The Messenger

Dear Fabulous Families -

Happy Summer!

Just a few things:

School Supplies - Have you ordered your school supplies for the fall? If not, see the flier below.

Unforms - Have you ordered uniform skirts and jumpers? Orders should be placed now for fall arrival at: Just Me Apparel

232 Old Sulphur Spring Rd Manchester, MO 63021

(636) 391-3551

Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 10am-4pm

Thursday10am-6pm

Reminder: Submissions for the newsletter should be sent to Mrs. McEnery and Ms. Schmitt by noon on Monday. Graphics should be a jpg or png. In the subject line, please put "Newsletter".

Thank you very much for partnering with us as we educate your children academically and spiritually. Have a safe and healthy summer!

Tonya McEnery

Principal

Jenn Schmitt

Assistant Principal

Even though it is summer, staff members are still learning! Our primary teachers (even the new ones!), Student Support Services and Administration attended UFLI (University of Florida Literacy Institute) phonics training on Monday to get ready for fall implementation. This will support our School Improvement goal of having a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS).

Staff members will also be attending MySci science training at Washington University. MySci is an ongoing partnership with the university that provides hands-on science learning for our students.

Additionally, Mrs. Wright, Ms. Brennecke, Ms. Schmitt, and Mrs. McEnery are attending PBLWorks (Project Based Learning Training) in California at the end of June. This will provide us an opportunity to learn more about PBL before bringing training to the whole staff next summer. We will be working on PBL in anticipation of the Center of Innovative Learning being completed and offering us more space to implement this type of learning.

Middle School Math Teacher, Mr. Magee, is serving on the Archdiocese Math Committee to help create math units which will provide consistency in math instruction across the Archdiocese.

St. Gabriel the Archangel

Parish Board of Education

Public Summary of the 2024-2025 School Year

The Board of Education works closely with our school staff and administration to cultivate the mission of the school to its fullest extent. The Board is proud to have supported St. Gabriel the Archangel School through another school year with key actions outlined below. We look forward to the 2025-2026 school year.

Education: One of the major responsibilities of the Board is to support the educational goals identified by school faculty and administration to “develop the whole child,” academically, emotionally, and in the Catholic Faith. This year, the education committee focused on finalizing the school improvement plan as part of our successful regular accreditation process and worked closely with the Technology Committee on ensuring technology updates in our school are in line with educational goals for our students.

Safety: The Safety Committee strives to assist the Pastor and the Principal in assuring the safety policies and procedures are up to date. In the last few years, the Safety Committee worked on a comprehensive safety plan for the school.

Policy: The Policy Committee conducted a review of the school handbook regarding the use of artificial intelligence and other technological devices, examining all content as well as format and structure. The Board will continue to build on progress in the upcoming year to ensure our handbook is clear and actionable for both parents and the administration.

Nominations & Elections: To support the promotion of the Board as a service opportunity, the Nominations & Elections committee promotes annual elections, pursues candidates and administers the election. This past year, four new members were added to the Board after review of candidates by Fr. Molini

Finance: Alongside parish and school administration, the Board finalized the 2024-25 budget and set registration fees for the upcoming school year. Tuition still falls short of the full cost of educating students at St. Gabriel and takes advantage of parish support of the school, and the Finance committee explores additional approaches to raising funds including Giving Tuesday and coordination with the PFA committees.

Technology: Throughout the school year, the Technology committee meets to provide guidance to the school as it pertains to technology purchases, technology fees and allocation of grants. This committee began exploration of different approaches to managing devices and device policies related to student technologies like the Chromebooks. A major ongoing goal of the technology committee is to develop a mission and philosophy goal statement for technology use for our students as well as to provide helpful parental tips for technology use.

Mission & Communications: The Mission & Communication team continued to support many annual events including Make a Difference Day, Giving Tuesday, Open House and the St. Gabriel Auction. The Mission & Communication Committee also began to develop a marketing plan for St. Gabriel. With a focus on engagement, the committee will identify opportunities to enhance parent, student, and community involvement in the upcoming academic year.

The Board of Education meets regularly. Meetings are closed sessions, but an open forum is available for parents and parishioners who are interested in sharing a topic for consideration. All such topics must be provided in writing prior to the meeting and should include at least one solution for consideration. All parents and parishioners are also encouraged to contact Board members with questions and suggestions at any time. Board members serve a three-year term and are selected by the Pastor each Spring.

Please contact 2024-25 Board President Lacy Gassner (lacy.brianna@gmail.com) with any questions.

2025-2026 Parish Board of Education

Lacy Gassner ( President), Christine Cocayne (Vice President), Jaime Signorino (Secretary),

Kathy Daily, Joanna Fisher, Dan Reynolds, Michael Favazza, Tim Wright, Lynn Muench,

Grace Beerman, Eileen Ciccia, Maureen Narrow

Tonya McEnery (Principal), Jenn Schmitt (Assistant Principal), Deborah DaLay (CRE),

Fr. Thomas Molini (Pastor)

Looking for a way to get more involved at St. Gabe’s? PFA needs you! We’re looking to fill positions on the following committees for the 2025/2026 school year:

- Community Outreach

If you’re interested and/or want to learn more about PFA, please contact Erin Backes at Erin.d.backes@gmail.com.

St. Gabriel Community Outreach Volunteer Opportunity this summer!

The Claver House is partnering with Northside Youth and Senior Service Center to oversee "STEAM" Adventure Camp" this summer. We are looking for volunteers on Sundays and Mondays to help purchase/make desserts, assemble lunches and deliver them.

Sign Up Here!

• Important - All volunteers need to successfully complete the mandated Archdiocesan Protecting God's Children/Safe Environment Training. Before signing up for lunch duty/recess duty, field trips, etc., volunteers must have this completed. Please use the following link to find the complete information from the church website: mandated training information. Please direct questions to our parish secretary and Child Safety Coordinator, Eileen Garavaglia, at 314-353-6303 Ext. 110 or garavagliae@stgabrielstl.org.

Dear Parents,

Have a great summer!

Deborah DaLay

Coordinator of Religious Education

Dates below are subject to change and additional days will be added as we continue to plan for the year. Dates are also posted on the Google calendar located on our website.

August

17- Blessing of Backpacks, 10:00 Mass

17- Meet the Teacher after Mass

18- K-5 Start School (Noon Dismissal)

18- Grades 6-8 House Kick Off - Time TBD

19- K-8 Start School- Full Day

26- Curriculum Night Grades K-4, 6:30pm

27- Curriculum Night Grades 5-8, 6:30pm

September

1- No School: Labor Day

17- Confirmation Parent Meeting 6:30 pm

26- Planning & Collaboration (Noon Dismissal)

October

9 Parent/Teacher Conferences 1-7pm (Noon Dismissal)

10- Parent/Teacher Conferences 7:30am-12 (No School)

11- St. Gabriel School Picnic

13- No School: Professional Development

23- First Reconciliation Parent Meeting, 6:30pm

November

14- End of 1st Trimester

14- Planning & Collaboration (Noon Dismissal)

20- First Reconciliation, 6:30pm

26-28- Thanksgiving Holidays

December

10- Vocal Concert, 7pm

11- Band Concert, 7pm

19- Christmas Parties, 2:05

19-Christmas Break Begins

22-1/2/26- Christmas Break

AYM covers the parishes of St. Gabriel and St. Raphael in the St. Louis Hills Neighborhood and is open to ALL high school teens.—Incoming freshmen through graduating seniors. No sign-up necessary! High school teens can attend on a regular basis or drop-in as it fits their schedule! We meet regularly on Sunday and Wednesday evenings in the AYM Room of St. Raphael Rectory's Lower Level.

Life Teen Nights are on Sundays (at a NEW TIME) of 7-9 pm and include snacks, socializing, games,

talks, and discussions.

R and R Nights are Wednesdays from 7-8:30 pm and are unstructured evenings for teens to hang out

(recharge & reconnect).

See the AYM calendar for additional information.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday, June 7 th | Birthright Run/Walk for Life

Archangel Youth Ministry (AYM) has a Team with a discounted rate of $20/person! Use the

link: https://runsignup.com/RaceGroups/105226 and click to join our group!

Saturday, June 14 th | SGA Block Party

This is a FUNDRAISER for AYM and a fun night for the community! We need teen AND adult volunteers to work the event. High school service hours will be verified for those who need them. Use this SignUpGenius Link to volunteer.

STAY CONNECTED with AYM

Follow us on Instagram @archangelym

Like our Facebook Group: Archangel Youth Ministry

Join the SGA or SRA Flocknote Group: Youth Ministry

Visit the Youth Group page on the SGA parish website

Contact Youth Minister: Sarah Henderson - hendersons@stgabrielstl.org

SUMMER VOLLEYBALL CAMP

WHO: Incoming 3rd, 4th, & 5th grade girls and boys

WHERE: St. Gabriel Gym

WHEN: June 24, 25, 26

5:00-6:30

WHY: This camp is designed to be a FUN way to build volleyball skills and get ready for the

upcoming CYC season. It will be led by St. Gabriel parishioner and Cor Jesu Academy/High

Performance volleyball coach, Julie Dame, along with club and high school players. Campers will

learn and build on volleyball basics such as correct passing and setting form, serving, attacking,

and court positions, as well as increase their volleyball IQ through game play.

COST: $100 per player, limited to the first 30 registrants

Payable to Julie Dame: Venmo: @Julie-Dame

Please email damejk10@gmail.com to register or if you have questions.

Registration and payment due by Monday, June 9th.

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