Annual Fund Update To date, 25% of GSCM Families have participated in our annual fund. Whether in prayer, financial support, or volunteer help, we are aiming for 100% participation.
Please send in your pledge today! No gift is too small!
Donate online at www.gscmontessori.org/giving
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Thank you for my mom and dad and my sister and my brother and the whole world. Thank you for Jesus dying on the cross for my sins. And thank you for Jesus coming down for us so we could have a good time. Thank you for the whole atrium and the people who made the school. We hope you bless them. Thank you for bringing our friends. Bless the priest and the altar at church. Thank you for the birds, the cardinals and for the flowers.
Atrium prayer by 5-year old
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Upcoming Dates
April 30-May 18 OAC Arts Residency with Debbie Brod
Thurs., May 3 First Communion Parent Meeting, 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Wed., May 9 May Crowning (see below)
Wed., May 9 Family Art Night with Resident Artist Debbie Brod (see below)
Ongoing Enroll in Kroger Community Rewards Program
(see below)
May Crowning: Wednesday, May 9
8:30 Elementary and Middle School
10:00 Preschool and Kindergarten
Parents are welcome to join us for our annual May Crowning on Wednesday, May 9. The elementary and middle school students will begin with a living rosary (outside near the modular) at 8:30 a.m. Then, we will process to the play set area where we will crown the Blessed Mother.
The pre-primary children will have their own May Crowning outside of Mrs. Damico's classroom beginning at 10:00 a.m.
All children are encouraged to bring flowers to honor
Our Lady, Queen of Angels, during our May Crowning!
All children are encouraged to wear blue in honor of the Blessed Mother.
Parents are welcome to join us!
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 OAC Fine Arts Residency: April 30-May 18 GSCM welcomes visual artist Debbie Brod from April 30-May 18 in a three-week arts residency through the Ohio Arts Council's Artist in Education Program. Debbie will work with our students in the media of 3-D sculpture and also fabric art. The residency will include personal student work as well as a permanent installation in our east stairwell. Family Art Night: Wednesday, May 9, 7:00 p.m. Parents, students, siblings, and friends are all invited for a night of creativity with resident OAC artist Debbie Brod. Wear messy clothes and come prepared to create using paint, plaster, and other media. You will have a chance to see the progress of our students' work in our residency, and will actively participate in creating art that will be part of our large installation. All are invited for a fun night of creativity and fellowship! Help with installation: For the installation in our entryway/stairway, we need the following: - Scaffolding
- Hammer drill
- Manpower: a dad to help Debbie with the installation on May 16 or 17 (you set the time!)
Please contact Dan Teller (dteller@gscmontessori.org) if you can help in any way. Supplies Needed: NEWSPAPERS OLD CARPETS (for use in the residency studio) Meet Debbie Brod and the OAC Artist in Residence Program One of the many ways GSCM creates unique learning experiences for our students is through our partnership with Ohio Arts Council (OAC) and the artist in residence program. GSCM students have studied, music, dance, architecture, poetry, drama and sculpture through this amazing program. They have created lasting treasures such as original poetry, a CD of original and much loved Atrium music, clay representations of room designs and the sculpture in the west stairwell, as well as put on an original drama and hosted a square dance party to celebrate the knowledge they gained through these residencies. Beginning on April 30 we will host visual artist Debbie Brod in a three-week residency. Debbie worked with our students in 2005 to create the beautiful 3-D sculpture hanging in the west stairwell of the school. During this residency, Debbie will work with students to create a 3-D sculpture that will include fabric art. This piece will be installed in the east (front) stairwell.
Debbie believes that each residency is like a journey and enjoys empowering the students to expand their knowledge of what art is and what each person can do, artistically. She especially enjoys combining painting with the physicality of three-dimensional media. She said in her OAC bio, "I like tapping into what is meaningful to people, and offering them materials and techniques with which to express themselves. Often, all our efforts are combined in a permanent installation to which everyone has contributed, expressing each person's particular energy and yet coherently combining all." Debbie will be working with all K-8 students though she will have a core group of students from the middle school.
Debbie Brod has a BA in French and Fine Art from Oberlin College, the Sorbonne (Paris, France), and the University of Cincinnati. She has an MFA in painting from the University of Cincinnati. Her artwork has been exhibited regionally and nationally. She has been an adjunct instructor at colleges and universities in the Cincinnati area, and is a member of the Art Academy of Cincinnati's Community Education faculty. We are so glad she will be with us for the next three weeks! Back to top |
Kroger Rewards Program
Starting May 1, the Kroger Reward program is changing. Parents will enroll their Kroger Plus Card in the Community Rewards Program, indicate GSCM as the charitable organization of choice, and then every time that family's Plus Card is used at a Kroger store, GSCM will receive a percentage of every purchase.
We urge all GSCM families who shop at Kroger to enroll, and to ask extended family and friends to enroll and list GSCM as your donor organization. We utilize these funds for Staff Development and Financial Aid.
To enroll, go to krogercommunityrewards.com and proceed as follows:
- Be sure to have your Kroger Plus card handy and register your card with your organization after you sign up.
- If a member does not yet have a Kroger Plus card, please let them know that they are available at the customer service desk at any Kroger.
- Click on Sign In/Register
- Most participants are new online customers, so they must click on SIGN UP TODAY in the 'New Customer?' box.
- Sign up for a Kroger Rewards Account by entering zip code, clicking on favorite store, entering your email address and creating a password, agreeing to the terms and conditions
- You will then get a message to check your email inbox and click on the link within the body of the email.
- Click on My Account and use your email address and password to proceed to the next step.
- Click on Edit Kroger Community Rewards information and input your Kroger Plus card number.
- Update or confirm your information.
- Enter our NPO number 80140 or the name of our organization, select organization from list and click on confirm.
- To verify you are enrolled correctly, you will see your organization's name on the right side of your information page.
- REMEMBER, purchases will not count for your group until after your member(s) register their card(s).
- Do you use your phone number at the register? Call 800-576-4377, select option 4 to get your Kroger Plus card number.
- Members must swipe their registered Kroger Plus card or use the phone number that is related to their registered Kroger Plus card when shopping for each purchase to count.
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Enrollment Information and Forms
We will no longer have an Enrollment Day when parents must come to school to complete the enrollment process. Much of this work will now be done on-line and through email. On Monday, May 21, you will receive information about the following
Emergency and Pick-Up Authorization Forms (all students)
This information must be updated for all students every year. This will be done on-line through our new web-based data program called 'Achieve.' You will receive information on how to log in and update your child's information.
Volunteer Sign-Up (all families)
This will also be done on-line at "Volunteer Spot", and you will receive information as to how to log in and select your volunteer activities.
Class Lists and Pre-Primary Phase-In Schedule
These will be distributed directly to families by email.
Child's Medical Statement (new preschool and kindergarten students only)
The form can be downloaded from our website at http://www.gscmontessori.org/forms.php. It must be signed by your physician and is due by the first day of school.
Other Information
The following information is available on-line at http://www.gscmontessori.org/gscm_life.php:
- 2012-13 School Calendar
- Spiritwear Order Forms
- School Handbook
- Dress Code and Uniform Ordering Information
- Scrip and Kroger Community Rewards Program Information
Spiritwear and Used Uniforms
These will be available for purchase in our building from May 17 until the last day of school, June 1.
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Office News
Attendance Notification
Please note the following policies from our school handbook. We are tightening our application of these policies, for the safety of our students.
- Parents must notify the school office by 8:00 a.m. if a child will be absent.
- If a student arrives after 8:20, the parent must escort the child into the building and sign in at the school office.
Please be sure to contact the office directly (not your child's teacher) when your child will be absent or late. You can call and leave a message, write an email by 8:00 a.m. to ntoon@gscmontessori.org, or call us by phone between 7:45 and 8:00 a.m.
Please note: The Berwick St. doors are not available for parent use for morning drop-off. Parents must enter and leave the building using the upper doors by the office. This is to ensure that the lower doors remain locked at all times for security.
Phys Ed Classes Next Week
Your child should always wear gym shoes (or have them available to change into) for days when he/she has Phys Ed. Next week in Phys Ed class students will be running the mile and the half mile. Mrs. Bushman, our Phys Ed teacher, asks that you please make sure that your children wear the appropriate shoes on the day that they have Phys Ed.
Confirmation Announcement
Congratulations to Sara Friemoth who was confirmed this past Sunday April 29 at St. Gertrude Parish in Madeira. Please say a prayer for Sara, that our Lord will continue to shower her with the gifts of the Spirit.
Last Week's IPM Collection
Good Shepherd families contributed 45 helper meals last week for Inter Parish Ministry's food choice pantry. Thank you very much for your contributions.
The next collection, the final one of the school year, will be Thursday, May 24th. Please mark it on your calendars.
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PTO News
Thank you Dr. Sodergren
The PTO thanks GSCM parent and clinical psychologist Dr. Andrew Sodergren for speaking last Thursday on the topic of Secure Attachment. If you missed the talk, check out an interview with Dr. Sodergren posted on The Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori Facebook page. A few copies of the article, "How Do We Learn to Love?" are on the bulletin board at the school entrance
Spirit Wear Next Year
This is the last year for QAMS spirit wear, including QAMS Falconwear. Next school year, only GSCM spirit wear will conform with the Friday dress code. Consider donating your old QAMS attire to Matthew 25: Ministries. Place donations in the box marked Matthew 25 at the entrance of the school.
Fun GSCM photos are needed! The 2011-12 GSCM yearbook committee is in need of cool photos of your kids at school or school events! We particularly need some photos from recent events (the school play, classroom field trips, etc.) AND we really need some photos from the pre-K classrooms. If you have some digital photos you would like to share, contact Mary Rieke, mrieke@gscmontessori.org. ATTENTION MIDDLE SCHOOLERS! The yearbook committee is looking for students to assist in creating the yearbook! If you love photographs, writing, and/or computers, we could use your help! Mrs. Rieke will be working with some students after school on some Wednesdays. Please let her know if you are interested in helping out: mrieke@gscmontessori.org. Order Your Yearbook
Don't wait until the last minute to order your 2011-12 GSCM yearbook. The GSCM PTO and Yearbook Club will be taking PREORDERS ONLY for this year's book. No extra books will be ordered and resold. Yearbooks cost $25 for one, $44 for two and $60 for three. Make check payable to GSCM PTO. Yearbooks will be delivered to students in the fall of the following school year. Non returning families may pick up their books in the fall or pay to have the yearbooks mailed. Order forms available in the office.
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Sports News
Girls Basketball (Fall, 2012)
Next year we can have our first ever CYO girls basketball team for GSCM. What a great way to exercise, have fun, and learn a new sport! The first step is to find out how many girls from each age group are interested in joining a school team. Grades 3-8 of all skills level are invited to come out and play. If interested, please contact Bridget_Kaufman@yahoo.com .
We are also looking for a parent volunteer for a few positions - as a coach, assistant coach, or as a basketball coordinator (no coaching required) for our school. Please let me know if you are interested.
We are so excited for our girls to have this great opportunity!
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Summer Camp News
Please visit our website www.gscmontessori.org for a current summer camp brochure. Camps are offered the weeks of June 11-14 and 18-21:
- Nature Trail: Instructor: Jeanne Speier, M.F.A., Music Instructor at GSCM
- Let's Go Outside! Instructor: Jeanne Speier, M.F.A., Music Instructor at GSCM
- Drama for the Young Child: Instructor: Rhonda Hamall, Associate of Arts, Founder and Director of the Backyard Theatre Company;
- Drama for the Older Child: Instructor: Rhonda Hamall, Associate of Arts, Founder and Director of the Backyard Theatre Company;
- Ultimate! (Frisbee, that is): Instructors: Evan Conrad, University of Cincinnati Ultimate Frisbee Team; Jack Teller, starter on 6-time
- Sculpture for the Elementary Child: Walking with the Gargoyles: Instructor: Shannon Treier, BFA, fine arts teacher at GSCM
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GSCM MOM'S NIGHT OUT
Reminder: THIS Thursday May 3rd is Mom's Night Out, 7-9pm. Come for fellowship and fun with GSCM moms for a night out of wine tasting, snacks, and mini - manicures. And... shop for Mother's Day, First Communion and maybe something special for you! 20% of sales go to GSCM. There are a few slots open so if anyone is free to join last minute, please contact Susan Fisher at scfisher@mac.com. $20 goes to GSCM. 7:00 pm at The Gift Box in Mt Lookout Square, up Delta, just south of Zips on the right side.
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Class Composite Pictures Available
Didn't order a school picture but would like a class composite? Debra Shepard Photography has extra class composites for sale. If you are interested in purchasing one, please email her at debrashepardphotography@gmail.com.
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Summer Help
This section of our weekly newsletter features summer services available from current and past GSCM students. Please patronize our students and alumni!
Summer Odd Jobs
Jack Teller is available for summer odd jobs: lawn care, yard work, painting, etc. Call Jack at 248-9055.
Shim Sister Sitter Service
Anne (age 18), Catherine (age 18), and Sarah (age 16) Shim are available for babysitting this summer. All have taken the Red Cross Babysitting Course. All three girls drive and have a car. They are available for a regularly scheduled babysitting job or for occasional sitting. They can be contacted at (513) 624-7161.
Looking for Child Care?
My name is Liz Eastland. I am a past student of QAMS and a current student at Ohio University who is interested in a full or part-time child care job this summer. I am a Spanish education major, and I have always been interested in teaching and working with young children. I have over six years of babysitting experience, and I've taken the Red Cross Babysitting and First-Aid courses. I have experience with children from age 1 to 12. If necessary, I can drive kids to and from activities. My schedule is very flexible this summer, and I am available from June 9th to August 24th. If you are interested, please contact me at (513)675-9928, or e-mail me at ee765210@ohio.edu
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