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!

Congratulations to our Graduates:

Yesterday, our 8th-grade students proudly led their final school Mass at St. Gabriel Catholic Parish School. Following Mass, the students enjoyed a special doughnut reception with Fr. Tim — a wonderful tradition celebrating their leadership, faith, and time at St. Gabriel.

We are so proud of our 8th graders and grateful for the example they set for our younger students. Please continue to keep them in your prayers as they prepare for their next chapter.

The graduation service is tonight at 7 p.m. and will be live-streamed on our YouTube Channel.

To our graduates: Continue to trust in God’s plan, lead with integrity, and use your gifts to serve others. Remember that you will always be a part of our school family, and we look forward to hearing about all the wonderful things you will achieve.



Congratulations, Class of 2026! May God continue to bless and guide each of you in the years ahead.

Book Fair Coordinators Needed:

Our fabulous book fair coordinators are stepping down this year. We are in need of a group of volunteers to coordinate next year’s book fairs. Our fall book fair will be the week of October 26th, and the spring book fair will be the week of May 10th.  

Please consider helping our school with this event. The students love our book fairs, and we would like to continue providing them. The proceeds earned from these fairs help us fund our library program and keep our library filled with the latest and greatest books for our students.

If you are interested, please contact Linda in the school office at (262) 628-1711 or lschuh@sgabriel.org.

2026-2027 School Admission/Registration:

We currently have 85 families/148 students registered for the next school year. Our 5th-grade class is currently “closed,” and we have 3 families on the waiting list for a seat. Our 2nd-grade class is at 18. The 2 remaining seats are reserved for new families who also have students in other grades that have open seats.

We have a few other grades at 16 or 17, so if you know of a family considering St. Gabriel for their children, please encourage them to reach out as soon as possible.

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

1. Aaron & Devon Butterbrodt with Madelyn in K4
2. Sean & Emily Rafferty with Finn in K4
3. Clint & Hannah Banfield with Evelyn in K4
4. Mark & Michelle Islinger with Clare in 7th grade & Scarlett in 5th grade
5. Aaron & Rachel Vorpahl with Landon in 5th grade & Skylar in 4th grade
6. Derek & Elizabeth Detampal with Owen in K4
7. Mike & Erin Diederichs with Collin in 7th grade
8. John & Corrine McGreal with Ruth in K5 and Rory in K4

Medication Pick Up:

Please remember that any medication stored in the school office must be picked up in person by the end of the day on Tuesday, June 2. In accordance with school policy, medications cannot be sent home with students. Thanks for your understanding.

Spring MAP Test Scores:

% of students above the national mean (Spring 2025-2026 school year)

• Math: 86% (was 86% in Winter; 81% in Fall)
• Reading: 89% (was 86% in Winter; 84% in Fall)
• Language Usage: 92%  (was 93% in Winter; 88% in Fall)

Private Summer Tutoring Options:

Are you looking for private tutoring sessions this summer for your child? If so, Mrs. Zupke will be tutoring this summer! Please contact her directly if you are interested.

• Mrs. Zupke: tzupke@sgabriel.org K-8 Math & Reading tutoring

HSA Read-a-Thon Pizza Party:

Congratulations to our 1st-grade class for being the top FUNdraising class during this year’s annual Read-a-Thon FUNdraiser! As a special reward, they enjoyed a well-earned pizza party on Friday, May 15. Laughter, fun, and plenty of delicious pizza were shared by all. Thank you to our Home and School Association (HSA) for organizing and leading this annual FUNdraiser in support of our school.

Special Presentation by Mr. DeMers:

Thank you to Mr. DeMers for sharing his incredible experiences from his recent trip to the Philippines with the World War II Museum.

His presentation highlighted important WWII history, historic locations, survivor stories, and unique artifacts that brought history to life.

To view the presentation, click the link below to watch and learn more!

Faculty Update:

We are thrilled to welcome Linda Reinowski to the St. Gabriel Catholic Parish School family this fall as our new K5 teacher!

Mrs. Reinowski brings 22 years of teaching experience. She holds a Bachelor of Science in International Business from Cardinal Stritch University, along with a Teaching Certificate for Pre-K through 6th grade from Carroll University. Throughout her career, she has taught 4K, 5K, and 1st grade.

Linda and her family have lived in Merton for 29 years. She and her husband have two children, James and Elizabeth, and are excited to become grandparents this September with the arrival of a baby girl. In their free time, they enjoy spending time in Boulder Junction and operating an iconic summer drive-in.



Please join us in giving Mrs. Reinowski a warm St. Gabriel welcome!

2026-2027 School Calendar:

Please see the link below for the calendar for the 2026-2027 school year.

2026-2027 School Calendar UPDATED

2026-2027 Student Supply List:

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

2026-2027 School Supply List

Dress Code:

2026/2027 Dress Code Policy (Including Out of Uniform Day Guidelines)

Our Lands End school account has been updated with new items that comply with our school dress code. Our school number is 900129099.

Lands End School Account Info

Lands End Website

Get involved; VOLUNTEER - Enrich your life by giving back

Volunteers help our school run smoothly and are greatly appreciated by our teachers and staff. Please check iVolunteer for various opportunities throughout the school year.



Current opportunities include:

• $crip Volunteers after weekend Masses

Did you know...

Research shows there are many benefits of volunteering, below are a few...

1. Helps create a sense of community😉
2. Get to know the teachers and staff🙌
3. Allows you to share your strengths or learn a new skill🎉

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 Environment Education Class. Please visit this webpage for more details.

$crip (Raise Right) Certificates & Volunteer Need:

$crip cards make perfect gifts for graduations, Father's Day, birthdays, anniversaries, or for use at your favorite retail shops, gas stations, or restaurants. You may buy your certificates in the school office from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., using this online order form, or after the weekend Masses.

Double your rebates and apply them to your tuition with RaiseRight.com/Shop-Online.

• Download the RaiseRight App today and select “Shop Now” on a brand’s page.
• Use your gift card from RaiseRight as payment to earn extra on your purchase.

Interested in learning more about buying online certificates using the RAISE RIGHT app? Please contact Finance Manager, Angela Hauert in the Parish Business Office at (262) 628-1141 or ahauert@stgabrielhubertus.org for the program code. 

For your convenience, you may order online at https://www.raiseright.com/shop. Online orders with available inventory will be filled on Mondays for pickup after weekend Masses. Special order inventory will be filled within two weeks, when the cards arrive.



Box Tops:

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 St. Gabriel Catholic Parish School without scanning receipts! See the app for more details to start earning easy money for the school.

Private Facebook Parent Group:

Our private St. Gabriel Parent Facebook Group is open for everyone (parents and teachers alike) to post and connect!

• Have a question for other parents? Ask it here.
• Want to share a proud moment, a helpful tip, or a favorite recipe? This is the place!

Let’s build community, share ideas, and show our St. Gabriel Spirit together!

Schedule Dates for Building Use:

If you lead a committee, please reach out to Maryrose Wolf in the parish office as soon as possible to reserve your committee's use of the parish hall or gym for the 2026/2027 school year. Availability is limited, and dates are filling quickly, so early scheduling is encouraged.

On the Calendar...

5/28 - 8th-Grade Graduation at 7 p.m.

6/3 - Spirit Groups Mass and last day of school - HALF DAY from 8 -11 a.m.

6/17 - Summer Play Group begins (keep scrolling)

SAVE THE DATES:

8/1 & 2 - Back-to-School Packet Pick Up after Mass & Uniform Swap

8/11 - Ice Cream Social & Uniform Swap

Peace and Blessings,

Mrs. Kimberly Lestina

Principal

We nurture academic excellence while we Proclaim the Word, Form Disciples, Live a Sacramental Life

PLEASE KEEP SCROLLING...

In The Classrooms

Everyone continues to be busy!!!

Field Day:

Last week we celebrated Field Day! The weather was perfect, and the students had a great time playing tug-o-war, basketball, softball throw, relays, jump ropes, soccer, escape room, and 4-square. They ended the day with movies and pie in the face (a 2026 auction prize package... the fun video is coming soon!)

A special thank you to the 8th-grade students and our wonderful volunteers for helping run all the activities! Thank you also to the families who donated snacks and juice boxes! The kids loved the afternoon treats.

Pie in the Face:

2026 Auction Prizes - a funny video is coming soon!

1st Grade:

Learning comes to life at St. Gabriel Catholic Parish School! Veterinarian Dr. Bloss visited our first-grade classroom to share what she does each day caring for animals. Students listened to their hearts with stethoscopes, explored X-rays, and even had the opportunity to hold a bearded dragon!

Thank you to Dr. Bloss, for giving our students such a fun and hands-on learning experience!



4th Grade:

Our 4th graders put their math skills to the test during a fun Escape Room challenge. After being “abducted by aliens,” students had to work together to solve multiplication, division, and problem-solving challenges in order to escape the spaceship and return safely to Earth.

We are happy to report that all 4th graders made it back to their classroom safely!

The learning continues for our fourth graders, who did a wonderful job creating and presenting their Wisconsin projects to fellow students, parents, and grandparents today. Their hard work, creativity, and presentation skills were on full display as they shared what they learned about our great state.

Wonderful job, fourth grade!

5th Grade:

Father Tim recently visited our 5th-grade classroom to talk about vocations and God’s call in our lives. The students enjoyed learning more about the priesthood, serving others, and listening for God’s plan for each of us.

Thank you, Father Tim, for sharing your faith and inspiring our students!

FUNdraising

THIS IS THE LAST CALL TO GET YOUR

SHADY LANE SPRING & PLANTING VOUCHERS

St. Gabriel Catholic Parish School

Parent Groups

Our School Advisory Commission (S.A.C.) team is a representative parent group of the entire school, from K4 through 8th grade, including the principal and a representative from the Pastoral Council. We work closely with the principal, teachers, and staff to support our renowned programs and curriculum.

The S.A.C. is looking for 3 new members for the 2026-27 school year. Joining the S.A.C. provides exciting opportunities to engage with our dedicated community. By volunteering with us, you can contribute to the legacy of Catholic education and help shape the future of generations to come. Let's come together to support our students, teachers, and the values we hold dear.



YOUR GIFT OF TIME: one monthly meeting, 1-2 hours in length, special projects as needed.

SAC Roles & Responsibilities

Please reach out to the members below to get further information:

2025-2026 School Advisory Commission Members:

• Chairperson: Heidi Woelfel
• Vice Chair: Matt Marcellis
• Secretary: Jessica Ditscheit
• Members: Meghan Berndt, Amber Chycinski, Jake Lechusz, & Ryan Lusher
• Parish Council Liaison: Rebecca Hartzel

S.A.C. is happy to assist parents and families with any concerns or questions you have during the school year. Email them at stgabrielSAC@sgabriel.org.

HSA has several open positions for the 2026-2027 school year. Get involved with this fun committee! Meet new parents and have fun planning events throughout the year for our students, families, and teachers.

Board Members:

• Brooke Marcellis & Kelsey Berger, Presidents, term ends June 2027
• Open & Open, Co-Vice President, term ends June 2028
• Open, Secretary, term ends June 2028
• Lisa White, Co-Treasurer - term ends June 2027
• Open, Co-Treasurer, term ends June 2028

If you are interested in learning more, please reach out to any of the members by using the email above.

ST. GABRIEL FALL VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE: A NOTE FROM PEGGY SENGLAUB

I know it seems early to be talking about the fall volleyball season, but the deadline for registration will be here before you know it.

We are looking for all St. Gabriel, St. Boniface, St. Kilian, and St. Peter school and religious education 4th-8th graders who are looking to have fun learning a sport that they can play the rest of their lives!

St. Gabriel belongs to the Metro Volleyball Conference.

Below are the key highlights:

• Girls & Boys 4th-8th-grade team registrations are due to the MVC by July 31.
• Practices can begin on August 10.
• League games (10 matches, some doubleheaders):
• Boys’ games will be held on Friday nights, September 11 – October 30, with games scheduled at 5:30, 6:30, 7:30, or 8:30 p.m.
• Girls’ games will be held on Saturdays, September 12 – October 31, with games scheduled on Saturday mornings, afternoons, or evenings.
• Invite-only Seton tournament for 8th-grade teams: pool play, Oct 26–30, with the final four held Nov 7-8.
• The volleyball registration fee is $85 per player (checks made payable to St. Gabriel).
• We are requesting to host games at our school gym, and it will be critical to have volunteers to make that happen. Therefore, each family is strongly encouraged to work in admissions/concessions/scorekeeping for 5 hours. (If you have multiple children playing, we ask that you work 4 hrs/player.) The success of our program — and our ability to continue offering affordable athletics for our students — depends on families generously sharing their time and talents. If your family’s schedule makes volunteering difficult, please let us know. Families are also welcome to make a donation to help support local high school alumni and former athletes who assist with covering game-day responsibilities when additional help is needed. We are grateful for every family’s support, whether through volunteering their time and talents or through financial contributions that help sustain St. Gabriel Athletics.
• Every player will receive a personalized St. Gabriel Hawks warm-up shirt if paid registration is received by June 19.
• There will be a mandatory parent meeting on Sunday, July 26, at 5:30 p.m. in the school hall for any families that are new to the St. Gabriel volleyball program AND anyone whose registration is incomplete. (At least one coach from each team will be present.)
• Please keep an eye out for details regarding a pre-season volleyball spirit-wear store.

We would love to field as many girls' and boys' volleyball teams as possible for the fall. That being said, and sharing the timeline above, we will need your final RSVP decision by June 19.

Please email me at peggysenglaub@gmail.com if you have any questions.

If you are interested in registering your son or daughter, I will need three things from you:

1. Please click on the registration link: Volleyball league
2. Complete the packet of forms: Arch athletics league forms
3. Send forms to St. Gabriel school or the parish office, along with the $85 fee, no later than June 19.

Please note: If you completed the forms for volleyball camp, you do not need to complete those 3 forms again. You WILL, however, need to complete the Parent Sportsmanship and the Athlete Sportsmanship forms, along with the Physical form if it has expired. (Physical examination taken April 1 and thereafter is approved for the following two years of competition; physical examination taken before April 1 is valid only for the remainder of the current school year and the following year.)

Thank you,

Peggy Senglaub, St. Gabriel Volleyball Coordinator

PARISH NEWS

Planning has begun for our annual GIANT Flea Market on the second Saturday of September.

A special 🎉 THANK YOU 🎉 to our first sponsor - TENT & TABLE SPONSOR - Parishioner and School Parent Alum - Tony Consiglio from Baird.

If you would like to become a Flea Market Sponsor, please view all of the opportunities, then click the white button below for more information.

NOTE - Volunteer opportunities will be posted in the Gathering Space and on iVolunteer in early July...Stay tuned!

If you are interested or know someone interested in becoming a vendor, click the yellow button below for vendor information.

Altar Servers – New and Seasoned!

New Altar Servers: Is child/ren interested in Altar Serving? Are they feeling called to assist Father at Mass? St. Gabriel continues to welcome NEW Altar Servers, 5th grade through high school, to join this ministry.

Seasoned Servers: Thank you for your dedicated service to St. Gabriel as an Altar Server.

We have updated all the training and procedures for our seasoned servers. ALL seasoned servers are required to go through re-training to remain active in this ministry.

If you have not received information through the school or Christian Formation, please reach out to the parish office. Maryrose Wolf, Director of Liturgy, will contact you for re-training or connect with you to learn more about this ministry and set up a training session for you.

If you are in need of service hours, this ministry is an option for you to consider.

Maryrose Wolf - Director of Liturgy

Please join us for the All Commission Meeting this Sunday, May 31, from 9 – 10 a.m. in the Parish Hall.

All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

Come learn more about the commissions at St. Gabriel Parish and how they help support our parish community.

Area High Schools, Parishes & Community Partners

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

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