May 21, 2013

In This Issue

Class of 2013 Graduation

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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

"Not everything that can be counted counts,

and not everything that counts can be counted."

Albert Einstein

Upcoming Dates

Wednesday, May 22 Staff-Middle School Whiffle Ball Game, 1:00 p.m.

See below for out-of-uniform details

Wednesday, May 22 Fine Arts Center Benefit Concert, 7:00 p.m.

Monday, May 27 Memorial Day, No School

Tuesday, May 28 Final School Mass with Candle Ceremony, 8:15 a.m.

Thursday, May 30 Sixth Grade Retreat

Friday, May 31 Field Day, Last Day of School

Friday, May 31 8th Grade Graduation

Daily Garage Sale Drop-off, 7:45-3:30

Saturday, June 8 Summer Work Day, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

GSCM Garage Sale, 8:00 a.m. - Noon

GSCM Fine Arts Center Benefit Concert

Wednesday, May 22, 7:00 p.m.

Featuring

David Fishlock, CSO Chief Percussionist
Gabriel Pegis, CSO Principal Violinist
Michael Chertock, CSO keyboardist
Catherine Fishlock, Mezzo Soprano
And other guest youth artists!

Ticket Information:

General Admission: $15
"Friend of the Arts" Admission: $25
"Patron of the Arts" Admission: $50
Family Package: $50 (2 adults and up to 3 children)

To purchase tickets, Contact our office or go to www.gscmontessori.org

If you cannot attend the event, but would like to make a donation click here

Click here for ticket order form

Fine Arts Center Raffle!

We are also selling raffle tickets for a chance to win tickets to a number of local arts venues, including CSO, Playhouse in the Park, and CCM productions.

Raffle tickets sell for $1 each or six tickets for $5. Purchase yours in the office or online.

Let's Play Ball!: Wed., May 22

Wear red or blue to support your favorite team!

Get ready for the big game of the year! Our annual staff-middle school whiffle ball game is scheduled for Wednesday, May 22 at 1:00 p.m.

All students are invited to wear non-uniform clothing on May 22^nd; however, you must dress in red or blue. Dress in blue if you are rooting for the middle school; dress in red if you are rooting for the staff. Students are also encouraged to bring a water bottle to quench their thirst during the game.

Tuesday, May 28: Final School Mass with Candle Ceremony

Our final Mass of the year provides an opportunity to express special thanksgiving for the gift of our school and school community. At the end of Mass, a "Candle Ceremony" enables all of our students to recognize the upcoming departure of our 8^th grade class. Our graduates pass lit candles to their 7^th grade peers as a sign of the passing of leadership to next year's oldest students.

Summer Work Day at GSCM

Saturday, June 8, 2013 (8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.)

Lunch and childcare will be provided by the school.

Minor Repairs Painting Yard Work

Cleaning Beautification Plus ...

· "Dad Projects": We are looking for dads who can take responsibility for a variety of projects, Please go to www.gscmontessori.org for a list.
· Landscaping planning: We are seeking help with planning landscaping in various areas around the campus
Childcare: We are seeking childcare helpers for the day (middle school students and older).
Refreshments: Seeking help with shopping for refreshments prior to the work day.

TO RESPOND:

· Send in Work Day response form found at www.gscmontessori.org.

· E-mail us at ntoon@gscmontessori.org.

· Call us at 271-4171.

GSCM Garage Sale: We Need Items to Sell!

On Saturday June 8 from 8:00 a.m. to Noon we are having our first School Wide Garage Sale. From now through May 31st, we are accepting the following (clean and in proper working condition) items:

Household Items

Toys

Clothes

Books

Please drop off your tax deductible donations any day between 7:45 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. at the two-door garage located near the Middle School behind the Church. There will be a charitable receipt for you to take for tax purposes near the door.

If you need to coordinate a different time for dropping things off, or have any questions about your items, OR if you can help out with organizing / advertising, please contact Liz Laskey (lizzielaskey@mac.com) or 859-912-3379.

Friday, May 31: Field Day/Final Day of School

The end of school is approaching fast, which means Field Day will be here!! You will receive information about what color your child should wear for Field Day (either red or blue) the week of May 27.

The schedule for the day will be as follows:

9:00              Gathering in classrooms
9:45 - 11:30    Field Day Games and Activities
11:30             Pre-Primary Farewells/Dismissal from classroom

(parents are invited to stay with their children for lunch)

11:30 - 1:00 Lunch

Arrival and Bus Service On Field Day, children may come at the regular start time for school (8:00 or 8:15) or may come at 9:00 a.m. There will be morning bus service but no afternoon bus service on June 1. Early dismissal at 1:00 p.m.
Lunch: Our lunch this year will be cheese pizza, applesauce and a dessert. If your child does not care for this please pack their lunch.

Rain Plan: If it rains, all children will be asked to bring a favorite board game to their class. Each class will then have a fun filled Board Game Day in their individual classrooms.

Preschool 3- and 4-Day Options

If your child will turn three after September 1, 2013, we are offering a 3- or 4-day option for attending our preschool in 2013-14. The Montessori Pre-Primary environment is well-suited to a child who has not yet turned three, yet has the interest and maturity to explore a broader classroom environment. The young child's absorbent mind is also well-suited to this rich, orderly, appealing learning environment.

We are offering limited opportunities for a 3- or 4-day enrollment for younger children. If interested, please contact Dan Teller: dteller@gscmontessori.org.

Class of 2013 Graduation

The Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori

Class of 2013

cordially invites you to their

Graduation Mass and Ceremony

Friday, May 31, 2013

at five o'clock p.m.

at Saint John Vianney Catholic Church

A reception hosted by the Class of 2014

will follow in the Middle School

Extended and After Care Position

GSCM is hiring an extended care/after care directress for the 2013-14 school year. The directress manages the preschool full-day program component from 11:30-3:00 and the school after-care program from 3:00-6:00 p.m. Both programs are conducted in the white St. Joseph House on our campus. For more information, please contact Dan Teller (dteller@gscmontessori.org).

We bid a fond and grateful farewell to Melissa Grantadam, who has run the St. Joseph House programs this year. Melissa, a Montessori-trained teacher, has taken a teaching job at a local Montessori school. This will give her more direct classroom teaching time with children. Melissa has been a positive, energetic force in developing our after-care programs this year, including extensive improvements to the prepared environment. We thank her for her substantial contributions to our school. The staff, parents, and children will miss Melissa's bright personality!

Office and General News

What a Great Year!

Last week's collection for Inter Parish Ministry's food choice pantry brought in 70 cans / jars / boxes for families needing food assistance in our area. This brings the total amount contributed by Good Shepherd families this year to 652.

That is an amazing and a very generous amount. It speaks volumes about your dedication to the mission of giving to those in need and to your commitment that your children learn these same values.

Thank you! Very much!

Attention Kroger Shoppers!

Please don't forget to enroll (or re-enroll as re-enrollment is required yearly) in Kroger Community Rewards! It is free and you raise money for GSCM every time you shop. It only takes 30 seconds! Follow the link below and select The Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori (organization number 80140): http://www.kroger.com/community/Pages/community_rewards.aspx

Thank You, Family!

We appreciate your taking the time to read our newsletter.
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