Grades 8-11: PSATs are October 18
PSAT School Day testing will take place in school on Wednesday, October 18. Registration for the PSAT is not required.
- All students in grades 8-11 will take the PSATs during the school day.
Miss Lewis reminds students to get a good night's rest the night before testing, and remember to fuel up by having a good breakfast in the morning.
Students taking the PSATs may be dismissed early with written permission from their parent or guardian on the day of the test.
Watch for a letter from Miss Lewis with more information about PSAT School Day in the next week.
Back By Popular Demand!
Fall Coffee House will return on Thursday, 11/9 in the TGS school library at 6.30 pm. Open to all grades, the Fall Coffee House is an evening of the arts-- music, poetry, and more. However, only high school students may perform at this open mic style event. If you are a high school student who would like to perform, you can find a signup sheet in front of room 308. Please be sure to submit your sign up sheet to Mrs. Daniele by Tuesday, 10/31. For questions, email her at danielef@gilbertschool.org.
Hive Time for 7th Graders
Post-Secondary Planning with Seniors
GRADES 9 - 12: Workforce Opportunities Career Fair 11/1
On November 1, the School Counseling and Career/Tech Ed departments will be taking 50 high school students to the Aerospace Components Manufacturing Workforce Opportunities Career Fair at the Hartford Convention Center. The goal of this trip is to make students and their families aware of the wide array of employment opportunities and well-paying careers available in the local aerospace industry. Students will have the opportunity to meet representatives from over 90 local aerospace firms to learn about what employees look for when hiring new employees and the leading-edge technologies that modern manufacturers are using. Attending students will also visit the University of Hartford and take a campus tour. Students in grades 9-12 have an opportunity to sign up and attend this exciting event! See your counselor for more info, and to sign up!
SENIORS: Connecticut Automatic Admissions Program (CAAP) Update
Seniors, are you considering applying to one of these Connecticut schools for college?
- Central Connecticut State University
- Eastern Connecticut State University
- Southern Connecticut State University
- Western Connecticut State University
- Mitchell College
- University of Bridgeport
- University of New Haven
- University of Saint Joseph
If so, we have GREAT NEWS! You may be eligible for the Connecticut Automatic Admissions Program, or CAAP. And, CAAP has now partnered with the Common App for a more streamlined application process, too! What is CAAP exactly? Essentially, it's automatic acceptance to any of the schools listed above if you meet certain eligibility criteria. If you qualify, the applications to those schools are also FREE! Click HERE to learn more about CAAP, and connect with your Gilbert counselor after 10/13 to see if you're eligible!
College Rep Visits at Gilbert
Admissions Reps for the colleges/universities listed below will be visiting The Gilbert School this fall. College rep visits are for junior and senior students, and will take place in the library. Students should check their emails for the college visit sign-up forms. Students are responsible for all missed classwork. Check Naviance for an updated list of schools, as additional colleges/universities may be added!
- 10/2 - Central Connecticut State University - 12:30 PM
- 10/3 - Savannah College of Art & Design - SCAD - 8:00 AM
- 10/6 - University of New Haven - 10:30 AM
- 10/13 - Endicott College - 10:30 AM
- 10/16 - University of Connecticut - 11:00 AM
- 10/17 - Emmanuel College - 12:00 PM
- 10/24 - Dean College - 11:00 AM
- 10/26 - Sacred Heart University - 11:00 AM
- 11/3 - Westfield State University - 12:00 PM
- 11/6 - Rutgers University-New Brunswick - 9:15 AM
- 11/6 - Quinnipiac University - 1:00 PM
- 11/17 - Southern Connecticut State University - 10:30 AM
Questions? Contact your counselor, or Mrs. Kirsch in Guidance.
SENIORS: Apply FREE To The Connecticut State Universities On 11/15
In an effort to minimize the expense of applying to college, all five of the Connecticut State Universities will offer an application fee waiver for Connecticut residents on Wednesday, November 15. That's great news for seniors applying to Central, Eastern, Southern, Western and UCONN through the Common App.
To qualify, seniors should complete and submit your completed Common App on 11/15 to CCSU, ECSU, SCSU, WCSU and/or UCONN, and select the "Application Fee Free Day" waiver for Connecticut Residents. Usually, it would set you back $50 per application to apply to any of the sister schools, and $80 to apply to the University of Connecticut. That's a potential cost savings of $280 if you're applying to all five schools. But don't delay - the free application is a one-day-only event! Stay tuned for more information.
SENIORS: The FAFSA Opens in December
Connecticut College Bound (#CTCollegeBound) is an initiative created through a partnership with the Connecticut State Department of Education, the College Board, New Haven Promise, the Connecticut Association of Financial Aid Administrators (CAPFAA), the Connecticut Conference of Independent Colleges, the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities, ECMC The College Place, and the University of Connecticut. These organizations have joined forces to host FREE FAFSA workshops for students and their families.
Financial aid professionals will be available to help students and families navigate the process of need-based federal aid. Those who sign up will receive a checklist of items that they will need to successfully complete the process. Virtual workshops and designated in-person workshops are open to all high school students. Click on the button below for more info about upcoming workshops.
FRESHMEN, SOPHOMORES, & JUNIORS: Get FREE Customized Online SAT Prep
Khan Academy, in conjunction with College Board, is offering free customized SAT prep based on a student's performance on the PSAT. Generated SAT practice is tailored specifically to focus on those areas in which the student requires the most practice. Click on the button below to find out more information!
GRADES 9-11: SAT & ACT Test Dates
In spring 2024, all junior students will participate in the Connecticut SAT School Day here at The Gilbert School. However, any student (not just juniors!) can register online to take the SAT and/or to take the ACT throughout the year - as many times as you choose. Like anything else, the more you practice, the better you'll get!
*Please note that The Gilbert School is no longer a testing site and will not be hosting SAT testing on alternate dates.
GRADES 9-12: Upcoming College Fairs
Hundreds of colleges and universities from the US and worldwide will be ready and waiting to talk with you at an upcoming in-person college fair. Don't miss these free, one-day events for high school students and families. See the info about the next fair below.
- NEACAC College Fairs, various Fall dates & locations
Physicals for Students in Grades 7 & 9 Due By 10/15
Reminder: all students in Grades 7 & 9 need to have a physical examination by their physician. “Blue” physical forms should be submitted to the nurse’s office by October 15. The physical forms can be found in physician’s offices, TGS main office and nurse's office, and the website. If you have any questions regarding this State mandated requirement, please contact the nurse. If your child has already had a physical and you would like to have your physician fax a copy, the confidential direct fax number is 860 738 9651.
An Important Note From The Main Office
Senior Parents/Guardians: Buy An Ad For Your Senior
