St. Gabriel PTU - Weekly Update
October 10, 2023
Dear Grizzly Families,
As part of our ongoing commitment to keeping you informed about the latest developments at St. Gabriel, we are pleased to provide you with this weekly update from the Parent-Teacher Union (PTU).
Countdown to The Christmas Boutique – 31 Days!
The PTU Board is made up of just four people and we cannot do what we do for our school without your help. We are actively seeking volunteers for the 2023 PTU Christmas Boutique. Please sign up to volunteer on Friday, November 10th or Saturday, November 11th. There are adult and student volunteer opportunities available.
Adult Volunteer Sign Up Genius:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/christmasboutique23
Student Volunteer Sign Up Genius:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/christmasboutiquestudents2023
We also have a few Pop Up Shop spaces available. This NEW section of the Boutique allows vendors to secure an entire classroom to highlight their business and create a custom shopping experience during the event. If you own a small business and are looking to meet new customers and deliver a top-notch experience, email us today to learn more about booking your space at SGSGrizzlesPTU@gmail.com.
We are also bringing some new and exclusive experiences to the Boutique this year. Be on the lookout for more information in the coming weeks!
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Halloween Carnival – Friday, October 27
One of the year’s most-anticipated events is the Halloween Carnival. Room parents will be receiving the sign up to volunteer in the next day and then we will be asking for help from additional Grizzly parents and guardians. Keep an eye out for your opportunity to lend a hand during this fun-filled day! Anyone who volunteers has to be VIRTUS trained & compliant through the parish office.
PTU Quarterly Meeting - Battling Screen Addiction
Our next PTU meeting will cover a critical topic: screen addiction. This session, presented by ScreenStrong, will apply to ALL parents and caregivers, no matter the age of your children.
Date: Wednesday, November 15th
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: North Ridge Event Center - 1853 N. Ridge Road in Painesville
ScreenStrong's Core Values:
ScreenStrong successfully helps parents around the world prevent and reverse their children’s dependence on addictive screens. We help parents understand the science and identify solutions that address the problem at its core so they are empowered to delay smartphones and social media, and replace video games with healthy hobbies.
Learn more about this organization HERE.
Important Dates:
- Friday, October 27 – Halloween Carnival
- Saturday, November 11 – PTU Christmas Boutique
- Wednesday, November 15 – PTU Quarterly Meeting
- Thursday, November 16 – Style Cellar Shopping
- Friday, December 15 – Santa Shop
Spiritwear & Uniform Sweatshirts
If you haven’t checked out our new Spiritwear store, visit us here. Adult & youth sizing is available as well as blankets, bags, hats, tumblers and more! These items will be shipped directly to you and are considered personalized, so they are nonrefundable. Please pay close attention to the sizing charts provided on their site.
Top Shelf Embroidery is our new exclusive provider of uniform-approved sweatshirts. All uniform-approved orders can be placed here. When your order is ready, you will receive an email and can pick up your item(s) at Top Shelf Embroidery located at 9254 Mentor Avenue. The PTU will receive a small portion of each one of your purchases made at either store, so thank you for your support!
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Thank you for your continued support and involvement in making St. Gabriel School a wonderful learning community for our children.