Saint Gabriel School Weekly Newsletter for Parents
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Week 8- October 2
Week 8- October 2
Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events
Service Award Winners To Be Announced
Service Award Winners To Be Announced
Our 2026 Volunteer Service Award Winners will be announced on Saturday, October 3 right before the start of 4 pm Mass. Please come to celebrate these individuals for their dedication to the growth and prosperity of the St. Gabriel community.
Book Fair
Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair is back! Book fair will be available for in-person and virtual shopping. In-person shopping will be available during the school day October 5th - October 7th. The Book Fair will also be open during conferences on October 7th (1:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.) and October 8th (8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.). We’re so excited to connect our community through the joy of reading!
Parents can set up an eWallet for your child(ren). You and family members can contribute to the eWallet and your child(ren) doesn't need to bring cash!
If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Online Book Fair. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Your online orders will also benefit our school.
We can’t wait to bring the magic of storytelling to St. Gabriel. Visit the book fair homepage at https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/stgabrielarchangelschool.
Living Rosary
Living Rosary
Third grade will lead the rosary aloud with all students on Wednesday, October 7 at 8:15 am. in the church. Students are invited to bring a rosary from home to participate.
Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat
🎃👻 TRUNK OR TREAT – WE NEED YOUR TRUNKS! 🚗🍬
Our annual St. Gabriel Trunk or Treat is coming up, and we need our amazing families to help make it a fun night for our community!
📅 Friday, October 30th
⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM
🚗 Trunk Set-Up: 5:00 PM
We had a great turnout last year and would LOVE to have even more trunks this year! Decorate your trunk, bring your own candy to pass out, and join us for a fun evening with our St. Gabriel families and community. 🎃🍭
The more trunks, the more fun! 💙💛 We appreciate your help making this FREE community event a great one!
Letter from Administration
Letter from Administration
Student-Led Conferences
Student-Led Conferences
Dear Parents/Guardians,
It is hard to believe that October is already here, which means it is time for our student-led conferences next week! Our teachers have been working closely with each student over the past several weeks to prepare for our conference days. They have reviewed classroom assessments, goal sheets, MAP scores, student work, and more to make these conferences meaningful and productive.
Information has been sent home regarding how to sign up for your conference time through FACTS.
What Are Student-Led Conferences?
During student-led conferences, students take an active role in sharing their learning with their parents/guardians and teachers. Students will discuss their learning goals and share formative and summative work that demonstrates their progress toward those goals.
Student-led conferences allow students to take ownership of their learning by reflecting on their accomplishments, identifying areas for growth, and sharing the goals they have set for themselves. These conferences allow students, teachers, and families to work together as partners to support student growth, engagement, and achievement.
Most importantly, this is an opportunity to celebrate your child's progress and have a positive conversation about their learning and next steps.
Guidelines for a Successful Conference
Guidelines for a Successful Conference
Before the Conference
Families communicate to the teacher any specific questions or concerns to be addressed during the conference.
During the Conference
Students will share their reflections, work samples, accomplishments, and learning goals.
Parents/Guardians are asked to listen and allow their child to lead the discussion during this portion of the conference.
Parents, students, and teachers may ask follow-up or clarifying questions throughout the conference.
After the Conference
Families and teachers will work together to support the student in achieving the goals established during the conference.
Families can expect communication from teachers as they monitor and celebrate progress toward these goals.
Student-led conferences provide a wonderful opportunity for students to take charge of their learning and share that learning with the adults who matter most in their education. We hope this experience will be a positive and encouraging opportunity to celebrate your child's growth while also setting goals for continued success.
Thank you for your partnership and support. Have a wonderful fall break and enjoy some family time.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Schulz
Assistant Principal
HIGHLIGHTS
HIGHLIGHTS
Walk-a-thon Thank You!
Walk-a-thon Thank You!
Wow! Our Walk-a-thon this morning was a great event! The kids had a blast dressing up, walking with friends, dancing, and playing games. We raised over $61,000 for our school!
All proceeds will directly benefit the students at St. Gabriel School and Preschool by providing funds to support our STEM Lab, Green Ribbon initiative, recess equipment, classroom equipment and furniture, learning environment, teacher appreciation, student scholarships, and enrichment.
Special thanks to our PTSO Walk-a-thon planning committee and volunteers!
Angie Bowen
Miranda Brightup
Molly Cape
Diana Kupper
Rebecca Lehr
Melissa Miller
Lindsay Ratterman
Since we met our school goal, we will have a no homework day and Pajama Day on Monday, October 19.
We are so grateful for your donations! Grand prizes will be announced on Facebook Live on 10/16/26 at 2 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/stgabrielptso
P-T-S Conferences
P-T-S Conferences
Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 7th from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m., and Thursday, October 8th from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Please note: Students are required to attend on the day of their conference with their parents. This is counted as a day of attendance, and students will be marked absent if they do not attend in person. There will be no school on Thursday, October 8th, Friday, October 9th, or Monday, October 12th.
Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences are scheduled in the FACTS Family Portal. The process is quick and easy — just click the button below to see step-by-step directions. This will be a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE process. Conference scheduling will open at noon on Monday, September 28, 2026 and close on Monday, October 5 at 8:30 a.m.
Reminders:
Sign up early to ensure that you can choose a time that works for your family.
If you have multiple students, ensure that you schedule a conference for each one.
Career Guest Speakers
Career Guest Speakers
👩🚒👨⚕️👩💻 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! ✨
Quarterly Financial Report
Quarterly Financial Report
Our 4th Quarter/ End of Year Financial Report has been published. This is a campus-wide summary report on our operational vitality from July 2025-June 2026. Financial reports are published quarterly after approval by the Finance Council. Hard copies are available on the kiosk in our Church Gathering Space. You can also review the current and past reports electronically here: https://www.stgabriel.net/about-us/annual-report
Please note our fiscal year runs July – June.
School Board
School Board
School board meetings are on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in Loft 1 and St. Gabriel families are welcome to attend.
Approved minutes are posted on the school website. August 2026 minutes are now available.
Open House for Prospective Families
Open House for Prospective Families
Help us spread the word! Open House for Prospective Families will be Thursday, October 15 from 6-7:30 p.m. Families can find more information at https://www.stgabrielcatholicschool.net/admissions/visit-sgs.
Help Needed! We also need parent volunteers to help give tours! If you are interested in helping, please contact Becca Thornton at bthornton@stgabriel.net.
Tuition Assistance Application
Tuition Assistance Application
It's time to start thinking about the 2027-28 school year. Tuition assistance applications will be available on October 15. Parents/guardians will need their 2025 federal tax return and 2025 W-2’s; (additional documents may be requested if they have additional income). Deadline to complete the application and provide all documentation is November 30, 2026 for consideration in the initial round of funding. These families will receive award notifications no later than March 1, 2027.
Student Council Officers
Student Council Officers
Congratulations to our 2026-27 Student Council officers!
President: Knox S.
Vice President: Ava L.
Public Relations: Drew M.
Spiritual Director: Scarlett R.
Secretary: Chinyerem I.
Honor Thy Child/ Safe Environment Training
Honor Thy Child/ Safe Environment Training
Are you planning to volunteer or attend a school event this year?
St. Gabriel will host a training on Tuesday, October 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the Church.
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.
Bingo- Volunteers Needed
Bingo- Volunteers Needed
Bingo is one of our largest fundraisers. The bingo minisitry funds our school financial aid program first and foremost, in addition to capital improvement projects like air conditioning unit replacement and classroom renovations. Bingo supplies over $150,000 in aid that is awarded directly to school families. Volunteers are critical to the bingo operation. A schedule for this year has been created to assist with staffing volunteers to sell pull tabs. If you volunteer, your child may have a uniform break the next non-mass day! Also, all the volunteers will be entered into a drawing to win a popcorn party for your child's homeroom! Please sign up using Sign Up Genius link below. Thank you for your support!
October 14 & 15- 5th grade
October 21 & 22- 6th grade
Save the Dates
Save the Dates
October 22- Fall Into Reading Night
October 23- Fall Pep Rally
October 30- K-2 Halloween Parties
October 30 - Trunk or Treat
November 7- Father/ Daughter Dance
March 6- Gala
April 15- STREAM Showcase
May 21- Field Day
From the Cafeteria
From the Cafeteria
Taher Survey
Taher Survey
Taher would like to know what you think of school lunch. Please complete this survey! Survey will close October 31. Thank you for sharing your feedback!
From PTSO
From PTSO
PTSO Mission
PTSO Mission
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
Meet the PTSO Officers
Meet the PTSO Officers
Meet this year's PTSO officers:
Past President- Angie Bowen
President- Rebecca Lehr
Vice President- Molly Cape
Fundraising - Lindsay Ratterman
Fundraising Partner- Diana Kupper
Community Partner: Miranda Brightup
PTSO Events
PTSO Events
Walk-a-thon- October 2
Father/ Daughter Dance- November 7
Santa Shop- November 30, December 2 and 4
Paint Night- TBD
Mother/ Son event- February 27
Box Tops
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 October 26.
Our school ID is ID: 393279.
From the Parish
From the Parish
Blessing of the Animals
Blessing of the Animals
In honor of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, we will be offering a blessing for pets on Sunday, October 4 at 6:00 p.m. by the Ministry House. Please make sure your animals are leashed or caged. God loves all creation!
Interested in Becoming Catholic?
Interested in Becoming Catholic?
Interested in Becoming Catholic? Need to complete missed Sacraments? Contact Kathy Abell at 502-905-3795 to get started.
Link Kroger Card
Link 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
From Academy of Music
From Academy of Music
Music Lessons
Music Lessons
Are you are interested in your child taking Piano, Guitar or Ukulele lessons after school? Please reach out to Bryce Peter at the Academy of Music here at St. Gabriel
Email him at bpeter@stgabriel.net for more information.
From The Community
From The Community
High School Information
High School Information
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/.
Post of the Week
Post of the Week
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