Fall MAP testing will be next week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.  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. 

Due to lack of interest, the August trivia night has been cancelled.  Refunds will be issued for anyone who already purchased a table.  We apologize for the inconvenience.

Kindergarten grandparents are invited to join us for mass, donuts, and a craft on Tuesday, September 15 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. Grandparents Day will be offered for Kindergarten, 2nd grade, and 8th grade this year. 

Save the Dates!

2nd grade Grandparents Day: January 19

8th grade Grandparents Day: May 4

• Calendars

• 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

Any staff member can recognize a student for outstanding behavior, acts of kindness, or celebrations by giving them a paw print. Students bring the paw print to the school office to be entered into a weekly drawing for a stuffed leopard head.  Winners will be announced on Monday morning announcements. Paw prints will be displayed for the trimester in the lobby and hallways.  This is a great way to celebrate the great things our students are doing!

In May, Father Jason challenged the students to pray daily over the summer.  He also created categories to focus the prayer and a tracking sheet available at http://www.stgabriel.net/prayer.  Students should turn in completed forms to the school office.  Twelve lucky students will be drawn to receive a special lunch paid for by an anoymous donor.  To be entered into the drawing, please return forms by September 4.

Our payment policies require all families to have a payment account set up in FACTs that will allow payments to process automatically when scheduled.  This is also necessary to allow FACTs to be able to process any payment penalties or fees they may charge (such as the annual enrollment fee).  If your payment account is not valid for automatic payments, you will be reminded by the finance office to update your payment information within 5 business days.  Please also note that your automatic payments begin to process in FACTS before 10:00 am the day BEFORE your payment is due.  If you prefer to make a payment online yourself, please be sure to do so at least 2 days before the payment due date.  Once the automatic payment begins to process we will not be able to cancel or stop it from going through.  Please refer to our Tuition Payment Policies for more information.

Did you know? The parent portal section of the school website provides direct links to the websites you use most for school information.  Also, we've added a new feature to our website.  There is now an AI chat assistant available to help visitors more quickly locate information about our school, preschool, parish, and music academy.

Links you can find:

• Calendars

• CSAA Gameday

• Dreambox Login

• FACTS

• Faculty & Staff

• Handbook

• Lexia (K-5) Login

• Lunch Menu K-5

• Lunch Menu 6-8

• My School Bucks

• News You Can Use

• Preschool Parent Portal

• Schoology Login for Parents

• Schoology Login for Students

• Trumpet Newsletter

• Uniforms

This is a reminder that bus fees are non-refundable and will not be prorated if you choose to no longer use the bus service after August 31.  If after this date you decide to no longer ride the bus, you will still be charged the full bus amount.  Any questions about routes, please direct to Shirley Wolf at shirleywolf@wedeliverbest.com. Questions about fees may be directed to Theresa Hoefflin at thoefflin@stgabriel.net. 

A text message was sent Monday, August 10 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. 

Thank you to our families for working with us during carpool.  Here are some friendly reminders to keep everyone safe and things moving as quickly as possible:

• As you enter for morning arrival, please make two lanes in front of play park.  Left lane is for preschool drop-off; right lane is for K-8.

• Please drive slowly, especially in the back by the play park.  

• If you are picking up a preschool student, please make sure that you are checked in before leaving your car to do so.

• Please pull all the way up to the cones and pull in close to one another so we can maximize our space. 

• Make sure to use the app or at least have your number readily available.

• If you are in wave 2, patiently remain in your car.  Students are not allowed passed the cones.

• Please follow directions of staff politely.  

Consider purchasing an item from our teacher wish lists!  

What is Girls on the Run? 

Girls on the Run is a ten-week after school program that combines physical activity with inspiring, fun lessons that teach girls how to handle the difficult social pressures of adolescence. Girls on the Run provides girls with the tools they need to become strong, confident, healthy young women who make good choices. The curriculum is taught by certified Girls on the Run coaches who are also St. Gabriel staff members! The team meets twice a week for 10 weeks in a small group setting.

This is not a running club or competitive program. This program is for non-athletes and athletes alike!

See flyer for more information!

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.  There are no changes to the uniform policy this year.

A few items of note:

• 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.

• 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.

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 14 may have a uniform break every Friday in August (August 14, 21, 28).  Bring in your book to your homeroom teacher to receive a certificate!

Are you ready for Spirit Days?  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.

Online Meal Payments

My School Bucks provides a simple way to keep up with accounts and meal purchases. Through www.myschoolbucks.com, you can view account balances, monitor meal purchases, make one-time payments* or schedule automatic payments*. (*subject to a convenience fee) My School Bucks accepts credit or debit cards. You can even download an app for your Android or iPhone.

2026-27 Meal Prices

K-5 Classic - $4.75

6-8 Grade - $5.30

Adults $5.30

Milk - $0.95

Charging Policy

Students are allowed to charge meals up to $25 (approximately 5 meals). After this point, students must bring lunches from home and will not be allowed to charge anything further to their account including drinks or snacks. If these students forget to bring their lunch, we will provide them with a cheese sandwich or PB&J.

*If there is a different email you wish to use, please let us know. We will also send physical letters home once a week.

Account balances at the maximum charge limit not paid within ten (10) days (or contact with the Cafeteria Manager) will be considered delinquent and may be subject to collection.

Questions pertaining to policies regarding charges and/or payments can be directed to Angie Kordis, Food Service Manager, 502-212-4058 or cafeteria@stgabriel.net

For more information, visit https://www.stgabrielcatholicschool.net/student-life/food-service 

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

Saint Gabriel will be hosting its annual PTSO Walk-A-Thon on Friday, October 2nd. Funds raised help provide student scholarships, school enrichment, teacher requests for their classrooms and student and teacher appreciation throughout the year. Our goal this year is to raise $45,000. 

We are looking for community businesses to help support our walk this year through various sponsorship levels.  This is a great way to promote a local business.  

Family and individual donations will begin later in September. 

If interested, please return forms by 9/4/26.

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

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, visit their website.