Student Council will be holding our annual Canned Food Drive! This will go on November 6-17. Please bring donated items to the music hallway during morning carpool. This will help prepare Thanksgiving food baskets for Fern Creek Highview United Ministries. We will be collecting different items for each grade.

Kindergarten- Green Beans

1st Grade- Peas

2nd Grade- Cranberry Sauce

3rd Grade- Corn

4th Grade- Carrots

5th Grade- Boxed Brownie/ or Cake mix

6th Grade- Boxed Stuffing mix

7th Grade- Boxed Mac n Cheese

8th Grade- Canned Potatoes or Yams

Pajama Day

Woohoo! We met our school goal for Walk-a-thon! Monday, November 6 will be Pajama Day and No Homework Day. This day is designed to create school spirit and have some fun. Part of that involves everyone’s cooperation in following the guidelines. Remember we are in school, not at home; even though we are wearing pajamas, our dress must be appropriate for being out in public.

All pajamas must be in good taste.
Footie Pajamas are okay. Feet should have some type of non-slip surface on the bottom. Must still be able to wear shoes for outside recess.
Must have top and bottom, no pajama dresses.
No “back flap” PJs.
Loose sweats and t-shirt type shirts are okay. (heavier shirts, such as sweatshirts are okay)
Any bottoms worn must go past the knee. (no shorts).
There may NOT be any writing on the rear-end of the pants.
Appropriate words down the leg are okay - (school or sports team or brand names are okay).
Logos must be appropriate.
Tops must have sleeves; you may not wear a tank-top style top.
For safety reasons, proper footwear is required.
No slippers are allowed to be worn to outside recess.
Robes are acceptable (uniform or dress code must be followed underneath robe)

Walk-a-thon Prizes

We will go live on the school Facebook page November 7 at 2 p.m. to announce the Walk-a-thon grand prizes!

We met our goal! We will have a Pajama Day and No Homework Day for the whole school on Monday, November 6.

Ukulele Concert

The 7th/8th grade Ukulele elective class will present a concert on Friday, November 10 at 1:45 p.m. in the church. Families are invited to attend.

"Paws" Preview Days

Prospective parents/ guardians for preschool through 8th grade are invited to attend "Paws" Preview Days.

November 20, 2023

January 5, 2024

For more information, visit our website.

Letter from Administration

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As the learning coordinator, one of the questions I am most frequently asked is, “How do I help my child study for a test?” Many students don’t know how to study and simply reread the chapter or glance over notes. This method is not sufficient for most people. Some kids are visual learners and others are auditory learners. Visual learners need to write and rewrite their notes. They need flashcards to study and drawing pictures will help them with recall. Auditory learners need to read and study their notes out loud. They need to teach someone else the information. I have created a list of ways to help your child study. Some require a parent to help and others your child can do on their own. Keep track of which ones seem to help. This will help identify what kind of learner your child is.

Printable Version of Test Taking Tips

How to Study for a Test

Flash Cards

1. Write the vocabulary word on one side of an index card and the definition on the other.

2. Test yourself.

3. Read the word and say the definition out loud.

4. Check yourself. If you are correct, put the card in a pile.

5. If you are wrong, say the correct answer and add the card to the back of the stack.

6. Continue until all the words and definitions are correct

7. Start again and read the definition then say the word.

Teach Someone by Writing

1. Write the topic at the top of the paper

2. Use bullet points to explain

3. Draw pictures, maps, or designs

4. Review the information using your notes, outlines, book, etc.

5. Add any information you missed

6. Do it again

Teach Someone Else

1. Name the topic

2. Explain the information

3. Check the information using your notes, outlines, book, etc.

4. Think about any information you missed

5. Say it again

Color-Coded Notes

1. Rewrite your notes using different colors

2. Highlight the most important information

3. Reread or rewrite notes as needed

4. Use a dry-erase board, colored pens, or colored chalk to make the information stand out.

Matching

1. Write the words on an index card

2. Write the definitions on another index card

3. Mix up the cards

4. Lay them word-side down on a table

5. Draw 2 cards

6. If they match, keep them, and go again

7. If they don’t match, it’s another person’s turn or you try again

Folded Paper

1. Write the word on one side of the paper

2. Write the definition on the other side of the paper

3. Fold the paper in half

4. Look at the word, say the definition, then check to see if you are correct

5. Repeat for all the words

6. Repeat starting with the definition side

7. Write the vocabulary word on a clean sheet of paper

8. Write the definition next to it, without any help

9. Check yourself

Have a wonderful weekend.

Denise Chancellor

Learning Coordinator

HIGHLIGHTS

Parent/ Guardian Listening Sessions

School Board invites you to participate in a parent/guardian listening session about why you chose and continue to choose Saint Gabriel for your child's education. The session will be November 28 at 6:30 p.m. and is limited to the first 40 registrants.

Father/ Daughter Dance Tickets

St. Gabriel PTSO’s Father/Daughter dance will take place Saturday, December 2nd. Tickets are now on sale online. Tickets will only be available online and will not be available at the door the day of the event. This year we will have picture ornaments guaranteed for the first 300 girls signed up to attend the dance. The theme is Winter Wonderland and we look forward to a night of friends, music and a chocolate fountain.

Outstanding Catholic Reader

The Outstanding Catholic Reader Program is beginning this month and will run thru April. The program is for students in Kindergarten-8th grade. It encourages students to read books from our library that promote the virtues of faith, hope, love, justice, courage, and service.

Students that wish to participate will need to check out and read books from their class list that will be provided. The books are in our library and titles are determined by grade level. They will need to turn in their completed list, signed by a parent by May 2nd to be recognized. Look for handouts that are being sent out.

CLOSINGS/ DELAYED OPENINGS Policy

When weather conditions cause school openings to be questionable, one of the following announcements will be made for the Catholic Elementary Schools in Jefferson County.

“All Catholic Elementary Schools in Jefferson County are open” – Saint Gabriel is open.
“Catholic Elementary Schools in Jefferson County will be open, but on a delayed schedule.” Saint Gabriel will be on a two-hour delay. Buses will run two hours late. Gym will open at 9:25 a.m. for student arrival. Students are not allowed in before this time. Classes will start at 10:00 a.m. Dismissal will be at regular time – 2:45 p.m.
“All Catholic Schools in Jefferson County are closed.” – Saint Gabriel is closed. In the case that Saint Gabriel is closed, Saint Gabriel Preschool will make every effort to offer full-day care for registered participants. Notification will be sent separately.

All morning activities, including detention, are cancelled for that day. Detention will be served the following scheduled day. You will also be notified via the Saint Gabriel Reach Alert program. It is the parent’s responsibility to sign up for Reach Alert and to make any changes to their account.

We will have 1 regular snow day before Distance Learning days start. You will be notified via the Saint Gabriel Reach Alert program.

NEW: Updates on campus closures and delays can be found here: www.gabrielweather.com

Catholic High Schools Open House

6th-8th grade families- open the one-page flyer (in English or Spanish) that summarizes information about the high school open houses and the placement test. High school open houses start in November and the High School Placement test is Saturday, December 9, 2023, 9:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.

2024-25 Tuition Assistance

It's time to start thinking about the 2024-25 school year. Tuition assistance applications are now available at www.ceflou.org. Parents/guardians will need their 2022 federal tax return and 2022 W-2’s; (additional documents may be requested if they have additional income). The 2024-2025 application fee is $35. Deadline to complete the application and provide all documentation is November 30, 2023 for consideration in the initial round of funding. These families will receive award notifications no later than March 1, 2024.

Tuition Assistance Information Flyer (English)

Tuition Assistance Information Flyer (Spanish)

Bingo Volunteers

Bingo is one of our largest fundraisers. Funds are used to offer tuition assistance and capital projects. A schedule for this year has been created to assist with staffing volunteers. Please sign up using Sign Up Genius.

Nov. 8, 9- 6LE

Nov. 15, 16- 6RH

View schedule

Are you planning to volunteer or attend a school event this year?

Field Trip chaperones and special event volunteers need to have a background check on file and have attended the Safe Environment Training. For more information, visit https://www.stgabriel.net/background. Not sure if we have your information? Contact background@stgabriel.net. To view upcoming Honor Thy Child trainings, visit https://www.archlou.org/about-the-archdiocese/archdiocesan-policies-guidelines-and-handbooks/restoringtrust/safe/. Background checks and safe environment training refresher must be completed every five years.

Save the Dates

November 8- Living Rosary
November 10- End of 1st Trimester
November 20- "Paws" Preview Day
November 28- School Board Parent/ Guardian Listening Sessions
November 29- Eat Lunch With Your Child Day
December 2- Father/ Daughter Dance
January 10- PTSO Paint Night
April 11- Grandparents Day (8th)
April 13- Confirmation

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