St. Gabriel Catholic School
2227 Parkway Dr.   Burlington, ON   L7P 1S9
tel: (905) 332-3333    fax: (905) 332-7566


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...Developing Mind, Body and Spirit
 
 
 
Helping Hands for Haiti
Lenten Campaign
(see details below) 
 
 

 SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

FRENCH PUBLIC SPEAKING WINNERS - Congratulations to the Extended French Public Speaking winners, grade 6 student Madison K. for her speech Mes Vacances a Hawaii and grade 8 student Madelyn B for her speech  Le stereotype des Blondes. These students will continue on to the Regional French Public Speaking Competition that will be held on Thursday, April 8th, 2010 at St. Marguerite School in Oakville.

CONGRATULATIONS TO GRADE 6 STUDENT FELICIA C. who will be representing St. Gabriel's on March 25 at the Regional English Public Speaking Competition.  Felicia was chosen from the Grade 4 - 8 finalists for her speech on How Technology is Affecting Our World.

HCDSB "SHARING THE SPIRIT" AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - Grade 8 student Nicole B. is this year's recipient from St. Gabriel School for the Sharing the Spirit Award. The purpose of the award is to recognize the outstanding work and contributions of students in Catholic schools in Halton. Nicole was selected according to the following criteria: exemplary Catholic leadership qualities, commitment to family, involvement in school affairs, relationship with staff and students, and involvement in community activities.

SPIRIT OF INCLUSION AWARD- Isabella M.G.  is St. Gabriel's 2010 recipient of the Spirit of Inclusion Award. This award is for a student who demonstrates the following: involved in extra-curricular activities; demonstrates acts of friendship; exhibits strong school spirit committed to school activities; teachers & staff support the nomination; is a builder of school community; is involved in the spiritual life of the school; has an excellent attitude & spirit in meeting challenges; causes others to be valued & included, recognizing schoolmates as unique, each with contributions to make to the community.

HELPING HANDS FOR HAITI LENTEN CAMPAIGN -  Students will be able to purchase a helping hand for $5 which will be placed on their classroom door.  Throughout the Lenten season we will watch our efforts grow as we continue to remember and pray for the victims and their families.

TRIPLE P - POSITIVE PARENTING PROGRAM is a program that promotes good communication and strong relationships between parents and their children.  Triple P seminars and groups will be provided by practitioners in your community on the following dates...more

STRATEGIES TO MANAGE CHALLENGING BEHAVIOURS - Tuesday March 23, this free seminar will help parents of children aged 7-13 years develop positive family relationships, reflect on their current parenting style, learn strategies to prevent and manage difficult behaviours, and learn more about other parenting community resources...more

AT HOME ALONE WORKSHOP - March 30 or April 13, this free workshop is designed to help families prepare their 10-14 year old to be at home alone safely. Child(ren) and parent(s) MUST attend together...more

THE HCDSB IS CURRENTLY WORKING to develop a new Board website. We ask that you take this short survey to let us know what you think about our current website and provide us with information to help us design our new website to better meet your needs. This survey will take less than 2 minutes to complete. To access the survery click here.

THE REGION OF HALTON OFFERS CHILD CARE SUBSIBY, or financial assistance with the cost of child care, to Halton families who are working, attending school, or looking for work. For this school year...more

FREE REAL-TIME MATH TUTORING - grade 7 to 10 math students at Halton Catholic District School Board now have access to 20 hours a week of free online math tutoring to help them improve and succeed in math...more

H1N1 FLU VIRUS - For updated information on the H1N1 Flu Virus, please visit the HCDSB link - H1N1 Flu Virus



 
 
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Volunteers don't get paid, not because they're worthless, but because they're priceless.  ~Sherry Anderson  (Thanks, Kathy)


Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.  ~Elizabeth Andrew

“If you’ve given a dollar, you are part of the Marathon of Hope .”  ~ Terry Fox

    I Like this quote I dislike this quote“Even if I don't finish, we need others to continue. It's got to keep going without me.” ~ Terry Fox

"Even though I'm not running anymore, we still have to try to find a cure for cancer"~ Terry Fox, September 2,1980

THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE  - We will be collecting food from October 1 – 8. We need  your help!  Please donate generously. You can make a difference!

ENTERTAINMENT BOOK '09 FUNDRAISER - Proceeds from this fundraiser will be used for our school library.  Cost of the book is $35, (make cheques payable to St. Gabriel School).  Please return the payment or sample book by October 9.  If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Spoto.

FRENCH IMMERSION REGISTRATION for grade 5 in September 2009 will take place at St. Gabriel School on Tue. January 27 and Wed. January 28, 2009.  9:00am - Noon & 1:30pm - 5:00pm.  Registration is open to all Burlington students currently in grade 4.  Visit the French Immersion page for more details on this program.

NEW JK/SK REGISTRATION for September 2009 will take place at St. Gabriel School on Tue. January 27 and Wed. January 28, 2009.  9:00am - Noon & 1:30pm - 5:00pm.  Click here for more details.
  		 


Principal: Camillo Cipriano
Vice Principal: Tami Browne


        SCHOOL HOURS  

8:15

entrance bell

9:45-10:00

recess grades 1-6

10:00-10:15

recess grades 7-8

10:50

am jk/sk dismissal

11:20-12:20

lunch/recess

1:45-2:00

recess grades 1-6

2:50

dismissal

 

 UPCOMING EVENTS
March 15- 19
March Break - Schools are closed
Tuesday March 23
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Grades 3-8
 
Seminar - Strategies to Manage Challenging Behaviours 7pm @ Central Library
(see details under School Announcements)
Wednesday March 24
Pizza Day
Thursday March 25
MS Read-a-thon Asemblies
JK- Gr 5 1:05pm
Gr 6 - 8  1:45pm
 
Spirit Day: Wear red for MS Read-a-thon
Friday March 26
D.A.R.E. Grad 8:30am Gym A
Monday March 29
JK/SK Trip to Halton Safety Village
 
Presentation on Diversity
Grade 6-8 Gym A 10:30am
Tuesday March 30
At Home Alone Workshop 7pm
(see details under School Announcements) 
Wednesday March 31
Report cards go home
 
Pizza Day