"Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight his paths: All flesh shall see the salvation of God." LK 3:4, 6
Message from the Principal
Dear Parents,
 
Today we celebrate the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a day on which we remember that our Savior’s mother was conceived without Original Sin. As the Catholic Church says, “Mary was preserved from these defects by God’s grace; from the first instant of her existence, she was in the state of sanctifying grace and was free from the corrupt nature that Original Sin brings.” As we reflect on the life of Mary, we look to Our Mother, the mother of our Savior, as an example of how we should strive to do as the Lord asks.  

On Tuesday we will once again come together as a community to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Students are asked to bring their mission boxes for the Holy Childhood Association to Mass so that these can be collected.

Below you will find several important announcements for this last week of the quarter. Please keep our students in your prayers as they wrap up the first semester, especially our junior high students who will finish their final exams next week.
          
God Bless,
Mrs. Ramos
Announcements
2017 Christmas Feast
 
         On Friday, December 15th, students will enjoy our annual Christmas Feast that the PTA provides for our students. This is a fun event to kick off Christmas Break. We need parents to help during the morning to prep and serve the meal and then to clean up afterwards. If you are able to join us, please let the PTA know so we know how many additional volunteers we may need to get before that Friday. To volunteer to help with the Christmas Feast, please use the following Sign-Up Genius link:  http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c044eacaa2ea2f58-20171 .
The Annual Snowflake Ball will be on Saturday, December 9th. View the full flyer here .
Save the date for Breakfast with Santa on Sunday, December 10th! Click here for all the details.
Resources for TITLE Students

On Wednesday, December 13th from 5:00-6:00 p.m., Dr. Gisler, our TITLE I teacher, will be available to meet with families and provide math and reading resources that parents may use at home with their children. Mrs. Treminio will be available to translate for our parents as well. 
Early Dismissal on December 15th

Please note that we will dismiss at 1:30 PM on Friday, December 15th.
There will be no after care that day, so please begin planning accordingly.
St. Michael - St. Gabriel Christmas Concert

HARK! Our St. Michael-St. Gabriel Christmas concert is coming up soon. All are welcome to attend. It will be on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 6:30 P.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. All the PreKindergarten through 4 t h  grade students will be performing. In addition to this, both the SMSG Elementary Choir and the Crusader Choir will be singing and the Junior High Band will be playing.
2017-2018 Volunteer Guide

All families are required to complete 10 service hours for the school year. Please know that all service hours for St. Michael-St. Gabriel must be completed at our school. Hours worked at Cardinal Ritter High School events do not count toward these hours. Please review the 2017-2018 SMSG Volunteer Guide ( English ) ( Spanish ) for more details.
Trash Bag Order Forms

To place your order for trash bags and help support the 8th grade class, please complete this order form and return it to the main office, or call us at  317-926-0516 .
Box Tops Collection

Remember to save your Box Tops throughout the year and bring them in to help support St. Michael-St. Gabriel. 
St. John's Christkindl Village

St. John's Christkindl Village Lunch will be on Friday, December 15th.
View the full informational flyer here .
Sacramental Preparation: St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish
 
Parent Meeting dates (choose one):
      
Monday, January 8, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 11, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.        
Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 2:00 p.m.  
                                                           
First Communion:  Feast of Christ the King in November and on May 5, 2018 and May 6, 2018 at each Mass

Contact Mrs. Keith for more information at tkeith@stgabrielindy.org .
Sacramental Preparation: St. Michael the Archangel Parish
 
First Communion Parent Meeting:  March 11, 2018 at Noon in the Parish Life Center
Blessing Cups:  March 25, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in the Parish Life Center
First Communion Retreat:  April 22, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in the Parish Life Center
First Communion:  May 6, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. Mass

Contact Ms. Hawkins for more information at mhawkins@saintmichaelindy.org .