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Register Now for Camp GSC (Guided Summer Care) for Preschool and K-2!

4/23/2021

 
This Summer, Camp GSC is the place to be for preschool children (ages 3 and 4) and for students entering kindergarten and grades 1 and 2.  Click here to go to the online registration form.
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Earth Day

4/21/2021

 
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Earth Day may not be a holiday in the same ranks as Christmas or Easter, but it is an important holiday nonetheless! All of us share the Earth, and it is worth celebrating everyday, and on April 22 (Earth Day). 

As a Catholic elementary school, Good Shepherd, we would be remiss not to mention St. Francis of Assisi, who is known for his love for nature, animals and the environment, preaching about the beauty of God’s creation. 

Furthermore, Pope Francis penned Laudato si' (Praise Be to You), the second encyclical from him in 2015. In this encyclical, Pope Francis discussed the moral importance of protecting God’s creation and that we can work towards fixing it together. He further states his belief that much of the changes in our climate is man-made, and that we must find alternative solutions to mitigate the effects of climate change. 

Earth Day was first held on April 22, 1970, and has grown from there with various international events and local activities for communities to come together and honor the Earth. You can even do some activities as a family! Here are some ideas for ways to celebrate Earth Day that you can enjoy for years to come:

  • Plant a tree. Trees improve air quality, provide shade and help reduce greenhouse gasses. Plus, trees will grow with your family as they get bigger each year!
  • Plant a vegetable garden. Planting veggies from seeds does take time, research and attention, but once you grow your favorite veggies, you can enjoy them all summer long and can spend less at the grocery store. You’ll know exactly where your cucumbers or tomatoes came from and get to enjoy the time growing them together.
  • Organize a neighborhood cleanup. This is a great way to get to know your neighbors and make your community a home. This will also ensure the proper disposal of trash and recyclables.
  • Spend time in nature. Go hiking or for a walk. Take in all the Earth has to offer in all it’s natural beauty. 
  • Skip meat one day a week, or have a car-free day. Meat production and motor vehicles affect carbon dioxide which in turn affects air quality. Skipping both (if possible for you and your family) every now and then can help minimize this!
  • Recycle! 
Attend a local event. You can find something in your community here.

Home and School Webinar Series Returns on April 29 with a Look at "Community Outreach"

4/20/2021

 
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Raising kids during a pandemic has been challenging for several reasons. One way to keep children and families focused on the positive is by helping others, from small acts of kindness to larger efforts that impact those in need.

At 7 p.m. Thursday, April 29, a range of committed and compassionate advocates will join the Webinar panel, “Community Outreach: Engaging Your Family To Help Others.” The panel is sponsored by the Home and School Association of Good Shepherd Catholic Regional School (GSC), which nurtures students’ commitment to God, Scholarship, Community, and Service.  Panelists include a volunteer coordinator for a local nonprofit that engages children in supporting individuals suffering from addiction; a human capital consultant and mother to a child who has led her own efforts to feed homeless people; and a clinician for individuals in early recovery from addiction, who is also raising daughters dedicated to causes like type one diabetes and wildlife preservation.
The panel will be moderated by Josephine Gandolfo, who is a member of the Good Shepherd H&S Board and Director of Pallottine Ministry at Bishop Eustace Preparatory School in South Jersey.

Queen of Peace Parish Secretary Patti M. Duff serves as Volunteer Coordinator for Angels in Motion (AIM), where she participates in street outreach and organizes events to prepare for that outreach. Founded by a mother looking for her son in Kensington, Angels in Motion began from her witnessing of many individuals suffering from the disease of addiction. The local nonprofit continues to provide numerous “blessing bags” which contain food, clothing, hygiene products, and recovery resource information. In her role, Patti has organized collections for Angels in Motion, including rallying kids to make hundreds of sandwiches and loving pieces of art. “We meet people battling substance use where they are literally and figuratively,” she says. “The Blessing Bags helps us make a connection and our continual presence helps them understand that there are people who care. By donating to AIM you can provide individuals, who are less than 10 miles from our homes, food to put in their empty stomachs, a pair of mittens for their frozen hands, hope that they can change their circumstances, and the knowledge that someone does care for them.”

Nikki Gillum-Clemons, SHRM-CP, currently works for Exude, Inc., and has recently been involved in cultivating COVID-19-safe workspaces. Previously, she worked in human resources for Marriott Hotels, where she organized large-scale events dedicated to various charities. Her daughter Reina is a student at GSC, where she has been involved in several service projects. In second grade Reina began feeding homeless people she observed in Philadelphia and still is finding creative ways to support others in need.

According to GSC parent and therapist Andrea Gahagan, “Helping others allows us an opportunity to give what we are fortunate to have, to learn from other experiences, and to get to know people we many not have a chance otherwise to interact with due to societal boundaries.” A mother of three daughters, Andrea is also a new therapy practice owner of Sage Therapy Group that promotes peace and safety for clients to become their best possible selves. “Giving the gift of community outreach to children helps them build compassion and resilience to adversities they see others facing and may face in their own lifetime as well.”

To join the free and public webinar, click on the graphic at the top of this story, or log in to https://zoom.us/j/96695682113.

Happy Easter!

4/5/2021

 
Happy Easter to our Good Shepherd Catholic School and Queen of Peace Parish community! This is a time for hope and renewal brought to us through Christ’s ultimate sacrifice. We wish you an abundance of happiness and beauty as we continue through Spring.
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    • Clearances Information For Volunteers
    • Flyers and Forms
    • GSC Apparel Store (Jostens)
    • Handbook and Policies
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    • Lunch Program
    • My Student's Progress
    • No Uniform Today (N.U.T.) Passes
    • Preschool
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    • Alumni >
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        • Queen of Peace
        • St. John of the Cross
    • Dance For Education 2023
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    • Oktoberfest 2022
    • Philly Sports Raffle 2022
    • The Shepherd's Society >
      • Honor Roll of Donors 2022-2023 >
        • In Memory of Donna Marie MacClain
      • Honor Roll of Donors 2021-2022
      • Honor Roll of Donors 2020-2021 >
        • In Memory of David Gray, Sr.
      • Honor Roll of Donors 2019-2020
    • Turkey Trot 2022
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