Saint Gabriel School Weekly Newsletter for Parents

Week 31 - April 25

UPCOMING EVENTS

Talent Show

The Talent show will be Wednesday, April 30, 2025 from 1:15pm to 2:25pm

We've got some talented students to showcase!

Derby Days 2025.pdf

Derby Days

Parents/guests are invited to join us for our annual Derby Days celebration on May 1, 2025. See flyer for more information.

Please note: The parade will now start at 9:15 a.m.

Book Nook Parent Meeting

Would you love to hear your child say, “Will you please read with me tonight?”

A special invitation to parents of children who attend the Book Nook. Mrs. Bunch will be sharing tips that will help make summer reading a healthy and pleasurable experience for you and your child. Reading to and with your child is one of the most beneficial tools for raising a successful and prolific reader. Mrs. Bunch will demonstrate ways that will make reading sessions with your child fun and very rewarding.

This event is open to all parents- Monday, May 5 at 6:30 p.m. in Loft 1

May Procession

The month of May is a time when we honor and remember the Mother of Our Church, Mary. On Wednesday, May 7th at 8:15 am, we will be having a Mary Crowning Service in the Church! Parents and family are welcome to attend. Second graders will be leading this service, and a few of our eighth-grade students have volunteered to help the second graders lead us in the Rosary. All students (K-8) will need to bring 1 long stemmed flower to school on May 7. We will use these to place around Mary. One student from each homeroom will process in with a vase of flowers from that homeroom to adorn Mary. Please bring these flowers in on the morning of May 7, and have the students take then to their homeroom teacher.

Students are encouraged to bring their own rosaries from home the day of our crowning. If your child does not have one, their teacher will provide one the day of the service.

Letter from Administration

Safety and Emergency Preparedness

Dear Parents/ Guardians,

Safety is very important to us here at St. Gabriel. Each year, we update our emergency preparedness plan in preparation for multiple types of emergencies. While we hope that we will never need these plans, we want to be ready. We work with the Kentucky Center for School Safety, Louisville Metro Police Department, and Fire Department to ensure our plans meet or exceed current safety standards for schools. We are proud that our seasoned LMPD resource officer identified our school as “one of the most secure buildings” he’s ever visited.

Here are some of the safety measures in place at St. Gabriel:

Welcome but vigilant staff who greet all visitors and direct them to the front office
Visitor sign in and escort protocol
All outer doors are locked with keyless entry systems
Reach Alert notification system for parents and staff
Emergency drills: fire (10 times per school year), tornado, earthquake, and lockdown (4 times per school year)
All classrooms are closed and locked during the instruction
Two-way radios for administrators and staff
Emergency response kits in every classroom
AED’s posted in all campus buildings
Over 50 cameras across campus

We have developed a safety committee with representatives from all campus departments who meet monthly to update our plan as needed and determine a campus-wide approach to address current challenges. Also, all campus staff are trained in CPR/ First Aid/ AED.

Here are some reminders for parents/guardians regarding their role during an emergency situation:

Parent Alert is our emergency notification system. Please make sure you are signed up to receive alerts.
Please make sure the office has updated contact information for you and emergency contacts.
Please do not come to campus until you are directed to do so. Lanes need to be clear for emergency personnel.
In case that law enforcement is involved, they will direct administrators and staff how to proceed.
Until the emergency is resolved, parents/ guardians will not be able to sign out their child until they are released.
Once an emergency is resolved, parents/ guardians will receive instructions on how to pick up their child if needed. Please be aware that in this case a picture ID will be needed.

The key to providing a safe environment is for all stakeholders to be vigilant at all times. Thank you for your support and partnership to maintain a safe environment for our children and families.

Have a blessed day,

Lara Krill

Principal

HIGHLIGHTS

Gala Thank you!

Thank you again for your support of the Saint Gabriel Catholic School “Lucky Streak in the Creek” gala. We are excited to share our total amount raised is $74,264! We are so blessed to have a community that believes in our mission. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!

Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and donors, we far surpassed our goal! Since we met our goal, students will have no homework the week of Derby (April 28-May 1)and a popsicle party for the whole school (May 2)!

STREAM Showcase Thank You

Our sixth annual STREAM Showcase was amazing! Our students are so talented. We had about 300 attend to view student artwork, projects, STEM activities. and more. Special thanks to Ms. Slayton for creating an art gallery experience and Ms. Lauder for organizing our Ancient History Living Wax Museum! It gets better every year!

We want your Feedback

Parents/ Guardians, please take a few minutes to complete our Parent/ Guardian Satisfaction Survey about your experience with SGS this year. Please complete the survey by April 30.

Parent/ Guardian Satisfaction Survey Link

2025 Summer Camps

Summer Camps

Looking for youth activities and camps for your kiddos this summer? Here is a list to get you started. Feel free to email Becca Thornton, Communications Director at bthornton@stgabriel.net with additional camp suggestions that have worked for your family in the past. This Google Doc will be updated as needed so check back for more ideas!

Don't forget to register for Saint Gabriel's Summer Camp! Now enrolling! Email preschool@stgabriel.net to register.

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.

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.

Apr. 30- 1Offutt

May 1- 1Stallings

May 7- 1Adams

May 8- 2Adams

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

May 8- 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
June 8-12- Vacation Bible School

From The PTSO

Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week

It’s the time of year where we like to celebrate and show our appreciation for our St. Gabriel teachers and staff every day for a week! We need lots of help to make it all happen— please consider signing up to help out.

Teacher Appreciation Sign Up to Volunteer

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. Our next Box Tops Uniform Break will be April 28. This is the last one for the year!

Our school ID is ID: 393279.

From The Parish

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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