What's Happening: St. Gabriel School Gazette "FROG" (Fully Rely On God) November 2, 2017 11/6 Food Drive Begins 11/7 MARC Meeting - 6:30 p.m. 11/8 HSA Meeting - 6:30 p.m. 11/9 Lifetouch Picture Retake Day 11/15 Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences - After School No After School Care 11/16 Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences - After School No After School Care 11/17 Food Drive Ends 11/21 Grades 3-5 Field Trip to Madison 11/22 No School 11/23 Thanksgiving - No School 11/24 No School St. Gabriel School Mission Statement St. Gabriel Catholic Parish School is committed to cultivating a responsible and respectful Catholic identity in the name of Jesus. Our faith journey includes strong academics, discipleship of Christ in our communities and a growing relationship with God advanced through the sacraments. We seek to build a parish community which has "many parts one body" rooted in the values of the Gospel. Feeding The Hungry: St. Gabriel School will be collecting non-perishable food for the Congregation of the Great Spirit, our sister parish. They are in desperate need since the fire. The drive begins November 6 and runs until November 17. BUT, this is not just a normal Food Drive. If we collect 300 items, Mr. Hamilton will be "Principal On The Roof" for half of the school day on Monday, November 20. If we collect 600 items, Mr.
Hamilton will spend the entire day on the roof. The buddy class who donates the most items will have lunch and a special treat with Mr. Hamilton on that day. Dinner Auction Meetings: Want to win two Dinner Auction tickets? Every meeting you attend will earn a chance to win two free 2018 Dinner Auction tickets! Drawing will be held at the January 17 meeting. Meeting dates are: November 14 December 20 January 17 February 21 The meetings are held in the School Library and begin at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. $crip Reports: Are you wondering how to find out what your $crip rebates are so far? Just go to: shopwithscrip.com; Log-In with username and password. Then Click: Dashboard; Reports; Family Order History Report; 5/1/2017-09/30/2017; Run Report. $crip Specials: Besides our normal denominations, beginning Saturday, October 21, there will be a limited number of special small denomination cards available. These are perfect for stocking stuffers and holiday gift giving. These cards are only available while supplies last so don't wait to place your orders. The following cards will be available: Amazon $10 Applebees $10 Barnes and Noble $5 CVS $10 Darden Restaurants $10 Home Depot $10 Meijer $10 Outback Steakhouse $10 Panera $5 Starbucks $5 Target $10 Wal-Mart $10 HSA Meetings: Please be sure to mark your calendars for our monthly HSA meetings. The meetings are held the second Wednesday of every month beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the School Library. Everyone is welcome to attend. MARC: MARC is in need of members. MARC stands for Marketing and Recruitment Committee. We meet once a month, October through May, with our next meeting at 6:30 p.m. on November 7 in the 6th Grade room. If you are interested in seeing what the MARC is all about, please join us or contact Mr. Hamilton. Water Bottles For Sale: We have two different water bottles that we are selling in the School Office. The cost is $2 each. After School Care: We will not have After School Care on November 15 and November 16 due to Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences. Also, we will not have After School Care on December 14 due to our Christmas Concert. Student Photos: Catholic Financial Life is once again this year sponsoring a contest
for a chance to win $5000! Mia Stevens (Mom of Jack in Grade 3 and Isobel in K5) has once again this year offered to put this video together for us. If you attended the Dinner Auction last year, you would have seen this video. What Mia needs is pictures of our students doing different service projects. If you can submit any pictures you may have to Mia, we would appreciate it. St. Gabriel's Ski/Snowboarding Club: Little Switzerland wants to show you how easy and fun it is for you to participate in their 4-Time Learning Program. Your kids will learn the correct way to enjoy a lifelong sport which will keep them fit and active each winter. Little Switzerland's program is designed to truly teach the sport. They have a wonderful group of Instructors who will work closely with our kids to ensure they are developing the basic skills needed to successfully learn the sport of skiing and snowboarding. Participants will have 4 weeks of lessons and additional time to practice their new skills and have fun with their friends on the hill. Our four dates are December 19, January 9, 16 and 23 with a make-up day on January 30 (will only be used if a scheduled lesson day has to be canceled due to weather). Please see the attachments for all the information. Things have changed since last year! You will need to be at Little Switzerland EARLY to get equipment rented. The first night please plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before your lesson start time. After their lessons, participants can stay and continue to ski as long as they want. Please note - Parents and friends may participate at these rates also. With payment for the program, you will be given a loyalty card which allows the participant to ski or snowboard including rental for a discounted price. This is a significant savings off the regular rates. If you are interested, read all materials and turn in the 2017-2018 4-Time Student Info Form with check made out to St. Gabriel. Send the form and payment to the School Office to the attention of Karen Rick NO LATER than Wednesday, November 8, 2017.
Invites YOU for fun, fellowship, and Come for one or both! Bring friends! Enter through North door facing chapel. *K4-2 nd grade: Parent must stay with child* Parents are expected to research all movies for suitability on their own.
Beginner Group Open Zone Lesson Monday-Friday 4:30pm-6:30pm *Zones close at 6:30pm; arrive at least 1 hour before (5:30pm) to complete lesson Sunday 4:00pm-5:00pm Beginner Open Zone Lessons Is this lesson for me? This is your first-time skiing/snowboarding or you have skied/snowboarded before, but you are not ready to load a chairlift and ski/snowboard down green runs. Goal: To confidently ski/snowboard down our beginner terrain learning to turn, stop, control speed and enjoy skiing/snowboard. Success: simply means that your child has fun and wants to go again. Open Beginner Group Zone Lessons will introduce you to the hill, teach you equipment knowledge/safety, & basic beginner skills so you can confidently ski/snowboard in control, stop, & link turns all in a comfortable individual paced learning environment. What is Zone Teaching? As Students grasp the skills in a particular zone he/she will progress to the next zone where skills in the previous zones will be built upon. As the student completes each zone he/she will gradually progress up the beginner terrain. Progression may occur on an individual basis or on the group basis; it is up to the judgement of the instructor in that zone when the student moves on to the next zone. Beyond the Basics Group Lesson Monday-Friday 6:00pm-7:00pm Sunday 4:00pm-5:00pm Beyond the Basic Lessons Is this lesson for me? You have the basics down. You skied/snowboarded before & can safely go down beginner terrain. You are ready to ride or have rode a chairlift before and ski/snowboard green & blue runs. Goal: Develop technics so student can confidently & safely ski/snowboard down our green/blue terrain and love the sport of skiing/snowboarding. Success: simply means that your child has fun; takes on new terrain challenges & develops new technique. Beyond the Basic Group Lessons will help you explore the slopes of Little Switzerland while providing new skill challenges. Learn fun techniques that will make your equipment do the work for you, maximizing your time on the slopes.
2017/2018 Little Switzerland 4-time Group Rates Tax Exempt Beginner Lesson Packages w/rentals Beyond the Basic Lesson Packages w/rentals *Rental Packages include helmet *Rental Packages include helmet Sun-Thu Fri Sun-Thu Fri Lift Ticket, Ski Rental, Beginner Lesson $132 $152 Lift Ticket, Ski Rental, Beyond Basic Lesson $164 $184 Lift Ticket, SB Rental, Beginner Lesson $152 $172 Lift Ticket, SB Rental, Beyond Basic Lesson $184 $204 Beginner Lessons & Lift Ticket No Rentals Beyond the Basic Lesson & Lift Ticket No Rentals Sun-Thu Fri Sun-Thu Fri Lift Ticket, Beginner Lesson $92 $112 Lift Ticket, Beyond Basic Lesson $124 $144 Lift Ticket w/rentals Package No LESSONS Additional A La Carte Options *Rental Packages include helmet Sun-Thu Fri Sun-Thu Fri Lift Ticket Only $60 $80 Lift Ticket, Ski Rental $100 $120 Helmet Only $20 $20 Lift Ticket, SB Rental $120 $140 Beginner Lessons Only $32 $32 Beyond the Basics Lesson Only $64 $64 Ski Rental Package $40 $40 SB Rental Package $60 $60 Add On 5 th Outing No group lessons available for 5 th outing Sun-Thu Fri Lift Ticket, ski rental $25 $30 Lift Ticket, SB Rental $30 $35 Lift Ticket Only $15 $20 Helmet Only $5 $5 Prices are subject to state sales tax 5.6%, unless group provides tax exempt form. Group packages are non-refundable & non-transferable. 4-time club members receive a club card good for discounted rentals and lift tickets Monday-Thursday, Friday 10am-4pm, Saturday-Sundays. Club card is not valid on Friday nights. Club card is issued on first club outing. Club Card rates include rental & lift ticket: $20 Monday-Friday, $29 Saturday-Sunday. December 24-Jan 2 are Saturday & Sunday rates.
Parent & Student Information 4-Time Group Information -2017-2018 Thank you for choosing Little Switzerland this season. We are excited to share our love of skiing and snowboarding with your family. Please read through the information below, it is your responsibility to communicate and share our polices with your student. Please contact your schools group coordinator with any questions. Lessons -Students must be 7 years old to participate in our group lesson program. -Lessons are for kids only, no adults may participate in the group lessons. We encourage adults who wish to learn to sign up online for a private lesson. -All lessons start at our beginner hill, it is the student s responsibility to report to lessons. Little Switzerland will not go look for missing students. If your students choose not to attend, no credit or make up will be provided. -Our 4-time group lessons are a great affordable way to teach students the basics of skiing/snowboarding. Please keep in mind these lessons are group sized lessons, if a student is struggling please contact us so we can find the right fit for your student. All students learn differently, a private lesson may be a better fit for a struggling student. We want students to love this sport as much as we do, providing them with a great experience is important to us. -All group lessons last 1 hour. -Beginner lessons are zone based group lessons that will take place on our beginner hill. Intermediate lessons will start at the base of our beginner hill. -Parents are welcome to watch lessons, but must remain off the hill and within the designated area of the Warming Hut. Communication -In order to provide you with the best service, please refrain from calling or emailing our general phone number with group questions. Groups have different needs from our daily ticket customers. Please direct all group questions to your schools group coordinator. If they can t answer it they will get in touch with Little Switzerland and get in touch with you. Weather -Little Switzerland will update any hill closings due to weather conditions by noon. All closings will be posted on our Facebook page and website. Please keep in mind we are a winter seasonal sport. If your group outing has been cancelled we will use your groups scheduled make up. -If our hill is open your groups outing will run, with the exception of school being cancelled.
Refunds & Cancellations -All group payments are enrollments are non-refundable and non-transferable. -In the event that a student must drop out of the group program due to medical reasons, a doctor s note must be provided to Little Switzerland. In return, the student will receive a Little Switzerland gift card, which does not expire. -Little Switzerland will not provide a cash or check refund for students withdrawing from the program. -Little Switzerland does not provide a make-up session or credit if the student is sick or has other conflicts and can t attend. Conduct -It is important to Little Switzerland that our slopes and Chalet remain a family friendly environment. We take pride in providing a fun winter place for both students and families to enjoy. Please remind students to conduct themselves in a family friendly way. The use of inappropriate language to other guests or staff and reckless skiing/snowboarding may result in students lift ticket being pulled. -The code: learn it, know it, use it! Know the code to stay safe on the hill: (1) Stay in control, (2) People ahead of you have the right away, (3) Stop on the sides of the runs, (4), Look uphill and yield to others, (5) Use devices to prevent runaway equipment, (6), Observe all signs and warnings, (7) know how to use a lift Bags & Personal Belongings -Bags must be stored in cubbies, or lockers located in our rental area. -No bags may be left in the café or the upstairs Chalet restaurant, bags left will be relocated to the cubby area. -We recommend all bags and equipment be labeled with your student s name, school group, and a phone number, this helps us contact you if left behind. Little Switzerland is not responsible for any personal belongings or gear that is left behind. Lockers are available in rentals to keep your items safe, lockers are.75 cents per use. Ski key locks are available for purchase in our pro shop to keep your equipment safe. We look forward to having your student join is on the slopes of Little Switzerland this season. Think Snow! Jen Gilmore Group Sales- Little Switzerland
2017/2018 4-TIME STUDENT INFORMATION FORM Participant Name: Age: Group Name: Parent Phone: Parent Email: 105 Cedar Creek Rd. Slinger, WI 53086 Instructions: This form is to be completed by the parents of students in the 4-Time Program and turned in to your group coordinator. Please complete one form per participant. Payment should be made directly to your school or organization. No refunds will be given due to missed group dates. All package prices are good for your scheduled group outing date only, packages are non-transferable. Sunday-Thursday Group Lift Tickets (Season Pass holders do not need lift tickets) Friday Group Lift Ticket Price (Season Pass holders do not need lift tickets) Ski Rental Package (Includes skis, boots, poles, and helmet) Snowboard Rental Package (Includes board, boots, and helmet) Helmet Only Rental (Includes helmet) Beginner Group Ski Lesson (Ages 7 & Older. 1 Hour Lesson) *No Adults Beginner Group Snowboard Lesson (Ages 7 & Older. 1 Hour Lesson) *No Adults Beyond The Basics Group Ski Lesson (Ages 7 & Older. 1 Hour Lesson.) *No Adults Beyond The Basics Group Snowboard Lesson (Ages 7 & Older. 1 Hour Lesson.) *No Adults 4 outing packages $60 $80 $40.00 $60.00 $20.00 $32.00 $32.00 $64.00 $64.00 Total 4 Time Group Package Total Beginner Lessons: The beginner ski/board lesson is designed for an individual that has never skied/boarded before. We will introduce the equipment (boots, bindings, skis/board), then practice movement in boots and equipment on a flat surface. We will start by safely skiing/boarding down a small slope, turning in both directions and coming to a full stop. We will introduce safe and proper use of the handle tow rope and teach basic techniques. At the end of the 4th and final week, the goal of the beginner lesson is for the student to be able to ski/board safely and in control, making basic turns from the top of the beginner hill, coming to a complete stop. Beyond the Basics Lesson: Beyond the Basics lesson is designed for individuals who have taken beginner lessons. This is not an intermediate lesson. We will begin the lesson on the beginner hill to determine the ability of each individual skier/boarder. Students will be paired with other skiers/boarders with equal ability. We will introduce safe and proper use of the chair lift. We will practice linking turns on green runs, coming to a complete stop. At the end of the 4th and final week, the goal of the Beyond Beginner lessons is for the student to be able to safely ride the chairlift, ski/board in control, practicing parallel turns and controlled stopping on a blue run. Intermediate/Advanced Lessons - Little Switzerland does not offer group intermediate/advanced lessons in skiing through our 4 Time School Programs. Please contact ski school at (262)297-9621 for private lessons. Limited private lessons times maybe available during your group outing but are not guaranteed. All private lessons must be prescheduled online at www.littleswitz.com
Feeding the Hungry... The student body of St. Gabriel School will be collecting non-perishable food for the Congregation of the Great Spirit, our sister parish. They are in desperate need of food for their pantry since the fire. Collection will be Monday, November 6th to Friday, November 17th. Now here is the fun part If the student body donates 300 items, Mr. Hamilton will be Principal on the Roof for half of the school day on Monday, Nov. 21st. He will stay on the roof as long as the weather poses no danger. If the student body donates 600 items, Mr. Hamilton will spend the whole school day on the roof. The buddy class who donates the most items will have lunch and a special treat with Mr. Hamilton on that day. We are going to be merciful and let him come down to warm up for the lunch hour. Let s show our St. Gabriel Spirit and support this great cause.
THANK YOU! Congratulations to Grace Parker whose name was drawn for our monthly Box Top prize. Thank you, PARKER Family, for submitting your Box Tops. So far we have raised over $900, which goes directly to St. Gabriel School Just a reminder, you can drop off the Box Tops up at church (in the bright green Box Top bin at the entrance), in the school office or have your child submit them in the bright green Box Top bin in each classroom. We will do the rest! To get your child s name in our monthly drawing, make sure to put your child s name on the box top sheet or plastic baggie. AND PLEASE make note of the expiration dates on the Box Top. We can only submit non- expired tops. Thank you very much for your help and an extra Thank You to our Box Top Counters: Savanna Ferr, Kristin Gitter, Bryce Haley, Shannon Henrikson, Cassandre Hetzer, Paula Joecks, Christine Rowe & Sarah Kohls