"By the practice of your religion you are called to give witness to your faith.  And because actions speak louder than words, you are called to proclaim, by the conduct of your daily lives, that you really do believe that Jesus Christ is Lord!"

Pope John Paul II

Message to High School Students, 1979

Upcoming Dates

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

Wed., Feb. 19               Lower El Drama Club begins, 3:00 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

Fri., March 21                GSCM Fine Arts Center Benefit Bluegrass Concert, 7:00 pm    

Parent-Teacher Conferences:  Sign-Up Schedule Now Available 

All parents should sign up for Parent-Teacher Conferences, which will be held next week.  We tried to send out a February sign-up schedule last week but the web site, PTCFast, has had technical problems. Those problems have been corrected now, click here to sign up.  

2015 Pilgrimage to Rome:    Meeting Tonight

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 tonight at 6:00 p.m. in the atrium at The Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori School.

Atrium Parent-Child Evening

Thursday, March 6, 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 Dan Teller 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)

Virtues Education Update

Part of our school's continuous improvement plan is the development and implementation of a virtues education program.  Our goal is:  Students will understand the theological and cardinal virtues and will implement them in their own lives.

Touchstone Statement

Part of our work in Virtues Education is the creation of a school-wide "touchstone" statement and a school motto.  Recently, all of our students and teachers generated ideas for our touchstone, and many parents participated with their children as well.  We generated well over 100 "we statements", which we grouped under the categories of "Faith," "Community", "Respect and Diversity,", "Education," and "Character."  A few sample 'we statements' from our students are below:

·         We act like Jesus and treat others like Jesus.

·         We walk in the footsteps of the Good Shepherd and live as a child of the Light.

·         We comfort and lift each other up.

·         We strive to be examples kindness and maturity.

·         We respect ourselves and others and encourage ideas even when we disagree.

·         We respect God's image in everyone.

·         We learn for life.

·         We foster creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking.

·         We are responsible for our actions.

·         We give our best effort.

Our staff and students will continue to work with all of the 'we statements' we have collected and to winnow them down into an effective touchstone statement and school motto that can help us all continue to "grow in wisdom and stature before God and men."  (Lk 2:52)

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Gala News:

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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Office News:

Let's Be Good Neighbors

We've had some complaints again about the speed of the cars in the neighborhood, especially coming up and down Row Street.  Please respect the 25 MPH speed limit within the neighborhood when traveling to and from school.  Thank you.

Please Return Open House Yard Signs

If you posted a sign advertising the GSCM Open House in your yard -- thank you very much!  You helped make our Open House a success.  Now we have one more favor to ask -- please return the signs (and metal holders) to the front lobby this week. Thank you for your help!  If you have any questions about the signs, please contact Annie King at aking@gscmontessori.org.

The Tomato Products Collection for IPM 

Our collection for Inter Parish Ministry's pantry brought in 45 cans of tomato sauce and other tomato products.  Thank you very much for your generosity.

Our next collection will be Thursday, March 13^th.

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Program News:

Drama Club for Lower El, Sign up by Tomorrow!

Come join us for Alice in Wonderland!! Drama club starts for students in Lower El. tomorrow, Wed., 2/19 from 3:00 until 4:15. There will be a read through tomorrow 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 two parent volunteers to help with the read through tomorrow, as well as helpers for future rehearsals. If you can help either just tomorrow or with future rehearsals, please contact Rhonda Hamall at 513-238-4459 or rhamall@gscmontessori.org .

Sports News:

2014 St. Gertrude Bulldogs Track - Register by Feb 28th  

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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