Student Council will be holding our annual Canned Food Drive.  This will go on November 2- November 20.  Please bring donated items to the music hallway during morning carpool. This will help prepare Thanksgiving food baskets for Fern Creek Highview United Ministries. We will be collecting different items for each grade. 

Preschool- Canned Sweet Potatoes or Yams

JK- Canned or Jar Gravy

K- Green Beans

1st- Peas

2nd- Cranberry Sauce

3rd- Corn

4th- Carrots

5th- Boxed Brownie or Cake Mix with Icing

6th- Boxed Stuffing Mix

7th- Boxed Mac n Cheese

8th- Boxed Mac n Cheese

We are thankful for our students, staff, and families!  You are invited to join us for All-School mass led by 2nd grade on Thursday, November 19 at 8:15 a.m. 

Let Our Light Shine Brighter! We want our church interior to shine as bright as the heavens above.  This sacred space, where we gather to feel God’s presence, needs a bit of updating and a brightening. This year our IGive Catholic campaign will raise funds to replace and enhance lighting in this sanctuary, gathering space and sacristy. Our goal is to raise $20,000 to add sanctuary overhead lighting, lights for some of the stations of the cross, redirect lights on the altar and replace bulbs with more long-lasting options. Advanced giving starts Monday, November 16th. You will learn more leading to Giving Tuesday, December 1. This project will be complete by the end of October 2027.

Again this year PTSO is partnering with Reindeer Lane Gift Shop!  This is a great opportunity for your child to shop for gifts for their favorite people.  This pop-up shop will be set up in Loft 1 on November 30, December 2 and 4.  Students will go with their classes to shop (like book fair).  Please send in cash or check with your child in the provided envelope that went home this week. Please note: Online vouchers will not be supported this year.  Please DO NOT purchase online vouchers.

The Student Council Candy Cane sale will be taking place December 8-9. We invite you to bring money to school to purchase the candy canes. They will be sold for $1 each. The Candy Cane sale will be held in the cafeteria during lunch and recess. Thank you for your support! 

• K-5 November Lunch Menu

• 6-8 November Lunch Menu

• Calendars

• November Calendar (PDF)

• Add school calendar to your phone (.ics)

• Uniforms

• MySchoolBucks (lunch account)

• FACTS Family Portal Login  District Code: SG-KY

• Schoology for Parents

• Safe Environment Training/ Background Checks

• Whom to Go to for What

The school year is off to a strong and successful start as we conclude Trimester 1. We extend our heartfelt thanks to our teachers, families, and all stakeholders for your partnership and dedication to ensuring each student’s success during this important beginning phase.

T1 report cards will be emailed to families next week and will be available to view in your FACTS family portal.  An email blast and text alert will be sent when report cards are ready to view.

The first snow day will be a regular day with no work.  Distance learning will begin Day 2.  Click here for more information about distance learning.

When weather conditions cause school openings to be questionable, one of the following announcements will be made for the Catholic Elementary Schools in Jefferson County. 

1. “All Catholic Elementary Schools in Jefferson County are open” – Saint Gabriel is open.

2. “Catholic Elementary Schools in Jefferson County will be open, but on a delayed schedule.”  Saint Gabriel will be on a two-hour delay.  Buses will run two hours late.  Doors will open at 9:25 a.m. for student arrival.  Students are not allowed in before this time.  Classes will start at 10:00 a.m.  Dismissal will be at regular time – 2:45 p.m.

3. “All Catholic Schools in Jefferson County are closed.” – Saint Gabriel is closed.  In the case that Saint Gabriel is closed, Saint Gabriel Preschool will make every effort to offer full-day care for registered participants.  Notification will be sent separately.

All morning activities, including detention, are cancelled for that day. Detention will be served the following scheduled day.  

In case of delayed opening, the lunch menu will be modified.  Options will be:

• Hot Dog

• (Cheese) Burger

• PBJ 

You will be notified via the Saint Gabriel Parent Alert program.

Updates on campus closures and delays can be found here: www.gabrielweather.com

👩‍🚒👨‍⚕️👩‍💻 We’re Looking for Career Guest Speakers! 👨‍🏫👷‍♀️👨‍🍳

Do you have a career, job, or special area of expertise that you’d love to share with our students? We’re looking for parent volunteers to consult with students about their Genius Hour projects and speak to classes about what you do and how you got there!

Our students love hearing about real-world careers and learning how their interests and talents can connect to future possibilities. ⭐

We’re especially looking for speakers in these career areas:

🔹 Arts, Design & Creative Careers
🔹 Authors
🔹 Business & Entrepreneurship
🔹 Grief Counselors
🔹 Nursing
🔹 Veterinary & Animal Care/ Rescue
🔹 Hospitality & Culinary Arts

But don’t see your career on the list? We’d still love to hear from you! Every career has something valuable to teach our students.

Interested in sharing your story? Please contact the school office at school@stgabriel.net to volunteer! 💙💛

Help us show our students that there are so many possibilities for their future! ✨

Reminder: Each student in a family that met their goal may have a uniform break every Wednesday in November (4th, 11th and 18th)

Spirit wear shirts have arrived!  They were sent home this week.

Students should have already received:

• 2 Homework Break Tickets (use between October and December) 

• 1 Taher Treat Tickets to be used for a snack at lunch 

Walk-a-thon- October 2

Father/ Daughter Dance- November 7

Santa Shop- November 30, December 2 and 4

Paint Night- February 4

Mother/ Son event- February 27

We are looking to get school moms involved in a Women's Group where you can come as your schedule allows, and you don't have to commit to a leadership volunteer role but can still surround yourself with women of the faith, fellowship and mission!  Stop by 3:00 this Sunday in Loft 1 for an afternoon of fellowship, conversation, and prayer.  Any questions, please email kabell@stgabriel.net or call 502-905-3795. 

Join us at our large Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair on Saturday, November 21st.  With ample parking and over 70 vendors offering hand-crafted items just in time for the holidays. Vendors are set up in the Gymnasium and Cafeteria.

There is a raffle drawing for a handmade quilt and for items donated by our vendors.

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We have added a section on News You Can Use for high school information.  Check out this section for upcoming events for prospective students.  This section will continue to be updated.

To view information about Catholic high school open houses, visit https://louisvillecatholicschools.com/schools/high-schools/.