School Newsletter 6-3-21

Ode to the St. Gerald Class of 2021

Congratulations to the Giant Class of 2021!

We just wanted to give you another cheer to brighten your 8^th grade year.

You have toiled and troubled all the year through, with masks and social distance too.

You missed many events and celebrations, but you did it together as one Giant nation.

We’re so proud of you for your perseverance and resilience, and we feel very lucky that you blessed us with your presence.

We know that this time is bittersweet. You’re happy to graduate, but sad to leave.

Frankly, we would hope for nothing less, as we want you to miss us, we must confess.

We know that you will go on to do great things, and we expect some visits between the flings.

Represent the Giants well and never forget your faith, as we will always be here even though you have completed eighth.

Be gallant. Be genuine. Be great, and never forget the St. Gerald Giants when you leave grade eight!

Isaly A., Kayla B., Abby B., Molly C., Eric C., Spencer C., Marek C., Emma C., Sinead C., Francesca C., Joey D., Lily D., Mariana D., Mason F., Javier F., Abby H., Nick H., Kevin K., Riley K., Julia K., Will M., Zoey M., Matthew M., Abraham M., Natalia M., Zoe M., Karolina M., Peter M., Maeve O., Jess R., Aidan R., Matthew S., Kailey S., Aiden U., Roman V., Kevin W.

Congratulations Class of 2021!

New Wisdom Fund Link

https://www.givecentral.org/location/499/event/30431

We all appreciate the importance of Catholic Education. School families make many sacrifices to give their children the life-long benefit of a Catholic education. Sometimes life changes…people lose employment, or experience other emergencies. Unexpected expenses put a drain on family budgets, and they can no longer afford to make tuition payments.

The Wisdom Fund is designed to create a resource for short term tuition assistance for families whose unexpected life emergencies have impacted their financial ability to keep their children in St. Gerald School. Your donation to this fund can make all the difference in a student's life. This fund is supported by donations of money, stocks, or other assets. No donation is too small. Every little bit helps when a family is in need.

For further assistance please contact the Development Office, 708-422-2174.

God bless you for your generosity!

*As we wind down the year, we want to “count down” with some pizazz! The last 6 days will be special dress down days as follows:

Friday, June 4 – Favorite Sport Day – OUT OF UNIFORM DAY

Monday, June 7 – Monday Blues Day – wear all blue – OUT OF UNIFORM DAY

Tuesday, June 8 – Hawaiian/ Tropical Day – OUT OF UNIFORM DAY

Wednesday, June 9 –Ready to Sleep In Day -wear pajamas – OUT OF UNIFORM DAY

Thursday, June 10- Party Like It’s Summer Break – wear a party hat – store bought or hand made at home – OUT OF UNIFORM DAY

Friday, June 11 – Future is So Bright Day – wear sunglasses – OUT OF UNIFORM DAY AND SUNGLASSES

*Summer Camp

This summer we will be hosting summer camp. The camp will be split into 3 – 3-week sessions.  The first camp will begin June 14 and end July 2. To create safe cohorts, participants will sign up for a 3-week session at a time.  New participants will not be admitted until the next 3-week camp begins. For information on times/days/prices, please view the registration forms.

Registration is now open for everyone!

To register your child for Summer Camp, return the Enrollment form, Summer Activity/Waiver Form and the $40 enrollment fee to the school office. Those can be found in the newsletter dated 5/6.

Due to the CDC and Archdiocese Covid guidelines and social distancing requirements the number of students enrolled will be limited. Registration will be made on a first come first serve basis; no registrations will be accepted after the registration deadline.

**SUMMER OFFICE HOURS

This school office will be open from 8:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays for the following dates:

June 14-16

June 21-23

*The school will be closed Monday, June 28 through Monday, July 5, in observance of the 4^th of July holiday and to honor office staff vacations.

July 6-7

July 12-14

July 19-21

July 26-28

August 2-4

The school office will resume normal business hours on Monday, August 9.

*If you need assistance during the summer, please email either Mrs. Reynolds, [email protected], Mrs. Colesby, [email protected], or Mrs. Markham, [email protected].

The 2021-2022 formal school calendar is on the school website at school.stgerald.com, under Events & News. Look for the cross at the bottom of the page.  A user-friendly version of the calendar with events will be available in early August.

*If you have questions about registration, tuition, scholarship assistance, or any financial/enrollment matters, please contact Mrs. Colesby.  She is the business manager and can best assist you with any of those matters.