Lent: The Road to Resurrection 

Ash Wednesday is next Wednesday, February 18. Please join us at one of our three masses- 8:15am, 12pm, 6:30pm.

The 7th/8th grade Musical Theater/ Guitar electives classes will present a concert on Thursday, February 19 at 1:45 p.m. in the church.  Families are invited to attend.  

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.

Help us spread the word!  Open House for Prospective Families will be Wednesday, March 4 from 9-11a.m.  Families can find more information at https://www.stgabrielcatholicschool.net/admissions/visit-sgs.  We also need parent volunteers to help give tours!  If you are interested in helping, please contact Becca Thornton at bthornton@stgabriel.net.  

The next Eat Lunch With Your Child day is Friday, March 6. Please look for the adult order form to be sent next week.  Please do not bring outside food from another vendor.  This event is for lunch only, not recess.  

The 8th grade students will lead K-8 students in the Stations of the Cross during Lent on Fridays, March 6, 13, and 27.  All sessions will begin at 1:45 p.m. in the church.  There will be no sign-outs after 1:40 pm on these days as it is disruptive to pull students from church.

Students in K-5 and their families are invited to participate in Spring Into Math night hosted by Mathnasium.  Event will be Thursday, March 12 from 6-7 p.m. in the cafeteria.  Flyers with RSVP information will be sent home with your child.  

• Calendars

• Add school calendar to your phone (.ics)

• February Calendar (PDF)

• February Lunch Menu (K-5)

• February 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 to our families for working with us during carpool with the cold and snow.  Here are some friendly reminders to keep everyone safe and things moving as quickly as possible:

• Please respect school staff.  They are there to keep you safe.  We have hundreds of cars to manage, which only happens smoothly when everyone follows the rules.

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

• Please refrain from using your cell phone while driving.

• 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.

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 

Would you like to try something different for Lent?  Fr. Jason invites the Gabriel family to pray daily and memorize Psalm 24 as a way to prepare for Easter.  In adopting this challenge, we would be "giving up" the precious gift of time and "offering up" a communal prayer of praising Christ in our lives.  If you would like to join the Gabriel Lent Challenge, here is the website link for Psalm 24: www.stgabriel.net/psalm24. 

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

Let’s make it a great season! 💪🎉