Saint Gabriel School Weekly Newsletter for Parents
WEEK 29- April 12
Letter from Administration
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Happy Easter! Hope everyone had a nice spring break.
On March 4, 2024 we had our Archdiocese Accreditation Internal Quality Assurance visit. The team was here for a full day and conducted interviews with teachers, administration, pastor, and parents as well observed in classrooms. The team's focus was to look at our School Improvement Plan initiatives and provide feedback for continuous improvement. The IQA team was very complimentary of our school. They provided commendations and recommendations for next steps based on our goals in the four domains: Catholic Identity, Governance and Leadership, Academic Excellence, and Operational Vitality.
Here is a summary from the final report:
St. Gabriel the Archangel School Board members, parents, and teachers are aware of the school improvement plan and their respective roles in implementing the plan. These stakeholders are committed to the success of St. Gabriel. The team commends the school leadership on its commitment to continuous improvement and the intentional and strategic planning for student success. The use of data is a strength of the school community, and the visiting team encourages the leadership to move to the next level of leveraging the data to drive the decisions for responsive strategies.
The Visiting Team stands ready to support St. Gabriel in their continuing efforts to improve as they provide each child with opportunities to grow spiritually, academically, emotionally, and socially.
To view the report in full, please click button below. We are proud that the hard work of our staff and students was recognized formally. We remain commited to continuous improvement and will review our plan for next steps. Special thanks to our participants in the interview process!
Thank you for your continued support.
Have a blessed day,
Lara Krill
Confirmation
Congratulations to our 8th graders who will be making the sacrament of Confirmation tomorrow, April 13 at 6:30 p.m.! Mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Shelton Fabre.
Our students have been working hard to prepare by participating in acts of service and completing their preparation program culminating in a letter of commitment to continue their religious journey as full participants of the Church.
Spring MAP Testing
Spring MAP testing begins April 10. Please make an extra effort to ensure your child arrives on time, eats breakfast, and has a snack on testing days. While MAP is only one snapshot of how your child is doing, it does provide valuable data to help teachers plan instruction to meet your child's learning needs and evaluate our academic program. NEW: Students may bring mints on their testing days (no gum or other candy).
STREAM Showcase
All families are invited to attend our annual STREAM Showcase on Wednesday, April 24 from 6-7 p.m. All K-8 students will have projects displayed. Also, families are invited to participate in hands-on activities and enjoy free pizza! Any student who attends may have a uniform break on Friday, April 26. As part of our sustainability initiative, please bring your own water bottle.
What is STREAM? It is an acronym that stands for Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, and Math.
What kinds of activities will there be?
Art show
Robotics
Roller coaster simulations
Hydroponics
Tours of garden and green house
Scavenger hunt
Derby Days
Parents/guests are invited to join us for our annual Derby Days celebration on May 2, 2024. See flyer for more information.
Talent Show
The Talent show will be Wednesday , May 1, 2024 from 1:15pm to 2:25pm
We're looking for talent!
Use the Sign Up Genius for your audition time
Tryouts will be held April 23 and 24 from 3:00pm to 4:00pm in the music room.
HIGHLIGHTS
Rice Bowl Penny Challenge
Thank you for your support of our CRS Rice Bowl and Penny Challenge.
Week 6 Winner was 4-Owens!
We raised a total of $2,674.10 from our penny challenge. Thank you for your support!
School Board Nominations
The mission of the Board is to support quality Catholic Education for all children of St. Gabriel School. We are looking for new members! For more information and to complete the nomination form, click here. Nominations are due by Monday, April 29, 2024. Selection of new School Board members will take place during the 10:00 a.m. mass on May 19, 2024.
2024-25 Bus Rates
Tired of traffic? Want to avoid the carpool line? Have your students ride the bus! Saint Gabriel Catholic School contracts with Jefferson Transportation to provide safe, reliable and cost-effective bus transportation for our students.
Bus Registration
In order to reserve a spot on the bus for your child(ren) for the 2024-2025 school year, please complete the bus registration page during your FACTS re-enrollment.
As you can imagine, there are a number of factors and guidelines to consider when establishing routes and stops, and we rely on officials at Jefferson Transportation to assist us with this matter. While we try our very best to accommodate as many families as possible, bus transportation is not guaranteed for everyone who requests it. If you are interested in service, we encourage you to submit a registration form so we may attempt to accommodate your family. Final routes and pick-up and drop-off times will be determined by Jefferson Transportation.
Bus Rates
Bus rates were determined based on the number of current riders. If more riders than expected utilize bus service or the bus subsidy is greater than budgeted, a refund will be offered to bus families in May.
FACTS Re-Enrollment
Re-enrollment is NOW OPEN! On 3/20 an email was sent with Re-enrollment instructions. If you did not receive an email, please first check your junk email folder. If you still do not see it, please reach out to us at schoolregister@stgabriel.net for help. Please note: Tuition Agreement, Bus Registration, and ASE will be part of this process.
As stated above, this is a requirement to be fully registered for the 2024-2025 School Year. Your child’s spot will not be guaranteed until this Re-enrollment has been submitted. This must be completed prior to April 12, 2024 in order to avoid late fees. If not completed by that time, the following late fees will be assessed:
• Between April 13, 2024 and May 10, 2024, we will assess a $50 late fee.
• Between May 11, 2024 and July 31, 2024, we will assess a $100 late fee.
• After July 31, 2024, we will assess a $200 late fee and your child will not be placed into a Homeroom for the 2024-2025 School Year.
Click here for More Information
2024-25 Tuition Rates
There will continue to be a full tuition rate and a rate for active parishioner families. We encourage our families to keep in mind that the actual cost to educate a student is greater than paid tuition. Therefore, to bridge that financial gap, we rely on the generous support from our parish community each year. Please be advised that to be considered an active parishioner, annual stewardship cards must be on file to receive the active parishioner tuition rate. Tuition agreements will be completed as part of the FACTS Re-enrollment process online. They will not be mailed this year.
2024-25 Calendar
The 2024-25 calendar is now available.
Changes of note:
First day of school will be Wednesday, August 14.
We will be off the full week of Thanksgiving (Nov. 25-29).
Conferences will be done differently. Wednesday will be a 1 p.m. dismissal and conferences will be 2-7 p.m. Thursday conferences will be 8-11 a.m.
Distance learning days will begin on snow day #2. March 14 will be a snow make-up day.
The Archbishop has determined that schools are not in session on Good Friday and Easter Monday. This year: 4/18/25 and 4/21/25
PTSO Mother-Son Event
Calling all boys and their moms!
The Saint Gabriel PTSO Mother/Son event is right around the corner.
Join us for a fun day of bowling, games, pizza and more at The Main Event (12500 Sycamore Station Pl, Louisville, KY 40299)!
Tickets are $23 per person this year. Purchase by April 23. The first 250 who attend will get a special gift!
We hope to see you from 11am-3pm on April 27, 2024!
Register at https://bit.ly/SGMotherSon24
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
Apr. 17, 18- OPEN
Apr. 24, 25- Formation
May 1, 2- OPEN
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
April 13- Confirmation
April 15- Health Fair
April 19- Deadline for 8th grade scholarship applications
April 24- STREAM showcase
April 25-26- Student Council Bake Sale
May 1- Talent Show
May 2- Derby Days
May 6-10- Faculty/ Staff Appreciation Week
May 8- May Procession
May 8- Pep Rally
May 14- 8th Grade Graduation
May 2- Derby Days
May 21- Field Day
May 30- Class of 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Reunion
From the Parish
Vacation Bible School
Save the Dates! June 9-13, 2024