Saint Gabriel School Weekly Newsletter for Parents

WEEK 6- September 22

UPCOMING EVENTS

Decorate the Halls

Let's show our school spirit by decorating the hallways with our school colors: blue, gold, and white! Students are invited to make decorations like posters and paw prints to hang in the hallways. Be creative!

PTSO meeting

All parents/ guardians are invited to attend the next PTSO meeting on Wednesday, September 27 at 6:30 p.m. in Loft 1. See you there!

Bake Sale

Student Council bake sale is Friday, September 29. They need your help! Please donate individually wrapped goods that they can sell. Items may be dropped off before school in the lobby this week and next week. Students who donate may have a uniform break on October 2.

Letter from Administration

Dear Parents/Guardians,

It’s that time of year when change is visible all around us. We notice the trees as they begin to show us their color before losing their leaves. The mornings are crisper and a jacket could be needed for the day. It is hard to believe that the first day of Fall is tomorrow, September 23. When we look at the children who entered our classrooms just a month ago, they are changing and growing, too. We are excited to see them making new friends, adjusting to new routines, and trying new activities!

Along with the visible changes we’ve noticed, there are also internal transformations happening. The children are settling into their routines, learning the names of new friends, engaging with new materials, and accomplishing tasks independently. Change is always happening.

As the season is changing, it is a perfect time to get adjusted to high expectations and raise the bar. We have worked hard to start this school year feeling more back to normal, yet energized to get rules, routines, and expectations back to a higher level. Teachers are building relationships and connections with their students and families, and partnership with parents is key. We are striving for positive communication. Thank you for your support as we work to reset routines, expectations, and express positive vibes. Fall is a time of change and resetting routines if needed. A few tips are:

Create a morning routine- the start of the day should be designed to lower stress, not raise it.
Enforce regular bedtime schedules for more restful sleep
Make a family calendar to stay on schedule
Set up a no phone zone and make time for tech free family time
Designate a comfortable and efficient spot for your child to do their homework
Foster a growth mindset- take a positive approach and view when challenges arise

We want your child to have a fun, challenging experience at St. Gabriel! Of course, some days will be better than others, but as the days cool down and school heats up, we all want to work with you to help your child succeed!

Have a great weekend,

Jennifer Schulz

Assistant Principal

HIGHLIGHTS

Boo October

Boo October is October 21 from 5:00-9:00 pm. There will be fun for the whole family with a Trunk or Treat, a Chili Supper by the Men’s Club, Inflatable Zone, Carnival Games, a Sweet Walk, Pumpkin Decorating, Haunted Halls, beer, wine, margaritas, and more! We need your help Sign up using the QR code to decorate a trunk and help hand out candy to children, to work a game, or to help with volunteering during the event. We also need donations of individually wrapped candy for our Trunk or Treat. Please bring in bagged candy and drop off in the school office. Thank you for your help in making this event a success.

Participate in Trunk or Treat and Volunteer Sign Up

All State Choir Auditions

Attention: 7th and 8th grade singers would you be interested in auditioning for All State Choir? Here is an opportunity for you to sing with other kids from around the state and represent our school St. Gabriel at KMEA next January.

On Tuesdays and Thursdays after school until 3:50pm, students will work on audition criteria and prepare themselves with Mrs. Lutes for their audio only recorded audition.

Practices will begin Tuesday October 19.

All State Choir Sign-Ups

Safety Patrol

St. Gabriel School invites all 4th and 5th grade students to become School Safety Patrols. This stewardship project is a great opportunity to participate in our school community. St. Gabriel Patrols will arrive at school by 7:25 a.m., check in the office, and put on safety vests. Patrols will assist with arrival from 7:25 until 7:50 a.m. Permission slips were sent home with students. Please return ASAP to Ms. Lauder to participate.

Winter Sports Sign-Ups

SIGN-UPS are OPEN for Basketball and Archery until 10/1/23. Please sign up using GameDay. No Late Sign-Ups after 10/1/23. If you would like to coach any sport, please email Jamie Pike at jpike1793@gmail.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 Sign Up Genius.

Sept. 27, 28 - 8SW

Oct. 4, 5 - 8ZU

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.

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

October 1- Basketball & Archery Sports Registration Deadline
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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