Parent Paws - 2.11.24

Office Notes:

Enrollment Packets are Open:

FACTS Family Portal: Login HERE

Grant & Aid Applications:

Deadline - February 29th, 2024

FACTS Financial Management: https://online.factsmgt.com/aid

Weekly Schedule

Monday, Feb 12 -

NO Lunch Vendor - If you didn't buy a lunch ticket for Chinese, then pack a lunch. Vending machines and microwaves will be available.

Tuesday, Feb 13 -

(lunch: Donohue's - chicken nuggets $6 cash)

Wednesday, Feb 14 - Ash Wednesday - Mass Schedule

Students may wear red or pink shirts with uniform bottoms in honor of St. Valentine.

(lunch: Donohue's - Pasta Alfredo $6 cash)

Thursday, Feb 15 - NO SCHOOL

House Spirit Challenge - Boys Basketball Game, check in at 7:15pm at Gross

Friday, Feb 16 - NO SCHOOL

Saturday, Feb 17 - Trivia Night Fundraiser - 6PM at Gross

SAVE THE DATE

Thursday, Feb 22 - Parent Teacher Conferences - 1PM Early Dismissal

Friday, Feb 23 - No School

Campus Ministry

Over 80% of students stop practicing the faith in college. The problem is many students struggle to find great friends that share their faith. Newman Ministries (https://www.newmanministry.com/) is a site that connects college students to Newman Centers and campus ministries on their campus. Every spring, they work to collect the information of graduating high school seniors to put them in touch with Catholic ministries at the college they plan to attend. Scan the QR code or go to the website above for more information about how to keep your senior connected when they go to college. More information on the effect of implementing Catholic practices at home HERE.

Thank you for investing in your child's faith and education through Catholic schools. As we move forward from Catholic Schools Week, we wanted to share some recent data about the state of the Catholic Church and the faith of young people. Click here for a report from Evangelium Institute that includes ways we can partner with your family to grow the faith of your child.

Michele Sweetmon (Class of 1996)

Campus Minister/House Director

Counselor's Corner

*Senior Parents*

Senior newsletter #9 was posted last week in the Class of 2024 newsletter. Please take some time to review it with your senior!

2024-25 FAFSA Demo Video Link Below

EducationQuest video that walks you through completing the FAFSA! The video is only 4:18 minutes long! They recommend the parent start the process and then invite the student to do their part after the parent has completed their part. Check it out!

View the FAFSA VIDEO HERE

FAFSA Information

Federal Student Aid announced that the processing of FAFSA’s will be delayed until mid- March.

What This Means for Parents/Students

· FAFSA Submission Summaries will not be available until mid- March.

· Families cannot make any changes to the FAFSA until they receive an email confirming the FAFSA was processed. They can then see their FAFSA Submission Summary.

· Colleges will not receive ISIRs until March, so financial aid offers will be delayed until April or May.

The good news is the tables used in the FAFSA calculations are being updated. This will increase the number of students receiving Pell Grants and the amount they receive.

Advice for Those Applying for Need-Based Scholarships

Ask your students to keep the following correspondence as it will be all they have available to prove financial need until their FAFSA Submission Summary is ready.

PDF of the FAFSA confirmation page. View a sample .

PDF of the confirmation email (subject: We’ve Received Your FAFSA Form). View a sample.

The documents must include their first and last name and the Student Aid Index (SAI).

2024-25 Course Request Dates:

Get ready for our upcoming in-person Parent-Teacher Conferences on February 22nd from 1:30-6:30 PM. It's the perfect opportunity to engage with your student's educators, discuss their progress, and collaborate on strategies for success.

To streamline scheduling, sign up at https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Gross_Catholic. (Scheduler will close on February 21st at 11:59 PM.) Don't miss this chance to strengthen the partnership between home and school. Secure your slots today and let's make this conference a valuable experience for everyone involved!

Prepárese para nuestras próximas conferencias de padres y maestros en persona el 22 de febrero de 1:30 a 6:30 p. m. Es la oportunidad perfecta para reunirse y hablar con los maestros de sus hijos, discutir su progreso y colaborar en estrategias para el éxito.

¡Regístrese en https://www.ptcfast.com/schools/Gross_Catholic hoy mismo! (El programador cerrará el 21 de febrero a las 11:59 p. m.). No pierda esta gran oportunidad de trabajar juntos para ayudar a su hijo a tener éxito. ¡Asegure sus espacios hoy y hagamos de esta conferencia una experiencia valiosa para todos los involucrados!

Celebration 40 - Silent Auction Donations made Easy

Help us make this year's fundraising event the best yet! This 40 year tradition would not be possible without the generosity and participation of our Cougar Community! We need to fill our Silent Auction baskets with donations and have made the shopping easier than ever, using an Amazon Wish List.

View our Amazon Wish List HERE

Celebrating Academic Excellence:

We are excited to announce the First Semester Honor Roll Students who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance. These students have achieved commendable GPAs, showcasing their dedication to learning and hard work.

Honor Roll Student List

FACTS Grant and Aid Applications Due February 29th

Application Checklist

Grant & Aid Info - English

Grant & Aid Info - Español

To apply for Financial Aid in the 2024-2025 school year, each year families must complete the online application form - HERE. Submit with the necessary supporting documents from either 2022 or 2023 tax and Income verification and $40 application fee by February 29th.

https://online.factsmgt.com/aid