Wednesday Herald

May 17, 2023

Health Update



During the time period of 5/10/23- 5/16/23, 1 community members tested positive for Covid.

Last Day of School

Our last day of school is scheduled for Friday, May 26. Bus service will be available in the morning, but there will be no bus transportation for dismissal. All students must be picked up from school. We will conclude the school year at mass with the circle song. Mass begins at 9:00 a.m. After mass, students will return to their classrooms and all students will be dismissed at 10:30 a.m. Report cards, student awards, and IOWA results will be sent home on the final day.  

Celebrate with Us: 50th Anniversary Ordination Mass and Reception for Fr. King

Summer Assignments

Required Summer Math: Summer Solution Math Books 

Each student currently in grades K-7 is required to complete a Summer Solutions Math book over the summer break. Books can be purchased through the Summer Solutions website.

Please order the standards-based mathematics book for the grade level your child just completed. These books are also available in many bookstores as well as on Amazon. The book should look similar to the photo attached. 

Required Summer Reading Assignments  

In order to help students maintain their skills in Reading during the summer months, all students going into grades 1 – 8 are asked to read one required book as listed below. Each grade level Language Arts teacher will provide specific instructions to the students in a letter.

Students entering Grade 1: Let’s Go For a Drive by Mo Willems. 

Students entering Grade 2: Get Ready for Second Grade, Amber Brown by Paula Danziger 

Students entering Grade 3: Third Grade Angels by Jerry Spinelli 

Students entering Grade 4: Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume 

Students entering Grade 5: Rules by Cynthia Lord (Still waiting for Paula to confirm)

Students entering Grade 6: Because of Mr. Terupt by Robert Buyea 

Students entering Grade 7: Choose 1 of the following novels. 

• True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle by Avi
• Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix
• Ghost by Jason Reynolds 
• Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko (historical fiction/realistic fiction)
• All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys Soccer Team by Christina Soontornvat 
• The Thing About Jellyfish by Ali Benjamin
• City of Ember by Jeanne Duprau 

Students Entering Grade 8: The Last Book in the Universe by Rodman Philbrick 

Assistant Principal for the Day

Lillian Craig joined the administration for the day on Tuesday, a prize won from last year's parish Bid-and-Buy. Some of her noted highlights from the day were ordering out for lunch, touring the Decades Day projects in the gym, and carrying the walkie-talkie. Lillian has a future in administration, as she used excellent negotiation skills with Mr. Stoops to convince him to allow all students to be out of uniform (tops only) on the last Monday of the school year Monday, May 22nd .  

Assistant Principal Lillian also shared some of her favorite things about GA. Which included the teachers who are all really nice, learning to play new instruments in music, playing on the monkey bars at recess, and becoming closer to God. 

Big thanks to Lillian and all of our students here at GA, that continually brighten our days with their spirits and make this school the best place to be! 

Note from the Nurse's Office

Medication Pickup

If your child has medication at school, please contact me so we can make arrangements for you to receive this medication back for the summer. 

Attention All Current 6th-Grade Parents

Thank you to everyone who has already returned immunization forms this year. 

Letters were sent home last week to remind families who have not already done so, to submit records of vaccinations required by the State of Ohio PRIOR to entry into 7th grade. Those two vaccinations are a Tdap Booster, and one dose of Meningococcal vaccine.

To All Parents of Students with Emergency Medications:

Allergy and Asthma action plans are being sent home this week to all families who have shared that their child has been prescribed an emergency medication (Inhaler, Epinephrine, etc.). Please have these updated over the summer so you will be all set for the start of the school year in August. If you prefer an electronic copy, I am happy to email one to you. My address is: epyles@gaschool.org. 

Medications for Next School Year

Prescription Medication: If you know you will be sending prescription medication in with your child next year, you may print off the “Prescription Medication Form" and have it signed by your healthcare provider this summer. (This includes emergency medication.) 

Over-the-counter Medication: If you would like your child/ren to be able to receive over-the-counter medication at school next school year, you may print an "Over-the Counter Medication Form", only a parent signature is required but new forms are required for each school year.

Please feel free to contact me at any time. Elizabeth Pyles 513.624.2191 epyles@gaschool.org

Thank you for another great year; have a safe and fun summer. It has been our privilege to care for your children.

Extended Care

Guardian Angels School offers an Extended Day Program from 2:45pm to 6:00pm for students at our school. If interested, please click here for more information, registration form, and pricing for the K-8 program. All forms have been updated for the 2023-2024 school year.

Book Swap in the Library May 15th-24th



It is hard to believe that we are already facing the end of the school year! To celebrate, we are having a “Book Swap” in the library May 15-24. Clean off those home bookshelves and bring in gently used books to trade for new books for summer. There is no limit on the number of books brought in, but please make sure they are appropriate for our school and in good condition. For every book brought in, students will receive a ticket to trade in for another book. Any leftover books will be donated. What a great way to “spring clean” and get some new books for summer reading!

St. Xavier High School HSPT Preparation Course

St. Xavier High School will be offering an HSPT preparation course for interested 7th and 8th grade students (boys and girls) at St. Xavier High School on Saturday, October 28th and November 4th. The HSPT exam will be held on Saturday, November 18th ensuring the concepts and preparation learned in the course stay fresh for exam day. Click here for more information.

Uniform Sale Donations

Has your Angel outgrown their uniform? Are you ready to rehome a few uniform items?

PTA is currently accepting any uniform shirts, fleece, sweatshirts, skirts, jumpers, and shorts that are in good condition. We are not accepting pants at this time.

Donations can be placed in the box in the hallway across from the school office until Friday, June 2nd. 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. 

The PTA will host a Used Uniform shopping night for new families on June 13th and for current families at a later date.

Any questions? Please contact Becky Tiefenbach at beckytief@gmail.com.

Circle of Grace

Before the end of this school year, students in grades KDG-8 will participate in the Circle of Grace program as part of their religion classes. This program is designed to educate students on proper Safe Environment/Protection of Children areas. Additional information on the program can be found through the Circle of Grace website. A parent letter can also be found here. If you do not wish for your child to participate in the program, please email Corey Stoops as soon as possible.

School Supply Kits Available to Order for Next Year

School supply kits for kindergarten through 8th grade are now available to purchase for the coming year. It offers convenience for parents to have all of your child's needed items collected and ready for the start of the school year. The prepared kits are delivered to your home before classes begin. The deadline the order supply kits is Saturday, July 1st. 

Participation in this program is not required. When ordering supply kits, or purchasing your own supplies, remember to use the list for the grade your child will be entering, NOT his/her current grade. All students entering 6th, 7th and 8th grade must have a Texas-Instruments TI-30Xa calculator, so please purchase one if needed.

Click here to order your child's supply kit. If parents would like to shop on their own, grade level supply lists can be found here. 

Preschool families will get information from their teachers about their supplies.

Volleyball Camp with the UC Bearcats D1 Players and Coaches

Step Up Sunday

Are you interested in getting more involved at Guardian Angels? Do you feel called to do more to help the Church’s mission but can’t figure out where to start? Do you want to connect with fellow parishioners outside of Mass but aren’t sure how, when, or where to do it? Please join us in the Gathering Space immediately after the weekend Masses on May 20 and 21 for “Step-Up Sunday.” Representatives from several of GA’s parish service organizations (PSOs) will be on hand to tell you more about what their organization does and how you can be part of it. No commitments required—this is an informational event only and just a chance to meet fellow parishioners and to find a greater sense of belonging at Guardian Angels. See you there!

Bid-N-Buy Registration is Live!

Registration is now open for the Bid-N-Buy auction! You can view the great offerings we have so far with more items being added daily. All GA school children whose parents have registered by June 1 on Qtego will receive an out-of-uniform day during the 2023-2024 school year (Mr. Stoops will choose the day). Please register here. 

The following donations are still being accepted:

1. Check out the Amazon wish list
2. Lottery tickets in any amount.
3. 3. Season tickets to local sports events. We are looking specifically for Bengals, UC, Ohio State, and Notre Dame.
4. 4. Cash/check donation to the rectory. Please make your check out to Guardian Angels and mark your check as "Bid-N-Buy Donation." 

Guardian Angels Church

6531 Beechmont Ave

Cincinnati, OH 45230

Tags are set up in the gathering space if you visit the church. Take one and return it with your donation. Don't forget to include your name so I know who to thank! Gift cards are needed for entertainment, restaurants, and shopping.

You will be able to bid on items starting Thursday, June 8 at 7 am until 8 pm on Sunday, June 11.  

Last-minute donations will be accepted only until Wednesday, June 7.

Pick up of winning items will be Tuesday, June 13, and Wednesday, June 14 from 5-8 pm each day at the school entrance.

Thank you for your generosity! 

Weekly Guardian Angels Mass Schedule

Monday through Friday: 7:30am

Saturday: 3:30pm (Vigil Mass for Sunday)

Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am

Young Men's Faith and Fellowship

When: 1st and 3rd Monday every month from 8:00-9:00pm 

Where: Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Room B in the undercroft or by zoom 

Age: 20s - 40s 

Join together in brotherhood with other men to grow in virtue and faith. Each session combines the best research from science with the teaching of the Catholic faith and the wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of a man fully alive and capable of transforming himself, his family, and greater society. Contact the group at mensfaith@gaparish.org for more information or to join via Zoom.

Young Women's Faith and Fellowship

When: 2nd and 4th Wednesday every month from 8:00-9:00 pm. Upcoming dates are May 24, June 14, June 28, July 12, July 26, August 9, and August 23.

Where: Guardian Angels Church in Room B in the undercroft

Age: 20s - 40s

Join together with other women to expand your Catholic faith and build meaningful relationships as we dive into various faith studies from the Blessed is She, Rooted devotional. No prior knowledge or materials needed; come as you are! Contact the group at womensfaith@gaparish.org for more information.  

Fathers Team

Each Friday, Fathers Team will be meeting for Fathers Team "Lite” which consists of review and discussion of the upcoming Sunday's scripture readings. All GA fathers are invited to join in person in the Undercroft (Conference Room B), or by Zoom, this Friday at 6:05 a.m. Contact us at GAfathersteam@gmail.com for the zoom information, or to get on the GA Fathers Team email distribution.

Registration Open for Golf

GA Golf registration is now open! Golf is available for incoming 6th,7th, and 8^th grade girls and boys. Players must supply their own golf equipment. It is recommended to have experience golfing as this is not instructional.

Practices are at Little Miami Golf Course and matches are during the week primarily at Little Miami Golf Course. Season begins in August.

Please register here by May 26th. If you have any questions, please email golf@gaboosters.org.

Cheerleading Registration and New Coaches Welcome!

Cheerleading registration is currently open for students who will be in grades K-4 for the 23-24 school year. Please visit the boosters' website for more information.

Please welcome our new cheerleading coaches, Amanda Davis and Courtney Stenger! Practices information and important dates to come.

Annual Golf Outing is May 26th

The Athletic Boosters Annual Golf Outing is Friday, May 26th at the California Golf Course! Registration begins at 9:15 am, with a shotgun start at 10:30 am. All proceeds benefit the Guardian Angels youth sports programs! Click here for the flyer with more details.

SOCCER FOR FALL 2023: CO-ED (PRE-K & K) & SAY East Girls and Boys 1^st-8^th Grade

Guardian Angels Boosters are excited the opening of registration for our Co-ed & GA Fall Girls and Boys Soccer program, starting September through the end of October.

We continue to offer two leagues based on age and skill level.

Guardian Angels CO-ED Soccer: For our Pre-K and Kindergarten players we offer our own Guardian Angels Co-Ed league, where practice and a game are held during the same hour on Friday nights on our GA field. It is an instructional league and best serves those new and still learning the game.  

SAY East Guardian Angels Soccer: Open to 1st - 8th grade students.

The SAY Divisions are based on a player’s age as of July 31 in the current year, not the grade. Passers (age 6-7), Wings (age 8-9), The Strikers (age 10-11), and Kickers (age 12-13). 

The Fall Season runs from September through the end of October (11 games). Based on the number of players, teams are formed by “Blind Draw” procedures balancing the number of players by age and number on each team. Time commitment will be 1 to 2 practices a week (younger grades 1 practice, older grades potentially 2 practices) held at Guardian Angels during the week, with games on Saturdays (Typically mornings and early afternoons) and Sundays (early and later afternoon).

Players will need shoes, shin guards, and are encouraged to bring water and their own soccer ball. If interested, please sign your son or daughter up on our Guardian Angels registration site. Registration closes July 31st . Sign up NOW to ensure a spot on a roster. See you in the Fall! 

Volleyball Registration and Evaluation Information

Registration is now open for Girls Fall Volleyball for grades 3-8. Please register your daughter and have her come to the evaluation for the grade level she will be entering in the 2023-2024 school year. Example: Current 5th graders would attend the 6th grade evaluation. Go to the Boosters' website to register. Registration remains open until May 18th.

Evaluations

6th-8th Grade: If your daughter is interested in trying out for a competitive team (usually A & B teams are considered competitive), she must attend two evaluations. If your daughter would like to play on a rec team, please indicate that via email or text to Chrissy Waleskowski cdwaleskowski@gmail.com or 513.545.4821 and she will not need to go through the evaluation process if she doesn't want.

3rd-5th Grade: We only have one evaluation for your daughter in order to divide the teams evenly.

Important Dates:

6th-8th Grade:

• Thursday, May 18th in the PC
• 7th Grade: 5:30-6:45 p.m.
• 6th Grade: 6:45-8 p.m.
• 8th Grade: 8-9:15 p.m.
• Friday, May 19th in the PC
• 7th Grade: 4-5 p.m.
• 6th Grade: 5-6 p.m.
• 8th Grade: 6-7 p.m.

3rd-5th Grade:

• Monday, May 22nd in the PC
• 3rd Grade: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
• 4th Grade: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• 5th Grade: 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Please contact Chrissy Waleskowski with any questions.

Guardian Angels Football Registration Open!

The Guardian Angels (GA) Football Program Welcomes ALL active parishioners, CCD, school students of GA in grades K-8th grade to the 2023 football season. Join the GCYL, the largest and best youth football league in southwest Ohio.

Register here!

You do not have to pay until the fall! When registering, enter the grade your child will be in for the 2023-2024 school year.

Bandit: K-2nd Grade

Pony: 3rd & 4th Grade

Reserve: 5th & 6th Grade

Varsity: 7th & 8th Grade

Important Dates:

Conditioning Begins (optional): July 10th

Practice Begins (all levels): July 27th

Angel Bowl: August 19th

League Games Begin: August 26th/27th

Playoffs Begin/Bandit Bowl: October 21st/22nd

Championship Games: November 4th/5th

We follow USA Football's coaches training and player safety guidelines with coaches certified at all levels. Coaches are trained and certified in Concussion Awareness, Lindsay's Law practices, and SafeParish. Player Safety is our #1 concern. Coaches teach the appropriate fundamentals at each level which help our players become better prepared and skilled in the sport of football.

For any questions, concerns, or interest in coaching, contact Tim Trucco.

School Masses

You can find a full schedule of school Masses on the calendar in Rediker. We will be livestreaming all of the All School Masses through GA’s YouTube channel. 

Lunchroom News

Kaldi's offers a daily hot lunch option for our students. All meals must be pre-ordered before 8:00 a.m. the day of service through the EZ-Parent website. Students have the option to buy additional items during lunch, as long as they have an account with a positive balance. To set up a new account, or manage an existing account, click here.

Click here for important tips when ordering. For questions regarding the program, email Kaldi's at ga@kaldiscatering.com. The menu is available on the school website.

Cafeteria Volunteers Needed

We are always in need of helpful hands to keep an eye on our students in grades K-8 during lunch. Please consider sharing a small part of your day to assist. All volunteers must be SafeParish trained and up to date on ongoing bulletins. If you are interested, please sign up here.

Cookie Ministry

Guardian Angels School Cookie Ministry teams up with the 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. Treats need to be bagged, with two treats per bag. Donations of juice boxes and prepackaged snacks are also needed. All 6th grade classes are responsible for the next donation on Monday, May 22nd. A complete schedule for the school year is attached. 

Attendance Line

If your child will be absent or late to school, please call the main school office by 8:00 a.m. each morning. All parents needing to report their child absent or late to school should call our Office Assistant, Melissa Boston, using the main school phone number (513) 624-3141.

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. Box Tops is now on a digital platform. To participate, you’ll need to download the Box Tops App and scan your grocery receipt within 14 days of purchase. You’ll find more information here.

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.

Bulletin Advertising Available

Our bulletin publisher is looking for new advertisers and sponsors. Thanks to our sponsors, the bulletin is published weekly at no cost to our parish. Please consider purchasing an ad. Your ad and participation make the bulletin successful, and you attract customers! If interested, please email Sherry Montel or call/text her at 614-301-7444.

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 or a community service organization, such as Big Brothers/Big Sisters. We appreciate your support.

Community News

St. Ursula Academy

Summer Camps at St. Ursula Academy

There is something for everyone this summer at Saint Ursula Academy! Registration is now open for Saint Ursula Summer Academy and Athletic Camps. Does your daughter dream of baking and decorating cookies? Is she a natural-born leader, driven to make the world a better place? Would she prefer to be tossing a ball or playing a guitar? Does she dream of being on stage? Or would she rather spend the day "Writing Away?" Does she look to her future and know that she will be a famous researcher, scientist, or computer programmer? Whatever topics captivate 2nd-8th grade girls, they are sure to be a part of one of our Summer Academy or Athletic Camps! To see full descriptions, or to register, click here. 

SUA Girls' Night May 5th

We have planned several fun activities to help you get acquainted with Saint Ursula Academy. Play games, win prizes, meet girls from around the city and MORE! This FREE event is open to current 6th and 7th grade girls. Dinner will be provided. Parents are invited to a Q&A session from 5:15-6:00pm with optional tours from 6:00-6:30pm. We hope to see you on May 5. It's going to be a PAWesome night! To register, click here.

St. Xaiver High School

Xavier Summer Reading Enrichment Program

Sign up for the Xaiver Summer Reading Enrichment program. Programs are taught by instructors from the Institute of Reading Development. All programs meet once each week and are available for students entering kindergarten through the college prep level. For more information, click here.

St. Xavier High School Companion Scholars Program

The St. Xavier Companion Scholars Program is currently enrolling students for the summer session, which runs from June 12th - June 30th, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm daily. Companion Scholars is an academic enrichment program developed by St. Xavier High School for any high-achieving African American, Hispanic, multicultural, or low-income young men currently in the fifth or sixth grades from any Cincinnati area school. Click here for additional information. Non-athletic camp funds are available through the State of Ohio. Click here for more information.

Xavier Summer Camp Opportunities

This summer St. Xavier is excited to offer a variety of summer camps where current and prospective students, as well as boys and girls in grade school, will meet new friends, explore the St. Xavier campus, and experience the core tenets of a Jesuit education. Through hands-on, community-based activities, St. Xavier’s teachers and coaches promote fun summer experiences filled with learning opportunities. Minecraft, filmmaking, guitar, acting, makers space, and a variety of sports camps are offered.

Class of 2028: St. Xavier is offering the first-ever Summer Enrichment Program! Through a mix of academic, cultural, social, and athletic activities, the SEP provides an excellent opportunity for students to become acquainted with life at St. X. Students will make a film, break out of an escape room, and build and race a soap box derby car. Register your son today for a fun-filled summer of meeting future classmates and having fun! This program is offered to rising 8th-grade boys only. Register here.

McNick Summer Camp Opportunities

Find your way to McNicholas High School this summer for fun, exploration, and creativity through our athletic, academic, and just-for-fun camps. Preregistration is required by the Wednesday prior to the start of camp. Click here to register and for more information.

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