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 Communication System:

St. Gabriel Parish School has a communication system connected to our database that allows us to text, email, and/or call families efficiently. We will be using this system when we need to send out messages to all families, certain grade-level families, teachers/staff, etc. This system is particularly helpful in emergencies and when school is canceled due to weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances. 


If you are new to the school, you will need to opt in to this program once you receive the first message. After that, you will receive all texts, emails, and phone calls without needing to opt in. The system is set to use the contact information in our system, which is the information from your registration form. If you would like to add or change contact information in our messaging system, please contact the school office / (262) 628-1711 and let Linda know.


Bussing:

If your family is within our bus service area and would like to receive bus service this school year, please contact Riteway Bus Company (germantowncharters@goriteway.com) if you have not already done so. Riteway is in the process of creating bus routes and would like to complete the routes as soon as possible. If you do not notify them of your wishes, your family will not be added to the bus routes. Please list your child(ren)'s name and whether they will be riding AM, PM, or both. You can reach Riteway directly at (262) 677-8739 and speak with Becky or AJ.


Please also notify Linda in the school office so we can plan accordingly.


Back-to-School Packet pick up is this weekend, August 2/3:

Stop by the parish hall to pick up your back-to-school packets before or after the weekend Masses. The Uniform Swap will also be out for you to shop! You may drop off clean and gently used uniforms as well; please place your items in the blue bin. Note: The Uniform Swap will be back out again at the Ice Cream Social & Meet and Greet.


Meet and Greet:

Our back-to-school Meet and Greet is scheduled for Monday, August 25, 2025, from 3-6 p.m. There is much to do to get ready for the school year.

  • Meet your teachers and pack your desks/lockers with all of your school supplies for the year.
  • Meet some of your classmates, old and new.
  • Step into the gym while you are here to get your school picture taken. 
  • Please use this PrePay picture link to order your picture packages. Yearbooks will be sold at a later date. They are not included in the packages.
  • Visit our uniform swap tables that will be set up in the parish hall. If you have uniform items that your child has outgrown, bring them along and swap them for a bigger size, or just pick up a few gently used items that your child could use during the upcoming school year.  

We look forward to seeing everyone again!!!


6th Grade Orientation:

The transition to middle school can be overwhelming! Let us help settle your nerves and answer any questions you and your child may have. Our middle school teachers will be meeting with our new 6th graders on Monday, August 25 (before our Meet and Greet) from 2-3 p.m. Please bring your school supplies and your questions.


Parent Meeting…Save the Date: Thursday, September 18 at 6:15 p.m.

Our mandatory parent meeting date has been set. This year, our parent meeting is for all school families, regardless of grade level. We will answer any remaining questions you may have about the school year. Our school committees will be available to answer questions about activities and volunteer opportunities. Representatives will be available to talk about fundraising, SCRIP, and volunteering. Our teachers will also be available to share more information regarding their classroom procedures and specific grade-level activities.


Playground/Lunchroom Volunteer Program:

Interested in earning a tuition rebate? It’s Simple! We still need some volunteers!! You can earn up to $1,000 towards your tuition just by volunteering to help on the playground or in the lunchroom during the 2025-2026 school year.

  • Commit to a specific shift each week (ex., every Monday) for the school year
  • Complete a short training session
  • Earn $500 toward your school tuition (per shift: maximum of 2 shifts per family)
  • Grandparents of enrolled students are welcome to apply. Tuition discounts will be applied to the grandchildren’s account.

Shifts are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact Linda Schuh in the school office to sign up for this program.


If you are not able to commit to a shift each week, day-to-day volunteer opportunities may be available throughout the school year on iVolunteer. While these shifts are not a part of the tuition reduction program, it is still an opportunity to get involved.  

Day-to-Day Lunchroom iVolunteer Link


How to get involved:

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:


The parish also uses iVolunteer, so be sure to check the parish tab if you are looking for even more ways to give back. Currently, volunteers are needed for the GIANT Flea Market on Saturday, Sept. 13, and helpers to sell $crip after Mass.


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


Join us and get involved with the St. Gabriel School and Parish community! You'll be glad you did. iVolunteer Link

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.


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

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

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

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

Donna Sheppard - Kitchen Assistant


I would also like to announce a couple of changes to our current teaching staff. As of this school 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.


Part-Time Job Opportunities:

We are still searching 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 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.


We are also looking for an Early Childhood Aide to work with our K4 and K5 students 2 or 3 days a week, 7:30 a.m. -3:30 p.m.


Please contact Kim Lestina at klestina@sgabriel.org or call us at 262-628-1711 if you are interested.


2025-2026 Enrollment/Welcome to Our New Families:

Our school family continues to grow. Our current enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year is 140. We are still accepting registrations and giving school tours. 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 at klestina@sgabriel.org.


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

Shaun & Kendra Kalscheur

  • Logan Kalscheur K4

Brad & Katherine Jansen

  • Ada Jansen K4

James & Cara Feind

  • Hank Feind K4
  • Remington Feind K4

Justin & Kourtney Viste

  • Hudson Viste K5
  • Ryley Viste 2nd grade

Angela Smith

  • William Krasinski 8th grade

Steve Kalinoski & Beth Fischer

  • Lillian Kalinoski 6th grade
  • Rosaleigh Kalinoski 3rd grade

Sean & Jessica Lentz

  • Nova Lentz 2nd grade
  • Knox Lentz K5

Ryan Erickson & Anisha Dsilva

  • Ariana Erickson K4
  • Zane Erickson 1st grade

Carl & Jodi Birch

  • Edward Birch K4
  • George Birch 1st grade

Nickolas & Hilary Goryl

  • Lucas Goryl 1st grade
  • Kaydence Goryl 5th grade

Steven & Amber Chycinski

  • Lillian Chycinski 5th grade


And please welcome these new students who will join their siblings this year:

  • Siena Brusso K4
  • Samuel Lee K4
  • Benjamin Meyer K4
  • Benjamin Muth K4
  • Clay Puestow K4
  • Hudson Staudt K4
  • Isaac Street K4

School Spirit Store:

Our spirit wear store is NOW OPEN, but only for a limited time. The shop is open until Friday, August 15.


Please remember, St. Gabriel spirit wear from the Spirit Store may be worn over a red or white polo or turtleneck top. Other brand logos (ie, Nike, Adidas, etc.) are not allowed. St. Gabriel t-shirts and athletic shorts may be worn for gym only, for students in grades 5-8, but are not required.


End-of-Year Survey:

Thank you for your feedback and for taking the time to complete our end-of-year survey. We take parent feedback seriously and are actively reviewing the feedback we have received. Our leadership team is using the input to guide decisions that will help our school grow. We remain committed to continuous improvement, and your voice is crucial in helping us achieve this goal.  We sincerely appreciate your partnership and support.


Dress Code:

2025-2026 Dress Code Policy (No changes have been made)


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:

Please see the link below for the 2025-2026 student supply list

2025-2026 Student Supply List

$crip (Raise Right) Certificates:

$crip will only be sold after weekend Masses during summer break. Weekend $crip sales will not be available 08/23 & 08/24/2025.


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.


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.  Online orders will be filled on Mondays and available to pick up after the weekend Masses.


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.


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 Hartford Christmas Parade, please reach out to Nikki Packee at nikki.packee@stgabrielhubertus.org.

On the Calendar...

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

8/12 - Ice Cream Social at 6:30 p.m. - RSVP HERE. Deadline to RSVP is Thursday, August 7

8/25 - 6th Grade Orientation 2 - 3 p.m.

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

8/26 - Inservice Day - No School

8/27 - 🎉First Day of School🎉

9/1 - Labor Day - No School

9/3 - 8th Grade Commissioning Mass 8:30 a.m.

9/12 - Famous Fish Fry

9/13 - GIANT Flea Market from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

9/17 - Archdiocese Formal Presentation of Exemplary Awards at 8:30 a.m. All-School Mass

9/18 - Parent Night 6:15 p.m. (at least one parent must attend)

9/26 - Picture Retakes

10/3 - Inservice Day - No School

10/7 - Muffins with Mom from 7 a.m. - 7:45 a.m. (RSVP link will be available in the next Gazette)

10/22 - Dismissal at 11 a.m.

Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences 11:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

10/23 - No School

8:30 a.m. -12 p.m. Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences

10/24 - Inservice Day - No School

Enjoy the rest of your summer,


Mrs. Kimerly Lestina

Principal

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

Sister Therese Marie:


We received a beautiful message from Sr. Therese Marie Yank, who has been assigned to Germany by her community, the Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary. Before school ended, many of our students wrote prayer petitions for her to carry on her pilgrimage. One student gifted her a tiny Jesus, and he’s traveling with her too—appearing in many of her photos as a symbol of our connection.—and she’s doing just that!


This week, she shared photos from her visits to Germany and Rome. Click HERE to view them on our website.

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Please make checks payable to St. Gabriel Parish, memo line Calendar RaffleCash is also accepted.


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St. Gabriel Catholic Parish School

Parent Groups

School Advisory Commission Members

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

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

stgabrielSAC@sgabriel.org

HSA NEWS & EVENTS

2024-2025 Board Members

  1. President: Jenny Fenzl & Kristen Burg
  2. Co-Vice Presidents: Brooke Marcellis & Kelsey Berger
  3. Secretary: Ashley Long
  4. Treasurer: Shari Waggoner & Lisa White


Email us: hsa@sgabriel.org



READ THE MONTHLY MINUTES HERE

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FROM THE HAWKS NEST!

by Athletic Director, Jeff Poff

School: 262-628-1711

Direct: 414-750-6966


SUMMER EVENTS AT

ST. GABRIEL PARISH & SCHOOL

PARISH NEWS

Save the Date

Our parish’s annual GIANT Flea Market is only 1 month away, and we urgently need help setting up beginning Thursday and Friday, Sept. 11 & 12, AND parking volunteers on the day of the flea market on Saturday, Sept. 13. Can you spare a couple of hours? Any questions, please reach out to the volunteer coordinator, Peggy Senglaub.

Vendors are still being accepted for the Flea Market! Click the image below to learn more.

We are 55% to our sponsorship goal. Can you help us make it to the finish line? We are also in need of one more tent sponsor - it's a great way to showcase your business or celebrate a life milestone.


Click the link or image below to learn more!

To view all of our sponsors, please visit HERE.

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

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🎉Congratulations to Last Month's Winner🎉

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