Saint Gabriel School Weekly Newsletter for Parents
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WEEK 33- May 10
WEEK 33- May 10
Facilities update
Facilities update
The Facilities department serves the needs of 109 employees, 683 students and over 6,000 parishioners daily. This campus operates at least 15 hours a day, seven days a week. We are on call 24/7 to address emergency maintenance and repair issues. As always, we strive to make a cleaner, safer, more attractive campus, while being fiscally responsible with the resources we are provided. A four-person facilities team oversees the maintenance requests, improvement projects and facilities-related vendors for our campus.
This year brought more change and improvement for our facilities team.
Last June 2023, we implemented an online maintenance request process. We can track requests and completion dates. We received 505 requests this year, primarily from the school, and have completed 94% of those requests to date. Some requests are new, others require specialized parts or resources, or were determined to be unviable at this time.
Summers are busy for our Facilities department. Last Summer, May – August 2023, the Facilities team made significant campus improvements that improved the experience within our school:
a refresh of the STEM lab
new paint and epoxy flooring in eight classrooms
new door hardware for 17 classrooms for additional safety
installation of three new HVAC pumps
the installation of a new HVAC unit
the relocation and set up of permanent housing for Fr. Jithin
In September 2023, Director of Operations Amanda Wolz, hired Facilities Manager Ricky Murphy to oversee the maintenance and repair of our campus. The role had been open since March 2022 with Amanda and Maintenance Technician Freeman Parker overseeing the facilities workload. Ricky previously worked at St. Gabriel before assuming the role of a Facilities Manager at another parish. He returned to his home parish, and he takes great pride in completing work in a timely manner and improving the cleanliness of our campus. Ricky is a proven leader and problem solver. We are so happy to have him return to us.
In February 2024, the Facilities department sent out a janitorial survey to identify areas for improved cleanliness and sanitation within our school. Ricky is working to address that feedback.
In April 2024, we completed a refresh of our gymnasium, including the install of new bleacher seats, painting the bathrooms, new wall pads, and an electronic concession stand sign. Over 59,000 people walk into our gym annually as sports spectators and event visitors. We want our best foot forward.
This Summer 2024, we embark on a major renovation of the STEM lab, teacher lounge and Preschool Annex. Our teachers will have a new lounge, and our students will have a state-of-the-art STEM lab. Additionally, we are reconfiguring our Preschool Annex classrooms to allow for 20 more students off our 30 student waiting list.
We remain committed to providing excellent facility experience for our community!
Renovation Floor Plan
Renovation Floor Plan
8th Grade Clap Out
8th Grade Clap Out
Last day for 8th grade is Monday, May 13. The student body will celebrate our class of 2024 as they walk around the school one last time. Clap out will begin at 10:30 a.m. Graduates will walk with their parents/ guardians.
8th Grade Graduation
8th Grade Graduation
Eighth grade graduation activities will be May 14. Mass for parents/guardians and eighth graders will begin at 8:15 a.m. followed by awards and breakfast. The evening ceremony will be at 7 p.m. at Mercy Academy.
Class of 2025 Parent/ Student Meeting
Class of 2025 Parent/ Student Meeting
Class of 2025 meeting will be Thursday, May 16, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the church. All students and at least 1 parent/ guardian are requested to attend. Teachers and admin will share events (e.g. Confirmation, field trips), privileges, and responsibilities that the students can expect for 8th grade as the students become the leaders of the school.
Field Day
Field Day
Field Day will be Tuesday, May 21 and rain date is Wednesday, May 22. Parents/ guardians must sign up to volunteer in order to be on campus for activities. Please see sign up information below. More information will be available next week.
Field Day Volunteers Needed
Field Day Volunteers Needed
Field Day is May 21, and WE NEED YOU! To successfully have field day, it takes about 75 volunteers that are willing to spend the day with us and help run the games for the students. Please consider signing up today to spend the day having fun with student from pre-k thru 7th grade. We would like volunteers to be here at 7:30am and will be finished by 2:30pm. Please complete the Google Form by May 13 so we can make sure all volunteers are cleared to participate with students!
Every volunteer must be current on Honor Thy Child training and have a current background check. Once you complete the Google Form above, we will verify that all required trainings are current and let you know you are good to go. If you know you need to complete something, click https://www.stgabriel.net/background for a step-by-step process with clickable links. If you need to attend an Honor Thy Child class, there are TWO dates before Field Day: May 7 at St. James in E-Town and May 9 at St. Margaret Mary.
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
QUICK LINKS
QUICK LINKS
School Supply Lists
School Supply Lists
2024-25 School Supply lists are now available on our website.
We are also offering a school supply kit program again this year, so there’s no need to head to the store. Supply orders include the exact colors, quantities, and brands your teachers have approved for class. Get your Back to School shopping taken care of with one easy kit!
Order online at ShopTTkits.com
Enter our school’s account number 6270
Questions? Contact school@stgabriel.net
We value your feedback!
We value your feedback!
Parents/ Guardians, please take a few minutes to complete our Parent/ Guardian Satisfaction Survey about your experience with SGS this year. Please complete the survey by May 30.
Saint Gabriel Archery Camp
Saint Gabriel Archery Camp
St. Gabriel will be hosting eight 1 1/12 hour archery clinic sessions for any incoming 4th-8th grade students for the 2024-2025 school year. Please go to the Signup Genius and pick ONE clinic that will work for your archer.
Summer Camps
Summer Camps
Looking for youth activities and camps for your kiddos this summer? Here is a list to get you started. Feel free to email Becca Thornton, Communications Director at bthornton@stgabriel.net with additional camp suggestions that have worked for your family in the past. This Google Doc will be updated as needed so check back for more ideas!
Don't forget to register for Saint Gabriel's Summer Camp! Now enrolling! Email cholt@stgabriel.net to register.
FACTS Re-Enrollment
FACTS Re-Enrollment
Re-enrollment is NOW OPEN! On 3/20 an email was sent with Re-enrollment instructions. If you did not receive an email, please first check your junk email folder. If you still do not see it, please reach out to us at schoolregister@stgabriel.net for help. Please note: Tuition Agreement, Bus Registration, and ASE will be part of this process.
As stated above, this is a requirement to be fully registered for the 2024-2025 School Year. Your child’s spot will not be guaranteed until this Re-enrollment has been submitted. This must be completed prior to April 12, 2024 in order to avoid late fees. If not completed by that time, the following late fees will be assessed:
• Between April 13, 2024 and May 10, 2024, we will assess a $50 late fee.
• Between May 11, 2024 and July 31, 2024, we will assess a $100 late fee.
• After July 31, 2024, we will assess a $200 late fee and your child will not be placed into a Homeroom for the 2024-2025 School Year.
Click here for More Information
Bingo Volunteers
Bingo Volunteers
Bingo is one of our largest fundraisers. Funds are used to offer tuition assistance and capital projects. A schedule for this year has been created to assist with staffing volunteers. Please sign up using NEW LINK: Sign Up Genius
May 1, 2- OPEN
May 8, 9- Formation
May 15, 16- OPEN
Are you planning to volunteer or attend a school event this year?
Are you planning to volunteer or attend a school event this year?
Field Trip chaperones and special event volunteers need to have a background check on file and have attended the Safe Environment Training. For more information, visit https://www.stgabriel.net/background. Not sure if we have your information? Contact background@stgabriel.net. To view upcoming Honor Thy Child trainings, visit https://www.archlou.org/about-the-archdiocese/archdiocesan-policies-guidelines-and-handbooks/restoringtrust/safe/. Background checks and safe environment training refresher must be completed every five years.
Save the Dates
Save the Dates
May 13- 8th grade Clap Out
May 14- 8th Grade Graduation
May 21- Field Day
May 30- Class of 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Reunion
From the PTSO
From the PTSO
Did You Know?
Did You Know?
Teacher/ Staff Appreciation Week
Teacher/ Staff Appreciation Week
Thank you for all the goodies for teacher/ staff appreciation week!
From the Parish
From the Parish
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School
Save the Dates! June 9-13, 2024
Post of the Week
Post of the Week
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