Hello St. Gabriel Families,

Check out the following headlines and links to stay up-to-date on everything happening at St. Gabriel Parish School.  The headlines that are highlighted are NEW or UPDATED for this Gazette.

As you scroll towards the bottom of the Gazette, there are various messages/events/needs from our parish and school committees like the HSA (Home and School Association), ATHLETICS, ADULT & YOUTH MINISTRY, etc. Please continue to scroll down to the end of this email to see all that is happening at our vibrant school and parish!

"TAKE ACTION NOW/NEW" ARTICLES & LINKS

Back-To-School Packets:

The "Welcome Back Packets" will be available for pick up after the weekend Masses on Aug. 3 & 4. A table will be in the Gathering Space.

Meet and Greet:

Our back-to-school Meet and Greet is scheduled for Monday, August 26, 2024, from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.. There is much to do to get ready for the school year.

• Meet your teachers and pack your desks/lockers with all of your school supplies for the year.
• Meet some of your classmates, old and new.
• Step into the gym while you are here to get your school picture taken. 
• Please use this PrePay picture link to order your picture packages.  Type "St. Gabriel Catholic School" in the search bar. Yearbooks will be sold at a later date.  They are not included in the packages.
• Visit our uniform swap tables that will be set up again in the parish hall.  If you have uniform items that your child has outgrown, bring them along and swap them for a bigger size, or just pick up a few gently used items that your child could use during the upcoming school year.  

We look forward to seeing everyone again!!!

6th Grade Orientation:

The transition to middle school can be overwhelming!  Let us help settle your nerves and answer any questions you and your child may have.  Our middle school teachers will be meeting with our new 6th graders on Monday, August 26th (during our Meet and Greet) from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m..  Please bring your school supplies and your questions.

Playground/Lunchroom Volunteer Program:

Interested in earning a tuition rebate?  It’s Simple!  You can earn up to $1,000 towards your tuition just by volunteering to help on the playground or in the lunchroom during the 2024-2025 school year.

• Commit to a specific shift each week (ex. Every Monday) for the school year
• Complete a short training session
• Earn $500 toward your school tuition (per shift: maximum of 2 shifts per family)

Shifts are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

Sign Up Here

Click HERE to see more ways to save on tuition.

School Spirit Store:

Our spirit wear store will be opening on August 16th and will close on September 4th. We will send out the link via email and post it on our website as soon as it is available.  Please remember, St. Gabriel spirit wear from the Spirit Store may be worn over a red or white polo or turtleneck top.  Other brand logos (ie: Nike, Adidas, etc) are not allowed. St. Gabriel t-shirts and athletic shorts may be worn for gym only, for students in grades 5-8 but are not required.

Parent Meetings…Save the Date:

Our mandatory parent meeting dates have been set.  This meeting will answer any remaining questions you may have about the school year.  Our school committees will be available to answer questions about activities and volunteer opportunities.  Representatives will be available to talk about fundraising, SCRIP, and volunteering.  Our teachers will also be available to share more information regarding their classroom procedures and specific grade-level activities. 

• Elementary Parent Night: Tuesday, September 10 at 6:15 p.m.
• Middle School Parent Night: Thursday, September 12 at 6:15 p.m.

INFORMATIONAL ARTICLES & LINKS

Please scroll all the way to the bottom!

2024-2025 Enrollment/Welcome to Our New Families:

Our school family continues to grow. Our current enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year is 141. Thank you for choosing St. Gabriel for your child/ren's education.

Please join us in welcoming these new families and students to our school:

• Tony & Meghan Berndt - Anthony will be in 1st grade
• Michael & Kelsey Brusso - Capri will be in K4
• Tony & Maggie Haning - Georgie will be in K4
• Dale & Shanthae Harvill - Samantha will be in 3rd grade
• Jason & Rachel Helmrick - Rick will be in K4 & Jack will be in K5
• Ryan & Carrie Kastanek - Ruby & Penny will be in K5
• Paul & Jennifer Kramer - Thomas will be in 8th grade & Lilian will be in 5th grade
• Joseph & Bethanie Meyer - Gabriel will be in K4 & Edith will be in 1st grade
• Casey & Lauren Moneer - Ella will be in K4
• Derek & Anna Niemuth - Noah will be in K4
• Bill Street & Amy Rider - Abigail will be in K5
• Steve & Sam Sprung - CeCe will be in K4
• Matt & Maressa Sweeney - Avery will be in K4

We are still accepting registrations and giving school tours. If you know of any families interested please have them email me directly at klestina@sgabriel.org.

Don't forget - Save $500 off tuition. Refer a family; You can help our school family grow!

Current families can receive the $500 referral credit for each new family they refer who subsequently enrolls their student(s) at AND whose student(s) attend(s) St. Gabriel Parish School.

Staffing Updates:

• We are excited to share with everyone that Sr. Therese Marie will be teaching Spanish for us this upcoming school year. Her focus areas of study at UW Milwaukee were Math and ESL (English as a Second Language). Sr. Therese Marie speaks fluent Spanish and has experience teaching Spanish-speaking ESL students of various ages at schools in Milwaukee. In addition, we will be expanding our Spanish program to include all students in grades 1-8. We will focus on exposing students in grades 1-3 to the Spanish language and culture through music, games, and various activities. Spanish in grades 4-8 will include a more structured curriculum and graded coursework.

• Finding a qualified music teacher has been a bit more challenging. We are currently working with a staffing company who has assured us that they will be able to provide us with a music teacher for next year. Stay tuned for more details.

School Commission & Home and School Openings:

Due to several member terms ending this year, we have openings on both the SAC (School Advisory Commission) and HSA (Home & School Association). Please see the links below for more information regarding each of these committees. If you have any questions or are interested in joining either of these teams, please contact the school office or email Kim Lestina at (klestina@sgabriel.org).

• SAC Roles & Responsibilities
• HSA Bylaws

2024-2025 Student Supply List:

Please see the link below for next school year’s supply list.

2024-2025 School Supply List



Private Summer Tutoring Options:

Are you looking for private tutoring sessions this summer for your child? If so, here are a few options from our amazing teaching staff. Please contact them directly if you are interested.

1. Mrs. Skowbo (K4-3): cskowbo@sgabriel.org 
2. Sr. Therese Marie Yank: tyank@sgabriel.org
3. Mrs. Schmidt (Davit) (grades 1-4): mdavit@sgabriel.org
4. Mr. DeMers (parent and substitute teacher - experience in grades 5-8): Tgdemers14@gmail.com

2024-2025 School Calendar:

Please see the link below for the 2024-2025 school year calendar. Next school year, our Christmas break is a little longer and spring break times are a little different than usual. This is because Christmas falls on a Wednesday this year and Easter is very late (April 20th). 

2024-2025 School Year Calendar

Dress Code:  (No changes have been made)

2024-2025 Dress Code Policy

Our Lands End school account has been updated to reflect this year’s dress code. 

Our school number is 900129099.

Lands End School Account Info

Lands End Website

$crip Certificates:

$crip certificates are the perfect gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, and thank yous. During the summer, $crip will only be available to purchase after the weekend Masses, or online.



Interested in learning more about buying online certificates using the RAISE RIGHT app? Please contact Laura Rogacki in the Parish Office at (262)628-1141 or lrogacki@stgabrielhubertus.org for the program code. 

Already have an account with RaiseRight? Online orders will be filled on Mondays and available to pick up after the weekend Masses. For any questions about the $crip program, please email Finance Manager, Laura Rogacki.

Volunteers Needed for $crip Program Outreach:

We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to assist in contacting local businesses to explore their interest in participating in our $crip program. Your help is crucial in expanding our network and fostering community support.

If you are willing to contribute your time, please reach out to Connie Helm, Director of Development, at the Parish Business Office. You can contact her by phone at (262) 628-1141 or via email at chelm@stgabrielhubertus.org. Your participation is greatly appreciated!

Box Tops:

Last year from July 2023 to June 2024, we raised $360.30 just by scanning shopping receipts with products that contain Box Tops.

So far from July 1, 2024 - present we have raised $14.20 from the Box Tops program. Box Tops are worth $.10 each and they add up fast! Twice a year, our school receives a check to help pay for whatever we need - equipment, supplies, or experiences the kids love! Did you know you can now connect your Walmart account for even easier fundraising? You can earn cash for your school without scanning receipts! See the app for more details.

IVolunteer:

Click the link below to view all the parish and school volunteer opportunities. Simply click the link below to sign up! https://stgabrielhubertus.ivolunteer.com/

NOTE - Adults who work exclusively with other adults do not need to undergo safeguarding measures. However, if a minor is involved at any point, safeguarding protocols as outlined by the Archdiocese must be followed. All volunteers who volunteer during school hours are required to be certified in the Archdiocese Safe Guarding All of God's Family Class. You can visit this webpage for more details.

We encourage every committee who has volunteer opportunities to email Nikki Packee their needs to this email nikki.packee@stgabrielhubertus.org. Please reach out, should you have questions, or visit this URL to volunteer!!! #manyhandsmakeworklight

Articles and updates for the school Gazette, weekly Parish Bulletin, website, or social media may continue to be sent to the bulletineditor@stgabrielhubertus.org email address.

On the Calendar...

8/3-4 - Back-to-School Packet pick up after the weekend Masses in the Gathering Space

8/3-4 - Uniform Swap after the weekend Masses in the Parish Hall

8/20 - Ice Cream Social from 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. - For planning purposes, please, RSVP HERE

*Uniform Swap will be available again during the ice cream social

8/26 - Meet & Greet/Picture Day from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

-6th Grade Orientation from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

*Uniform Swap will be available again during the Meet & Greet

8/27 - First Day of School - drop off begins at 7:40 a.m.

8/30 - In-service Day - No School

9/2 - Labor Day - No School

9/10 - Elementary Parent Night 6:15 p.m.

9/12 - Middle School Parent Night 6:15 p.m.

9/13 - Biergarten from 4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

9/14 - Annual GIANT Flea Market from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. - VOLUNTEER HERE

Peace and Blessings,

Kim Lestina

Principal

St. Gabriel Catholic Parish School

We nurture academic excellence while we

Proclaim the Word, Form Disciples, Live a Sacramental Life

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A lot is happening at the School and Parish!!

VBS at St. Gabriel!

• Week 1 - Our VBS campers embarked on an exciting journey through the Parable of the Great Feast. Under our inspiring theme, "God, Come to the Table," the children had a fantastic time engaging in activities that brought this beautiful message to life.

• Week 2 - Our campers delved into the miraculous story of how Jesus fed 5,000 people with just five loaves and two fishes. They experimented with raising yeast and compared bread with non-blessed hosts. They even got hands-on by cleaning up "leftover" loaves and fish in a gym game using cotton balls and paperclips!

• Week 3 - The story this week was about Zacchaeus, and the kids learned that Jesus invites EVERYONE to His table. Even us. Even if we sin. Jesus wants to be our friend. The kids created beautiful cross mosaics out of beans to remind us that Jesus is the Bread of Life.



It's amazing to see how these young hearts are learning that "ANYTHING is possible when you eat with Jesus." Come To The Table. Everyone is welcome!

See you at Mass!

Thank you to our student and alumni helpers:

Students: Hazel Jorgensen and Misty Loomis

Alumni: Bea and Ella Jorgensen

A special thank you to our teachers, Mrs. Erdmann & Mrs. Kohls for making this 2024 VBS a success!

PARISH NEWS

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