2026 Lenten Soup Lunch – Thursday, March 26
The Gesu Student Council will host our annual Lenten Soup Lunch on March 26. Students will be served chicken noodle soup, a roll, and water as a simple meal of sacrifice to support a charitable cause. No other lunch items will be available.

Students may dress down for an additional $1 donation.

Please sign up and submit payment at:  gesu.com/soup

Thank you for supporting this Lenten tradition.

Gesu School Annual Giving

We invite you to support our Annual Giving Fund, which bridges the approximately $1,700 gap between tuition and the actual cost of educating each student. This fund ensures our students and teachers have the resources to thrive, carrying our mission into the next 100 years.

A Special Focus on Safety and Security

A key priority this year is supporting new security initiatives. In addition to offsetting general operational expenses, your donation will fund enhancements such as:

• The cost of a full-time security officer and eventually a School Resource Officer.

• The Centegix Emergency Button Alert System.

• Armor Safety Films installed on all first-floor windows.

These initiatives are essential steps in maintaining a secure, modern learning environment. Nothing is more important than making Gesu a safe place to learn, work, and pray.

Click here to make a one-time or recurring gift. You may also send a check to the parish office. Thank you for your generosity!

Gesu Century Gala

Thank you to everyone who purchased tickets and sponsorships for our upcoming Gesu Century Gala in April. We are grateful for the overwhelmingly positive response! Ticket sales are now closed because we are currently over capacity and do not anticipate that additional seating will become available. 

If you have already purchased tickets and have assembled a table of friends who want to sit together, please email msvatora@churchofthegesu.org with that information no later than March 20. Please include if anyone in your group prefers a gluten free/vegan meal.

Thank you once again for your interest in attending our Gesu Century Gala. We deeply appreciate the incredible support and excitement surrounding this important milestone!

Angel Scholarship Fund
Turn your tax dollars into scholarships for Gesu School and help make Catholic education affordable and accessible for all! Click HERE for more information.

Weekly Wednesday Email Communication
Our weekly school emails have a new look!  We are using an updated format to help make our school news emails more user friendly.  Please email communications@gesu.com if you are experiencing any difficulties using our new format. 

News From the Nurse

As Spring approaches, allergies, asthma, pink eye (conjunctivitis) and other viruses (common colds, hand-foot-mouth, etc) start to increase. If your child has seasonal allergies and taking medication, please encourage them to drink more water during the school day. If your child has asthma, the school can keep a rescue inhaler in the clinic or the student is allowed to self-carry a rescue inhaler; but the school must have a current asthma plan on file that is signed by their medical provider (ORC 3313.716). During the Spring, schools will also see an increase in “pink eye” (conjunctivitis). There are 4 types of conjunctivitis (allergic, contact exposure, viral and bacterial) but only viral and bacterial are contagious. Sometimes it is difficult to sort out the non-contagious from the contagious as the school nurse is not allowed to diagnose. The school policy requires children with symptoms consistent with contagious “pink eye” to have a medical evaluation and provide the school with written documentation for clearance before returning to school. If contagious, your child must complete a minimum of a full 24 hours of antibiotic medication before returning to school. The school will send out a grade level notice if there are 2 confirmed contagious cases within 7 days (confirmed means that signed medical documentation was provided to the school). The best defense is a good offense!  Have your child: wash their hands frequently especially if using a tissue or touching their nose; avoid touching/rubbing their eyes as this can transfer bacteria to the eye; take baths/showers or changing clothes after playing outside to remove any pollen; do not share items including towels, washcloths, blankets, or pillow cases from others. Please contact Dawn Delmoro, RN (x119) if you need asthma forms or have other concerns.

2026-2027 Tuition Letter
Click HERE for a copy of the 2026-2027 tuition letter and the information regarding tuition assistance that was shared in previous communications.  An information page has been created to help guide families through the Cleveland Scholarship and EdChoice process. Information regarding the application process and eligibility can be found here: gesu.com/state-scholarship-parent-information/

Gesu Drama Club
The Gesu Drama Club featuring over 100 students in grades 5-8 will present Newsies Jr. This traditional musical with full staging and costumes will be performed March 20 (7pm), 21 (7pm), and 22 (2pm) at Kulas Auditorium, Ignatius Hall, John Carroll University. 

Tickets will be available online at Gesu.com/tickets and at the doors. All seating is General Admission (doors to the theatre will open a half hour before the show.) A ticket is required for all performances, can only be used for one show, and will be scanned at the door. Tickets are $12 Adult | $10 Senior (65+) | $8 Student (PreK-12) | Under 3 Free

With questions please contact Michael Martinek at MMartinek@gesu.com.

Gesu.com/tickets 

Spotlight Discovery Camp Save the Date
This is a hands-on science camp for students entering grades 1-5.
Dates: June 8-12, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM-12:45 PM
Sign-up coming soon!
Email Mrs. Minnillo, sminnillo@gesu.com, with any questions.