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!

2025-2026 Welcome to Our New Families:

Our school family continues to grow. We are still accepting registrations and giving school tours. Our current enrollment for the next school year is 132 students. If you know of any families interested, please direct them to either call the school during school hours (262-628-1711) or they can email me directly at klestina@sgabriel.org.

We want to thank 76 families for registering and receiving the Early Bird Registration Discount for the 2025-26 School Year!! Registration remains open, and the $500 Referral Discount is still available. Share the good news about St. Gabriel School with family and friends during your Easter gatherings. We’d love to welcome even more families into our community!

If you have not registered yet, please use the link below to do so. 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.

2025-2026 St. Gabriel Parish School Registration Form

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

• Steve Kalinoski & Beth Fischer and Lillian Kalinoski, who will be in 6th grade & Rosaleigh Kalinoski, who will be in 3rd grade
• Sean & Jessica Lentz and Nova, who will be in 2nd grade, and Knox, who will be in K5
• Shaun & Kendra Kalscheur and Logan, who will be in K4
• Brad & Katherine Jansen and Ada, who will be in K4
• James & Cara Feind and Hank & Remington, who will be in K4
• Justin & Kourtney Viste and Hudson, who will be in K5 & Ryley, who will be in 2nd grade
• Angela Smith and William, who will be in the 8th grade

Thank you for entrusting us with the education and growth of 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 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 almost complete. More information to follow.
• K5 Teacher - Mrs. Piotrowski: Retiring after 17 years at St. Gabriel.
• Interviews are almost complete. More information to follow.
• 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.
• This position has been filled. More information to follow.
• 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.
• This position has been filled. More information to follow.

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 School Calendar:

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

2025-2026 School Calendar

After School Care:

After-school care for MAY 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 the 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:

Scrip News:

We issued a total of $219.80 in tuition credits to 17 families participating in our Scrip program in March!

Reminder that our scrip year ends on April 30, 2025. Rebates earned through the end of the scrip year will be applied to your 2024-25 tuition statements. Scrip rebates earned in May-August will be applied to your 2025-26 tuition statement.

$25 Shady Lane gift certificates are back for a limited time until May 31. Order yours today from the school office or after a weekend Mass. They make a perfect Mother's Day gift and are just in time for spring plantings!

New this year… the St. Gabriel $crip Program Shady Lane Gift Certificates has a 25% rebate. If you purchase $100 Shady Lane $crip, you receive a $crip Tuition Credit of $12.50. The more you sell, the more you earn. In fact, consider taking our $crip Order Sheet to your Easter celebrations and selling gift ccertificates to your family and friends.

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.

NOTE - $CRIP WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AFTER THE PALM SUNDAY (APRIL 12/13) AND EASTER WEEKEND (APRIL 19/20) MASSES.

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:

• Help at a Fish Fry
• Donate to the HSA Snack Shack for the teachers!!
• 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...

4/14 - 8th Grade Service Project Begins (see below)

4/17 - Living Stations of the Cross at 2:30 p.m.

4/18 - 4/21 Easter Break

4/22 - Earth Day/Spirit Groups - afternoon

4/25 - Fish Fry - Pre-order available NOW. Open from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 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 for

doughnuts, coffee, and juice.

5/7 - Reception after Mass to celebrate Mrs. Skowbo & Mrs. Piotrowski’s retirements and to

recognize Miss Littel’s 25th year of working at St. Gabriel Parish School. All ARE WELCOME!

Light refreshments will be served.

5/9 - Fish Fry - Pre-order available NOW. Open from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

5/9 - Collection Ends for the 8th Grade Service Project

5/14 - Spirit Group Day

5/15 - May Crowning

5/21- Grandparents Mass

5/23 - Inservice Day - No School

5/26 - Memorial Day - No School

6/3 - Spirit Group - Field Day in the afternoon

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

6/10 - Last Day of School - 11:00 a.m. Dismissal

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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Join Us for a Special Celebration!

St. Gabriel Catholic Parish School is thrilled to invite everyone to a joyous celebration in honor of three incredible educators who have dedicated their lives to shaping young minds and hearts in faith.

✨ Miss Littel – Celebrating 25 years of unwavering dedication and service at St. Gabriel Catholic Parish School!

✨ Mrs. Piotrowski & Mrs. Skowbo – Honoring their well-earned retirement after decades of shaping generations of students with love, wisdom, and faith.

Collectively, these remarkable women have devoted over 50 years to Catholic education, leaving a lasting impact on our school community. Their commitment to faith-filled learning, kindness, and excellence has enriched the lives of so many students and families.

Let’s come together to show our gratitude and appreciation for their years of service. Join us as we celebrate their legacy and share memories.

📅 Date: Wednesday, May 7, after daily Mass

📍 Location: St. Gabriel Catholic Parish & School Hall

We look forward to celebrating with you!

8^th Grade Service Project – Dream, Laugh, Love

Our 8th graders have launched a meaningful service project to support the Kibagare Slums in Kenya. Through their initiative, “Dream, Laugh, Love,” they are collecting gently used clothing, shoes, and soccer equipment to bring hope and joy to those in need.

Their goal is to send 10 boxes to Kenya before the end of the school year, and we need your help to make it happen!

This project reflects the compassion and generosity we strive to instill in our students. We are incredibly proud of their dedication and commitment to making a difference in the lives of others.

Please consider donating and supporting this important cause. Every contribution—big or small—can have a lasting impact!

Collection begins – April 14, 2025

Collection Ends – May 9, 2025

IN THE CLASSROOMS

That’s a wrap on our final DI Instant Challenge of the year!

This week, our creative students designed and built edible homes for their “peeps” using only the materials provided. It was amazing to see their imaginations come to life — and the best part? They got to enjoy their delicious creations afterward!

A huge thank you to all the students who participated in our DI club this year. Your enthusiasm and problem-solving skills were inspiring! A special thanks to 5th-grade teacher, Mrs. Burns, and RtI Teacher, Mrs. Kohls, for leading this fun and educational program.

Stay tuned for more details about forming a DI competition team next year — we can’t wait to see where your creativity takes you next!

Our recent Spirit Group, Care for God's Creation, had the pleasure of welcoming the Wildlife In Need Center. Since 1994, they’ve been dedicated to connecting people and wildlife through rehabilitation, education, and research.

It was an amazing experience to learn about their important work and how we can all play a part in caring for God’s beautiful creation.

🌟 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!

ALUM NEWS

A special thank you from St. Gabriel Alum and current Hartford Union High School senior Cassidy Klebsch!

Cassidy, an active member of the Best Buddies International program, recently helped organize a Bingo Fun Day and borrowed St. Gabriel Parish’s bingo kit. She sent a heartfelt note of thanks to our parish office for the support.

We love seeing young leaders making a difference in their communities!

The Best Buddies program is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

PARISH NEWS

SECURITY UPDATE:

For some time, we have been dedicated to enhancing security measures at our school to ensure a safe environment for our children. Now, we are extending these efforts to our parish buildings to provide the same level of safety for our staff and parishioners. This is a long-term project that will require collaboration and careful planning. As we begin, we are implementing simple, cost-effective changes that will immediately enhance security.

New Security Measures – Effective Weekend of April 5/6:

• Weekend Masses: Exterior doors to the church will be locked at the completion of the Psalm. Doors will be reopened between Masses.
• Wednesday Weekday Masses: Exterior doors will be locked when the readings begin.

We recognize that these changes may require some adjustment, and we appreciate your patience, cooperation, and understanding as we work together to make our parish a safer place for all. Thank you for your support!

Please return your old palms in the basket in the Gathering Space so they can be burned in the Easter Vigil Fire.

Lenten Rice Bowls may be returned beginning on Palm Sunday, April 12/13. Please place them in the baskets in the Gathering Space by Sunday, April 26. Online donations are being accepted until Monday, May 5 using this link.

PRE-ORDERS are now OPEN for Spring 2025 Fish Frys!

Our Parish Hall will open at 4:30 p.m. for indoor dining. We also offer a drive-thru & pick-up options at the back of the building. Serving hot and fresh with a smile until 7 p.m., or while supplies last!

Come dine with us; we hope to see you there!

Menu - 2-piece Cod Dinners are $13.

An additional piece of fish is $2.

• Fried & Breaded Cod
• Baked Cod (pre-order only - will not be for sale at the door)
• Potato Pancakes or French Fries
• Coleslaw
• Rye Bread
• Apple Sauce



Children’s Meal $6 - Homemade Mac & Cheese, Applesauce, Coleslaw, and Rye Bread.

All dine-in meals include a drink (milk, water, or coffee).

Cash bar and homemade desserts will also be available for purchase.

Pre-Orders (drive-thru or dine-in)

1) Visit our website to ‘Pre-Order'

2) Make your Selection and Checkout. Make sure to select the correct date for your order.

3) You can show your email confirmation on your phone when you arrive for dine-in or drive-thru. A printed copy is also accepted.

Drive-Thru

1) Please use our online pre-order site for drive-thru orders. Orders can also be taken in the drive-thru.

2) Enter the rear driveway off the HWY 164 entrance.

3) Present your order confirmation (email or paper copy).

4) Pull Ahead for Curbside Delivery.

Dine-In/To-Go

1) Please park in our main Church Parking Lot and enter through the church front doors.

2) Follow the signs to the Parish Hall.

3) You may choose to dine-in at our Parish Center or take your order to-go.

Come dine with us; we hope to see you there!

Any questions, please reach out to Connie Helm at chelm@stgabrielhubertus.org

Volunteers are also needed to make this event a success! Visit iVolunteer HERE to help out.



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