Saint Gabriel School Weekly Newsletter for Parents
Saint Gabriel School Weekly Newsletter for Parents
Class of 2026 meeting will be Tuesday, May 20 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the church. All students and at least 1 parent/ guardian are requested to attend. Teachers and admin will share events (e.g. Confirmation, field trips), privileges, and responsibilities that the students can expect for 8th grade as the students become the leaders of the school.
Field Day will be Tuesday, May 20 and rain date is Wednesday, May 21. Parents/ guardians must sign up to volunteer in order to be on campus for activities. Please see sign up information below.
Field Day is May 20, and we need parent volunteers to help us make it a safe and fun day for all our students. If you are willing to help us out, please complete the Google Form by May 13 at 4 p.m. There will be a meeting on Sunday, May 18 at 6:30 pm for all volunteers. Please make arrangements to attend so Field Day will flow smoothly.
All Field Day Volunteers must be Safe Environment Compliant.
Every volunteer must be current on Honor Thy Child training and have a current background check. Once you complete the Google Form above, we will verify that all required trainings are current and let you know you are good to go. If you know you need to complete something, click https://www.stgabriel.net/background for a step-by-step process with clickable links.
THANK YOU PTSO!
Dear Parents/ Guardians,
We are so thankful for the support of our Parent-Teacher-Student Organization. They work hard and dedicate many hours to fulfill their mission of providing support to St. Gabriel the Archangel School. Major fundraisers for PTSO are the Walk-a-thon and Box Tops. They raised over $53,000 this school year! It was a very successful year for fundraising, and we appreciate all the volunteers who make our special events happen. The money raised this year was used to support the following:
Student Enrichment
New student welcome baskets
Back to School Splash Bash
8th-grade shirts
Kindergarten shirts
Treats at lunch (walk-a-thon)
Catholic Schools Week (CSW) Student Appreciation Day
Field Day
Teacher/ staff appreciation
Back to school welcome items
Boo Hoo/Yahoo breakfast for kindergarten parents
Conferences lunch and dinner
Christmas gifts
CSW staff lunch
Teacher requests for classroom supplies
Teacher/ staff appreciation week
End of Year Staff Luncheon
Flexible seating
Recess equipment
Garden/ greenhouse supplies
Faculty lounge supplies
Classroom rugs
Window shades for STEM lab
STEM lab supplies
Play park refresh
2- $1,000 Scholarships for 8th graders
2- $1,000 Scholarships for 7th graders
Planning is already underway for next year’s events. More volunteers are needed to help with the Walk-a-thon. The Walk will take place in the fall with lots of fun activities! There will also be sponsorship opportunities. Stay tuned for more information.
St. Gabriel is blessed to have an active PTSO, and we appreciate their time and dedication. If you are looking for a new way to get involved please email sgsptso@gmail.com.
We are very excited to plan events for next year!
2025-26 PTSO Officers
President- Angela Bowen
Vice President- Melissa Miller
Secretary- Rebecca Lehr
Communications Coordinator/ PR/ Marketing- Jamie Owen
Thank you for your support!
Jennifer Schulz
Assistant Principal
Calendars (2025-26 Calendar now available)
MySchoolBucks (lunch account)
Spring MAP scores family reports will be sent home with students on Monday, May 19. Please look for these to come home.
We are so proud of our students' hard work and growth this year!
Thank you to our families who volunteered this year for the bingo ministry! We are very grateful for your support of this program. Bingo is a significant revenue source for St. Gabriel, and we couldn’t do it without you!
Summer learning workbooks from Evan Moor are now on sale. Students who complete a summer learning workbook will receive a prize! To purchase, visit Evan Moor's website.
Students will also have access to Lexia and Dreambox over the summer. Contact your child's teacher if you need login information.
Check out our Summer Skills for Success with resources to use this summer to get ready for the next grade level!
2025-26 School Supply lists are now available on our website.
We are also offering a school supply kit program again this year, so there’s no need to head to the store. Supply orders include the exact colors, quantities, and brands your teachers have approved for class. Get your Back to School shopping taken care of with one easy kit!
Order online at ShopTTkits.com
Enter our school’s account number 6270
Questions? Contact school@stgabriel.net
Applications for the 2025-26 school year are now available! We have a few more spots for middle school. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
June 8-12- Vacation Bible School
July 12- Summer Festival
Wow! We've sold 2,141 tickets so far. Thank you for your support! Unfortunately we did not meet our goal for a uniform break this time, but there is still time to turn in your tickets!
The winner of the School K-8 Bop & Pop Party was Mr. Gooch's class with 168 tickets. Party is Thursday.
The winner of the preschool Bop & Pop party is Teal Room with 43 tickets sold. Party is Thursday.
These ten students win a chance in the cash grab booth Wednesday
Declan S. - Navy Room
Skye N. - Blue Room
CeCe B. - Purple room
Carmillie H. - Red room
Oaklyn S. - orange Room
Waylon C. - Riley
Bridie J. - Gooch
Annaleigh S. - Weaver
Luke L. - Boyd
Jonathan O. - Livingston
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Save the Date! Summer Picnic – Saturday, July 12th, 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
We kindly request your help to enhance the success of just a few of our booths: The Gift Card Booth, Toys & Games Booth, and Candy Booth, all of which are stocked by your generosity. We appreciate your help with one, two or all three.
Gift Cards:
The gift card booth is one of the most popular at our picnic. We are requesting donations of gift cards in amounts of $10 or more.
Toys & Games:
This booth is fun for kids of all ages. We are requesting donations of items valued at $10 or more. You can use your imagination - what do your kids enjoy? Or get ideas from our Amazon Wish List.
Candy:
For those with a sweet tooth, this is the booth for you! Candy of all varieties is needed. There are several ways to participate. History has shown us that most winners choose boxed candy, like what you would get at the movies. There will also be containers in the back of church that you can collect and fill with bagged candy.
You may drop off donations during carpool in the mornings or afternoons starting 5/19/2025. You may also drop off donations to the Parish Office or bring to the Church Gathering Space each weekend between now and picnic or mail donations directly to the Parish Office.
Any questions or concerns please email festival@stgabriel.net or text Elaine Basham at 502-594-3134.
Thanks for your support!
Vacation Bible School will be June 8-12. Come join the fun! Registration is now available.
Please join us as we celebrate Fr. Jason' 10th anniversary of priesthood. We will have mass followed by breakfast in the gym.
St. Gabriel 2025–2026 Fall Sports Sign-Ups Are Now Open!
Get your student-athlete ready for a fun and competitive season with St. Gabriel Athletics!
Registration Window: May 8 – July 7, 2025
Register online at:
Available Fall Sports:
Cheer
Cross Country
Boys Flag Football
Football
Girls Volleyball
Girls Flag Football
Don’t miss your chance to be part of the Leopard tradition!
Coaches are also needed: Interested? Contact Jamie Pike at: jpike1793@gmail.com
Help us build a strong, supportive sports community at St. Gabriel!
Don't miss out! Follow Sports Ministry on Facebook for sports updates.
The pictures from First Communion and Confirmation have been uploaded to Photo Circle. You will be able to download them. Please note that depending on your connection, it may take up to an hour to load all the pictures.
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