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!

2025 Bids for Kids Update:

Our new desks and science lab tables have arrived. Thanks to the continued support of our school and parish families, the old and damaged desks and lab tables from the old school building have been replaced with new, updated furniture. Everything will be ready to go for the beginning of the next school year.

2025-2026 Staff Update:

I am happy to introduce our new staff members who will be joining our team as of the 2025-2026 school year. Please join me in welcoming them to the St. Gabriel Parish School family.

Ms. Kelly Roloff - K4 Teacher (kroloff@sgabriel.org)

Ms. Shelby Hummel - K5 Teacher (shummel@sgabriel.org)

Ms. Silvia Schilling - Grades 1-8 Spanish Teacher (sschilling@sgabriel.org)

Ms. Traci Zupke - Teacher/RtI Interventionist (tzupke@sgabriel.org)

I would also like to announce a couple of changes with our current teaching staff. As of next year, Mr. DeMers will be taking on the 8th grade homeroom, middle school Math, and middle school Science teaching positions. Mrs. Wasserman will continue teaching art and will also be teaching music next year.  

They are both excited to take on these new roles and will be preparing over the summer. We appreciate their hard work and dedication to St. Gabriel. Please help me in welcoming and supporting them in their new roles.

We have begun a search for an Assistant Director for our After-School Learning Program. This person would assist Mrs. McAleer in managing after-school care each school day from 3:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.  

We are also looking for a kitchen assistant to work one day a week (Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) to help cook, serve, and clean up the kitchen during our lunch hour. No experience needed, training will be provided. This position is paid hourly. Please contact Lanae Weyer (lweyer@sgabriel.org) if you are interested.

If you know of anyone who may be interested in any of these positions, please have them contact the school office at 262-628-1711 or me directly at klestina@sgabriel.org.

2025-2026 School Registration:

We are still accepting registrations and giving school tours. If you know of any families interested, please direct them to email me at klestina@sgabriel.org.

2025-2026 School Calendar:

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

2025-2026 School Calendar

2025-2026 School Supply List:

Already planning for the next school year? Take a peek at the student supply list so you can start shopping and organizing.

2025-2026 Student Supply List

$crip Certificates:

$crip will be sold after weekend Masses during summer break. $crip sales will not be available the weekend of 07/26/2025 – 07/27/2025 and 08/23/2025-08/24/2025.

For your convenience, you can 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.

Hot Item:

• Summer brings lots of travelling and fun. If you are staying over at a Marcus hotel or going to movies, consider purchasing one of our $100 Marcus $crip cards.



Volunteers are urgently needed to assist with the selling of $crip after weekend Masses. Please visit iVolunteer to sign up or contact Linda Schuh in the school office at (262) 628-1711 to help.

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:

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.

Parades:

The topic of parades was discussed at the last MARRC (Marketing and Recruitment Retention Committee) meeting. If anyone is interested in leading a parade committee for the upcoming Richfield Days and/or Hartford Christmas Parade, please reach out to Nikki Packee at nikki.packee@stgabrielhubertus.org.

iVolunteer Opportunities - YOU Make a Difference:

• $crip sellers after weekend Mass

https://stgabrielhubertus.ivolunteer.com/

On the Calendar...

7/26-27 - Back to School Packet Pickup & Uniform Swap after weekend Masses in Parish Hall

8/1 - The next Gazette will be published

8/2-3 - Back to School Packet Pickup & Uniform Swap after weekend Masses in Parish Hall

8/4-7 - Basketball Camp Registration Now Open (see below)

8/12 - Save the Date - Ice Cream Social at 6:30 p.m. - RSVP HERE

8/25 - Meet and Greet and Picture Day from 3 - 6 p.m. ORDER HERE

Happy Summer,

Mrs. Kimerly Lestina

Principal

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

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FUNdraising

Believe it or not, we’re already looking ahead to next year’s auction on Saturday, March 14, 2026! 

Liz Poff and the Acquisition Committee want to hear from you … 

• What items would you like to see in the silent auction, live auction, and raffles?
• Are there certain types of packages you love?

Send us an email us at auction@sgabriel.org and let us know!

Check out the wishlist - Amazon Prime Days are coming July 8-11. Donations can be sent directly to the parish & school office. Help us make next year's auction another success!

More details and committee meeting schedule coming out soon - stay tuned!

Kibagare Care Packages Delivered with Love:

We are thrilled to share that the 13 care packages prepared by our 8th-grade students have safely arrived in the Kibagare Slums of Kenya!

Filled with gently used clothing, shoes, and soccer gear, these boxes brought tremendous joy to the children who received them. The photos we received show the gratitude and happiness on their faces—a beautiful reminder of what can happen when faith and service come together.

This project was part of the 8th-grade year-end service initiative, which aimed to demonstrate Christ’s love in action.

We extend heartfelt thanks to our school families, parishioners, and local businesses whose donations and support helped make this global outreach possible.

Together, we are not only helping others in need—we are also forming disciples who understand what it means to live out the Gospel with compassion and purpose.

St. Gabriel Catholic Parish School

Parent Groups

School Advisory Commission Members

• Chairperson: Matt Marcellis
• Vice Chair: Heidi Woelfel
• Secretary: Jessica Ditscheit
• Members: Meghan Berndt, Jake Lechusz

Any questions, concerns, and/or suggestions may be sent to

stgabrielSAC@sgabriel.org

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

HSA has two open positions for Co-Treasurer and Co-Vice President. These positions have a two-year term. 

👉 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. 💛

Any interested individuals should reach out to any current HSA members, as we are happy to fill them in on the roles, responsibilities, and commitment. 

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

SUMMER EVENTS AT

ST. GABRIEL PARISH & SCHOOL

PARISH NEWS

Please email Jill in the parish office if you are interested. The cost is $25, which covers the cost of the book. This ladies small group is open to everyone.

Save the Date

Our parish’s annual GIANT Flea Market is only 3 months away, and planning has begun!

Volunteer sign-ups will be available soon. If you would like to get involved in planning, please contact the parish office.

Vendor and Sponsorship Opportunity information is now available on our website

www.stgabrielhubertus.org/flea-market

OR

click the image below!

We are hiring!

Director of Child Ministry

Position Overview: The Director of Child Ministry at St. Gabriel will play a key role in fostering the spiritual growth and development of children in our faith community. This position is designed for a passionate, experienced, and creative individual who is deeply committed to nurturing the faith of children and ensuring they grow in the love of Christ through the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd® (CSG) Level 1, & Level 2 programs. The Director will work closely with the Pastor and other ministry leaders to implement dynamic, engaging, and age-appropriate programs for children ages 3–11, supporting them as they take the first steps in their lifelong journey of faith.

More information is available on the parish website at the link below. We invite interested candidates to submit their resumes, along with a cover letter detailing their experience and qualifications for this vital role.

Join Our Team!

Visit this link to learn more about the positions open at St. Gabriel Parish.

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

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