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!

School Closed Tomorrow due to Extremely Cold Temperatures:

Due to the extreme cold warning that has been issued for our area, school will be closed tomorrow, January 23, 2026.  All after-school activities are also cancelled.  Please stay safe and warm!  We look forward to seeing everyone back in school on Monday.

2026-2027 School Admission/Registration Revisions:

We currently have 68 current families/126 students registered for the next school year, and 11 new families/16 students who have expressed interest in enrolling. 

Priority registration closes January 25th. If you have not registered your child(ren) yet, please do so now to secure your seats for the 2026-2027 school year. The registration link has been sent to all current families. Please contact the school office if you are unable to find it in your email.

Catholic Schools Week:

With the beginning of the New Year, we start to look forward to celebrating Catholic Schools Week and begin planning for the 2026-2027 school year. Our Open House is scheduled for Friday, January 30th, and will include a fish fry beginning at 4:30 p.m. Please come, enjoy some dinner, and check out some of the activities showcased in each of our classrooms. We look forward to seeing everyone!

Check out the link below for the activities and special attire for each day of Catholic Schools Week.

Catholic Schools Week Schedule

Opportunity for a 2nd Parent/Teacher Conference:

Input from our end-of-year survey last school year showed that some families are interested in having time set aside later in the school year for parent/teacher conferences. While all of our in-service days were already booked with professional development activities for the 2025-2026 school year, we were able to set aside the afternoon of Friday, February 6th (grades 1-8) and Wednesday, February 4th (K4 & K5) for those families who would like to schedule time to meet with their child’s teacher(s).  

While the fall conferences on the 23rd and 24th of October were mandatory, the spring conferences are optional. More information can be found in the classroom newsletters. Please reach out to your child’s teacher if you are interested in scheduling a time to meet.

Support Our Troops and One of Our School Families:

It has been brought to our attention that Lilly and Rosaleigh Kalinoski’s father, Steve Kalinoski, will be deploying to Kuwait for nine months. He is scheduled to leave on February 4th. Their mother, Beth, shared with us that it is a long-standing tradition for civilians and military families to wear red on Fridays as a way to show support for deployed service members.

In honor of Mr. Kalinoski and his family, Monday, February 2nd (since school is cancelled tomorrow) will be an out-of-uniform day. We invite everyone to wear red to help show our appreciation and support for his service and sacrifice. 

Mr. Kalinoski’s commitment does not go unnoticed. We stand with him in gratitude and support, and we recognize that the families of our service members are heroes in their own right. We honor and appreciate their sacrifice as well.

Thank you for helping us come together as a community to show our support.

Order Your 2025-2026 Yearbooks Now:

Network Photography has opened an online link for ordering the 2025-2026 St. Gabriel yearbooks. Yearbooks can only be ordered online through this link. Network Photography will only order the number of books ordered, so extras will not be available. The link will close February 13 and will not reopen, so please order now!

25-26 St. Gabriel Yearbook Store Link

JOIN US next Friday - Open House Showcase & Fish Fry!

Instead of kicking off Catholic Schools Week with a pancake breakfast, we will be closing Catholic Schools Week by partnering with the wonderful team behind the Friday Fish Frys to host our BIG Open House Showcase during the fish fry on NEXT Friday, January 30, beginning at 4:30 p.m.

HELP US SPREAD THE WORD!

Invite new families to RSVP for a tour during our Open House Showcase and receive 30% off their Fish Fry dinner.

www.sgabriel.org/open-house-new-touring-family-rsvp

In addition to greeting prospective families, we invite ALL St. Gabriel Parish and School families to enjoy our famous fish fry dinner, visit classrooms, and experience the vibrant learning taking place each day. We kindly ask that kids stay with their parents during this event.

Our Marketing (MARRC) & Fish Fry Committees are also still looking for a few more volunteers to help during the open house/fish fry.

Please prayerfully sign up for a spot. A few more positions are open and are only an hour or two. We simply cannot do this event without your help!

Please use the buttons below to help us make St. Gabriel SHINE!😁👏🥳

Want to help out but unable to volunteer on Friday, January 30? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️🙋

Be social, and help us spread the word!

Right-click the image 👇download it, and share it on your social network.

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REMEMBER - When you recommend St. Gabriel to other families, and they enroll their children at St. Gabriel, YOU receive a $500 tuition credit up to $1,000.

There are more images to download and share on this page. AND if you see one of our Facebook posts/ads - please like it and share it with your network! :)

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P.S. Interested touring families can RSVP by visiting our website at www.sgabriel.org/open-house-new-touring-family-rsvp

Winter Weather is Here:

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.

Cold and Flu Season is Upon Us:

We are doing all we can to prevent the spread of germs here at school, but ‘tis the season. Please help us prevent the spread of colds and the flu bug in our school. If your child is not feeling well, please keep them home. A student should not be in school if they need medicine to make it through the day.  

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. Please contact the school office as soon as possible whenever your child will be absent. 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.

Dress Code Reminder:

2025/2026 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

2025-2026 School Calendar:

Please see the link below for the 2025-2026 school year calendar.

2025-2026 School Year Calendar

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:

• Auction Set Up Helpers
• Lunch and Playground Helpers
• Library Helpers
• $crip Volunteers after weekend Masses
• Open House Helpers
• Fish Fry Helpers
• Basketball Volunteers
• Middle School Student Volunteers at Music Bingo

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.

From the Business Office:

• Calendar Year 2025 - Tuition Statements for Tax Purposes - We thank you for your tuition payments! Please watch your email accounts for an emailed Tuition Statement from the Parish Office sent on January 15, 2026. 

• Calendar Year 2025 - After-School Learning Program Statements for Tax Purposes - We thank you for your ASLP payments! Please remember that this program is a sign-up and pay-in-advance each month. Then, at the end of the month, we send a statement that includes the payments and a monthly invoice. These statements were sent on January 16, 2026.

• Special Notes: 

1. These emails come from: quickbooks@notification.intuit.com. 
2. These special 2025 year-end statements will not reflect payments made in 2026.  
3. For questions on your account, or if you are not receiving this monthly email, please contact Laura Rogacki in the parish office at 262-628-1141 or lrogacki@stgabrielhubertus.org.

$crip (Raise Right) Certificates & Volunteer Need:

$crip cards make perfect gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, or for use at your favorite retail shops, gas stations, or restaurants.

Double your rebates 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, Laura Rogacki, in the Parish Business Office at (262) 628-1141 or lrogacki@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!

On the Calendar...

1/25 - Registration opens to ALL families for the 2026/27 school year

1/25-1/30 - Catholic Schools Week - See image above

1/30 - Open House & FAMOUS Friday Fish Fry from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.

• A few more Volunteers NEEDED for the Fish Fry by the fryers & in the kitchen
• Parent Ambassadors needed during the open house

2/2 - Early Bird Auction RSVP ends - Price increases $50 after Feb. 1

2/6 - No School - Inservice Day
2/13 - HSA Music Bingo Night

2/17 - Flipping for Faith - Shrove (Fat) Tuesday Pancake Dinner (see more info below) - RSVP HERE

3/5 - End of Trimester

3/6 - No School - Inservice Day

3/13 - Auction Set Up - Volunteers Needed!

3/14 - Parish and School Auction - RSVP HERE

3/19 - Doughnuts with Dad to celebrate the Feast of St. Joseph

4/3-4/10 - Easter Break

Peace and Blessings,

Mrs. Kimberly Lestina

Principal

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

In The Classrooms!

5th Grade Science

Our students are bringing ecosystem learning to life! They explored decomposers and the important role worms play, then put their knowledge into action by adding red worms, leaves, and sticks to our outdoor compost bin.  

Beginning last week, students will take turns adding lunchroom food waste and mixing the compost. This hands-on responsibility has them eager and engaged, while reinforcing environmental stewardship and care for God’s creation.

In the classroom, students are also growing lettuce using a mini hydroponics system. The seeds are already germinating, and once grown, students will be able to take home fresh, organic lettuce to share with their families. Another highlight of hands-on learning at its best!

IXL Knowledge Lab:

Last week, our middle school students answered over 2K questions in 136 different skills!!! Mrs. Jungwirth & Mrs. Erdmann are so proud of their hard work and dedication!

AND

Starting this week, 4th & 5th graders had the opportunity to participate in the IXL Knowledge Lab with Mrs. Burns and Mrs. Kohls! We can't wait to see them set and surpass their learning goals!

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FUNdraising

A heartfelt 👏thank you👏 to the following 2026 auction sponsors:

🎉Hartford Landscape & Supply - MARQUEE🎉

🎉An Anonymous Family - MARQUEE🎉

Zignego Group - Gold

Wisconsin Real Estate Group - Gold

Friend of the Auction - Gold

Industrial Associates - Silver

Steve Serchen Painting - Silver

Mantel Machine Products, Inc. - Silver

Barbara Stein - Silver

BakerTilly - Bronze

Details by Bill Travel Services - Bronze

Brightside Pediatric Dentistry - Bronze

Burlington Fireplace & Solar - Bronze

Mike & Tracey Nowack - Bronze

Dodge Dental Studio - Appetizer Sponsor

Neureuther Family - Friend of the Auction

Karen Hale - Friend of the Auction

MUHS - Friend of the Auction

DSHA - Friend of the Auction

Your generosity strengthens our mission and continues to uplift Catholic education for our students and families. We are truly grateful for your support!

A BIG THANK YOU to these middle school students who helped stuff the 2026 auction invitation/RSVP cards last week during recess. We are so grateful for their help!!!

Please join us for our annual parish and school fundraising event - This year's theme is taking us to Ireland at The Clover and Cross Gala!

RSVP before Feb. 1 to save $50. Use this link to RSVP.

Questions? Please contact the auction team by emailing them at auction@sgabriel.org

OR

Visit our website

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.

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.

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



Check out all the fun HSA had with everyone at Candy Bingo a few weeks ago. They will be back having fun at Music Bingo Night on Friday, February 13!

(see the RSVP info below to sign up)

We hope everyone can make it!!!

🦅❤️🏀Let’s Go Hawks! 🦅❤️🏀

Let’s continue to pack the stands and show these kids what St. Gabriel spirit looks like! Wear your red, bring your energy, to a basketball game, and help us make this a season to remember.

❤️ Want to Get Involved? Volunteer With Us!

If you’re interested in helping at a home game, we’d love to have you.

Volunteering is a great way to:



• Meet new families
• Catch up with old friends
• Support our student-athletes
• And have some fun while cheering on the Hawks!

Volunteer roles are easy, fun, and meaningful—and they help keep our program strong.

👉 https://stgabrielhubertus.ivolunteer.com/hawksbasketball_25_26#

Thank you for supporting our players, coaches, and school community. We can’t wait to see you in the gym!

PARISH NEWS

Announcement: Parish Secretary

We are pleased to announce that Joan Weiss has accepted the position of Parish Secretary. Joan is a parish member and brings a wealth of professional experience to the position. You will see Joan in the office on Tuesdays through Thursdays. We will continue to staff the office on Monday with our dedicated and outstanding volunteers.

A big thank you to our volunteers Beth Kangas, Karen Romagna, Alyssa Bindl, and Cindy Fassbender for volunteering their time and helping us manage this important position during this transition. Look in next week's bulletin for more information from Joan as she introduces herself to the parish.

Altar Servers – New and Seasoned!

New Altar Servers: Are you interested in Altar Serving? Are you feeling called to assist Father at Mass? St. Gabriel is welcoming 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.

As we start another school year, we are updating all the training and procedures for our seasoned servers. This year, 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

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

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Angela Smith

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