Hello St. Gabriel Families,

Check out the following headlines and links to stay updated 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

Wax Museum of Saints:

Please join us after mass on Friday, November 1st. Our middle school students will be hosting a wax museum of saints. They will be presenting their information until 10:30 a.m. Come see and hear from your favorite saint. Stop by one or visit them all if you have time.

Winter Weather is Approaching:

We all knew that the time would eventually come when we would have to talk about the cold temperatures and snow. That time is upon us. The snow is beautiful but it comes with some additional safety precautions. Here are a few reminders about our winter weather protocols.

1. Please make sure that your children come prepared to go outside for recess each day during winter. They will need boots, hats, and mittens. If the temperature, including the wind chill, is below 10 degrees, recess will be indoors.
2. The sidewalks may be slippery! During drop-off and pick-up times, please remind your child(ren) to be extra careful getting into and out of your car. Also, please do not allow your children to walk behind the cars. We have had “fender benders” in the line and do not want anyone getting hurt.
3. Please remind your children that playing and building in the snow at school is ok, however, they cannot throw snow. Unfortunately, for safety reasons, snowball fights will need to be saved for home.
4. If we need to close school due to inclement weather, a notification will be sent to parents via email and text. The notification will also be posted on our website and Facebook page. In addition, we will report our school closing on TMJ 4, FOX 6, and WISN 12.

Please see the attached letter from the area schools/districts for more information.

School Closing Information

INFORMATIONAL ARTICLES & LINKS

Please scroll all the way to the bottom!

Staffing Needs:

Due to the increase in our enrollment and in order to continue to meet the needs of our students, we will be beginning a search for a classroom aide to work with our students. This aide would work closely with Mrs. Kohls in our RtI program to help support the intervention needs of our elementary students. This would include one-on-one and small group instruction as well as helping teachers in the classroom with whole group instruction. Mr. DeMers will be working as a classroom aide on Monday and Tuesday so we are looking for someone to teach 3 days a week (Wed. Thurs., Fri.) from 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Experience in education is preferred but not required. If you are interested or know someone who might be, please contact Kim Lestina in the school office (klestina@sgabriel.org or (262) 628-1711).

Medication at School:

We have seen an increase in students coming to the office requesting medication. The distribution of non-prescription medicine at school should not be a routine/regular practice. A student should not be in school if they need medicine to make it through the day. Prescription medicine must be accompanied by a Prescription Medicine Form that is completed and signed by their doctor (see links below). If your child has an allergy and requires an epi-pen or other medication, an Allergy Action Plan should be completed, signed by their physician, and returned to the office.

Reminder: Students should be fever-free (without medication) and have no instances of vomiting for 24 hours before returning to school after an illness. If they are experiencing discomfort (headaches, persistent cough, sneezing, etc.) they should stay home. If your child sees a physician for their illness, please remember to request a medical excuse for their absence from school. This should be turned in to the office upon their return.

Below is the school/archdiocese policy regarding the distribution of medication at school as well as the links to the appropriate forms.

• ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICATION TO STUDENTS (5141.5)
• NON-PRESCRIPTION MED FORM
• PRESCRIPTION MED FORM
• ALLERGY ACTION PLAN

After-School Care Learning Program:

St. Gabriel School’s After School Program is for students in all-day K4 through 8th grades. The program runs from 3:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day and costs $12.00 a day. This program is on a first-come, first-served basis. The maximum number of students for the program is 30 students.

Students must be picked up promptly by 5:30 p.m. A $5 late fee will be charged for late pick-ups.

Due to staffing requirements, we may not be able to accommodate last-minute attendance requests. If space is available, a fee of $5 will be charged for same-day additions to the After School Care list. Since adequate staffing is arranged in advance, same-day cancellations to the program are non-refundable.

Click the link below for the December ASLP sign-up.

December ASLP

Playground/Lunchroom Volunteer Program:

Playground and Lunchroom help is still needed. Please click here on iVolunteer to sign up.

You DO NOT have to commit to the entire school year however no tuition rebates will be given. Perfect for schedules that need some flexibility!

If you ARE interested in earning a tuition rebate? You can earn up to $1,000* towards your tuition by committing to a specific shift each week (ex. Every Monday) for the school year. Shifts are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign up using this LINK. You also will need to complete a short training session.

*Earn $500 toward your school tuition (per shift: maximum of 2 shifts per family)

Click HERE to see more ways to save on tuition.

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. $crip is available for purchase after the weekend Masses, in the school office from 9:00 a.m. - 2 p.m., or online.



Interested in learning more about buying online certificates using the RAISE RIGHT app? Please contact Finance Manager, Laura Rogacki, in the Parish Business 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 Laura Rogacki.

There are also additional opportunities to volunteer to assist with the selling of $crip after weekend Masses or to assist with order entry of $crip on Monday mornings in the office from 9 a.m. -11:00 am. Please visit iVolunteer to sign up or contact Linda Schuh in the school office at (262) 628-1711.

DID YOU KNOW...

ARCHDIOCESE OF MILWAUKEE SCRIP POLICIES:

In order to qualify as a fundraiser under IRS rules and to avoid the possible incurring of unrelated business income tax liability for the parish/school, uncompensated volunteer hours must make up at least 85% of the total number of hours it takes to run the Scrip program. However, the parish/school is ultimately responsible for the program. Scrip volunteers are accountable to the parish/school staff employees charged with oversight responsibilities. Paid parish employees may perform some of the tasks, but their involvement should not exceed 15% of the total activities involved in the operation of the Scrip program. It is advisable to have logs or diaries maintained by volunteers and paid staff to track the time spent on the scrip program.

Box Tops:

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

From July 1, 2024 - present we have raised $121.50 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 current parish and school volunteer opportunities including:

• Help in the library on Wednesdays
• Help on the playground or lunchroom
• Help at the annual Holiday Boutique
• Help on Mondays with scrip orders/counting weekend sales

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.

Per the update to the handbook regarding Volunteers, pg 12

VOLUNTEERS (4140) Volunteer service is a core value of a Catholic parish and school community and should be both encouraged and publicly acknowledged. The administration at St. Gabriel parish and school strongly believes that parental involvement and participation in school activities is a vital way to have a direct positive impact on your child’s school experience. Volunteers enable our school to run more smoothly, operate within our annual budget, and offer more family-friendly events. So that St. Gabriel can achieve our goals, we ask that each family volunteer at least 10-15 hours during the school year. Gratitude and appreciation for your volunteerism cannot be given with something of value-in-kind for your service. By definition, a volunteer is someone who gives services without any expressed or implied promise of remuneration. 

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...

11/1 - All Saints Day all school and parish Mass at 8:30 a.m.

11/1 - All Saints Museum - after Mass until 10:30 a.m.

11/5 - Auction Meeting at 6:30 p.m. ALL WELCOME!

11/14 - Spirit Groups Meet - Students should wear their Spirit shirts

11/15 - 8:30-9:30 a.m. K4/K5 Reading Round Robin

11/16 - Holiday Boutique - Many iVolunteer Opportunities available including baking a quick bread!

11/26 - End of Trimester

11/27 - Inservice Day - No School

11/28 - 8:30 a.m. K4 Thanksgiving Feast/Pow-Wow

11/28-11/29 -Thanksgiving Break

12/3 - Spirit Groups Meet - Students should wear their Spirit shirts

12/5 - Report cards go home 

12/19 - Christmas Concert 6:30 p.m.

12/23-1/1 - Christmas Break

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

KEEP SCROLLING

A lot is happening at the School and Parish!!

The first graders were making graphs of Witches Brew for math class today. Learning is so fun at St. Gabriel!

Last week, our Spirit Groups came together in faith to honor Mary and the Rosary. Students made rosaries, which will be sent to Uganda, Africa, spreading love and faith to others.

The afternoon began with everyone gathering in the gym to pray the Hail Mary as one. Sister Therese Marie shared a beautiful image of the Blessed Mother, and students will be taking home the image, along with a prayer booklet and cards for their families to pray together.

We are excited to announce that our annual St. Gabriel Holiday Boutique is just two weeks away, on Saturday, November 16.

This year, the committee is thrilled to offer a presale of their famous Angel Food Candy along with NEW charcuterie boxes, perfect for holiday entertaining and gift giving.

For all the details on how to place your order, please use the purchase button below.

This presale is only available until Nov. 10. Thank you for your support!

Save the Date & JOIN US

St. Gabriel Holiday Boutique November 16, 2024

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Your one-stop shop for all your holiday needs - St. Gabriel Holiday Boutique Craft & Vendor Expo

• Over 75 Curated Crafters, and Vendors including our own student entrepreneurs!
• St. Gabriel Artisan Food Table
• Famous Angel Food
• Gourmet Cafe and more!
• $2 Admission* OR donate two(2) nonperishables (per entry) to benefit the St. Gabriel/St. Boniface Food Pantry.  *Kids under 12 are free
• Free Parking

All proceeds go towards St. Gabriel Parish School.

Volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Visit iVolunteer to sign up or click HERE.

• Help at the cafe or artisan table
• Bake a quick bread

Spend a couple of hours with us and get into the holiday spirit!

The annual Trunk or Treat was a ghoulish good time last Friday!! Check out some pictures of the event below. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate. Congratulations also to the BEST COSTUME Winner - Ellie Dahl and BEST TRUNK Winner- The Gettelman & Radermacher Families.

Best Costume!

Best Trunk!

Exciting News for Our Hawks & Lady Hawks! SETON UPDATE!

Our Lady Hawks are taking the court tonight at 5:30 p.m. They were undefeated in pool play and stayed on top at 1st place on Monday night!

Our Hawks were in 3rd place in Monday night’s pool play and are playing at 7:30 p.m. tonight. Plus, they proudly finished FIRST in the Metro Conference Division this fall, making them division champions!

Let’s fill the Sting Center stands and cheer them on to victory! It’s an exciting time to be a Hawk!

Stay tuned for more details, or visit the Seton website for updates: https://www.theseton.net/

Basketball practices start next week (parents stay tuned for emails from the coaches on practice schedules)

GOOOOOOO HAWKS! 

PARISH NEWS

Visit this link every Tuesday to view the Calendar Raffle winners.

Moms & Dads of St. Gabriel Parish School!

Join us for small groups on Wednesdays

• Women's small group called Walking With Purpose
• For the guys, That Man Is You small group

AND childcare will be provided from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Click the link below to register or drop in!

Walking with Purpose

That Man Is You

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