Newsletter for November 21, 2019

Guardian Angels exists to reach out from the Altar of Christ to educate, serve and evangelize.

Happy Thanksgiving from Guardian Angels School!

The GA students, teachers, staff, and families would like to thank the GA parishioners for all of their support and prayers. We would also like to thank the Wednesday Night crew who have done several maintenance projects, the Men’s Club for our drinking fountain near the gym, the Knights of Columbus for all of the new playground and gym equipment, the Forner family for the painted lines on the playground, Daughters of Isabella for your support in this year’s Rake-A-Thon, Tom Altman & Jim Schleicher for their work on under the stairs, Tony Reif & Jack Worm for keeping our lights shining, the Schepper boys for all our electrical needs, those who contributed and/or attended the 2019 gala, the amazing donors who gave to the 50K matching CSCOE grant and tuition assistance. We are so thankful for all the donations of school supplies, backpacks, school uniforms and snacks for our students in need. God has also blessed us with many benefactors who have given us grants and scholarships: Aim Higher, Catholic Community Foundation, Catholic Schools Center of Excellence (CSCOE), Catholic Services Appeal Foundation, Catholic United Financial and several donors who like to remain anonymous.

Our hearts are filled with gratitude. You generosity touches so many lives in many different ways. These children are some of our future leaders, teachers, religious leaders, doctors, lawyers, florists, gardeners, and much much more. The gift of a Catholic education is a gift that sets a solid foundation grounded in faith. It’s a gift that will last them a lifetime. May God continue to bless you and your family with His love and grace.

From the students, staff, teachers & families of Guardian Angels School

ps There will be no newsletter next week.

There is still time to purchase from this year's Book Fair.

Come tonight to Turkey Bingo and check out the books, or come to the Pancake Breakfast on Sunday. What you can't make either date...order online by clicking on this link. The books will be sent right to your home. The more books bought the more new books we can get for the library.

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/gabooks19

Nov. 26 - End of Tri 1
Nov. 27 -. Dec.1 Thanksgiving break No School
Dec. 2 - Teacher Grading day No School
Dec. 4 - Flu Shot Clinic
Dec. 5 - Picture Retake Day
Dec. 6 - St. Nicholas Day
Kindergarten Round-up
Dec. 8 - Immaculate Conception of Mary
Dec. 11 - Honor Roll Breakfast
Dec. 12 - Late Start Day classes begin 11:20
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Dec. 13 - PreK -5th grade field trip to the Old Log Theater
Dec. 17 - 9:30 Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Dec. 17 - Christmas Concerts (2:00pm & 7:00pm)
Dec. 19 - 9:30 ECFL
Dec. 21-Jan 5 - Christmas Break

Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast & School Book Fair

This Weekend

Join us for a delicious pancake and waffle breakfast and then browse the book fair. You might find some great Christmas gifts!

8am until Noon.

Cost: Adults $9
Children ages 5-12 $4
Under 5 FREE

Pancake Breakfast Middle School Volunteer Sign-up

Please join us, Sunday, December 8th for a special breakfast with St. Nicholas.

PTO will be hosting breakfast in the gym at 11:00am to 12:30pm.

Children and their families are invited to enjoy a fun-filled morning featuring jolly, old St. Nicholas. Enjoy a delicious light breakfast and a photo with St. Nicholas.

We need food donations and volunteers to help us that day.

Breakfast with Santa Sign-up Link

“Festive Food Drive”

Think of your favorite holiday treat or recipe…Is there a way to gather the ingredients and share them so someone else can make their Christmas festive?

A committee of students in confirmation will collect non-perishable food donations during advent and deliver them to the Bountiful Basket Food Shelf in Chaska on Dec. 18.

In addition to the usual types of foods, (gravy, canned fruits and vegetables, stuffing, boxed potatoes, jello, tuna and peanut butter, etc.) we will be asking for “festive holiday favorites!” (Pudding, cookie mixes and sprinkles, pie crusts and filling, apple cider, hot chocolate, candy canes, etc.)

Food will be collected from Faith Formation classes, Guardian Angels school families and from the parish, who can leave their donations in the kiosk in the back of the church. Any other non-perishable food and cash donations are also being accepted and contributed to the Bountiful Basket in Chaska.

In keeping with the Thanksgiving tradition, We will be having a casual day on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Students may dress in fall colors. No uniforms are necessary. Remember no leggings, please.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Picture Retake Day is
Thursday, December 5th

Now that we finally all have our school photos back it is time for retake day.In order for you to have your child have a retake you must bring your packet of photos along back to turn in. If your child was absent the first time around they should have their photo taken on that day. Make sure you go online and select what package of photos you would like to purchase.
Thank you!

Here is a hyperlink if you would like to order your pictures.
https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/pictureDayId/EVT3XZR7D