GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC SCHOOL Principal s Newscast. Orange County Week of the Family 2014

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1 GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC SCHOOL Principal s Newscast Orange County Week of the Family 2014 November 1-8, 2014 has been designated as Orange County Week of the Family. This celebration of the family is designed to help families grow stronger. Everyone knows that strong families provide the greatest contribution to student success in school. As a part of the Week of the Family celebration, Orange County is holding a Week of the Family Kickoff on Saturday, November 1, 2014 at Blanchard Park, Orlando, 10am-2pm. There is also a Kickoff at the Children s Expo at West Oaks Mall, Ocoee, 10am-4pm November 1, 2014 and Noon-4pm November 2, All families are welcome to attend! Orange County would also like to have families visit their site since our school will be listed as a partner with Orange County. Also, Orange County is asking that families Like Week of the Family Orange County, FL on Facebook. GSCS is collaborating with Orange County in their goal of strengthening Orange County families by helping this word to get out and giving orange county students time to reflect on their families and their grandparents. We are encouraging families to pray together, eat together, and spend quality time together, not just during the Week of the Family, but all year long. For More Information Contact: Lynn Whitcomb lynn@weekofthefamily.org Orange County Week of the Family Strong Families Build Strong Communities Visit our website at: In Christ s Love, Jayme Hartmann Past Newscast: October 13, 2014 October 20, 2014 September 27, 2014 October 7, 2014

2 Week of October 27th thru November 1st Monday October 27th 7:00am-7:50am - Advanced Band Tuesday October 28th 7:00am-7:50am - Beginning Band *** CYS ALL STAR GAMES (@) ST JOHN VI- ANNEY *** 4:30 PM - Girls JJV Basketball 5:30 PM - Girls JV Basketball 6:30 PM - Girls Varsity Basketball 4:30 PM - Boys JV Soccer 5:45 PM - Boys Varsity Soccer Safety Village Field Trip KA& 1A Cheerleading Practice 3:30pm to 4:30pm Boys Track Tryouts (Mike Striby) *** 7th Grade Boys Only *** 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM / Soccer Field Wednesday October 29th Thursday October 30th 7:00am-7:50am - Stage Band 7:00am-7:50am - Advanced Band School Mass 8:15am followed by NJHS formal induction ceremony See below NJHS meeting 2:00pm-2:45pm 8th Grade Play Practice 2:00-4:00pm Session 4 for Reconciliation Classes 6:30pm starting in 2013 Church Cheerleading Practice 3:30pm to 4:30pm Girls Track Tryouts (Vicki Hatton) *** 7th & 8th Grade Girls Only *** 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM / Soccer Field Girls Track Tryouts (Vicki Hatton) *** 7th & 8th Grade Girls Only *** 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM / Soccer Field Friday October 31st Saturday November 1st Dress Down Day All School Assembly with Pep Rally See Below No Robotics Club *** no games or practices *** Cheerleading Practice 3:30pm to 5:00pm *** no games or practices *** Sunday November 2nd CATHOLIC YOUTH SPORTS LINK A formal induction ceremony for new NJHS members will be held at Good Shepherd Church on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 (after the 8:15 a.m. Mass). After the ceremony there will be a brief reception in the library with coffee, juice, donuts for all NJHS members and their families that attend the ceremony. A Pep Rally will be on Friday October 31st at the morning Assembly starting at 8:15am. All athletics should come wearing their uniform. A team picture will be taken after the Pep Rally. Then the students will change clothes for the dress down day and turn their sports uniform in. LUNCH MENU LINK Click on here for the monthly Calendars: CALENDARS

3 Don t forget to order your Otis Spunkmeyer cookies! Orders are due with payment to the school October 30th Think out of the Box! Sure you can find Box tops for Education on General Mills cereals and Green Giant/ Pillsbury frozen foods but did you know that Box Tops for Education can also be found on HANES brand t-shirts, socks and their other clothing products. As well as, HEFTY brand trash bags, paper plates, cups and other products. ZIPLOC baggies and their other storage bags and products? Check each package before sending it to the recycle bin or trash can cut out the and send them in with your child for their class. There is a prize for the class who collects the most by the end of the school year!! Used winter uniforms needed! The bookstore is in need of winter clothes! Sweaters, sweatshirts, cardigans and fleece bottoms are needed. As always please label your donations so that you may receive credit. The bookstore will also have available all the winter clothes the last week of October! The week of October 27th we open at 7:45am.

4 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STEP UP FOR STUDENTS The scholarship application season for renewal families is now open. New this year, these families must apply, as well as submit ALL required documents, by April 30, Renewal applications will no longer be accepted after this date. Also, we are charging the $29 application service fee AFTER your application has been reviewed AND if at least one of the students on your application has been found eligible. Once reviewed, you may be prompted to pay the $29 application service fee by credit or debit card online to access your Award Letter. We are aware some families are experiencing technical issues and we are working closely with those that are affected, to move them along in the application process. In the coming weeks, we will communicate with renewal families by , text messages and phone calls. We'll be sure to update you frequently regarding these communications. Should you have any questions in the meantime, please reach out to the Enrollment Specialists at

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