Dear Gesu Families, 

Welcome to May! And with May comes many end of the year events which elicit mixed emotions.

We will mission our 100th graduating class off to high school. They are prepared well for this next educational experience, and we look forward to hearing of their future accomplishments.

Additionally, this time of year, we mission faculty and staff who are on their way to their own new experiences.  Whether moving closer to family, staying home to raise a family, or tackling new professional roles we will keep them in prayer. 

Lindsay Osterholt

Carrie Rodusky

Madison Olsen

Kayla Barefield

Remaining in prayer is Mrs. Buck.  She is continuing to navigate health concerns, and she knows she has the strong support of Gesu by her side.  

 

While counting down to the end of this year, we are thinking of the next school year to come. We will be welcoming a class of 75 kindergarten students, offer a full-day pre K class, and tackle exciting renovations. In keeping with the mission to provide an academically excellent education we will welcome several new faculty who have veteran experience.  The success of our capital campaign will allow for an increased faculty endowment providing further professional support. All of this coupled with the backing of our strong Gesu community bring excitement for the school year to come. 

Thank you for your continued partnership as we strive to provide the best faith filled and academically rich environment for our students!

AMDG,

Mrs Regan Kazel

Principal 

Quarter 4 Midterm
Today marks the halfway point for Quarter 4. Gesu does not send paper copies of Interim (Midterm) Reports home. K-3 grades are standards-based and are currently not stored in Digital Academy. Families of students in grades 4-8 please login to Digital Academy to check your child’s grades.  If you have any questions or problems using the system, please contact Michael Martinek, Director of School Operations via email mmartinek@gesu.com or at (216) 932-0620 ex 400.  Questions about student progress, specific grades or assignments should be directed to your child’s teacher. Thank you for your continued support of Gesu Catholic School!

News from Gesu Library
-Check-outs from the Gesu Library for the 25-26 school year will end on May 15.  All books are due back to the library no later than May 18. Please reach out to aaquila@gesu.com 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

Altar Server Sign Up
Attention all students who are interested in becoming an altar server, please fill out the following form. A training will be taking place at a date to be determined. Please email Mr. Berlin (jberlin@gesu.com) with any questions. 

Hike for Hunger 2026

Gesu’s 42nd Annual Hike for Hunger will take place on May 15. The Kick Off Assembly will begin at 1:00 PM in the Family Center. The students will then go for their Walk/Hike. Thank you to the PTO and Parent Volunteers who are helping on this day!


Gesu helps bridge the meal gap for many people. Stats show that 1 out of 6 people in NE Ohio do not know where their next meal is coming from. Did you know that Cleveland’s child poverty rate has been consistently among the highest of large U.S. cities.
Please help fight hunger and food insecurity by using the following link: https://gesu.com/hike.
Or visit the Gesu School website to click on the DONATION BUTTON.
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING THIS PARISH AND SCHOOL WIDE SERVICE PROJECT!

 

Parent Volunteers Needed!
The following homerooms need parent volunteers for Hike for Hunger. Please sign up via the link if you're available to walk with students from 1:00 PM-2:30 PM on Friday, May 15. Thank you! 
 

Tech Camp

Tech Camp
July 27-July 31 from 8:45 AM-12:00 PM
Students entering grades 4-8
Click HERE to register!
Email sclary@gesu.com with any questions.

Spotlight Discover Camp
GESU’S CREATIVE HANDS-ON SCIENCE CAMP for students entering grades 1-5
June 8-June 12, 2026
8:30 AM-12:45 PM
(Child care before camp begins at 8:00 and is free.) There is a 65 camper limit.  Click HERE to register.

Any questions? email Mrs. Minnillo at sminnillo@gesu.com

Ice Cream Social/Book Swap
Tonight from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM!

The Gesu Century Book is now 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). All proceeds from the sale of these books will support the Gesu Century Capital Campaign. An order form will also be sent home with students in their Wednesday folders. Be sure to pick up your copy and celebrate this milestone year! 
 
Gesu Women’s Guild Spring Benefit
Last chance to pre purchase your raffle tickets if you’re attending the Women’s Guild Spring Benefit this Thursday on May 7. Click here to purchase raffle tickets and we’ll have filled out and ready for you at check-in.  5 for $20 advanced purchase or 4 for $20 night of event.  We have an over 50 great baskets including a variety of camps, fitness, restaurants, clothing, crafts, self-care, bakeries, gift cards and more!  

Gilmour Academy
Attention parents of 7th graders! Gilmour is hosting an informational event tonight in preparation for the high school admissions process this coming fall.  Click HERE for more information.

Gesu Catholic School

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


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