May 8 through May 12, 2017

Phone: (858) 397-1290 Email: office@stggcs.org Website: www.stggcs.org

St. Gregory the Great Catholic School

GUARDIAN NEWS

***Articles for the “Guardian News” must be sent to office@stggcs.org no later than 12:30 P.M. on the Wednesday prior to the week of publication.

Volume VI Issue 33

Guardian Virtue of the Week: Stewardship

Principal’s Message

5/9 Liturgy @ 10:30am followed by the May Crowning at the Grotto 5/10 Teacher Appreciation Lunch 11:30am—12:30pm 5/11 Artist and Author Fair in the Library 8am—4pm 5/11 Student Council speeches & elections @ 1pm outside library 5/12 Artist and Author Fair in the library 8am—4pm 5/12 Spring Showcase—all grades @ 1pm outside of library 5/15 Family Science Night at the Parish Hall 6-8pm—RSVP Please 5/15 Student Council 2017-2018 announced 5/16 May Birthdays Relaxed Dress 5/19 Faith Family Lunch 11:30am—12pm 5/19 Pasta Festa 5:30pm—8pm in the Parish Hall 5/20 Junior High Graduation Dance @ 7:30p

Wednesday, May 10 @ 8am Campaign posters and/or materials due Campaign Speech due for approval Thursday, May 11 @1pm 1:00pm Campaign Speeches 1:30pm Elections 1:45pm Campaign posters removed Monday, May 15 Student Council 2017-2018 announced at morning assembly

Stewardship is alive and well at STGGCS. Twenty students, grades 4-7 will campaign for positions on Student Council 2017-2018 this week. We are so grateful to this wonderful group of servant leaders who are inspired to serve our Student Body. They have big shoes to fill- this year’s Student Council has been phenomenal- but they are equal to the task. Good Luck Everyone!

Election Timeline

It is quite amazing how time is flying by this month, with eighteen school days remaining to 8th Grade Graduation and twenty-three school days to the end of this school year.

We continue to keep Our Blessed Mother Mary at the center of our devotion during the month of May. Pope Francis reminds us that, “Mary is the center of the communion of saints, as the singular guardian of the bond of the universal Church with Christ.” He continues, “Whoever wants to follow Jesus

on the path of the Gospel can find a secure guide in Mary; she is an attentive and caring mother with whom we can entrust every desire or difficulty.”

We enjoyed a fabulous Gala evening at the Marriott Marquis last Saturday. The atmosphere was fun-filled with a distinct Latin flavor. I am so grateful to all our parents who attended this year- your generosity demonstrates a true spirit of stewardship. Congratulations and gratitude to Jeannine Sullivan, Kris Lighthart (Co-chairs) and Gina Mell (school liaison) who worked tirelessly to make this fundraising event so special.

This week we celebrate and honor the amazing teachers at our school. Their level of professionalism and dedication to the students under their care is second to none. I know you will join with me in thanking each of them for the unique gifts they bring to our community and for their commitment to Catholic education, serving the diverse needs of our students in such a loving and nurturing way.

As we enter our third week of solar installation, I am glad to report that installation of solar panels on the library roof is complete, and work now begins on the carports.

Blessings for a wonderful week! Mrs. O’Connell

Congratulations!

Eighth graders win Serra Essay Competition

Congratulations to Shea Briere and Molly Abrom, who

placed first and second respectively as class winners in the

Serra Club Essay Competition. The subject of this year’s essay: “Choose

one Corporal and one Spiritual Work of Mercy that will help you to

fulfill the vocation God has planned for you.”

Shea also placed in the top 10 winners in the Diocese and has been

invited to attend a special reception, hosted by the Serra Club, at the

Diocesan Pastoral Center later this month.

Class of 2015 received the sacrament of Confirmation May 2

completing a 2 year program at St. Gregory the Great Parish.

Parish Connect

Mass Times Daily: 8 am First Fridays: 8am and Noon

Saturday: 5:00pm Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am, 5:00pm

Reconciliation: Saturday 4pm - 5pm before Mass

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More Information May 8 through May 12, 2017

Save the dates! Vacation Bible School Monday, July 24 to Friday, July 28 9:00am - 12:30pm Saint Gregory the Great Parish

Registration begins April 22 & 23, 2017

Contact: Ginger Marlin or Judy Roitz 858-653-3594 • ff@stgg.org

Campers: For children in grades preschool age 4 - 5th grade.

Volunteers: For youth entering 6th grade and up (2017-2018 School Year).

Foundation of Preschool, Science Lab and Learning Center

was poured on May 4.

May 8- Solar panel installation on carports!

Congratulations, First Communicants!

Sam Alioto, Calvin Barno, Benito Bayona,

Raymond Briere, David Cancel, Danna Chu,

Jackson Cui, Drew Deilke, Josh Deyna, Adelyn

Gergurich, Suzy Graf, Kayla Kuhn, Sam

Lawrenz, Eric Lucero, Aaleya Mudwilder, Tristen Niguidula,

Audrey Owens, Sofia Patterson, Autumn Rose, Cade Schmidt,

Kate Vu, Ava Wang, Jack Wisniew, James Zumwalt.

Mrs. McCallum and Mrs. Kuzara would like to

say “Thank You” for all the warm wishes and

blessings that made Administration Day so

special! We were treated with sweets,

handcrafted treasures and beautiful scented

flowers throughout our office. We want you to

know that all of you are a blessing to us

everyday!

Adriano

Alioto

Barno

Beltran

Brickner

Briere

Brown

Chu

Conte

Cresci

Deilke

Dittamore

Duggan

Engler

Gavagan

Gergurich

Gouslin

Gramme

Grenevitch

Halili

Hazeltine

Hoagland

Horie

Lawrence

Lawrenz

Lorenzo

Lynch

Mackinder

McCallum

McGrattan

McIntosh

Mier

Mudwilder

Niguidula

Noble

O’Leary

Pascual

Patrico

Pearson

Perkins

Potter

Quinto

Rowin

Saffee

Salazar

Scelfo

Schafer

Schmidt

Our deep appreciation goes to the

following families who, as of this week, have completed

their required 30 plus volunteer hours. (Names published

based on information provided by parents on their

Stewardship Form in the Monday Messenger). Thank you

for your generous stewardship of time and talent. The

active involvement of parents is a PRICELESS gift to our

school community!

Snyder

Spence

Talaga

Velarde

Virissimo

Weber

Zumwalt

Zwahlen

CMG Connect New Diocesan Requirement for Safe Environment Clearance

St. Gregory the Great Catholic School Community is deeply grateful and much blessed at the level of parent involvement and engagement in supporting the life of the school. The Diocese has recently partnered with Catholic Mutual Group (CMG) to provide a new and improved Safe Environment Curriculum. All school volunteers are now required to fulfill the CMG Connect requirements for Safe Environment and Driving clearance by viewing these videos online. We understand that this updating process requires another gift of your valuable time, and welcome you to record fulfilling this requirement as two stewardship hours for the coming school year. Record as CMG training. Please be sure to submit your certificate of completion to the school office.

More Information May 8 through May 12, 2017

Spirit Wear Leads Wanted

Are you looking for a fun way to earn service hours next year? We are looking for two parents to lead our Guardian Spirit Wear sales for 2017-2018. Spirit Wear items like t-shirts, hats, and sweatshirts allow students and parents to show their spirit and support our school community. We need two outgoing and enthusiastic leads to make next year's sales a success. Please contact the office if you are interested!

Save the Date for VBS and Earn Middle School Service Hours!

A fantastic way for our middle schoolers to earn service hours for next year is to volunteer over the summer as a counselor at St. Gregory the Great's Vacation Bible School (VBS) at the parish. VBS will take place the week of July 24th-28th. Details will be coming out soon, but save the date now to take advantage of this terrific opportunity to bank those precious service hours! PTSG Thanks You

We have received a tremendous response to our call for volunteers for next year. Without the support of our incredible school parents, most of the exciting and fun-filled events that take place at our campus would not be possible. Many thanks to all those who have heeded the call to serve as an event lead, room parent, or other volunteer. We appreciate you and look forward to another stewardship year.