Each Lent, Catholic families across the country unite to put their faith into action through prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Through CRS Rice Bowl, families learn about how our sisters and brothers across the globe overcome hardships like hunger and climate change, and how through Lenten alms, we have the power to make the world a better place for all.  

Rice bowls were sent home this week.  On Fridays during Lent, students are invited to bring in coins for our Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl Penny Challenge.  Each homeroom will have a jug in the cafeteria during morning carpool.  Individual rice bowls returned the week of March 25 will earn extra points towards the homeroom total.  Please label with child's name and homeroom.

The 8th grade students will lead K-8 students in the Stations of the Cross during Lent on Fridays, March 1, 8, and 22.  All sessions will begin at 1:45 p.m. in the church.

March will be our 3rd annual Celebrate Our Differences month.  The goal of Celebrate Our Differences month is to build awareness of populations who are different from ourselves and gain an appreciation for each other.  Each grade level will hear from a guest speaker.  Topics range from disabilities to diversity.  For a complete schedule of speakers, click here.

Students in K-5 and their families are invited to participate in Spring Into Math night hosted by Mathnasium.  Event will be Wednesday, March 6 from 6-7 p.m. in the cafeteria.  Flyers with RSVP information will be sent home with your child.

This year parents/ guardians are invited to eat lunch with your child on designated days.  The next designated day is Friday, March 8.  If you would like to purchase lunch from the cafeteria, please email cafeteria@stgabriel.net by Monday, March 4 so they can adequately prepare.  Please do not bring outside food from another vendor.  This event is for lunch only, not recess.  

• February Lunch Menu (K-5)

• February Lunch Menu (6-8)

• February 2024 Calendar (pdf)

• March 2024 Calendar (pdf)

• Calendars

• Reach Alert (set up new account)

• EZ Pay (lunch account)

• PowerSchool 

• Sports Registration (GameDay) CSAA - GameDay (loucsaa.net) 

We continue to interview candidates to fill the instructional assistant positions in Kindergarten.  This is a unique position, and we want to find the right fit.  Angie Robbins(1st grade assistant) is also out on extended leave.  Thank you to Vicki Hall and Diana Offutt for pulling double duty and rotating in different classrooms. 

A Note About Next Year:

• Martha Tribbey (8th grade religion teacher) will be retiring.

• Audry Schaefer (4th grade ELA teacher) will not be returning.  She is getting married this year and wants to focus on family.

• Courtney Dexter (STEM teacher) will not be returning.  She will be moving out of state.

• We plan to fill the vacant instructional coach position.

• We expect some internal transition as some teachers have indicated interest in switching positions.  

We will celebrate those leaving at the end of the year.

In order to appeal to the best pool of candidates, we will be posting open positions starting next week.  Thank you for your prayers as we search to find great people to join our “leopardfam”!

It's time to register for summer camp for students entering K-5 for 2024-25 school year.  Students entering grades 6-8 are eligible to apply to be junior counselors.  Junior counselor application deadline is March 1.  Summer camp start date is June 3.

Please email Christy Holt at cholt@stgabriel.net ASAP to reserve your spot.  Please include your child’s first and last name, current grade, and DOB.  Placement will be officially announced in March when you have paid the $115 registration fee and signed your Summer Camp Tuition agreement. This will not be electronic but the traditional paper packets that will be sent home. 

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. 

1. “All Catholic Elementary Schools in Jefferson County are open” – Saint Gabriel is open.

2. “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.

3. “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

Thank you to the 101 parish families that completed a stewardship commitment card last weekend. That’s the most we’ve received in our first weekend of the campaign in the last eight years. Remember, we want to hear from every family – whether it’s with your financial commitment, or with a commitment of volunteer hours -- we need 10,000 a year -- or a commitment of prayer -- we want 20,000 hours of prayer a year too!

Last week, you asked how much our utility bills are annually. Did you know that our school water bill is $28,599 a year and the electric bill is $90,303? We spend nearly 1 million dollars a year in facilities expenses, from utilities to snow plowing, lawn maintenance and cleaning. So, your contribution makes a difference.

Each and every one of you is a vital member of our parish community and we want to hear from you! Drop your commitment card in the baskets in the church gathering space, mail it in with the envelope provided or complete one online at www.stgabriel.net/giving.

Saturday, March 16

9 am to Noon

Help us spruce up the landscaping on our campus this spring, just in time for Easter. We will pull weeds, pick up trash and spread mulch throughout the campus. Many hands make light work. Bring a shovel and/or wheelbarrow and some gloves. Look for our crew on the Hudson Lane side upon arrival to campus. Contact maintenance@stgabriel.net  f you need more details.

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.

Register Here

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.