Please join me in praying the rosary with your family as a source of peace, strength, and protection.
If you missed the live stream of our Living Rosary this morning, the recording can be viewed anytime on our YouTube Channel.
God bless,
Corey
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Quick School Notes
Pep Rally
We will have our first ever virtual pep rally on Friday, October 9! Thank you to Grace O’Toole and Adrianna Luttmer for demonstrating strong initiative and leadership in planning this for the school! Students may be out of uniform, wearing a spirit shirt (red or white) along with either uniform bottoms or the approved GA sweatpants.
Out of Uniform/GA Sweatpants
The majority of out of uniform days at GA are “tops only;” however, during these opportunities, students may wear the GA approved sweatpants.
Low Income Forms
All low income forms are due back to the school office by Friday. These forms are critical in securing Title funding for additional support services. All families must return the form sent home last week.
Mid Terms KDG-3
Progress reports for students in grades KDG-3 will be sent home on Friday, October 9.
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GA Water Bottles Order Forms Due Friday
Due to students needing to have water bottles with them during school, why not have them show off their GA school spirit with a Polar Camel 32oz water bottle! The bottles are available in either red or blue to show off GA school spirit. For only $35 you can purchase your child a laser engraved GA logo water bottle that has its own flip straw and a handle to carry it to every class.
If you're worried your child will not know which water bottle is theirs, have it personally engraved for an additional $2. (There is a 20 character limit.). An order form is attached. Orders are due by this Friday, October 9th; the bottles will be delivered to the school office by October 19th. Plus you would be supporting a Catholic small family business and GA Music Boosters.
If you have any questions please reach out to our Music Boosters President, Jason Claes.
GA Music Boosters thanks you in advance for your support!
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Supplies Needed in the Art Room
Mrs. Pavely is asking for supplies to be donated to the art room. With Covid precautions, we clean a lot and can't keep up with the items needed on our own.
If you can donate any of the following, it would be greatly appreciated!
- wet wipes
- dishwashing liquid
- paper plates--any size (even party leftovers will do!)
- sponges
- gallon, quart, and sandwich zip lock bags
- paper towels
- cleaning spray (without chlorine)
Thank you!
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October VIRTUS Session
Guardian Angels will be holding an online session for new volunteers on the evening of Tuesday, October 13th at 6:00pm. Please visit virtus.org to find a full list of classes throughout the archdiocese (including our parish’s October class).
For more information on Guardian Angels Safe Environment, visit our website. If you have questions about your account, future volunteer training, or need assistance checking your compliance status please email safeenvironment@gaparish.org.
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Fall Enrichment Classes After School
Mrs. Pavely is offering a number of Art Enrichment Classes for the fall. Classes are $10 per class. A full list of classes that are available is attached. Just email Mrs. Pavely with which which class your child would like to attend. Please include the child's name, grade and homeroom teacher in that email. Students can sign up for one of more classes; space is limited to 12 students per class.
Parent Input Requested
As the PTA continues to plan for other enrichment opportunities, parents are being asked for their feedback and suggestions for future classes options. Please click here to complete a quick 3-question survey about after school enrichment classes.
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Monster Mash On Wheels
Join us Saturday, October 24th! This year, we’re taking our Annual Monster Mash outdoors for a fun filled, 4-door (or two!) showcase of amusingly adorned automobiles. Following social distancing guidelines, families will decorate their vehicles in their designated parking spot for a chance to win one of three prizes. Families will be directed through a walking route to view all cars and, along the way, stop at candy stations to pick up pre packaged treat bags. Costumes are encouraged! All children need to be accompanied by an adult at all times. No food or drinks will be provided at this event. We are asking families to RSVP online AND make a donation to the parish to participate in this event. The suggested donation for each family is a minimum of $20. A flyer with more information is attached.
If you have questions, please email Amy Smith.
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Scouts Are Selling Christmas Wreaths
Support Troop 445 & adorn your door with a beautiful fresh pine wreath! All proceeds go to Scout events, camp outs, and expenses. Delivery the week before Thanksgiving. The Scouts will be selling after Masses on October 24 and 25. An order form is also attached. Please return forms by October 26th to the rectory office or the school office.
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Scholastic Book Fair October 26th - November 8th
It’s Scholastic Book Fair Time! From October 26 - November 8, discover new books online with your kids. BONUS: Every purchase supports our school library!
Watch for updates and flyers promoting the over 6,000 products including award-winners, best-sellers, boxed sets and more. All orders ship home, and there will be FREE shipping on all book-only orders over $25.
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PTA Fundraiser: Advent Calendars Orders Due Friday
As the holiday season approaches consider supporting the PTA “Playground Project” by purchasing these special Advent calendars and other products to celebrate the season of Advent. Please click here to choose from a variety of Advent calendars, stickers, candles, and puzzles for your family and friends. They must be turned in to the school office by this Friday, October 9th in an envelope marked, “PTA Advent Fundraiser.” They will be delivered to school before Thanksgiving. Please email Jenn Stoehr with any questions. Thanks for your support!
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Next Uniform Giveaway Is October 14th, Donate Now
Cooler weather means pants season!
In preparation for the uniform change, PTA will once again be collecting items for our give-away and hosting a shopping night. We are currently accepting any uniform shirts, fleece, sweatshirts, skirts jumpers and pants that are in good condition, and meet current GA uniform guidelines. We ask that donated items not be overly-faded, pilled, torn, stained or dirty. We also request that items have the current GA logo only. We are not accepting shorts at this time.
Also, in an effort to organize our collection we will gladly take donations of small (child’s size) hangers.
You can drop off your items in the labeled box in the school hallway until October 13th.
If you are looking to add a few new pieces to your current uniform collection, shopping will be October 14th from 5:00-7:00pm in the Christmann Pavilion, near the football field. Please wear a mask while shopping.
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Public Sqaure Rosary Rally
As we all know, the United States is in great need of public prayer, repentance and conversion. We must ask God to save America through the Rosary of His Most Holy Mother.
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Drive-In Rally for Life
Abortion worker turned pro-life warrior, Abby Johnson, is coming to Cincinnati! Sign up for Cincinnati Right to Life’s Drive In Rally for Life at the Holiday Auto Theatre in Hamilton, Ohio on October 10th at 1:00pm. Enjoy patriotic music, food trucks, goody bags for the kids — and the amazing witness of Abby Johnson. Tickets are only $40 per carload and are expected to sell out quickly. You must pre-register at CincinnatirighttoLife.org. A flyer for the event is attached.
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News From the Religious Education Office
Are you a non-Catholic parent or spouse in our parish?
Do you attend Mass with your family? Have you ever thought about becoming Catholic? Now is the time! We are setting up classes for those who are already part of our GA community, but have not been initiated into the Church. Find out how you can participate!
RCIA
Do you know anyone interested in becoming Catholic or completing the Sacraments of Initiation? Encourage them to find out more! RCIA classes have begun, but it’s not too late to join! These classes are intended for those who are new to the Catholic faith.
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GA Chess Club Registration Is Open
We are very excited that Guardian Angels has been selected to participate in the Cris Collinsworth Proscan Fund Chess in Schools program again this year.
Club Meetings: Mondays from 2:45-4:00 through the entire school year
For whom: Any student who knows the basics of chess and is motivated to commit for the year.
Fee: Free, but we ask that as a condition of your child’s participation, parents agree to the conditions outlined in the attached sign up genius; as well as the health guidelines to follow.
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GA Masks
Parents, please checkout USports for all your Spirit Wear needs including new Gator Masks with GA logo. You can find the complete GA selection on our Spirit Wear website.
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Fees, Dues, & Gifts for 2020-2021
Please click here to pay PTA/Athletic Boosters/Music Boosters Dues for the 2020-2021 school year. You can also pay your classroom fees and contribute toward teacher gifts on this site. Pay close attention to each payment because some are per family and others are per student. Thank you for contributing and recognizing the dedication our teachers give to our children. The Boosters and PTA depend on these dues to provide special programs for the students throughout the year.
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Lunch Service
Kaldi's Catering will again provide lunch for GA students this year. Due to COVID-19, Kaldi's will be providing a limited menu this year. Details can be found on the menu page of our website. Other changes to lunch operations this year include:
- All lunch orders must be placed in advance, by 8am on the day the lunch will be served.
- Orders must be placed for each individual child in their own lunch accounts.
- Cash and check payments from the office will no longer be accepted.
- Payments will be accepted directly through EZ School Apps or Venmo.
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Christian Service Program
The purpose of the Christian Service Program is to enhance the religion curriculum at Guardian Angels Church. It is the duty of all Christians to reach out in service to those around them. Christ asks us to be His hands and feet on earth, keeping His mission of reaching out to those in need alive. The students will complete their service within the following settings: at home, the parish community/school and the community at-large. Click on the links below for more details.
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Box Tops For Education
The Guardian Angels PTA collects Box Tops and uses the funds earned to purchase indoor recess games and outdoor recess equipment. This year, Box Tops is switching to a digital platform. To participate, you’ll need to download the Box Tops App. No more cutting labels off boxes! Instead, you’ll go into the Box Tops app and just scan your grocery receipt within 14 days of purchase. You’ll find more information here.
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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. 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.
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Amazon Shopping Supports GA
You can support Guardian Angels Parish when you shop at Amazon.com! GA is a 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 GA to receive the benefit.
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Stay Connected with GA on Social Media
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. You'll find Guardian Angels on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. Links to all of our social channels can be found through the icons at the bottom of this email.
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Random Act of Kindness Day With Brad's Blessings
Brad’s Blessings will again celebrate Random Act of Kindness (RAK) Day on October 22nd. We will be delivering “sunshine boxes” to individuals battling cancer or other significant illnesses for RAK Day. If you know someone with cancer or another significant illness that could use a little sunshine, please visit Brad’s Blessings to nominate them by Saturday, October 10th.
We also ask you to join us on October 22nd to do your own RAK. Big or small, we hope you will consider being the sunshine in someone’s day.
Brad’s Blessings is a 501(c)(3) organization started in memory of Brad Giesting, a graduate of Guardian Angels School and McNicholas High School. Brad served his country in the 101st Airborne Division with a tour of duty in Iraq. After returning home, he was diagnosed with a rare liposarcoma. RAK Day commemorates the anniversary of his death on October 22, 2016. Visit Brad’s Blessings website for more information. Thank you for your support!
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McNicholas HS Events
McNick has a number of events planned this fall for prospective students! For a full list of events, or to register for any of these events, click here. There is also more information about McNicholas High School attached.
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St Ursula Academy Events
Saint Ursula Academy is excited to announce upcoming events for prospective students! For a full list of events, or to register for any of these events, you may visit www.saintursula.org/visit.aspx. There is also more information attached.
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Mercy McAuley Events
Mercy McAuley High School has a number of events planned for prospective students this fall. More information is attached.
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