March will be our 4th 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.

Rice Bowl Penny Challenge

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 wl a better place for all.

Rice bowls will be 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 grade will have a jug in the cafeteria during morning carpool. Individual rice bowls returned the week of March 24 will earn extra points towards the homeroom total. Rice Bowls due April 17. Please label with child's name and homeroom.

Stations of the Cross

The 8th grade students will lead K-8 students in the Stations of the Cross during Lent on Fridays, March 7, 21, and 28. All sessions will begin at 1:45 p.m. in the church.

First Eucharist

Congratulations to our 2nd graders who will make their First Communion tomorrow! They have been working so hard to prepare for this special sacrament. Special thanks to grandparents who joined us for Grandparents Day yesterday. It was a great event!

Patriotic Program

Enjoy patriotic musical selections sung by our 5th graders! Performance will be in the gym on March 20 at 7 p.m. All are welcome.

Crazy Socks for Down Syndrome Awareness

On Friday, March 21, students may wear crazy socks for a donation of $1 in honor of World Down Syndrome Awareness Day. Donations will go to Angels in Disguise, which is a local organization that helps spread awareness and provides support to individuals with down syndrome.

Talent Show Auditions

The Talent show will be Wednesday , April 30, 2025 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 22 and 23 after school in the music room.

Sign Up for Talent Show Auditions

Letter from Administration

2025-26 Calendar and Important Information

The 2025-26 school year calendar is now available to view. Please note the following:

Meet the Teacher for K-8 will be Thursday, August 7 from 3-6 p.m. Meet the Teacher for Preschool/ JK will be Monday, August 11 from 3-6 p.m.
Little Leopards Camp (Kindergarten only) will be Friday, August 8 from 8:30-11 a.m.
First day of school for K-8 and Preschool/ JK will be Tuesday, August 12. The first two days of school are 1 p.m. dismissals.
We will continue the same P-T-S conference format from this year. Wednesday will be a 1 p.m. dismissal and conferences will be 2-7:30 p.m. Thursday conferences will be 8-11 a.m.
Distance learning days will begin on snow day #2. There is one snow make-up day built into the calendar.
Easter is on April 5, 2026 during spring break. We are off for Good Friday on April 3.

Other important information:

Trimester 2 report cards were published today. You should have received an email from Mrs. Krill with a link to view or check your family FACTS account.
2025-26 Tuition rates for K-8 were published last week and are available to view on the school website.
2025-26 Enrollment packets will be available in FACTS on March 20 for returning and newly accepted students. An email will be sent to the email address you have on file. This will include options for bus and ASE registration.
It’s time for stewardship renewal for St. Gabriel Parish families. Remember- your commitment card must be on file by March 31, 2025 to be charged the member tuition rate. Visit www.stgabriel.net/giving for more information.
St. Gabriel summer camp registration is now available. If interested, email preschool@stgabriel.net.

2025-26 Calendar

HIGHLIGHTS

QUICK LINKS

Technology Survey

Be on the lookout for a technology survey coming your way soon! The technology committee is working on a new long range plan and we want to hear from you.

2025-26 Tuition Rates

Tuition rates were published today. 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.

Summer Camp Sign-Ups

It's time to register for St. Gabriel's summer camp for students entering K-6 for 2025-26 school year. Summer camp start date is June 2.

Please email preschool@stgabriel.net to reserve your spot. Please include your child’s first and last name, current grade, and DOB.

Now enrolling

Applications for the 2025-26 school year are now available! Know someone who may be interested? Help spread the word!

Visit our website to apply. Preschool through 8th grade will use the same application process. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. In order to receive preference, current and parish families who are ADDING students must apply by the priority deadline.

This is for NEW students only. Returning students will complete re-enrollment through FACTS in March.

Sign Up Here

Bingo Schedule

Bingo

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. If you volunteer, your child may have a uniform break the next non-mass day! Please sign up using Sign Up Genius.

Mar. 19- 8Zuhars

Mar. 20- Preschool

Mar. 26- Open

Mar. 27- 7Cecil

Honor Thy Child/ Safe Environment Training

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

March 19- Patriotic Program
April 14- Health Fair
April 23- STREAM showcase
April 24- Grandparents Day (8th)
April 26- Confirmation
April 30- Talent Show

From The PTSO

Father/ Daughter Dance

St. Gabriel PTSO’s Father/Daughter dance has been rescheduled for Saturday, March 22. Tickets previously purchased will be honored. Tickets are no longer available. The theme is Hollywood, and we look forward to a night of friends, music and a chocolate fountain.

Box Tops

Box Tops is a great fundraiser for PTSO! Download the Box Tops for Education app and scan your receipt for a contribution of $1.50 or more. Be sure to enter the name of the child who should receive credit. Join the January monthly challenge in the Box Tops app and you'll earn 24 BONUS box tops when you buy 12 participating products across all scans during the month of January. Our next Box Tops Uniform Break will be March 24.

Our school ID is ID: 393279.

PTSO Group Me

Not on social media but want to stay up to date on PTSO news? Join our GroupMe chat. GroupMe link

PTSO Events 2024-25

Father/ Daughter Dance- March 22

Teacher/ Staff Appreciation Week- May 5-9

From The Parish

Fish Fry Fridays Are back!

The Codfather is Back… Now through April 11th

Dates: Friday, March 7 through April 11
Time: 5 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: St. Gabriel Multi-purpose Building
Options: Drive Through, Carryout or Dine-in

Menu: www.stgabriel.net/fishfry

Stewardship Renewal

Thank you to all parishioners who have completed and submitted your Transformed in Faith Commitment Card. We invite all faithful parishioners to complete a card as our parish goal is 100% participation! You may return your card by:

• mailing it using the pre-addressed envelope

• or bringing it to Mass next Sunday

• or you may visit our parish website at www.stgabriel.net/giving

All cards need to be returned to the parish by Sunday, March 30. School parents who have registered as a parish member, completed a stewardship commitment card, and donated to our parish over the last year, do qualify for the Member school tuition rate. If a family has not meet one or all of these criteria, the family will qualify for NON-MEMBER school tuition rate.

Link Your Kroger Card

Choose St. Gabriel for your Kroger Community Rewards! This can be done easily by selecting our program on your digital account.

St. Gabriel ID # is: QA178

Learn more at https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards

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