The Scholastic Book Fair is back! Book fair will be available for in-person and virtual shopping. In-person shopping will be October 9th - October 12th. We’re so excited to connect our community through the joy of reading and create a fun virtual experience for our kids.

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.

We can’t wait to bring the magic of storytelling to St. Gabriel. Visit the book fair homepage at https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/stgabrielarchangelschool.

Fall Into Reading Night

It's back! Fall Into Reading Night for K-3 will be Monday, October 23. Space was limited to first 50 registrations. THIS EVENT IS FULL! Families will enjoy several activity stations followed by a bonfire and s'mores!

Open House

Help us spread the word! Open House for Prospective Families will be Thursday, October 19 from 6-7:30 p.m. Families can find more information at https://www.stgabrielcatholicschool.net/admissions/visit-sgs. We also need parent volunteers to help give tours! If you are interested in helping, please contact Becca Thornton at bthornton@stgabriel.net. Pre-registration for new families will open in November.

Letter from Administration

Dear Parents/Guardians,

It is hard to believe that October is here and it is already time for conferences next week! Our teachers have been working hard with each student the past few weeks to prepare for the October 12, 2023 conference day. 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 truly gives an opportunity to share information with a positive approach and establish 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 own 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 October 12!

Sincerely,

Jennifer Schulz

HIGHLIGHTS

Walk-a-thon is almost here!

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. Family and individual donations will begin October 9 via our online platform, GiveSmart.

Walk-a-thon Information Letter

2024-25 Tuition Assistance

It's time to start thinking about the 2024-25 school year. Tuition assistance applications will be available at www.ceflou.org on October 15, 2023. Parents/guardians will need their 2022 federal tax return and 2022 W-2’s; (additional documents may be requested if they have additional income). The 2024-2025 application fee is $35. Deadline to complete the application and provide all documentation is November 30, 2023 for consideration in the initial round of funding. These families will receive award notifications no later than March 1, 2024.

Tuition Assistance Information Flyer (English)

Tuition Assistance Information Flyer (Spanish)

A note from the cafeteria

Our suppliers are experiencing an extreme shortage of burgers. Unfortunately, this means we can no longer offer burgers every day as an option until their issue is resolved.

Good news! EZ Pay has been updated and is now available for families to access.

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

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.

Oct. 11, 12 - 7CE

Oct. 18, 19- 7GO

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

October 12- P-T-S Conferences- NO SCHOOL
October 13-16- Fall Break- NO SCHOOL
October 18- Unity Day
October 19- Open House (Prospective families)
October 23- Fall into Reading Family Night
October 27- Walk-a-thon
December 2- Father/ Daughter Dance
April 11- Grandparents Day (8th)
April 13- Confirmation

News You Can Use Website

From the Community

St. Bernard Mixer

October 7th, 7:30-10:30 p.m. School Gym
$10 per person (cash to make the line to get in quicker)
All students need a signed permission slip to attend (will have at the door)
Concession stand will be open
Open to all 6th-8th graders

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