A Message from your Principal
Gross Catholic is a tremendous school. Please tell your family and friends about our Open House on Sunday, November 12th, from 11:00am until 2pm.
At Gross Catholic our students receive a quality education filled with tremendous opportunities. Our kids are asked to grow in their faith. Faith formation is an integral part of the education our students receive at Gross Catholic.
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Service is important. Our students must understand what it means to serve others. Below our seniors are working at the Heart Ministries once again. Our entire staff are dedicated to ensuring our students understand what it means to be a part of something bigger than themselves. |
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With Blessings,
Steve Eubanks
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Sunday, Nov 5 - Day Lights Savings - Fall back one hour at 2AM
Monday, Nov 6
(lunch vendor Donohue's - $6 cash)
Tuesday, Nov 7
(lunch vendor Donohue's - $6 cash)
Wednesday, Nov 8 - National Honor Society member induction 6:30pm
(lunch vendor Donohue's - $6 cash)
Thursday, Nov 9 - Senior Service Day (for those signed up)
(lunch vendor Valentino's- $6 cash)
Friday, Nov 10
(lunch vendor Raising Cane's Chicken - $7 cash)
SAVE THE DATE:
Nov 12th -
7:00pm - Winter Sports meeting
Nov 15th -
1PM Dismissal
6:00pm-8:30pm LIFE Meeting, Thankful for Blessings
6:30pm Booster Club Meeting in Media Center
Nov 17, 18 & 19 - One Act Play, a short comedy "Appropriate Audience Behavior"
Nov 22-24 - Thanksgiving Break - No School, Office Closed
Nov 22nd thru 28th - Alumni Giving Challenge
Nov 29 - 1PM Dismissal - Blood Drive
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Athletics & Activities
Winter Sports Dates:
Nov 10 - Sports physicals and forms are due (Download Forms HERE)
Nov 12 - Coach / Parent Meeting 7PM
Nov 13 - Season Begins
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Powerlifting - Workouts begin Monday, November 6th
Monday-Thursdays 3:30-4:30pm in the Health and Conditioning Center
Students should contact Mr. Stanesick to sign up, stanesick@gcgmail.org
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Senior parents: Students interested in attending FOCUS's SEEK24 conference in St. Louis should sign up with Miss Schwartz or Mrs. Sweetmon by November 15.
Encounter Jesus Experience the Sacraments Deepen your knowledge and understanding of your faith Connect with Catholic young people from across the country.
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On November 6th, all GC students will attend a Culture Project assembly on proper use of social media. According to Culture Project, the purpose of the event is to "engage students in a dialogue about how using social media can affect personal happiness, relationships, and the type of person we ultimately become. We discuss the positive uses of social media and how to avoid some of its biggest downfalls. Through the use of personal stories and cultural examples, we invite students to consider their own social media usage and how they can utilize it as a force for good." |
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Can you help support our young men? Rooted, our weekly men's group, has been widely successful, Each week 30+ young men spend their lunch period discussing what it means to be a Christian man in a secular world. We like to provide dessert for the guys. Can you help by donating a dessert? Please check out the sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050848ACAF2CA02-44820617-rooted . Thank you!
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It's a secret! How would you like to financially support GC students attending the SEEK/Steubenville Catholic Conferences and surprise your favorite GC scholar at semester exam time?
Show your support for your student's academic perseverance by purchasing a SURPRISE SEMESTER EXAM CARE PACKAGE. Care packages will be delivered to students during Homeroom on December 11th. Each care package will include student favorites like snacks, drinks, necessary exam supplies, stress reducing items, and a certificate for a homemade chili and cinnamon roll lunch on Thursday, December 14th.
To gift your student with this surprise care package, please return form (Download Form HERE) and $15 per care package to Gross Catholic by Tuesday, November 21.
Thank you for your support of our students attending these important Catholic conferences!
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The twenty-seventh annual America Recycles Day is being held on Wednesday, November 15th, in an effort to recognize the importance and impact of recycling and encourage communities and businesses to be more conscious about their waste management. And while recycling should be a no-brainer, it can cause more harm than good when the wrong items are recycled.
It is very easy to recycle glass. Just rinse your glass containers and dispose of their lids. Why not try this simple eco-friendly step this month?
Glass recycling near Gross Catholic:
Bellevue Fire Station (look for the purple bin)
9400 S 36th St, Bellevue, NE 68147
This site is open 24 hours a week.
River City Recycling
6404 South 60th Street (between Q and Harrison)
This site accepts recyclables free and is a dump location for bulky
items and general household waste (there is a fee for all materials
except recyclables).
The site is open:
Monday through Friday: 8AM – 4:30PM, year ’round.
Saturday: 8AM – 4:30PM, Spring, Summer and Fall
Saturday: 8AM – NOON, Winter
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Counselor's Corner
AP TESTING - Any student who is currently enrolled in an AP class has the opportunity to take the AP test to potentially earn college credit. AP teachers are talking with their students to determine who is interested in taking the test. The deadline to sign up for an AP test has been extended a bit to November 7th The cost per test is $96. Checks should be made out to GCHS and turned in to Mrs. McNamara by November 7th along with the signed permission form. Students can see Mrs. McNamara for the form or print it HERE. If you have questions regarding the AP tests, parents are encouraged to contact Mrs. McNamara or the teacher for the AP class.
BLOOD DRIVE - Student Council will be hosting the annual blood drive at Gross on November 29th from 7:30 - 12:30. More information to come! Please consider signing up to make a donation and save a life!
ACE Scholarship for Dual Enrollment classes - Did you know...Students can apply for a scholarship to cover their dual-enrollment tuition? The ACE Scholarship covers tuition for dual-enrolled courses for qualifying families. The website has details. You must apply each semester that you owe tuition. This program is open year round each year, so if you take dual-enrollment courses next year you can apply again. The deadline to apply for a fall semester course is December 15th and the deadline to apply for a spring semester course is May 15th.
If you have any questions, see Mrs. McNamara.
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*Senior Parents*
Senior Newsletter #5 has been posted in the Class of 2024 google classroom. Ask you senior to show it to you.
All senior students have been encouraged to create an FSA ID in preparation for filling out the FAFSA. We still do not know the date FAFSA will open but creating an ID now will allow you to complete the FAFSA quickly once it opens. One or both parents will also need to create an FSA ID; however, the parent tool is not available yet, so we ask parents to wait for more information.. If parents have an FSA ID from a previous year, it is likely you will be able to continue using that and not need a "new" ID. Students should go to studenaid.gov to create their ID. Please check with your senior to see if they have created their account!
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*Junior Parents*
Mrs. Mac has been working with the junior class on their college and future planning lessons! This week we talked about scholarships and resumes. Ask your junior what they are working on or what they learned!
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November Mental Health Memo provided by Catholic Charities of Omaha
Please take time to review this month's memo is focused on Anxiety; what it is, warning signs and how to cope.
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Thank you to our Career Speakers |
Our Career Day held on October 19th was a great success thanks to the many volunteer speakers and presenters who shared their talent and expertise with our students. Your leadership is priceless and very appreciated!
-Dux Esto
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National Honor Society Induction - November 8th 6:30pm |
The National Honor Society will induct its new members at a ceremony on Nov. 8th at 6:30pm. Those students who were accepted into NHS this fall have received letters with information about the ceremony and the dress code. Additionally, all new members need to turn in their $10 due to Mrs. Novotny by next week
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---- ALUMNI NEWS ----
Distinguished Alumni Award Nominations accepted through November 20th
Gross Catholic is proud of the success and accomplishments of its students. It is a privilege to recognize those graduates and attendees who have excelled in their careers and lives with this award. Recognition as a distinguished alumni shall be limited to individuals, living or deceased, who have attended or graduated from Gross Catholic High School and have made significant accomplishments while maintaining high standards as Christian leaders.
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Dux Esto Drama Announces it's Fall ONE ACT PLAY
A Short Comedy:
Appropriate Audience Behavior
by Ian McWethy
Get your Tickets now for one of the three show times below.
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Congratulations to our weekly Calendar Club Winner:
Todd Middleton - November 3rd winner
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Gross Catholic High School
7700 South 43rd Street, Bellevue, NE 68147
402-734-2000
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