SGB Week Ahead

HOLY WEEK

The most Holy Week of our faith began today with Palm Sunday. While it is a short school week, our faith is focused on the Easter Triddum. The three sacred liturgical days begin on Holy Thursday, then Good Friday and finally Jesus' resurrection on Easter Sunday. As our upcoming Spring vacation brings joy and time with family and friends, it's important for us as Catholics to remained focus on this important time in our faith. I encourage our SGB families to take part in the events in your parishes this Holy Week. I also found this beautiful message from Pope Francis and I hope you find it helpful as you prepare for Easter with your family. Click here to listen to Pope Francis.

NYS TESTING - ELA

SGB Students will be participating in the New York State ELA Tests after Spring break. This year, all students in Grades 3-8 will be taking COMPUTER-BASED TESTS (CBT) for the NYS ELA Tests. Each class has been familiarizing themselves with how this works through the use of practice tests.

The testing schedule is as follows:

• Grades 6-8 - Wednesday, April 10 and Thursday, April 11
• Grades 4 & 5 - Monday, April 15 and Tuesday, April 16
• Grade 3 - Wednesday, April 17 and Thursday, April 18

INFORMATION REGARDING TESTING:

• Students should eat a healthy breakfast (as usual!).
• Students should bring a healthy snack and water bottle each day of testing.
• Students will wear their gym uniforms and participate in physical activities prior to test taking.
• Students must arrive on time at 8am.
• Physical activities will be from 8:15-8:45am each morning of testing for grades 3-8.
• Testing will be from 9am - 11:30am.

All students WHO WILL NOT BE TAKING THE NY STATE ELA TESTS will remain home until 12pm.

At 12pm, students will join their classes at recess (grades 3) or lunch (grades 4-8) after signing in at the office. Students will be marked late, but not absent on these two days.

Students who come to school will be administered the state tests, as we do not have the staff to accommodate non-test taking students. If your child will not be participating in the NYS ELA test, please click here to complete the form. ONCE THE FORM IS COMPLETE, YOU DO NOT NEED TO DO ANYTHING ELSE.

SPRING MAP Testing

Students will also participate in the final round of MAP testing this Spring. This is a formal assessment that shows the growth our students have achieved from their Fall and Winter MAP Assessments. Classroom teachers will inform you of your child's testing dates.

SGB SPRING UNIFORMS

Students will begin wearing their SGB Spring Uniforms when they return from the Easter/Spring break on April 8. If you need any items please check out https://flynnohara.com/

SGB THEATER - ANNIE JR. PARENTS

Please see info below regarding VOLUNTEER SIGN UPS!

REGISTRATION

FOR 2024-2025 SGB SCHOOL YEAR

Registration is currently in progress for next year! Please spread the word with friends or neighbors who may be looking for an alternative education for their child/children. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER.

The deadline for transportation and BOOKS

All information/forms went home in a special IRIS ALERT.

Please call us if you have any questions at 845-947-1330.

THE ARCHDIOCESE of NEW YORK also offers a REFERRAL PROGRAM. Click below to find out how to recommend SGB and also receive a discount when someone you recommend registers! Keep spreading the word about SGB!

From everyone at St. Gregory Barbarigo School, we wish you and your loved ones a very blessed Holy Week and a Happy Easter!

God bless,

Ms. Clarke

Classes will be going to 9am Mass at SGB Church during Lent on the following days. Classroom teachers will confirm with families.

Lenten Daily Mass Tentative Schedule

• Mondays 9am - Grades K and 2nd, (4th & 5th - based on classroom schedule if possible)

• Tuesdays 9am - Grades 1st and 3rd, (6-8th - based on classroom schedule if possible)

MONDAY, 3/25

• SGB Theater rehearsal

TUESDAY, 3/26

• DRESS DOWN DAY - $5 (Proceeds go towards helping the 8th grade graduating class with Spring activities/events). Donations can be make using Blackbaud or students may bring in cash for your convenience.

THURSDAY, 3/28

• SCHOOL CLOSED (HOLY THURSDAY) - SPRING VACATION BEGINS...

FRIDAY, 3/29

• SCHOOL CLOSED (GOOD FRIDAY)

SPRING VACATION - Thursday, March 28 - school resumes Monday, April 8

For more info on upcoming dates, please use our SGB Calendar located on our website. (Located half way down on the home page to the right of our daily online school prayers.)

Timeline:

3/25 - Rehearsals - COSTUME and PROP CHECK

Students should bring their costumes and props in a shopping bag labeled with their name on it. Cast members should also have a copy of their COSTUME SHEET that is marked with what they have and what they need.

Please click below for PARENT VOLUNTEER SIGN UPS!

4/8 Run thru Cast A (2:30-6pm)

4/15 Run thru Cast B (2:30-6pm)

4/22- Dress Rehearsal Cast A (2:30-6pm) ONLY

4/25 - Dress Rehearsal Cast B (2:30-6pm) ONLY

4/26 - CAST A Performance #1 @ 7pm

4/27 - CAST A Performance #2 @ 4pm and CAST B Performance #3 at 7pm

4/28 - CAST B Performance #4 @ 2pm

1. Download your child's costume info for his/her role.

2. Fill out the information.

3. Send in the completed form on MARCH 25.

4. ON MARCH 25, Your child should bring all his/her costumes and props in a shopping bag labeled with your child's name. PLEASE LABEL ALL COSTUME PIECES.

1. SGB QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS

As always, if there 's any way we can help your child/family, please don't hesitate to reach out as we are eager to assist you.

CONTACT INFO:

• Please first contact your child's classroom teacher through email or leave a message with the main office at 845-947-1330.
• Once the classroom teacher has had an opportunity to address your question or concern, if it's still unresolved please contact SGB's Principal, Ms. Clarke, through email (noreen.clarke@stgregorybarbarigoschool.org) or call the main office at 845-947-1330 for further assistance.
• If you should require additional assistance with any concerns related to our school after meeting with Ms. Clarke, please contact Mrs. Cathleen Cassel, our Regional Superintendent for the Archdiocese of New York at (845) 831-3073.

We are a team and our first priority is providing an excellent academic and faith-based education for our students in a safe and nurturing environment at St. Gregory Barbarigo School.

Thank you for all your support!

2. CHANGES in DISMISSAL or ABSENCES

• Please complete the online form to notify the SGB Staff of any changes in your child's dismissal or if your child will be absent. Any child who is absent for 3 or more days must have a note from a doctor upon return. Thank you!

3. PARKING

• Please avoid parking in the teachers' parking lot. There is available parking in the church parking lot if you should arrive early. Please wait there until your child's drop off time.

4. VISITING SGB & NEW SIGN IN

• In an effort to keep our school safe and know when guests are in the building at all times, ALL adults will sign in when they enter.

For your convenience, you can sign in using:

1. The NEW SGB APP (Click here to download)

2. The QR Code on the front door.

3. The laptop in the lobby.