Saint Gabriel School Weekly Newsletter for Parents
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WEEK 9- October 20
WEEK 9- October 20
Boo October
Boo October
Boo October is October 21 from 5:00-9:00 pm. There will be fun for the whole family with a Trunk or Treat, a Chili Supper by the Men’s Club, Inflatable Zone, Carnival Games, a Sweet Walk, Pumpkin Decorating, Haunted Halls, beer, wine, margaritas, and more! We need your help Sign up using the QR code to decorate a trunk and help hand out candy to children, to work a game, or to help with volunteering during the event. Thank you for your help in making this event a success.
Walk-a-thon Donations
Walk-a-thon Donations
Saint Gabriel will be hosting its annual PTSO Walk-A-Thon on Friday, October 27th. Funds raised help provide student scholarships, school enrichment, teacher request for their classrooms and teacher encouragement throughout the year. Family and individual donations will be accepted via our online platform, GiveSmart until October 25 to be eligible for prizes. Family goal is $150.
Walk-a-Thon and Parties Schedule and Guest Information
Walk-a-Thon and Parties Schedule and Guest Information
The walk will begin with a pep rally in the gym at 8:30 a.m. K-8 will then walk three laps around the school and through our Natural PlayPark with their grade level. Classes will be staggered. Guests are welcome to join students on the walk. *Please note all guests must sign in outside the gym (Door 34) before walking. Students will eat lunch outside and have a uniform break. *Students should bring a towel for lunch. Please no guests for lunch.
🎃 Halloween parties (K-3) will be in the afternoon at 1:45 p.m. Parents/ guardians may attend parties. Please sign in the school office lobby.
Parking: Entrances will be blocked at 8:30 a.m. exceptGuest parking is available by the church and Happy Acres.
Walk-a-thon Uniform Break
Walk-a-thon Uniform Break
Students are encouraged to dress in their class colors for Walk-a-thon. Students should follow uniform break guidelines for bottoms. Students may wear add-ons including jewelry, tutus, hats, temporary hair color, or colored socks. Please refer to the handbook p. 42 for a list of prohibited items.
PreK/ JK: Light Blue, K: Red, 1st: Pink, 2nd: Green, 3rd: Dark Blue, 4th: Yellow, 5th: Purple, 6th: Orange, 7th: Black, 8th: White
Letter from Administration
Letter from Administration
Dear Parents/Guardians:
As the school counselor at St. Gabriel, it is my job to make sure students feel safe at school. One way I teach safety to all of our students is through bullying prevention lessons.
Sometimes the definition of bullying is misunderstood. According to StopBullying.gov, “Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, or has the potential to be repeated, over time” (“What is Bullying”, https://www.stopbullying.gov/what-is-bullying/index.html, 2017). The word bully is often overused in place for other types of aggressive behavior. As parents and guardians, keeping the lines of communication open with your students is a great place to start. For more information as to what you can do, please visit www.stopbullying.gov/what-you-can-do/index.html#parents. Also, feel free to reach out to your child's teacher or me if you have concerns about your child's social interactions.
To show we are united in kindness, acceptance, and inclusion, our school wore orange for Unity Day on Wednesday. We want all students to feel safe at school- physical and emotionally. Thank you for your partnership.
Have a great weekend,
Sarah Eaton
School Counselor
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Book Fair Thank You!
Book Fair Thank You!
Thank you for supporting our fall book fair. We sold over $9,000 in books! Proceeds from the book fair go to support new purchases for our school library.
Open House Thank You!
Open House Thank You!
Thank you helping us spread the word about our Prospective Family Open House! We had 28 families attend last night. Special thanks to Student Council, our parent volunteers (Mrs. Heitkemper, Mrs. Lehr, Mrs. Prestigiacomo), Mrs. Thornton and our teachers for making this a successful event! Know someone who is interested but couldn't attend? Have them contact us at admissions@stgabriel.net!
2024-25 Tuition Assistance
2024-25 Tuition Assistance
It's time to start thinking about the 2024-25 school year. Tuition assistance applications are now available at www.ceflou.org. Parents/guardians will need their 2022 federal tax return and 2022 W-2’s; (additional documents may be requested if they have additional income). The 2024-2025 application fee is $35. Deadline to complete the application and provide all documentation is November 30, 2023 for consideration in the initial round of funding. These families will receive award notifications no later than March 1, 2024.
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 Sign Up Genius.
Oct. 18, 19- 7GO
Oct. 25, 26- 7TR
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
October 31- Uniform break (Halloween theme- Kindergarten only may wear costumes)
November 1- Feast of All Saints all-school mass and 4th grade presentation
November 1-24- Student Council Canned Food Drive
November 2- Picture Make-up Day
November 8- Living Rosary
November 29: Eat Lunch With Your Child Day
December 2- Father/ Daughter Dance
April 11- Grandparents Day (8th)
April 13- Confirmation
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