Saint Gabriel School Weekly Newsletter for Parents

WEEK 22- February 9

Letter from Administration

Dear Parents/Guardians,

It is hard to believe that winter break is almost here and it is already time for conferences next week. Our teachers have worked hard with each student the past few weeks to prepare for the February 15, 2024 conference day from 8 am to 7 pm. They have been reviewing classroom assessments, goal sheets, MAP scores, and much more to help prepare for a meaningful and productive student-led conference. Letters have been sent home with your confirmed appointment day and time.

We will have student-led conferences, where students meet with their parents and teachers to lead a discussion of their learning goals and share the formative and summative work that illustrates their progress toward their goals. Student-led conferences allow students to take ownership of their learning as they identify learning goals and achievement toward those goals. With student-led conferences, students, teachers, and parents become partners in improving student engagement and achievement. This allows sharing information with a positive approach and establishing a successful outcome.

Here are some guidelines we ask you to follow to ensure your child has the best possible conference experience:

Before the Conference
- Families and teachers coordinate a mutually convenient time to meet for the student-led conference. In-person conferences are preferred but virtual will be an option. (conference scheduling sheet)
- Families communicate to the teacher any specific questions or concerns to be addressed during the conference.
During the Conference
- Student shares reflections, work samples, and goals. Parents listen quietly during this portion.
- Stakeholders ask follow-up and clarifying questions during the student-led conference.
After the Conference
- Stakeholders work with the student to achieve the goals set forth during the conference.
- Families agree to receive communications from the teacher to review the progress of the developed goals.

Student-led conferences allow an important opportunity for students to take charge of their learning and share that learning with the adults who matter most to their education. Thank you for your partnership in this experience. We want conferences to be a positive experience for all involved.

We look forward to seeing you on February 15!

Sincerely,

Jennifer Schulz

UPCOMING EVENTS

P-T-S Conferences

Parent-Teacher-Student conferences will be held on Thursday, February 15th from 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. In-person conferences are preferred, but virtual will be an option.

Assigned times were sent home with oldest/only this week.

Book Fair

The Scholastic Book Fair is back! Book fair will be available for in-person and virtual shopping. In-person shopping will be February 12th-15th.

Parents can set up an eWallet for your child(ren). You and family members can contribute to the eWallet and your child(ren) doesn't need to bring cash!

If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Online Book Fair. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Your online orders will also benefit our school.

The countdown to more Bookjoy is on! Visit the book fair homepage at https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/stgabrielarchangelschool.

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

CSW Auction

Thank you for your support of our Catholic Schools Week auction! We raised $13, 346. Though we didn't meet our goal, Mrs. Krill still kissed a stuffed pig today at the pep rally. If you won a pottery item, you can pick it up in the school office 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. or email school@stgabriel.net to make other arrangements.

Souper Bowl of Caring

It was a close competition: 532 cans for the Chiefs, 545 cans for the 49ers.

Good luck to both teams! It's a win for our community!

A Note from the Cafeteria

Due to circumstances beyond our control, Taher Food Service will be having frequent menu changes until further notice. This Monday the 12th, we will not be offering the crispy chicken salad. We apologize for future inconveniences. If you are interested in volunteering or want more information regarding a paid cafeteria position, please contact cafeteria manager Angie Kordis at cafeteria@stgabriel.net.

Your Voice Matters! Taher Survey

Taher would like to know what you think of school lunch. Please complete this survey!

Click here to complete survey

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

Feb. 7, 8- 2WV

Feb. 14, 15- 1AD

Feb. 28, 29- 1SS

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.

From the Community

Synod-Interim-Phase-Lent-2024-Bulletins.docx

Archdiocese of Louisville Synod

The “Interim Stage” for the Synod on Synodality is the period between Synod of Bishops’ meetings in October 2023 and October 2024. All are invited to participate in consultation that will contribute to preparation for the October 2024 Assembly in Rome. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has recommended that dioceses conduct two to three listening sessions during Lent.

Upcoming Listening Session Dates: February 27, March 7, March 13

Click link for more information.

Mercy Character Pancake Breakfast

This event takes place at Mercy Academy on Saturday, March 9th from 9-11. Cost is $10 a person. Families with 4 or more people receive a $10 discount on the total. CASH OR CHECK ONLY.

For planning purposes, please try to RSVP by Monday, 3/4 at 10 PM.

**This event is sponsored by Mercy's Future Business Leaders of America Chapter students**

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