Wednesday
Herald

August 19, 2020
Upcoming Dates


Wednesday, August 19:
First Day: Last Name A-M

Thursday, August 20:
First Day: Last Name N-Z

Friday, August 21:
First Day: All Students

Thursday, August 27:
Join Scout Night
Principal's Message
The 2020-2021 school year has officially started with half of our angels attending today! Wow, it was incredibly rewarding to welcome students back for the first time since March! While the typical opening day routine is much different in previous years, it is important to recognize how special today was for the entire community! I look forward to welcoming the second half of angels to school tomorrow and having all students at school on Friday.

You can view pictures of our first day back on our Facebook page.
As communicated yesterday, here are some additional updates as we begin the year:
  • Handbook: Click the links below to read the updated 20-21 Handbook and sign the acknowledgement form which is provided through DocuSign. This MUST be filled out before your child attends school for the first day. One form must be filled out per family but please list all students within your family on the embedded technology user agreement. 
  • 2020-2021 Handbook
  • Handbook Acknowledgement Form
  • Water Bottles: All students need to bring water bottles each day! Students will not have access to drinking fountains to fill up empty water containers, so please have your child bring a few bottles to school.
  • Band/Music Option: I am excited to announce the hiring of our new Band Director, William Lommel! Due to COVID-19 safety measures, our band and chorus instruction will look differently this year. As a result, we will meet with students in grades 5-8 to discuss details for what each class will look like and provide them with the opportunity to finalize their music choice once fully informed.

Please continue to keep the entire GA community in your prayers as we continue through the school year!

God bless,

Corey
School News
Lunch Service Begins Monday

Kaldi's Catering will again provide lunch for GA students this year; the service begins Monday. 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.
For more information, please refer to the Kaldi's Parent Handbook.
6-8 Grade Need To Bring In Art Supplies

Due to Covid restrictions on sharing supplies, students in grades 6, 7, 8 will need to bring in their own art supplies for use in their classrooms and the art room. Please send them in a clear gallon zip lock bag or plastic container with name and grade clearly marked on front. An oversize t-shirt or apron (name on front) is also needed for messy projects and can be kept in backpack. Don't forget to return with your sketch book that went home in March, or purchase a new spiral bound one! Thank you for your support! Art Supplies Needed:
  • colored pencils
  • thin or thick markers (own choice)
  • box of 24 crayons
  • 2 large glue sticks OR 4 small glue sticks
  • 1 bottle of Elmer's glue
  • Crayola or Prang watercolor paints
  • Scissors
  • Ruler
  • 3 pencils
  • 2 Erasers
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.
Join Scout Night
 
Climb aboard for adventure! Learn more about GA's Cub Scout program at Join Scout Night on Thursday, August 27th at 7:00pm at the Pavilion. Learn about all our Pack activities and the benefits of Scouting! GA Cub Scouts is open to 1st - 5th grade. Become a Cub Scout and join a group where going with the flow has never been more fun!
All of the pictures above are from pre-COVID scouting events.
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.
Other News & Reminders
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 attached.
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. 
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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