I hope...

🧘🏻 you caught up on rest.

📖 you read a great book.

🍿 you saw a fun movie.

🌳 you spent time outdoors.

🚌 ...and didn't think about school (well, maybe a little!)

Here's all the information you need in advance of our return. I'm so excited to see you soon! 👋

Mrs. Sara Wade

Come start the new year & meet your teachers!

On Monday, August 19th from 1:00-2:30 pm and 5:00-6:30 pm we will provide parents and students an opportunity to meet their teacher, see the classroom, as well as get their desks or cubbies organized. You may choose which time you would like to attend.

Please refer to your student’s supply list regarding what items to bring to the open house. Supply lists were sent home in report card envelopes and can be found on the school’s website (www.stgerardlansing.org) or available in the school office as well. A school store will be open at the base of the steps in Father Weber Hall for hard to find items such as school planners, directories, recorders etc.

After the open house, enjoy an ice cream treat to support our 8th grade Washington DC trip!

Morning Drop Off: Car line drop off begins at 7:30 am. There is NO supervision before 7:30 am. Students should NOT be dropped off earlier than 7:30! Students will enter the building at 7:45 am to start their day.

Afternoon Pick Up: Students will be dismissed at 2:45 pm. Only students grades 5 and above, or younger students escorted by an older student may use the lower lot for pick up to ensure the safety of our young learners.

See the car line map attached as well as additional information on our school website.

A few reminders:

~Shorts may be worn to start the year until October 1st.

~Dress shoes, loafers, Sperry's or tennis shoes may be worn as uniform shoes as long as they are solid color. Tennis shoes must be black in color ONLY along with the sole. Any brand of tennis shoe is acceptable as long as they are completely black in color.

~Socks must be solid in color.

~Navy blue or black leggings are optional for girls grades K-8 for under the jumper or skirt. No pajama pants underneath jumpers or skirts.

See the handbook on our website for further information. Thank you for your cooperation!

My APlus Uniforms on Saginaw Hwy. along with the Used Uniform Closet offer all your uniform needs!

The Used Uniform Sale is Tuesday, August 6th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Music & Band Program! You may bring your child along for fittings if you choose.

Hot lunch will be available beginning Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024. Students will need to bring a sack lunch and drink the first week of school (Wednesday, August 21st- Thursday, August 29th). Hot lunch is ordered and paid for on a monthly basis. Our menu for September is attached to the newsletter and will be available to order online August 18th - 25th. If you do not place your order by midnight of August 25th, you will not be able to place an order until September 18th - 25th for October’s lunch. There are no exceptions to the timeline! The 18th-25th are also marked on the 2024-2025 school calendar, as well as the calendar under "Hot Lunch" on the school's website.

Please note that our hot lunch price is $3.75 and includes one milk.

An extra entree - $1.25

Milk only - $.50

To locate the September hot lunch menu for ordering purposes, you will need to go to our website, stgerardlansing.org. Click on the “Resources” link on the top header bar and follow to the hot lunch link. You may also go directly to www.orgsonline.com.

If you ordered last year, you are not a first time user. Your account is still active. Use last year’s login information; it has not changed. If this is your first time using our system, you will need to enter our school code (38SGSNC) to activate your account. Please follow the account activation instructions on the website. If you do not wish to pay online, your check for lunches ordered will need to be in the school office no later than 26th of each month. If you have problems ordering hot lunch, please call us in the school office at 321-6126. Please do not select the “get help” option on the website as you will not be able to “get much help” there!

If you are new to St. Gerard:

A preschool, kindergarten, or 7th grade student, you have specific immunization requirements that must be met by the first day of school. Verification needs to be submitted to the office.

New this year, students entering kindergarten are required to have a dental screening on file in the school office as well.

If you are in need of having your child’s books (2nd - 8th grades) covered this fall, you are not too late! Books will be covered and ready to go the first day of school and you will be supporting the 8th graders in their fundraising efforts for Washington, D.C. Pricing is as follows: (1) student: $15, (2) students: $20, and family maximum: $25. If you are interested, mail or drop off a check in the school or parish office with your child’s name(s) and grade for the 2024-25 school year. Checks can be made out to St. Gerard School. Please label: Book Covers. Thank you!

Total TRIP Credits applied to Tuition Accounts for 2023 - 2024 was $10,712.63!

Weekly TRIP orders will resume on Monday, August 5th. Parents may place orders anytime before 9:00 AM on Mondays and will be available for pick up in the school office by Friday. If you have any questions about this program or are new to it, please call our school office at 517-321-6126.

Note: TRIP tuition credit will be posted to your family Smart Tuition account at the end of each semester. TRIP credit earned during the 2024-2025 school year will be credited during the current academic year. The first credit will take place in January and the second credit will be in June. If your account balance is zero at the time of TRIP posting, it will then appear as a credit for the upcoming school year. Remember you can always designate your TRIP to Lansing Catholic as well.

Information regarding our TRIP program will be available at Open House. Please stop by the school office with any questions you may have on getting started.

Earn money towards St. Gerard or LCHS tuition working at the St. Gerard concession stand at the MSU football or men's basketball games. 8th grade parents can earn towards the DC trip by working at the St. Gerard MSU football concession stand as well.

This season our stands earned an average of $127/shift (football) and $80/shift (basketball). Students aged 14+ can work with a parent to earn money or service hours. Email stgmsuconcessions@gmail.com with questions. After July 1st all volunteers will need to complete a background check at: https://concessions.rhs.msu.edu/volunteer-application-and-background-check-authorization-form

2024 home football games: 8/31; 9/14; 9/28; 10/19; 11/2; 11/23; 11/30

We love parent volunteers, St. Gerard is made better because of our partnership! The Diocese of Lansing requires an volunteer with any contact with a student(s) other than your own to be VIRTUS trained, no exceptions! If you took the refresher course last year, you are good to go!

A VIRTUS training session will be offered at St. Gerard on Tuesday, Sept. 24th @ 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. You will need to register ahead of time at www.virtus.org

Students that ride Waverly buses will begin riding on Wednesday, August 21st. You will receive an email from Waverly mid-August with the bus routes. You will receive a full calendar at Open House regarding other dates that may affect transportation for our students riding a Waverly Bus.

Skills testing dates are as follows:

5th & 6th grade girls’ registration and skills testing Saturday, Aug. 17th @ 9:00 a.m.

See attached registration form & informational from Pat Malacina, our athletic director.

Informational Letter:

Registration Form:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AsY1nE-2yFhhXMtcz2CItSzUIAvA8b4E/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=101215444825722745433&rtpof=true&sd=true

Sign up is Monday, Aug. 19th and will take place during our school’s Open House from 1:00 - 2:30 pm and 5:00 - 6:30 pm. Matt Hicks will be the coach.

This is a relaxed recreational soccer program open for children Kindergarten through 3rd Grade. This program will include approximately 30 minutes of practice and drills followed by a 30 minute scrimmage. Shin guards are recommended and cleats but not mandatory. The season consists of 6 sessions that are held on Sundays at 1 p.m. and Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m. All sessions will be held on #3 baseball field located just south of the church parking lot. Below are the dates:

Wednesday, September 4th @ 6:00 pm

Sunday September 8th @ 1:00 pm

Wednesday, September 11th @ 6:00 pm

Sunday, September 15th @ 1:00 pm

Wednesday, September 18th @ 6:00 pm

Sunday, September 22nd @ 1:00pm

***THIS PROGRAM RELIES SOLELY ON PARENT VOLUNTEER COACHES SO PLEASE VOLUNTEER!***

Check out the link below for upcoming athletic opportunities through Lansing Catholic High School's Junior Cougar program.

~Tuesday, Aug. 6th: Used Uniform Closet Sale 5:00-7:00 p.m.

~Wednesday, Aug. 14th: 5th Grade Instrument Band Fitting 5:30-7:00 p.m. *by appointment

~Thursday, Aug. 15th: Feast Day of the Assumption

~Monday, Aug. 19th: Open House (preschool-8th grade) 1:00-2:30 & 5:00-6:30

~Tuesday, Aug. 20th: NO SCHOOL/Preschool "New" Family Open House 5:00-6:30 p.m.

~Wednesday, Aug. 21st: First Day of School! (K-8th grade)/Childcare Open/Waverly Buses Begin

~Tuesday, Aug. 27th: First Day of Preschool!/Grades K-6 Parent Meeting @ 6:30 p.m. in Fr. Weber Hall

~Wednesday, Aug. 28th: World of Art Meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the art room

~Friday, Aug. 30th: NO SCHOOL/Labor Day Weekend/Childcare open

~Monday, Sept. 2nd: NO SCHOOL/Labor Day/Childcare closed

~Tuesday, Sept. 3rd: Junior High Parent Meeting @ 6:30 p.m. in Fr. Weber Hall

~Wednesday, Sept. 4th: K-3rd grade soccer @ 6:00 p.m.

~Sunday, Sept. 8th: K-3rd grade soccer @ 1:00 p.m.

~Wednesday, Sept. 11th: Picture Day (out of uniform: dress up day)/K-3rd grade soccer @ 6:00 p.m.

St. Gerard School, in partnership with family and church, provides a Catholic education that focuses on faith, academics, and service while living and sharing the light of Christ.