| Reaching Higher! |
99% of our graduating seniors are continuing with their education and 70% earned scholarships to colleges & universities totaling $6.35 million! |
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Sports and activity photos by the Gross Catholic journalism students are available for purchase at Smug Mug. |
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| Support Gross Catholic |
Gross Catholic's Annual Fund is vital to supporting the high-quality programs available to our students. Tuition only covers 80% of our operating costs and we depend on the generosity of our alumni, parents, and friends to sustain the outstanding college-preparatory education benefiting our students.
Please make your tax-deductible gift today! |
| GEO Garden |
Come take a walk through the garden and watch the Fall changes.
Anyone that is thinning out their plants may donate them to school by dropping them off at the office to the attention of Mr. Carey.
You may purchase bricks, trees, benches or a bird bath for the garden. This is a nice way to honor someone you love. Contact Rich Carey for more information.
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Upcoming Events
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October 4
October 5
No School - Archdiocesan Fall Conference
October 14
All-School Mass
October 15
Late Start
October 16
End of First Quarter
October 21
Parent-Teacher Conferences
October 22
No School
October 23
Soc Hop
October 24
ACT at Gross
October 29
Late Start
October 31
Happy Halloween!
November 5 - 8
Fall Musical
Dracula Baby!
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| Recycle! |
Did you know that Gross Catholic students recycle 80% of our paper, cans, and plastic bottles used here at school?
The Gross Catholic Environmental Club reminds you to please do your part at home and encourage your family members to do the same at school and work.
Think Green Thought for the Month: One new can takes the same amount of energy to make as recycling about 25 cans.
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 Greetings!
As most of you know, Gross Catholic began our Continue the Vision Capital Campaign last fall. This three-year effort seeks financial support to strengthen the school's endowment and complete several campus improvement projects that reflect the very elements that make a Gross Catholic education so valuable: excellent teaching, quality facilities and wide-ranging opportunities.
Through the generosity of our many supporters, the Continue the Vision campaign has raised nearly $600,000 in gifts and pledges through September 2009. We are extremely grateful for the generosity of the Cougar family. Thanks to our donors, Gross Catholic has been able to:
- Complete construction of a competition level softball field with St. Bernadette Parish
- Bolster the school's endowment fund with new endowed scholarships and additions to current scholarship funds
- Plan for renovation of the West Entrance in the summer of 2010
As you know, even with the early success of our campaign, much remains to be accomplished. With a $1.25 million campaign goal, we remain committed to raising additional funds that will address the following needs:
- To ensure a stable financial future, we need to grow our endowment to offset tuition increases, allowing us to remain a viable Catholic education option.
- The commons restrooms are 40 years old and need to be updated to more current, efficient standards. These are used by our students, but also by visitors at various school activities.
- To serve our school community in the best way possible, the Chaminade Chapel is in need of a general updating, which will include new carpet and paint.
- Expansion of the technology maintenance center will provide adequate room to grow the technology program, better serve our students and staff, and accommodate student internships for laptop maintenance.
In order to accomplish these goals during the course of our three-year campaign, we will rely on the assistance of the entire Cougar family. So many have worked so hard to make Gross Catholic what it is today. We hope that when you are contacted, you will help us Continue the Vision. God Bless, Beckie Cleveland President |
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Provide an Integral, Quality Education
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Parent-Teacher Conferences
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 Wednesday, October 21
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Gross Catholic Main Gym
As the first academic quarter ends, please make plans to meet with your student's teachers and discuss their progress. Conference day will be a regular school day for students, but there will be no school on Thursday, October 22.
Also, be sure to pick up your copy of our new school calendar with important school events!
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College & Career Planning
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Guidance Department News
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 Resources for You!
We continually strive to improve communication between parents, students, and the Gross Catholic community. To access news relating to our Guidance programs and assist with college & career planning, please use the following resources. Please take advantage of this information to help plan for your future! Gross Catholic Guidance Website Page - resources and direct links to guidance-related websites. Click on Guidance under the Current Cougars tab.
Edline Website - Visit the Guidance Edline page for news and calendar dates relating to guidance. Class "Care Packages" can be found in the Contents section on the right of the Guidance page. Some news will also be listed on the Edline home page.
Bulletin Boards - Opportunites are posted weekly on the Guidance bulletin boards in the east commons. |
PSAT Testing for Sophomores & Juniors
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 Wednesday, October 14
The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT) is offered to sophomores and juniors who elected to register for this optional test. The fee is $13 and this test may be beneficial to students who plan to take the SAT and/or wish to compete for National Merit Scholarships by earning a high score on the test. |
Plan for College
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 Register for the ACT
The registration deadline for the December 12 ACT test is November 6. Cost is $32; late registration deadline is October 2 with a $53 fee. Registering online allows for earlier receipt of scores. College-bound seniors who have not taken the ACT should register for this test date. |
Greater Omaha College Fair
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 Sunday, October 25
12:30 - 4:00 pm
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Sapp Fieldhouse
All parents and students are encouraged to attend. |
| Career Schools & Military Fair |
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 Wednesday, November 4
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Gross Catholic Main Gym
Students and parents are invited to attend this event to learn more about career schools or a career in the US military. |
| Graduation Announcements & Class Rings |
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 Place Your Order
October 6 & 7
Commons during Lunch A & B The Willsie Company will be taking orders for senior graduation announcements and rings on October 6 & 7. A $40 deposit is required with your order. The Willsie Company will also be at school during parent-teacher conferences on October 21. |
Get Ready for College!
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 Money for College Night
October 21 at 5:30 pm
Auditorium During Parent-Teacher Conferences, senior parents are invited to join us for a presentation by EducationQuest, providing college financial aid and scholarship information.
EducationQuest
11031 Elm Street in Rockbrook
Seniors and their parents are encouraged to visit EducationQuest for free help with college searches, financial aid and scholarship searches. Call 391-4033 to set up an appointment.
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Senior Yearbooks & Graduation Ads
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 Honor Your Senior
Honor your graduating son or daughter with a senior yearbook ad. Send your ad copy and photos to the yearbook staff by November 6 to save money and to ensure space in the 2010 yearbook. Questions? Please e-mail yearbook adviser Mr. Dale Schwalm. |
2010 Yearbooks
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 Reserve Your Yearbook Now
Order your yearbook online or by sending a check made out to Gross Catholic, care of yearbook adviser, Mr. Schwalm. The book is $70 if paid for by November 24. After that date, the price of the book will be $75 until April 1. After April 1, the prices goes to $79. Questions? Please e-mail yearbook adviser Mr. Dale Schwalm. |
Drivers Education
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 October 7 - November 2
Mondays & Wednesdays
3:05 - 5:35 pm
Drivers Education Classes at Gross Catholic on Mondays & Wednesdays for four weeks.
Behind the Wheel instruction will be arranged during the student's free
periods or after school. The cost is
$265.00 for Gross Catholic students. A
deposit of $50.00 is required to hold a spot in this class. Registration forms are available in the school office or on Edline. |
Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership
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 Leadership Program for Sophomores
Samantha Kabourek '12 represented Gross Catholic at the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) seminar this June. HOBY is designed for sophomores to recognize and apply their leadership talents to become effective, ethical leaders in their school and their community. |
Cornhusker Boys State
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 National Leadership Program
Ben Lohaus '10 represented Gross Catholic at Cornhusker Boys State in Lincoln this June. This nationally recognized program provides young men with the opportunity to learn about the fundamental principles of American government. |
Gross Catholic Graduate Honors
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2009 AP Scholars
Recent graduates Ryan Crnkovich, Elizabeth Kolbo, Michael Sortino earned recognition as AP Scholars by completing three or more AP exams with a grade average of three or higher. |
2009-2010 Peer Helpers
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Renee Bergeron, Rachel Lampe, Ben Lohaus and Eric Maher will serve as this year's Peer Helpers. They are available to help freshmen transition to high school and resolve any problems that may arise. |
 Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser |
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 Sunday, October 4
8:30 am - 1:30 pm
Gross Catholic Commons
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Parents & Teens Safe Driving Presentations
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 For Parents:
Tuesday, October 6 7:00 pm Auditorium
For Students: Wednesday, October 7 8:30 am Auditorium
Parents and students (10th & 11th grade) are invited to attend these special programs to promote teen driving safety. Car crashes are the #1 killer of teens in the US. For more information visit C.A.R. for Safer Teen Driving. |
Cheer with the Cougars!
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 Junior Cheer Clinic for K-8th Graders
October 9
4:00 pm
Grade school girls in kindergarten through 8th grade are invited to join the award winning Gross Catholic Varsity Cheer Squad in cheering on the varsity football team against Nebraska City! Your afternoon starts with cheer instruction, pizza, and ends with the varsity football game at Bellevue West stadium.
Cost: $35 includes instruction, t-shirt, poms, pizza and transportation to the game. For full details, click here. Email Gross Catholic Cheer Coach Kris Dostal with questions. Rah! Rah! Rah! |
Junior Cougar Wrestling
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Registration November 1 & 16
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Join the Cougar Family!
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 Open House
November 15
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Schedule A Visit
Spend the day at Gross Catholic. Be escorted by a current Cougar student, attend regular classes and visit with faculty members and other students. Schedule your visit at least one day in advance by emailing Tim Johnk, Director of Student Recruitment or calling 734-2000. |
Football Alumni Night
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 Wednesday, October 7
6:00 - 10:00 pm
Buffalo Wild Wings at Shadow Lake Towne Center, Papillion, at Highway 370 and 72nd St. (NEW LOCATION)
The Gross Catholic Football staff invites all Gross Catholic alumni football players and their families to join them for an evening of fun celebrating the tradition of Cougar Football! Evening includes prizes and Coach Johnk and his staff will show highlights of seasons past and fill you in on the current team's successes! 15% of the evening's food proceeds will be donated to the Cougar Football program. For more information, contact Mikaela VanMoorleghem, Alumni Programs Director. | |
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