Help us welcome our students back to school with inspirational messages!  Families are invited to this PTSO event on the night before school starts (August 11 at 6 p.m.) as we decorate the sidewalks with chalk.

First day of school for K-8 students is Tuesday, August 12th.  Morning carpool will begin at 7:25 a.m.  School officially starts at 8 a.m.  Please note that preschool dropoff is in the back parking lot by the playpark.  Please form two lanes and be mindful of children crossing.  

REMINDER: Tuesday and Wednesday are a 1:00 dismissal.

Bring your backpack to mass on Sunday, August 17 at 10AM mass and receive a special back to school blessing  Plus, join us for donuts after mass!  No RSVP required.

• Calendars

• Add school calendar to your phone (.ics)

• August Lunch Menu (K-5)

• August Lunch Menu (6-8)

• Uniforms

• MySchoolBucks (lunch account)

• FACTS Family Portal Login

• Schoology for Parents

• Commonly Used Apps Login Instructions

• Safe Environment Training/ Background Checks

A text message was sent Friday, August 1 for a test of our emergency notification system to all emergency contacts and staff.  Email blasts will also be sent periodically.  Not getting our messages?  Reach out to school@stgabriel.net to update contact information.

Consider purchasing an item from our teacher wish lists! 

St. Gabriel School invites all 4th and 5th grade students to become School Safety Patrols. This stewardship project is a great opportunity to participate in our school community. Each morning, a group of approximately three students along with several adults, will greet students arriving during carpool drop off and assist Kindergarten and Pre-K students.  For more information, see Ms. Lauder. 

Choir will be offered to students in grades 3 through 8 after school on Mondays from 2:55pm to 3:45pm. Practice will be held in Church. Students in grades 3 and 4 will sing for our liturgies on Tuesday. Grades 5 through 8 will sing for the Thursday Liturgies.  For more information and to register, click here. 

Staying hydrated is important! Please make sure your child has a clear or translucent, plastic water bottle each day.  Hydroflasks and similar metal water bottles are not allowed during the school day.  Water bottles are to be taken home each day to be washed.  Only water may be in the water bottles.

While you’re shopping for uniforms, you can view our Uniform Chart on our website for easy reference.

A few items of note:

• Grades 5-8 may now wear the logo quarter-zip sweatshirt. (NEW for Grades 5&6) *8th grade sweatshirt order will be shared later.

• Shirts should be long enough to stay tucked in.

• Socks may be black or white.

• Jewelry: One small necklace. Necklaces must be religious medals or a cross. One bracelet may be worn. Watches are permitted. No Smart Watches, Apple Watches, Fitbits with internet, etc.

• Belts: A black, blue, or navy solid color belt must be worn with shorts or pants (grades 1-8)

• Boys hair: Hair must be out of the face and eyes, above eyebrows, to the middle of the ear, and above the collar.

• Skirts should be to the top of the knee.

• PE uniforms may be purchased at Coffman’s or Shaheen's (NEW).

• Each Friday unless otherwise specified will be designated as school spirit day. Students are permitted to wear a St. Gabriel spirit wear shirt with official logo. Students will be allowed to wear their sports shirts, jerseys, etc. on this day. PE or uniform bottoms ONLY may be worn on Spirit Days.

We still need two part-time (T, Th) instructional assistants for Kindergarten and one part-time administrative assistant in the school office.  View our Employment Opportunities webpage for more information.

As a reminder, please ensure we have updated immunization forms on file.  Eye exams are required for incoming Kindergarten and/or new 1st grade and 6th grade students.  Physical forms are required for 6th grade students.  For more information, visit our Health Information page on our website.  Forms may be emailed to school@stgabriel.net or turned in on Meet Your Teacher Night. 

Students who complete the Evan Moor summer workbook by Friday, August 15 may have a uniform break every Friday in August (August 15, 22, 29).  Bring in your book to your homeroom teacher to receive a certificate!

Summer's not over yet!  There is still time to brush up on skills to make sure your child is ready for the school year.  Check out our skills for success for each grade level!

Are you ready for Spirit Days?  This year Spirit Days will be every Friday.  Students may wear a St. Gabriel shirt or jersey with uniform or PE uniform bottoms.  Visit www.stgabrielshop.com to order your spirit wear items today!

We will continue to use the same arrival and dismissal routes for cars and buses.  We use PikMyKid for dismissal.

• Arrival Map

• Dismissal Map

• PikMyKid Parent User Guide

• New parents- Be sure to download the PikMyKid app and update your dismissal preferences.

Saint Gabriel PTSO strives:

• To promote communication among parents, teachers and administration.

• To provide parents and teachers assistance in all aspects of education and student growth.

• To promote good will and cooperation between parents, faculty, administration, school board and parish.

• To direct and coordinate parental support to the school through specific assistance activities, social functions and fund-raisers.

• To organize and conduct fundraisers. Funds raised are given to Saint Gabriel the Archangel School to assist with classroom supplies, student programs, teacher and staff appreciation, social events and other programs approved by the administration

Walk-a-thon- October 3

Father/ Daughter Dance- November 1

Santa Shop- December 2-4

Paint Night- December 4

Mother/ Son event- March 21

ARE YOU SOMEONE OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO…

• Has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic?

• Has a child over the age of seven who has not been baptized?

• Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist?

We offer an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith. Sessions focus on the teachings and experience of Church and prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist during the Easter season. There are also separate sessions for children or youth. You are welcome to participate in the process with your questions, your insights, and your faith story in a warm, accepting setting. For information, please contact Kathy Abell, Director of Faith Formation, by emailing kabell@stgabriel.net, or by calling (office) 502-239-5481 x 312 or (cell) 502-905-3795. 

Free Hispanic and Resource Fair/ Gratis Feria Hispana de Salud y Recursos

Hosted by: Fern Creek United Methodist Church

6724 Bardstown Road

 502-239-8405

Saturday, August 23rd

10AM - 1PM

 Blood Pressure Screening, Glucose Screening, Dental Screening, Vision Screening, Healthcare Resources Information, and other activities for children

Light lunch available!

Saint Xavier High School is hosting a Fall Swim and Dive Clinic. This swim clinic is an opportunity for both boys and girls ages 5-14 to practice swimming in a fun and positive setting. The clinic is open to swimmers of all abilities, from beginner to advanced.  For more information, see PDF flier.