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UPCOMING EVENTS
IMPORTANT DATE CHANGE!! The Diocesan In-Service Meeting has been changed to Thursday, March 25. School will now be open Wednesday, March 24 but CLOSED Thursday, March 25!! All staff members must attend.
February 1, Monday . . . . . GRANDPARENTS' DAY
February 2, Tuesday. . . . . PARENT APPRECIATION DAY
February 3, Wednesday. . . . . STUDENT APPRECIATION DAY
February 4, Thursday . . . . . COMMUNITY DAY
February 5, Friday . . . . . STAFF APPRECIATION DAY & GSS "Family Night" in the cafeteria!
February 9, Tuesday . . . . . REPORT CARDS Issued - Awards Assembly 2:15p.m.
February 11, Thursday . . . . . PEN PAL PARTY. Grades 4 and 5 join their senior citizen friends at our Pen Pal Party in the cafeteria.
February 12, Friday . . . . . NOON DISMISSAL, Grade 3 Liturgy 11a.m., Faculty Meeting
February 15, Monday . . . . . SCHOOL CLOSED President's Day
February 17, Wednesday . . . . . ASH WEDNESDAY Mass at 9a.m.
February 18, Thursday . . . . . DAILY MASS begins by Class Grade. Today is Grade 5.
February 19, Friday . . . . . DAILY MASS for Grades 3 and 4.
February 21, Sunday . . . . . 8th GRADE SPAGHETTI DINNER. Two seatings.
February 22, Monday . . . . . DAILY MASS. Grade 8
February 23, Tuesday. . . . . DAILY MASS. Grade 7
February 24, Wednesday . . . . . DAILY MASS. Grade 6
February 25, Thursday . . . . . DAILY MASS. Grade 5
February 26, Friday . . . . . DAILY MASS. Grade 3 and 4. STUDENTS' STATIONS OF THE CROSS 2:15p.m.
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School Closed Wednesday, February 10!!
Dear Parents,
In an effort to be transparent regarding the future of Good Shepherd School, I want to share with you the outcome of a meeting that was held on Monday, January 4, 2010. I had the opportunity to meet with all five regional pastors, as well as, Mr. Nick Regina, Executive Director of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Camden. The purpose of this meeting was to validate the future of Good Shepherd School. Mr. Regina opened the meeting with a presentation of the many aspects that the diocese has examined regarding Good Shepherd School. The presentation highlighted our increased enrollment in the PreK, Kindergarten, and 1st grade classes, our excellent curriculum, as well as, our outstanding facility. Other items mentioned were the success rate of our alumni, as well as, a report on last year's standardized test scores, which were the HIGHEST in the diocese.
We are confident that our enrollment will steadily grow over the next five years. We see that happening in our lower grades.
We are very happy with the outcome of this meeting and look to move forward with the development of our Board of Limited Jurisdiction, with the confirmed appointment of Rev. Edward Friel as the Pastoral Representative for the Board. We will continue to develop our state of the art curiculum as well as additional programs such as opening the teacher grade book to parents through the internet, and our Advancement program.
We were also informed that the diocese is not moving toward cost based tuition in the foreseable future. The tuition for the 2010-2011 school year will only increase by $100 to $200, the second child will remain the same as this year and the third child's tuition will actually decrease. I urge you to register for next year, particularly PreK through grade 1 as these classes are reaching their limits.
The diocese will be sending us a letter concerning our future which I will forward to you.
I am most grateful to them for their support and enthusiasm regarding the future of Good Shepherd School. I am happy to report that all five of the pastors have committed their support to our schools mission.
Wishing you a holy and happy new year,
Donald W. Garecht, Principal
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8th Grade Class Officers
Congratulations!!
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.....Educating Children in a Faith-Centered Environment
Small Class Size - Full-Day Kindergarten - Pre-K for 4 and 3 year olds - Grades K through 8 - After School Care - Art, Music and PE Programs - World Languages/Spanish - Accelerated Math for Grades 5-8 leading our students to a full year of High School - Algebra in 8th Grade - Middle School Elective Program - Science Lab and Art Room- September Study Skills Classes - Peer Mediation Program - Art, Drama and Chess Clubs - Bowling Club - School Choir - Student Newsletter - Yearbook - Community Service - Girl's Volleyball - Girls' & Boys' Track and Basketball Teams - Easily accessible and adjacent to PATCO Collingswood station.
OUR MISSION
Good Shepherd Regional Catholic School provides our students with an exceptional educational program within a faith-centered environment. Our families and faculty are committed to the education of the total child so that our students are prepared to excel in high school and beyond. We instill a strong desire for learning and we challenge our students to develop self-discipline, integrity, and a commitment to community service. At Good Shepherd Regional Catholic School we strive to give our young students the foundation to live morally in our complex world. The educational experience at GSS is an invaluable instrument in proclaiming the Good News from one generation to the next. We challenge our students to develop spiritually, academically, and emotionally and to support the Catholic faith.
THEY WILL LEARN. Our GSS Students have scored among the highest in the standardized IOWA scores in the Diocese of Camden. An extraordinary number of our alumni have graduated at or near the top of their High School classes. We are pleased to report the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Elementary Schools approved the Merger Report and reaffirmed the accreditation of Good Shepherd Catholic School, grades PK3-8 and is therefore granted accreditation for the period 12/01/08 - 05/30/11. THEY WILL SERVE. "Operation Rice Bowl" - A Lenten Tradition. The children of Good Shepherd raised over $500!!! Our 8th graders have coordinated several projects that will allow ALL students at Good Shepherd to perform service for our community. Our "Service Dress Down Day" will help provide money for fruit, lunchmeat and bread for sandwiches the middle school will make and deliver to the Cathedral Kitchen in Camden. Towels will be collected for the homeless shelter, Life Center of Eastern Delaware County in PA. Another project will be to make cards and provide entertainment for our elderly at the Collingswood Manor. Finally, our students will be collecting canned goods and non-perishable items for the St. John's Parish Pantry. Our students most recent service project will help support "Alex's Lemonade." GSS will be selling lemonade all week during lunches, at our OPEN HOUSE, and at Catholic Schools Week functions. "Alex's Lemonade," a foundation for childhood cancer, is a wonderful cause our students can help support. THEY WILL LEAD AND SUCCEED. We insure that our young students have the foundation to live morally in our complex modern world. Our families and faculty are committed to preparing our children to fill a critical role in the future of our communities, our country, and our world. Choose Good Shepherd Regional Catholic School and exercise your right to choose the best school for your children and know that when they are here, they are family. JESUS makes a difference at GSS. God Bless you and your family. Call Diane Gallagher, Advancement Director, for a tour of of our school.
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THE LATEST NEWS AT GSS!
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GOOD SHEPHERD SCHOOL FUTURE FUND
We are very excited to begin our school's first annual fund. This new initiative will become our primary fundraising focus. This annual fund has been implemented by our Advancement Director, Diane Gallagher, under the direction of Catholic Schools Development Program and volunteers from our Advancement Committee. Our GSS families recently received information about this future fund. If you would like to invest in the future of Good Shepherd Regional Catholic School, please return your pledge card to the Advancement Office. Information will be forthcoming to parishioners of our supporting parishes. If you would like more information on how to donate or information on our giving levels, please call Advancement at 869-4592.
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GOOD SHEPHERD'S RESTAURANT RUN!!
Each month our Good Shepherd families will be getting together for dinner to support our school. Our GSS families spent their last "Restaurant Run" at Antonio's in Collingswood! Also in Collingswood, we have dined at The Pop Shop and The Silver Diner in Cherry Hill. This month many of our families and alumni will be spending an evening being served by our 8th graders at GSS for their famous spaghetti dinner fundraiser. If you enjoy spending an evening with family or friends, taking out or dining in, look for more info on where we will be in March!! Always remember to mention Good Shepherd School when you place your order. Any questions?? Contact our PTA President, Lori Chomiczewski, 854-6763. Parents interested in becoming Room Parents should contact Sharon McHugh 854-3762.
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8th Grade
SAVE THE DATE for the 8th Grade's traditional SPAGHETTI DINNER!! February 21, 2010....For more info, click on 8th grade link.
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STUDENTS' HIGHLIGHTS
Congratulations to 4th grader Shannon McHugh for placing SECOND at the third annual Collingswood town spelling bee sponsored by the Junior Womens Club. Each of the six Collingswood schools including Good Shepherd participated. Shannon will go on to compete in the District Spelling Bee in Haddonfield. Last year then 5th & 4th graders Lucy McGrew placed FIRST and Lara Garrity placed THIRD!!
GSS Track Team @ PENN RELAYS!! Boys placed 3d with a bronze medal and girls placed 4th and ran their BEST time!!
Congratulations to 4th grader Morgan McConnell for winning the First Prize of $100 in the Polish Beneficial Association Essay Contest. The subject was "What Christmas Means to Me."
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THEATRE & GOOD SHEPHERD SHEPHERD STUDENTS!!
Congratulations to 8th grader, Abigail Camden, who performed in Camden Catholic High School's winter presentation of "The Man Who Came to Dinner" this month. Congratulations to GSS graduate, Selena Gallagher, who had the title role in the Collingswood Summer Theatre's production of "Pocahontas", 6th grader, Michelle Nigro, who had the title role in the Collingswood Youth Theatre's production of "Annie, Jr." and to 5th grader, Julia Portland, who performed in their Spring Musical, "The Music Man" along with Abigail Camden.
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Order Grocery & SCRIP retail gift cards for tuition credits!!
Grocery and retail SCRIP gift card orders are due on Monday and will be filled by Friday. This is a great way to support GSS and save money off your tuition. Cards will also be sold after all masses the 1st and 3d Sundays of the month. For more information on ordering these cards, contact Kim Cateon 858-9714. For an up-to-date listing of all participating retailers check the website, GLSCRIP.com. Thanks for your support!
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SHOP at TARGET
Enroll in "Take Charge of Education." Use your REDcard and help Good Shepherd School! When you sign up, Target will donate up to 1% of your REDcard purchases to Good Shepherd School. Get started at Target.com/tcoe or call 1-800-316-6142. Take Target up on their offer and join the many families presently participating in this program. This percentage goes a long way when multiplied by our many families involved in this program!
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TEACHER WEB SITES
Click onto our "Faculty" link to find out homework, announcements, other class information or email your teachers.
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CAP Program
All volunteers in regular contact with children or parish programs involving children must attend a CAP session once every five years. The Office of Safe Environment for Children, Youth and Adults offers CAP sessions each month at convenient locations. For information on session dates, times & locations, click on our "CAP Sessions" link.
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Look For Many New Programs!
New programs will be available for Good Shepherd School, a merged school between St. John's and Holy Saviour of Westmont.
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