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GTACS NEWS
October 23, 2020

Coming Soon: The 2020 Gladhander Video

  • Don't miss the Gladhander video this year. It's a "hoot!" and it will be posted on our auction site at 6:00 pm tomorrow, October 24. You do not need to attend a Hootenanny to view the show.
  • The Gladhander Auction is open now through October 24.
  • Anyone can browse and bid – Invite your out-of-town family and friends to shop.
  • There is no cost to register at www.one.bidpal.net/Gladhander.
Does your student like to be in charge? Why not purchase a chance for them to win the opportunity to be principal for a day!

IC Principal for the Day

Help a weary principal out! Purchase a chance for your IC student to be "principal for a day!" $10 per chance or 3 chances for $25.

Our School is Cool

Don't miss out on your opportunity to bid on our traditional "priceless" classroom art items and our classroom theme gift baskets (great for Christmas shopping) in the Gladhander auction. Another cool item? IC Principal for the Day!

Gladhander Volunteers Needed

We are in need of volunteers to help with distribution of items sold in our Saturday auction. We will begin distribution on Sunday and it will continue into next week. Here is the signup link:

https://signup.com/go/RiHjgtY
Congratulations, Homecoming
King and Queen


Congratulations to the 2020 Homecoming King Bryson Ellalasingham and Queen Kilee Millar who were crowed at last weekend's football game. Game photos by the talented Scarlett Piedmonte can be found at the TCSF Varsity Football Facebook page. The TCSF Marching Band sounded awesome and it was a joy to watch them perform.
Football Playoffs

Varsity football plays at Thirlby Field tomorrow, October 24 at 3:00 pm versus Jackson Lumen Christi. Tickets will be available at the gate.

Football Playoffs

Our first Gladiator football playoff game will be Saturday, October 31 at 7:00 pm. Location is Thirlby Field. Tickets will be sold online only. The link will be made available 1-2 days before the game through this service: https://www.mhsaa.com/GoFan
Soccer Season Finale

The Sabres came up a tad short in a very close District Championship game on Wednesday night, losing to #3 ranked Elk Rapids. The score stayed 0-0 for most of the game until the 8 minute mark when Elk Rapids punched in the only goal of the evening.

The Sabres had a remarkable season finishing with a 16-3-2 record and ranked #9 in the State in Division 3. The Sabres scored an impressive 103 goals on the season and only allowed 11. 103 goals earns them a spot in the MHSAA record books as #33 on the All Time list for most team goals in a season in Michigan High School Soccer. 11 goals allowed also earns them a top 30 spot on the MHSAA record books for fewest goals allowed in a season

Glads XC

Good luck to our very talented and hard-working cross country teams as they enter into pre-regionals this weekend at Roscommon. The top 4 teams advance to regionals on October 31. Go Glads! 

GladMeals Volunteers Needed

Hey everyone. We are in great need of volunteers for our Saturday community meal ministry.
We are looking for families to sign up to cover for the shopping, preparation, and and serving of "to go" sack lunches to the homeless and needy in our community.

Due to COVID restrictions, we are serving these lunches outdoors in front of the St. Francis High School Gym on 11th Street. The time frame for serving is 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Approximately 45-50 lunches are needed each Saturday. Receipts from shopping for supplies and food can be reimbursed from the Glad Meals account.

This wonderful service project began in 2003 by two St. Francis High School students.
Please contact Maureen DeYoung mdeyoung@gtacs.org for more specific information and meal ideas. 

https://signup.com/go/TzJiOKK

Calendar


Sports Schedule via MHSAA

Academic Year Calendar

October 24
Gladiator Varsity Football
3:00 pm Thirlby Field

October 24
Gladhander Hootenannies
Gladhander Video posted, 6:00 pm
Gladhander Raffle Drawing, 9:00 pm
Gladhander Auction Finale, 10:00-10:30 pm

November 3
Full day (TCAPS no school)
Parents provide drop off and take home transportation 

November 6
Full day (TCAPS half day)
Parents provide take home transportation 

November 12
Half day (conferences)
Parents provide take home transportation 

November 13
No school (conferences)

November 16
No school (professional development)

November 20
Jean Day/Dress Down Day: Boots for Kids

November 25-27
Thanksgiving break

December 8
Parents provide take-home transportation (TCAPS early dismissal)

December 23-January 1
Christmas break

PAC Event

Board and Brush Fundraiser Night- Join us Thursday, November 5th from 6-9:00 pm at Board and Brush and create your own unique wood sign! Select a wood project from our gallery. We provide all the materials and instruct you step-by-step to create a beautiful piece for your home or for a gift.  Cost for a workshop is $68 for adults and pre-registration is required. Help us raise money for a great cause, 20% of all proceeds will go towards the Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools Parent Activity Committee! Register at
https://boardandbrush.com/.../gtacsfundraiserpickyourpro.../
PAC Fundraiser
Mama Lu's Taco Kit

Online order must be received by Sunday, November 1 at noon. Pick up curbside at Mama Lu's, 149 E. Front Street, 11 am - 9:00 pm on Wednesday, November 4. We will call for credit card payment and confirmation once we receive your order.

Each Taco Kit is $60 and includes: 20 tortillas, choice of 2 meats, lettuce, shredded cheese, pickled onions, house hot sauce, chips & salsa and spanish rice. Additional sides are available and pricing listed.

15% of your purchase will go back to GTACS Parent Activity Committee.
Trunk or Treat

St. Joseph is hosting a Trunk or Treat in the parish parking lot, October 25 from 2-4:00 pm. We will have lots of games for the kids and bounce houses to enjoy! 

St. Francis parish is hosting a Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 31 from 10 am to noon in the St. Francis high school parking lot. Wear your costume and be ready to trick or treat.
K of C BBQ
Knights of Columbus Council 1213 is holding a drive-thru chicken dinner on November 1st in front of the Immaculate Conception Elementary School, 1:00-6:00 pm.
Carline Catering
Enjoy a family-sized entree prepared by our own school culinary team. Order by noon on Tuesday of the week in which your order will be picked up, or order in advance for the month. 

https://tinyurl.com/y9sddn2j

October 29
Pork Tamales w/ Cilantro Mexican Rice
Full $36/Half $18

Do You Substitute Teach?

GTACS is looking to expand its roster of substitute teachers. If this is a role in which you are interested, please contact Eric Mulvany, emulvany@gtacs.org. Thanks for considering.

Girls Soccer Camp

October 31, November 7, 14
Grades K-5
9:00-10:00 am
Grades 6-8
10:30 am-12:00 pm
Location SEAS Gym
$50 for all or $20 each
Download flyer
Question? Email Coach Conway

Youth Basketball

Oct 24, 31
$15 per session
Checks made out to GTACS
Location: IC gym
 
1st grade session
9:00-9:45 am for boys and girls
2nd grade session
9:55-10:55 am for boys and girls
3rd/4th grade session
11:00-1:00 pm for boys only

Glad to Pray

Three past Gladhander chairs – Tom Gartland, Pat Heintz, and Ken Kleinrichert, Sr., stopped by today to pray a Rosary in our Chapel on the even of our schools' largest fundraiser.

Please pray for the success of this annual event. 

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