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May 15, 2025
Thursday Tidbits
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Thank you for signing up for t-shirts, hot lunch, and volunteering for Field Day! If you have yet to pay for food or t-shirts please send money through Zelle; zelle@stgilbertschool.org, or send in cash or check payable to St. Gilbert School, to the office. Due date for payment is Monday 5/19 or your order will be cancelled.
Remember that 5/22/25 is the registration deadline for bussing. Please see the school website if you need bus transportation forms. stgilbertschool.org
The last FSA meeting for the 24-25 school year will be Wednesday, May 28th at 6:30pm, at 129 Center Cut.
Our Art Teacher, Mrs. Farrell is the coordinator for VBS Art, she is hoping to get some donations of the following items. Please send to school c/o Art.
* 32 oz (approx) drink bottles
i.e. Walmart seltzer
* Clean plastic fruit cup containers
* White gallon milk jugs (must be cleaned out using a bit of dish soap)
Continue to pray for us on our journey to the end of the 2024-25 school year!
Mrs. Kris Buckley, Principal & Staff
Calendar Reminders:
Thursday 5/15 - Band Concert 6:00 pm in the gym
Friday 5/16 - Spirit Wear Day, 8th Grade Graduation Trip to Navy Pier
Wednesday 5/21 - Last Mass for 8th Graders 8:00, 8th Grade Dinner Dance 5:30 in gym
Thursday 5/22 - 8th Grade Graduation 7:00 pm in church
Friday 5/23 - No Grayslake buses (PM)
Fliers:
SGS Summer Sports Camps 2025 (use link below to register)
May 8, 2025
Thursday Tidbits
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We congratulate all our First Communicants, and we welcome them to the “Table of the Lord.” It is a joyful celebration for us as a school family to see these young people engaging with their Catholic faith through Sacramental preparations.
This week we began iReady Diagnostic testing. Many students have completed their math test as of this publication. You can ask them to pull up their iReady Dashboard to see their performance. We are looking for them to “grow” in their learning to reach their full potential and even beyond their growth goal to their “stretch goal.” Early next week students in grades K-7 will begin their reading tests.
Students, teachers and staff are focused on using these last few weeks of school to finish strong in order to be prepared for the next grade level. There is still learning to be accomplished right up until the end! Stay focused!
Blessings & Happy Mother's Day to all our wonderful SGS Moms,
Mrs. Buckley
Calendar Reminders:
Friday 5/9 - PK Mother’s Day Tea (8:00-9:00) MPR, May Crowning 12:30 (church)
Wednesday 5/14 - No Grayslake Buses (AM), Band Evening Practice 5:30-8:30 (MPR)
Thursday 5/15 - Band Concert (hosted at St. Gilbert) 6:00 performance in the gym
Friday 5/16 - 8th Grade Graduation Trip to Navy Pier, Spirit Wear Day
SGS Sports Central:
Congratulations to our Varsity Boys & Girls Track teams for taking first place in the conference! They have earned a banner in the gym for their hard work!
5/12 - SGS Hosts 1st round of Girls Soccer Conference Tournament 5:00 pm.
5/13 - SGS Sports Award Night, all students in grades 4-8 who participated in any of our sports for this school year (Cheerleading, Volleyball, Cross Country, Soccer, Basketball, and Track & Field) Reception for the 8th grade & their parents begins at 5:00 in the MPR. Awards for grades 4-7 will be held at 6:00-7:00 in the gym. Sports Awards Night 2025
Field Day will be held on the last day of school (6/4) for grades PK-7. Use the following link to purchase a special t-shirt and/or hot lunch for the day. Kiddos lunches end 5/30/25.
Field Day-order form:
Below are the Google Form links for both the T-Shirt and Lunch Sign-up, and the Volunteer Sign-ups.
Lunch and T-shirt Order Form: https://forms.gle/b9opFE3cuM6G5Rag6
Volunteer Form: https://forms.gle/Hzns16VnbMN9Rodr6
Other Bits:
St. Gilbert will be hosting a summer Volleyball & Basketball Camp again this year, Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe4qGS_zS_IlQO-iVGBOxja_25oOgY4E2TJ96tpAHfb4Bs68g/viewform?usp=header
June 16-19 - Volleyball Camp lead by Mrs. Roessler & Carmel Student Volunteers
July 14-17 - Basketball Camp lead by Mr. Gillespie Sr. & Carmel Student Volunteers
May 6, 2025
Field Day Important Info
Field Day is coming soon.....here are the important and time sensitive directions for registering for food for your child's lunch and our 2025 T-Shirt. Field Day will be held on June 4th, and is for grades PK-7, as the 8th grade will have graduated. Here are the links for ordering hot lunch for the day from Sammies, and ordering a shirt (if you so desire.). Shirts are not mandatory, just a fun part of the day, and can be worn for Spirit Wear the following year. There is a "hard stop" on orders, May 14th. This is to give suppliers a chance to place orders, and print the shirts.
We also need helpers to run games and assist classrooms, so if you can give a few hours to our school and your child, it would be greatly appreciated. We will have mass & awards on 6/4, and we anticipate starting Field Day around 10:00 am. Volunteers will need to be here prior to the start to get your instructions from Mrs. Bocox our Field Day Coordinator.
Lunch and T-shirt Order Form:
https://forms.gle/b9opFE3cuM6G5Rag6
Volunteer Form:
https://forms.gle/Hzns16VnbMN9Rodr6
May 1, 2025
Thursday Tidbits
Dear Parents/Guardians,
May has begun, and even though it is a rainy day today, we know that the plants need rain as they begin to sprout, flower, and grow. It is a cycle, similar to one that your children are on as students. We want you to know that we will finish the school year strong here at St. Gilbert. We will be demanding effort and demonstration of excellence right up until the end of the school year. This week grades K-8 are taking the Archdiocese of Chicago Religion Assessment. Next week we will be administering the final iReady Diagnostic for grades K-8. It is this diagnostic where we hope the students will demonstrate all their efforts and learning in their grade level curriculum for reading and math.
Last week I attended a lovely music recital for our students taking piano, guitar, and violin with the Music Kids organization. I was blown away by the students' progress to this point. The ability to play a musical instrument is a gift for a lifetime, and can open up many doors in their future. In another week we will be hosting the final Band Concert here at St. Gilbert with the organization Music Education Services. For this concert musicians from five schools, including ours, will play pieces together. I am looking forward to hearing how all the students come together to make a “joyful noise.”
Railroad Crossing Closure: Grayslake Village Announcement
Please be aware that for families travelling to St. Gilbert via Center Street, the Center Street Railroad Crossing will be closed Monday, May 5th – Tuesday, May 6th (weather dependent). The Canadian National Railroad (CN) will close the Center Street railroad crossing in order to perform needed track repair. Railroads will need to be crossed at Lake Street or Belvidere Road as an alternative to Center Street. Canadian National is also posting a sign detour to help guide drivers during this time period. Please note, this work and timing is based on a variety of factors including the weather. If Canadian National makes any additional changes to the timing / project scope, we will communicate those to you.
While this track work is a CN project, it was scheduled to coincide with the Village’s resurfacing of Center Street and other construction work. Performing both projects at the same time eliminates a second construction period in the near future.
Final call for parents to participate in their portion of the 5 Essentials Survey:
To date we have 32% of parents responding. We would love to get more participation. Please use the following link to participate in the 5 Essentials Survey.
Link for parents to take the survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/archchicago/survey/parent/
The survey opens March 20, 2025 and closes May 2, 2025.
Blessed blooms,
Mrs. Kris Buckley, Principal
Calendar Reminders:
5/2 - Dairy Days, Kindergarten Signing Day, Spirit Wear Day
5/3 - First Communion 1:00
5/4 - Father & Son Games/S’mores (fire pit in garden) 3:30-5:00 pm
5/5 - Teacher Appreciation Week begins, iReady Spring Diagnostic begins
5/9 - 8th Grade presents “May Crowning” 12:30, PK Mother’s Day Tea 8:00 am
SGS Sports Central:
5/1 - Varsity Girls Soccer away @ St. Annies 5:30
5/3 - Track Meet @ Lakes 9:00-1:00
5/5 - Varsity Girls Soccer home @ 5:30 (field behind rectory)
5/10 - Track Sectionals @ GCHS
Other Bits:
Father & Son S'mores and More , https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSjeY2gR5SfOWL8YfhM8Q-3mngqGleWMDBh9p1tZ3W7ci2Uw/viewform?usp=header
2024-2025 Pre-K thru 8 Yearbook
The magic of the school year lives forever in a yearbook. Order your yearbook to guarantee your copy!
Parents can choose between softcover and hardcover. With 100 colorful pages, everyone is sure to have their favorite memories from the year captured! Deadline to order is May 30, 2025. Yearbook distribution will be later in the summer to allow all events from this school year to be included.
TWO WAYS TO ORDER:
1. You can order online.
To reserve a Softcover book: ($25)
https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/StGilbertSchool_SOFTCOVER_2025
To reserve a Hardcover book: ($40)
https://link.entourageyearbooks.com/my/StGilbertSchool_HARDCOVER_2025
2. Fill out an Order Form – Print, fill, and return to the office with a check made out to Saint Gilbert School.
HAVE PHOTOS YOU’D LIKE TO SEE INCLUDED IN THE YEARBOOK?
If you have any photos from class, school, or sporting events, or any other special moments from this school year you can email them to sgsrebelsyearbook@gmail.com. Please include a brief description such as class, team name, event name, etc.
Please reach out to Morgan Hamilton (sgsrebelsyearbook@gmail.com) with any questions.
Vacation Bible School Registration
Important/Reserve your transportation for school year 2025/26:
Woodland Bus Form (Morning Only)
LOYOLA SUMMER SCHOOL link for more information.
April 24, 2025
Thursday Tidbits
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We have had a couple lovely sunny and warm days this week, it is truly feeling like Spring. Next week teachers in grades K-8 will be administering the Archdiocese of Chicago Religion Assessment. We are also preparing for the final iReady Diagnostic with “math camp/review” activities so that students can perform their very best. The final Diagnostic of the year is what the Archdiocese looks at to determine if schools are meeting their academic goals. It is also the last test of the school year to determine if students have learned what is needed and expected in that particular grade. All year we have encouraged students to work in their iReady paths for reading and math. Their path is determined by their achievement on their Diagnostic. As a school we devote 40 minutes per week to individual practice in both reading and math during the school day. As educators we know how important it is to practice and to receive re-teaching or help in real-time in the classroom. As parents we are asking for you to support your student in their efforts, just as you would for any sport that they are involved in. In grades 3-8 we also add incentives for completing their iReady lessons, such as a “grade/point value”, dress down days, special class treats, etc. As Principal I look over all the Diagnostic results, and sometimes this helps me gauge a student’s readiness for a more challenging course study (example: readiness for honors math in 6-8, or advanced literature for grades 7-8.) Last year I rewarded students with a coupon to come make a s’more at the fire pit at the end of the school year-we will again celebrate year long hard work with a school-wide sweet treat!
Keep working hard right up to the end students! Keep praising your students' parents!
Enjoy the sunshine!
Mrs. Kris Buckley, Principal
Calendar Reminders:
4/25 - "Special" Spirit Wear Day, Spring Sports Pictures (Soccer & Track) 5:00 @ the gym
4/26 - First Communion 1:00
4/28 - Music Kids Spring Recital 5:30 @ Multi-purpose Room
4/29 - Lenten Showcase & Jesus Walk 12:30
5/1 & 5/2 - Student Council presents “Dairy Days”
5/2 - Kindergarten Signing Day 8:30 @ MPR, Spirit Wear
5/3 - First Communion 1:00
5/4 - Father/Son Event 3:30-5:30 by the Serenity Garden & Fire Pit
SGS Sports Central:
4/24 - Stanton Track Meet
4/25 - Spring Sports Pictures 5:00
4/26 - Track Meet 9:00-1:00
4/28 - Girls Soccer Game-Home at 5:00 (back field)
Other bits:
Spirit Wear Shop Link-store closes 4/27
https://sgs25.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Father & Son Sports/S'Mores 2025
April 17, 2025
Thursday Tidbits
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Today our 8th grade students will lead us in “Living Stations of the Cross” as we prepare for the joyous coming of Easter. We wish you all a blessed time with your family! School will resume on Tuesday, April 22nd.
Our second grade is preparing for their First Communion; there are (2) dates for these events; April 26th, and May 3rd at 1:00. We are excited to welcome our students to the “table of the Lord.”
Spring Sports Picture Day (girls Soccer, Track & Field) will be Friday, April 25th at 5:00 in the gym.
Father & Son Event coming soon....Sunday, May 4th.....S’mores & More! Father & Son Sports/S'Mores 2025 Link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSjeY2gR5SfOWL8YfhM8Q-3mngqGleWMDBh9p1tZ3W7ci2Uw/viewform?usp=header
Hallelujah, he is risen.....
Mrs. Kristine Buckley, Principal
Calendar Reminders:
4/18 - Good Friday-No School
4/21 - Easter Monday - No School
4/22 - Ram’s Event for incoming Freshman 1:00-1:45 (students must arrange own transportation)
4/25 - Spirit Wear Day (special add-on!)
4/26 - First Communion 1:00
SGS Sports Central:
4/22 -Girls Varsity Soccer away at LFCD 5:00
4/23 - Girls Varsity Soccer home game @ 5:00 in the back field
4/25 - Spring sports pictures (soccer & track) @ 5:00 in the gym
4/26 - Track Meet 9:00-1:00 (Lakes)
Fliers and other bits of info:
Bus forms for school year 2025-26: Woodland Bus Form , Grayslake Bus Form
Carmel Girls Basketball Summer Camp
April 16, 2025
Spirit Wear Shop is Open!
Dear Families,
The final "Spirit Wear Shop" of the year is now open! New items include new "alumni" clothing items! Please follow this link to see what is available: https://sgs25.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Order deadline is April 27th, orders delivered week of May 12th!
Mrs. Buckley & FSA
April 10, 2025
Thursday Tidbits
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We want to formally announce that Fr. John will be moving to a new parish on July 1st. He has served our school and parish community faithfully for eleven years. He will be moving to St. Francis Xavier Parish/School in LaGrange. We wish him all the best! Watch our school social media for a tribute to Fr. John series.
The Family School Association is hosting a special event for moms and daughters this Sunday from 2:00-3:30. There will be special crafts, treats, and a fun raffle for this social event. Next Wednesday 4/16 is FSA’s April Restaurant Night at Noodles from 4:00-8:00. The next FSA meeting will be April 16th at 6:30 via Zoom:
Please see Thursday Tidbit email for zoom link.
Link for parents to take the 5 Essential survey: http://survey.5-essentials.org/archchicago/survey/parent/
The survey opens March 20, 2025 and closes April 18, 2025.
April 29th will be our “Charity Showcase & Walk with Jesus”. We will have the founders of the Foundation for Children in Need speaking about their outreach throughout the world, along with a slide show that covers all the grades and the charity groups that were chosen to be helped. After the presentation, all students will commence on a walk through the neighborhood behind school and around to the front of church where a final prayer will be said over all the almsgiving that occured by the school children during lent. The assembly will happen at 12:30. I would like each grade to have at least one parent helper present to assist with supervision on our walk. If you are able to help please contact your child’s homeroom teacher. This event will run until dismissal, so if you can give an hour of help you will be able to take your children directly home with you. Parking for volunteer helpers will be in the East lot.
Praying for our families during the Easter season,
Mrs. Kris Buckley, Principal
Calendar Reminders:
4/11 - 1944/80th Anniversary Shirt Day Dress Down
4/13 - Mommy and Me event MPR @ 2:00-3:30
4/16 - FSA Restaurant Night-Noodles/Grayslake 4:00-8:00 pm Noodles Restaurant Night
4/17 - 8th Graders present “Stations of the Cross” 12:30 in church.
4/18 - 4/21 - Easter Break
4/22 - School resumes, Board Meeting 6:00 pm.
SGS Sports Central:
Congratulations to our 7th/8th Grade Boys Volleyball team for a great season, and placing 2nd in the Conference Tournament. It was a pleasure to watch you grow, and learn to play as a team!
Tonight @ 5:00 Girls Varsity Soccer opens their season at home vs. St. Joe’s (field behind the rectory)
4/12 - Track Meet at GCHS 9:00-1:00
Other Bits:
Bus Forms 2025-2026: Woodland Bus Form , Grayslake Bus Form
Save the Date: Father & Son Event
FC Lake County Informational Flyer
Carmel Catholic Cheer- Fall Tryouts
For parents of girls in grades 3-8 who are interested in joining the SGS cheer team:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ENOl0zGXuASZnBuMjSzSpzRmeMq58oy76OFiFT6FbKY/edit?ts=67ee7a49
Carmel High School Rosary for Hope Event
April 3, 2025
Thursday Tidbits
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We hope everyone had some fun, and got some rest over Spring Break. Things around school will start to move very quickly as we head toward the end of the school year! I am receiving many summer camp flyers from different organizations, so watch the “Backpack” area on the website for those. In school we are beginning our school Lenten Campaigns led by our Student Council. Each grade has selected various charity organizations to help, watch for communications from grade level teachers. After Easter is over we will coordinate a “Charity Showcase” so that all the students can see what groups were helped, what populations they serve, what their continuing needs are, and we will conclude with a school-wide “Walk like Jesus” event around the school grounds. This event will replace our “All-School Retreat” for this year.
Over the next week or two we will be giving the 4th-8th graders the 5Essentials Survey. Teachers will also take their portion of the survey. Parents received a link before break to their part of the survey, here is a reminder to complete the survey as it helps us to see if we are meeting our goals and directs improvement efforts. Link for parents to take the survey:
http://survey.5-essentials.org/archchicago/survey/parent/
We received a visit from the Superintendent this year because of our high scores on challenging academics, student safety, and collaboration among the faculty. We would love to continue to receive high marks in all these areas. The front door safety project is in the permitting process, with work most likely beginning in a month or so. The Knights of Columbus will also be starting a tear down and rebuild of our two garages behind the gym that will be happening throughout the summer.
April Showers are turning the landscape green, Spring has definitely arrived on our campus!
Blessing to all during the Lenten Season,
Mrs. Kris Buckley, Principal
Calendar Reminders:
Friday 4/4 - Spirit Wear Day
Wednesday 4/9 - No Grayslake Buses (AM)
Friday 4/11 - 80th Anniversary T-Shirt Dress Down (1944 Shirts only)
Sunday 4/13 - Mommy & Me Event 2:00-3:30 (MPR)
SGS Sports Central:
4/9 - Boys Volleyball Conference Playoffs-SGS Hosts 2 Games (Time TBD)
4/10 - Varsity Girls Soccer First Home Game vs. St. Joe’s 5:00 pm
4/12 - Track Meet @ Lakes High School 9:00-1:00
Other “Bits” of Information:
STEM Lab:
Christmas came 9 1/2 months early this year for our Elementary STEM Lab.
The Brophy-Cauwels family donated so many things off our wish list! The second graders helped Mrs. Kleber unpack all of the cool new stuff!! Tinker toys to build with, Building Gear sets to investigate with, Circuit Block Education kits for younger students, Snap 2 It for middle schoolers electrical engineering units, Super Blocks light game and last but not least a Chompsaw!!! The Chompsaw is a safe electric cardboard cutting saw for children. Ohhh the things we will build....
We send the biggest thank you for this wonderful addition to our STEM Program. You are our angels that help create opportunities for students to grow and learn.
Cheer Team:
Information regarding Cheer Team comittment & registration for 2025-26:
For parents of girls in grades 3-8 who are interested in joining the SGS cheer team:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ENOl0zGXuASZnBuMjSzSpzRmeMq58oy76OFiFT6FbKY/edit?ts=67ee7a49
Mark your calendar: Restaurant Night April: Noodles Restaurant Night
Carmel Partnership Classes & Camps
Carmel 2025 Free Engineering Flyer.pdf
Carmel 2025 Athletic Summer Camp Discount.pdf
Grayslake North Basketball Camps
Girl Scout Robotic Night Information
March 20, 2025
Thursday Tidbits
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Hard to believe we were in shorts and sandals last Friday, and by Sunday back in winter coats and boots. Hopefully, “March is in like a Lion, and out like a Lamb”.....we wish everyone a safe, restful, sunny, family- filled Spring Break!
On Friday 3/21 we have no buses at dismissal time. To help alleviate the congestion that occurs on these kinds of days we are implementing a 15 minute arrival window using an alphabetical last name breakdown. Like I have said before, everyone cannot be first in line, and our cars cannot be blocking the road (120) or people’s driveways on Slusser St. Dismissals without buses take about 45 minutes to complete, with over 200 cars to get into our parking lot. It is very helpful if you announce your arrival on PikMyKid and have your car tags visible for easier check in.
A - G Last Names - arrive at 1:30
H - O Last Names - arrive at 1:45
P-Z Last Names - arrive at 2:00
Calendar Reminders:
Friday 3/21 - No Grayslake or Woodland Buses (AM & PM), Carmel Fine Arts Tour 9:00 Assembly
Spring Break 3/22-3/30
School Resumes 3/31/25
NCAA March Madness begins Thursday! We are running a fun competition for correctly filled out brackets......
SGS Madness is back! Join our NCAA Men's Basketball Tourney pool by entering your bracket here or via the CBS Sports app. Last year we had 79 contestants, this is a fun community event. Please spread the word!! Friends, family, and students are welcomed to play! Please share the site link by forwarding this message.
The password to join = rebels (all lowercase).
$30 per entry, paid via Zelle at: zelle@stgilbertschool.org
You may also pay at the school office using cash or check.
** Fees must be received by Mar 20 or your entry may be disqualified
Half the fees will go to SGS improvements; the other half is prize money, divided as follows: 1st place - 70%, 2nd place - 30%
March 19, 2025
Dismissal on Thursday 3/20 & Friday 3/21
On Thursday 3/20 and Friday 3/21 we have no buses at dismissal time. To help alleviate the congestion that occurs on these kinds of days we are implementing a 15 minute arrival window using an alphabetical last name breakdown.
Like I have said before, everyone cannot be first in line, and our cars cannot be blocking the road (120) or people’s driveways on Slusser St.
Dismissals without buses take about 45 minutes to complete, with over 200 cars to get into our parking lot. It is very helpful if you announce your arrival on PikMyKid and have your car tags visible for easier check in.
A - G Last Names - arrive at 1:30
H - O Last Names - arrive at 1:45
P-Z Last Names - arrive at 2:00
Thank you for your help and patience.
March 18, 2025
March Madness Bracket Fun-draiser!
Calling all March Madness fans!
SGS Madness is back! Join our NCAA Men's Basketball Tourney pool by entering your bracket here or via the CBS Sports app. Last year we had 79 contestants, this is a fun community event. Please spread the word!! Friends, family, and students are welcomed to play! Please share the site link by forwarding this message.
The password to join = rebels (all lowercase).
$30 per entry, paid via Zelle at: zelle@stgilbertschool.org
You may also pay at the school office using cash or check.
** Fees must be received by Mar 20 or your entry may be disqualified
Half the fees will go to SGS improvements; the other half is prize money, divided as follows: 1st place - 70%, 2nd place - 30%
March 13, 2025
Thursday Tidbits
Dear Parents/Guardians,
The totals are in, and we are happy to report that Trivia Night profits were $14,000. These funds go directly into the tuition assistance fund for SGS. Between our Parish and School budgets, over $100,000 in assistance is given to families that demonstrate need through the FACTS portal, are First Responders, or dedicated Catholic School teachers at SGS or our partner school Carmel Catholic. Last year we lost the Empower Illinois Scholarship that helped us to offset these efforts. To date there is not a replacement for this state offered program that allowed families that need some financial help to afford Catholic School. We appreciate our school community coming together and partnering with Family School to give for the greater good.
Next Monday is St. Patrick’s Day, and I am declaring this a “dress down in green” with appropriate accessories day. May the Luck of the
Irish be with us all.....
Mrs. Kris Buckley, Principal
Calendar Reminders:
Today 3/13 - Winter Band Concert held at St. Joe’s Libertyville @ 6:00 pm
Saturday 3/15 - Grayslake St. Patrick’s Day Parade-line up at 12:40ish by the Gelatin Stack in Central Park. St. Patrick's Day Parade (Grayslake's First!)
Monday 3/17 - St. Patrick’s Day Dress Down
Tuesday 3/18 - St. Gilbert Art Reception Night @ Grayslake Area Library Art Fair Details
Wednesday 3/19 - Preschool Dad’s Day 8:00-9:00 am
Thursday 3/20 - No Grayslake Buses (PM)
Friday 3/21 - No Grayslake or Woodland Buses (AM & PM), Spirit Wear Day, Carmel Fine Arts Tour visits SGS @ 9:00 (student assembly)
SGS Sports Central:
3/13 - Boys Volleyball away game @ St. Annie’s 6:00 & 7:00
3/18 - Boys Volleyball home games vs. St. Patrick & 8th Grade Night games at 5:00/6:00/7:00
3/18 - Final Boys Volleyball home games vs. St. Annie’s 6:00 & 7:00
Spring Break - No Games
Track Practice has started, and Girls Soccer practices will start April 1st!
Other Bits:
Calling all March Madness fans!
SGS Madness is back! Join our NCAA Mens Basketball Tourney pool by entering your bracket here or via the CBS Sports app. Last year we had 79 contestants, this is a fun community event. Please spread the word!! Friends, family, and students are welcomed to play! Please share the site link by forwarding this message.
The password to join = rebels (all lowercase).
$30 per entry, paid via Zelle at: zelle@stgilbertschool.org
You may also pay at the school office using cash or check.
** Fees must be received by Mar 20 or your entry may be disqualified
Half the fees will go to SGS improvements; the other half is prize money, divided as follows: 1st place - 70%, 2nd place - 30%
Mini Rebels Cheer Clinic , Sign Up Link: https://forms.gle/8UozJ6SptHX2ZDvK9
Save the Date: FSA Sponsored "Mommy & Me" Event
St. Gilbert is looking for tennis ball donations; we put tennis balls on the legs of our chairs throughout the school to save our floors from scratches. If you know anyone who works for a tennis program that gets rid of large amounts of used tennis balls, we take donations through the school year and into summer!
Summer Camp Flier: Liberty Prairie Summer Camp
March 12, 2025
March Madness Bracket Pool 2025
Calling all March Madness fans!
SGS Madness is back! Join our NCAA Mens Basketball Tourney pool by entering your bracket here or via the CBS Sports app. Last year we had 79 contestants, this is a fun community event. Please spread the word!! Friends, family, and students are welcomed to play!
Please share the site link by forwarding this message.
The password to join = rebels (all lowercase).
$30 per entry, paid via Zelle at: zelle@stgilbertschool.org
You may also pay at the school office using cash or check.
** Fees must be received by Mar 20 or your entry may be disqualified
Half the fees will go to SGS improvements; the other half is prize money, divided as follows: 1st place - 70%, 2nd place - 30%
See Thursday Tidbits email for additional information.
March 6, 2025
Thursday Tidbits
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Yesterday, the entire school body attended mass and received ashes. We have officially entered into the Lenten Season. As a school, the Student Council is leading each grade level in community outreach and almsgiving during Lent. Each grade will be selecting a charity that they would like to support. After Easter we will have a special all school assembly to show the entire school community what groups were helped and to share the success of our giving. We will conclude with a community “walk” to signify that we care about others in our community that need our help and assistance. We are part of a larger whole. Our Theme for this group project is: SGS....Sharing our Giving Successes. This assembly and community walk will be replacing the all school retreat for this year. We will need parent volunteers to help supervise the “walk” so stay tuned for that!
I want to formally thank our SGS Rocks Trivia team for putting together a fun adult game night last weekend; Nicole Beshel, Dee Schneider, Kelly Burke, Chloe Bustos, and Bennette Cunningham. We appreciate our event sponsors and donors who contributed to the success of this evening. The online bidding ended on Tuesday evening, and we thank all those who bid on an item(s). All proceeds benefit our families who need a bit of assistance in continuing to choose a Catholic Education for their children.
The weather has been on a bit of an up and down whirlwind, but it does look like we might get some snow tomorrow. Just a reminder that students must have boots, snow pants, jackets, hats, and gloves in order to play in the snow.
Peace,
Mrs. Kris Buckley, Principal
Calendar Reminders:
Friday 3/7 - Spirit Wear Day, JH Dance 6:00-8:00 (gym)
Saturday 3/8 - Daddy Daughter Dance 2:00-4:00 (gym)
Wednesday 3/12 - No Grayslake Bus (AM)
Thursday 3/13 - Winter Band Concert 6:00 pm (St. Joseph School-Libertyville)
SGS Sports Scene:
3/10 - Varsity BVB Home vs OLH 6:00 pm (gym)
3/11 - JV & Varsity BVB Home vs. St. Patrick 5:00/6:00/7:00 (gym)
3/13 - JV & Varsity BVB Away at St. Annie’s 6:00/7:00
Important Sports Note: All Girls & Boys Basketball Uniforms are due for turn in! Please wash them, and put them into a bag labeled with your child’s name and grade. Send to the office.
Other Bits.........
FSA Meeting:
Save the date: March FSA meeting
Date: March 12, 2025
Time: 630pm
Location: Zoom
Daddy Daughter Dance: Last Call!
Last call for SGS's Annual Daddy Daughter Dance that will take place Saturday March 8th from 2-4 PM in the SGS Gym - $30 per Daddy/Daughter, $5 for each additional daughter. Payment by check or Zelle. Please add a note with DDD for Zelle
Mini Rebel Cheer Clinic K-2
Sign up link: https://forms.gle/8UozJ6SptHX2ZDvK9
Chess Club: Spring.
Chess Club Information , register at http://www.chessutopia.org.
Grayslake St. Patrick's Day Parade
Parade details for students & families!
Vacation Bible School is coming.....registration details!
February 27, 2025
Thursday Tidbits
Dear Parents/Guardians,
It is hard to believe that February is soon coming to an end, and with it the end of Trimester #2. Report cards will arrive home next Friday. Please use this time to celebrate academic successes with your child. Talk to them about their progress on their iReady reading and math “paths.”
You received their iReady Diagnostic reports last week, but can see their scores and progress if you just ask your child to login to iReady and show you!
One of our Continuous School Improvement goals for this year is to provide valuable school related tips to parents each trimester. Last trimester I sent an article about the direct link between school attendance and student achievement. This trimester the focus is on teaching “Organizational Skills.” Students that can manage their school life; assignments, due dates, supplies, and schedules are more likely to be academically successful. We hope you will partner with us on the home front to help your child learn responsibility for age appropriate tasks related to school and home environments. They need practice and adult models to learn this valuable life skill. https://www.understood.org/en/articles/10-tips-to-help-get-your-child-organized
Putting on my AD hat right now....this is a reminder that we will have sports pictures for all the basketball teams, cheer squad, and boys volleyball this Friday starting at 5:00 (see your coach for your scheduled time.) I would appreciate it if basketball players would turn in their uniforms to me after pictures are taken. Uniforms should be cleaned in order to be turned in. If they need to be washed, they should be turned in after this evening, placed in a bag and labeled with the players name and grade, and sent through to the office. Basketball coaches who still have fobs will be turning those in at this time as well. Thank you for the great seasons we had this fall & winter!
Hope to see many of you at SGS Rocks Trivia this Saturday!
Mrs. Kris Buckley, Principal
Calendar Reminders:
2/27 - STEAM Night 5:00-7:00 (school gym & MPR)
2/28 - 80th Anniversary Shirt (1944) dress down, Sports Pictures starting at 5:00 (gym)
3/1 - SGS Rocks Trivia, doors open 6:00/Trivia rounds start 7:00 (gym)
3/5 - Ash Wednesday-All School Mass 8:00
3/7 - Report Cards go home, Spirit Wear Day, JH Dance 6:00-8:00 (gym)
SGS Sports Central:
7th & 8th Grade Boys Volleyball Team took 2nd place at POP Tourney
7th & 8th Grade Girls Basketball Team took 3rd place in Conference Tournament
3/3 - BVB Teams play away games at St. Patrick’s 5:00/6:00/7:00
Upcoming Events:
Grayslake Library Art Exhibition Night for SGS St. Gilbert Art Reception (Grayslake Library)
Junior High Dance JH Dance Information
Mini-Cheer Clinic Registration (Grades K-2) - Mini Rebels Cheer Camp ; link to register: https://forms.gle/8UozJ6SptHX2ZDvK9
Other Bits:
Trimester #3 Milk Order (school) Milk Order Form/3rd Trimester
Cup Stacking Sets - Parent Letter/Cup Stacking Sets , Speed Stacking Information
Youth Ministry -Teen Ministry Information
February 20, 2025
Thursday Tidbits
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We had a wonderful visit from the Superintendent of the Archdiocese of Chicago yesterday! Mr. Greg Richmond, presented us with certificates for the highest scores in the Catholic Schools in Lake County for; Ambitious Instruction and Supportive Environment. As he explained to the students, this means that they have excellent teachers who challenge them everyday, and that the students feel supported by their peers, teachers and staff at St. Gilbert. In addition to attending mass and seeing our students in action in leadership roles of; readers, altar servers, singers, and Student Council members, Mr. Richmond visited a couple preschool rooms, saw 4th graders in their gym class, visited with 5th graders during a Science lesson, and saw 8th graders along with their 1st grade buddies in the STEM Lab for a “frog robot derby.” He was very impressed with the overall appearance of the school, and admired lots of student work that was hanging in the halls.
This Friday and Saturday our 6-8 grade students will present Aladdin Jr. at Carmel Catholic High School at 7:00 pm each evening. Tickets are available at the door if you would like to attend. Word on the “street” is that it should be a magical show!
Enjoy the sunshine!
Mrs. Kris Buckley, Principal
Calendar Reminders:
Friday 2/21 - Spirit Wear Day, Aladdin @ 7:00 pm
Tuesday 2/25 - Panera Restaurant Day (FSA) Panera Day Fundraiser
Thursday 2/27 - STEAM Night 5:00-7:00 (Gym) STEAM Night Pizza pre-orders https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScs6b7jQURcFSsmLTUNsYgu5ELkqFt_SllxDTptV3pUYSLG7A/viewform?usp=sharing
Friday 2/28 - 80th Anniversary Shirt Dress Down Day
Saturday 3/1 - SGS Rocks Trivia Night -doors open at 6:00 pm. Trivia Night Registration
SGS Sports Central:
2/24 - 7th/8th Girls Basketball Conference Tournament: 1st Round @ St. Joe’s 6:00 pm
2/25 - Boys Volleyball Home games at 5:30 & 6:30
2/28 - Sports Pictures starting at 5:00 (Basketball, Cheer, Boys Volleyball)
Informational Fliers:
* Send in old palms to the office for burning of ashes by 2/26
SGS Rocks Trivia 2025- Tickets
St. Patrick's Day Parade (Grayslake's First!)
February 18, 2025
Upcoming Events!
It’s an exciting time of the year and we have a few things coming up in the next two weeks that we wanted to remind you about.
Aladdin Jr. -
Get ready for a magical adventure! The Jr. High students are performing Aladdin Jr. on February 21st & 22nd at 7 PM! Join us for a fun-filled evening of amazing performances. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable show! Tickets are on sale now at https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/sgsmusical2024/st-gilbert-school-presents-aladdin-jr .
Cheerleading Fundraiser -
We are fundraising for new cheer uniforms and to help with costs for cheer competitions next season. There are only a few days left of this popcorn fundraiser, so get your orders in now! (Sale ends 2/20) Click the link below, we appreciate your generosity!
https://popup.doublegood.com/s/yqdh6847
Steam Night
Join us for a family event February 27th from 5:00-7:00 in the gym. Teachers from each grade will have at least one STEAM station to try. This is for parents and children together, to explore and learn. Some stations will have take-home activities so bring a bag to carry items. We will have pizza and a drinks available. STEAM Night Menu Use this google.form to place orders to guarantee food. Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScs6b7jQURcFSsmLTUNsYgu5ELkqFt_SllxDTptV3pUYSLG7A/viewform?usp=sharing
SGS Rocks Trivia Night -
SGS Rocks Trivia Night is back! Join us for a night of fun on March 1st. This event is an adult only event where we have a night full of trivia and fun! This year, the class that has the most parents attending will win a pizza party! Tickets are on sale now. Purchase tickets at: https://SGSRocks2025.givesmart.com
If you can not attend but still want to donate consider donating to our SGS Rocks gift card donation: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0949AFAB2EA1F5C43-54892754-sgsrocks
February 13, 2025
Thursday Tidbits
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Love is in the air around SGS....today we had most of the Valentine’s Day parties for our homerooms, and students wore red, pink, and white....they looked so happy and enjoyed a fun lunch with their classmates. Thank you to our room parents who plan, and give of their time to make the day a special one! A reminder that tomorrow is a half-day with students leaving at 11:00. Aftercare will only be open for Preschoolers who regularly use this program. Teachers will be doing a quick second check-in conference for each student. This is also a long weekend due to President’s Day on Monday. Be safe, enjoy the snow, and hug your Valentine.
Mrs. Buckley, Principal
Calendar Reminders:
2/13 - Valentine’s Day Parties, iReady Diagnostic Results go home
2/14 - Dismissal at 11:00, 2nd Conference (phone/google meet), No Buses (Grayslake & Woodland AM & PM)
2/17 - No School-Presidents Day
2/19 - Superintendent Visit rescheduled 8-9:45, 8:00 am All School Mass
2/20 - Aladdin preview for students 12:30
2/21 & 2/22 - Aladdin performances both days at 7:00 pm @ Carmel Catholic Auditorium Aladdin Tickets
Spirit Wear Day (2/21)
SGS Sports Central:
Girls Basketball away @ Eastlake 6:00 & 7:00
Little Bits:
Family School Restaurant Night 2/25 Panera Day Fundraiser
Send in old palms by 2/26, these will be used for a March 3rd “burning of the palms” service/preparation of ashes for Ash Wednesday (attention: school office)
St. Gilbert teachers will be hosting our annual STEAM Night for families on 2/27 from 5:00-7:00, all ages are welcome. There will be various stations with STEAM activities to try, and we will again be selling a “pizza meal deal”. This is not a drop off event, but instead a time for parents and children to explore and learn together. Flier will be coming soon!
Sports pictures for Basketball, Volleyball and Cheer are scheduled for 2/28 beginning at 5:00....your coach will have sent your specific time....order forms will be sent home with athletes. Basketball teams will need to turn in uniforms after pictures are finished please.
SGS Rocks Trivia 2025- Tickets
February 11, 2025
School Closed Tomorrow 2/12/25: eLearning
Dear Parents/Guardians & Staff,
I have just received word that both our busing school districts (Grayslake & Woodland) will be closed to in-person school, and will be eLearning tomorrow (2/12). St. Gilbert will also be closed and will be eLearning for grades K-8. Look to your teachers for directions on work, and utilize the platforms of See Saw (grades K-2) and Google.Classroom (grades 3-8) for classwork. All after-school activities are cancelled for tomorrow.
Stay safe & warm,
Mrs. Kris Buckley, Principal
February 7, 2025
Superbowl Squares Fundraiser: Numbers Populated
Dear Families,
Thank you to all who supported this fundraiser! All our squares are filled, the lucky numbers have been populated.......enjoy the game!
Mrs. Buckley
SGS SUPER BOWL SQUARE FINAL NUMBERS – thanks to all who joined our pool! No more squares are available. Final squares with number assignments are attached! You can follow the winners online with the link below or using the attached PDF. Winners will be formally announced via email after the Super Bowl. Q1-Q3 = winner gets $350, reverse numbers wins $150 Q4 (or end of game if OT) wins $700, reverse numbers wins $300
Good luck to all participants!
February 6, 2025
Thursday Tidbits
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Next week Wednesday (2/12), we are scheduled to have a special visitor, the Superintendent of Archdiocese Schools, Mr. Greg Richmond. He will be attending mass with us, hearing from our Student Council representatives about our school’s service to others in need in our community, and he will be presenting St. Gilbert with a certificate recognizing our high scores from the 5 Essential Survey in “Ambitious Instruction” and “Supportive Environment.” We scored the highest among all the Catholic Schools in Lake County last year on these metrics. Mr. Richmond will visit a couple classrooms and speak with Fr. John and myself after mass. We cannot wait to show off our wonderful school, and the faith-filled hard work of our students. If you would like to join us for mass at 8:00, our doors are always open to parents, grandparents, and other family members. Remember, that I would like the students looking sharp in their uniforms, with hair combed, and friendly greetings at the ready.
Monday, February 10th is the date that our Business Manager, Sandra Garrity will begin moving families over in FACTS to the new grade for their students for the 2025-2026 school year. This process takes about a week, as she has to work with the data for each family separately. 2/10 was the deadline I gave for letting us know if you will not be returning for next year. A non-refundable family re enrollment fee of $150 will be added to FACTS as the account gets “rolled over.” For our preschool and kindergarten families that have not yet communicated their intentions for next year, please do so as soon as possible. We will begin accepting new applicants beginning March 1st. Space is very limited in preschool, so reserve your spot today!
Mrs. Garrity wanted me to convey the directions for retrieving your “Tax Statements”. She is not able to access this information for you, you will need to login to your personal FACTS account. Tax Summary Directions
Next week Friday 2/14 is a half day with dismissal at 11:00. This is a Second Conference that takes the form of a “quick 5 minute check-in” with parents for every student. Teachers will make phone calls, or set-up a google meet. Aftercare will only be open for preschool students that are enrolled for this service from 11:00-5:00.
Morning car drivers this paragraph is for you! I have received reports from Eastlake Farms neighbors that the four-way stop at “Summerset + Wicks” is being blocked by cars in the morning from all directions. Neighbors report that our cars are not even pulled off close to the curb to allow people who live in the homes in this neighborhood to get through the four-way stop. I can also see that cars are no longer heeding my directive to park in our large East lot to wait until about 7:10 to pull into the neighborhood, and are pulling way up towards our driveway on Wicks, further blocking the passing traffic and the ability of our buses to make a turn. Please, please try to be considerate of our neighbors, use the lot we have to wait in, or plan to arrive in the area no earlier than 7:10. I cannot walk back to Wicks St. everyday to remind drivers of the rules of the road, and everyone cannot be first. Our neighbors will begin to call the police because they are frustrated and prevented from getting out of their own homes to commute to work. I can see that traffic is moving on the streets behind us by 7:15, so this is a plea to our early arriving drop off drivers to adjust your arrival time to closer to 7:10.
Calendar Reminders:
Friday 2/7 - No School, Teacher Learning Day
Monday 2/10 - Non-Returning Student Deadline
Wednesday 2/12 - Superintendent’s Visit, 8:00 am Mass, No Grayslake Buses (AM)
Thursday 2/13 - Valentine’s Parties, iReady Diagnostic Winter goes home, 7th & 8th Advanced Lit students @ Shakespeare on Navy Pier.
Friday 2/14 - 11:00 Dismissal, Second Conference, No Grayslake or Woodland buses (AM & PM), Aftercare only for registered Preschoolers from 11:00-5:00.
Fliers:
Health Note from the School Nurse
SGS Rocks Trivia 2025- Tickets
February 5, 2025
The Big Game!
The "Big Game" is almost upon us......Super bowl Sunday, Chiefs vs. Eagles! Thank you to everyone who has purchased Super Bowl Squares to-date! We only have (20) squares remaining! Get in on the fun and you could be a WINNER!
SGS SUPER BOWL SQUARES - Calling football fans of all ages! Click here to join the SGS super bowl pool. $50/square, 2 winners per quarter, and 50% of proceeds go to SGS. Please share our registration link with friends and family, all are welcome!
Payments made via Zelle at zelle@stgilbertschool.org. For more details, click here.
Thank you again everyone...go Eagles!
Mrs. Buckley, Principal
January 30, 2025
Thursday Tidbits
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Today is “Vocations Day” (dress like a Saint or Patron) for CSW. Many heavenly saints are walking around St. Gilbert School (watch social media for some shares!) I have seen many parents coming to visit and give presentations to classrooms about their vocations. It is an exciting day as we come to the end of our week long Catholic Schools Week celebration. Tomorrow’s theme day is appreciate our “Catholic School Teachers.” FSA will be putting on a lunch to treat them, but students could write a little note, make a picture, bring a flower, or a small treat for their teacher to show their love and appreciation, if they desire. I know I am thankful for the excellent teachers that grace the halls of St. Gilbert; they are faith- filled, dedicated, creative, loving, and strive to be the best at their vocation every day for our students.
For those of you new to our school, our next adult social event will be SGS Rocks Trivia night on March 1st. This is a casual evening for adults (21 and over) to socialize with friends, test their brains with some trivia, and support St. Gilbert. Any profit from this event goes towards our “SGS Scholarship Fund” which helps qualifying families with tuition assistance, and also offsets some of the first responder, and teaching staff discounts that are given to our families. I have included the link to tickets and sponsorship information. I hope to see many of you at this event- let’s fill the gym to capacity!
SGS Rocks Trivia 2025- Tickets
Grateful for hints of Spring!
Mrs. Kris Buckley, Principal
Calendar Reminders:
Thursday 2/6 - Spirit Wear Day (moved from Friday due to day off)
Friday 2/7 - No School-Archdiocese Teacher PD
SGS Sports Central
* Our 8th grade boys basketball team won their Conference Championship! Congratulations to the boys and dedicated coaches! Go Rebels!
Tonight (1/30): Girls Basketball games 5:00/6:00 home
Monday (2/3): Last home games for Girls Basketball 5:30/6:30
Super Bowl Squares Progress:
Thanks to your recent response to the push for our Super bowl Fundraiser, we now have 50% of our 100 squares sold- that means we have 50 more to go between now and the Super Bowl! We can do it! Get in on the fun and have some numbers to root for at game time!
SGS SUPER BOWL SQUARES - Calling football fans of all ages! Click here to join the SGS super bowl pool. $50/square, 2 winners per quarter, and 50% of proceeds go to SGS. Please share our registration link with friends and family, all are welcome!
Payments made via Zelle at zelle@stgilbertschool.org. For more details, click here.
Other Bits:
1st & 2nd Art Club is at capacity and is now closed. No more registrations will be accepted.
SGS Musical is coming.......get your tickets now for Aladdin!
CSW Tommy Hilfiger Uniform Coupon
January 28, 2025
Superbowl Squares "Fun" raiser!
Families,
Now that the opponents are set for a Superbowl matchup between the Chiefs and the Eagles, we would love for everyone to be part of our Superbowl Square fun! Help us to fill our 100 squares, we are a third of the way there. Funds will be going towards the Front Office Vestibule project, whose bid came in over $100,000. We all want our building to be as secure and attractive as possible.
May your favorite team win!
Mrs. Buckley, Principal
SGS SUPER BOWL SQUARES - Calling football fans of all ages! Click here to join the SGS super bowl pool. $50/square, 2 winners per quarter, and 50% of proceeds go to SGS. Please share our registration link with friends and family, all are welcome!
Payments made via Zelle at zelle@stgilbertschool.org. For more details, click here.
January 23, 2025
Thursday Tidbits
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We are finishing up our Winter Diagnostic iReady Testing this week, and are preparing for our celebration of Catholic Schools Week that begins with our Open House on Sunday 1/26. For our current families, we hope you will join us at 11:00 mass as we focus on the blessing of “Grandparents.” After mass there will be coffee and treats in the gym to celebrate the Grandparents and all Volunteers that help in any fashion at our school. The Scholastic Book Fair will be open in the Multi-Purpose Room, and families are welcome to check out each student’s classroom. The Open House runs from 11:30-1:00 for current families. We have tours for prospective families going on from 9:30-11:30 (by appointment). For our current preschool families please let us know if your child will be returning and what program selection you are interested in, so that we can track openings with more accuracy. We do have over 25 families coming to tour our Preschool & Kindergarten programs this Sunday. Spots will be reserved for current families before acceptance of new applicants, but we must know of your interest.
God Bless our school,
Mrs. Kris Buckley, Principal
Calendar Reminders:
1/25 - Carmel Math Competition
1/26 - Open House 11:30-1:00, Grandparent/Family Mass 11:00, Book Fair open during/after all masses
1/27 - "Celebrate our Community" (letters & treats to First Responders/Community Helpers)
1/28 - "Celebrate our Students" (student dress down day, no homework/test day, game time)
1/29 - "Celebrate our Nation" (Patriotic mass w/Color Guard & Military Remembrance Presentation), GCHS 8th Grade Counselor Meetings (morning)
1/30 - "Celebrate Vocations" (presentations on vocations in classrooms, Dress Like a Saint or Patron Day)
1/31 - "Celebrate Teachers & Staff" (staff dress down day & lunch from FSA), gym classes have a special presentation today.
SGS Sports Central:
1/28 - 8th Grade Boys Basketball Conference Final; games 6:00/7:00
1/30 - Girls Basketball home 5:00/6:00
2/3 - Girls Basketball home 5:30/6:30
=== ANNOUNCEMENT ===
SGS SUPER BOWL SQUARES - Calling football fans of all ages! Click here to join the SGS super bowl pool. $50/square, 2 winners per quarter, and 50% of proceeds go to SGS. Please share our registration link with friends and family, all are welcome!
Payments made via Zelle at zelle@stgilbertschool.org. For more details, click here.
Fliers:
Gurnee Park District/Pool Passes
January 20, 2025
E-Learning for January 21 - Cold Weather Closure
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21st will be an E-Learning Day for St. Gilbert School. The school building and office will be closed. Please check your email for messages from teachers regarding work that students can complete during the day. Students in grades K-2 will be using SeeSaw, and grades 3-8 will use Google.Classroom to retrieve work that teachers have posted. Teachers will be available from 8:00-1:00 to answer questions and offer assistance with assignments.
Please stay warm and safe.
Mrs. Kris Buckley, Principal
January 16, 2025
Thursday Tidbits
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Winter iReady testing is going well for grades K-8, next week we will be doing our reading segment. Continue to have students rested, on time for school, and having eaten something for breakfast so that their bodies and brains can focus on doing their very best.
Plans are formalized for Catholic Schools Week and you can read all about it here: CSW Schedule 2025
Continue to send any family military pictures through 1/22 to social.media@stgilbertschool.org.
Students will be carrying these in during our All School Mass on Wednesday 1/29 (Celebrate Our Nation Day). Our choir will be singing patriotic songs and I would also like to extend a special invitation for each choir member to have a “special adult guest” sing with them in the choir section. Our student choir is a real treasure to the school every Wednesday and this will be a special treat for all their hard work!
Vocation Day is January 30th and we are planing an all school “dress like a saint” activity: Saint Dress Up Explanation , Dress Up Examples
We are very excited about all the wonderful plans for CSW and can’t wait to celebrate with all of you!
Mrs. Kris Buckley, Principal
SGS Fundraiser Focus:
SGS SUPER BOWL SQUARES - Calling football fans of all ages! Click here to join the SGS super bowl pool. $50/square, 2 winners per quarter, and 50% of proceeds go to SGS. Please share our registration link with friends and family, all are welcome!
Payments made via Zelle at zelle@stgilbertschool.org. For more details, click here.
Calendar Reminders:
Friday 1/17 - Spirit Wear Day, Robotics Team Competition 3:30-6:00, JH Dance 6:00-8:00
Monday 1/20 - No School-MLK Day
Friday 1/24 - Spelling Bee 12:00
Saturday 1/25 - Carmel Math Competition
Sunday 1/26 - Catholic Schools Week Begins, Open House & Tours for prospective students 9:30-11:30, Grandparents Mass 11:00, Open House for current students 12:00-1:00, Scholastic Book Fair during all masses, “Thank You to Grandparents & all Volunteers”- light refreshments in the gym 12:00-1:00 sponsored by Student Council.
SGS Sports Central:
Thursday 1/16 - Girls Basketball home games 5:30 & 6:30
1/16-1/19 - 8th Grade Boys Basketball in tournament at St. Raymond’s
Tuesday 1/21 - SGS Hosting first round of 7th grade Conference Games, 6:00/7:00/8:00 (Teams TBD)
Fliers:
Knights of Columbus Blood Drive
Girl Scouts Ages 10-17 Open House
January 9, 2025
Thursday Tidbits
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Happy 2025! We were so happy to welcome our wonderful students back this week as we head into the second half of the school year! A special thank you from me and their teachers for sending them “all bundled up” and prepared to go outside for recess in the chilly weather. It looks like the cold weather will be continuing through next week. All grades go outside daily for recess unless the real or feel temperature drops below zero. It appears that many students received Ugg boots/slippers at Christmas. Ugg boots can be worn for outside wear, but students must have normal shoes/tennis shoes for wear throughout the building and for their gym classes. See Handbook re: Shoes below:
Handbook re: Shoes. Dress shoes or gym shoes are permitted. Shoes are to be clean. Students may not deface shoes with marker. If shoes have laces, they should be laced and tied or closed with Velcro or shoestrings at all times. Backless shoes, clogs, sandals, platforms, Birkenstocks, Crocs, Ugg Boots or other “fashion” boots and heels are not permitted.
Next week we will have iReady Diagnostic Testing for the winter session. Tests begin on Monday morning and will continue all week. Please be sure your students get plenty of sleep, eat a good breakfast, and bring a snack for the day. We want them to do their very
best, and show us all that they have learned so far this school year!
We are busy preparing for Catholic Schools Week which occurs January 26-January 31. You will hear more about each day and our plans very soon, but right now I am asking for pictures of any military members from your family to be sent electronically to social.media@stgilbertschool.org Please do not send in original pictures, a photo of a picture is desired. We are creating some special “stars” for our celebration of the “Nation Day” and need to prep these in advance.
Please add to your family calendar: Open House on January 26th from 12:00-1:00, after our “Grandparents' Mass” at 11:00 in church.
Second annual Superbowl Squares Fundraiser! Get your Superbowl Squares today!
Prayers for a wonderful start of 2025!
Mrs. Kris Buckley, Principal
Calendar Reminders:
Monday 1/13 - Winter iReady Diagnostic testing begins-runs through the entire week
Tuesday 1/14 - School Board Meeting @ First Draft 6:30 pm
Wednesday 1/15 - No Grayslake Buses (AM)
Friday 1/17 - Grades 5-8 Robotics Team Competition 3:30-6:00, JH Dance 6:00-8:00 (6-8 grade)
Monday 1/20 - No School-MLK Day
SGS Sports Central:
7th & 8th Grade Boys Basketball teams playing in a tournament at Prince of Peace all weekend.
Home games on 1/16- both Girls Teams-games start at 5:30
Fliers:
German Club-Winter Session 2025
Family School Upcoming Events 2025
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Thursday Tidbits July 2024 through September 2024
Thursday Tidbits October 2024 through December 2024