This is a free event for all parents/guardians in our school board. Please click on poster attached for complete details. The event is at St. David’s Catholic Secondary School in Waterloo on April 18th. Presentation begins at 6 pm.
Splish Splash We are having a Bash!!
We are very excited to announce that the St. Gabriel Dance-a-thon is returning on Thursday, April 20th. This event will be an opportunity for all students to participate in physical activity and help to raise money for their school community. Our Dance-a-thon will be Beach themed, and students may dress in appropriate attire for this event (shorts, sunglasses, sun hats, etc). All donations are very much appreciated!
All funds raised will help support students at St. Gabriel in a variety of areas in both the classroom and school environments. The goal of our fundraiser is to support several initiatives such as:
Please ask family members and family friends to pledge. We ask that students do not go door to door and ask strangers for pledges.
For every $5 in Dance-a-thon pledges, students will receive one ticket for the prize basket table. Note: the average student submits $25+ and donations of $25 or more are eligible for a tax receipt. Please note: all pledges must be completed on St.Gabriel SchoolCash Online by Thursday, April 13th to be eligible for prizes.
***NO CASH OR CHEQUES WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE SCHOOL***
A “Beach Bag” treat bag will also be available for purchase through SchoolCash Online for $5. This bag will be similar to the Christmas Cheer treat bags that were available this year.
Please see attached letter for prize donation requests for each class “basket.”
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We are in need of volunteers to help ensure our Dance-a-thon event is a success! If you are able to share your time or talents, we would greatly appreciate your assistance. Please email Karen.Applebee82@gmail.com or contact us via the parent council Facebook page.
We require volunteers to help in the following areas :
Please click on letter that was sent home last school week for your reference Fundraiser Dance Letter April 2023
April Dole Whip orders are due on SchoolCash Online today! Available flavour options are Strawberry and Mango on Tuesdays. Thank you for packing a spoon and helping our school be eco-friendly.
Bring in a reusable water bottle tomorrow for World Water Day!
Registration for WCDSB’s Summer Learning Programs is now open. Please see the attached flyer for more information.
HEADSTART – Monday, August 21 to Thursday, August 24 (4 half days) MORNING: 8:30am – 11:30am OR AFTERNOON: 12:00pm-3:00pm (Gr. 8)
H1F 101 BRIDGES TO SUCCESS – July 4-28, 8:30am to 3:00pm “in person” Monday to Thursday, “virtual online learning” Friday (Gr. 8)
TDJ 10I EXPLORING ENGINEERING – July 4-28, 8:30am to 3:00pm “in person” Monday to Thursday, “virtual online learning” Friday. (Gr. 8)
To register and more detailed information please use the following link:
https://stlouis.wcdsb.ca/summer-programs/
Welcome Back, Wing Community! We hope everyone was able to spend some good quality family time together over March Break! Please make note of the important events coming up for our St. Gabriel Community.
Rock Your Socks!
All students and staff at St. Gabriel are encouraged to wear their funky socks on Tuesday, March 21st to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day. Worldwide, individuals and groups wear colourful, fun or mix-matched socks to celebrate our differences and raise awareness about Down Syndrome. #SeeTheAbility
Dole Whip
Tuesday, March 21st, will be the first day our school enjoys the famous Dole whip, just like at Disney. For anyone who did place an order, please bring a spoon to school. We are keeping our school environmentally friendly with reusable spoons. For anyone who didn’t get a chance to place an order, please keep an eye out for April orders going out soon on School Cash Online.
Crossing Guard Appreciation Day
If you are a ‘walker’, please be sure to thank our crossing guards in a special way this Wednesday, March 22nd! Our crossing guards are important members of our community, helping ensure the safety of our students as they travel to and from school!
Spring Clean Up – Toy Donation
As the warmer weather comes, many families are starting to do some spring cleaning and reorganizing of household items. If you have a gently used toy such as Duplo Lego, toy cars, tricycles, toy baby strollers or an item you think the early year’s team and students could enjoy please bring it to school and drop it off in the Kindergarten/Extended Day area. If you ring the buzzer after school hours Mrs. Perreira will meet you at the doors to accept your donation. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
PA Day – March 31
A reminder to our families that the school will be closed for students on Friday, March 31st. School staff will be engaged in professional learning that day.
New Gym Sign
We want to thank our School Council and the community for their support in getting our gym sign completed during March Break. We were able to unveil the sign to our students this morning in an assembly after morning announcements. Their reaction was priceless! #ProudOfOurSchool #HomeoftheWings
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Grade 9 Student Devices for September
As you know, technology plays a significant role in education, and the WCDSB aims to provide students with the best possible learning experience. At this time, the WCDSB would like to assess the number of families/students that already own personal devices. Equally, they wish to assess how many families might need a device for learning when their child enters grade 9.
We would like to request that parents of all grade 8 students who intend to attend one of our secondary schools in September to check their email inboxes for communication regarding a survey to assess system technology needs. The email will contain a link to a short survey that will take only a minute to complete.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact innovation@wcdsb.ca
Hello St. Gabriel Parents and Guardians.
We would like to invite you to share a photo of your student(s) on their First Day of School from this year. All photos submitted will be added to our school yearbook. This is an optional submission; please don’t feel obligated to send a photo if you are not comfortable.
If you would like to have your child’s picture included, please send it to Karen at karen.applebee82@gmail.com
Thank you on behalf of the St. Gabriel Yearbook Committee
Waterloo Catholic District School Board and St. Louis Adult Learning & Continuing Education is committed to supporting your child’s continued learning. In July and August this year, there are several FREE learning options available for elementary students that will ignite, support and challenge student toward success and preparation for the next grade.
Find the programs listed by date and grade that best suit your student’s needs.
Visit https://www.wcdsb.ca/summer-learning/ for program details, dates, and registration links.
Elementary – in-personSummer Learning Flyer-2023Summer Learning Flyer-2023
First Secondary Credit for Grade 8 students – in person
*All program offerings are subject to change and/or enrolment
The staff and students at Saint Gabriel would like to take the opportunity today, to say a huge THANK YOU to all our Social Workers! Your contributions to our school community are often overlooked and understated, but we want to let you know today, and this week especially, that your role on our team is valued! Your commitment to our students when they are at their most vulnerable and your willingness to support the many adults in our buildings, demonstrate that you are here for us! Knowing that someone like you is there to support us is reassuring and comforting. Your role is vital to the success of our system, and we wanted to make sure that today especially, you know how thankful we are for YOU!
