From the Principal
The first three weeks of the 2023/2024 school year have been phenomenal. Gross Catholic is an outstanding school because of our exemplary staff, students, and parents. To continue our great start of the year, I’d like to share a few helpful reminders for both students and parents.
- Tardies- Our school day begins promptly at 7:40am. Being on time is important. Excessive tardies may result in a Saturday morning detention.
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Absences- Academic success in school is directly linked to excellent student attendance. However, we understand that there may be times when your child must be absent from school. When these cases arise, we ask parents to communicate their child’s absence to the main office via phone or email: attendance@gcgmail.org
- Phones- We understand that many of our students have cell phones, however phones can be a distraction to the learning environment. Parents, we ask you to speak with your child regarding using technology responsibly (social media/photos/internet searches/texts/etc.).
- Student Involvement- We would like to encourage all our students to be actively involved intheir educational experience at Gross Catholic. We urge all students to join and support our many clubs, activities, and athletics.
- Parent Involvement- We would like to encourage all our parents to be actively involved in their child’s education at Gross Catholic. There are many opportunities for parents to volunteer their time, treasures, and talents to make a profound difference.
Together we can accomplish great things. I am so proud to be a part of the Cougar Family!
With Blessings-
Stephen P. Eubanks
Principal
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Athletics & Activities UPDATES:
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Varsity Football vs Omaha Westview - 7:30PM @ Burke High today!
There is another varsity game being played before us. Please DO NOT ARRIVE BEFORE 6:45 pm. Park on the East side of the stadium and enter through the East gate to avoid congestion.
- Boys Basketball preseason skill work starts next week
Workouts start after Labor Day - Tuesday & Thurdays 6AM - 7AM
Athletes playing a fall sport are not expected to attend, but all are welcome.
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Office Notes
If your student will be absent from school for all or part of a school day, please communicate this information with the front desk. Also, if your student needs to leave for an appointment during the school day you may call or send an email. You can reach the front desk by phone at 402-734-2000 or you can send an email to attendance@gcgmail.org
WIFI NETWORK CHANGE:
There will be a change in the availability of WiFi networks after Labor Day. The gc-Guest network will only be available between Monday-Friday from 4 pm-12 pm and on weekends. This is to help protect our network resources, improve connectivity, and reduce security and privacy risks for our students and staff.
-- GC Technology Team
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Counselor's Corner
Senior Parents - We will be hosting college representatives in the coming weeks. Students must sign up in the counceling office to attend the visit. If a student signs up, they do not have to attend and can choose to stay in class. UNL visit scheduled Tuesday, Sept 5th at 12:30pm. UNOdfdf
Please feel free to reach out to Mrs. Julie McNamara if you have any questions or concerns! jmcnamara@gcgmail.org
Read our August Mental Health Memo HERE dfsdfasdf ,
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Washington D.C. - Spring Trip for Seniors
The trip is tentatively scheduled for March 8-11th 2024
$100 Deposit is due by September 1st, 2023, bring check to Mr. Powers
The exact dates will be determined once I know the number of students going on the trip and I contact Southwest Air to purchase the tickets. The total cost of the trip will be approximately $700. The $700 includes air, hotel, breakfast daily, and all attractions we visit. The final payments for the trip will be divided in half, one before Christmas break and another in mid-February.
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Fall Family Spirit Challenge Dates -
Earn points for your House by attending events
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Varsity Softball - September 7, check-in between 6:15-6:40 PM
Varsity Volleyball - September 19, check-in between 6:45-7:10 PM
Life Chain - October 1, check-in between 1:50 and 2:10 PM
Varsity Football - October 19, check-in between 6:45-7:10 PM
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WEEKLY SCHEDULE
Monday, Sept 4 - No School - Happy Labor Day
Tuesday, Sept 5
(lunch vendor Donohue's - $6 cash)
Wednesday, Sept 6th
(lunch vendor Donohue's - $6 cash)
Thursday, Sept 7th
(lunch vendor Valentino's Pizza - $6 cash)
Friday, Sept 8th - Grandparents Mass at 11AM
(lunch vendor Cane's Chicken $7 cash)
SAVE THE DATE
September 11-15 Homecoming Week - Find the Activity Schedule HERE
September 15 Homecoming Tailgate Contest (sponsored by the Booster Club), free sodas and kids games in parking lot, dinner can be purchased at food trucks
Septmber 16 Homecoming Dance at Gross
September 18 Golf Classic Fundraiser
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LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER FOR EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!
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10:15 a.m. - Check-In/Lunch
11:00 a.m. - Shotgun Start
Dinner and Awards Following
Limited spaces are available, register today!
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Parent Homework
Please return these signed forms ASAP
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2023-2024 Student Handbook Acknowledgement - view HERE (completed and signed form required)
- Student Health Information Annual Update (required)
- Authorization for Administration of Medication (optional)
- Volunteer Opportunity Form (optional)
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Booster Club News
Greetings. We have sold 151 calendars so far and our goal is to sell 500! We only have 2 more weeks to reach that goal. If you haven't purchased your 2023-2024 calendar (raffle ticket) yet, do so and help us provide much needed funding to Gross Catholic extracurriculars. Based on current sales, we'd only be able to give ~$3K to programs instead of our target ~$18K-9K! Let's see if we can hit 250 sold (OR MORE!) by the end of the holiday weekend! The transaction only takes a couple of minutes. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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SALES END SOON!
2023-2024 CALENDAR SALES ARE NOW OPEN
$50 = 50+ chances to WIN!
JOIN THE CLUB TODAY!
Meet other parents.
Support your student & their program!
Memberships:
1-year $30, 4-year $100, Lifetime $250
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Our Booster Club has raised $110K+ over the last 7 years!
GCBC supports Cougar extracurriculars–sports, clubs, activities–and other school-wide programming. Purchasing a calendar enters you into 50+ drawings to win your money back and more! Up to $1000 for a prize and $4450 overall! Drawings will begin Friday, September 15th at Homecoming Game and last thru the school year.
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Parking Permits are required for all student drivers
Passes will be distributed during lunch at spirit store
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Gross Catholic High School
7700 South 43rd Street, Bellevue, NE 68147
402-734-2000
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