Information from the Nurse's Office
Our school nurse, Elizabeth Pyles, is working to keep up-to-date information on Covid-19 and resources available to parents on
our website. We will continue to add information there as necessary.
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Upcoming Events
With the stay-at-home order in place, please assume all previously promoted events on our campus through early April are cancelled or postponed until a future date. Any rescheduling of those events will be shared in future communications. As for events scheduled in late April and beyond, if we have changes to communicate, that information will be shared in the school and parish emails. Details will also be posted on our website and social media platforms. This is a very fluid situation and we are trying to make the best accommodations as we learn more.
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EdChoice Changes
Today, the Traditional EdChoice application window opened. All applications on file were submitted to the State. Additional applications should be
emailed directly to Corey Stoops
along with all necessary documentation - copies of application, birth certificate, and proof of address. Please know that over the past week, significant changes were approved from the State. The list of designated schools is now based on 2019-2020 guidelines and the scholarship is only available for incoming kindergarten students. The criteria for the expansion scholarship remain the same and the deadline for these applications is April 15.
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Spirit Wear
Our spirit wear provider is offering a 20% off sale through April 6th. Just go to the
online shopping site
and choose what you like. There are many different options available. A portion of sales go back to our PTA.
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Mulch Sale Cancelled
In following the CDC guidelines with social distancing, we will be cancelling the Boy Scout Troup 445 Mulch Sale this year. This is to protect our scouts, our parish and our community. We will be contacting all households that purchased mulch, to update them. We hope to hold a safe mulch sale next year.
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School Supply Kits for 2020-2021 School Year
School Supply Boxes for Grades 1-8 are now available to order online. They will be delivered at school before the start of the 2020-2021 school year. Please remember when ordering to choose your child's grade for the 20-21 school year, NOT the current grade. GA has changed school supply companies from previous years to 1st School Supply for the 20-21 school year. Please use the link provided to order from the proper source. Click
here
to order.
Preschool and kindergarten families will get information from their teachers about their supplies.
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Parents Service Hour Challenge
This school year, PTA encouraged 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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Help PTA Raise Money for a New Playground
PTA is hosting an online fundraiser with Boon Supply, which sells a curated collection of products across home, office, on-the-go and more. Through this fundraiser, Boon Supply will donate 40% of every purchase you make goes back to PTA.
Shop online
through the end of May to support Guardian Angels School PTA. We would love your help!
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2020 Football & Cheer Registration is Open Through April 30th
Bandit Team - Kindergarten through 2nd Grade
Head Coach: Jimmy Gruber
Pony Team - 3rd and 4th Grades
Head Coach: Tom Gruber
Reserve Team - 5th and 6th Grades
Head Coach: Troy Mayer
Varsity Team - 7th and 8th Grades
Head Coach: TBD
Important Dates:
Football Skills Camp –
July 29
th
Practice Begins (all levels) –
July 30
th
Angel Bowl Mass/Event –
August 22
nd
/ August 23
rd
Weekend Games Begin –
August 29
th
/ August 30
th
All home games are played on Saturday mornings/afternoons at Guardian Angels Field and GA has partnered with Mercy Health to provide an athletic trainer at all home games!
When registering, grades should be entered as the grade your child will be in for the 2020-2021 school year.
All parishioners are eligible and welcome to play. Your child does not need to be enrolled in Guardian Angels School to participate.
Similar to previous years, GA will have the opportunity to join forces with neighboring Catholic programs if players are needed.
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All Publicly Celebrated Masses Are Suspended
As you know by now, the Catholic Bishops of Ohio have decided to suspend all publicly celebrated Masses through Easter. During the suspension the Archdiocese of Cincinnati will broadcast a private (close-door) Mass each day from the Cathedral of St. Peter in Chains. These Masses will be live-streamed online at
catholicccincinnati.org
as well on the
Archdiocese of Cincinnati Facebook page
. Daily Masses will be celebrated at 8:00am Monday through Saturday and Sunday Mass will be celebrated at 11:00am.
The Archdiocese also issued the
attached guidelines
in regards to Worship and Sacraments in a time of public health concern.
Here at Guardian Angels Parish:
- Our church will be open for prayer from 7:30am-2:00pm, Monday through Friday
- Adoration will take place from 5:00-8:00pm Thursday
- Confessions will continue as scheduled, for now, on Saturdays from 3:00-4:00pm
- A schedule for Holy Week can be found on the parish website
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AngelsFest is June 12, 13, 14!
Festival Hours:
Friday: 7:00pm-12:00am
Saturday: 6:00pm-12:00am
Sunday: 4:00pm-9:00pm
Join us for a three-day community event! We will have live entertainment all weekend long. There will be plenty of food and drinks and games for people of all ages! And back for 2020 is our Bier Garten and Craft Beer Corner!
Our parish festival is our largest fundraiser of the year. It takes hundreds of
volunteers
to make it successful. If you are interested in volunteering at AngelsFest, please
email Chris Haynes
. A sign-up list for specific volunteers needs throughout festival weekend will be available as the event gets closer.
We are also looking for sponsors for AngelsFest. This is a great opportunity to promote your business to our community. More information about
sponsorship opportunities
can be found
here
. Thank you to the sponsors listed below who have already committed to sponsoring AngelsFest this year!
Gold Sponsors
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Red Sponsors
EME Fence Co. Inc.
Geo Rohde & Son Funeral Home
Pediatric Dentistry of Anderson
Turner Barbershop LLC
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Our
Bid-N-Buy committee
is collecting items that can be used in the silent auction and raffle baskets at the festival. Popular items that we're asking for include:
- Tickets to local sporting events
- Vacation rentals (condos, timeshares, house)
- Craft beer, wine, drink mixers
- Or any other big ticket item
There is also an Amazon Wish List with some of the items the committee would like to place in themed baskets. You can
view the Amazon Wish 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.
Bid-N-Buy is always looking for new volunteers to join the committee. These volunteers help solicit and collect donated items and help wrap baskets ahead of the event.
Thank you for your support!
If you have any questions or would like to volunteer with Bid-N-Buy, email
Kay Froehlich
or call her at 513-624-3146.
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Family Mission Trip is June 18-21
Guardian Angels Parish is gearing up for its 6th annual Family Mission Trip to Frenchburg, KY on June 18-21. 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 attached flyer for more information.
The registration deadline is May 1st. You can register
here.
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Registration Is Open For Bible Camp
North Castle is hidden in a frozen land. The King’s valiant Knights are on a quest in search of the King’s Armor. But the armor isn’t what they think it is.
Knights of North Castle: Quest for the King’s Armor
, invites children to be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power by exploring how we put on the armor of God. Kids will take on the role of brave Knights and begin their quest each session by opening the King’s Book.
GA’s Bible Camp runs from Tuesday, June 16 through Friday, June 19 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Incoming 7th and 8th grade and high school students are needed as volunteers at Bible Camp. If interested, complete the attached
volunteer form
along with the
Archdiocese Release Form
and return to the Religious Education Office.
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Registration Is Open For Camp GAudeo
Now is the time to register current 5th through 8th grade students for Camp GAudeo 2020 (
June 22nd – 26th
). This event is the biggest youth event of the year! This is a week of middle school ministry (led by adults and high school students) 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 $110 per student until May 1st, 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 will remain open until May 26
th
, or until our limited spots are filled
.
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Box Tops Is Now Digital
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.
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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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AmazonSmile Is Now Available Through The Amazon App
Anyone using the AmazonSmile feature to benefit Guardian Angels Church can now do so through the Amazon App! If you shop on Amazon, y
ou can
sign-up
to have a portion of your purchase come back to Guardian Angels. Now when you make purchases through the AmazonSmile app OR 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.
To make the adjustments in the app, follow these steps:
- Open the Amazon Shopping App.
- Tap on the Main Menu in the App.
- Click on Setting.
- Click on AmazonSmile.
- Follow the direction to turn on AmazonSmile and start shopping.
This update will be available soon on IOS. Until then, those users will need 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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