Wednesday Herald
March 6, 2019
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Guardian Angels is thrilled to announce all preschool programs for the 2019-2020 school year are filled! We have worked very hard over the years to provide an enriching, nurturing, and caring environment and are very excited to have so many students and families be part of these programs. The programs have grown from 6 students enrolled up to 52 scheduled for next year! We have assembled an outstanding team of educators with Emily Feldman, Lauren Dotzauer, MaryAnn Lambert, Rebekah Monahan, and Katie Rieman. Thank you for making it a tremendous success! Any parents who are interested in preschool can still contact the school for additional information and to join a waitlist for the 2019-2020 school year.
Today, we begin the Lenten season with the celebration of Ash Wednesday and start our personal journeys with Christ. Throughout this liturgical season we are called to make sacrifice, and increase prayer and almsgiving. We will all be making choices to bring us closer to God. As we go through our journeys, let us always be mindful of the reason we are making our sacrifices, and continue to grow in our love for the Lord.
Finally, report cards were sent home yesterday. Each student should have received an envelope which contained the report card. We are moving full speed ahead into the final trimester!
God Bless,
Corey
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Jon Peterson/OptimAll Parent Meeting
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On
Thursday, March 7
, at 6:00pm in the school library, we will host an informational meeting for any interested parent to find out more information concerning the Jon Peterson program and/or OptimAll program. Directors and staff members from OptimAll will be present at this meeting. Please RSVP by emailing
Corey Stoops
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Parent & Student Meeting - Human Sexuality
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The Guardian Angels School Council has worked over the past year to research and develop a program that focuses on teaching students and parents about human sexuality and how bodies change during adolescent years. As a result of this work, we are excited to be able to offer a program, using the LoveEd resources, for both students and parents. Guardian Angels will host a parent meeting on
March 13 at 6:00pm
followed by gender-based presentations to students in grades 5 & 6 and 7 & 8 on
Tuesday, March 19 and Wednesday, March 20
. Please use
this link
to register for the parent event.
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Fish Fry Fridays Kick Off This Week
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Guardian Angels hosts a fish fry dinner
every Friday during Lent
in the undercroft from 5:00-7:30. There is no Fish Fry on Good Friday. Everyone is welcome!
There is plenty of food for families to eat-in or carry out. Fried and baked fish, shrimp, cheese pizza, mac-n-cheese, french fries,cole slaw, and baked goods. Senior dining available for parishioners in Room B. There is also a craft corner for children. Children must be attended by an adult at all times.
PTA is in charge of running the
Bake Sale Table
at each Fish Fry. They are looking for people who will make/donate baked goods for the table. They also need volunteers to work the bake sales. You can sign-up to do either
here
.
If you have any questions, contact
Margaret Dunn
.
PTA is also hosting a BINGO night following the Fish Fry this week. Details are below.
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Order Forms for FC Cincinnati Game/PTA Event Due Friday
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Join your Guardian Angels classmates and friends for an afternoon of fun at the FC Cincinnati game on
Sunday, April 7th
. FC Cincinnati will be playing Sporting Kansas City at 3:00pm at Nippert Stadium. Tickets are $17 per person; see
order form
for more details.
Ticket order forms are due March 8th
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Wear Green on March 14th
Celebrate the Luck o' the Irish on
Thursday, March 14
by wearing green shirts and/or socks to school for $1. All money collected will be donated to various mission organizations in our community.
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Collection for St Joseph's Table
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Dear Families of GA;
During the Middle Ages in Sicily, there was an exceptionally severe drought. No rain fell for an extended period of time, no crops would grow, and countless people died in the ensuing famine. The peasants prayed to God for rain, and they also prayed to St. Joseph to intercede with God on their behalf. They promised that if God caused it to rain, they would have a special feast honoring God and St. Joseph and share the bounty with the poor.
Miraculously, the rains came and the crops were planted. With the harvest, the people prepared a feast of foods from their crops. All were invited to share in the bounty. This has become known as the
Tavola di San Giuseppe (St. Joseph’s Table).
Through the centuries, and around the world, people have used this festive table to express their thanks for favors granted through the intercession of St. Joseph.
In honor of St. Joseph, whose feast day is
March 19
th
, we asked the St. Vincent de Paul Society what they needed to help our neighbors today. The items most needed are listed below by grade level.
(None of these necessary items may be purchased with Food Assistance Cards.)
We invite you to offer a family prayer to St. Joseph, and as a sign of gratitude for our blessings, provide an item(s) for those who count on our generosity. You may bring your offering to school and place it on our St. Joseph’s Table, located in the copier hallway by the Religious Ed. office from
Monday, March 18th through Friday, March 22nd.
Thank you,
The Sixth Grade
- Preschool/PreK: Hand Soap (Pump)
- Kindergarten: Toothpaste/Toothbrushes
- 1st Grade: Liquid Dish Soap
- 2nd Grade: Bath Soap (Bars)
- 3rd Grade: Shampoo
- 4th Grade: Toilet Paper/Facial Tissues
- 5th Grade: Paper Towels
- 6th Grade: Cleaning Sprays/Sponges
- 7th Grade: Deodorant
- 8th Grade: Laundry Detergent
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Mark your calendars for the GA 5k - The Halo Hustle! Our 12th annual 5k event will take place
May 17th at 6:30pm
and includes a run/walk, kids fun course, and a post-race party!
Join us for a scenic 5K Run/Walk through the neighborhoods of Mt. Washington with music and fans cheering you on along the way. Stay for the after-party and awards ceremony to enjoy live music by the Marshal Street Project, food trucks, beverages, and kids entertainment! Race registration includes a bib tag and a "swag bag" filled with goodies and one free drink ticket. All proceeds benefit Guardian Angels School.
New for 2019:
- Refer a Friend! If you refer at least 3 friends, you will receive $10 back on your registration!
- Start or join a team! Do you have a student at GA? Join his/her homeroom team so the class can win a pizza party!
- Post-Race Party Only! Not into 5Ks? No problem! You can still support the school and join the party, Don't miss out on the live music, great food, and mingling with your friends.
Registration is $25; kids 12 and under get $10 off. Add on a t-shirt for $10. Online registration will be available soon.
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PTA Spring Used Uniform Event
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It’s time to clear out those outgrown uniforms and donate them to the PTA Spring Uniform Event! If you have uniforms to donate, just drop them into the collection bin outside the school office anytime from March 13-21.. Clothing should be in good used condition.
Need some extra uniform items? Stop by Room A in the undercroft on Friday,
March 22nd between 2:30 and 3:30
and grab what you need! FOR FREE!
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After School Enrichment Opportunities
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April Fools!
Gr. K-8
Tuesdays April 2, 9, 16, 30
2:45-4:00pm
$50 includes all supplies and snack
These projects are unbelievable! We're each creating a book of animal handprints, a paper mache ice cream cone, and a clay taco. Depending on grade & desire of participants, each project will have different choices & level of difficulty.
May Magic!
Gr. K-8
Wednesdays May 1, 8, 15, 22
2:45-4:00pm
50 includes all supplies and snack
End the school year by making your own painted paper kite collage, some clay bugs, and a unique tissue paper flower bowl. Depending on grade & desire of participants, each project will have different choices & level of difficulty.
Life Skillz 101
Grades: 3-6
Mondays April 8 & 15
from 2:45 - 4:45pm
Through interactive role play and fun hands-on activities, students will learn the meaning of manners and respectful behavior. Topics include table manners at home, at a nice restaurant, and at a family gathering. We will also explore manners in public places. We will help them understand personal space, and how to respect people who have disabilities. Other topics will also include manners when hosting or attending a party, playdate or sleepover, and how to write a thank you note! Your kids will come home excited to set the table!
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GA Boosters Offers Scholarship to 8th Graders for High School
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Beginning this spring, the Guardian Angels Athletic Boosters will award two $1,500 non-renewable scholarships to help pay for tuition at a Catholic High School. The recipients will include one boy and one girl. For consideration applicants must be:
- Enrolled at Guardian Angels School or in the CCD program at Guardian Angels Parish
- Have participated in at least one athletic program sponsored by GA Boosters within the last two years
- Registered at a Catholic high school for the 2019-2020 school year
You can find more information and an application form
here
.
Applications are due by 3:00pm on March 14th.
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Changes to CCD for 2019-2020 School Year
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Guardian Angels CCD program will be changing for the 2019-2020 school year. Beginning September 2019, CCD classes will be offered Sunday mornings from 8:30-9:45 throughout the school year.
If you have questions or would like more information, please email
Kay Froehlich
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Over the past years Guardian Angels parish has volunteered to cover two of the 40 Days for Life event where we have someone continually praying from 7:00am to 7:00pm at Planned Parenthood’s abortion facility. Many of our working parishioners try to cover our early and late hours and those available during the day fill the hours in between.
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Wigs for Kids Community Service Opportunity
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Tired of giving up the same old thing for Lent? Want to make a real sacrifice that will make a difference in the life of a child AND earn six hours of community service? Join us
Thursday, April 11,
from 3:00-6:00pm in the Guardian Angels Cafeteria and donate 12 inches of hair to
Wigs for Kids
. Not enough hair to donate? Stop by, learn about Wigs for Kids.. For more information, please email
Kay Froehlich
.
BONUS: Your new hair style will look great on Spring Break 2019!
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Guardian Angels Follies: Hooray for Folliewood
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GA Follies presents
Hooray for Folliewood
April 26, 27, 28, May 3, and 4
. This will be the group's 56th production! More information about the upcoming show and tickets sales will be available soon.
Guardian Angels Follies is a Parish Service Organization that has been dedicated to raising funds for the Guardian Angels Church and School for 56 years. Funds raised have helped bring to life projects such as the Science Lab, Parish Center, student scholarship fund, steeple lighting and many more. If you would like to read more about becoming a patron/donor for the event,
click here
. A ticket order form can be found
here
. Donations can be also made and tickets can also be purchased through
the Follies website
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Our annual parish festival will be held
June 7, 8, and 9
. AngelsFest is the parish's largest fundraising event of the year! You will find plenty of great food and drinks, rides, and games for adults and children of all ages. We will also have live entertainment all weekend long!
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Festival Schedule:
Friday: 7:00pm-12:00am
Live Entertainment:
Vintage Gear
Saturday: 6:00pm-12:00am
Sunday: 4:00pm-9:00pm
We will also have a golf ball drop from the football field on Sunday.
More information about volunteer opportunities and donation needs will be communicated in the coming months.
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Bid-N-Buy Needs Your Help
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Guardian Angels is so lucky to have the support of great parishioners like you! Please consider donating to AngelsFest Bid-N-Buy. You can send your donations to the rectory, school office, or the Religious Education office.
Some Basket Bonanza ideas we are working on include:
- We Hope You Win a LOTTO! (lottery tickets)
- We’ve Got Spirit,How ‘Bout You? (high school or college accessories, apparel, sporting event tickets, etc)
- In My SPARE Time (bowling)
- You’ve Got a PIZZA My Heart (pizza restaurant gift cards, at home pizza making items.)
We will also happily accept any ready-made baskets and gift cards.
We've also created an Amazon Wish List with some of the items we'd like to place in themed baskets. You can
view that list here
. If you purchase from the Amazon list, you can choose to have the items sent directly to the rectory. Please include your name in the note section so we know who donated the item and can send you a receipt for the gift.
If you would like to join the planning committee or have any questions, contact
Kay Froehlich
. We could use additional help picking up donated items from area businesses. Thank you for your support!
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Family Mission Trip - June 13-16
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Guardian Angels Parish is gearing up for its 5th annual Family Mission Trip to Frenchburg, KY on
June 13-16
. This family-friendly mission trip will include service projects for all ages and skill levels. Projects may include construction, landscaping, painting, crafting, food preparation, and visiting the sick or elderly. See the
Family Mission Trip Flyer
for more information.
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Roar Into Vacation Bible School
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Life is wild for kids – full of ups and downs and twists and turns. At ROAR VBS, kids will deepen their friendship with a mighty, loving and good God who empowers them to boldly face life’s challenges.
Bible Camp runs from
Monday, June 17th through Thursday, June 20th
, 9:00am until 12:00pm each day.
Children ages 5-8, (incoming kindergarten through incoming 3rd grade) are welcome to attend.
The cost for GA Bible Camp is $45 per camper. Included in this fee is a GA bible camp t-shirt, snacks and crafts! We will have music, story time and games all week long.
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Registration is now open for Camp GAudeo, a summer ministry for students currently in grades 5-8. Camp will be held
June 24-28
at Guardian Angels, and includes a ton of fun activities for the youth of our parish. This year’s camp will include roller skating, field day activities, Coney Island, service projects, and a trip to Run Jump-N-Play. The
Camp GAudeo page
on the parish website hosts registration, additional event information, and applications for potential high school and adult volunteers. Contact Youth Ministry at
youth@gaparish.org
with additional questions.
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Bulletin Advertisement Opportunities Available
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Sherry Montell representing Diocesan Publications (our bulletin publisher) has been at the parish office working on the advertising sales for our weekly bulletin the past couple weeks. She is still seeking new ones. If interested, please
email Sherry
or call her at 330-716-4707. Thanks to our sponsors and Diocesan Publications, the bulletin is published weekly at no cost to the parish. Please consider purchasing an ad. Your ad and participation make the bulletin successful, and you attract customers for your business!
Advertisements/sponsorships can be purchased for a business, family, charity, in Honor or in Memory of a Loved One, or to support the church or a community service organization, such as Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts of America. We appreciate your support.
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Students will participate in grade level Masses during the
week March 11th.
These Masses begin at 8:15am. The schedule is as follows:
Tuesday: Grades 4-5
Wednesday: Grades 6-8
Thursday: Grades K-3
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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Box Tops Collections
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:
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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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 3rd grade classes are responsible for the next donation on Monday, March 11th.
A
complete schedule
for the school year is attached.
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School 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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Amazon Shopping to Support GA
You can now support Guardian Angels Parish when you shop at Amazon.com! GA is a newly registered participant in the AmazonSmile Program. You can
sign-up
to have a portion of your purchase sales come back to Guardian Angels. When you make purchases through the AmazonSmile page, and have GA selected as your beneficiary, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products back to GA.
You have to be shopping from smile.amazon.com page of the site for us to receive the benefit.
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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.c
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Stay up-to-date with all things GA by following us on social media.
Guardian Angels uses our Facebook page to keep families informed about upcoming events, news, and other information regarding our school and parish. If you want to make sure you see information posted through the Guardian Angels page, please make sure you
go to our page
, click Following (just under the cover photo), and then choose See First. This way anything we share will still be seen in your newsfeed.
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Guardian Angels School
513.624.3141
6539 Beechmont Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45230
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