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!

Exemplary Recognition:

We are very proud of the Catholic culture and community we have established and that we nurture daily at St. Gabriel Parish School. Consequently, earlier this school year the teachers and I decided to apply for exemplary recognition in the area of Catholic Identity with the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.  

We are pleased to announce that the committee was impressed with our application and has decided that we are finalists for the award. They will be visiting our school on Thursday, April 3rd. Their final decision on the schools that will be awarded Exemplary Recognition in the area of Catholic Identity will be announced in June. Stay tuned for the final results!!

2025-2026 Staff Update:

Planning has begun for the 2025-2026 school year. Part of this process includes determining staffing needs. It has been brought to our attention that the following teachers/staff will not be returning. Consequently, we will begin a search to fill these positions. We wish all of these staff members the best and thank them for their hard work and dedication to our school/parish.

Here is an update on the progress that we have made in filling these positions.

• K4 Teacher - Mrs. Skowbo: Retiring after 15 years at St. Gabriel.
• Interviews are underway.
• K5 Teacher - Mrs. Piotrowski: Retiring after 17 years at St. Gabriel.
• Interviews are underway.
• Spanish/ Middle School Math Teacher - Sr. Therese Marie Yank: Has been assigned, by her community, to a position in Germany
• Middle School Math Teacher: Mr. DeMers has accepted this position. He will be teaching Music and middle school Math beginning next year.
• Applications are still being accepted for Spanish.
• K4 Aide (Thurs/Fri) - Mrs. Collins: Stepping aside from this position but will continue to be a substitute teacher for us.
• Mrs. Patty Berg has accepted this position beginning next year.
• RtI Aide - Since Mr. DeMers will be teaching middle school math, we are searching for a part-time aide to help in our RtI program. This person will be working with students individually or in small groups to help support their learning.
• Applications are still being accepted for this position.
• ASLP Director - Deb Erdmann: Will continue to teach middle school but will not be leading the after-school program next year
• Mrs. Beth McAleer has accepted this position beginning next year.
• A long-term substitute teacher is needed to begin the school year in 2nd grade for Mrs. Schmidt, who will be on maternity leave.
• Applications are still being accepted for this position.

Business Office: Tuition and ASLP Statements for 2024 Tax Reporting purposes were emailed on January 15 & 16, 2025. Please review your email history for your statements as you prepare your 2024 Taxes for the IRS and Wisconsin Department of Revenue.

Safe Environment Awareness Week:

The Archdiocese of Milwaukee recognizes March 30th–April 6th as Safe Environment Awareness Week. Each year in the month of April, which is recognized around the country as child abuse prevention month, we dedicate a week to elevating the general awareness of the Church’s efforts to keep our children safe. We want people to know that we are committed to maintaining safe environments in our parishes and schools through adult child abuse prevention training; criminal background checks for all clergy, volunteers working with minors, and employees; safety training for children in each grade level; and adhering to all mandatory reporting requirement laws.

2025-2026 Registration:

Please make sure you register your child/ren for the 2025-2026 school year. There has been much interest in our school from new families. We already have 73 students registered. Classes may fill up quickly. Take advantage of the $250 per student (max $1,000) early registration discount by registering now. The early registration discount ends Monday, March 31. 

The form has links to the tuition information and a link to pay the $200 registration fee. Your registration is not complete until the fee is paid. The $200 fee will be deducted from your tuition bill. Please use the link below to register your children.  

Also, review the other tuition-reducing programs listed on the form and consider getting involved by volunteering, becoming a member of one of our amazing committees, and/or joining us for one of our energetic school or athletic events. Check out all the opportunities on iVolunteer, and/or visit our school website. We are excited that our St. Gabriel family is growing and hope that your family continues to be a part of all we have to offer. 

2025-2026 St. Gabriel Parish School Registration Form

2025-2026 School Calendar:

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

2025-2026 School Calendar

Drop-Off/Pick-up Line Reminders:

Supervision begins outside at 7:40 a.m. each morning. The doors open for students to go down to their classrooms at 7:50 a.m. All students are expected to be in their classrooms ready for the day by 8 a.m. If they are not, they are considered tardy. Any students entering the building after 8 a.m. need to stop in the office to order their lunch.

Here are just a few reminders to keep everyone safe and the lines moving efficiently.

• Pull all the way up to the end of the sidewalk, or to the car in front of you, before your students exit the car.
• The first 2 spots in the carline, beyond the sidewalk, are for our “skip the line” auction winners. Please do not stop in these spots. Only stop at the orange cones.
• Please do not exit your vehicles. If you arrive between 7:40 - 7:50 in the morning, there will be a staff member present to help students exit cars on the passenger side. In the afternoon, there will be a staff member at each cone to help students enter vehicles. We do not want anyone walking between cars at any time.
• Please pull around to the church parking lot to buckle your children in their car seats. Do not do this while still in the car line.  
• If your child will not be going home their usual way (e.g., either going to a friend's house, someone else picking them up, not taking a bus that they normally take home), a note or phone call from a parent is required with these special instructions. If it is a last-minute change, please make sure you call and speak to someone since an email may not be seen in time if sent at the end of the day. We must have parent confirmation of any change in student pick-up at the end of the school day, either via email or phone conversation with the school office staff.

Teachers will not keep a student after school without making arrangements with parents first. Students are to leave school grounds promptly after dismissal. The school assumes no responsibility for children who do not go directly home or who stay on the school grounds without proper supervision after school.

After School Care:

After-school care for April is now available. Please remember to sign up as we need time to plan accordingly to have adequate staffing.

Where is the Blessed Mother this week?

Click this link to view some NEW images of where families have prayed with Blessed Mother in their homes. You can upload your picture here.

Playground/Lunchroom Volunteer Program:

Please consider helping us out on a day-to-day basis. All available opportunities are listed in iVolunteer. Please see the link below for more details.

Day-to-Day Lunchroom/Playground Volunteer Sign-Up

$crip Certificates:

Please see Mrs. Schuh in the school office for more information about the Scrip program and how to turn gift card purchases into tuition credits.

$crip is available for purchase after the weekend Masses, and in the school office from 9 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 a.m. Please visit iVolunteer to sign up or contact Linda Schuh in the school office at (262) 628-1711.

Box Tops: Thanks to all the school families who are participating in this fundraiser. 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 Opportunites - YOU Make a Difference:

• Donate to the HSA Snack Shack!
• Help in the library on Wednesdays (the 2025 schedule is available here)
• Help on the playground or lunchroom
• Help on Mondays with scrip orders/counting weekend sales

https://stgabrielhubertus.ivolunteer.com/

On the Calendar...

3/21 - Spirit Day: Wildlife in Need Visit at 1:30 p.m.

3/24 - 3/28 Spring Break!🌞😁

3/31 - Early school registration ends

3/31 - Last day to donate to Bids for Kids

4/3 - Exemplary Recognition Team Visit 1 - 4 p.m.

4/30 - Archbishop Grob will be joining us for our all-school Mass at 8:30 a.m..  

• There will be a brief reception afterward in the parish hall - ALL ARE WELCOME!

5/21 - Grandparents Mass

5/23 - Inservice Day - NO school

5/26 - Memorial Day - NO school

6/5 - 8th Grade Graduation at 7 p.m.

6/10 - Last Day of School

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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Fundraising & Development by Connie Helm

We are deeply honored to share the news of a memorial donation recently made to St. Gabriel Catholic Parish School. Our community mourned the loss of Ken Delleman last December, but his spirit and dedication to Catholic education continue to live on through a generous gift from his family. On March 19th, we had the privilege of welcoming Ken’s family — his wife, Kathy; daughter and son-in-law, Sandy and Bill Neureuther  — to our school for the dedication of these new additions, a beautiful tribute to his lifelong commitment to faith and learning.

Ken Delleman was a devoted and active member of the St. Hubert’s Parish and School communities. As both a parish council member and athletics director, he gave selflessly, ensuring that Catholic education remained strong for generations to come. His love for faith and service now carries on through his great-grandchildren—Aaron, Sam, Lauren, Joey, and Dominic Neureuther—who continue to be part of the St. Gabriel Catholic Parish and School family.

We are profoundly grateful for Ken’s enduring legacy. His dedication, generosity, and love for Catholic education will continue to inspire and bless our school for years to come.

Fontanini Crucifixion Scene & St. Gabriel Statue

Fontanini Nativity Scene

Two St. Gabriel Icon paintings will be displayed

 each library space

If you were not able to attend the auction but would still like to contribute to the Bids for Kids - the link will still be open until Monday, March 31 - Simply Click HERE

There are also a couple more auction packages that are still available!

If you got outbid, or still want to support this year's auction AND support our donors who generously supported us, simply, Click HERE.

This bidding page will stay open until Monday, March 31.

IN THE CLASSROOMS

Teamwork & Creativity in Action!

Last week during Destination Imagination, our students took on a fun and challenging task — building a tower that leans against the wall!

They had 2 minutes to plan their strategy and up to 5 minutes to bring their imaginative ideas to life. Watching them collaborate, problem-solve, and support one another was truly inspiring.

We’re so proud of all their hard work and creativity! Way to go,everyone!

Our first and second graders are making music!

Using an online program, they created rhythms with quarter, eighth, and sixteenth notes and will be ready to play them with drumsticks next week!

They also composed short songs, practiced pitch, and learned to read musical notes on the staff. After transposing their creations onto a written staff, they’re excited to share their songs in class next week. We can’t wait to hear their musical masterpieces!

Middle School Retreat!

Our middle school students (6th, 7th, and 8th grade) had a faith-filled Friday at Arise Milwaukee's Wisconsin Catholic Youth Rally! After a powerful morning of worship and inspiration, they continued their journey at the Schoenstatt Retreat Center, where they shared lunch, prayed the Stations of the Cross outdoors, and spent sacred time in the shrine with our very own Sister Therese Marie. It was a beautiful day of growing in faith together!

Forensics Club News:

The Forensics Team had 8 students compete at State on Saturday, March 15th in Brookfield and the results were outstanding!

🥇Elijah took home 1st place for Impromptu

🥈Grace took home 2nd place for Informative

Leighton, Kaylee, Everett, Hazel, Sam, and Kaiden all performed with solid scores. We could not be prouder of this outstanding team! Not only did they grow in their public speaking capabilities, they had tons of fun doing it!

As the season wraps up, we would like to celebrate their incredible success. Over 7 weeks of competition, these 9 students earned an incredible: 26 Medals, 2 Individual Trophies, and 1 Team Trophy. 

Congratulations to each and every one of our amazing team on an outstanding year!

🌟 Join the Fun – Be Part of the HSA Team! 🌟

Exciting news! Nominations are officially open for Vice President of the Home and School Association (HSA)! 🎉

💡 Want to make a difference, meet amazing people, and be a champion for our school? This is your chance! The VP role is a one-year term with a two-year commitment, as you’ll step into the President role in your second year.

Whether you’re ready to dive in yourself or know someone who’d be perfect for the role, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Nominate yourself or a friend today by emailing us at hsa@sgabriel.org. Let's keep making St. Gabriel’s a fantastic place for our students and families. 💛

Questions? Feel free to reach out — we’re happy to chat!



The Hawks teams has a great year! Looking forward to seeing everyone next year!

MARRC NEWS

Yesterday, we joyfully celebrated the Feast of St. Joseph, honoring the humble and faithful father of Jesus, a model of devotion and strength.

In Catholic tradition, St. Joseph is revered as the protector of families and workers. We marked this special day with our first annual Doughnuts with Dad's breakfast — a wonderful morning filled with sweet treats, laughter, and fellowship.

Alumni Achievements:

Shining Bright in Science!

We’re incredibly proud of our alumna, Laura, for being named Student of the Month for Science at Germantown High School!

Her hard work, curiosity, and dedication to learning continue to inspire us all.

Way to go, Laura — keep reaching for the stars!

PARISH NEWS

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

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Thanks for reading to the end.

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Who doesn’t love a good laugh?

That’s why we’re adding a fun little joke of the week to the end of each Gazette

Check out this week’s joke below and get ready to giggle.

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Where do polar bears keep their money?

Click HERE to read the punch line.

If you click to read the punchline, your name will be put into the hopper for a cool prize

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

Congratulations to the 🎉SENGLAUB Family 🎉who was this week's winner!

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

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