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Greetings!
"We adore you, oh Christ, and we praise you.
Because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world."
There is no more beautiful time in the liturgical calendar than the Easter season. And there is no more beautiful time here at school. To have the opportunity to experience the Stations of the Cross and Reconciliation with our students before our break, and then liturgy with the entire student body when we returned to school is so incredibly special. It certainly reminds us how fortunate we are to be able to educate children in a faith-filled environment --- a place where the expression of our Catholicity is woven into the very fabric of who we are and what we do. Also, to witness the reverence and solemnity with which our students participate in these activities reaffirms our commitment to continue our mission as a Marianist school and as a Catholic school.
As we continue with the Easter season, we pray for all those who support the mission of Gross Catholic and for God's continued blessings on all of us. We pray also for our new shepherd, Pope Francis. As he serves God's people with the gifts of the Holy Spirit, may we all be inspired by his example to serve others and may our faith continue to grow.
With best wishes,
Dr. Dorothy A. Ostrowski
President
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Make Your Gift to the Annual Fund Today!
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Your gift to the annual fund is tax-deductible.
Please remember Gross Catholic in charitable giving this year.
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 There are a many students who have an increasingly hard time focusing on studies as the weather outside gets nicer and summer gets closer. This is a time as a school community that we need to work hard to help our students focus on finishing the school year strong.
Teachers can help students finish strong by maintaining classroom routines and high expectations. Teachers should always try to engage students in the learning, but can especially plan for this time of year by picking topics in the curriculum that help to engage students in their learning. Teachers may also have projects that give students choices to help match their interest. Our staff tries hard to make sure that students are engaged and learning through the end of the year.
Students need to make sure that they stay focused on the goal of finishing the semester strong. Students should continue to work hard to maintain their focus on what is being learned in the classroom. They should meet the deadlines for assignments and tests. Students should try to make sure they are studying hard and maintaining an attitude conducive to their learning. It is very tempting to catch "spring fever" and falter toward the end of the semester. Maintain your focus and "Finish Strong".
Sincerely,
John Schultz
Principal
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From the Advancement Office
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 Spring is just around the corner and the school year is winding down. The advancement office is busy working on CeleBration 29 - "Making Dreams Come True." We are honored to have Bro. Joe Barrett, SM serving as our honorary chair at CeleBration and celebrating his 70th Jubliee. There is still time to donate an item to the auction, purchase raffle or gold cup tickets, purchase an advertisement in the event book and purchase a table or attend the event! For more information visit our website. Thank you for your support!
We are still seeking support for Annual Fund. We have 60% of our goal and we need your support to reach our goal of $175,000. Your contribution will allow us to continue serving our current students with outstanding programs in a faith-filled environment in the Marianist tradition. The Annual Fund also allows us to provide financial aid to those who seek to provide their children with a Catholic education here at Gross Catholic.
You can make a gift securely to the Annual Fund online.
Be on the look out for our quarterly advancement e-newsletter. This special publication will highlight our advancement programs and charitable opportunities here at Gross. The first newsletter will focus on planned giving, corporate matching gift opportunities and annual fund.
If you have questions please do not hesitate to contact me anytime via email at khansen@grosscatholic.org or at 402.734.2000 x123.
Dux Esto,
Kathryn A. Hansen
Development Director
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Provide an Integral, Quality Education
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Summer Driver Education 
June 10 - June 19, 2013
7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. (Classroom instruction)
Register for Driver Education to receive 25 hours of driver's education; 20 hours of classroom instruction and 3 - 5 hours of behind-the-wheel driving.
Successful completion of this course will qualify you for a Provisional Operator's Permit (POP) and a Driver Education Insurance Certificate.
Download the registration form.
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Educate for Adaptation & Change
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 Campus Ministry Thank You
The Campus Ministry office would like to extend a thank-you to Educare Indian Hills, Reruns r Fun, and Mosiac for opening their doors to our junior students as they engaged in service. Our students were provided the opportunity to see first hand the various needs, both financial and emotional, in our community.
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Educate for Formation in Faith
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 The Year of Faith
Cougars Called to the Religious Life
As the Universal Church celebrates a Year of Faith our Cougar Family celebrates years of faith by highlighting our alumni who have chosen to live their faith through consecrated religious life or ordination. We have been blessed through the years with a number of religious vocations and have two men currently studying for the priesthood with the Archdiocese of Omaha. Please continue to pray for more Cougars to answer the call. Check out the alumni featured on the Cougar Blog! |
 Gross Catholic Garden
Purchase a brick or bench!
Spring is here and the garden is starting to bloom. Soon some 15,000 tulips, daffodils, crocus and iris will be blooming. As the weather warms it will be a great time to take a walk around the garden.
Anyone that would like to purchase a name brick ($50) or a bench ($150) can contact Rich Carey at rcare48@cox.net. Also anyone that would like to donate any plants can contact Rich at the same email.
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 Senior Slideshow Reminder
Send in your pictures ASAP!
Senior parents! Don't forget to send in your senior's baby/elementary school photos as well as candid shots of them during their time as Cougars for Recognition Day.
Group photos with their friends at games, dances, hanging out, etc. are especially nice. We will use 2-3 photos and want to include every senior.
Please email your photos to alumni@grosscatholic.org ASAP. If you do not have digital photos to send, mail them or send them with your student to the Development Office. Please label them and we will be sure they are returned.
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 Gross Catholic Health Fair
Wednesday, April 10
7:40 am - 1:30 pm
The Methodist College of Nursing will be bringing in 44 nursing students and faculty for the Gross Catholic Health fair on Wednesday, April 10 starting at 7:40 am.
School Nurse Newsletter
From Alegent Creighton Health
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| Guidance & College Counseling |
 Recognition Day
College Scholarships
Parents, please remind your child to bring scholarship award letters to Mrs. Schow or Ms. Sacco, even those your child is not planning to accept. A copy will be made and this information will be used for Recognition Day, Commencement and the area newspapers. Written confirmation of all scholarships is required if we are to include them.
Mrs. Schow will be visiting with Seniors who are undecided about their plans after graduation. Please remind your son/daughter that we are here to help them with their career and/or school planning process.
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Reminders
ACT for Juniors
The deadline to register for the June 8th ACT is May 3rd Students may register online.
Scholarship Letters
Parents, please remind your senior to bring scholarship award letters to Mrs. Schow in the Counseling Center - even ones your student is not planning to accept. A copy will be made and this information will be used for Recognition Day (April 30th), Commencement (May 20th ) and the area newspapers. Written confirmation of all scholarships is required.
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Vocal Music Concert 
Wednesday, April 24 at 7:00 pm
Gross Catholic Auditorium
The spring Vocal Music Concert is on Wed. April 24 at 7:00 pm in the auditorium. Come out to see a great performance by the Gross Catholic Choir!
Band & Junior Band Concert
Monday, April 29 at 7:00 pm
Gross Catholic Auditorium
Enjoy a performance from the Gross Catholic Band and Junior Cougar Band on Monday, April 29. The concert starts at 7:00 pm in the school auditorium.
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Congratulations! 
State Speech Qualifiers
On Saturday, March 9 the Gross Catholic Speech Team competed in the district competition at Lincoln East High School. Individual medal winners included... 
McElmeel to Attend Navy SummerSeminar
Andrew was invited to attend the Naval Academy Summer Seminar program in Annapolis, Maryland. Only 2,550 young men and women from around the nation and abroad are invited to attend. More about the Summer Seminar on our website. 
Melcher Signs with Midlands University Dance
The Midland University dance team announced last week that Jennifer Melcher has signed her letter of intent to compete for the Warriors.
Read the article in its entirety.
 Knicky Runza Student of the Week
Congratulations to senior Zach Knicky who is the Runza Student of the Week!
Runza Restaurants and KETV created a partnership to honor senior students for their achievements in the classroom and in the community & provide them a $500 scholarship for college. Watch Zach's feature video.
2013 Prom King & Queen
Congratulations to the 2013 "A Night with Stars: A Red Carpet Event" Prom King and Queen! Seniors Nick Targy, son of John & Nancy Targy and Elly Targy, daughter of Paul '79 & Margaret Ryder Targy '78 were crowned on Friday, April 5 at the Scoular Building.  Quiz Bowl Success
The 2013 Gross Catholic Jr. High quiz bowl took place on March 21st. Thirteen different Catholic grade schools in the Omaha metro area competed in this year event.
There were over 130 students who competed for the chance to win the double elimination competition.
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 CeleBration 29
"Making Dreams Come True"
Save the Date - Saturday, April 27
Our annual dinner/auction - CeleBration is one of our most important fundraising events of the year! You can buy your tickets online!We 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! Do you have airline miles? A vacation home? Consider donating to the event! |
 Brother Joe's Jubilee
Sunday, April 28, 2013
CeleBration 29 Honorary Chair Brother Joe Barrett would like to invite you to a special celebration! Please attend an Open House in honor of Brother Joe Barrett's 70th Jubilee. Sunday, April 28 at Gross Catholic High School
Mass: 10:30 am
Lunch Reception: Noon - 3:00 pm
Please RSVP to: Brojoe@gcgmail.org
If you are unable to attend the Open House, you can mail a letter/note/card to Gross Catholic or email at brojoe@gcgmail.org. It will be given to Brother Joe at the reception along with a gift. Alumni volunteers will also be needed to participate in the Mass celebration by playing an instrument, singing, or being an EMHC. Email brojoe@gcgmail.org if you can help with this event. Please consider donating to the Bro. Joe Barrett, SM and Catherine Barrett Scholarship! More details about this special celebration! |
 CeleBration Raffle Tickets
Sell for great student prizes!
We've got some old favorites and some new student raffle ticket seller prizes! Win a brand new iPad! Or a $300 gift card! or a Kindle Fire HD! Earn a day off of school! More details about student prizes! |
 Corporate Cup Run 2013
Come run with the Cougars!
Did you know Gross Catholic had a team in the Corporate Cup Run 2012? You can join the team for the 2013 race. Watch for more information in the coming months.
Questions? Contact Julie McNamara at jmcnamara@gcgmail.org.
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 Junior Cougar Basketball
Summer Program
Gross Catholic High School will be forming a Junior Cougar Basketball Program for the 2013 Summer. This will be in addition to the program that takes place from September-December. Teams will be formed for boys currently in grades 6th, 7th, and 8th. Current 8th graders must be registered at Gross Catholic to participate.
More information and download a registration form.
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Visit Our Website
News, Calendars, Activity Schedules & Results
Keep up with the Cougars and their achievements on our website. We post news stories daily and you can also visit the news archives for more stories. Get all the latest news, school calendars, activity information, sports schedules & results! Visit us on our Facebook page and subscribe to our Twitter feed, too! That way, you won't miss the latest news stories! Check out our Cougar Blog to see what our students, alumni & staff have to say!  
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| Gross Catholic High School |
About Us
 Gross 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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