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

Staffing Updates:

We are continuing our search for a music teacher. In the meantime, Mr. Tom DeMers will be filling in for us. Mr. DeMers has earned a lifetime teacher license in the state of Wisconsin and has a background in music. His daughter Taytum is in our K5 class. Thank you Tom for stepping up and helping us while we search for a permanent solution.


Picture Retake Day:

Network Photography will be here for retakes on Friday, September 27 from 9:00-10:00. If you received a picture package and wish to have the photo retaken, please send the original photos to school with your child on the day of photo retakes. Click HERE for the order form


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 day, please contact info@networkphoto.net or call 262-677-8662.


Lion’s Club Vision Screening:

Richfield Lions Club will be at school on October 10 for their annual vision screening. All students K4-8 will be screened. You will be notified if any concerns are found.


Fire Safety Week:

The Richfield Fire Department will be at school on October 8. They will be reviewing fire safety with students in grades K4-4.

INFORMATIONAL ARTICLES & LINKS

Please scroll all the way to the bottom!

Parents Night Presentation:

If you missed the financial and FUNdraising presentation from last week's Parent's Night, click the image below to view it.

Playground/Lunchroom Volunteer Program:

Playground and Lunchroom help is still needed.


NEW - 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! Please click here on iVolunteer to sign up.


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.


School Commission Openings:

Due to several member terms ending last year, we have openings on the SAC (School Advisory Commission). Please see the link below for more information regarding SAC. 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.

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.

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 $96.40 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:


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...

9/27 - Picture Retake Day 9:00 a.m. **Students may be out of uniform

10/1 - Auction Planning Meeting at 6:30 p.m. - ALL welcome!

10/3 - Inservice Day - No School

10/4 - Inservice Day - No School

10/7 - Muffins with Mom - 7:15 - 7:45 a.m. in the Parish Hall. RSVP HERE

10/8 - Richfield Fire Dept Visit: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. K4 - 1st, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. 2nd - 4th (In the Gym)

10/10 - Lion’s Eye Appointments in School Office 9:15 - 10:15 a.m.

10/19 - Catholic Schools Walk (After 4:30 p.m. Mass) - Sign up your walkers and create your

fundraising page HERE

10/21-10/25 Scholastic Book Fair - Volunteers are needed, please sign up HERE

10/24 - Half Day 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Parent/Teacher Conferences 11:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. - iVolunteer Sign Up Coming Soon

10/25 - No School

Parent/Teacher Conferences 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - iVolunteer Sign Up Coming Soon

11/16 - Holiday Boutique - iVolunteer Opportunities

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!!

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It's not too early to sign up for the Catholic Schools Walk! Scan the QR code above or click the button below to register your family and create your fundraising page!

Sign up your family of walker(s)
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FROM THE HAWKS NEST!

by Athletic Director, Jeff Poff

School: 262-628-1711

Direct: 414-750-6966

Hawks Volleyball is Soaring!


This past weekend, EVERY Hawks team dominated the court, winning all three of their sets in their respective matches! Our teams are showing incredible skill, teamwork, and sportsmanship, and we couldn’t be more proud of their dedication and heart this season.


Now, more than ever, our players need your support to keep the momentum going! Come out, bring your family and friends, and cheer on your Hawks as they continue their quest for victory. Your energy in the stands fuels their performance on the court, so let’s make some noise and fill the gym with Hawks spirit!


Here’s what’s coming up:


• 5/6th Grade Boys (2-0)

Next game: Friday, September 20, 6:00 PM vs. St. Robert, followed by 7:00 PM vs. St. Francis Borgia in a thrilling doubleheader at St. Robert’s.


• 7/8th Grade Boys (1-1)

Next game: Friday, September 20, 7:00 PM vs. St. Francis Borgia/St. John XXIII at St. Francis Borgia.


• 5th Grade Girls (1-1) - AT HOME

Next game: Saturday, September 21, 11:30 AM vs. Holy Angels, HOME game – let’s pack the gym and cheer them on!


• 6th Grade Girls (3-0) - AT HOME

Next game: Saturday, September 21, 8:30 AM vs. Waukesha Catholic, followed by 9:30 AM vs. St. Sebastian in an exciting doubleheader, also at HOME. Let’s make it a sea of Hawks spirit!



• 7/8th Grade Girls (2-1)

Next game: Saturday, September 21, 8:30 AM vs. Heritage Christian at Heritage Christian.


Each of our teams has been playing with heart, and the season is shaping up to be one for the books. Let’s show our Hawks what true school spirit looks like by packing the stands and cheering them on to even more victories!


PARISH NEWS

The staff of St. Gabriel Parish want to extend the warmest thanks to the flea market committee and volunteers who worked tirelessly to make last weekend’s event a success. There were so many compliments from attendees and vendors regarding the quality of the event. Great job!

 

Chair:

Maryrose Wolf

Committee Members:

Vickie Balistriere, Amy Boehler, Carol Hebbring, Kristi Gerkhardt, Bill Neureuther, Kenny Neureuther, Peggy Seglaub, Penny Schmitt, Pam Schmitt, Dan Swiatkowski, and Steve Wright

 

We are still working on finalizing the results from the event, but they will be announced in the bulletin soon. Thank you again for your support of this important parish fundraiser.


See you on the second Saturday in September 2025!

Moms & Dads of St. Gabriel Parish School!


Join us for small groups on Wednesdays

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

Click the link below to register

Walking with Purpose

That Man Is You


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