The Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori is dedicated to providing an outstanding education to children ages three to fourteen in a Catholic atmosphere faithful to the Magesterium of the Church. Using the philosophy and techniques of the Montessori approach, including religious education through the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, our goal is to enable each child to develop as a well-integrated human being: spiritually, intellectually, socially, physically, and emotionally
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"Almighty and everlasting God, have mercy upon your servant, Benedict, our Sovereign Pontiff, and guide him in your goodness on the way of eternal salvation, so that, with the prompting of your grace, he may desire what pleases you and accomplish it with all his strength.
Through Christ Our Lord."
Prayer of Intercession in Behalf of Pope Benedict XVI
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Upcoming Dates:
Thurs., Feb. 28 Parent-Child Atrium Evening, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Fri., March 1 Used Uniform Sale
Mon., March 4 Financial Aid Application Deadline
Sat., March 9 "Our House" SPRING GALA
Thurs., March 14 Staff Development Early Dismissal, 1:00 p.m.
No PM bus service
March 18-22 Iowa Testing, grades 2-8
Atrium Parent-Child Evening
Thursday, Feb. 28, 5:30-7:30 p.m. (open house style)
Parents are invited to enjoy the peaceful, reflective experience of the atrium. Come with your child to the atrium on Feb. 28, anytime between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m., and explore the beautiful atrium work together. Catechist Jana Widmeyer will be on hand to provide explanations as necessary, but this evening is intended for parents and children to work together.
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a unique formation experience for children of all ages. It must be experienced to be appreciated! Please RSVP to Nancy Toon (ntoon@gscmontessori.org)
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Gala News
RSVP Now!
March is coming. You'd be mad not to buy your Gala tickets by this Friday, March 1. If you've lost track of your registration card many are waiting for your use on the bulletin boards at school. Fill one out and secure your spot at the fun and fabulous Our House, Saturday, March 9 at The Redmoor.
Registering now is helpful to our organizers and saves you money - tickets go up to $55/person after March 1. So turn those responses in at school next week and get ready to celebrate Our House!
Oh, and did we mention that The Redmoor has four separate screens on which we can watch four separate basketball games while our DJ delights the dancers among us for our After Party?
Auction Items
It's not too late to make an offering for the silent experience auction. Tis' the gift to be simple so this year we are featuring experience items - non-tangibles. Everyone has something to offer. If you've realized what you can share please contact Alicia Wilhelmy at alicia@seemlessdesign.com no later than this Friday, March 1.
We have an exciting live auction planned for the Gala too! Buy your tickets and secure your sitter so you can bid on these fun items!
Private flight to see the Cincinnati Skyline. GSCM parent and pilot to take you on a tour of Cincinnati from the sky.
Weekend at Norris Lake. Reserve a summer weekend for fun in the sun at a Norris Lake condo that sleeps 8.
Custom Print by Meghan Florkowski.. Beautiful artwork by GSCM parent- best seller at last year's auction.
Handmade Doll House. Hours of fun for your little one! Created by the 6-9 classes.
Primo Parking Spot. The best parking spot at GSCM- reserved with your name!
Barrel of Cheer. Wine, beer, and spirits from around the world.
Entertainment Cincinnati Style. Fun for your family all over Cincinnati! Night at the Marriott, numerous restaurant gift cards, and loads of kid friendly activities included in this basket.
Cincinnati Sports Collection. A basket full of sports tickets and other fun items.
Memory Chest. Beautiful chest created by the Middle School students.
Tennis Anyone? 2 tickets to the ATP Western& Southern Open/ATP semi finals and finals sessions.
Private cooking lesson. In your home. Create a menu with GSCM parent and professional chef and learn how to make it in your kitchen! Food provided by Kroger.
Summer Concerts. 2 pavilion tickets to Kenny Chesney (June 28) and 2 pavilion tickets to Jimmy Buffet (July 16) at Riverbend.
Split the Pot Raffle Tickets
We will hold a split the pot raffle at the Gala on Saturday, March 9th. Today students are bringing home 25 raffle tickets each in their backpacks to try to sell by next Friday, March 8th. Tickets are 1 for $5 or 5 for $20. The student who sells the most raffle tickets by Friday, March 8th will win his or her choice of a new 2GB iPod shuffle thanks to SellYourMac.com or $50 cash. This is an excellent opportunity for friends, neighbors, co-workers and family to help support our school at the Gala. Additional raffle tickets are available in the office if you run out. Turn in proceeds, sold and unsold tickets to the office by Friday, March 8th. Winner of the raffle and the top-selling student will be announced at the Gala on March 9th. Questions, contact KC Stagaman at kcstagaman@hotmail.com.
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"Has Pornography Found Your Home?"
Parent Presentation at St. Gertrude Church, Madeira
Thursday, March 7, 7:00-8:30 p.m. (adults or parents only; babysitting provided)
Come to this panel discussion to learn practical ideas and solutions to protect and heal from the effects of pornography. Speakers include:
- Dr. Andrew Sodergren, GSCM Parent and Clinical Psychologist
- Jenn Giroux, Founder of Speaker on Motherhood Project
- Fr. Ezra Sullivan, O.P.
- Courtney Brown, Theology of the Body Education Coordinator
Facts about pornography (See St. Gertrude Bulletin, 2/24/13, for sources)
- The average age of exposure to pornography is 11.
- 93% of boys and 62% of girls are exposed to Internet porn before age 18
- 56% of divorces involve one spouse's continued use of Internet pornography
- 50% Christian men and 20% of Christian women are addicted to poronography
Annual Fund Update
Our Annual Fund Participation rate continues to climb. To date, 40% of our staff has participated. Thank you
82 Items Collected for IPM
We had another very generous collection for Inter Parish Ministry last week: GSCM students and families donated 82 cans of fruit to help stock the pantry's shelves. Thank you for your generosity.
The next collection will be Thursday, March 21st.
Lands End Friends & Family Event
If you are in need of uniform attire, Lands End Spring Friends & Family event begins this Thursday, February 21st and ends Tuesday, February 26th. You'll save 30% on everything - including School Uniforms, Sale & Clearance items - and enjoy Free Shipping on $50 orders. Our preferred school number is 900041674.
Additionally, this Friends & Family event will be available in stores giving you 3 ways to shop - online, in stores and by phone.
Macy's Arts Sampler at "The Barn" This Saturday
The Barn (aka the Woman's Art Club Cultural Center at 6980 Cambridge Ave. in Mariemont) is participating in the 2013 Macy's Arts Sampler (sponsored by ArtsWave) once again this year on March 2. On Sampler Day, they invite the community to watch live artist demonstrations in watercolor, oil painting, silversmithing, and even sculpture. You can watch, learn, and even try it yourself! Hands-on opportunities for kids include beading, sketching, painting, and ceramics (some may charge a small materials fee). It's free and family friendly fun for the whole community.
Concert to be Held at St. Cecilia Parish
You are invited to "I Thirst" a concert experience by Tajci, with Sanya, Wednesday, February 27th at 7:00 p.m. The sisters' voices deliver a powerful music experience of Christ's passion, forgiveness and love. Co-sponsored by St. Anthony Parish and St. Margaret-St. John Parish.
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Sports News
Soccer
Many children have asked when soccer starts again. We would love parent input. Please email Bridget Kaufman Bridget_Kaufman@yahoo.com with your interest in another soccer clinic, a competitive team, or both. Please include your children's names and ages. We had a great time in the fall and have many ideas to make it even better. Thanks!
Easter Baskets Needed!
The GSCM Sports Booster's are looking for donations of Easter Baskets for a special fundraising event. If you have any Easter baskets that are no longer needed or shop thrift stores and find some in good, like-new shape, please consider donating to the school's Sports Boosters for an exciting Easter fundraiser. Thank You!
Contact Bridget Kaufman with questions. bridget_kaufman@yahoo.com
513-696-9011
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PTO News:
Volunteerism at GSCM Volunteer sign ups are coming in May. Each family is asked to volunteer at one of the big fundraising events for GSCM, the Gala or the Walk-a-thon. In addition to these events there are many other things requiring volunteer help. We kindly ask that each family sign up for three additional events along with their Gala or Walk commitment. The PTO would like to introduce you to some of the volunteer opportunities at GSCM. This week, the focus is the PTO Fundraising Committee. Some of the events are: Spiritwear Sales Boxtops for Education Poinsettia Sale SCRIP Used Uniform Sales If you have any questions about volunteering at GSCM please don't hesitate to ask any PTO board member: Lisa Schmitz, Alicia Wilhelmy, Jane Koenig, Maria Lang, Carrie Ellis, Sheri Mitchell, Rhonda Hamall, Christine Godar, or Nicolay Walz. Thanks for your volunteer time at GSCM it makes a difference!!
Used Uniform Sale This Friday, March 1st from 3:00-3:30 in the basement of the St Joseph house (formerly the White house). We have a nice inventory of gently used uniform items, all at bargain basement prices! All skirts, jumpers, pants, sweaters, and sweat shirts will be $5.00. Shirts will be $3.00. Access the basement via the door nearest the Middle School building. The front door leads to After Care and we would like to avoid interfering with them. Goodsearch/GoodDining: We currently have 44 supporters using Goodsearch but we're aiming for 500. Help us reach our goal by downloading the Goodsearch app or toolbar. You can also sign up for GoodDining where up to 6% of your bill is donated to our school. Featured restaurants include Mac's and Teller's of Hyde Park. Yearbook To anyone who has taken pictures on a field trip or in a classroom, I would like to have copies of your photos for the yearbook. I'm especially looking for: preschool trip to Shaw Farm, Lower el field trips, pictures of MS as they departed or returned from Hico. Please send me your good pictures for yearbook to mary.rieke@gmail.com or see me to transfer to memory stick. I will return all memory sticks (or loan you one of mine.)
Box Tops for Education 
This Thursday is your last chance to bring box tops in to count towards the classroom that will win the February contest. Currently Mrs. Bucksath's class is in the lead.
Keep collecting though, more contests to come!
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mary Beth Escamilla at mbviv@hotmail.com. Back to top
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Financial Aid Application Process for 2013-14 School Year
The Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori offers a financial aid program for current and incoming students. To apply for financial aid for the 2013-14 school year, parents must submit a financial aid application to Private School Aid Service by Friday, March 4. 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.
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Thank You, Family!
We appreciate your taking the time to read our newsletter.
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