Dear Gesu Families,

Shhh, don’t tell the kids, but it is mid-July! While we know there are several already excited to start the new school year, there are many who still want to catch fireflies at night and sleep in the morning…as do we! 

As we are preparing for the start of the new school year, we are excited to welcome the following members to the Gesu faculty and staff.

First Grade Aide: Mrs. Merchant

Fourth Grade Math Teacher: Ms. O’Sullivan

Sixth Grade ELA Teacher: Ms. Rossen

Fifth/Sixth Grade Math Teacher: Mrs. Meglen

Technology Director: Mr. Deakins 

While we continue to enjoy these last few weeks of summer, please take a moment to read a few more updates and reminders listed below! 

AMDG, 

Mrs. Regan Kazel

Tuition

Families should have received a letter for each child enrolled for the 26-27 school year, estimating tuition responsibility. In August, via Digital Academy, families will see all posted applicable scholarships (state, diocese, parish) to their account.  Tuition payment plans will then be available to set up.  The plan allows a family to pay in full by September 30 or set up 8 monthly payments (September - April) on the 5th or the 25th of the month. 

Please contact Mrs. Kazel (rkazel@gesu.com) with any questions.

 

State Scholarships

Please remember to be timely when turning in any necessary state scholarship paperwork, as we continue to work to process these in a timely manner.

Please contact edchoice@gesu.com with any questions.  

 

AVI Lunch Program

The cost of a full student meal will be $7.25.  A full meal includes an entree, side, fruit, and milk or water.  Meals must be purchased as a whole and not broken up by entree, side, etc.  A la carte items such as milk, water, chips, yogurt, and ice cream will be available for purchase. We appreciate your understanding as we have worked to balance the price of a student meal with rising food costs and employee pay. 

 

Beginning of the Year Forms & Technology Fee

The beginning of the year forms will be open in Digital Academy on August 3, 2026, and will be due by August 24, 2026. The K-8 Technology Fee of $225 is due when you complete these forms.

 

Uniform Reminders

  • Shoes: Athletic shoes in the colors of white, black, navy blue or any combination of the three are the only shoe colors allowed and may be worn all year.  

  • PE Shorts/Pants: Shorts and pants may only be purchased from Schoolbelles (Athletic Wear) or from the Gesu Used Uniform Sale.  All other shorts/pants, even those purchased through the Spirit Shop FUZION, are not approved.  

  • Now is a great time to try on old uniforms to see if they still fit! 

  • Uniform Link 

 

Class Lists

We expect class lists to be available in Digital Academy to families in mid-August, prior to Orientation Day.  Gesu Catholic School is truly blessed with a dedicated and caring faculty.  Because of the many factors involved in creating class lists, we are not able to accept teacher or classroom requests.  Thank you for trusting the process as we work to create well-balanced classrooms that support all our students. 

 

Construction

Interior renovations include:

  • Four bathrooms are being remodeled 

  • The school boiler is being replaced 

  • A wall is being built in room K010 to make room for a full-day Pre K classroom

  • A variety of classroom and office moves are taking place  

Exterior renovations include:

  • Replacing a variety of roofing on the school

  • A heavy-duty makeover to the frontage of the school property 

We are so very grateful to the many wonderful donors to our Capital Campaign, as well as the continual donations made to our endowment.  Thank you to the entire Gesu community for their generosity.

 

Century Celebrations

Be on the lookout for information on the following events as we continue to celebrate our 100th anniversary! 

Guardians Game - August 2

Purchase your tickets at tinyurl.com/GESU26

Deadline for purchasing tickets is July 25

Alumni Weekend - October 3

Order tickets HERE

Century Closing Mass - December 6

 

Please be on the lookout for continued communication from the school as we head into August!

Classroom Supply Kits LAST CHANCE TO ORDER!

The deadline to order ship to school classroom supply kits is TODAY!  This year, Gesu is partnering with a new company called Impacks to provide our school with back to school classroom supply kits.  You can order a school supply kit for a limited time with the majority of supplies your student will need for the upcoming school year.  Unlike in years past, these kits are customizable allowing items to be deleted or added to each child's kit.

  1. Go here before July 15 and select your child’s upcoming grade: Here's a link to the school landing page.

  2. Each kit includes everything required, with the exception of a few things. Please be sure to read any parent notes or items requested but not included in the kit at the bottom of the list. Prices are comparable to Target, and cheaper than Amazon.

  3. Check out using a credit/debit card.

  4. Consider adding a donation at checkout. Impacks will match the first $5, and all funds will go to supporting Gesu!

  5. The supplies will be shipped directly to Gesu Catholic School and delivered to your child's homeroom in time for Student Orientation on Tuesday, August 25.  

 As a reminder, PTO will be purchasing items such as tissues, paper towels, hand sanitizer and other commonly used supplies that were previously included on parent-provided classroom supply lists. Thank you, PTO for providing these supplies! Let us know if you have any questions!

 

Gesu On The Rise Letters, Grades 1-8 

This communication outlines important updates for your child’s next grade level, including changes from their current grade. Please pay close attention to the newly updated attendance policy for next school year. Click on the letters linked below for your child’s rising grade level. These letters will also be included in your child’s grade-level newsletter.

Students Entering Grade 1

Students Entering Grade 2

Students Entering Grade 3

Students Entering Grade 4

Students Entering Grade 5

Students Entering Grade 6

Students Entering Grade 7

Students Entering Grade 8

 

School Bus Transportation for School Year 2026-2027

Mayfield School District
If you reside in Mayfield and would like your child(ren) to ride the bus for 2026-2027 school year, please click HERE.

For all other school districts, please contact your district of residence via website or by phone to find out how to register your child/ren for bus transportation for next school year.

 

Lunch/Recess Volunteers Needed!

Are you looking for ways to become more involved in volunteering at Gesu?  The lunch and recess periods rely on parent volunteers to run smoothly.  It is a great way to see your child/ren interacting socially while in turn, the children love seeing their family during the school day.  Ideally having a consistent volunteer schedule works best for our students.  Please complete the form below to be apart of this great volunteer opportunity for the 2026-2027 school year.  

https://forms.gle/WkzmSk9HGERS2oUJ6

Tech Camp-Spots Still Available!
July 27-July 31 from 8:45 AM-12:00 PM
Students entering grades 4-8
Registration is closing soon-don't miss out!
Click HERE to register!
Email sclary@gesu.com with any questions.

Used Uniform Sale
Save-the-Date for the Used Uniform Sale
Date: Saturday, August 22
Time: 2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Location: Gesu cafeteria
Uniform donations are greatly appreciated and can be dropped off at the school office or the drawer in the church lobby.

Celebrating 100 Years of Gesu at Progressive Field
Join fellow Gesu parishioners, school families, alumni, and friends as we celebrate Gesu's Centennial Year at Progressive Field on Sunday, August 2. The Cleveland Guardians will be taking on the Arizona Diamondbacks with the first pitch at 1:40 pm. Stick around after the game when children are invited to run the bases as part of the Guardians' Kids Fun Day. 
 
Tickets can be purchased online at tinyurl.com/GESU26. We hope you'll join us as we celebrate 100 years of Gesu!
 
 
The Gesu Century Book is available!
Our commemorative 100th anniversary book, Celebrating a Century - Church of the Gesu's 100th Anniversary, is now available for purchase. This beautiful keepsake is filled with photos, history, and moments that capture the life and spirit of Gesu over the past 100 years.
 
Books are $50 and may be purchased in the Parish Office with cash or check (made payable to Gesu, with "Century Book" in the memo line). An order form was sent home with students in their Wednesday folders. For those who do not live in the area, online ordering is available at gesu.com/century-book. Books ordered online will include a $10 shipping fee. All proceeds from the sale of these books will support the Gesu Century Capital Campaign. Be sure to pick up your copy and celebrate this milestone year! 

Gesu Catholic School

2450 Miramar Boulevard 
University Heights, OH 44118 
Phone: 216.932.0620
Communications@gesu.com


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