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October 2018
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Book Club Bake Sale
Dooley Hall - Lower Commons - -Gonzaga clubs and teams hold bake sales in order to raise money for their groups. Bake sale are usually up and running by 7:30 am and continue until the end of 6th period lunch. If you are contributing to a bake sale you do not need to send in homemade items, you can purchase your baked goods at any store.If you have any questions about the Book Club bake sale please contact Pam Valeiras. -
McKenna's Wagon
Dooley Hall - Campus Ministry OfficeMcKenna's Wagon is a mobile soup kitchen that departs daily from Martha's Table, near U Street, and serves the homeless. A Gonzaga group goes out every Wednesday evening as part of this program. Each week, we take 3 sophomores. Click here to sign up online through the Mobileserve App (this is the only way to sign up). -
Conversations that Count for Freshman Families
Carmody Center - Gym - -Freshman Families:
You are invited to attend “Conversations that Count.” This is an opportunity to learn, discuss, and work to prevent teen substance use as well as to network with other freshman parents. We highly encourage at least one parent to attend with their freshman son for this important discussion and presentation. Should you want to attend, please sign up here. -
Gonzaga Blood Drive
Collins CourtyardChildren's National Medical Center Bloodmobile Van will be on site for eligible junior, seniors and faculty.Please remember, ALL donors:1. Should eat breakfast/lunch prior to blood donation and present photo ID (driver’s license, passport, college/school ID with a picture) at time of donation.2. Should drink at least 16 ounces of water prior to coming to donate.3. Must be free of cold and cold-like symptoms for at the least (3) days prior to donation.Please register! You can contact the blood donor center at 202/476-5437 to make an appt. or click here to schedule your appointment online.
*Students must be 17 years old with parental permission. -
GMC Faculty Treats
Dooley Hall - Lower Commons - -GMC volunteers prepare a home-cooked breakfast for the Faculty and Staff to thank them for all they do, on the first Friday of each month. Stay tuned for more volunteer information and to sign up to cook/bake items for the kick-off breakfast. -
SAT at Gonzaga
Ruesch Cantwell ClassroomsStudents who have signed up to take the SAT at Gonzaga should bring their picture ID and admittance tickets. They cannot take the test without these items.
Students should also bring the following (none of these will be provided by the school):
-calculator
-number two pencils
-water and snacks for during breaksStudents will be admitted beginning at 7:45AM and will not be admitted after 8:10AM.
Parking is available in the school's underground parking garage. Click here for directions. -
Headmaster's Advisory Committee
Dooley Hall - Headmaster's Office - - -
Keeping our Children Safe: Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Sheehy TheaterUnderstanding the issues concerning suicide and mental health is an important way to take part in suicide prevention, help others in crisis, and change the conversation around suicide.
Lifeline Staff will discuss awareness and prevention of teen suicide begining at 6:30pm in Sheehy Theater. This event is open to all Gonzaga parents. -
GMC Meeting
Dooley Hall - Lower Commons - -The Gonzaga Mothers Club is open to mothers and guardians of Gonzaga students, and those friends and benefactors of the school who wish to participate in or contribute to the Mothers Club activities.BACK
The GMC meets on the second Wednesday of the month in the Lower Commons. All are welcome! The social begins at 6:30 pm, and the meeting begins at 7:00 pm. Donations for the McKenna Center or Washington School for Girls are always welcome. -
Sophomore Retreat begins
Our Lady's Chapel -
Junior and Senior Financial Aid Night
Dooley Hall - Lower Commons - -On Thursday, October 11, the College Counseling staff will direct a College Financial Aid night for senior and junior parents. This event will begin at 7:00 p.m. in the Lower Commons. The program will offer discussion and detailed information about FAFSA application and other finanical aid procedures. -
Ignatian Reflection & Prayer Group
The Ignatian Reflection and Prayer Group consists of Gonzaga moms and female guardians who gather monthly to explore the Ignatian spirituality at the heart of their sons’ education, and reflect on how to put it into practice in their own lives.They seek to deepen their faith by reading and discussing relevant essays and books, participating in Masses and retreats, and participating in guided reflections combined with a variety of Ignatian forms of prayer.All are welcome to join the casual and welcoming group! For more information, contact GMC lead organizers Kelly Bingel or Julie Luetjen at ignatianprayer@gonzagamothers.org -
Eagles' Wings Oktoberfest and Welcome Class of 2018 Parents
Dooley Hall - Arrupe Commons - -Eagles' Wings would like to welcome the newest alumni parents to their group - the parents of the Class of 2018! All past parents are welcome to enjoy this evening of friends, food and festivities, including those who currently have another son enrolled at Gonzaga. Brats, beer, wine, and side dishes will be served. -
G Fest
Old Angler's Inn, 10801 MacArthur Blvd, Potomac, MDEnjoy cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, silent auction and music in the Garden at Old Angler's Inn in Potomac. Tickets are $75. Hosted in memory of Geordan Harris ’03, this event for young alumni supports the Geordan Harris Scholarship Fund at Gonzaga. Click here for more information.Read More -
Academic Council Meeting
Forte Hall - Board Room - - -
Rugby Tour Meeting
Sheehy TheaterThere will be an information session on Tuesday, October 16th at 6:30pm in the Sheehy Theater. This meeting is for parents of sophomores, juniors and seniors who are interested in learning about the Rugby Spring tour to Europe in March. Rugby coaches and the team's booster board will provide more details. -
Campus Ministry Bake Sale
Dooley Hall - Lower Commons - -Gonzaga clubs and teams hold bake sales in order to raise money for their groups. Bake sale are usually up and running by 7:30 am and continue until the end of 6th period lunch. If you are contributing to a bake sale you do not need to send in homemade items, you can purchase your baked goods at any store.If you have any questions about the Campus Ministry bake sale please contact Stephen Szolosi. -
Diversity Committee Meeting
Forte Hall - Board Room - - -
McKenna's Wagon
Dooley Hall - Campus Ministry OfficeMcKenna's Wagon is a mobile soup kitchen that departs daily from Martha's Table, near U Street, and serves the homeless. A Gonzaga group goes out every Wednesday evening as part of this program. Each week, we take 3 sophomores. Click here to sign up online through the Mobileserve App (this is the only way to sign up). -
Joint GMC & GFC Meeting
Dooley Hall - Lower Commons - -Please join the Gonzaga Mothers Club and Gonzaga Fathers Club for this wonderful program as they come together as a community in the service of helping our boys to become men for others.This Joint GMC-GFC meeting, traditionally near the mid-way point of the fall semester, gives parents and guardians a chance to huddle together to compare notes, share stories and advice, and get a pep talk from school leadership to carry them through to victory!! (aka winter break!)This year they will have Gonzaga President, Father Planning, Athletic Director, Joe Reyda, and Varsity Football Coach Randy Trivers as their guest speakers.Meeting attendance is FREE, and there will be a delicious dinner served. Please click here to RSVP using this sign up genius to ensure adequate food is provided.Questions: Please contact Vice Presidents for Meetings, Frank Donnelly or Charles Huisentruit -
School Mass
St. Aloysius Church -
Band Tech rehearsal
Ruesch Hall - Flannery Music Center - - -
DC Classic Meeting
Dooley Hall - Jesuit Dining Room - -The DC Classic is one of the mid-Atlantic's premier high school basketball tournaments, bringing together top-ranked programs from around the country for great basketball supporting great works. All games this year will be played in Gonzaga's Carmody Center on December 7th, 8th, and 9th. Click here for more info. -
Swim & Dive Season Kickoff Dinner/Meeting
Dooley Hall - Lower Commons - -Parents and swimmers, new and returning, can come hear about the Swim and Dive program from Coach Patrick Maloney and the team captains. There will be information on the upcoming season and details on how to register for the team.
Dinner will be provided. -
McKenna Center Bake Sale
Dooley Hall - Lower Commons - -Gonzaga clubs and teams hold bake sales in order to raise money for their groups. Bake sale are usually up and running by 7:30 am and continue until the end of 6th period lunch. If you are contributing to a bake sale you do not need to send in homemade items, you can purchase your baked goods at any store.If you have any questions about the McKenna Center bake sale please contact Patty Tobin. -
McKenna's Wagon
Dooley Hall - Campus Ministry OfficeMcKenna's Wagon is a mobile soup kitchen that departs daily from Martha's Table, near U Street, and serves the homeless. A Gonzaga group goes out every Wednesday evening as part of this program. Each week, we take 3 sophomores. Click here to sign up online through the Mobileserve App (this is the only way to sign up). -
Gonzaga Business Network Fall Meeting
Dooley Hall - Lower Commons - -6pm--Networking and Dinner
7pm--Program begins
Keynote Speaker--Stephen Kilcullen '89
What Makes a Successful Career?
FREE Admission
RSVP to Michael Crilley -
Kairos CXLVIII returns
St. Aloysius Lower Church -
Freshman Dance
Carmody Center - Gym - -Freshman girls are cordially invited to attend Gonzaga's Freshman Homecoming Dance. Please bring your student ID with you the night of the dance.Doors to the Carmody Center will open for the dance at 7:30pm. Students should be at Gonzaga by 8:00pm, at the latest, to be admitted. All students will be required to stay until the end of the dance at 10:30pm when pick up will take place from Eye Street and the Eye Street Circle.
Attire: Semi-formal
If you have any questions please feel free to call Student Services 202.336.7141. -
St. Aloysius Dinner
Georgetown University Leavey CenterThe St. Aloysius Dinner is the annual gathering where we honor stalwart friends of Gonzaga and thank members of the St. Aloysius Society, which includes donors who have made a gift to Gonzaga of $1,821 or greater. To become a member of the society and be included in the dinner, click here to make your gift today.
This year's honorees are particularly deserving of such recognition for exemplary service, commitment, and overall dedication to the school and greater community. Save the date and join us as we honor The Hon. James A. Belson '49, Carol H. Corgan, Walter B. Hill, Jr. '83, and
Rev. Joseph E. Lingan, SJ '75. -
Freshman Retreat Training
Dooley Hall - Arrupe Commons - - -
NHS Canned Food Drive begins
The National Honor Society Canned Food Drive will run from Monday Oct 29th to Friday Nov 2nd and will again be run through the various homerooms. The overall goal for the drive is 15,000 cans and 85% student participation. If we achieve this goal then the entire school will receive a dress down day.In addition to the school wide goal, the drive is also a competition between homerooms. In order to prioritize what the McKenna center needs the most the following point system is used:
- 3 points: Soup, preferably Campbells chunky, Progresso, and condensed soups (cream of mushroom or tomato)
- 2 points: Baked Beans (12-18oz) AND Jelly (grape or strawberry in plastic jars around 16oz)
- 1 point for all other items.
- NOTE - Ramen packets will be half a point. Each 12 pack of ramen=6 points, each 24 pack=12 points, individual=½ point
- Lower priority items are canned veggies, canned fruits, and peanut butter. These items can be easily acquired through the food bank. They will gladly take anything but please prioritize the point items listed above.ALL ITEMS BROUGHT IN BY WEDNESDAY MORNING WILL COUNT FOR DOUBLE POINTS!!!!!If these incentives are not enough, we will also be competing against St. John's again this year as they run their drive during the same week. The school that earns a higher percentage of their respective goals will be the winner. So as always, lets work to BEAT ST. JOHNS. -
Hockey Tryouts begin
Ft. Dupont Ice Arena -
NHS Canned Food Drive
The National Honor Society Canned Food Drive will run from Monday Oct 29th to Friday Nov 2nd and will again be run through the various homerooms. The overall goal for the drive is 15,000 cans and 85% student participation. If we achieve this goal then the entire school will receive a dress down day.In addition to the school wide goal, the drive is also a competition between homerooms. In order to prioritize what the McKenna center needs the most the following point system is used:
- 3 points: Soup, preferably Campbells chunky, Progresso, and condensed soups (cream of mushroom or tomato)
- 2 points: Baked Beans (12-18oz) AND Jelly (grape or strawberry in plastic jars around 16oz)
- 1 point for all other items.
- NOTE - Ramen packets will be half a point. Each 12 pack of ramen=6 points, each 24 pack=12 points, individual=½ point
- Lower priority items are canned veggies, canned fruits, and peanut butter. These items can be easily acquired through the food bank. They will gladly take anything but please prioritize the point items listed above.ALL ITEMS BROUGHT IN BY WEDNESDAY MORNING WILL COUNT FOR DOUBLE POINTS!!!!!If these incentives are not enough, we will also be competing against St. John's again this year as they run their drive during the same week. The school that earns a higher percentage of their respective goals will be the winner. So as always, lets work to BEAT ST. JOHNS. -
Hockey Tryouts
Ft. Dupont Ice Arena -
NHS Canned Food Drive
The National Honor Society Canned Food Drive will run from Monday Oct 29th to Friday Nov 2nd and will again be run through the various homerooms. The overall goal for the drive is 15,000 cans and 85% student participation. If we achieve this goal then the entire school will receive a dress down day.In addition to the school wide goal, the drive is also a competition between homerooms. In order to prioritize what the McKenna center needs the most the following point system is used:
- 3 points: Soup, preferably Campbells chunky, Progresso, and condensed soups (cream of mushroom or tomato)
- 2 points: Baked Beans (12-18oz) AND Jelly (grape or strawberry in plastic jars around 16oz)
- 1 point for all other items.
- NOTE - Ramen packets will be half a point. Each 12 pack of ramen=6 points, each 24 pack=12 points, individual=½ point
- Lower priority items are canned veggies, canned fruits, and peanut butter. These items can be easily acquired through the food bank. They will gladly take anything but please prioritize the point items listed above.ALL ITEMS BROUGHT IN BY WEDNESDAY MORNING WILL COUNT FOR DOUBLE POINTS!!!!!If these incentives are not enough, we will also be competing against St. John's again this year as they run their drive during the same week. The school that earns a higher percentage of their respective goals will be the winner. So as always, lets work to BEAT ST. JOHNS. -
Hockey Tryouts
Ft. Dupont Ice Arena -
Halloween at Gonzaga
CafeteriaCelebrate Halloween at Gonzaga!! COME IN COSTUME!Doughnuts, parade, costume contests and more!!!Costume judging will take place during 4th, 5th and 6th period lunches. Prizes will be awarded for each lunch period.
- Students in costumes must register in the Cafeteria before school to receive an approval pass and sign up for a lunch costume contest.
- Students may not miss class to join lunch festivities.
- All costumes should be in good taste.
- Students not in costume must be dressed in regular dress code attire. -
McKenna's Wagon
Dooley Hall - Campus Ministry OfficeMcKenna's Wagon is a mobile soup kitchen that departs daily from Martha's Table, near U Street, and serves the homeless. A Gonzaga group goes out every Wednesday evening as part of this program. Each week, we take 3 sophomores. Click here to sign up online through the Mobileserve App (this is the only way to sign up).
Celebrating 200 Years of Jesuit Education in the Nation's Capital
