Saint Gabriel School Weekly Newsletter for Parents

Week 27 - March 21

UPCOMING EVENTS

Celebrate Our Differences month

March is 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.

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.

STREAM Showcase

All families are invited to attend our annual STREAM Showcase on Wednesday, April 23 from 6-7:30 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 25. 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
Tours of garden and green house
Science experiments
And more!

Letter from Administration

Inclusion of Students With Learning Differences

Dear Parents and Guardians,

The Archdiocese of Louisville has a stated education philosophy, which promotes a model of inclusion for children with disabilities in our schools. We believe that children with mild disabilities can be successful within the regular classroom setting when the instruction is differentiated and strategic teaching methods are utilized and appropriate accommodations are implemented. The Archdiocese of Louisville Intervention Protocol has been developed to help ensure that the learning differences of our students are effectively addressed. In addition, the protocol ensures that our principals, counselors and teachers will have the guidance and support of a consistent educational process that provides parents of students with learning differences a better understanding of how their child’s needs will be addressed.

Every school is unique in the particular resources it can provide in the regular classroom setting. A Student Strategy Plan (SSP) is written for students experiencing difficulty in the classroom and a Student Accommodation Plan (SAP) is written for students with a diagnosed disability. The Archdiocese Intervention Protocol steps can be found here.

At St. Gabriel, our vision is to "empower every child...the whole child". This includes students with mild disabilities ranging from ADHD, sensory processing disorder, to anxiety disorder as well as students who speak English as a second language. Our teachers and staff work diligently to support our students with learning differences with a variety of strategies. We currently have 74 SAP's, 10 SSP's, and 8 medical SAP's. Our reading interventionist works with 41 students in grades 2-5. Additionally, we partner with Associates in Pediatric Therapy, JCPS, and the Wright Center to offer services during the school day to 23 students. While we cannot provide the resources to serve every need, we work closely with the families and outside agencies to provide additional support. We are committed to a partnership that meets students where they are and helps them grow.

We are proud that our student population is becoming more diverse and in turn, we continue to seek out solutions to help us meet the needs of our students.

If you have any questions about intervention plans, please feel free to contact me at dchancellor@stgabriel.net or (502) 239-5535 ext. 268.

Blessings,

Denise Chancellor

Learning Coordinator

Resource Hub for Neurodiversity Resources for Parents

HIGHLIGHTS

FACTS Re-enrollment letter 3.21.25.pdf

2025-26 Re-Enrollment Now Open

Re-enrollment is NOW OPEN! On 3/21/25 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 2025-2026 School Year. Your child’s spot will not be guaranteed until this Re-enrollment has been submitted. This must be completed prior to April 11, 2025 in order to avoid late fees. If not completed by that time, the following late fees will be assessed:

• Between April 12, 2025 and May 9, 2025, we will assess a $50 late fee.

• Between May 10, 2025 and July 31, 2025, we will assess a $100 late fee.

• After July 31, 2025, we will assess a $200 late fee and your child will not be placed into a Homeroom for the 2025-2026 School Year.

Announcements

Do you have any announcements to share? We would love to share your athletic victories, special events, or opportunities for students! Email announcements@stgabriel.net.

Technology Survey

The technology committee is working on a new long range plan and we want to hear from you. Please complete by Monday, March 24.

Technology Survey for Families

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.

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. 26- Open

Mar. 27- 7Cecil

Apr. 9- 7Gooch

Apr. 10- KCollins

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

April 14- Health Fair
April 23- STREAM showcase
April 24- Grandparents Day (8th)
April 25- Pep Rally
April 25- Deadline for 8th grade scholarships applications
April 26- Confirmation
April 30- Talent Show
May 1- Derby Days
May 6- Bells/ Guitar Elective Performance
May 12- Last Day for 8th grade
May 13- Graduation
May 19- Class of 2026 Parent/ Student Meeting
May 20- Field Day

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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