Home & School Association (HSA)

​Parents are encouraged to become active members. 
Monthly HSA meetings are held throughout the year. It is expected that each family have a representative present at a minimum of two meetings during the school year.

​HSA welcomes involvement from all family members (moms, dads, grandparents, etc). Time volunteered with HSA contributes to the 15 hours of mandatory Saint Gabriel School family volunteer time.

Saint Gabriel School's Home & School Association (HSA) is a group of volunteer parents, faculty, administration and clergy. HSA provides a forum for the positive exchange of ideas aimed at enhancing our children's  spiritual and academic experiences and for fostering a better understanding of the goals and spirit of Catholic education in the school and parish. It also provides a vehicle for interaction between parents and the school to organize fundraising and social activities.

HSA Officers for the 2021-2022 school year are as follows:
Jennifer Hotchkiss - President
Sarah Battersby - Vice President
Kristen Traboulsi - Secretary
Kristen Gryskiewicz - Treasurer
         hstreasurer@stgabrielschool.org
​Document link - Record of Deposits/Disbursements
  

Please contact the HSA officers with ideas for fundraisers, spiritual, social and cultural events.  Notes may be sent through the school to the attention of HSA via email: homeandschool@stgabrielschool.org 

Meeting Calendar and Minutes

2021/2022 School Year
The Home & School Association will meet on the dates listed below. All meetings take place in the school cafeteria except for Back to School Night, which meets in the gym. Please note that meetings may be held virtually via Zoom if circumstances warrant.

9/22 Back to School Night 6:30 pm 
10/14 at 7:00 pm
11/9 at 7:00 pm
12/8 at 7:00 pm
01/13 at 7:00 pm
02/8 at 7:00 pm
03/16 at 7:00 pm
04/7 at 7:00 pm
​05/10 at 7:00 pm

​If you missed a HSA meeting you can stay up-to-date on what is happening by reviewing the minutes below. 

Meeting Minutes 12/8/2021
Meeting Mintues 1/20/22 pg1
Meeting Minutes 1/20/22 pg 2

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Fundraising Obligation Form
Please be sure to fill out and return the family fundraising obligation form. Meet your family fundraising obligation by using the Shop with Scrip program.  Infomation listed below. 

2021/2022 Planned Fundraisers

 Fall Mum Sale - September
Holiday Lyman Pie Sale - October
Fall Family Photo Session - October
Bids for Kids Auction - November 13, 2021 Back East Brewery
Holiday Wreaths - November/December
Fast Cash - January/February
Munson's Chocolate Easter Candy Sale - March
Square 1 Art - March/April
Fore the Kids Golf Tournament - June 11, 2022
Family Fun Night Dinners - Monthly
Parent's Night Out- Spring
​Nantucket Vacation Raffles - May

RaiseRight 
(Mobile app for ShopwithScrip) 

ShopWithScrip
​(School Gift Card Program)

ShopWithScrip (SGS Gift Card Program) is a year long fundraiser offered by St. Gabriel School. Gift cards are purchased at face value and earn a percentage credit back to the school; the credit amount depends on the retailer. 100% of the gift card profits goes toward SGS families fundraising obligation (up to $300). After families have reached $300 in profits, additional profits then go toward your tuition for the following year (up to $200).
For example:
Geissler’s offers a 5% credit. If you purchased $200 in Geissler’s gift cards, the school would receive $10 in credit. The $10 credit would be credited to your $300 annual family fundraising obligation.
Doesn’t sound like a lot of credit? Order weekly and watch your credit accumulate! Buy your Dunkin, Target and Stop & Shop cards weekly! Need birthday presents - we have you covered! Starting your Christmas shopping – start stocking up now!
How does the program work? Its easy! You can earn credits through 3 ways of purchasing.

1. You can submit orders to the school office conveniently through your child’s backpack. Fill out an order form, include payment (cash or check) and seal in an envelope marked “Gift Card Program”. You can send orders in all week. Orders get collected on Fridays and the gift cards are distributed the following Friday, or sooner, if they are available. All gift cards will be sent home through your child’s backpack unless otherwise indicated on the order from. Checks should be made payable to SGS Home & School.
2. You can also gift cards online through the www.shopwithscrip.com website or the RaiseRight App. You must set up an account. Please send an email to giftcards@stgabrielschool.org for the SGS enrollment code. The advantages of having a digital account are:

• You can place orders physical gift card orders online. No need to submit paper orders to the school. Just payment would need to be sent to school.
• You have the option to pay via bank account or credit card (for a fee).
• You can purchase E-Gift Cards and receive digital cards immediately. Great when you are on the go.

If you need gift cards at the last minute. The school office has a supply of popular cards that can be paid for and picked up immediately.
There are hundreds of retailers that participate in this program. A listing of the most popular retailers is on the order form. For a complete list of retailers, visit www.shopwithscrip.com/brands
If you have any questions about the Gift Card Program, or may be interested in co-chairing, please contact Meg Guerriero at
​(860)573-9105 or giftcards@stgabrielschool.org. Thank you!!
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To acquire the enrollment code for SGS gift card program please email giftcards@stgabrielschool.org to request the code. 
 
St. Gabriel Gift Card Program
Mobile App Instructions
2021 Gift Card Order Form
​Complete List of Participating Retailers

If you have any questions about the Gift Card Program, please contact Homeandschool@stgabrielschool.org.  Thank you!