224 West 9th Street
Connersville, IN 47331
(765) 825-7951
Newsletter
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April 19, 2023
St. Gabriel Catholic School
St. Gabriel Catholic School is committed to education founded in faith, academic excellence and spiritual development within the context of a loving Catholic Community.
Grow in faith, seek wisdom and live with integrity.
Newsletter - Wednesday, April 19, 2023
MASS/CONFESSION SCHEDULE
April 25th - Mass - 4th Grade
May 2nd - Mass - 3rd Grade
May 4th - Confession - 5th Grade
May 9th - Mass - 2nd Grade
May 11th - Confession - 4th Grade
May 16th - Mass - 1st Grade
May 20th - 6th Grade Mass (5:30 p.m.)
May 23rd - Mass - 6th Grade - Awards following Mass
IREAD and ILEARN TESTING - ATTENDANCE IS IMPORTANT
Students in 3rd through 6th grade started ILEARN testing this week. Please make sure your child is here on time, has proper rest and a good breakfast to help them do their best.
YEARBOOK
‼️‼️LAST CHANCE‼️‼️
We have opened online ordering for those who missed the first deadline.
This is the last chance to order a 2022-2023 yearbook! Use the link below to order online.
Order by FRIDAY, APRIL 21st!
Access Code: 0083748YB
PARISH CLEAN-UP
The parish will be doing a clean up of the school and parish grounds as well as some maintenance projects on Saturday, April 22, from 8:00 a.m. until Noon. This is a great way to get in your volunteer hours. Kids are welcome to come help!
CREATIVE WRITING CONTEST
Students in 3rd through 6th grade recently participated in a creative writing contest through the Young Writers program. Students were invited to write a mini saga (told in just 100 words), inspired by history. We are proud to announce that the following students were selected as winners: Blakelynn Branstetter, Kyra Branstetter, Ryanne Dungan, Adelaide Fraley, Laney Holmes, Bronson Lykins, Eli Maze, Juanfernando Mendoza, Graham Pflum, Lois Reibsomer, Anistyn Stapleton, Kedryn Stapleton, and Alexander Struewing.
MAIN ENTRANCE CLOSED
The main entrance to the school is now closed for the remainder of the school year due construction of the new building. The main entrance will now be from the parking lot side of the breezeway. The 9th Street side will remain locked. Drop off and pick up will not change. Students will enter the building through the breezeway and then come to the hallway to wait to be dismissed to their classroom. The green security doors will be locked at 8:20 a.m. Parents will be able to enter the breezeway, but not enter the building. You will need to call the office to let us know what you need. If entrance to the school is required, you will need to wait until we can get someone to walk down and let you in. Because of this, we ask that visits to the school be kept to a minimum. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
INDY HONOR FLIGHT
Anthony Rader (brother-in-law of Pam Rader) has been selected to go on the Indy Honor Flight on May 20, 2023. He will be spending the day visiting WWII, Korean and Vietnam Memorials while visiting with other veterans. If you would like to show your appreciation for his service to our country, you may send him a thank you card to the following address:
Operation Mail Call
Indy Honor Flight 39
Anthony Rader
P.O. Box 10
Plainfield, IN 46168
On the lower left hand corner of the envelope, put “Flight 39 White Bus”. These cards must be received by May 10, 2023.
UNIFORMS
Now is the time to order school uniforms for next year to ensure they arrive on time. Information from Schoolbelles was included in your registration packets. If you have any gently used items to donate, you may send them to school. If you are in need of something and would like to check the uniform room please contact the school office. Please check for proper skirt lengths and vest sizing. If you have items that your child has outgrown that you would like to donate, please send them into the school office. There are also dress code items available for anyone who wants them.
KROGER REWARDS
Support our school when you shop at Kroger! To enroll your Kroger Plus Card go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com, sign in or create an account, then select “My Account” below “Welcome Back.” Under “Account Settings'' select “Community Rewards” then select “Edit Community Rewards Program Information.” If you have not attached your Kroger Plus Card number to your online account already, enter it here. Enter your contact information if requested. Under “1. Find Your Organization,” enter TK430 as St. Gabriel’s organization number and select “Save Changes.”
CLASS DOJO
Class Dojo is our primary means of communication between teachers and parents. Please make sure you are checking this daily! If you are not getting messages or cannot see the school story, please contact your child’s teacher or the office. Absence and tardies still need to be called into the office.
TARDIES & ABSENCES
Students need to be at school and on time each day. Students are counted Tardy if they arrive after the 8:15 a.m. bell. Students are counted Absent if they arrive after 9:00 a.m. Those with excessive tardies and absences will receive communication from Mrs. Struewing.
All absences are to be reported to the office at the start of the school day by calling 825-7951. Do not rely solely on texting or messaging the teacher or Dojo. Students with medical appointments are to bring a doctor/dentist note to the office when they return to school.
VOLUNTEERING - FIELD TRIPS
If you will be volunteering in the school or going on a field trip, you must have a completed Safe Parish training on file AND a completed background check through the program. Both must be completed before you can volunteer. Please go to www.archindysafeparish.org and use our passcode Archindy2021. Remember that all families are asked to volunteer three times throughout the school year.
DATES TO REMEMBER
April 17th - May 12th - ILEARN Testing (Grades 3-6) STUDENTS NEED TO BE PRESENT
April 25th - Mass - 4th Grade
April 22nd - Parish Clean-up Day (Volunteer Hours)
May 2nd - Mass - 3rd Grade
May 4th - Confession - 5th Grade
May 7th - First Communion
May 9th - Mass - 2nd Grade
5th Grade AG Day
My 10th - 6th Grade Middle School Tour
May 11th - Confession - 4th Grade
May 11th - 2nd Grade Field Trip
May 16th - Mass - 1st Grade
May 18th - Spring Concert
May 20th - 6th Grade Mass and Dinner (5:30 p.m.)
May 23rd - Mass - 6th Grade - Awards after Mass
May 24th - Last Student Day (report cards go home)
PTSG Meeting
4-17-23
- The PTSG has selected 2 scholarships to be announced at the scholarship awards ceremony.
- PTSG will be purchasing the following items for teachers and students:
- A kricket
- A Gaga ball pit
- A cart to haul the gaga ball pit
- A utility cart with new outdoor recess supplies
- PTSG will vote next year to complete the following projects
- Repaint foursquare, hopscotch, basketball goals, a matchbox road, and a sensory activity in the parking lot.
- The purchase of a sunshade for the playground.
- End of School Activities will include
- Renting Industrial Park
- Water games
- Box lunch
- Bounce house
- Kona Ice
- We need parent volunteers. There will be a signup genius. Please sign up!
- Renting Industrial Park
- Elections for new officers will take place at the first meeting of next school year
- Presidential nomination went to Lisa Copeland
- Vice-President nomination went to Atlantis Roberts
- Secretary nomination went to Tara Henry
- Treasurer nomination went to Jen Houston
- PTSG’s next meeting is May 22 @ 6pm
