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Parent Survey -
We Need Your Input!
So far, just 42 GSCM families have completed the parent survey that is part of our school self-study process. Your input is critical for us to gather data and generate school-improvement goals for our continuous growth.
Please take a few minutes to complete the on-line survey. It can be found at http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22D86UKEFDW.
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Advent Wreath Song
Light the Advent candle four
Think of joy forevermore
Christ Child in a stable born,
Gift of love in Bethlehem
Candle, candle burning bright
Shining in the cold winter night
Candle, candle burning bright
Fill our hearts with Christ, the Light.
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Upcoming Dates
Wed., Dec. 21 Christmas Caroling/Family Advent Celebration
Pizza Dinner: 5:00-5:45 p.m.
Neighborhood Caroling: 5:45-6:45 p.m.
Family Advent Celebration: 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Dec. 22-Jan. 2 Christmas Vacation (NO SCHOOL)
Tues., Jan. 3 Classes resume
Thurs., Feb 2 2nd Annual GSCM Talent Show 7:00 p.m.
Wed., December 21: Christmas Caroling and Family Advent Celebration
5:00 Pizza dinner
The cost for pizza dinner is $3.00/person. For pizza dinner reservations,
PLEASE RSVP TO NANCY TOON: 271-4171 or ntoon@gscmontessori.org
5:45 Caroling in the neighborhood
7:00 Family Advent Celebration
Caroling
Come and enjoy a traditional evening of neighborhood caroling for you and your children. Join us for a pizza dinner at 5:00 or gather with us at 5:45, when we will take our joy into the neighborhood as we sing carols to our neighbors. Then, we will complete our evening with our Family Advent Celebration in the church, expressing the joy of the anticipation of Christ's coming.
Family Advent Celebration
New this year for the Advent Celebration will be a Nativity play with participation by the entire school student body. The children will lead our celebration in the church with readings and songs appropriate for all ages. Students are encouraged to come dressed in costume as angels, shepherds, & stable animals (sheep, cows, donkey, horse, etc.) There will be a procession into the church, and then at the appropriate time during the play, which will be marked on the program, those students in costume will join the production and act/mime their part, (no speaking roles required or desired). Please know this is optional for the students. Those who do not wish to play a role or dress in costume may stay seated and enjoy the event. If you or your child has any questions, please contact Barb Blasch at bblasch@gscmontessori.org.
Come for the Family Celebration, or come for the entire evening!
Wed., December 21: Christmas Clothing Day
All students are invited to wear out-of-uniform Christmas clothing on Wednesday, December 21 (our last day of school before Christmas break). However, there is a "cost". Any student who comes to school in Christmas clothing should be prepared to recite all or part (even just a small part!) of the gifts from the "Twelve Days of Christmas," either in song or simply recited. So here is a good excuse to start singing a fanciful Christmas song together!
12 Drummers Drumming
11 Pipers Piping
10 Lords a Leaping
9 Ladies Dancing
8 Maids a Milking
7 Swans a Swimming
6 Geese a Laying
5 Golden Rings
4 Calling Birds
3 French Hens
2 Turtle Doves
and a Partridge in a Pear Tree
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Parent Information Nights in January
Please mark your calendar for our upcoming Parent Information Nights:
Tues., Jan 17: Middle School Information Night, 7:00 p.m.
Wed., Jan. 18: Lower Elementary Information Night, 7:00 p.m.
Thurs., Jan. 19 Upper Elementary Information Night, 7:00 p.m.
These events are designed for parents who would like to learn more about the next level in Montessori education (e.g., a parent of a kindergartner, 3rd grader, or 6th grader who would like to understand the upcoming level of Montessori). However, any parent would certainly gain valuable information from these evenings, whether you are looking to the future or want to know more about your child's current school experience.
Invitations and agendas will be sent to all parents and published in subsequent newsletters. For now, please save the date!
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Mission Alive!
Exploring the Intersection of Art and History to Achieve a Better Understanding of Both.
By Shannon S. Treier, GSCM art teacher
One of the most effective ways of teaching art is by finding examples of how it was used to document history. Many of the oldest forms of recorded history come from those artifacts and art which have been found: cave paintings, earthen ware, frescoes, and mosaics, to name a few. In art, we study the processes by which these forms of art were created and try to best follow the same procedures. By doing this, students have a better understanding of the difficulties of working with certain media and the limitations imposed by the available materials. These parameters open up their ability to create while using their imaginations about those original artisans.
By using art as a complement to lessons taught in the classroom, the students drive deeper into the experience. They see and experience how these facts and information translate into concrete forms.
Recently, the upper elementary students have been creating Egyptian self-portraits with the stipulations of using symbolism they learned in their history class, along with the stylized art of the Egyptians. In the Middle school, the students worked on frescoes. This was a complement to their Renaissance studies. The students have learned a new appreciation for the timeless frescoes, including those by Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. Students studied the concepts of composition during the Renaissance and then worked with similar materials to create their own frescoes.
Creating and pretending is a way for students to connect to people and cultures of the past. By doing so, they gain an appreciation for their history and their talents.
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Office News
Financial Aid Application Process for 2012-13 School Year
The Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori offers a financial aid program for current and incoming students. To apply for financial aid for the 2012-13 school year, parents must submit a financial aid application to Private School Aid Service by March 5. By mid-April, GSCM will notify parents of the amount of aid (if any) they will receive from the school. Financial aid applications are available from Lynette Rosati Shim in the school office and can be downloaded from our website, www.gscmontessori.org. Go to "Admissions/Financial Aid." If you have any questions, please contact Lynette Rosati Shim in the school office.
Thank you for Donating the Cans of Fruit
Our families donated very generously to last week's food collection for Inter Parish Ministry'-a total of 97 cans of fruit! Once again, thank you very much. The next collection will be Thursday, January 19th. We will let you know after the Christmas vacation what item will be collected.
Lost and Found
We have the items from the Lost and Found out on a table on the upper level. Please take a moment to check for items you or your children may have lost. There is 3 pair of "readers" glasses. We also have two rings that were found that are in the office. There is a nice pair of smaller boots too. We will be donating anything that is left after this week to a local charity.
Cub Scouts
If you are interested in having your son join a GSCM Cub Scout troop, please contact Dan Teller (dteller@gscmontessori.org). We would like to help this get started at our school.
New Stacked Logo Available
If you are looking to buy Christmas gifts, or just need some new school attire, our logo is now available in the "stacked" version from Lands' End as well as the round version. The logo number for the new stacked logo is 1192492k. To view both logos and our approved dress code items, go to www.landsend.com and click on school, then go to "dress code guidelines"
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PTO News: eBoxTops, a New Way to Earn
Did you know that now you can earn eBoxTops just by doing simple activities like watching a video or completing a survey. How many eBoxTops can you earn today? Go to http://generalmills.promo.eprize.com/clickandearn/:b=ie8/ to find out how.
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Arts Programs Coming to the Barn
Ensemble Theatre at "the Barn" January Workshops for Grades 3-8.
The Barn (Woman's Art Club Cultural Center, at 6980 Cambridge Ave. in Mariemont) is offering 4 excellent workshops for students in grades 3-8. All workshops are $5.00 per session, per student. Class size is limited to 30 attendees per session. To register, call the Barn at 272-3700 or go to
www.womansartclub.com to print a registration form and view program updates.
January, 7, 10:00 -11:30 a.m.: The Science of Theater (Grades 3-6)
Find out how "hard science" comes out to play at the theatre! Discussions on the states of matter, sound, and more scientific concepts help make this interactive and fun workshop a favorite.
January 7, 1:00-2:00 p.m.:LTheatre in Real Life (Grades 5-8)
Through exciting and engaging theatre games, students explore all the ways we communicate and how acting skills can help one in everyday life.
January 14, 10:00-11:00 a.m. :Stage Fright (Grades 3-6)
Learn some of the skill the pros use to help them cope with stage fright and how those skills can help students in real life. Students learn about historical figures, courage and themselves.
January 14, 11:30-12:30p.m.: It's Not What You Say, It's HOW You
Say It! (Grades 5-8)
How often have you heard, "Don't take that tone of voice with me!" Students will explore the power of their voices and how to use that power wisely! Serious discussions about bullying, emotional expression, and self-awareness combine with games and humor to make this a fun and effective experience.
"Look, See, Do" with the Cincinnati Art Museum!
Experience the Cincinnati Art Museum at the Barn (Woman's Art Club Cultural Center, at 6980 Cambridge Ave. in Mariemont) through its "Look, See, Do" program. Children's experiences will include discussions and creative activities based on the permanent collections of the Cincinnati Art Museum. These fun, one hour programs will be limited to 30 children per session, so register early by visiting www.womansartclub.com to print a registration form and view program updates. Registration is $5.00 for each session.
January 21, at 10:00 a.m. - Native American Art
Native American art spans centuries and generations yet has continuous themes and characteristics .This program highlights the talent and diversity among these creative peoples. Participants will examine art from the fine Native American collection of the Cincinnati Art Museum and enjoy a related hands-on art experience. This program is recommended for grades 3-6.
January 28, at 10:00 a.m.- Cultural Celebrations
Get your passports ready! Cultural celebrations from around the world inspire comparisons, discussions and lots of fun. Diverse cultural images from the museum's collection will inspire students as they create their own art. This program is recommended for grades K-2.
February 4, at 10:00 a.m. - Me, Myself and I: Self Portraits
Is a portrait just an image of a face? Students will learn about artist's personal self-expression and hidden meanings as they view self-portraits from the museum collection. Students will use personal symbols, objects, and words to depict their own special imagery and personality in their finished piece of artwork. This program is recommended for grades 3-6.
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 The Staff of The Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori wish all of you a very Blessed Christmas |
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