St. Gabriel Newsletter
11.29.2023
St. Gabriel Newsletter
February 7, 2024
SMCS Mission
Preparing and inspiring students to lead meaningful lives, rooted in the teachings of Christ and our Catholic tradition.
Greetings from the Principal
Dear St. Gabriel Families,
Thank you for celebrating an incredible Catholic Schools Week with us! What an amazing gift to be a part of a community which serves God in all we do!
Our 4K-5th grade students will be attending Ash Wednesday Mass next Wednesday, February 14th, at 12:15. As we prepare our hearts for the coming of Easter, let us all be drawn towards the light of Christ this Lenten season.
Please see below for information about the following:
Parent Teacher Conferences
Heart Association Wellness Week
Servant Sunday
Our next PTO meeting
And other information about events taking place this upcoming month
Blessings,
Mrs. Jennifer Giombetti
Associate Principal ~ St. Gabriel
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Elementary parent-teacher conferences will be on Tuesday, Feb. 13 from 3:30-6:30 p.m. and Friday, Feb. 16 from 8:00-11:00 a.m.
Mrs. Rodman will be at SG on Tuesday, Feb. 13th from 3:30-6:30pm
Mrs. Carmany will be at SG on Tuesday, Feb. 13th from 3:30-6:30pm
Mrs. Schneider will be at SG on Friday, Feb. 16 from 9:30-11am.
Miss VanBoxtel will be at SG on Friday, Feb 16 from 8:00-11:00
Miss Rutz has a sign up link listed below.
Mrs. Lepak-https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DA8AC29A4F8C34-47381228-conferencesmrs
Mrs. Siems-https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DA8AC29A4F8C34-47381998-conferencesmrs
Mrs. Roloff-https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DA8AC29A4F8C34-47382041-conferencesmrs
Ms. Plumb-https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DA8AC29A4F8C34-47382047-conferencesms
Mrs. Slavinsky-https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DA8AC29A4F8C34-47382039-conferencesmrs
Miss Athey-https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DA8AC29A4F8C34-47382093-conferencesmiss
Mrs. Rennie-https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DA8AC29A4F8C34-47382095-conferencesmrs
Mrs. Olsen-https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DA8AC29A4F8C34-47382084-conferencesmrs
Mr. Hickey-https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DA8AC29A4F8C34-47382130-conferencesmr
Ms. Rojas-https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DA8AC29A4F8C34-47382138-conferencesms
Ms. Wilkinson-https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DA8AC29A4F8C34-47382131-conferencesms
Mrs. Semrow-https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DA8AC29A4F8C34-47382179-conferencesmrs
Mrs. Rutz-Guidance Counselor-https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4DA8AC29A4F8C34-47386390-conferencesmiss
Parish Spotlight!
We are so blessed to have an AMAZING relationship with our St. Gabriel Parish! Parish staff members visit classrooms on Wednesday afternoons to share their love of God with our students. This week we are thankful for Mr. Tim who shares his love of music with all our students! Please see the sweet video below of Mr. Tim with our first graders.
Heart Association Wellness Week
We are excited to be celebrating Wellness Week through the American Heart Association! Wellness Week is a week-long, school-wide, family engagement opportunity that will walk your students and families through the messages of our heart heroes with a daily resource that aligns with this message. Students are invited to participate in the dress-up days and it will teach them how to get involved, make an impact and how to save a life. Thank you! We will be having a "Wellness Week Kick-Off" on February 13th. Your child will then bring home packets and more information.
*Please click HERE to register.
*Please click HERE for fun, out of dress code days we will be having Tuesday, February 20th-Friday, February 23rd.
The Scriptures say that the body is the temple of the Holy Spirit. When you do things like getting enough sleep, eating right, and exercising, you’re treating your body with dignity. You also allow yourself to love better when your mind and body are in good order.
Servant Sunday for Second Grade
Calling all 2nd graders!!! We are so excited to announce this new collaboration between our school and parish. Each month, a different grade will be encouraged to not only attend, but also take part in the 10:00 Sunday Mass. In March, our 2nd grade students will have the opportunity to participate in mass. Our March Servant Sunday is taking place on March 10th. There will also be a social to follow. If you have a 2nd grader who would like to participate, please sign up! Please plan on joining us for this special day!
***Please click HERE if you would like to sign up for a special part at Mass!
Valentine's Day Parties
Preschool and 4K Parties will take place on Monday, February 12th.
K-5 parties will take place on Tuesday, February 13th.
Students may be out of dress code and wear red or Valentine's Day colors on their party day.
NJSD Summer School
The Neenah Joint School District offers a variety of classes for a very low cost for students in 4K to high school. There are remedial courses available as well as fun courses. Registration takes place online and the registration date is March 26th. Here is the link to their website.
Thank you!
Thank you to all our students and families who brought in items for our "Food Fight" Food Drive. We collected almost 500 items for St. Vincent de Paul!
1st place-2nd grade
2nd place-5th grade
3rd place-4th grade
Blessed is She Lent Women's Group
Rescued: Lent with the Lamb of God
When: Tuesday Nights 6:30-7:30 PM
Starts: Tuesday February 13
Ends: Tuesday March 19
Where: Youth Room (across from Parish Offices)
Please purchase your devotional at this link as soon as possible because they do run out! (I will buy a few extra for those who come last minute)
Teacher Wish List
If you would like to support your child's classroom and teacher, please check out how you can donate to our teacher wish lists. Use the link below:
PTO News
Please join us in the St. Gabriel library for our next PTO meeting on Friday, February 9th at 8:15.
Let's fuel our teachers for the school year! There are two opportunities to help.
Stock the teacher's lounge: An Amazon wish list has been created with our teacher's favorite treats! https://a.co/etllV7E You can either order directly from Amazon and everything will be delivered directly to the school, or purchase them locally and drop them off yourself. Either way is greatly appreciated. The list will be kept up to date so check back throughout the year as well.
Lunchroom Volunteers - Volunteers are always welcome to come and help with lunchroom and recess duties. Lunch times run from 11:40-12:40 with students split between the playground and lunchroom. If you would like to volunteer and have completed all VIRTUS and background check requirements, please don't hesitate to come in and help.
Upcoming Liturgy Schedule
- Wednesday, February 7 @ 8:15 led by 4th grade-Wilkinson
- Wednesday, February 14 @12:15 led by SG Parish
- Wednesday, February 21 @ 8:15 led by 4th grade-Rojas
- Wednesday, February 28 @ 8:15 led by 3rd grade
St. Gabriel Parish News
Please click on the calendar to view upcoming events at St. Gabriel Parish!
Elementary Breakfast & Lunch Menu for February
Pk3-1st grade eats lunch is from 11:40-12:10
2nd-5th grade eats lunch from 12:15-12:40
Neenah Soccer Club
Neenah Soccer Club is committed to providing high-quality training and learning opportunities in a safe and positive environment for players at all levels to develop as individuals, teammates and leaders who leave a positive impact on their community. Click here to learn more.
Zephyrs Gold Raffle Tickets
The Zephyrs Gold Raffle tickets will go home with students during the week of February 11. An email notification will be sent out on the day tickets are distributed.
Any questions regarding the Zephyrs Gold Raffle can be directed to Kathleen McCurdy, Director of Advancement at kmccurdy@smcatholicschools.org
Upcoming Events
- Feb. 9-PTO Meeting @ 8:15
- Feb. 13 - Parent-teacher conferences (3:30-6:30 p.m.)
- Feb 14- Ash Wednesday. Mass at 12:15
- Feb. 16 - No school, parent-teacher conferences (morning), professional development for teachers (afternoon)
- Feb. 19 - No school
- Feb. 20- Kids Heart Challenge Wellness Week Begins
Helpful Links
Contact Information
Phone: 920-725-4161
Associate Principal: Mrs. Giombetti, jgiombetti@smcatholicschools.org
Elementary Principal: Mrs. Cihlar, acihlar@smcatholicschools.org