"Virtues are not mere thoughts

but habits we develop by performing virtuous actions."

Aristotle

Upcoming Dates

Thurs., Feb. 13        IPM Tomato Product Collection

Fri., Feb. 14            End of Second Trimester

                              First Communion Mass of Enrollment , 8:15 a.m.

Fri., Feb. 14            Mom's Scripture Study, 9:15-11:15

Sat., Feb 15            "Love and Marriage" Evening with Dr. Andrew Sodergren 7:00 pm  

Mon., Feb. 17          NO SCHOOL, Teacher Records Day

Tue., Feb. 18           PTO Meeting 8:15 in the St. Joseph House

Tue., Feb. 18           2015 Rome Pilgrimage Info Meeting, 6;00 p.m.

Fri., Feb. 21            Second Trimester Progress Reports

Fri., Feb. 21            Cub Scout Meeting

Fri., Feb. 21            Mom's Scripture Study, 9:15-11:15

Feb. 24-28              Parent-Teacher Conference Week

Fri., Feb. 28            NO SCHOOL, Conference Make-Up Day

Mon., March 3         Financial Aid Application Deadline

Wed., March 5        Ash Wednesday, 8:15 Mass

Thurs., March 6       Parent-Child Atrium Evening, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Fri., March 7           Mom's Scripture Study, 9:15-11:15

Sat., March 8          "Our Backyard" SPRING GALA

Parents -- How Will You Celebrate Valentines' Day?

Dinner in a crowded restaurant?  Buying a dozen roses?   

Why not shake things up this year and spend an evening learning about love?  

Would you like to help your love grow?

Join us on Saturday, February 15^th at 7:00 p.m. as we celebrate the vocation to love in married life with a presentation by GSCM parent, Dr. Andrew J. Sodergren, M.T.S., Psy. D. of Ruah Woods.  What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day then to spend an evening with your husband or wife learning:

•        how you can help your love grow 
•       how to overcome common obstacles in marriage
•       what Pope John Paul II's teachings in Theology of the Body can tell us about married love

We hope you'll join us at The Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori for this joyful celebration of love and good conversation.  Wine, cheese and delicious desserts will be served.  Childcare will be provided.   In order that we may plan for appropriate childcare, please RSVP by Feb. 10th to Nancy Toon at (513) 271-4171 or ntoon@gscmontessori.org.  

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Montessori Moments

 Accelerated Learning and Student Leadership

By Joyce, Lewis, gr. 4-8 Spanish Teacher

One of the strengths students gain from a Montessori education is student leadership.  Learning at a faster pace is encouraged.  Julia Lotterer, one of my 8^th grade students, provides an excellent example of independent learning and strong leadership.  Julia has been working independently ahead of the class in Spanish for three years.  She has given up her lunchtime once a week to meet with me for Spanish instruction and has worked independently during Spanish class time on material a year ahead of her class.  She even missed the bus to the skating rink because she was so involved planning a lesson to teach the 8^th graders the next day!  Julia taught a Spanish lesson to the 8^th graders and her peers gave her respect and were excited to learn from a peer. 

I am happy to be teaching in an environment where students learn at a young age to help and teach other students in their class.  This skill learned early in life has many practical applications in more advanced education and many fields of the workforce.  If your child wants to work ahead of the class on Spanish please encourage them to speak to me.  

[End note:]  Upon previewing this article, Julia's parents noted:  We think it is important to also note Sra. Lewis's efforts to go the extra mile and dedicate her time to helping Julia move ahead independently in this subject.  It has been a very successful partnership.

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Gala News:

 Office News:

Re-Registration Reminder

We have completed our Priority Registration period for current students and siblings to re-enroll for the 2014-15 school year.  At this time, we are proceeding with the admissions process for new applicants.  Please note that as new applicants are accepted and as current students continue to re-enroll, classes may reach their capacity. 

If your family has an extenuating circumstance affecting your re-enrollment, please feel free to contact Dan Teller (dteller@gscmontessori.org) to discuss this.  If we do not hear from you, there is a chance that your child's class may be full if you delay your re-registration.

Reminder: IPM Collection Thursday

Please don't forget our collection Thursday for Inter Parish Ministry's food choice pantry.  We're collecting any kind of tomato products. If you happen to forget your donation then, you may bring it in Friday.

Thank you for your generosity and support.

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Program News:

Celebrating Our Drama Program

Many thanks to Rhonda Hamall, our drama teacher, for another great production!  Hopefully you were able to attend one of the performances of Beauty and the Beast given by the Upper El and Middle School this past week.  The production was a joyful expression of the students' talents and enthusiasm.  Many thanks to those who assisted Rhonda to make this production possible:  Shannon Lotterer, Julia Damico, and other parents who assisted in many roles. 

Drama Club for Lower El, Sign up Now!

Come join us for Alice in Wonderland!! Drama club starts for students in Lower El. Wed., 2/19 from 3:00 until 4:15. There will be a read through on the 19th, and then Mrs. Hamall will assign parts. Drama club dues are $35 each child and are due by 2/19. Please make your check out to GSCM. There is no charge to be on the stage crew. 

The performance of Alice in Wonderland will be Thursday, May 22nd at 6:30. Please sign up in the office if your child wants to join drama club. We need actors and stage crew members.  Every child who signs up gets a part.  Rehearsals are every Wed from 3:00 - 4:15 for the actors; crew members don't need to report until Wed., April 16^th.  Please send an easy to eat snack with your child!  Rhonda is looking for parent volunteers to help with rehearsals. Please contact Rhonda Hamall at 513-238-4459 or rhamall@gscmontessori.org  if you can help or if you have any questions.   

GSCM's Spring Benefit Concert

Mark your calendar for GSCM's Spring Benefit Concert, March 21, 2014.

This year we are pleased to present an evening of bluegrass music, featuring the bands, Nightflyer and East Fork Junction.  Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children 13 and under. Buy your tickets now to reserve your seat for this fun night of entertainment Click here  Enjoy great live music and help our school raise funds for further improvement of the fine arts center.   

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2015 Pilgrimage to Rome

Walk in the footsteps of Peter & Paul, Benedict & Francis!  GSCM Parent Sean Burns invites the school community to travel as pilgrims to the Eternal City.  Find out more about the trip at an information session Tuesday February 18 at 6:00 p.m. at The Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori School.

Sports News:

2014 St. Gertrude Bulldogs Track 

First Practice On or around March 4^th  First Meet Mar 28-29 St. Jude Invitational

 Click Here to Register 

If you have any questions please contact our Program Coordinators:  Lesley Marsh  lwmarsh87@gmail.com
Jill Vonderhaar  jmvonderhaar@gmail.com

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