News
Kroger Rewards Program
Starting May 1, the Kroger Reward program is changing to make it easier for parents to support their children's school. Please see the instructions on how to update your Kroger card. We urge all GSCM families who shop at Kroger to enroll, and to ask extended family and friends to enroll and list GSCM as your donor organization. We utilize these funds for Staff Development and Financial Aid. Thank you!
Summer Camps are Back!
Check out the all-new lineup of unique camps this year:
Ultimate Frisbee, Sculpture, Nature, and Drama!
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NEW Summer Montessori Program
For Children Ages 3-5
We are pleased to announce the new GSCM Summer Montessori Program for 3-6 year-old children. The Summer Montessori Program provides the best of two worlds for your child: a wealth of outdoor summer activities on our beautiful 14-acre campus and the wonderful hands-on learning of the Montessori approach.
Click here for more information or
Print a Registration Form now!
GSCM Students Excel in Standardized Assessment Measures
2011 Iowa Test of Basic Skills Results (Grades 2-8)
- School-wide scores average 36% above national average.
- Class-wide averages exceed the 90th percentile in 10 out of 13 sub-tests
- 8th grade class average is 99th percentile in all categories of testing.
- See Iowa Tests of Basic Skills Results Averages for more details
2011 High School Placement Test (HSPT) Results
- Average student score: 88th percentile
- Nine (out of 15) students scored above the 90th percentile.
- Thirteen (out of 15) students scored above the 80th percentile.
Orton-Gillingham Instruction:
A Unique Feature at GSCM
Visitors to our school have sometimes commented on how special and unusual it is that GSCM offers Orton-Gillingham tutoring to students during the school day. Orton is a time-tested, research validated best practice for helping all children develop skills in reading and spelling. While our Orton tutor works directly with students who need added support in these language skills, it is important for parents to note that our elementary language teachers also have Orton training, and are able to incorporate this brilliant approach directly into the regular curriculum for all of our students. This distinguishing feature of our academic program has greatly benefitted our students and is yet another reason that GSCM is so unique among schools!
Read more about Orton-Gillingham Instruction...
Mission Alive:
Catholic Identity Statement
Each week in our GSCM Newsletter, the "Mission Alive" section features happenings at the school which particularly showcase our unique Catholic Montessori mission. Recently, we looked at several aspects of our Catholic Identity as expressed in the educational climate. For the complete Catholic Identity Statement, please visit "Catholic Formation." To read more "Mission Alive" articles - including classroom initiatives, published research, staff development, and more - see our Weekly Newsletter archive.
A Tribute to Sofia Cavalletti
1917 - 2011
Foundress of the
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Name Change
Queen of Angels Montessori has changed its name to The Good Shepherd Catholic Montessori. For more about our new name, click here
Events
OAC Arts in Residency
April 30 - May 18
First Communion Retreat
May 16-19
First Communion Mass
Saturday, May 19, 10:00 a.m.
St. John Vianney Church
School Mass with
Recognition of
First Communicants
Tuesday, May 22, 8:15 a.m.
Staff vs. Middle School
Whiffle Ball Game
Wednesday, May 23, 1:00 p.m.
Memorial Day
NO SCHOOL
Monday, May 28
Final School Mass
and Candle Ceremony
Tuesday, May 29, 8:15 a.m.
Field Day
Last Day of School
Friday, June 1,
EARLY DISMISSAL at 1:00 PM
Eighth Grade Graduation
Friday, June 1, 5:00 p.m.
Press
Principal, Dan Teller, was recently interviewed about Montessssori education by Jenell Walton of Channel 9, WCPO.
See the video clip.