Saint Gabriel School Weekly Newsletter for Parents

WEEK 5- September 15

UPCOMING EVENTS

Picture Day

Picture Day will be Monday, September 18. You can order pictures at https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/78028FA. Picture day uniform break guidelines may be found on p. 42 of the handbook.

Grandparents day

Kindergarten grandparents are invited to join us for mass, donuts, and a craft on Tuesday, September 19 from 8-10 a.m. Please meet in the gathering space of the church. (If your child’s grandparent is unable to attend, any special adult will be fine!) No RSVP required. Grandparents Day will be offered for Kindergarten and 8th grade this year. 8th grade Grandparents Day will be April 15.

Used Book Sale

The library is having a Used Book Sale next Wednesday, September 20th after recesses. We are selling books that have been weeded from our library and some that were donated by Fern Creek library.

Books are cheap! We will be selling hardbacks for 50¢ and paperbacks for 25¢.

Eat Lunch With Your Child

This year parents/ guardians are invited to eat lunch with your child on designated days. The next designated day is Friday, September 22. If you would like to purchase lunch from the cafeteria, please email cafeteria@stgabriel.net by 9 a.m. that morning. Please do not bring outside food from another vendor. We look forward to bringing back this tradition!

Letter from Administration

Trumpet SEL 9-15.mp3

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Dear Parents/Guardians,

Our school theme this year is "Be Kind". Research shows that most parents agree that developing kind and caring kids should be prioritized over kids’ achievements. However, according to a Harvard study, 80 percent of children think that their parents (and teachers) are more concerned about achievement or happiness than caring for others. This has been referred to as the "rhetoric/ reality" gap. The study goes on to say, "When children do not prioritize caring and fairness in relation to their self-concerns—and when they view their peers as even less likely to prioritize these values—there is a lower bar for many forms of harmful behavior, including cruelty, disrespect, dishonesty, and cheating." Our goal is to combat this mentality by creating opportunities for students to develop social and emotional learning (SEL) skills in a safe, supportive space. The foundation of our approach to SEL is rooted in the Catholic belief of the human dignity of every person.

Here are some ways our school is supporting students’ SEL:

SPIRIT virtues and school-wide expectations: Self-Control, Personal Responsibility, Integrity, Respect, Inclusion, Treating Others with Kindness
Friendzy: Biblically-based social-emotional skills development program
Virtue=Strength (partnership with athletics)
Monthly guidance classes with school counselor
Restorative behavior correction connected to SPIRIT
Increased supervision including addition of teacher and administration rotation at recess
Focus on growth mindset
Service-learning program based on Catholic Social Teaching

What can you do?

When your child seems frustrated or upset, validate their feelings. It’s ok for them to have negative feelings but assure them they will not always feel this way.
Coach them through determining the real issue and possible solutions to work through the issue instead of avoiding it or solving it for them.
Reflect on how you are modeling conflict resolution in front of your child. Do you speak negatively about others or raise your voice?
Consider the praise you are giving your child. Try praising process and persistence. Valuing process and persistence is part of embracing a growth mindset, which means believing that everyone can grow intellectually through effort. Article: Growth Mindsets: The Power of Praising Process and Persistence
Include your child in faith and service activities.

Social and emotional skills are learned over time. We invite you to partner with us as we help our students learn and grow how to model Christian behavior in their daily lives.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Lara Krill

Principal

HIGHLIGHTS

Boo October

Let's get excited for BooOctober! Please donate a bag of candy for our Trunk or Treat or sign up to participate and other volunteer opportunities. Donations can be brought to the school office, preschool office, or church gathering space. Thank you!

Participate in Trunk or Treat and Volunteer Sign Up

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.

Sept. 20, 21 - 8HU

Sept. 27, 28 - 8SW

View schedule

Saint Gabriel Trivia

As part of Spirit Week, we will have a Saint Gabriel Trivia Contest. Do you have some trivial knowledge we can use for our Saint Gabriel trivia contest? Questions can be about our parish, school, or Saint Gabriel himself. Tell us! Visit this form to submit your question.

Walk-a-thon Sponsors Wanted

Saint Gabriel will be hosting its annual PTSO Walk-A-Thon on Friday, October 27th. Funds raised help provide student scholarships, school enrichment, teacher request for their classrooms and teacher encouragement throughout the year. We are looking for community business to help support our walk this year through various sponsorship levels. This is a great way to promote a local business. Family and Individual donations will begin later in October.

Sponsorship Information Letter

Whom to go to for what

Do wish you had contact information for school contacts all in one place? Now you do! Check out our St. Gabriel Whom to Go to for What document.

Teacher Amazon Wish Lists

Consider purchasing an item from our teacher wish lists!

Health forms

As a reminder, please ensure we have updated immunization forms on file. Eye exams are required for incoming Kindergarten and/or new 1st grade students. Physical forms are required for 6th grade students. For more information, visit our Health Information page on our website. Forms may be emailed to school@stgabriel.net or turned in to the school office.

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

September 25-29- Spirit Week
September 29- Feast of St. Gabriel All School Mass
October 19- Open House (Prospective families)
October 27- Walk-a-thon
December 2- Father/ Daughter Dance
April 11- Grandparents Day (8th)
April 13- Confirmation

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From the Community

Archdiocese Living Rosary

The 72nd Annual LIVING ROSARY will be held on Sunday, October 8, 2023, 3:00 p.m. at Frazier Hall - Bellarmine University 2001 Newburg Road, Louisville, Ky. Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre will serve as the celebrant. All youth in grades 1 -12 are encouraged to participate. Register children online at https://www.archloumarian.org/living-rosary-registration/ . Please join us in honoring Our Lady. All are welcome!

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