Parent Paws - 1.15.24

Weekly Schedule

Monday, Jan 15- NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Jr Day

Tuesday, Jan 16 - $2 Sweats Dress Down Day for students

(lunch: Donohue's - Chicken Nuggets $6 cash)

Wednesday, Jan 17 -

(lunch: Donohue's - Walking Tacos $6 cash)

Thursday, Jan 18 -

(lunch: Valentino's- Pizza $6 cash)

Friday, Jan 19 -

(lunch: Raising Cane's Chicken- $7 cash)

SAVE THE DATE

Saturday Jan 20 -

RESCHEDULE - 8AM - 8th grade Admissions Exam, 6th &7th grade practice exam

Office Notes:

2023-2024 REMOTE LEARNING

As the possibility for inclement weather becomes greater during the winter months, it is important for all Gross Catholic parents and students to understand that we will implement remote learning days instead of the traditional snow days. Remote learning days allows for the continuity of education rather than losing valuable instructional time due to school closures.

Teachers will design lessons that capitalize on the time available during remote learning days. Students can access online resources on Google Classroom and submit assignments from their homes when school is closed due to weather. All students will be required to log into Google Classroom by 10 am for attendance but can access and complete readings, homework, and other learning materials anytime during the day. The work will be done asynchronously.

Tips for Parents:

All teachers will have office hours from 8am - 1pm.
Attendance will be taken each day. Your student must answer a teacher's attendance by 12pm, or they will be marked absent for the day.
Keep a routine for your students/family (Keep normal sleep times and wake times).
We will need your help at home. Teachers will provide a means for learning the curriculum, but it is important to check to make sure your student is meeting the deadlines the teachers have set for them in their classes.
Encourage your student to self-advocate, especially if they have questions or need clarification.
Students are encouraged to contact their teachers with questions or concerns they have.

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REPORT ATTENDENCE to 402-734-2000 or send an email to attendance@gcgmail.org

Application Checklist

Grant & Aid Info - English

Grant & Aid Info - Español

To apply for Financial Aid in the 2024-2025 school year, complete the online application form - HERE. Submit with the necessary supporting documents and $35 application fee by February 29th.

https://online.factsmgt.com/aid

Campus Ministry

January is always a month of abundance in Campus Ministry. We have our *new* Rooted and Flourish faith sharing groups that meet on Tuesdays (click here to support our efforts https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050848ACAF2CA02-44820617-rooted).

At the end of the month, we celebrate Founders' and Catholic Schools Weeks, which bring lots of fun ways to celebrate our faith and identity (click here to see Catholic Schools Week information). Of particular note, ALL PARENTS are invited to join us for lunch on Thursday, February 1st - bring in lunch for you and your student and enjoy some extra time with your favorite Cougar. Lunch A runs from 11:05-11:30; Lunch B runs from 11:57-12:22.

Finally, on January 31st, our Seniors will gather for their Senior Retreat - SENIOR PARENTS, I NEED YOUR HELP WITH SENIOR LETTERS (click here for instructions). We pray that the peace of the New Year has found you and your family.

Michele Sweetmon (Class of 1996) msweetmon@gcgmail.org

Campus Minister/House Director

CHAMPIONS FOR COACHES AWARD PROGRAM

The program was designed to honor active coaches who go above and beyond for kids and the community. Nominations will be accepted through Monday, January 22^nd, 2024 and reviewed by an NSAA selection committee.

One individual in each of the 24 sports and five activities sanctioned by the NSAA will be honored at halftime of the 6 p.m. CST Class A Boys State Basketball semifinal game on Friday, March 8^th, 2024 at Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln.

The nomination form is available on the NSAA website HERE.

Counselor's Corner

*Senior Parents*

Check out this link from Education Quest - How to Prep for the FAFSA
There are senior newsletters and Buffett/Goodrich scholarship information in the Class of 2024 Google classroom.
Any student who has received a collegiate scholarship should send or bring in documentation of that scholarship! The counseling office wants to know about ALL scholarship offers. Students can email, screen shot, send a picture, bring in a letter as documentation!
College applications should be submitted by now and seniors should be working on scholarship applications!

Recursos en español para planificación universitaria AQUÍ

December Mental Health Memo

provided by Catholic Charities of Omaha

Please take time to review this month's memo focused on Self-Esteem.

January - Mental Health Memo

Enero - Salud memorándum español

Trap Shooting Club Meeting & Registration

RESCHEDULE - Sunday, January 21st 10AM

Lux Apartments East Clubhouse

1059 West 6th St.

Papillion, NE 68046

No experience needed! You will learn to shoot from some of the best coaches Nebraska High Schools have.

Signup and be a part of, one of the next State Team and/or individual Champions. We have won state titles and placed in the top three (3), individually and as a team, for five of the last six years.

Trap shooting is a great sport that is open to boys and girls.
The competition season runs for eight (8) weeks. Season starts in mid to early March.
Practice starts January 20, 2024 , weather permitting.
Contact the coach right now for more info! grosstrap@gcgmail.org