Each Lent, Catholic families across the country unite to put their faith into action through prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Through CRS Rice Bowl, families learn about how our sisters and brothers across the globe overcome hardships like hunger and climate change, and how through Lenten alms, we have the power to make the world wl a better place for all.  

Rice bowls will be sent home next week.  On Fridays during Lent, students are invited to bring in coins for our Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl Penny Challenge.  Each grade will have a jug in the cafeteria during morning carpool.  Individual rice bowls returned the week of March 30 will earn extra points towards the homeroom total.  Please label with child's name and homeroom.

Save the dates!  Spring MAP testing will be April 15, 16, 17, and 20.  Please make every effort not to schedule appointments on these days.  K-8 will take MAP Growth in Reading and Math, and grades 3-8 will also test Language.  Please make an extra effort to ensure your child arrives on time, eats breakfast, and has a snack on testing days.  While MAP is only one snapshot of how your child is doing, it does provide valuable data to help teachers plan instruction to meet your child's learning needs and how much our students have grown this year!   

All families are invited to attend our annual STREAM Showcase on Thursday, April 16 from 6-7:30 p.m.  All K-8 students will have projects displayed.  Also, families are invited to participate in hands-on activities and enjoy free pizza!  As part of our sustainability initiative, please bring your own water bottle.

What is STREAM?  It is an acronym that stands for Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, and Math.

What kinds of activities will there be?

• Art show

• Robotics

• Roller coaster simulations

• Wax museum

• Science experiments

• And more!

Second grade grandparents are invited to join us for mass, donuts, and a craft on Thursday, April 23 from 8-10 a.m.  Please meet in the gathering space of the church.  (If your child’s grandparent is unable to attend, any special adult will be fine!)  No RSVP required.  8th grade Grandparents Day will be May 7. 

• Calendars

• Add school calendar to your phone (.ics)

• March Calendar (PDF)

• April Calendar (PDF)

• March Lunch Menu (K-5)

• March Lunch Menu (6-8)

• April Lunch Menu (K-5)

• April Lunch Menu (6-8)

• 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

Thank you so much to our Celebrate Our Differences speakers!  We so appreciate them sharing their expertise and experience with our students!

K- Jenifer Frommeyer, Dreams with Wings

1st- Shauna Paul, Churchill Park School Counselor

2nd- Christy Delk, JCPS Supervisor of Deaf/Hard of Hearing

3rd- Jill Phillips, KYIN Stroke Association

4th- Erin Gibbons, American Printing House For the Blind

5th- Karen Sisson, Down Syndrome of Louisville

6th- Monica Cooper, FEAT Louisville

7th- Claire Scanian, Youth Ambassador for the Tourette Association of America

8th- Kelsey Edwards, The Council on Developmental Disabilities

Spanish Update:

Due to personal reasons, our Spanish teacher is no longer able to teach full time.  He will continue to teach grades 7 and 8.  However, this leaves a vacancy for Spanish in grades 2-6.  We are exploring our options to fill this void for the remainder of the year. 

We value our foreign language program, and we will make every effort to continue a quality program for our students.

A Note About Next Year:

• The following teachers will be retiring this year:

  • Susan Adams- 1st grade (38 years)

  • Denise Chancellor- Learning Coordinator (36 years)

  • Angela Langenkamp- 5th/6th grade English (38 years)

  • Jill McLaughlin- Library (15 years)

  • Theresa Owens- 4th grade Science/ Social Studies (38.5 years)

  • Sandy Weber- Kindergarten (35 years)

• The following staff will not be returning next year.  We wish them all the best in their future endeavors:

  • Courtney Cecil- 7th/8th grade Social Studies

  • Kristin Lococo- Administrative Assistant

• Internal transitions:

  • Jill Bratcher (4th grade ELA) will teach 5th/6th grade English.

  • Miranda Bridges (Administrative Assistant) will be full-time.

  • Jessica Lefevre will be the Instructional Technology Support Specialist and will support school and preschool.

  • Lisa Mattmiller (3rd grade) will teach 4th grade Social Studies/ Science.  

• Homerooms

  • Based on enrollment projections, we expect to maintain four Kindergarten classes and return to three homerooms for all 1st-8th grades.

  • We will be adding two more instructional assistants in 1st grade.

We will celebrate those leaving at the end of the year.

In order to appeal to the best pool of candidates, we will post open positions.  Thank you for your prayers as we search to find great people to join our “leopardfam”!

Reminder!  On 3/9/26, an email was sent with Re-enrollment instructions.  If you did not receive an email, please first check your junk email folder.  If you still do not see it, please reach out to us at schoolregister@stgabriel.net for help.  Please note: Tuition Agreement, Bus Registration, and ASE will be part of this process.

As stated above, this is a requirement to be fully registered for the 2026-2027 School Year.  Your child’s spot will not be guaranteed until this Re-enrollment has been submitted.  This must be completed prior to March 27, 2026 in order to avoid late fees.  If not completed by that time, the following late fees will be assessed:

• Between March 28, 2026, and May 1, 2026, we will assess a $50 late fee.

• Between May 2, 2026, and July 31, 2026, we will assess a $100 late fee.

• After July 31, 2026, we will assess a $200 late fee, and your child will not be placed into a Homeroom for the 2026-2027 School Year.

Orders due April 1st!

Ordering from Art to Remember helps showcase your child’s creativity and shows them their art matters. These keepsakes become cherished gifts, conversation starters, and treasured memories.  Every time you order a product featuring your child’s artwork, you’re doing more than preserving a memory: you’re helping fuel art education.  You will receive a form with your child's order code.  An email blast will also be sent to families with the gallery link.  Proceeds will be use to purchase art supplies for the classrooms.

Applications for the 2026-27 school year are now available!  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.  In order to receive preference, current and parish families who are ADDING students must apply by the priority deadline.

This is for NEW students only.  Returning students will complete re-enrollment through FACTS in March.

The next snow day will be Distance Learning Day #5.  Snow day assignments are available to view on the Schooogy "Class of" pages.  Click here for more information about distance learning.  The Archdiocese Handbook for Catholic Schools policy allows for five NTI days. 

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.  

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

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

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

Not on social media but want to stay up to date on PTSO news?  Join our GroupMe chat. GroupMe link 

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 April 27. 

Thank you for your support!

Our school ID is ID: 393279.

Get ready for another great season of fun and competition! ⚡

Sign up for the following sports through GameDay:

Open until 4/1/26
🏌️ Golf – 3rd–8th Grade
🎾 Tennis – 5th–8th Grade

👉 Register here: https://gameday.loucsaa.net/

👟 Coaches Wanted!

If you’re interested in coaching, please email Jamie Pike at 📧 jpike1793@gmail.com

Uniforms can be ordered through Opening Day Apparel.

https://stgabrielleopardsuniforms.itemorder.com/shop/home/ 

Let’s make it a great season! 💪🎉 

Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 9am to Noon

Bring your Shred-ibles: old tax files, old pay stubs, old school records, old documents, old bills and statements, etc.  Get rid of it securely!

Paper items with staples, paper clips, and rubber bands are ok.

(Please no 3-ring binders, bathheries, electronics, binder clips, hazardous materials, vinyl, or plastics)