use the funds earned to purchase indoor recess games and outdoor recess equipment. Please start collecting Box Tops today and help us make this year even more successful!
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Have News To Share?
If you have information you would like to be included in the Wednesday Herald, please email it to
Tiffany Strah
. Information must be received by Friday to be included in the next Wednesday Herald.
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School Events Calendar
Looking for more information about upcoming events at GA? You can find a calendar in your Rediker Parent Portal. Log into your account, then click on the Calendar on the blue navigation bar. The calendar shows school events, parish events, and much more.
Just a reminder, events posted on the school website,
www.gaschool.org
, only include those open to the public or new families who may not have activated a Rediker account yet. All other event information is posted in Rediker, which is password protected.
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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. Enrolling does NOT impact the points you use to redeem for discounts at the pump.
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Like Us On Facebook
If you're on Facebook, that is a great place to stay up on the latest happenings at Guardian Angels School and Parish. We post information about upcoming events, ways to get involved, and share stories about news on our campus. You can find our Facebook page
here.
In an effort to keep spam out of your newsfeed, Facebook changed how you see information from organizations and businesses.
If you would like all of our posts to show up in your feed, click on the like button. A drop down menu will appear. Click on See First instead of default.
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Have You Checked Out Formed.org
Guardian Angels invites you to explore all of the resources offered through
Formed.org
by registering with the parish code 4EVXRB. Registration is complimentary to all parishioners and residents of our parish area, so be sure to tell your friends. Great programs, videos, books and more are added every month. There are also a number of resources now available for children!
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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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Other Opportunities For GA Families
McNicholas HS Upcoming Events
8th Grade Shadow Days:
Beginning September 26, students in 8th grade can be a Rocket for a day.
Our admissions office takes special care to pair your student with a trained Student Ambassador with similar academic interests, as well as co-curricular interests.
In order to give our guests the personalized attention all of our Rockets deserve, we cap the days to 20 guests per Shadow Day. Schedule today, as some days are beginning to fill!
Click here
to learn more about our Shadow Program and to register online.
Prospective Parent Information Night:
This event on
October 5th is designed for parents to mingle with other prospective parents, school faculty and staff while exploring what McNicholas has to offer.
Families will receive an prospective parent folder with information about the admissions process, benefits of the CoEd Advantage, financial aid and scholarships, and curriculum.
To register,
click here.
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St Ursula Academy Events
Parents of 8th grade girls are invited to our Financial Aid Information Night on
October 18 from 7:00-8:00pm. This session includes an overview of the financial aid application process, the FACTS tuition payment and aid application system, and Q&A with our Business Office Staff. Registration is available
online.
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Mercy McAuley HS Open House
Open House for the new Mercy McAuley High School will be held from 1:00-3:30pm
on Sunday, October 15, and Sunday, November 12. Both events will be held at 6000 Oakwood Avenue in College Hill. Guests may choose the date that is most convenient for them. Prospective students of all grade levels and family members are invited to attend any time during these hours. Those who attend will tour the campus and talk with current Mother of Mercy and McAuley students, faculty, staff and parents. Attendees will also learn about Mercy McAuley's academic programs, athletics, arts, clubs and more. Members of the Mercy McAuley Transition Committee will also be on hand to answer questions. Pre-register for the Open House at
www.mcauleyhs.net
or
www.motherofmercy.org
to save time at check-in.
Mercy McAuley High School, a new all-girls Catholic High School sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, will open at 6000 Oakwood Avenue in the fall of 2018.
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Pro-Life Saver 5K Run/Walk
Save the date for the Pro-Life Saver 5k Run/Walk event on
Saturday, November 4th. It begins at Lunken Airport at 10:30am. Complete details and information about registration are
attached.
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Have news to share? Send news or upcoming event information to Tiffany Strah.
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Contact
Corey Stoops, Principal
Katie Durstock, Assistant Principal
6539 Beechmont Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45230
513.624.3141
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