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January 6, 2012
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Mr. Wagner's Letter
New Year's resolution #1: Keep pride in check
Pride is apparently difficult to define, as the dictionary offers three very different definitions for the word. It is a tough concept to grasp. On one hand, pride can be a good thing. We want to take pride in our work - our daily work in the adult world or our schoolwork as a student. We want to take pride in ourselves - in how we look, how we behave, and how we carry ourselves as upright and moral human beings. (more...)
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January Key Calendar Dates
Wednesday, January 11
Teen Depression Presentation, 9 a.m. in the media center
(detailed info below)
Charity Spirit Day:
In exchange for $2 students, faculty & staff may wear jeans and Guerin Catholic spirit wear. Proceeds will benefit St. Elizabeth Seton Parish's efforts in Haiti.
Monday, January 16
Martin Luther King Jr. Day:
No school unless needed as a snow make-up day.
Wednesday, January 18
Progress Report Night 4:15-7 p.m.
(detailed info below)
Thursday, January 19
Spirit Wear Dress (due to Friday all-school Mass)
Friday, January 20
All-School Mass, 9 a.m. in the gymnasium
Students--Mass Day uniform
Friday, January 27
Dad's Day Breakfast - 6:15 a.m.
(detailed info below)
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Progress Report Night
Progress Report Night will take place on Wednesday, January 18, from 4:15-7 p.m. at Guerin Catholic High School.
At the main entrance, parents will be able to pick up a copy of their student's Progress Report. Teachers will be seated at tables throughout the building --- the main hallways, cafeteria and Media Center. The location of teachers will be indicated on the Progress Report. Parents then have the option of choosing which, if any, teachers they would like to see. To allow teachers to see as many parents as possible, we ask parents to limit their time with any one teacher to five minutes. If more time is needed, the parent and teacher should set up a subsequent meeting that will allow them more time. Please know that this is not a required evening for parents, but rather an opportunity we offer to those with academic questions or concerns regarding their child. With the ability to track student progress regularly via the ANGEL network, parents may not feel the need to attend this event. Progress Reports will be mailed out to any family not in attendance. Parent Guild Teen Depression Presentation The Guerin Catholic Parent Guild has coordinated a speaker on Teen Depression on Wednesday, January 11, at 9 a.m. in the media center. Kimble L. Richardson (bio attached), coordinator for outreach and behavioral health at St. Vincent Stress Center will be the presenter. Please be sure to make time to attend this presentation. Tissue & Hand Sanitizer Drive The parent guild is again having a tissue and hand sanitizer drive now through January 13. Please bring donations of either tissue boxes and/or hand sanitizers to school---a table will be set up near the front office for all donations. Thanks in advance for your participation! Dad's Day Breakfast The next Dad's Day Breakfast will take place on Friday, January 27, at 6:15 a.m. and will feature Josh Bleill, who while serving in Iraq was severely injured, resulting in the loss of both of his legs. After extensive rehabilitation, Bleill returned to Indiana in August of 2008, where he attacked his new life head-on. This new life included employment as the Indianapolis Colts Community Spokesperson. (Click here for full bio) Don't miss hearing his inspirational message! Please RSVP to Cathy Dolan no later than Friday, January 20.
Click here to read the third edition of the Gala Updates!
2011 Aquila Yearbook Earns Honor Rating! Under the leadership of senior editors Sydney Harmon and Meagan Schneider, Guerin Catholic's yearbook received an honor rating of First Class with One Mark of Distinction from the National Scholastic Press Association Critique Service. The NSPA and its divisions promote the standards and ethics of good journalism as accepted and practiced by print, broadcast, and electronic media in the United States. Professional journalists critiqued our first full-color "We Are Purple" 2010 yearbook, commenting and scoring on several different categories such as coverage, writing, and design; we received One Mark of Distinction in the design category. Congratulations to our entire 2010-2011 yearbook staff for all of their creativity, diligence, and dedication! Sponsorships for this year's yearbook, "Building a Legacy" will be offered in the next Updates!
Protocol Training Dates
Be sure to stay on top of protocol---The following are dates protocol training will be offered at Guerin Catholic High School. These trainings will take place in the administrative conference room.
Tuesday, January 10, 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, January 12, 4:00 p.m.
Construction Camera Want a live peek at the progress being made on the new academic wing at Guerin Catholic? We've mounted a camera to provide real time of views of the construction site on the north side of the school. Click here to view---or visit our homepage anytime and click on the Construction Camera link on the bottom left of the home page. And remember...we're not finished yet!! In order to fully complete this new wing we need to finish the Capital Campaign. Click here to donate now! Taste of Guerin Catholic The always popular, always fun, Taste of Guerin Catholic is back---but this year, at a new location! Click here for all the details regarding this fun event to be held on Saturday, January 21!!
GC Night at Orange Leaf
Come to Guerin Catholic Night at Orange Leaf on Tuesday, January 17, from 12-9 p.m. Click here to view the flier with all of the details!
Athletics Updates
Men's Basketball
The men's & women's varsity basketball teams are headed down to Bishop Chatard to take on the Trojans tonight! Tip-off off for the ladies is scheduled for 6 p.m. and the guys game will follow---see you there!! GO GOLDEN EAGLES!!!
Hockey
After a well-deserved Christmas break, the Millers return to action on Saturday, January 7, taking on Cathedral Chatard at the Forum at 5:45 p.m. On Sunday, January 8, the Millers meet Brebeuf at the Forum at 12:30 p.m. Come on out and show your support for your Guerin Catholic Skaters! Go to www.noblesvillehockeyclub.com for the complete schedule. Check out the complete schedule at www.noblesvillehockeyclub.com
Track & Field
Save the Date: The Track & Field teams will once again be hosting a Wine Tasting Event. Bring your friends and meet new ones at this great social event. This year we will be at a new venue!!!! The Fern of Westfield has graciously agreed to serve as the site this year's event and Vine & Table is providing the great selection of wines to taste. So clear your calendars to kick off the New Year on Saturday January 21st, 2012 from 5-7 pm. For information or questions, please contact Tom Gallagher at tgallagher@guerincatholic.org Parent Meeting RecapFor those parents that missed the Men's and Women's Track & Field parent meeting on Tuesday, the following information was distributed. If you are not getting emails from Coach Gallagher, please contact him at tgallagher@guerincatholic.org in order to get on his email list. The track team is in need of parents helping out with appetizers for the Taste of Guerin Catholic held January 21st, as well as other team events throughout the season. Please contact Coach Gallagher if you are interested and/or have any questions. Cheer Clinic
The Guerin Catholic Cheerleaders will be hosting a Cheer Clinic for grades K-6 on Thursday, January 19, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Guerin Catholic. Click here to download the registration form.
Baseball There will a parent meeting on Thursday, January 19, at 6:30 p.m. in the Media Center for all those with sons planning to play baseball this spring. If you are unable to attend and your son is planning on playing please contact Coach Buckner (jbuckner@guerincatholic.org) for details.
Softball Parent Meeting
Parents of girls that are interested in playing softball this season should plan on attending the parent meeting at GCHS on Thursday, January 19th at 7pm in room 724. Practice and competition schedules as well as practice pack information will be given out. If you have any questions please contact Coach Neman at mneman@guerincatholic.org
Women's Soccer Big shout out to Assistant Coach Pat Kelly who was recently recognized as the 2011 High School Assistant Coach of the Year East Region by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA)!! Head Coach Jonathan McClure nominated Kelly and had this to say about the recognition,
"For the award committee within the NSCAA to recognize PK for all he has done, and will continue to do for the game is awesome. When I think of all the hard working, very qualified assistant coaches working to better the game and instill life lessons within their players, not only in our state, but throughout our region, this truly is a phenomenal honor for Coach Kelly. The staff and players are very excited for, and proud of him." back to the top
Heavenly Cookies! Don't forget to order your cookies for your student's birthday this trimester! Click here for the order form.
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