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

Week of January 10, 2020:

Dear Guardian Angels School Families,

Happy New Year! We hope you and your family were able to spend some good quality time together over break. We had a great first week back.

During the winter months, please be sure your child comes dressed for the weather. We cannot predict when a school bus might have issues on the way. Preschool - 5th grade all go outside daily if the weather is above zero wind chill unless they have a written notice. Students are allowed to leave an extra pair of boots and snow pants at school. Middle School students should also be encouraged to dress for the weather.

Just a friendly reminder about snow days and late starts due to weather. We use the Guardian Angels Church One Call Now service. This is an automatic calling system that will send out a message from us about a school cancellation or late start. We will also send an email stating the same information as a backup. Please be sure to inform Roxie Diaz if the number we have for you has changed. Notification will also be posted on Channels 4, 5, 9 & 11. Sometimes it takes a while for them to post. We follow Eastern Carver School District.

Next week we kick off the United Financial Raffle. Starting January 17th, our students will join students from 89 other schools across Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota in selling the $5 tickets. Each ticket purchased gives ticket buyers the opportunity to win a 2020 Buick Encore (or $20,000 in cash), or other great prizes totaling $40,000 in value. Best of all, every penny of every ticket sold stays at Guardian Angels thanks to the Raffle’s sole sponsor Catholic United Financial. The St. Paul-based company provides all the prizes and promotion materials for the Raffle at no cost to the participating schools. Our goal is $14,000. Each family will be given a packet of tickets to sell. There will be several Sign Up Genius for families to sell tickets before and after masses at Guardian Angels, St. Nicholas, St. Bernard and St. Victoria. We will also have a sign up for the Beef & Sausage event. Watch for more information next week.

Enrollment for the 2020-2021 school year will open next week. Early enrollment helps us plan our staffing for next year. In addition, those seeking Aim Higher Scholarships must submit applications by February 18th. Please make an appointment with Mrs. Lovegreen or Sra. Diaz prior before February 14th.

Please help us spread the word about our upcoming Open Houses on Sunday, January 29th with the Teddy Bear Band at 11:30 and Friday, January 31st which will be a movie night at 6:30. 

We hope you all have a wonderful weekend!
Mrs. Girard hosted our school Geography Bee last evening. The students take a test to see who qualifies at their grade level from grades 4-8.  Then they have a chance to study some things about different areas and topics in the geography theme.  The questions asked are very hard even for most adults so it is a great accomplishment for the students to make it even to this point.  Our school champion is Danny Fahey with Joey Vannett and Chloe Kendall as other finalists.  Congratulations to all for a job well done.
Jan. 11  - MS Chillfest (8:30 pm lock-in)
Jan. 12 - KC’s free throw contest
Jan. 13-31 - NWEA testing
Jan. 13 - PTO Meeting 6:30
Jan. 14 - Enrollment night 6:00
Jan. 16 - Knowledge Bowl - Edina
Jan. 18 - First Reconciliation Service
Jan. 20 - No School for students (Full PD day for staff)
Jan. 21 - GA’s Spelling Bee
Jan. 23 - Regional Spelling Bee @ HF (10:00)
Jan. 26 - Kick-off to Catholic Schools Week
                 11:30 Teddy Bear Band in Gym
Jan. 31 - Movie Night ( 6pm PTO sponsored)

Testing the Next 2 Weeks

Our Map test window is open for the next two weeks.  We will try to let the kids know a day in advance, but it isn't always possible due to bumps in scheduling.  Please make sure they get a good night's sleep and a hearty breakfast each day.  Thank you!
The Guardian Angels Gala is coming up!  FEBRUARY 29 WE WILL CELEBRATE THE 'LEAP OF FAITH' GALA. We will feature food from Winchester and Rye and The White Sidewalls will be performing!  We will feature a Dessert Dash and an amazing game designed by Father Deziel
We need help!  Please contact Lisa Staudohar at lstaudohar@gachaska.org to volunteer for the following committees:
Decorations  
Set-up Feb 28 and/or Feb 29
Take-Down March 1
Silent Auction
Pick up donations at stores
Dessert Dash (New game for dessert) 
Night of event volunteers for Games, Auction help, Kitchen Help, Coat Check, Check out and more!

We also need silent and live auction items, sponsors and advertisers!  If you know of anyone who would like to sponsor our Gala, advertise in the program, donate auction items, please let us know!  lstaudohar@gachaska.org or call 952-227-4010
Middle school students learning about culture and traditions in Spanish class.
The Kindergarten and first grade talked about the feast of Epiphany this week in religion class. After mass, the Kinders went over to look at the Nativity scene in the church. They were interested to see the Three Kings. Some of the students said that they have a nativity set at home and it was cool to see a big one.  
The girl's basketball team had a great week!  They beat All Saints on Tuesday 13-12 and yesterday the pulled off a big win over St. Huberts, 26-14.  Great job, Sabres! 

Fat Tuesday Grand Wine Tasting
 February 25th

We hope you can participate this year in the Fat Tuesday Grand Wine Tasting event on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. The event has a new venue, the Chaska Event Center at Fireman’s Park in downtown Chaska. Come celebrate Fat Tuesday with us!
 
Click on the link below to purchase tickets.
Fat Tuesday Wine Tasting Event
HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE
Holy Family Catholic High School in Victoria invites prospective parents and students to attend their Winter Open House on Thursday, January 30, at 6:30 p.m. The evening begins with a welcome at 6:30 p.m. followed by breakout sessions on faith, academics, and activities. Learn more and RSVP at http://www.hfchs.org/events/open-house/  Walk-in registration also welcome.


HOLY FAMILY WINTER DANCE CLINIC
Holy Family Catholic High School Dance Team invites dancers in grades K-8 to their Winter Dance Clinic on Friday, January 31 from 5-8 pm! Dancers will learn a routine, play games, and perform their routine during half-time of the boy's varsity basketball game. A pizza dinner will be provided. Registration is open until January 24. Cost: $35 includes a meal and a t-shirt.
 
Thank you and I hope you enjoy a blessed 2020,

Laura Podergois
Director of Content Strategy and Communications
Holy Family Catholic High School
(952) 856-1421
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