Dear Gesu Families,
As we settle into the new school year, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation for your support, patience, and partnership during these first few weeks. We know the beginning of the school year can be busy for everyone, and we are deeply grateful for the role you play in helping us establish clear expectations and a strong foundation for success.
We are also excited to see our new student bathrooms completed and in use. They have been a wonderful addition to our building! Our front entrance construction is progressing, and we look forward to its completion soon. Thank you for your continued patience as we finish this exciting project.
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Morning Drop Off
Please use the Church parking lot to park if you are walking your child/ren into school in the morning. Street parking walk your child in is prohibited.
Lunch/Recess Volunteers
We still need lunch and recess volunteers! Reach out to Michele English at menglish@gesu.com to sign up for lunch times or Maggie Prater at maggie_prater@yahoo.com for recess times. All volunteers must be Virtus Trained.
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Gesu Family Directory
The family directory is built into Digital Academy and only includes families who opted to share their contact information. Here is how to access this online resource: From Computer/Desktop Site
1. Log into Digital Academy 2. Click the Directory/Person Finder Icon in the upper right (below your name/picture). 3. Search by name, or choose a grade level and homeroom to view parents and students. 4. Use the print icon to view the full directory as a PDF. From a Phone/Mobile Site 1. Log into Digital Academy
2. Tap the Directory/Person Finder Icon in the lower right. 3. Search or browse the directory. Questions? Contact communicatons@gesu.com
Adding Lunch Funds
Gesu uses a prepaid lunch program through Digital Academy. Please add funds to your child's account before purchases are made. Students with a negative balance will still receive a full lunch (account will go negative) but cannot purchase A'La Carte items. No cash is accepted. To Add Funds
1. Log into Digital Academy 2. From the Home Page, click the Finance Tab 3. Scroll down to the Cafeteria Account Balance section. 4. Click Add Funds. 5. Enter the amount you wish to add. 6. Press next and select ACH or Credit Card. 7. Click Process Payment. If you need a password reset or have questions, please email communicatons@gesu.com. |
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Sign Language Club
You will learn basic Sign Language using a combination of Signed Exact English (SEE) and American Sign language (ASL). The club will meet every Wednesday from 2:45 PM-3:30 PM in room 112 starting on Wednesday, September 16. Please contact Ms. Homa with any questions
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PTO Kindergarten Coffee
Friday, September 4 is Kindergarten Coffee, a chance for all parents of Kindergarten students to gather. This will be held outside the Church near the Ignatius Statue. Rain location will be in McAuley Hall.
PTO Needs YOU!
Gesu PTO invites all parents to sign up for a variety of volunteer opportunities! We are currently seeking Room Parents, and helpers for Fathers Walk, Hike for Hunger, and Field Day. This year, all grade levels are on one signup form. Many thanks for giving your time to enrich our school community!
PTO Read-A-Thon Starts Next Week!
Friday, September 4 is the kick off to our big PTO school fundraiser! In an effort to encourage and excite our students to dive into reading, PTO is hosting a Used Book Swap Event on Tuesday, September 15 beginning after school in the Cafeteria. This event is free and open to all students. If you have any books you would like to donate for this event, please drop them off to the main office. See the flyer below. Happy reading!
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Century Celebrations
Be on the lookout for information on the following events as we continue to celebrate our 100th anniversary!
Alumni Weekend - October 3
Order tickets HERE
Century Closing Mass - December 6
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!
Faith formation
The Church of the Gesu will soon begin a new journey to welcome those who wish to learn more about the Catholic faith with a view towards joining the Church. This process is call the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (formerly RCIA). Please contact Marcia Leous at mleous@churchofthegesu.org or the Parish Office at (216)932-0617 for more information and/or to register.
Cheers to Community!
See the flyer below for information about an event to celebrate 100 years of faith, friendship and service.
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HSPT/ISEE Prep at Gesu
Last call to register your Junior High Student. Registration deadline is September 6, 2026. See the flyer below. |
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Gesu Catholic School
2450 Miramar Boulevard
University Heights, OH 44118
Phone: 216.932.0620
Communications@gesu.com
Copyright © 2025, GESU Catholic School, all rights reserved
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