Wednesday Herald

May 24, 2023

Details for the closing day are listed below. Please remember that all students must be picked up at 10:30 on Friday. Bussing in the morning is available; however, students will not have bus transportation at the end of the day for the 10:30 dismissal.

If you have any questions throughout the summer, please call the school office (513-624-3141). You can also email Melissa Boston, Heather Seurkamp, or Corey Stoops. If you need to be on campus, please call/email ahead of time to make sure the building is open.

In closing, thank you for sending your angels to GA this school year. I cherish each student and have truly enjoyed interacting with them as they developed throughout the year. Guardian Angels School is a special place because of the people who make this an outstanding community! May God bless each community member for a safe and fun summer! I look forward to seeing all our angels again in 81 days as we begin the 2023-2024 school year!

All my life’s a circle, sunrise and sundown.

The moon rose through the nighttime, 

‘Till the daybreak comes around.

All my life’s a circle, but I can’t tell you why

The seasons spinning ‘round again.

The years keep rolling by.

God bless,

Corey  

Health Update



During the time period of 5/17/23- 5/23/23, two 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.  

2023-2024 Uniform Guide Update

Ahead of the 2022-2023 school year, the Guardian Angels uniform policy was updated. This included changes to uniform guidelines and options available for students. After a year of transitioning into this change, all students must wear clothing that is part of our new uniform guidelines effective at the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year. In implementing this policy, we listened to the concerns of parents about the options available for girls’ skirts. Based on this feedback, we will now be offering a new option for students in grades 4-8. 

This change to the updated policy is for girls’ skirts only. The navy skirt option for grades 7-8 will remain in the uniform guide. However, we will be adding an additional skirt option for girls in grades 4-8th. This skirt will appear on the Schoolbelles website as Two Kick Pleated Skirt. There are two style numbers listed as sizes are different, but are the same style, this will only come in plaid.  

Two Kick 1521 and 3521 are the same style, the difference is the 1521 is in JR. (4 to 20 x) sizes, the 3521 is in waist sizes and lengths for high school size girls' size 24 (inches of waist) and up (it has an elastic band in the back for better fit). Side pocket on the opposite side of the zipper.  

Use the link provided to access the Schoolbelles website, with the school code s1919. 

Yearbook Orders

If you ordered a yearbook, it will be sent home Thursday, May 25th. If you have any questions, please email mkcarraher@gaschool.org.

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 

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 

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.

Save the Date for this year's GA 5k Halo Hustle!

Join us for a scenic 5K walk/run through the neighborhoods of Mt. Washington on Saturday, September 30th at 5:30 p.m. Enjoy the race with music and fans cheering you on along the way! The race will be followed with a party, including an awards ceremony, live music, food trucks, beverages, games, and a ninja warrior course for all ages!

Sponsorship Opportunities

Looking for ways to promote your company or donate to special projects at GA? Please reach out to Nicole Schneider or Christina Ackerman.

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.

Save the Date for Pirates Past Noon Auditions!

Students in kindergarten through fourth grade are invited to participate in the upcoming performance of Pirates Past Noon. Auditions will be held at Guardian Angels Parish Center on Tuesday, August 22 from 2:45– 3:45pm.

Sign up for an audition slot by going to www.performingartsinc.net; in the left menu, select GA Musical under the School Musicals heading and click on the hyperlink text to the signup genius. Prepare a short segment (up to 30 seconds in length) of a song of your choosing to be sung without accompaniment. On the website there are monologues to practice. They can be read/memorized. If you cannot read we will be happy to help you.

The cost is $90. Everyone will get a part. All fees are due at the time of auditions. (No refunds will be given). You are required to provide your own costume. We will be offering an option to rent your costume from Spotlight Costume Company like we have in the past. There will be an additional cost for this service (TBD based on role). More information can be found here.

2023-2024 Head Servers 



Congratulations to our newly appointed Head Servers for the 2023-2024 school year—Henry Froehlich, Moira Kapp, Sophia Luttmer, and Hugh McElroy. May God bless them in their ministry to our parish! 

Cookie Ministry

Thank you for your donations to the Cookie Ministry this year. The Peanut Butter group really appreciates your support. They minister to the needy at St. Francis Seraph Soup Kitchen all year, so your donations over the summer are much needed. They put together a lunch sack on Tuesday mornings, so your donations should be dropped off on Mondays. Your donation of cookies, brownies, rice krispie treats, etc adds a sweet treat to the lunches our peanut butter group makes for the needy of the St. Francis Seraph Soup Kitchen. Treats can be homemade or store-bought, but should be individually packaged (2 cookies per bag). They are also in need of juice boxes or pouches and prepackaged snacks like chips, pretzels, cheez-its, etc. 

If you would like to help put together the lunches or drive them down to St. Francis Seraph, contact Kathy Hosking at 513-232-0958. Thank you for your help!  

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.

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

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! 

Thank You to Our Sponsors

Thank you to the local businesses who are sponsoring our Bid-N-Buy and Major Awards this year!

Angel Sponsors

Bid-N-Buy Sponsors

Weekend Sponsors

Greeters and Gift Bearers Needed

Greeters and gift bearers are needed for all 3 weekend Masses. Please consider helping out in these important ministries! This helps the ushers prepare for Mass and not have to scramble to find gift bearers last minute. To sign up, click here. 

Bible Camp

Bible Camp registration is now closed. If you wish to be added to the waiting list, contact Kay Froehlich (kfroehlich@gaparish.org/513-624-3146).

We are in need of incoming 7th, 8th grade, and high school volunteers! We are in need of incoming 7^th grade, 8^th grade and high school volunteers.

 Job responsibilities may include leading a small group of children, escorting campers to various stations within the school building, assisting with craft time, game time, music time, or reading Bible stories to the campers.

Volunteers may also use Bible Camp to satisfy the Christian Service Program requirements. If interested, please fill out this form and return to Kay Froehlich.

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 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.

Save the Date: Kinder Cocktails

WHO: Kindergarten and 1st Grade Parents

WHAT: Adults only evening filled with socializing and fun!

WHEN: Friday September 29, 2023 - additional details to come later

WHERE: Guardian Angels School Field House/Pavilion 

Line your sitters up now and we look forward to seeing you! 

Questions? - reach out to Lindsey Linz (lindseylinz3@gmail.com) and Megan Schulte (megan.jones.schulte@gmail.com)

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! 

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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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