Dole Whip Order Reminders
This is a reminder that the Dole Whip orders for May are due by Fri. April 28th on SchoolCash Online. Dole Whip is delivered on Tuesdays (May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23, and May 30). Available flavours are Strawberry and Watermelon. This is an optional treat for students (not required). In support of eco-friendly practices, students are encouraged to bring a spoon from home on Tuesdays.
We Have The Best Admin Assistants!
The staff and students at St. Gabriel would like to say a huge THANK YOU to Mrs. Piche & Mrs. Musarurwa on “Administrative Assistant’s Day”. YOU are the face of our schools. The first smile that our students and families see when they come to us. YOU are the medical expert, giving ice, providing tissues and paper towels, and handing out medication and inhalers. YOU are the mental health experts, calming bodies, minds and hearts with ease. YOU are the ones that our students go to for everything they need; the ones that all staff go to for everything they need; and the ones that our Administrators go to for everything we need. YOU at the one.
Behind every successful day at school – however, you measure that success – is YOU. Today we recognize the sacrifices you make in your personal time, your family time and in your lives for the good of the school. We recognize the dedication you have to your communities and we recognize the challenges that you deal with – with ease.
Today we recognize YOU and the impact that you have on our world. You keep us all going!
Thank You Families!
We wanted to thank the families who have started to donate some of their spring cleaning items. We are already using some of these items in the Extended Day and FDK classrooms. If anyone else is working on doing some spring cleaning over the next couple of weeks we are still looking for gently used toys such as Duplo Lego, toy cars, tricycles, toy baby strollers or an item you think the Early Years 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!
Dance-A-Thon Update
Thank you to all the parent volunteers who put the baskets together for tomorrow’s Dance-A-Thon Fundraiser. Parents and the School Council have worked so hard to make tomorrow a fun day for all our students. So much excitement is brewing in the hallways as students eagerly await the draws happening tomorrow. Just a reminder that you can still purchase raffle tickets until 3 pm TODAY. Raffle prizes will be announced at the end of the day and delivered to classrooms after 3:40 pm. Therefore winners will receive their prizes on Monday, April 24th. We appreciate all the support we have received thus far and can’t wait to enjoy our dance party tomorrow!!
NO DOLE WHIP TOMORROW
Due to unforeseen circumstances with our supplier, Dole Whip is not available tomorrow (Tues. April 18th). Orders placed for Tues. April 18th will be delivered on Thurs. April 27th instead.
Thank you for your understanding.
Dole Whip – April 18 Update
Due to unforeseen circumstances with our supplier, Dole Whip is not available tomorrow (Tuesday, April 18th). Orders placed for Tuesday, April 18th will be delivered on Thursday, April 27th instead. Thank you for your understanding.
St. Gabriel Beach Dance-a-thon is Only One Week Away!!
Our St. Gabriel Beach Dance-a-thon is only one week away on Thursday, April 20th! The deadline to make pledge donations has been extended to Fri., April 14th at 3 pm. Donations of $25+ are eligible for a tax receipt.
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:
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Chromebook cart to support access to devices for students
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Science supplies & tools
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New classroom recess equipment
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New Physical Education equipment
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New team uniforms
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Enhancements to our outdoor learning spaces
We appreciate all donations from families to help create themed class prize baskets. We’ve got some great prizes available including: chocolate, candy, arts and craft supplies, an ice cream party, outdoor toys, fidget toys, baking, pool and beach fun, spa themed, games, movie fun night and gift cards!
Some additional featured prizes on our prize table include donations from many local businesses:
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4 passes to the KW Titans Basketball
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2 passes to the Toronto Zoo
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Indulge ice cream gift certificate
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Crumbs and Cream gift certificates
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Electric toothbrushes from Wilk & Wilk
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Twin Valley Zoo Brantford family passes
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Schooltee spirit wear
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Lunchbox orders gift certificates
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Hamilton Theatre Group choice of tickets
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Play with Clay gift certificate
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The Museum passes
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Royal Ontario Museum passes
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Emerald Lake Waterpark passes
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Canada’s Wonderland passes
Prizes for our top fundraisers include:
Overall TOP PRIZE
- Pizza for Year from Domino’s Pizza and 4 x Airborne Trampoline passes
2nd TOP PRIZE
- $50 for Cambridge Mall and a $50 gift certificate for Moxie’s
3rd TOP PRIZE
- $25 gift certificate for Crumbs and Cream and Twin Valley Zoo family pass
We are looking forward to a great day on Thurs. April 20th!
Last Call for Beach Bag Treat Bags!!
Tonight is your last chance to purchase any Beach Bag Treats to be handed out the day of our Dance-a-thon.$5.00 per bag. If you are purchasing for multiple students in your household, please make sure to purchase under each child’s tab on SchoolCash.
Dance-A-Thon Reminder
Splish Splash We are having a Bash!! We are very excited that our 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 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!
We have some great prizes available from local businesses including– Twin Valley Zoo, Crumbs & Cream, Canada’s Wonderland, The Museum, Domino’s Pizza, Drayton Entertainment, Schooltee, KW Titans Basketball, Royal Ontario Museum, Emerald Lake, Moxie’s Restaurant, Lunchbox Orders, Cambridge Centre Mall and Emerald Lake.
All funds raised will help support students at St. Gabriel in various areas in both the classroom and school environments. The goal of our fundraiser is to support several initiatives such as:
- Chromebook cart to support access to devices for students
- Science supplies & tools
- New classroom recess equipment
- New Physical Education equipment
- New team uniforms
- Enhancements to our outdoor learning spaces
Please ask family members and family friends to pledge. We ask that students 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.
Each class has chosen a theme to collect donations from families for a prize basket. Themes include chocolate, craft supplies, candy, ice cream party, summer outdoor toys, fidget toys, baking, pool fun, beach day, art supplies, a spa day, games, family movie night, cookies and gift cards. We appreciate all donations and know the students are quite excited!