Back to School Time

Happy August St. Gabriel Families! 

Are you ready for the first day of school?  In 14 days, the halls will be full of students, the classrooms will be bright and fresh, and the click clack of my high heels will be heard!  What a quick summer this has been.  I have truly enjoyed being mom this summer and have taken time to recharge my batteries.  I have said it before, but as educators, we are blessed with 2 fresh starts a year, August and January! 

This email/blog will hold some basic information.  More will be given at Back to School Night and through classroom communications from your teacher.  If you have additional questions, please reach out to Terri or myself.  We are back in the office from 8:00-3:00 Monday-Thursday. 

·         I am happy to announce that Spanish will continued to be offered to our preschool-5^th grade students and we will be adding middle school!  We will once again partner with The Language Project to provide Spanish education to our students and work with PTE to help offset the cost.  These classes will meet once a week and will be taught by teachers who work for the Language Project.  Once again, parent are asked to pay $11 for the workbook.  This fee is attached to the new One and Done.   

·         At Back to School Night you will be asked to pay a “One and Done” fee.  This fee will cover weekly publications, yearbook, Spanish Workbook and bus charge for school year field trips.  Our hope is that this will make your life easier, being able to write one check at one time!   

·         St. Gabriel is growing!  We are excited to welcome our new Kindergarten Class of 13 students!    

·         As stated in May, our new lunch program will begin after Labor Day.  With that, all families need to be prepared to send a COLD LUNCH with their students from August 17-September 1.  Milk will still be available for purchase.  There will be some growing pains associated with our new lunch program.  I ask for your patience and understanding as we move forward.  September lunch menu and ordering information will come home once school begins. 

·         Reminder!  Back to School Night Open House for ECLC and K-8^th Grade will be August 14 from 5:30-7:00.  Kindergarten families are invited to join us in the library at 6:00 for a special session. 

·         During these times, any tuition or fess can be paid to Terri who will be in the school office.  Remember to bring any medication at this time.  Don’t forget your doctor’s note. 

·         First day of School is Wednesday, August 16 and it will be a Half Day for K-8^th grade students and a normal day for our ECLC.  Angel Care will be provided. 

I am excited to welcome back familiar faces and new ones!  As one of my boys’ favorite characters say “See ya real soon!” 

Mrs. Hogan