"Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good, for his mercy endures forever." PS 118:1
Message from the Principal
Dear Parents and Families,

We were quite busy over Spring Break installing new tile in the school cafeteria, while also pouring new floors and installing new blinds in Ms. Fenzel and Mrs. Tekippe’s rooms. The tile in the cafeteria makes the space so much brighter! We are grateful to all those who not only helped with the installation, but to those who were instrumental in helping to secure the funding for these projects.

Next week we celebrate Healthy Kids Week and will be doing some special activities with our students, including our annual Color Run for students in Grades 5-8 and a Rookie Kids’ Run for students in Grades PK-4. While this is just one small week during the school year in which we focus on healthy living, we want our students to see that the choices they make each day affect their overall well being.

As a reminder, our PTA will be meeting this Sunday at 7:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria, and the eighth grade parents also have a meeting at 6:30 p.m. just before the PTA meeting. If you are still looking for ways to complete your service hours, this is a great way to complete another hour.

God Bless,
Mrs. Ramos
Announcements
Junior High Final Exams and Exam Cards

Junior High final exams will begin on Friday, May 18th. On Friday, May 11th, we will begin distributing final exam cards to those junior high students whose accounts are in good standing. Please know that a student must have an exam card to take finals. If you have any question about your accounts, please contact Mrs. Areal . We would like all outstanding balances resolved before final exams begin.  
2018 Math Pentathlon Results

Last Saturday, 25 fifth grade students competed at the 2018 Math Pentathlon at Ben Davis High School. We would like to congratulate all our students for exhibiting dedication and a strong work ethic. The following students were recognized for their accomplishments:

Scarlett Gomez – Gold
Charlie Hutt – Silver
Joshua Chavez-Munoz – Bronze
Motima Tartee – Honorable Mention
Bethlehem Seyoum – Honorable Mention
Larry Gonzalez-Vicente – Honorable Mention

Readers Theatre

Thank you to Cardinal Ritter High School Theatre students for the wonderful presentation of Horton Hatches an Egg . What a great lesson on commitment!
ISTEP Schedule

Click here to view the ISTEP schedule.
2018 STEM Summer Camp

Registration for the 2018 CRHS STEM Summer Camp is now open! STEM Camp will be held from June 11-15, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM each day, and is open to students in grades 6-8. The four modules for camp are designed to build introductory knowledge to prepare for middle school and high school STEM subjects. Click  here  to view the flyer. Please reach out to  Dr. Leigh-Ann Cruz with any questions. Check out a short video clip from last year's STEM Camp  here . Register online  here .
Registration for 2018-2019

Families are still reminded that if they have not submitted their intent to return to St. Michael-St. Gabriel next year, then please do so as soon as possible. Even if your child is not returning, we need to know that as well. Even if your child is not returning, we need to know that as well because we have begun the process of accepting new families for next year. Remember that all paperwork and the submission of the $150 registration fee are required to secure your student’s place for next year. Additionally, we have our tuition rates for 2018-2019 posted online for you. Mrs. Areal has also sent home financial packets with your student this week, so please contact her with any questions and to set up your financial meeting as needed.
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. Please review the 2017-2018 SMSG Volunteer Guide ( English ) ( Spanish ) for more details.
A Note from the Music Room

Our St. Michael-St. Gabriel Elementary School students (Grades 3-5) will be performing a spring concert entitled “We’re Making Music!” It will be held on Monday, April 23rd at 6:30 p.m. at St. Gabriel Catholic Church. All are welcome to join us for an evening of entertainment! There is no cost to attend.
Box Tops Collection

Remember to save your Box Tops throughout the year and bring them in to help support St. Michael-St. Gabriel.
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 .
Girls STEM Institute 2018 IUPUI Summer Program

The application for Girls STEM Institute 2018 IUPUI Summer Program is now available at http://www.girlssteminstitute.org  under the Summer Institute Application tab. The dates for the program are June 11th - July 6th. This summer we will focus on using mathematics to understand how money works in and beyond our household budgets. Example topics include (but are not limited to) the stock market, build personal and community wealth, tax systems, consumer debt, household budgets, and the economics of entrepreneurship. We will also engage in learning experiences related to engineering, computer science, and career and college readiness.  

Once you are on the application page, please click on the link after the program description. The fields at the bottom of the page are inactive because they are under construction. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call or email Dr. Morton at 317- 274- 2732 or cranhill@iupui.edu .
CRHS Job Opportunity

The Cardinal Ritter High School Cafeteria is hiring. Click here for more information.
2018 CRHS Summer Sports Camps

Registration for Cardinal Ritter's 2018 summer sports camps is now open! Click  here for more camp details. Click  here  to register online.

Please contact Athletic Director Jim Martin at 317.924.4333 ext. 411 with any questions.
Sacramental Preparation: St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish
                                                           
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 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 .