The winner of this auction item is able to pick the lunch menu options one time per month throughout the 2024-2025 school year. Congratulations to the Pottorf family who were the winners. This months special lunch is on September 17th and will be French Toast Sticks! Thank you Jackson and Hudson for picking a great lunch for the students to enjoy!
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!
Who: 6th, 7th and 8th grade Good Shepherd students and church community.
What: Participate in service activities that benefit various organizations including; Good Shepherd Parish, Harvesters Food Pantry, Johnson County Christmas Bureau, Metro Lutheran Ministries, Catholic Charities, and much more!
When: The club will meet monthly for a service activity. Days and times will vary depending on the activity. Students may attend one or more, or all activities. Certain activities limit the number of volunteers.
Why: To help the students live their Catholic faith by providing them with opportunities to serve others in our community through a variety of service projects.
Cost: Some projects may require a small fee or item donated based on materials.
Questions? Please contact Mrs. Hance at rhance@gsshawnee.org
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.
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.
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