Next week we will be celebrating Catholic Schools Week. This is an annual tradition that began in 1974 where Catholic Schools across the nation commemorate Catholic Schools Week with celebrations, masses, open houses, and activities for students, families, teachers, assistants, parishioners, and all staff. During this week we celebrate all the people who come together to make St. Gabriel the Archangel Catholic School the best it can be. It certainly does take a village of parents, teachers, assistants, office staff, kids, cafeteria staff, parish staff, maintenance, technology staff, and our parish community to make our school year successful! We are fortunate to be part of a community dedicated and committed to leading our students on their sacred journey. CSW is a wonderful opportunity to showcase and celebrate the rich traditions and incredible value of Catholic Education. We celebrate and thank you all for your hard work and dedication to Catholic schools, especially, St. Gabriel!

I have a long history of Catholic education here at St. Gabriel in the last 40 years as an alumni, teacher, administrator, and parishioner. It makes me so proud to be part of this wonderful community and I feel so blessed to be so compassionate about nurturing our students to feel safe, welcome, and supported! Many of you have a long history, and some are just beginning your Catholic education journey. No matter your history, you are committed to the success of St. Gabriel because you are here! Help us celebrate Catholic education and all of the success, faith, excellence, and service Catholic schools provide as we incorporate the theme which is “Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community. We will celebrate next week through meaningful activities to recognize and show appreciation to our St. Gabriel community.

We appreciate your commitment to St. Gabriel and Catholic education!

Sincerely,

Jennifer Schulz

Assistant Principal

Catholic Schools Week Schedule 2024

UPCOMING EVENTS

Open Classrooms

We love our families! Current parents/ guardians are invited to visit the classrooms on Thursday, February 1st from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Come see the amazing things your children are learning! Pottery will also be on display to view this day. Please sign in at the school office.

CSW Auction

Back by popular demand- Catholic Schools Week auction will feature class pottery and teacher experiences. Bidding will be through GiveSmart and end Friday, February 2 at 8 p.m. Pottery will be displayed at Open Classrooms on February 1. Proceeds will benefit tuition assistance.

Souper Bowl of Caring

As we celebrate Catholic Schools Week and Super Bowl LVIII, students are invited to bring in hearty canned soup to donate to Fern Creek United Ministries food pantry. Collection will be January 29- February 9. Let's show our community how much we care!

Kindergarten Love Program

Come join and watch Kindergarten perform their annual Valentine’s Love Program!

When: Monday, February 12th

Doors open at 9:30 am, show begins at 10:00 am

Where: St. Gabriel Church

Who: All parishioners, widows and widowers

HIGHLIGHTS

PTSO Mother-Son Event

Save the date! Mother-son event will be April 27, 2024. Please contact ashleyetinius@gmail.com if interested volunteering or planning this event.

CLOSINGS/ DELAYED OPENINGS Policy

Since Friday, 1/19/24 was a snow day, distance learning will begin on the next snow day! Click here for more information about distance learning.

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. Doors 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

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 NEW LINK: Sign Up Genius

Jan. 31, Feb. 1- 2FM

Feb. 7, 8- 2WV

Feb. 14, 15- 1AD

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

February 12-15- Book Fair
Febrary 13- Valentine's Parties @ 1:45 p.m. (K-3)- setup begins @ 1:30 p.m.
Febrary 15- Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences
Febrary 16-18- Winter Break- NO SCHOOL
March 8- Eat Lunch With Your Child Day
April 11- Grandparents Day (8th)
April 13- Confirmation
May 14- 8th Grade Graduation

From the Parish

Trivia Night

Let the games begin. Register your Trivia Team today. First come, first serve. Up to forty tables will be sold. Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 16th.

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