As part of Catholic Schools Week, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati hosts a Mass to celebrate all of the schools. Several GA 8th graders participated in the celebration on Tuesday. To begin Mass, each school processed in with its banner, showing unification of all of the schools through the Archdiocese. It was a wonderful celebration of Guardian Angels and all Catholic schools!
Thank you for attending our Mass and Open House on Sunday. It was great to see many current and prospective families on campus! Re-enrollment and registration for the 2020-2021 school year is now open for all in grades and I am delighted to announce our preschool is full!
Thank you for all you do for our Catholic school!
God Bless,
Corey Stoops
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Financial Assistance Available for GA Families
Guardian Angels School will begin accepting scholarships provided through the EdChoice Scholarship Program and the EdChoice Expansion Program for the 2020-2021 school year.
The EdChoice Scholarship Program
provides state-funded scholarships to students who live in neighborhoods for designated public schools (the designation includes specific schools, not entire districts). The state has expanded this list of designated schools to include several local public schools. Families who live in neighborhoods covered by these individual schools can apply for a $4,650 scholarship to use towards tuition at a private school (Guardian Angels).
It is important to note that this scholarship is only for incoming students who do not currently attend a private school.
However, incoming kindergarten students of current Guardian Angels school families (living in one of these designated public school areas) can apply for the scholarship.
Click here
for the complete list of designated public schools.
The EdChoice Expansion Scholarship
is an income-based program for families in grades KDG-6 who have an income at or below 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. Families of students currently enrolled at Guardian Angels can apply for this scholarship, unlike the traditional scholarship described above.
The priority application period for the EdChoice scholarships begins February 1 and concludes April 15
. Application forms/materials will be made available by the Ohio Department of Education at the end of January. We will make these available in the school office and also on our school website. Ahead of time, families of students intending to apply for the EdChoice scholarship must first be accepted to Guardian Angels School based upon our admission standards.
The Catholic Education Foundation for the Archdiocese of Cincinnati
is currently accepting applications for 2020-2021 elementary school (K-8) tuition assistance grants. The Catholic Education Foundation tuition aid program became a reality for the 2017-2018 school year through the One Faith, One Hope, One Love Capital Campaign. Due to the generosity of local parishes, including ours, the Catholic Education Foundation will again be able to offer over $2,000,000 in financial aid! I strongly encourage families to apply for tuition assistance through the Catholic Education Foundation.
All families who plan to apply for financial assistance from Guardian Angels must first apply for assistance from this source.
The deadline to apply is January 31, 2020.
Last year, over $20,000 was given to Guardian Angels families from the Catholic Education Foundation Tuition Assistance Fund.
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GA Students Perform the AristoCats
Guardian Angels School students from preschool through fourth grade are performing The AristoCats on
February 7th and 8th
. The Friday night performance is at 7:00pm; the performances on Saturday are at 2:30pm and 5:00pm. All three shows will take place in the theater at the Anderson Center on Five Mile Road. Tickets are available
online.
Come out to support our GA performers and see all the hard work they have put into this musical!
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Father-Daughter Dance is February 29th
Please join us in your brightest neon at the Father/Daughter Dance on
Saturday, February 29th. Our glow themed party, “Light Up the Night”, will take place in the undercroft from 7:00-10:00pm.
You can RSVP and pay the admission fee
online; the cost is $30 per family. If you would like to send a check, send it to the school office in an envelope marked Father Daughter Dance. Please include your family's name as well as the number of people attending. All proceeds benefit the 8th Grade Washington D.C trip.
A flyer for the event is attached. If you have any questions, please contact
Casey Timko.
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Save the Date: Mother-Son Event
GA Mothers and Sons are invited to Get Your Glow On! The mother-son event will take place
Sunday, March 1st from 2:00-4:00pm at Cherry Grove Lanes. The event is $20 per person which includes your lane, shoe rental, pizza, cookies, and drinks. More information and an RSVP form is
attached.
The RSVP form should be returned by Friday, February 21st.
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Valentine's Day Luncheon For Staff
PTA Hospitality will be providing teachers and staff with a Valentine’s Day lunch on
February 14th. If you would like to donate drinks, a salad or dessert, please click
here. Thank you!
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After School Enrichment Opportunities
Please see the
attached flyer
for more information on classes available in January and February. They include art classes, a skills and agility training session, sewing workshops, and cake decorating.
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GA Athletics Boosters Scholarship
Guardian Angels Athletic Program strives to provide a positive sports experience, while teaching the fundamentals of each sport and preparing children for high school athletic programs. The GA Booster Board is dedicated to providing the best possible athletic program for the children of our parish. Catholic Youth Athletics furthers the mission of the Catholic Church by providing sports experiences for the youth that are firmly rooted in the Catholic faith tradition, based on the goals of the Catholic Youth Ministry, and aligned with the evangelizing mission of the Catholic Church.
This spring, the GA Athletic Boosters will again award two $1,500 non-renewable scholarships to one male and one female 8th grade student enrolled at Guardian Angels school or a student parishioner enrolled in CCD to help with the costs of a Catholic high school education.
Click here
for eligibility and application.
The deadline is Friday, March 20
.
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Spring Soccer
Spring Soccer Registration is now open for students in kindergarten through 8th grade grade during the Spring Season. No prior experience is needed. The teams play in the SAY East Cincinnati organization which is a recreational soccer program; there are no tryouts, everyone plays. All Divisions emphasize the SAY philosophy of fun, maximum participation and player development.
Key Dates:
- Registration is open until February 10th
- Practices start March 16th
- Season: March 28th - May 17th (No Games Easter Weekend)
All player parents must register and sign liability and other waiver forms on the
Boosters' website
.
Volunteers:
Our Programs are dependent on our coaches and parent volunteers. We cannot field these teams without your help! If you're able, please
email Brian Kathmann
.
Additionally, as mentioned in previous communications through the Wednesday Herald, we are proud to introduce GA
Preschool Soccer
! GA Boosters will now also offer an option for preschool/pre-k aged students and parishioners to be a part of a soccer team and play against their classmates. If you are interested in signing up your preschool or pre-k student or would like to volunteer to coach, please
email Bubba Lanham
by Friday, January 24th.
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Registration Open For Track
Calling all runners and jumpers! Registration is now open for boys and girls grades 3-8 who would like to participate in track this Spring. Track is a great sport that can easily fit as a second or third option for those participating in other Spring sports. Regardless of experience or skill level, all are welcome and will find it to be a very enjoyable and fun activity. Like past years, we anticipate our teams will be combining with IHM’s track teams. Don’t miss out on the fun and register as soon as possible. More information is available on the
Boosters' website
. If you have any questions or if you need any additional information, please feel free to contact
Toby Schisler
.
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Last Chance Registration for Lil' Angels Program
Lil Angels program for kids in kindergarten through 2nd grade is starting in February and
registration will close Jan 31st
. Visit the GA Athletics Boosters
new Sports Registration Portal
to sign up!
Practices days and times have been decided and are listed below.
About Lil Angels
Lil’ Angels Athletics program will expose children in grades K-2 to a variety of sports including basketball, volleyball, and soccer. The goal of the program is to offer children the opportunity to interact with their friends in an extracurricular environment while introducing different sports to the children in a fun and casual atmosphere. The kids will learn fundamental skills to be prepared for the GCCYS (Greater Cincinnati Catholic Youth Sports) programs offered beginning in 3rd grade. This year's season will be 8 sessions starting mid-February through early April. The program takes place on GA property outside and/or in the Old Gym. A small fee of $25 is charged to each participant.
Lil Angels Schedule
Kindergarten: Practices are Thursdays 2:45-4:00pm starting 2/13
1st Grade: Practices are Wednesdays after school 2:45-4:00pm starting 2/12
2nd Grade: Practices are Tuesdays after school 2:45-4:00pm starting 2/11
Any questions about the program or registration can be directed to
Nicole Schneider
.
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Fish Fry Fridays Begin February 28th
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 will be available for parishioners in Room B. There is also a craft corner for children. Children must be attended by an adult at all times.
We do need volunteers to help work each week of the event. Please contact
Marianne Glassmeyer
if you would like to volunteer.
We feature a
Craft Corner every week at the Fish Fry events
. The Craft corner is in need of donations. Egg cartons for the paint, paper towels, and markers would be much appreciated! If anyone needs service hours, children grades 5 and up are welcome to help in the craft corner. Just email
Lisa Mastruserio
to sign-up.
PTA also runs a
Bake Sale
during the Fish Fry events. You can donate baked goods or sign-up to work that sale
here
. The money raised at the bake sale goes towards supporting our GA teaching staff.
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40 Days for Life
Guardian Angels parishioners volunteer 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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Upcoming School Masses
Students will attend an All School Mass for the Feast of St. Blaise at 8:30am on Monday,
February 3rd
.
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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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 7th grade classes
are responsible for the next donation on
Monday, February 3rd
. A
complete schedule
for the school year is
attached
.
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Spirit Wear
PTA is offering a new spirit wear option this year. Just go to the
online shopping site
and choose what you like. There are many different options available. If you need to check sizes, stop in to U Sports on Five Mile Rd. Orders placed online are typically ready for pickup in the store within 10 days.
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Parents Service Hour Challenge
The PTA is encouraging every parent to give a minimum of two hours of service to the School or Parish. Any GA school parent who submits the
attached form
no later than May 1, 2020 with over 25 hours of service documented will be entered into a drawing for one free in-parish tuition for the 2020-2021 school year. The winner must also be in good standing with VIRTUS. Examples of service opportunities and a list of the official rules for the challenge are listed on the PTA section of the
website
.
The scholarship prize is sponsored by PTA, Music Boosters & Athletic Boosters.
The winning family will be announced prior to the end of the school year.
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Family Rosary
GA is blessed to have Eucharistic Adoration almost every Thursday from 3:00-9:00pm. We begin those hours with the Family Rosary at 3:00pm. We say five decades of the rosary and rotate which mysteries we pray based on the day of the week or the liturgical season. It takes about 20 minutes. We will be praying each week for our Guardian Angels school and parish community. ALL ages welcome.
Click here
for which classes will be leading throughout the remainder of the year.
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Box Tops Goes Digital This Year
Box Tops is going digital! 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
attached
. You can also watch a quick video showing how the new digital platform works
here.
Currently, you can still find old Box Tops labels on some products. GA students can still submit those paper Box Tops to their homeroom teachers and parishioners can drop them off in the special collection envelope located on the bulletin board in the Church Gathering Space. Those labels will be picked up again on
March 1st
. These physical labels are being phased out though so at some point the digital option will be the only way to submit Box Tops.
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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
During the holiday shopping season, remember you can now 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 is active on several social media channels, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Facebook serves as our primary social channel
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 Facebook 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.
You will also be able to find links to our social media channels at the bottom of every Wednesday Herald.
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Bulletin Advertisements Available
There are available advertising spots in our parish bulletin. Our representative with Diocesan Publications, Sherry Montell, is hoping to fill every spot! If you are interested in advertising in our bulletin, please contact Sherry directly at 330-716-4707 (feel free to text) or by email at
smontell@diocesan.com
.
Thanks to our sponsors/advertisers and Diocesan, the bulletin is published weekly at
no cost
to our parish. Please consider purchasing an ad. Your ad and participation makes our bulletin successful, and you attract customers!
Advertisements and sponsorships can be purchased for a business, family, charity, in honor or in memory of a loved one, or to support the church and a community service organization, such as Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts of America.
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