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21st Century Strategies for Healthy Teens
Tuesday, October 4 at 7:00 pm
Marian High School
The Parent Awareness Coalition will present a program for teens and parents featuring Kimberly Haugen, PhD, LP, NCSP, Psychologist & Assistant Training Director for Boys Town Center for Behavioral Health and Natasha Robinson LCSW, LIMHP, LADC, Director of Chemical Use Program for Boys Town Center for Behavioral Health. All Catholic high school students and parents are invited.
The mission of the Omaha Catholic Parent Awareness Coalition is to communicate available resources to the families of our Catholic High Schools. The PAC Resource link "Parent Resources" provides direct access to websites from credible sources to the parent population. The intent is to support: open communication, educational information, and social awareness of resources available to parents, reflective of Catholic beliefs. To learn more about the Parent Awareness Coalition and access their resource page, click here. |
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Parent-Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, October 26
4:00 - 7:00 pm
Parents are encouraged to attend to discuss their student's progress with their teachers. Please limit your conference to three minutes. If you require additional time, contact your child's teacher to make an appointment. |
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 Extra-Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Congratulations and thank you to the following students who have volunteered to serve our school community and their home parishes as extra-ordinary ministers of Holy Communion: Hannah Beaudoin of St. Matthew, Laura Bergeron & Katie Mitzlaff of Our Lady of Lourdes, Emily Fanslau, Shannon Landry & Jessica Wilson of St. Columbkille, Paige Krupa of St. Bernadette, Pete Lundak of Christ the King, Julie Olechoski & Grant Sorrell of St. Joan of Arc, and Shelby Sledge of St. Thomas More. |
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 Cougar Clergy
The Cougar Family is happy to have Fr. Frank Jindra '73 as the newly installed pastor of Sts. Peter & Paul and St. Anthony. Fr. Mike Eckley '83 returns to Omaha as the pastor of Pius X. They join Fr. Mark Bridgman '86 who serves as senior associate for St. Mary, Bellevue. We are blessed to have these Cougars so close to home.
Please continue to pray for Scott Schilmoeller '06 and Kyle Ginnaty '11 as they discern their call to the priesthood. Scott is a senior and Kyle is a newly matriculated freshman at St. John Vianney College Seminary. |
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 PSAT Test October 12 |
 Money for College Night
Wednesday, October 26 at 5:30 pm in Auditorium The Guidance Department will host a special program for senior parents during Parent-Teacher conferences about financing college. EducationQuest will provide information about financial aid and scholarship information.
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Greater Omaha College Fair
Sunday, October 30
1:00 - 4:00 pm at UNO
All students and parents are encouraged to attend. At the fair, students and parents will be able to gather information and visit with representatives from over 200 colleges & universities throughout the United States. There will also be a general session on financial aid. Plan to attend - IT'S FREE! For a list of schools that are participating, see Mrs. Schow.
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ACT Registration Deadline
Registration deadline for the December 10 ACT is Friday, November 4. If a college-bound senior has not taken the ACT, this the test they should take. Register online. |
 Congratulations to Ian Ginnaty & Amy Lohaus
for representing Gross Catholic at Cornhusker Boys State and Cornhusker Girls State respectively in Lincoln last June. These nationally recognized programs provide young men and women the opportunity to learn about the fundamental principles of American government. |
 Congratulations to Daniel Conaway & Nathan Henton
 Congratulations to Emily Fanslau & Anna Gibilisco
These programs for sophomores recognize leadership talent and strive to help students apply this talent in becoming effective, ethical leaders in school and the community. |
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Driver Education
Mondays & Wednesdays Oct. 10-Nov. 2
3:05 - 5:35 pm
Students receive 25 hours of driver's education, 20 hours of classroom instruction and 3 - 5 hours of behind the wheel driving (during the school day). Successful completion of this course will qualify the student for a Provisional Operator's Permit (POP) and a Driver Education Insurance Certificate. Click here for the registration form. |
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 Help Your Student Succeed with the Best Web Resources!
What began as a highly acclaimed site, LibrarySpot.com, has evolved into a simple network of topical "Spots," the StartSpot Network. It was was founded with the desire to improve people's ability to quickly and easily find the best topical information on the Web.
An editorial team carefully evaluates and selects the best, most relevant and most interesting online resources for a topic, then organizes the information to make it easily accessible. This site has won more than 100 awards and honors. Check it out as a resource to help your student search must-see sites for: books, movies, news, homework help, libraries, museums, people, shopping, giving, and more! |
 Picture Retakes
Friday, October 7
11:30 am to 12:30 pm
If you need your photo retaken, please do so in the north entryway. |
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Wine Tasting Party
Friday, November 18
7:00 pm in Commons
SAVE THE DATE for the annual wine tasting party. Tickets are $20 per person or a table of six for $120.
Your evening includes wine tasting sponsored by Jim Sobczyk of Cornhusker Beverage & Bridal & hors d'eouvres by the Gross Catholic Culinary Team. Casual dress.
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Junior Cougar Wrestling
Sign Ups
October 23 & 24
6:00-8:00 pm in Commons
Work with high school coaches! Improve your technique and skills! Learn more about Cougar athletic programs!
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 Girls Basketball Alumni Night
Saturday, December 10 at 6:00 pm
The girls' basketball program would like to invite all former basketball players to join us at Gross Catholic for our first alumni night. Come and check out the current Cougar cagers as they compete against Bennington and then stay for a social hosted by current and former coaches. We would like to recognize our alumni at half time and in particular acknowledge the state champion team of 1991. If you know you'll be joining us or would like more information please feel free to contact coach Rich Carey, coach Fr. Steve Emanuel or Liz Schow. |
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Spiritual Life 
You are always welcome to join the Cougar Family as we celebrate our faith.
October 4 All-School Mass at 9:05 am in Main Gym
October 12 Marianist LIFE Community at 6:00 pm in room 211 - Topic Capital Punishment
October 15 Marianist LIFE Community Social Event at Vala's Pumpkin Patch 5-10 pm at Campsite 29
October 19
Feast of the North American Martyrs Mass with Archbishop Lucas at 9:05 am in Main Gym |
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Our Lady of Perpetual Help Memorial 
During the month of November, the Cougar Family especially prays for the enrolled members of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Memorial. Your intentions are accepted throughout the year for memorials, special occasions or special intentions. If you would like to enroll a loved one, please contact the development office or make your gift online. |
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Upcoming Events 
October 6 Faculty Meeting - Late Start
October 20 Faculty Meeting - Late Start
October 21 End of First Quarter
October 26 Parent- Teacher Conferences
October 27 No School |
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GEO Garden 
Anyone thinning out plants and would like to donate them to school, please bring them to school and place them by the gazebo with your name on them. I will get them planted. You can purchase a brick or tree for the garden. Contact Rich Carey for details. This is a great time to walk through the garden and enjoy the fall colors. |
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Flu Shots 
The school nurse will be available during Parent-Teacher conferences to administer flu shots for a nominal charge. |
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For Our Seniors 
The Willsie Company will be available during Parent-Teacher Conferences to take orders for graduation announcements and class rings |
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"BOW"tique 
St. Wenceslaus Fall "BOW"tique
Saturday, October 29 9:00 am - 3:30 pm 153rd & Pacific Streets
Admission $1.00
Sponsored by the St. Wenceslaus Ladies Guild |
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Cougar Connection
