Saint Gabriel School Weekly Newsletter for Parents

Week 35 - May 23

UPCOMING EVENTS

Looking Ahead

May 26- Memorial Day, school office closed
June 2- Summer office hours begin
June 3- Report cards will be emailed and posted in FACTS
June 8-12- Vacation Bible School
July 12- Parish Summer Festival
August 1- Regular office hours resume
August 4- Back to School Splash Bash (tentative)
August 5- @ 5:30 p.m.- Kindergarten Parent Orientation
August 5- @ 6:30 p.m.- Safe Environment Training for NEW families @ St. Gabriel (tentative)
August 7- @ 3-6 p.m. Meet Your Teacher
August 7- @ 6:15 p.m.- iPad orientation (6th grade and new 7th/8th students and parents)
August 8- @ 8:30-10:30 a.m-. New Student Orientation (Gr. 1-8)
August 8 @ 8:30-11 a.m.- Little Leopards Camp (incoming Kindergarten students)
August 8- @ 8:30 a.m. Boo Hoo/ Yahoo Breakfast for Kindergarten and NEW parents/ guardians
August 11- @ 6:00 p.m. PTSO Chalk the Walk
August 12– First Day of School (1:00 DISMISSAL)
August 13- 1:00 DISMISSAL
August 14- First Day for Uniques
September 4- @ 6:00-7:30 p.m. Mock Schedule Night
September 9- Kindergarten Grandparents Day
October 1- Picture Day

Letter from Administration

Happy Summer!

This is such a busy time of year for everyone, and while we are enjoying the beautiful weather and spring/summer sports, we have been very busy at school wrapping up the 2024-2025 school year and preparing for the 2025-2026 school year.

Today we celebrated many student achievements. Special shout outs to these winners!

The grade levels with the highest achievement in MAP Spring 2025:
- Math: Kindergarten
- Reading: 1st
- Language: 7th
The grade levels with the highest observed growth in MAP Spring 2025:
- Math: 6th
- Reading: 4th
- Language: 7th
PTSO Scholarship Winners:
- George Fleming
- Grace Wolz
Spirit of Saint Gabriel Award
- K Collins- Raylan B., Hailey L.
- K Combs- Landon M., Avery M.
- K Meuris- Emmett N., Waverly W.
- K Riley- Grayson D., Clare K.
- 1 Adams- Landen D., Meela K.
- 1 Offutt- Harrison C., Ruby M.
- 1 Stallings- Cruz K., Alice J.
- 2 Adams- Preston N., Lily C.
- 2 Henehan- Edward N., Vivian Q.
- 2 Weaver- Rhett Y., Maci G.
- 3 Boyd- Brooks D., Marybeth S.
- 3 Helms- Connor C., Ainsley W.
- 3 Mattmiller- Logan B., Elizabeth P.
- 4 Cornwell- Wyatt T., Alayna R.
- 4 Jones- Mason M., Sarah R.
- 4 Owens- Connor G., Allison C.
- 5 DeWitt- Jonathan H., Hadley A.
- 5 Langenkamp- Liam B., Hannah G..
- 5 Livingston- Colten M., Maddie W.
- 6 Lauder- Logan C., Claire W.
- 6 Passanisi- Knox S., Chiemerie I.
- 6 Rhea- Chris B., Chinyerem I.
- 7 Cecil- Matthew J., Blake P., Brynn B., Audrey R.
- 7 Gooch- Easton W., Carly S.
- Faculty/ Staff: Mrs. Niamh Lutes

We are very proud of how much our students have grown this year!

As we close the 2024-2025 school year, we will be saying “see you later” (not goodbye) to several of our faculty and staff: Sarah Eaton (counselor), Marielle Jones (4th grade ELA teacher), Nevada Quire (STEM teacher), and Julia Zuhars (7th/8th ELA teacher). We wish all of them the very best in their new endeavors. We are excited to hear where their paths lead them and thank them for touching all of our lives.

We have so much to look forward to in the 2025-2026 school year! I wish all of you and your families a summer full of contentment and happiness. Soak in all of God’s goodness. I look forward to seeing you throughout the community and seeing you again in August. Happy Summer!

Lara Krill

Principal

HIGHLIGHTS

Spring MAP Scores

Spring MAP scores family reports were sent home with students on Tuesday, May 20.

We are so proud of our students' hard work and growth this year!

MAP Family Toolkit

Summer Learning Workbooks

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.

SGS K-8 St. Gabriel Summer 2025.pdf

Summer Skills for Success

Check out our Summer Skills for Success with resources to use this summer to get ready for the next grade level!

Outstanding Summer Reader

New this year! Students who complete the library summer reading program (it's free!) are encouraged to a picture of themselves with their prize to summer@stgabriel.net or message on Facebook, and we will recognize these students as Outstanding Summer Readers!

Louisville Free Public Library Summer Reading

Bullitt County Library Summer Reading

School Supply Lists

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

2025-2026 School Supply Lists

Field Day Thank You

A big thank you to all our volunteers for a fabulous field day! Special thanks to our field day planning committee: Kathy Abell, Todd Anderson, Jessica Lefevre, and Kelsey Rhea for all their hard work!

Summer Office Hours

Summer school office hours will be Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.- noon in June, closed in July. The office will reopen August 1st with normal hours. You may also contact our staff anytime by email at school@stgabriel.net.

Now enrolling

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.

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.

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.

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.

From The Parish

Archdiocese Parish School Planning Survey

Over the next 18 months, Archbishop Shelton is inviting all parishes and schools to engage in a comprehensive planning process designed to address organizational issues that are impacting parishes and schools:

+the available number of priests to serve parishes and parishioners

+the number of aging and underutilized facilities and properties

+the population trends and changing demographics

+the stewardship of resources

The first step, Parish Studies, is asking parishes and parish schools to provide statistical information and ask questions that are parish and school focused.

We need your assistance with the school section. There will be a parish section coming soon. Below is the link for the school feedback sections. Honest and thoughtful responses will be helpful in the process. Parish Council will review the data and help me complete the final documents to be sent to the archdiocese. Please avoid mentioning specific people in your responses. Those will be ineligible for this particular feedback document.

We need to collect these responses before FRIDAY MAY 23 so that we can stay on track to complete the final report by the August deadline.

School Planning Survey Link

Picnic Donations

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

Vacation Bible School will be June 8-12. Come join the fun! Registration is now available.

VBS 2025 Registration

Adult Volunteer Sign-Up

Youth Volunteer Sign-Up (7th grade and High School)

Happy 10th Anniversary of Priesthood, Fr. Jason!

Please join us as we celebrate Fr. Jason' 10th anniversary of priesthood. We will have mass followed by breakfast in the gym.

RSVP for Fr. Jason Anniversary Mass

Fall Sports Sign-Ups Now open

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

https://gameday.loucsaa.net/

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.

Sacrament Photo Circles

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.

First Communion Pictures

Confirmation Pictures

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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