Thursday, August 29 7:00 pm (Parents Only)
We are excited to invite you to Back to School Night—a valuable opportunity to visit our school, meet the teachers, and connect with the staff who will guide your child’s education this year. The evening begins at 7:00 pm in the church with a welcome from Mrs. McGuff and Fr. Kent. Afterward, you can visit classrooms in three sessions to meet your child’s teacher, hear about the curriculum, and learn how to support your child’s educational journey. Please look out for more detailed information, which will be sent home early next week.
Good Shepherd parents have always shown incredible support for our staff! Many families have expressed interest in helping our classroom teachers, and we greatly appreciate it. If you’d like to contribute, we’ve created a Good Shepherd Amazon Wishlist, linked below. If you choose to donate, please have the items delivered to your home and then send them with your child to school. We are truly grateful for the generosity of our amazing Good Shepherd families!
Hello Good Shepherd Families!
My name is Jessica Crocker and I am the new School Counselor. I am thrilled to be joining Good Shepherd School! This is a vibrant and welcoming community with the Holy Spirit all around! Already I have heard such wonderful things about the families and I am excited to meet each of you.
Kansas is still a bit new to my family and I. We moved here from Nebraska- although I am not a native Nebraskan- just 2 years ago. We have quickly become Chiefs fans and developed an appreciation for Butter Cake! I have two children, a boy and a girl, who attend Catholic schools in the area. My husband and I also have two Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. I am a dog fanatic, as well as a lover of books, my faith (how awesome is our Jesus?!?!), coffee, and cheering on my kiddos.
I obtained my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and my Master’s Degree in Counseling. I have done extensive work with people battling depression, anxiety, identity issues, trauma, grief, safety, and home/life changes. I have worked in dioceses, schools, companies, non-profit organizations, and private practice. God has truly, truly blessed my education and experiences and molded me into the counselor that I am today. I firmly believe in the Holy Spirit’s presence in each meeting I have with students.
My strength lies in: 1) Seeing each student as being made in the image of Christ 2) Meeting students right where they are at with things. 3) Engaging with students on their level. I am typically wearing bright colors within my outfit along with a smile on my face. High fives and are always available and so is a safe, listening ear. Dance moves (oh yes, I can do the griddy!) along with fresh problem-solving, and strategies are always available.
Parents, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I encourage you not to wait until what is a little mole hill to turn into a mountain. During the school year, I will begin by being available on Tuesdays and Thursdays during school hours. Please feel free to call or email me anytime. Hooray for the 2024-2025 School Year!
Blessings,
Jessica Crocker
School Counselor
(913) 563-5325
Calling all 3rd-8th graders!
Running/Walking club will start on Monday, September 9th and continue from 3:40-4:20 on the following Mondays: September 9, 16, 30 and October 7, 14, 21.
Permission slips are in this week's Friday Folder.
We will begin at Good Shepherd and run or walk approximately one mile to the fountain where the students will turn around and return to school. Good Shepherd staff members will supervise small groups of students. To ensure every student’s safety, every student participating is required to turn around at the same location. Fill out the permission slip, grab your water bottle and come join the fun!
- Mrs. Russell, the school nurse, has a direct phone number. If you need to notify the school of an absence, tardy, or an appointment please call Mrs. Russell at (913) 563-5333 or email trussell@gsshawnee.org.
- Anytime a student comes to school later than 8:05, a parent must accompany them into the nurse’s office to be signed in.
Please return the following forms by Monday:
- Child Photography Release Form
- Permission Form for Walkers
- Parent/Student Handbook and Acceptable Use Policy for Computer/Internet
- Medication Request Form and Permission/Yearly Student Health Update
- Health Assessment/Immunization Records (Kindergarten and New Students)
- Emergency Information Form
- RAM Time Before/Afterschool Care Enrollment Form
- Allergy Forms: Food Allergy Assessment and Food Allergy Action Plan
The Good Shepherd PTO’s Lunch Duty committee organizes volunteers to help with serving school lunches. Three volunteers are needed on a daily basis in the lunchroom to help things run smoothly.
We ask that one member from each family volunteer in the lunchroom at least 3 times throughout the school year. Grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc... are great resources to use to fulfill your lunchroom duty.
It is our goal to get 100% participation from each family as it takes everyone to make this work.
This is a GREAT opportunity for you to observe your son/or daughter in the school setting. The kids love to have parents join them for lunch and we really appreciate the help we get from parents.
- The time commitment is from 10:45 AM to 1:15PM on the day you have signed up.
- Please sign-in with the school office before going to the lunchroom.
- On the day you volunteer, please ensure your hair is pulled back and you are wearing close toed shoes.
Fall seasonal allergies are here and will be around until the first frost. Symptoms of seasonal allergies can include:
- Stuffy nose, runny nose, or sneezing
- Headache
- Itchy or red eyes
- Sore throat, or itchy throat or ears
- Waking up at night or having trouble sleeping, which can lead to feeling tired or having trouble concentrating during the day.
If you know your child has seasonal allergies, please ensure that they are taking their medication as prescribed by the student’s doctor. If your child is having any of the above symptoms, please consider seasonal allergies. You may want to ask your child’s pediatrician if an antihistamine would be beneficial for them.
Spirit Wear orders will be collected until Friday, August 30th. Orders can be turned into the school office. Order forms and logo designs can be found on the attached link.
Spirit Wear Order Form - Click Here
All checks should be made out to Good Shepherd with a note in the memo section marked “spirit wear” and attached to the order form. Orders must be pre-paid. Order deadline is August 30th.
Band and choir is back for the school year! If your student is a 5th-8th grader, they can join band and/or choir. Mrs. Ord is excited to work with your student and make them the best musician they can be. Below are documents with information and registration forms. Band and choir rehearsals will start the week of September 9. Please email Mrs. Ord at sord@gsshawnee.org if you have any questions!
Registration for CYO Cross Country is open. Please sign up for another fun cross country season. If you have any questions about cross country, practice, or the meet schedule, please contact Gabriel Wacker, gwacker@yahoo.com.
Good Shepherd School
Email: troblez@gsshawnee.org
Website: https://school.gsshawnee.org/
Location: 12800 West 75th Street, Shawnee, KS, USA
Phone: 913-631-0400