Mid-term exams are scheduled for January 16th-19th. See the image below for important schedule information. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors who meet the criteria listed below for SEMESTER classes are able to be exempt, provided the student completes and submits the Midterm Exam Exemption Form with signatures by the deadline (1/11/24). Click on the button below to download the Exemption Form.
EXEMPTION CRITERIA:
STUDENTS MUST HAVE AT LEAST A 90 AVERAGE IN THE CLASS BEING EXEMPTED
- Seniors: May exempt from ALL semester exams
- Juniors: May exempt from three (3) semester exams
- Sophomores: May exempt from two (2) semester exams
- Freshman: Must take all semester exams
The exam exemption form is due to Mrs. Kirsch in the Guidance Office by 2:16 pm on Thursday, January 11, 2024.
On January 3, The Gilbert School welcomed former NFL player and current Division 1 Coach Kerryon Johnson. He sat down to chat with some of our student athletes and coaches about what it takes to make it at that level. Thank you for your time Kerryon! #TGSNATION
On December 20, our TGS Middle School students were very proud to donate the following to Carrie Delaney, who runs our local Soup Kitchen in Winsted:
- Hand made blankets with custom cards signed by their 7th grade creators
- Over $300 donation check for the Winsted soup kitchen from our Middle School volleyball game and MS Student Council
- Over 200 winter wear items from our Middle School National Junior Honor Society members’ clothing drive
Let’s hope that the spirit of giving continues into 2024 for these amazing students - we're so proud of you! Special thanks to their advisors and our social workers for their help in these efforts!
On Tuesday, December 12th, the Winter Concert was held in the Gilbert auditorium, and featured Gilbert's Jazz Ensemble, Middle School Chorus, Middle School Band, High School Concert Choir, & the High School Band. The concert featured music by Meredith Willson, David Samuel, Robert W. Smith and other composers. Each Gilbert musical ensemble delighted the audience showcasing what they've learned so far this year. Way to go Yellowjackets!
On Friday, December 22, The Gilbert School Jazz Ensemble, Middle School Chorus, Middle School Band, High School Concert Choir, & the High School Band performed for Hinsdale and Pearson School students at the Winchester Holiday Concert in the Gilbert auditorium. Held for the first time since 2019, the event brought lots of smiles to our up-and-coming Winchester musicians. It was a wonderful start to the Holiday Recess!
The Gilbert School had three students accepted to the Connecticut Northern Region Music Festival being held at New Britain High School on January 12th & 13th! Ethan Cavajani is in the Orchestra as a Percussionist, Victoria Parent is an Alto in the Treble Choir, and Natalia Rodriguez is a Soprano in the Mixed Choir. We are very proud of their selection into this prestigious festival! For more information about the organization and event, click HERE.
The annual Middle School Spelling Bee is scheduled for Wednesday, January 24 during period 2A in the auditorium. All middle school students will attend. 2 winners from each English class will participate. The winner of our bee will go on to represent Gilbert in the Connecticut Spelling Bee held at the University of St. Joseph on March 3.
The 2024-2025 FAFSA application is expected to open in December 2023 (date to be announced soon). Families seeking financial aid and scholarships will be able to apply online using the new and improved online FAFSA application.
Local scholarships are now available on Naviance! The list continues to grow so check in periodically to find local scholarships that are right for you.
Sign in to your Naviance account
Click “Colleges” on the top bar
Click “Scholarships & Money”
Click “Scholarship Search”
The Greenwoods Scholarship paper application is now also available in the School Counseling Office.
The BIG Y Scholarship paper application is also available in the School Counseling Office.
FROM THE FAFSA WEBSITE: The 2024–25 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form is available periodically as part of our soft launch. During the soft launch, the FAFSA form will be available for short periods of time while we monitor site performance and form functionality. We will initiate pauses for site maintenance and to make technical updates as needed to provide you with a better experience. You can complete the form to apply for financial aid to help pay for attendance at college between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. You will have plenty of time to complete the FAFSA form. If you do submit your form during the soft launch, your information will be saved, and you won’t need to resubmit your form or any related information. If your form is unavailable when you or your family members try to access it, please try again later.
If you're a Gilbert senior or parent, and you're unable to attend our Gilbert Financial Aid Workshop on 1/16 listed above, you're still in luck! The Connecticut College Bound (#CTCollegeBound) is an initiative created through a partnership with the Connecticut State Department of Education, the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities, several other organizations. These organizations have joined forces to host FREE FAFSA workshops for students and their families. Financial aid professionals will be available to help students and families navigate the process of need-based federal aid. Those who sign up will receive a checklist of items that they will need to successfully complete the process. Virtual workshops and designated in-person workshops are open to all high school students. Click on the button below for more info about upcoming workshops.
Khan Academy, in conjunction with College Board, is offering free customized SAT prep based on a student's performance on the PSAT. 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 2024, all junior students will participate in the Connecticut SAT School Day here 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.
Winter Coats
Need a winter coat? We have new and gently used coats available for anyone that needs one! Contact Mrs. Webb at 860 379 8521 x1431 or email at webbd@gilbertschool.org.
Nutrition Backpack Program
Did you know about the nutrition backpack program? It is designed to assist families with additional grocery items to help on the weekends. Items such as cereal, pasta, sauce, rice, peanut butter, jelly, etc, are packed into a backpack and sent home with your child once a week, usually on Fridays.
2024 High School Yearbooks are on sale now!
To order HIGH SCHOOL yearbooks, click HERE or contact Mrs. Daniele. The purchase price for Yearbooks is $85 through 6/1. HOWEVER, use the code newyear24 to receive $15 off of your yearbook purchase (cost-- $70 instead of $85). This discount code is good through Sunday, 1/7, so purchase your yearbook now while supplies last!
