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 HSA (Home and School Association), ATHLETICS, FLEA MARKET, AUCTION, etc. Please continue to scroll down to the end of this email to see all that is happening at our vibrant school and parish!

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INFORMATIONAL ARTICLES & LINKS

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Morning Drop Off:

Supervision begins outside at 7:40 a.m. each morning. The doors open for students to go down to their classrooms at 7:50 a.m. All students are expected to be in their classrooms ready for the day by 8:00 a.m. If they are not, they are considered tardy. Any students entering the building after 8:00 a.m. need to stop in the office to order their lunch.

Please remember:

• Pull all the way up to the end of the sidewalk, or to the car in front of you, before your students exit the car.
• They should exit on the passenger side of the vehicle.
• Please do not get out of your car. A staff member will be there to help little ones out of the car if necessary.

Pick up Line:

We are off to a great start!! All things ran smoothly last week in both the drop-off and pick-up lines. Here are just a few reminders to keep everyone safe and the lines moving efficiently.

• The first 2 posted spots in the carline are for our “skip the line” auction winners. Please do not stop in these spots. Only stop at the numbered cones.
• Please do not exit your vehicles. There will be a staff member present to help students exit/enter cars on the passenger side. We do not want anyone walking between cars at any time.
• Please pull around to the church parking lot to buckle your children in their car seats. Do not do this while still in the car line. In the morning, there will be a staff member present to assist students in unbuckling car seats.
• If your child will not be going home their usual way (e.g., either going to a friend's house, someone else picking them up, not taking a bus that they normally take home), a note or phone call from a parent, is required with these special instructions. If it is a last-minute change, please make sure you call and speak to someone since an email may not be seen in time if sent at the end of the day. We must have parent confirmation of any change in student pick-up at the end of the school day, either via email or phone conversation with the school office staff.
• Teachers will not keep a student after school without making arrangements with parents first. Students are to leave school grounds promptly after dismissal. The school assumes no responsibility for children who do not go directly home or who stay on the school grounds without proper supervision after school. 

Spirit Wear Store:

Our spirit wear store is open, but don't wait too long.....it closes on Tuesday, September 5th. 

All items can be ordered and paid for directly on the website and will be distributed via backpack mail.

Please allow 6-8 weeks for arrival due to order and apparel customization. If you have any questions, please email Jeff Poff, [email protected]

CLICK HERE to shop the St. Gabriel School Spirit Wear Store

Picture Retake Day:

This year we will be using Network Photography for our school pictures and yearbook. The photographers will be here for retakes on Friday, September 29th from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.. 

They will be taking orders for yearbooks in January. You will not be able to order them until then. The link will be sent out as soon as we get it.

Any questions regarding picture retake day, please contact [email protected] or call 262-677-8662.

Library Helpers Needed:

Can you help, Katie Martinez, our volunteer Librarian this year? Below is more information about our school library.

• Library day is always on a Wednesday
• Volunteers can work either or both shifts
• The morning shift is from 8:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. or even 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. if they attend Wednesday's school Mass.
• The afternoon shift is from noon to 3:00 p.m.
• Volunteers can work once per month, every other week, or be on call when we absolutely need them. You can determine how often you come in.
• Duties include:
• Checking books out to students
• Helping with shelving books
• Helping to locate books on the shelves
• reading stories
• Neatening up our collection
• Supervising the students when they are in the library, etc.

Please contact Cindy in the school office if you are interested.

All school volunteers are required to be certified in the Archdiocese Safe Guarding All of God's Family Class. Please visit this webpage for more details.

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, $CRIP, and tuition. Our teachers will also be available to share more information regarding their classroom procedures and specific grade-level activities. 

• Middle School Parent Night: Today, Thursday, August 31 at 6:15 p.m.

Dress Code:

2023-2024 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:

Fundraising made EASY! 50% of Scrip Rebates earned by you (and your friends and family) are used to reduce your tuition. For Example, buy $100 in Culver’s Gift Cards (with a 10% rebate) and $5 reduces your tuition and $5 goes to the St. Gabriel fundraiser. This can add up to hundreds of dollars over the school year. You may purchase $crip cards in the school office, after weekend Masses, or online.

New to the Scrip Program? Please watch your email for a special invitation to join our RaiseRight program.

Already have an account with RaiseRight? Please place your special orders online by 8 am Monday mornings to have them filled by Thursday each week (excluding holiday weeks).

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

For more information, please email Cindy Fassbender at [email protected]) or Laura Rogacki at [email protected].

Box Tops:

Earn easy cash for our school by using the Box Tops app. It’s an easy way to make a difference. All you have to do is buy Box Tops participating products (like Cheerios!) and scan your grocery receipt. 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!

Use this referral code FOYQ3YFW when you sign up and you’ll get 25 Bonus Box Tops when you scan your first receipt now through 05/31/2024, while supplies last! Download the Box Tops for Education app here.

IVolunteer:

Click the link below to view all the parish and school volunteer opportunities.

https://stgabrielhubertus.ivolunteer.com/

NOTE - Non-school families will NOT be allowed to volunteer at events when students are present. All school volunteers are required to be certified in the Archdiocese Safe Guarding All of God's Family Class. Please visit this webpage for more details.

We encourage every committee who has volunteer opportunities to email Nikki Packee their needs to this email - [email protected]. 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 [email protected] email address.

On the Calendar...

8/31 Middle School Parent Night 6:15 p.m.

9/4 Labor Day - NO SCHOOL

9/9 Flea Market 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.- VOLUNTEERS NEEDED (see below)

      Biergarten 5:30 pm-9:30 p.m.

9/12 Smart Cow Booster Night for St. Gabriel School

9/29 Picture Retake Day

9/30 HSA Parent Night - Bags Tournament

10/5 Inservice Day - NO SCHOOL

10/6 Inservice Day - NO SCHOOL

10/26 Early Release (School 8:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.)

          Parent Teacher Conferences 12:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

10/27 Parent Teacher Conferences 8:00 a.m. -12:00 a.m.

Peace and Blessings,

Kim Lestina

Principal

St. Gabriel Catholic Parish School

"Plant the seeds of kindness and watch love grow."

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SCHOOL & PARISH EVENTS

The 2023-2024 Athletics Committee:

Athletic Director - Jeff Poff

Treasurer - Cassandra Hetzer

Game Day Fundraising Mgr.NEEDED

(AKA - CONCESSION COORDINATOR)

Volleyball Coordinator - Peggy Senglaub

Basketball Coordinator - Bill Hartzel 

If you have questions, or just want to learn more, please email, call, or text

Jeff Poff, [email protected], 414-750-6966. 

Flea Market volunteers urgently needed for:

• Saturday, September 2 from 8 am to noon to set up the parking lots – pound in metal posts, etc.
• Saturday, September 9 parking cars from 5 am -8:15 am and/or 11 am – 2:15 pm

Contact Peggy Senglaub for any questions at [email protected]

SAVE THE DATE for the annual Holiday Boutique's

Craft and Vendor Expo on Saturday, November 19.

If you have a student who would like to sell craft items they have made, please email Nikki Packee to sign them up as a student vendor.

We also have several vendor spots remaining. If you are interested in becoming a vendor at the Holiday Boutique, please reach out to Betty Miller at [email protected].

This event benefits the parish and school auction.

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