In partnership with The Giving Tree – a non-profit organization based in Gwynedd Valley, PA, which is "dedicated to teaching children the merits of helping worthwhile causes and the positive results of their hard work" – The GIANT Company is graciously sponsoring several service learning grants for area middle schools as a part of their Eliminating Hunger Campaign.
The Good Shepherd Catholic School community is taking part in this program, and on Friday, October 21, GSC students put together about 150 snack bags with encouraging handwritten notes for those experiencing hunger and food insecurity. Now YOU can help! Scan the QR code on the flyer below to watch a short video (less than two-minutes) which explains how you and your family can make "Full Belly Bags," which you then can drop off at the school before the end of October. In addition to helping the hungry, your efforts could bring the Phillie Phanatic to GSC! This schoolwide community service project was organized by GSC's Student Council and their moderator, Mrs. Alexis Wilson. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia's Office of Catholic Education has recognized GSC as a School of Distinguished Instruction 2022! This honor is based on our students' performance on the Terra Nova achievement tests they took in early March. At least 90 percent of GSC students in grades 3-7 last school year "exceeded their potential" in all content areas at every level tested, based on prior abilities testing. In advance of the achievement tests, the students take the InView test, which is a cognitive aptitude assessment that measures skills and abilities needed to learn and succeed in school. The InView is evaluated and analyzed with the Terra Nova tests to determine whether a student is achieving up to their full potential. GSC Principal Sister Helen Thomas, IHM, accepted the school's plaque at an awards ceremony on Thursday afternoon, September 8, at St. Pius X Church in Broomall. Bishop Michael J. Fitzgerald, who oversees Catholic education in the Archdiocese, and Dr. Andrew McLaughlin, Secretary for Elementary Education, were on hand to present the award to Sister Helen. Congratulations to our students, faculty and staff for all of their hard work that led to this recognition! #GSCScholarship
#GSCCommunity #GSCistheplacetobe #GSCisIHMstrong In addition to the above dates, there is a Preschool Orientation for students and parents on Friday morning, September 9, at 9:00.
Seven Good Shepherd Catholic School students have had the honor and pleasure to perform with their elementary school peers across the Archdiocese of Philadelphia in a series of concerts sponsored by the Office of Catholic Education.
Here is a list of the performances and the GSC musicians and vocalists: Honor and Jazz Bands Concert — Thursday, February 17, 2022 — Archbishop Wood High School https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lklc7Ljm284 Alex Boukamp, Grade 8, Honor Band, Alto Sax Nathan Hess, Grade 8, Honor and Jazz Bands, Trombone Bradyn O'Donnell, Grade 7, Honor Band, Flute, and Jazz Band, Drums Festival Concert* — Sunday, March 6, 2022 — Archbishop Carroll High School https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-0iSUgMFz8 Saesar Rozier, Grade 5, Alto Sax (Second Chair) Auria Brady, Grade 4, Clarinet (First Chair) * The Jazz Band also played at this concert. Choral Concert — Tuesday, March 15, 2022 — Archbishop Wood High School Alex Boukamp, Grade 8, Honor Choir, Alto Nathan Hess, Grade 8, Honor Choir, Baritone Presley Lamb, Grade 7, Honor Choir, Soprano Bradyn O'Donnell, Grade 7, Honor Choir, Alto Sarah Hess, Grade 6, Festival Choir The Jazz Band also will perform at the Cardinal O'Hara High School Jazz Band Competition on Friday, April 1. For more information about the Archdiocesan Elementary Music Festivals, go here. #GSCScholarship #GSCProud #GSCCelebratestheArts Philadelphia Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez reflects on the numerous gifts of a Catholic education in this video highlighting how Catholic schools in the Philadelphia region are "raising the bar" in education. #RaisingTheBar #CatholicSchools #GSCistheplacetobe #GSCis4me Effective Monday, February 28, the use of masks will be optional for all students and staff in suburban high schools operated by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia as well as all suburban parish and regional elementary schools.
For more information and the full text of a letter from administrators of the Archdiocesan Office of Catholic Education’s elementary and secondary divisions as well as Faith in the Future, please visit: https://archphila.org/archdiocese-of-philadelphia-announces-updated-covid-19-mitigation-procedures-in-schools-located-in-suburban-counties/. The letter is an update regarding COVID-19 mitigation procedures in schools located in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties, including Good Shepherd Catholic School. Please visit the Dance For Education Webpage for more information
about this annual Catholic Schools Week event. Here's what's happening at GSC from January 29 through February 4, 2022:
Saturday and Sunday, January 29-30: Celebrating Our Parish • Student speakers will talk at the weekend Masses at Queen of Peace Church. Monday, January 31: Celebrating Our Community • Annual Mass for GSC volunteers and community first responders at 9:00 a.m. in Queen of Peace Church; first responders are invited to attend virtually via the Queen of Peace Livestream: https://masslivestream.com/churches/qofpeacechurch. • GSC will deliver cards and treats to local police stations and fire houses. Tuesday, February 1: Celebrating Our Students • GSC's New STREAM Lab and Media Center open today! • Queen of Peace Pastor Father Larry Crehan will bless the rooms and students will visit the labs during the school day with their classmates. • Students will receive a soft pretzel at morning recess/snack time. • The Home and School Association will treat students to a Hot Dog Lunch. • Students will meet with their "buddies" for activities. Wednesday, February 2: Celebrating Service To Others • GSC will kick off its Souper Bowl Food Drive organized by the Student Council and National Junior Honor Society. • Students can wear their favorite team, dance or "cheer" shirt with their gym pants. Thursday, February 3: Celebrating Our Teachers and Staff • Teacher Appreciation Day • Teachers will enjoy a lunch provided by the Good Shepherd Home and School Association. Friday, February 4: Celebrating GSC • Dance For Education! (Click on the words to donate.) • Students may wear red, white and blue-colored clothing (think Winter Olympics). • Games (including Bingo) and dancing throughout the day. |
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