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| Gross Catholic High School |
 Greetings!
This Lenten season, we gather in mission with Mary as our model and guide to bring Jesus into a world in need of justice and peace.
The Marianist Family asks us to be a part of a powerful social justice program focusing on the 40 least economically developed countries in the world. This program, 40 Days with the 40 Least, is a collaborative effort of the Marianist Family developed by the Marianist Lay Communities in Spain. They have grown this program over the years and it is now available in Spanish, English, French, and Portuguese. This year's Lenten theme is on the topic of health care. In the year 2000, the Millennium Summit of the United Nations challenged governments to establish policies that would favor the development of all peoples and "to free our fellow human beings . . . from the dehumanizing conditions of extreme poverty." Three of the eight development goals make direct reference to health - as development and health go together inseparably.
Each day, Gross Catholic students will invite us to visit a different country through the first-hand experience of a person in that country. We learn about a specific social justice project that attempts to address the needs of health care. We learn about some of the issues faced in international development. We are called to respond in a small way with concrete actions of our own. We are invited to unite with our sisters and brothers through prayer.
You can visit the website by clicking on the icon at the right and view the daily social justice issue, suggested action, and the prayer the students will lead us in for that morning. We invite to join us on this Lenten journey.
Sincerely,
Beckie Cleveland, President
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Make Your Gift to the Annual Fund Today!
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The Annual Fund is at 98% of this year's goal of $170,000 with gifts totaling $167,055. Make your gift today to help us reach our goal! |
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| Educate for Formation in Faith |
 Adult Theology EducationThe Study of Prayer
February 8 at 7:00 pm
Theology teacher Dan Connelly will be offering a study of different types of prayer (the rosary, Lectio Divina, guided meditations, contemplative, the Breviary, the Mass, etc.) and their histories. Everyone is welcome and there is no cost. The sessions will be Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm in room 223. Please enter through the north doors. Call Dan Connelly at 402-734-2000 ext. 306 for more information. |
| Provide an Integral, Quality Education |
 Registration for 2012-2013 Freshmen, Sophomores & Juniors
Registration for the 2012-2013 school year will begin on Monday, February 6 when current students will receive registration materials from their guidance counselors during Theology classes. Please review these materials and assist your child in choosing a rigorous curriculum that meets his/her needs and interests. Since our course offerings and personnel decisions are based on the number of students registered, all registrations should be completed no later than Tuesday, February 14. Incoming freshman registration will be held February 29. Freshmen and their families will meet with a Gross Catholic faculty advisor to make their class selections. |
 National Honor Society Induction Ceremony February 8 at 9:05 in Main Gym
Seniors Abby Peters, Anne Grzywa, Anton Rice and Blake Schneiderwind will be delivering the annual speeches at the ceremony. A reception will follow the festivities. |
 Action Alert LB 50 Make Your Voice Heard
LB 50, the Elementary and Secondary Educational Opportunity Act, would allow individuals, married couples, and businesses to claim a state income tax credit for a portion of their donations to Scholarship-Granting Organizations to help children attend privately-operated elementary and secondary schools in Nebraska.
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| Educate for Adaptation & Change |
 Global Outreach Catholic Exchange Program Global Outreach is a program in which high school students from Eastern Europe come to the United States to refine their English language and servant leadership skills as well as experience a year in a Catholic high school with an active Catholic family. The GO program in Omaha currently needs host families for the 2012 - 2013 school year for GO students who will attend Gross Catholic. In the past, Gross Catholic has been able to accept two students, provided that host families are available. Host families provide a loving family for a student for the school year, but are not responsible for tuition and book expenses. For more information, click here or if you are interested in hosting a student or have questions, you can contact Chris and Craig (402-556-1554) or Sister Marie Alice Ostry (402-614-0177). |
| News for Seniors & Parents |
 College-Bound Seniors & ParentsSubmit your FASFA Now
It's time to complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA). The FAFSA is the application for state, federal and college-specific financial aid. January/February is typically the time to apply as many colleges have a March 1 priority deadline. |
 College ScholarshipsCongratulations, Seniors!
Seniors, please inform Mrs. Schow or Ms. Sacco about all scholarships you receive, even those you do not plan to accept. Please bring your award letter to the guidance center. This information is for Recognition Day and also for area newspapers. Bring a copy or we will make a copy of your original. |
 Senior Tributesfor Class of 2012!
Senior parents, there is still senior ad space available in the 2012 yearbook. Check your mail for an ad form and prices or contact Ms. Pivovar for an electronic form.
Send in your photos for the Senior Slideshow on Recognition Day. For more information, click here or contact Mikaela VanMoorleghem, Alumni Programs Director.
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 Drivers Education
March 5 - 28
Mondays & Wednesdays
3:05 - 5:35 pm
Students will 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 students for a Provisional Operator's Permit (POP) and a Driver Education Insurance Certificate. Registration form available here or on the office counter. |
 Purchase Your 2011-2012 Yearbook Don't lose those precious memories! There's nothing else like your school yearbook. Get your hands on the limited edition collection of our stories from the year. Share it with your friends today and hang on to it for years to come! Purchase your yearbook now. Current price is $60. In April, the cost goes up to $70. Pick up an order form in Room 112 or order online at Josten's website! |
 Safari CeleBration 28 Save the Date - April 28, 2012 Our annual dinner/auction - CeleBration is one of our most important fundraising events of the year. Our chaircouples and current parents Dr. Bruce & Toni Lundak and Phil '86 & Diane Skryja Knicky '86 are already hard at work planning with the various committees. We hope you will support Gross Catholic by volunteering for a committee, selling your raffle tickets, buying a gold cup, soliciting an auction gift, hosting a corporate table or by attending the event! |
 Band Concert & Spaghetti Dinner Wednesday, February 15 Dinner at 6:00 - 7:00 pm Commons Concert at 7:00 pm in Auditorium The Cougar Family is invited to join us for a dinner of spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert & drinks, followed by a concert featuring the Cougar Concert & Jazz Bands.
Cost: Adults $6; Students $5; Children (3-12) $4
Family Price: $20 |
 Night Out with the Cougarsfor 7th & 8th Graders
February 10, 2012
6:30 - 9:00 pm
For more information on joining the Cougar Family, visit the Admissions section of our website or contact Mr. Tim Johnk. |
 Alumni Bowling Tournament Friday, February 24 The Gross Catholic Alumni Association invites you to join your Cougar alumni family for a night of bowling, and FUN! Bowling teams can have up to six members; two need to be GC alumni. Cost is $10 and includes unlimited bowling, shoe rental, snacks and FUN! Cash bar available.
Space is limited and reservations are required. Register online today! Contact Mikaela VanMoorleghem, Alumni Programs Director, for more information. |
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| Gross Catholic High School |
  About UsGross Catholic High School is a faith and family based community committed to developing Christian leaders through educational excellence in the Marianist tradition.
We are an Archdiocesan college-preparatory school sponsored by the Marianist Province of the United States.
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