On Thursday, all of our newly registered, 2018-2019, kindergarten students will experience Mass for the first time at Guardian Angels School! It will be a wonderful celebration welcoming them to our parish and school. We are blessed and excited for these students to become our newest angels in our community.
We will also celebrate our prayer partners for this school year at Thursday's Mass. This is a meaningful program that pairs our second grade students with parishioners so they can pray for one another throughout the school year. Second grade is an important year as students celebrate the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. Having their prayer partners spiritually guide them throughout these important milestones helps them recognize the importance of the Sacraments and shows them how the entire Guardian Angels Parish community supports one another in each member's faith filled journey.
Finally, I look forward to another exciting musical experience Thursday evening at our annual Spring Concert! Students have been working very hard, and I know we will be delighted with another fantastic performance by all groups. Thank you to Mr. Diehl and Mrs. Leach for their dedication in assisting our students achieve excellent success in the Fine Arts!
God Bless,
Corey
Accreditation Update
Over the past two years, the GA community has been involved in the re-accreditation process through the Ohio Catholic Schools Accrediting Association (OCSAA). This included stakeholder surveys, analysis of testing data, developing a comprehensive profile of the school, collecting evidence of proper operating procedures, and having an outside team of principals evaluate all of this work. The result is the creation of two new school improvement goals and an update to our school's mission and beliefs statements. I am thrilled to announce that last week, we received notice that our plan was granted FULL ACCREDITATION through OCSAA! Thank you to the dedicated Guardian Angels staff who worked very hard throughout this process. Listed below are our approved goals and the updated mission and beliefs statements. I look forward to implementing these goals beginning next year!
Mission and Beliefs Statements
Every member of the Guardian Angels community has the responsibility to unite in their roles in fulfilling the mission and belief statements of our school.
Mission Statement
Guardian Angels School cultivates the overall development of the individual student through innovative educational practices incorporated with traditional curricula and proven methods. We provide an environment which prepares each student to be faithful disciples through service and leadership by proclaiming values rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Belief Statements
We Believe...
Christ is the center of our community.
All Guardian Angels staff will be models of Christ.
Students will grow in their faith through participation in prayer, celebration of the sacraments, and service to others.
Parents are the primary educators of their children in the Catholic faith, and we are partners in the faith formation of their children.
In guiding and assisting each student to flourish spiritually, academically, and socially through the recognition of their God given talents.
In promoting a desire for life-long learning which empowers students to collaborate, create, communicate, and think critically.
School Improvement Goals
Catholic Identity Goal
Students will show growth in their knowledge of Catholic Social Teachings and apply it to their lives
Student Performance Goal
Students will show growth in critical thinking skills across the curriculum
End of School Year Notes
Last Day of School
On
June 1, there will be bus service in the morning only for all school districts. However, there will be NO BUS SERVICE AT DISMISSAL for any student. There is no Extended Day Care as well.
9:00am Mass with Circle Song
10:15am End of Year Ceremony in the PC Gym
11:00am Dismissal
Lunch Accounts
The end of the school year is quickly approaching and the negative balances need to get to a positive status. (We currently have 34 accounts that are negative).
Any refund request must be made in writing by
May 31 to
Paula McNulty.
Any money on a graduating student's account will be transferred to a younger sibling.
All monies on accounts will transfer to the new program for next school year.
Summer Math Books
Each student currently in grades K-7 will receive a Summer Solutions Math book to complete over the summer break. Books will be distributed to students on the final day of school. Each book costs $13 and is a requirement for all students to complete. Please begin sending in the $13 payment as soon as possible to your child's homeroom teacher.
New families beginning the 2018-19 school year, please contact the school office for their summer books.
School Supply Toolboxes
Orders can now be placed for School Supply Toolboxes for the 18-19 school year. This
offers a convenience for parents to have all of your child's needed items collected and ready for the start of class. Orders for toolboxes can be placed onlinethrough June 15th. The supplies are then shipped directly to the school and ready for pickup on August 12th after the 10:00 and 12:00 Masses. More information is attached.
Participation in this program is not required. If parents would like to shop on their own, grade level supply lists can be found on
our website.
To keep all of our kiddos reading throughout the summer, the GA Library will be having another "Book Swap" through May 25. Clean off those home bookshelves and bring in gently used books to the library to trade for new books for summer! Please make sure the books are appropriate for our school and in good condition; there is no limit on the number brought in to swap. For every book brought in, students will receive a ticket to trade in for another book. We would like to have books brought in to the library by Friday, May 11, but we will be accepting books for the next 2 weeks. Any leftover books will be donated.
Spring Concert
Guardian Angels Spring concert is
Thursday, May 17 at 7:00pm. There is no charge, however goodwill donations are accepted at the concession stand.
Mass to Welcome New Kindergarten Students
On
Thursday May 17th at 8:15am, all of our new kindergarten students, registered for 2018-2019, will experience Mass for the first time with our Guardian Angels School students! It will be a wonderful celebration welcoming them to our school. We are blessed and excited to welcome these new students and their families to our community.
Final Ecology Club Meeting of the Year
The Ecology Club would like to thank all who participated in our Earth Week activities! The last meeting of the year will be on Thursday, May 17th, from 3:00pm - 4:00pm in Ms. Myer's room. At this meeting, we'll be putting our heads together to discuss what fun and interesting topics and activities we want to cover in the 2018-2019 school year. We'll also get outside for a little bit to discover fun ways we can study the ecology of our own backyard. If this is your child's first meeting, please email Chelsea Almer for a permission slip.
Retirement Mass for Mrs. Kapp
On Tuesday, May 22, at 8:15 Mass, Guardian Angels Parish will pay tribute to Rosemary Kapp as she retires. For 21 years, Mrs. Kapp has been teaching our second graders and has worked a total of 25 years at GA. Her dedication and service have been greatly appreciated. If you would like to attend Mass, please RSVP to Kay Froehlich.
GA Field Day Is May 25
Field Day will be
May 25th.
This is an all-day event starting at 8:45am and will end approximately at 1:50pm. Homeroom teachers will have group assignments and team colors for all students soon. If you are unsure of any details, please contact your child's teacher. It is important that each child wear sunscreen and bring a reusable water bottle to stay hydrated. In addition, all students are asked to pack one brown-bagged lunch and two brown-bagged snacks (labeled with student's first and last name) for the day.
We are still in need of a few volunteers. We are still looking for volunteers for 5th and 6th grade for the event. You can sign-up online.
Save The Date: AngelsFest Is June 8, 9, 10
The festival is the parish's largest fundraiser. You'll find plenty of food and drinks, rides, and games for adults and children of all ages. There is also live entertainment all weekend long!
All donations welcome and appreciated. They can be dropped off in the school office until May 15th. If you have questions, contact Liz McElroy.
Parish Parties
We are looking for some new faces to host parties for the parish. Examples of parties we've thrown in the past include a Card Party, Monster Mash, Ladies Night Out, 80's Party, Scavenger Hunt, and much more.
Want to throw a party? Grab a group of friends/couples and come up with a theme on your own (can be very simple/casual) and fill out the attached form and send it in to the office marked ATTN BNB PARTIES.
If you have questions or if you want to be part of a hosting committee but don't want to come up with the theme just email Margaret Dunn.
Thank You to our BNB Sponsors
Volunteers Needed
AngelsFest is our parish's largest social function of the year. AngelsFest is also our largest fundraiser, providing essential income for our parish budget. For the event to be successful, we need hundreds of volunteers. Volunteer needs vary in regards to interest/experience, time of commitment, and work provided.
If you are interested in working in a Children's Game Booth, click here. Children over 14 are welcome to work a game (excluding the ticket booth) without adult supervision. The children's games committee is also asking for donations of blow pops, tootsie roll pops, rings pops, fruit snacks, and french chews. The items can be donated in the school or rectory office.
Thank you for doing your part to make AngelsFest a success!
Donations Needed for Jewelry Booth
The Youth Ministry members are collecting jewelry to be sold at the annual Guardian Angels parish festival jewelry booth. If you have any pieces (earrings, necklaces, ANYTHING!) that are just taking up space in your jewelry box, please consider sending them in to be deposited in the baskets in the church, school/rectory offices, or outside the youth office. We also accept jewelry boxes, displays, etc. Thank you for helping us support the work of our parish!
Thank You Event Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Red Sponsors:
Bachman's, Inc
EME Fence Co Inc
White Sponsors:
Geo H. Rohde & Son
Coins +
Hemmer
Goddard School- Anderson Twp
Pediatric Dentistry of Anderson
Penn Station
In-Kind Donors
A&A Safety
Janell Inc. Concrete & Masonry
Patriot Signage
Academy Rentals
Messer Construction
Queen City Propane
Archbishop McNicholas HS
Mt. Washington Presbyterian Church
Volunteer Training Session
Boosters News
Golf Outing is May 25
Participate in the Golf Outing
If you're looking to kick off the Memorial Day weekend the right way, come join the Golf Outing! This is a great way to get to know the GA Booster Family. Whether you have a team of four or are looking to meet some new people, you can
sign-up online to play on Friday May 25th. Lunch will be provided starting at 11:00am followed by the shotgun start at noon. There's great prizes to win and you're sure to have a lot of fun at the largest Boosters fund raising event.
Sponsor the Golf Outing
If you are a business owner or decision maker for your company's marketing dollars, this is a great way to get your company's name out among the GA community.
You can contribute online or your can send a donation to the office.
Volunteer at the Event
If golf isn't your thing, come out and meet the GA golfers in a volunteer capacity. You are bound to meet a lot of great people and help us to make this another successful Booster event.
Sign-up to volunteer by clicking here.
Guardian Angels/OSYSA Soccer Camp
Once again Ohio South Youth Soccer Association will be offering a soccer camp for GA students and parishioners. This camp will run from
July 23-26, Monday through Thursday, from 6:00-9:00pm at Armleder Park. It will be run by Jack Hermans, an ex-professional player from Holland. Jack was also the head coach at Xavier University from 1990-2004. He has worked with the Ohio South Olympic Development Program and trains various soccer clubs in Greater Cincinnati. He was voted "Coach of the Year" in 1985 by the Cincinnati Enquirer while coaching at Anderson High School. In 1994 Jack led his college team to a Midwestern Collegiate Conference Title. He was inducted into the "Ohio Hall of Fame" for soccer in 2007. Jack holds the prestigious Dutch Full Badge and USSF A-license. He holds a M.ED from
Xavier University. Each year Jack works with more than 1200 youth soccer players.
For more information or a registration form please contact
Chris Beerman.
John Spinney Volleyball Clinic
John Spinney is the head volleyball coach at Thomas More College girls for 11 successful seasons. He is starting a boys volleyball program there as well. He is coming to GA on
May 24th for a clinic! You do not want to miss this dynamic coach!
Registration for GA Fall Golf is open. Fall Golf is open to all incoming 6-8th grade girls and boys. Golfers should have knowledge of the game and understanding of match play. Practices are on Saturday mornings with matches throughout the week. The fall golf season runs August through early October. Please contact
Jim Costello or
Mike Montanas to learn more about our program or summer development opportunities. You can register on the
Boosters' website.
UC Volleyball Camp
Dates for UC/GA VB camp at GA are July 30, 31, and August 1. Camp for incoming students in grades 3-5 will be in the morning; camp for grades 6-8 is in the afternoon.
3rd Grade: 3:30-4:30 *PLEASE NOTE TIME CHANGE FROM PREVIOUS COMMUNICATION (please arrive at 3:10 for registration and warm up)
4th Grade: 5-6:30 (please arrive at 4:40 for registration and warm up)
5th Grade 6:30-8 (please arrive at 6:10 for registration and warm up)
Incoming 6-8 Grades
May 30-31st
PLAYERS SHOULD ATTEND BOTH DAYS OF EVALUATIONS
PLEASE ARRIVE at least 20 MINUTES EARLY FOR REGISTRATION
Registration fees must be paid by evaluation dates.
Incoming 8th grade:
Wednesday May 30th: 3:45-5:30
Thursday May 31th: 3:45-5:30
Incoming 6th grade:
Wednesday May 30th: 5:15-7
Thursday May 31th: 5:15-7
Incoming 7th grade:
Wednesday May 30th 645-8:30
Thursday May 31th 645-8:30
Volleyball Season Dates:
July 30th: Practices Begin
August 24th: League Matches Begin
NO MATCHES OVER LABOR DAY WEEKEND THIS YEAR
October 14th: Regular season ends
October TBD: Post Season Tourney for all grades
Teacher Tutors Available for the Summer
GA teachers are available this summer to help students review what they learned this year and make sure they are prepared for the next grade in the Fall. You have flexibility to schedule a tutor for the entire summer or for just a few weeks before school starts. Attached is a
flyer with more information.
Corpus Christi Procession at GA June 3rd
For almost eight centuries, Catholics throughout the world have celebrated the feast of Corpus Christi with a Eucharistic Procession through the streets of their towns and cities. In keeping with this beautiful tradition, all are invited to our own Corpus Christi procession on Sunday,
June 3rd after the 12:00 Mass. This procession will go from Guardian Angels Church along Cambridge to Beacon before returning to GA for Benediction. Please join us with your families in giving public witness to our faith and our love for Jesus Christ both here in our community and in unison with our brothers and sisters in every country!
Upcoming School Masses
Students will attend our final all school Mass of the year (K-8) on Tuesday, May 22nd at 8:15am.
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.
Other News & Announcements
Forest Hills & Milford Busing For 2018-2019
Any family planning to use Forest Hills School District, Milford School District, or New Richmond EVSD buses for the 2018-2019 school year must complete the private and parochial transportation request form, which can be found on our website. This form should be submitted directly to the Forest Hills Transportation office no later than June 30th. It can be mailed, faxed,or emailed; details are on the form. One form is required for each child planning to ride the bus. The form for Milford students is due by June 11th. Do not return these forms to GA.
Camp GAudeo
There is limited time remaining to register current 5th - 8th grade students for Camp GAudeo 2018. This year's camp is from June 25-29. This event is the biggest youth event of the year - a week of middle school ministry (led by adults and high schoolers) that includes fun off-site activities and tons of opportunity to pray and grow in our relationship with Christ. Camp is open to all students in the appropriate grades, regardless of school, parish, or religious background! Cost is $105 per student, with plenty of scholarships available. Visit the Camp GAudeo webpage for more information or to register a camper, high school counselor, or adult volunteer. Registration closes after May 24th.
Monster Mash Volunteers Needed for 2018 Event
Our parish Halloween event is in need of some new volunteers. The Monster Mash takes place in October. If you are interested in volunteering, contact
Amy Armstrong Smith.
Volunteer Commitment:
1-2 Meetings, most work is done via email
Must be willing to setup on Friday, October 26th and work the event on October 27th.
Girl Scout Leaders Needed For 18-19
Girls Scouts is in need of troop leaders for incoming second grade girls.
Scouting is a great way to teach girls leadership, independence and skills that will help them for a lifetime, plus it is FUN. Being a leader can be one of the most rewarding experiences; please consider being a leader and help shape the future.
In order to start a troop for our incoming second grade girls, we need to find at least 2-3 leaders (female or male) for the 2018-2019 school year.
Email Amy Armstrong Smith, or call her at 513-304-1890, if you are interested.
PTA Volunteers
The PTA is looking for new volunteers for the 2018-2019 school year. Please contact
Bridget Fesenmeier or
Margaret Dunn with any questions.
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 1st grade classes classes are responsible for the next donation on Monday, May 21st. A complete schedule for the school year is attached.
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.
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.
Find GA News On Facebook
This time of year gets incredibly busy and Facebook is a great way to stay-up-to-date on everything happening in our school and parish. Guardian Angels uses our Facebook page to keep families informed about upcoming events, news, and other information regarding our school and parish.
Facebook has changed how you see information from the pages you follow. These changes mean you will see fewer posts from Pages you like, including Guardian Angels. That means you have to do more than just Like our page to see our updates in the future. If you want to make sure you continue to 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.
Support GA While You Shop On Amazon
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.
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.
Have You Checked Out Formed.org
Guardian Angels invites you to explore all of the resources offered throughFormed.orgby 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!
Other Opportunities For GA Families
Summer Camps At McNick
McNicholas High School is offering a number of summer camps for students entering grades 1-9. Camps are a week long and run from June 4th through June 21st. Morning and afternoon sessions are offered.
Click here for more information.
St Ursula Academy Summer Camps
There is something for everyone at Saint Ursula Academy this summer. We will be hosting camps for art, drama, design, guitar, HSPT review, robotics, writing, basketball, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, volleyball and track & field. To learn more,
click here. Spaces are available on a first come-first served basis so please register early!
If you have questions about either of these events, please contact Admissions Director
Michelle Dellecave.
Summer Camps At Ursuline Academy
Ursuline is offering several camps this summer for girls entering grades 1-8. We have athletic camps in six different sports, as well as several academic and art camps. Camps start in early June and run through July.
Click here to learn more.
Goddard School Summer Camps
Active and S.T.E.A.M. powered summer camps for toddlers-12-years-old are available at Goddard School on Nagel Road. Goddard offers different options for children under 5, 5-6, 6-8, and 8-12 years old.
Campers enjoy an expanded summer campus, which includes neighboring Comboni's west facilities and grounds, large indoor gym, crafts, projects, gymnastics, acting, dance, sports, science, engaging visitors, and plenty of age-appropriate field trips. Summer day camps run 9:00am-4:00pm, include morning/afternoon snack and include before and after care from 7:00am-6:00pm. Campers can attend for a few weeks or all 13 weeks of summer (June 4 - August 30, 2018). Click here for more information or call the school at (513)474-5292.
