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!

2026-2027 School Calendar:

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

2026-2027 School Calendar

2026-2027 School Admission/Registration: 

We currently have 81 families/144 students registered for the next school year. Our 5th-grade class is currently “closed,” and we have 1 family on the waiting list for a seat. 

We also have some new families who toured/attended our open house and have expressed interest, but have not registered yet. We will keep you posted.

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

• Aaron & Devon Butterbrodt - Madelyn in K4
• Sean & Emily Rafferty - Finn in K4
• Clint & Hannah Banfield - Evelyn in K4
• Mark & Michelle Islinger - Clare in 7th & Scarlett in 5th
• Aaron & Rachel Vorpahl - Landon in 5th & Skylar in 4th

Influenza:

The flu bug has been making its way around the school (among both students and staff). Symptoms include, but are not limited to, 

• Fever
• Chills
• Cough
• Sore throat
• Runny or stuffy nose
• Muscle or body aches
• Headaches
• Fatigue
• Sweats

These symptoms can come on suddenly and linger for a few days. If your child has symptoms, please keep them home and monitor them closely. Students must be symptom and fever-free, without medication, for 24 hours before returning to school. If your child needs medication to make it through the day, please keep them home. We are trying to keep everyone as healthy as we can during these cold winter months.

Please remember…

• If your student is out ill, call the office or send Mrs. Schuh an email to let her know.
• If your child will be late, please contact Mrs. Schuh so she can record the late arrival and order a lunch if needed.  
• If your child visits the doctor for their illness, please request an excused absence form and turn it in to the office for our attendance records.

From the Business Office:

We emailed the January tuition statements to families on Wednesday, February 18. We have 1 correction to announce that the subject line of this e-mail incorrectly states that the attached statement was ASLP statements for Tax Purposes. When in fact this statement was for the January-February 18 tuition activity. We apologize for any inconvenience.

The January ASLP Statements will be emailed today, February 19.

Private School Tuition Deduction

State law allows Wisconsin parents to deduct private school tuition on their taxes. Under the program, parents statewide can deduct up to $4,000 per student in grades K-8, and up to $10,000 per high school student. It’s important to remember that this is a tax deduction, not a tax credit. 

Please click HERE for the packet includes instructions on how to claim the deduction; answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ); and the most recent Schedule PS Form. To download the Wisconsin Department of Revenue Schedule PS form, please click HERE.

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 Night Helpers
• Middle School Student Auction Night Helpers - only 9 more students are needed! It's a great way to earn service hours. We also need one parent to help oversee the kids.
• Auction Set Up Helpers, including ironing of the tablecloths; something you can do at home!
• Lunch and Playground Helpers
• Library Helpers
• $crip Volunteers after weekend Masses
• Basketball Volunteers

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 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!

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

On the Calendar...

2/26 -

Middle School - Catholic Memorial STEM Challenge from 8:15 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.

3/5 -

End of Trimester, DI (Grades 4-6) from 11:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., & IXL Knowledge Lounge at 3:30 p.m.

3/6 -

No School - Inservice Day

3/12 -

DI (Grades 1-3) from 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & IXL Knowledge Lounge at 3:30 p.m.

3/13 -

Auction Set Up - Volunteers Needed!

3/14 -

Parish and School Auction - RSVP HERE - Volunteers URGENTLY NEEDED ON Auction Night

3/19 -

Doughnuts with Dad at 7 - 7:45 a.m., celebrating the Feast of St. Joseph, RSVP HERE, &

IXL Knowledge Lounge at 3:30 p.m.

3/26 -

IXL Knowledge Lounge at 3:30 p.m.

3/27 -

Spirit Groups

4/3-4/10 -

✝Easter Break✝

6/22-26 -

Vacation Bible School - Register HERE

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!

DI:

The DI students recently embraced creativity and collaboration during the February Destination Imagination® challenge, Flying Feather.

Working in teams, students were given just ten minutes to design and construct the tallest possible structure using a limited set of materials: aluminum foil, marshmallows, pipe cleaners, toothpicks, masking tape, popsicle sticks, paper straws, and one feather. The objective was twofold: build a structure tall enough to hold the feather at the top, and then successfully blow the feather off so it would travel as far as possible.

The room quickly filled with focused energy as students tested ideas, adjusted designs, and encouraged one another. Every team relied on strong communication, problem-solving, and innovative thinking to meet the challenge within the time limit.

Flying Feather was more than a fun engineering activity—it was a hands-on opportunity for students to strengthen teamwork and creative thinking skills while putting their imaginations into action.

Spirit Groups Lent and Aleluia:

On Monday, our Spirit Groups gathered to prepare their hearts for Lent. Led by our 8th graders, students worked together in their Spirit Group passports, reflecting on the journey ahead.

As Pilgrims of Hope, we begin a sacred path—walking with Jesus into the desert and, in time, walking to Emmaus with the Risen Christ. Throughout this season, He accompanies us, inviting each student into a deeper encounter with Him.

During the Lenten portion of their pilgrimage, our students will embrace the practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving—not as ends in themselves, but as meaningful ways to live more fully in Christ.

We are grateful for the leadership of our 8th graders and the faith-filled example they set for our younger Hawks. Together, we journey in hope toward the promise of the Resurrection.

Tuesday afternoon, all of the students gathered in the gym to bury the Alleluia.

Stay tuned to see what happens to their Alleluias after Easter.

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FUNdraising

AUCTION UPDATES

Dust off your finest threads, gather your mates, and get ready for an evening full of good craic, fine fare, and a wee bit o’ magic at the 2026 Auction!

Some highlights include...

• Bid on some terrific St. Gabriel Experiences, including a pie in the face of one of your favorite teachers
• Delicious specialty drinks by Ashley
• Our famous Dessert Dash
• Scrumptious dinner by Erin BBQ featuring an Irish-themed menu made especially for us
• Irish entertainment!
• Super fun raffle games, including....

1. Golf with a closest to the pin contest
2. Pot of Gold - find the winning gold coins and win up to $175 in CASH
3. Spin the rainbow wheel to win a prize valued at $25+

• AND MORE

There is still time to RSVP, simply click the button below!



YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS EVENT!

A heartfelt 👏thank you👏 to the following

2026 auction sponsors:

🎉MARQUEE🎉

Hartford Landscape & Supply

A Friend of the Auction

Platinum

A Friend of Auction

GOLD

2 Friends of the Auction

John and Jane Niebler

Keith and Monica Everson

Zignego Group

Wisconsin Real Estate Group

Henry Home & Yard

Catholic Financial Life

SILVER

Larry and Edye & Dan and Sue Stein

Barbara Stein

Friend of the Auction

Industrial Associates

Steve Serchen Painting

Mantel Machine Products, Inc.

MJ Schmitt

Weyer & Sons, Heating and Air Conditioning Co.

Uptown Motors, Inc.

Miller Monument

Siding Unlimited

Founders 3

500+ Merchandise Sponsors

Tom & Kathy Balistreri

Dolores Crowell

Bill & Rebecca Hartzell

Jake Jilling

Jeff & Donna Klotz

Bob & Noelle Layman

Sharon & Dan Loomis

Maurice & Celia Meyers

Brion & Betty Miller

Derek & Anna Niemuth

Bob & Sue Polega

Babboni Photography

BBQ Grills of Wisconsin

David J Frank Landscaping

Kohler Wisconsin

JK Lee

Little Switzerland

Milestone Plumbing

The Osthoff Resort

BRONZE

Mary Krueger in Memory of Don Krueger

Mike & Tracey Nowack

The Salmon Family

BakerTilly

Details by Bill Travel Services

Brightside Pediatric Dentistry

Burlington Fireplace & Solar

Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School

Dental Professionals

Delta Defense

Brainerd Excavating, Inc.

Appetizer Sponsors

Dodge Dental Studio & Catherine Blachowski

Friend of the Auction

Neureuther Family

Karen Hale

Cheryl Neu

Rory Donohue

MUHS

DSHA

Your generosity strengthens our mission and continues to uplift Catholic education for our students and families.

We are truly grateful for your support!

ONLY 65 MORE LEFT!!!

GET YOUR GRAND RAFFLE BEFORE THEY SELL OUT!



Ticket sales will be available after the weekend Masses until March 8

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

S.A.C. Update - NEED FEEDBACK

At the recent SAC meeting, the topic of whether the student birthdays should be listed on the school's online Google calendar was raised. We value your input and want to ensure our practices reflect the wishes of our families.

The original purpose of including birthdays was threefold: to celebrate each child as a valued member of our school community and highlight the strong sense of community that defines St. Gabriel Catholic Parish School, and to provide a helpful resource for parents.

The calendar can serve as a convenient reference if a child forgets a classmate’s birthday, assisting families in planning celebrations and coordinating schedules.

To ensure we move forward in a way that best serves our school community, we invite you to participate in a brief parent poll regarding whether student birthdays should continue to be included on the school calendar.

Your feedback is important, and we appreciate your thoughtful participation. Please vote below.

🦅❤️🏀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!

Middle School Forensics!

Our middle school forensics team had another amazing night last Friday at St. Francis Cabrini in West Bend!

The entire team won blue ribbons, and the following won medals!

• Grace won for her informative speech
• Claire won for her humorous solo speech
• Leighton won for her persuasive speech
• Sam and Will for their Special Event Vacation Blog, which earned a PERFECT score of 50 in both rounds!!!!

Leighton, Grace, and Claire also received PERFECT 50’s in one of their rounds as well!

Great job, everyone and good luck to the team tomorrow!

AREA HIGH SCHOOLS

PARISH NEWS

To RSVP, please email Lea below. PWP is open to all middle and

high school students.

Additionally, if you want to donate, please visit this link

 https://www.supportthetroopswi.com/wishlist/

VBS at St. Gabriel!

Our VSB will be in the morning, the week of June 22-26, from 9 to 11:30 a.m.

Through worship and drama, Bible study, art projects, and active games, children learn that there are many opportunities and ways to live as peacemakers. Passport to Peace invites children to see every person as part of God’s family, and every interaction as an opportunity for peacemaking.

In a world that is too often divided by race, class, ethnicity, and country of origin, Passport to Peace is a reminder that the love of God and the way of peace transcend all borders and divisions. All are welcome in the family of God. Led by God’s Spirit, we can all participate in creating a more peaceful world.

Open to all school and parish incoming K5 - 5th-grade students.

Wear comfortable clothes and bring a snack.

Led by Mrs. Erdmann and Mrs. Kohls, and Mrs. Rosenberg from our parish formation program.

Sign up now - limited spaces available!

SUMMER PLAYGROUP - NEED FEEDBACK

Lea Rosenberg would like to gauge parents' interest in a regular summer playgroup!

Please take this short questionnaire to help us plan!

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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Tessa Pelkowski

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prize as a thank you for reading all the way to the end of the Gazette!

If you want to submit a joke, awesome, email nikki.packee@stgabrielhubertus.org.

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