Updated Tuesday, March 9

Winning smile

Jamie Mancini, proudly standing next to her science project, Music and its affect on blood pressure, is one of 10 middle school students representing Good Shepherd Catholic School at the Santa Cruz County Science Fair on Saturday (March 13). School competition was held in February to determine who advanced.
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Shadowbrook Night

Bring family and friends and join us at the Shadowbrook Restaurant in Capitola for Community on Tuesday (March 9).

One-third of the proceeds for that evening will come to the school.

If you can't do dinner, stop by for a drink or hors d oeuvres in the bar.

Don't forget to mention Good Shepherd when you make your reservation (475-1511).
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School calendar

March 9
 > Shadowbrook Restaurant Dine Out Evening

March 10
 > Deadline for See's Candy Orders
> Middle School Meeting for Grades 5-7, 6:30 p.m., Room 7
> Middle School Social for Grades 5-8, 7:15 p.m., Room 7
> Kindergarten Assessments

March 11
 > March birthday Free Dress

March 12
 > School closed, Professional Growth Day for faculty

Remember to check the calendar and announcements on RenWeb.com

>> 2009-10 school calendar
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Shepherd Spotlight

Jordan DePedro is to be commended for her willingness to assist in building community within her class. She supports her classmates, applies herself academically and is helpful to her teacher. Jordan is a good friend to all. In an environment where it is easy to stay with only the friends you know well, Jordan has gone out of her way to welcome everyone. Jordan has reached out to other students who have been alone at recess. She has an ability to cheer up other students when they are sad. Jordan takes her class work seriously and works carefully on all assignments. She is helpful in the classroom and assists her teacher whenever she can.

Thank you and congratulations, Jordan!
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Click on the button below to enter the RenWeb Parents Site. The School ID for Good Shepherd Catholic School is gscs-ca.



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Newsletters

NewspaperFor insight into the happenings at Good Shepherd, read the latest edition of our weekly newsletter, the Ram Review. And to stay current with the sports program, check out the Coach's Corner.

March 9       | Ram | Corner
March 2       | Ram | Corner
February 23  | Ram | Corner
February 16  | Ram | Corner

>> Ram Review Archive
>> Coach's Corner Archive
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The Green Bench

(The Parent Club)

$5,000 or $5,300
Tuition Credit 

Do we have your attention yet? Many of you know that this year’s auction features an exciting drawing for $5,000 or $5,300 Tuition Credit. What better way to support the school than to sell drawing tickets for a chance to win this exciting prize? Tickets are $35 each or two for $50. You don’t even have to attend Good Shepherd to benefit. >> More

March 2
January 26
January 12
December 15

>> More Parent Club news
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Swine Flu update

Please read the Emergency Preparedness notes for an H1N1 epidemic.

For more information about the  2009 (H1N1) Pandemic, visit the Santa Cruz County Health Services Agency Public Health Department website.
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Rental facilities

Good Shepherd's gym and soccer fields are available for non-profit youth and adult groups to rent.

For more information, call Facilities Director Greg Lathrop at (831) 476-1292.
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Financial Aid

Application packets for Financial Aid for the 2010-11 school year are available here and in the office. The application deadline for mailing is April 23, 2010
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Need information?

Families may inquire about Good Shepherd Catholic School by filling out a Web Student Inquiry Form. Click here to be taken to the form.
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Homework Club

(For grades 2 through 8)

greenbal.gif (863 bytes) Mondays -- Mrs. Rebol's and Mr. Hagan's rooms
 greenbal.gif (863 bytes) Tuesdays -- Ms. Garske's and Ms. Tschirky's rooms
 greenbal.gif (863 bytes) Thursdays -- Mrs. Miller's and Ms. Mazzei's rooms
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Welcome to Good Shepherd

Good Shepherd Catholic School, a fully accredited PS through 8th grade, is located in the heart of Santa Cruz County. Within the context of Christian values, parents and teachers, like a family, work together towards a common goal. By striving for excellence, Good Shepherd gives students the life-long skills of mind and heart required for self-esteem and service to others. Good Shepherd is supported by the parishes of Our Lady Star of the Sea, Resurrection, and St. Joseph’s and falls under the auspices of the Catholic Diocese of Monterey.

Prospective families may visit the school on Thursdays from 8 to 10 a.m. This time includes our school-wide assembly and the chance to observe specialty classes such as music, Spanish, and computers.

Tuition is made affordable through the efforts of fundraising and community contributions.  To see ways that you can give to the school, please visit the “Fundraising” link on the school’s homepage.  The entire community of Good Shepherd Catholic School thanks you for your support as we work towards educating the whole child with faith in the future.

(In the photo are Principal Dan Anderson, his wife, Hana, and their two children. To read about Principal Anderson, click here.)
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Family Handbook

To access the 2009-10 Good Shepherd Catholic School Family Handbook, click here. You may print it (39 pages) or save it to your computer.

Paper copies of the handbook are available from the school office for $5.
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2010-11 calendar

Good Shepherd Catholic School has released a preliminary calendar for next school year.
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Contact us

Email, phone numbers and extension numbers of the Good Shepherd Catholic School staff members.
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