Parent-Teacher Conferences are Wednesday, March 19, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. If you would like to schedule a Parent-Teacher Conference, please contact Mrs. Steeves in the Main Office at 860-379-8521 or email her at: steevesl@gilbertschool.org to schedule an appointment. The deadline for scheduling a Parent Teacher Conference is Friday, March 14, 2025. However, if you are unable to schedule a conference, you may reach out to your child's counselor at any time to set something up. Individual teacher conferences only; there will be no team conferences this Spring.
Bus Information:
ALL BUSES with the exception of #78 will now pick up students at the bottom of the hill on Litchfield Ave. They will line up on the road and students will be dismissed and walk down the sidewalk from the teacher’s parking lot side.
Bus #78 will pick up students in the Teacher’s Parking Lot at the top of the hill.
Parent Pick-up:
All parents will now drive up to the top of the hill on the student parking lot side for pickup. Without bus traffic, there will be more accessibility in the student lot to wait for students either in the circle or in the parking lot in empty spots. No parking will be available on Litchfield Ave. No parking is allowed on the bridge going up to the student lot.
*There will be Gilbert staff assisting with the process for the next few weeks after school.*
Gilbert's own Mr. Christopher Affie has been invited to be an AP Reader for AP Computer Science exams this June. AP Readers are responsible for scoring students’ free-response answers on the AP Exam or assessing a student’s portfolio. These scores are combined with performance on multiple-choice questions to determine students’ final scores of 1–5.
The Advanced Placement Program states, "In June 2025, we anticipate that over 30,000 AP teachers and college faculty will evaluate and score free-response answers from millions of students from around the world." The experience offers AP teachers and college faculty a unique opportunity to collaborate on the shared task of scoring student work.
Mr. Affie is looking forward to the experience, explaining that "This is great PD [professional development opportunity] which will help give me better insight into the performance task." Way to go, Mr. Affie!
The Gilbert School will host schools from across the Northeast in its first-ever Aerial Drone Competition Tournament. On Saturday, March 22nd, we will welcome teams from across the region, including our very own TGS Drone teams, to compete in the REC Foundation’s Aerial Drone Competition. Students will showcase their piloting and programming skills, navigating their drones to complete obstacle courses and teamwork missions. Stay tuned for more details!
If you are interested in volunteering to help out at this event please contact Mr. Craig Levesque at levesquec@gilbertschool.org.
Questions?
Contact Josh Penn, Gilbert Director of Athletics 7-12 at: pennj@gilbertschool.org or call 860 379-3721 with any questions regarding Athletics. If you have specific questions regarding practices and games please contact the coach directly.
The Gilbert School recently had one student accepted to All State this year! Senior Natalia Rodriguez auditioned and was accepted to the All State Treble Choir! She will be rehearsing and performing with the best musicians in the state on March 27th - 29th! This is a huge accomplishment! Congratulations Natalia!
Join Us for the First J&B Annual 5K Walk/Run for
Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Open to Middle & High School Students & Family!
In memory of Joseph and Brian, beloved family members of some of our staff, we invite your family to participate in the J&B Annual 5K Walk/Run on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at The Gilbert School. This important event will raise awareness for suicide prevention and mental health, in hopes to connect our students and families to resources in the community. Raised funds will be benefiting the Hope for Depression Foundation and the JED Foundation. The first organization highlights research on causes of suicidality as well as alternate treatment modalities for depression (Hope For Depression). The other foundation (JED Foundation) focuses on supporting families and school aged children who struggle with mental health and suicidality. The day will feature a walk/run with 1-mile or 3.2-mile options, local vendors, and community resources supporting mental health. Registration and fundraising will open on February 27th. Please join us as we honor loved ones, raise awareness, and make a difference. Please click HERE to register.
2025-2026 School Year schedules are in the process of being created. In March, 8th grade students will participate in high school presentations with their middle and high school counselors. Students will learn about what to expect in high school, their options and opportunities, and pick their classes for freshman year based on their interests and teacher recommendations. Eighth graders also participated in the Electives Fair in February which gave them the opportunity to learn about the elective courses they would like to take in high school. If you have any questions about which level/class your student was recommended for, you can reach out to the child's current subject teacher.
School social workers will continue meeting with 7th grade students 2-3 times weekly in groups to provide social/emotional support, curriculum, and skill development lessons during Hive Time. If you would like more information about Hive Time for your middle school student, please contact Ms. Thompson at thompsonm@gilbertschool.org.
By Lauren Orr, International Program
International students have been able to enjoy a host of indoor and outdoor activities together during these winter months. Learning new skills, sharing meals, and laughing together. Three highlights this month were 1. Mr. Penn took students rollerskating. 2. Miss Ayanna led a trip to an eagle observatory with other birds of prey. 3. Mrs. Farrar taught students how to make pretzels from scratch.
It's not too late for TGS seniors to apply for the W.L. Gilbert Trust Scholarships (with over 100 scholarships on one application!) But don't delay - the deadline is March 20. See the flyer below for more information. In addition, many Connecticut state, regional, and local scholarships are available to view on Naviance. The list continues to grow, so check in periodically to find area scholarships that are right for you.
Sign in to your Naviance account
Click “Colleges” on the top bar
Click “Scholarships & Money”
Click “Scholarship Search”
Seniors can also find various state, local, and regional scholarships on the TGS Scholarship Padlet, found under 'Resources' on our Gilbert School Counselling website. Or click on the button below to view it directly.
Khan Academy, in conjunction with College Board, offers free customized SAT prep based on a student's performance on the PSAT/SAT. Generated SAT practice is tailored specifically to focus on those areas in which the student requires the most practice. Click on the button below to find out more information!
In spring of 2025, all junior students will participate in the Connecticut SAT School Day at The Gilbert School. However, any student (not just juniors!) can register online to take the SAT and/or to take the ACT throughout the year - as many times as you choose. Like anything else, the more you practice, the better you'll get!
*Please note that The Gilbert School is no longer a testing site and will not be hosting SAT testing on alternate dates.
The TGS Health Office will be screening for scoliosis in the spring. Nurses look at each individual student’s back in a private area. If scoliosis screening has been documented by the student’s physician in the past year, it is not repeated by the nurse. Students eligible for screening are girls in grade 7 and boys in grade 9.
Connecticut experienced a heartbreaking rise in teen suicides this summer. The 988 National Contact Center services include rapid 24/7 access to trained staff who can help students (and adults) experiencing suicidal, substance use and other mental health crises, provide referrals to resources, and perform warm transfers to Mobile Crisis or emergency services as needed/desired. Additional information, resources, and materials for Connecticut residents can be found at the links below.
All Grades 7 & 9 Students Are REQUIRED To Have A Physical By Their Physician
Students are required to have a physical exam for seventh grade, and also during ninth grade prior to the start of tenth grade. "Blue" physical forms were mailed out in your student's back-to-school packets in August. Forms can also be found in physician’s offices, the TGS main office, as well as the nurse's office. Physicals are also required every 13 months for students who are trying out for sports. If you have any questions regarding this State mandated requirement, please contact the nurse. If your child has already had a physical, please submit it to the Nurse's Office. If you would like to have your physician fax a copy, the confidential direct fax number is 860 738 9651.
Opening for cafeteria workers on a substitute basis. The work schedule follows the school calendar, approximately 5 hours/day on an as needed basis. No experience needed, will train. Application, resume, letter of intent and 2 letters of reference are requested.
Interested individuals should click HERE to apply online.
SchoolMessenger SMS Text Opt-In
Our school utilizes the SchoolMessenger system to deliver text messages straight to your mobile phone with important information about school closings, delays, early dismissals, saftey alerts, and more. You can participate in this free service by sending a text message of "Y" or "YES" to our school's short code number, 67587. You can opt out of these messages at any time by simply replying to one of our messages with "Stop". Opt in now by scanning this QR code with your mobile phone.
2025 Gilbert High School Yearbooks are on sale now for $85. Prices will only increase, so get it now before the price goes up! Click on the button below to purchase your yearbook and add ons.
New this year: Donate a yearbook to someone in need! Click on the button below to donate an entire yearbook to a student, or you can donate any dollar amount towards a yearbook. Any questions please email Mrs. Zaprzalka at zaprzalkas@gilbertschool.org.
