SGB Week Ahead

Good evening. My apologies for the delay in sending this message to you this evening. My family went to our church's 6:30pm Mass this evening and honestly, I've been reflecting on (really wrestling with) what our pastor shared with us and trying to find something from his Homily that will address what's going on in our world right now. Usually, I walk away and have always felt a lightbulb go off when I needed guidance.

Sadly, I still don't have the right words. I'm sure I'm not alone.

As Fr. Bob (my pastor) said, "Our world is in terrible shape right now and the coming days will only begin to shed light on how much destruction will occur." Then, together we prayed the "Our Father."

It's easier to not think about Israel and Gaza right now, because it's so far geographically from us, but our Jewish brothers and sisters are gutted. Innocent lives have been taken on both sides. My sister is Jewish. (It's a long story, but she was born Jewish and then was raised by her Nanny, my Irish Catholic Mom, and is literally a hybrid of Jewish/Catholic.) She came over today and you could see the pain on her face. Her empathy for all the lives lost was palpable sitting at my kitchen table. She shared how she can't stop watching the news and seeing the images.

She is not alone.

Many of our friends and neighbors are hurting. If we have true empathy and compassion, we too are hurting for their losses.

SGB will continue keeping all those suffering right now in our prayers. We will be planning a 'dress down day' in the coming days to raise funds to help those in need. We will offer support to families as you navigate these topics with your children. Below are some resources from ADAPP if you need them.

Please continue to check in on your children and be mindful of the images they are viewing and as always, please take a moment to pray together.

God bless,

Ms. Clarke

Monday 10/16

• HSA GENERAL MEETING 7:00-7:45pm in the Parish Center (ALL PARENTS are invited!)

Tuesday, 10/17

• Chicken Tenders and Fries - HOT LUNCH (orders were due the Friday before 10/13)
• i9 Sports

Wednesday, 10/18

• Fire Safety Program - 9AM
• SGB STRONG DAY - Wear your SGB Spiritwear or SCHOOL COLORS: RED & WHITE
• Wellness Wednesday - No homework or work due on Thursday 10/19
• SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR STARTS. (Students visit with classes)
• i9 Sports

Thursday, 10/19

• SGB Band
• SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR (Students visit with classes)
• i9 Sports
• Paramus Catholic Visits

Friday, 10/20

• School Closed - Grades PreK (Sr. Anne) to 8th grade
• UPK Schedule: (There are no WRAP AROUND or SCHOOL PLUS PROGRAMS when school is closed.)
• UPK Morning 8:15am -10:45am
• UPK Afternoon 10:45-1:15pm
• UPK Full Day 8:15-1:15pm

Saturday, 10/21

• SGB Fall Festival 12-3pm
• Last Day of Scholastic Book Fair
• Consignment Shop open

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.)

Calling All Readers!

The famous Scholastic Book Fair will be open at St. Gregory's starting Wednesday October 18! Our students will have an opportunity to shop during the school week, and the Fair will also be open during our Fall Festival on Saturday, October 21 from 12-3pm.

This year, please consider using Scholastic's new e-wallet system, which allows you to load a set amount of money onto an account for your child so they do not have to bring cash or checks to school. You can also invite family and friends to add money onto the e-wallet for your child.

Details about how to use e-wallet are attached, and can be found at our school's Scholastic homepage here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/stgregorybarbarigoschool1

See you at the Fair!

You're invited!

WHEN: Saturday 10/21

WHERE: SGB

COST: $10 per family (pay at the door)

All orders must be submitted the FRIDAY before a HOT LUNCH.

TO ORDER:

1. Go to the SGB Website and click on the order forms at the middle of the homepage. (Right across from Daily Online Prayers.)

2. Complete the form. Send in your money (One pizza payment, One chicken tenders payment. Must be separate as vendors are different.)

3. Due dates are the FRIDAY the week before.

VOLUNTEERS:

ALL VOLUNTEERS must complete the ADNY Safer Spaces Training online. CLICK HERE FOR THE TRAINING. Fill out the form and send it to the school prior to beginning the online training.

Many of you have already done this in years past for SGBS and if that's the case you don't need to repeat it. If you took the training at another ADNY school you'll need to repeat it for here.

• CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR PIZZA FRIDAYS. 🍕
• *please note that the pizza days for November are on Thursdays due to the calendar

• CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR CHICKEN TENDERS/FRENCH FRIES TUESDAYS. 🍟🍗

1. 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!

2. 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.

3. 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.