Virtue for March:
Mercy
Caring for those who suffer
March Home Projects on Mercy: Go to: www.gscmontessori.org GSCM Touchstone Statement At the Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori: Each of us is a child of the Light. We walk in the footsteps of the Good Shepherd. We respect others, our environment, and ourselves. We pursue knowledge and do our best work. We are responsible for our own actions. We speak the truth in love. This is how we love God and love others. Easy Ways to Raise Money for GSCM: Click here to register for Kroger Community Rewards Program. Click here to register Target's Red Card Rewards Program. Click here to register for Amazon Smile. (Register under "Queen of Angels Montessori") 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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"The groups preceding Him as well as those following kept crying out: 'Hosanna to the Son of David!' " Matthew 21:9 We are in "Holy Week." The Lord wants this week to be unlike any other week in our lives - a week of grace, sorrow, repentance, and love. The week begins with the praises of Palm Sunday, changes into the screams of the crucifixion, and ends with the dead silence of the tomb. Throughout the week, we hear the sounds of crying, whipping, hammering, and blaspheming. The sounds of Holy Week are piercing and thunderous. "Jesus cried out in a loud voice, and then gave up His spirit. Suddenly the curtain of the sanctuary was torn in two from top to bottom. The earth quaked, boulders split, tombs opened" (Mt 27:50- 52). Eventually the roar subsides, and it's our turn to join the choir. What sound will we make? Will we be sound asleep? (Mt 26:43) Or will we betray Jesus with a quiet kiss? Will we cry: "Crucify Him"? (Mt 27:23) Or will we make an act of faith and say: "Clearly this was the Son of God!" (Mt 27:54) The Lord God will give us a well-trained tongue to speak to the crucified Jesus a word that will proclaim His resurrection and His divinity (see Is. 50:4). Dare to hear the sounds of Holy Week. Make the sounds of loving praise and faith-filled commitment. Jesus listens for you. Palm Sunday Meditation "One Bread, One Body" Presentation Ministries
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Upcoming Dates
Holy Week: March 30-April 3
Wed., April 1 Lower Elementary Last Supper Celebrations
Middle School Seder Celebration
Tue/Thur, Mar 31/Apr 2 Upper Elementary Last Supper/Seder
Celebrations
Thursday, April 2 Pre-primary Last Supper Celebrations
Friday, April 3 GOOD FRIDAY, No School
Sunday, April 5 Happy Easter! He is risen!!!
April 6-10 Easter Vacation
Tue., April 14 Student Government Bake Sale
Thur., April 16 Liturgy of the Light
Fri., April 17 Student Government Easter Egg Hunt
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Liturgy of the Light: Thursday, April 16
Parents and Grandparents Invited!
The Liturgy of the Light is a beautiful celebration of the Resurrection that is designed especially for children. The celebration includes readings by the children, plenty of singing, and powerful signs from the Church's Easter Vigil: the paschal candle leading us with its one light through the darkness, the spreading of this light to each of us, and the brightening of the dark room as the light of Jesus spreads.
The Liturgy of the Light is one of the most memorable atrium experiences for the children. Celebrations will be held during the school day. Parents and grandparents who wish to join us for this solemn, joyful celebration are invited to attend as well. Celebration times are:
Middle School students serve as leaders in all celebrations
8:30 3-6St. Gabriel and 9-12 Griffin
9:30 3-6St. Michael and 9-12 Cameron
10:30 3-6St. Raphael and 6-9Lourdes
11:30 6-9Fatima
Children are invited to wear attractive, out-of-uniform clothing
in honor of our Easter celebration. No jeans, t-shirts, or light-up shoes.
Girls should wear pants, not long dresses.
"The children live the proclamation of the death and resurrection especially in the Liturgy of Light, which, through the contrast between darkness and light, involves us dramatically in the fundamental event in the Good Shepherd's life."
Sofia Cavalletti, The Religious Potential of the Child
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Office News
2015-16 School Calendar
Click Here for our 2015-16 school calendar and Here for our pre-primary phase in calendar. They are also available on our website. We will schedule our Fine Arts Fair and dramatic productions next fall, upon the arrival of Kelly Clune, our incoming music/drama teacher.
Time to Re-enroll Your Kroger Plus Card This is just a friendly reminder that the new cycle for Kroger Community Rewards begins May 1st and you will be able to re-enroll beginning April 1st and running through April 30th. Please go into your Kroger Plus account and select GSCM as your recipient again. If you haven't designated GSCM as a recipient yet, it is easy. Just click here. Anyone who shops at Kroger can participate, including family and friends outside of Cincinnati. Help us continue to expand this free and easy way to earn money for our school.
IPM Collection Update Submitted by Ken Bronsil Last week's collection for Inter Parish Ministry brought in a total of 80 items (toothpaste, tooth brushes, etc.). Thank you very much for your generosity. Our next collection will be Thursday, April 23. Have a very meaningful and happy Easter! Back to top |
 Robotics Club at GSCM We are seeking parents to serve as coaches/guides for an after-school robotics program at GSCM. The entire program is planned by FIRST LEGO League. There are teams for children ages 6-9 and ages 9-14 - perfect for our school! We are hoping to start this up in the 2015-16 school year. Please see Dan Teller if interested. Junior FIRST LEGO League (Jr.FLL) is a hands-on program for ages 6-9 that is designed to capture children's curiosity and direct it toward discovering how science and technology impact the world around them. This program features a real-world challenge, to be explored through research, teamwork, critical thinking and imagination. Guided by adult coaches, Jr.FLL teams use LEGO building elements to create a model that moves and develop a Show Me Poster to illustrate their journey. The culmination of the hard work is a Jr.FLL Expo. Volunteer reviewers at the Expo, interview the teams to learn about their LEGO Model and Show Me poster. All of the teams are celebrated and leave with an award. The iSPACE Jr.FLL Expo is held in conjunction with the iSPACE District FLL robotics tournament and while participation is not required, teams are encouraged to attend. FIRST LEGO League is for teams of students, ages 9 to 14. Teams of up to 10 students complete in a yearly challenge with three primary parts, "The Project" and "The Game." In August, the challenge is announced. "The Project" puts the annual theme into real-world context and typically has three components: looking at the problem (also called research), proposing an innovative solution and sharing results with others in community. In "The Game," teams use the LEGO MINDSTORMS robot kit to design, build and program an autonomous robot to compete in the challenge in a timed tournament. What FLL offers: - Discovery of the fun in science and technology
- Real-world application of science and math concepts
- Hands-on problem solving
- Programming experience
- Research presentation project
- Adult Coaches and Mentors
- Team activities guided by FLL Core Values
- Self-esteem and confidence
For more information: Go to http://ispacescience.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/FLL2014-ProgressionFlyer.pdf Back to top
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Student Government News
 Bake Sale!
~submitted by Katie Koenig, Student Government Treasurer
Attention all with a sweet tooth! Bring some money, because Student Government will be hosting a delicious bake sale! It will be held on Tuesday, April 14, at noon and after school. The Middle School students will be donating baked goods for this; however, any donations of baked goods from the rest of the school are quite welcome! The proceeds will benefit the Middle School Civil Rights trip and our GSCM Playscape.
Come, celebrate the Easter season and support these good causes!!
Easter Egg Hunt!
~submitted by Nolan Westrich
To celebrate Easter, Student Government will be organizing an Easter Egg Hunt on Friday, the 17th of April, from 11:30-12:30. Grades K through 8 will be participating. A few lucky hunters may find a "Golden Egg" for an extra special treat. Everyone is sure to have fun!
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PTO News
The PTO Used Uniform Wardrobe is Spring-Ready!
Are you on the lookout for shorts, skirts, skorts, or short-sleeved tops for school? If so, you are invited to stop by the wardrobe (at the end of the hall), anytime, and check out the sizable inventory of gently used, warm-weather clothing items.
PTO Meetings Open to All
Please consider coming to the next PTO meeting on Monday April 13 at 1:45 pm in the music room. Parents are always invited to come with ideas or just to listen. We have a few open positions for the 2015-16 school year. Many hands make for lighter work! If you have any questions or ideas, please contact PTO president Christine Godar (christinegodar@hotmail.com).
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Happy Easter
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Thank You, Family!
We appreciate your taking the time to read our newsletter.
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