Dear Fabulous Families -

• Today is the last day to order a Buzz Book! See the link below to order.

• Picture Day is this Friday, September 27. Students can dress down or wear their uniform for photos - your choice!

• The picnic is right around the corner! The last day to order ride armbands is this Friday!!! Did you place your order?? All picnic information is listed below the "Parish and Community" section including a link to volunteer. Volunteers are integral to the success of the picnic. Thank for signing up to help!

• Have a pet? Bring it to the Blessing of the Pets next Wednesday at 3:15. Also, donate items for the Human Society. Thanks to Francis House for leading this effort. See the information below.

• NWEA/MAP scores are coming home in the yellow envelope. If you would like to know more about interpreting your child's scores, you are welcome to attend the Parent University session on Tuesday, October 1, at 6:30 in the cafeteria.

• We also sending home the blank ELA report card and rubric for grades 1-8 in the yellow envelope so that you can see how your student is being assessed in ELA.

• Thanks to everyone who has filled out the School Improvement Plan survey. The link was sent out last week and a reminder email was sent out earlier this morning. The survey ends this Friday at 3:30.

Coming home in the Wednesday yellow envelope:

• NWEA Scores
• ELA Blank Report Card and Rubric

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

Tonya McEnery

Principal

Jenn Schmitt

Assistant Principal

Dear Parents,

We invite you to join us in the blessing of the pets. Francis House, along with Father Molini, have organized a pet blessing on October 2, 2024. The blessing will start at 3:15 in the school parking lot, and any pet is welcome.

We would also appreciate it if you brought certain items, such as paper towels and blankets, to help support the Humane Society. This collection will end at the pet blessing.

Thank you in advance for your support.

-Francis House

Picture retake day will be October 25.

Please contact Ms. Schmitt if you have any questions at jschmitt@stgab.org.

Today is the last day to order a Buzz Book. The link to order closes at midnight and extras will not be ordered. Don't miss out! Get that order in today!

https://forms.ministryforms.net/viewForm.aspx?formId=d13dbd85-1009-49df-97f3-20de014744be

Parents have the opportunity to volunteer at school by helping with lunch and recess duties. All volunteers must go through the Protecting God's Children / Safe Environment training requirement.

• Please do not sign up for a position if you have not completed Protecting God's Children / Safe Environment training. Information on this is posted below. .
• The following links are for the first trimester.
• To start, please only sign up for one spot to give others the chance to volunteer.

Here is the link to the Sign Up Genius for recess volunteers: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044FAFAD2DA5FA7-50541017-recess

Here is the link to the Sign Up Genius for cafeteria volunteers: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044FAFAD2DA5FA7-50540464-cafeteria

• 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,

Please see the information below from Francis House. We are proud of their leadership!

Francis House will be sponsoring Donations for the Humane Society to help animals. We would like your help to collect items for these animals in need. Items needed are:

• Blankets

• Towels

• Diaper rolls

• Paper Towels

• Treats

• Dog and Cat Toys

Our collection will run until the Pet Blessing on October 2 and we will finish collections at 3:15 in the school parking lot. You can bring your pets October 2, at 3:15 to the school parking lot for the pet blessing.

From the USCCB site:

https://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/what-we-believe/catholic-social-teaching/upload/catholic-social-teaching-poster-for-children-digital.pdf

The Seeds of Justice Network is offering a program tomorrow that is being held at Saint Joseph's Academy on the Catholic Social Teaching of Family, Community and Participation.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/planting-seeds-the-call-for-mercy-justice-in-our-polarized-society-tickets-953015824987

The students are so proud when they have parts at Mass. We hope you can join us whenever you are able. See below for the school day Mass Schedule.

School Masses

Tuesdays- 1-4 Attends

10/1 2K

10/8 2G

10/15 2A

10/22 1M

10/29 1K

Wednesdays- 5-8 Attends

10/2 8M

10/9 8B

10/16 7L

10/23 7D

10/30 7B

Thursdays- All School Attends (Kindergarten sits with their 6th grade buddies and does not attend the first few weeks of school.)

9/26 Drexel House-Kindergarten attends

10/3 Francis House

10/10 7B

10/17 6D

10/24 6B

10/31 5W

Looking ahead 2024-2025:

Family Mass Schedule-Mass is at 10:00 am

7th Grade- October 20th

8th Grade Confirmation Commitment- November 17th

4th and 5th Grade- January 12th

2nd and 3rd Grade- February 9th

K and 1st Grade- April 13th

Second Grade

First Reconciliation

Parent Mtg.-Thursday, October 17th at 6:30 pm in church

First Reconciliation-Thursday, November 21st- at 7 pm

First Eucharist

First Communion Parent Mtg.- Wednesday, March 26th- 6:30 pm in church

Sunday, May 4th- 1st Communion, 2pm Mass

Confirmation

Sponsor Mtg, Wednesday, October 23, at 6:30 pm-Cafeteria and North wing classrooms

Confirmation Day of Reflection- February 18, 2025

Confirmation Mass -February 20, 2025 at Saint Gabriel the Archangel Church at 7 pm

Prayer Resource:

The School Sisters of Notre Dame have a virtual prayer space to pray for peace.

SSND Prayer Room: Open on Fridays from 9am- 9pm Central Time.

https://ssnd.org/ssnd-virtual-prayer-room/

See the flyer below for an Archdiocesan event to support migrants and refugees.

Please contact me if you have any questions.

Come pray with us!

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.

2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR

September

27- Picture Day - Dress Down Day

29- Feast of the Archangels

October

2- Blessing of the Pets, 3:15

3- Parent/Teacher Conferences 1-7pm, Noon Dismissal (Updated)

4- Parent/Teacher Conferences 7:30am-12, No School (Updated)

5- St. Gabriel School Picnic

7- No School: Professional Development

17- First Reconciliation Parent Meeting, 6:30pm

18-5th Grade Living Rosary at 2:10 pm in church

20- 7th Grade Family Mass

23- Confirmation Sponsor Meeting, 6:30p

26 - Make a Difference Day - Family Service Day!

November

1- No School: All Saints’ Day

7- 6th Grade Religious Summit Field Trip (Updated)

15- End of 1st Trimester

15- Planning & Collaboration (Noon Dismissal)

16 - St. Gabriel 90th Anniversary Gala

17- 8th Grade Confirmation Commitment Family Mass

21- First Reconciliation, 6:30pm

27-29- Thanksgiving Holidays

December

11- Vocal Concert, 7pm

12- Band Concert, 7pm

20- Christmas Parties, 11:05

20-Christmas Break Begins (Noon

Dismissal)

23-January 3, 2025 - Christmas Break

January

6- Classes Resume

12- 4th & 5th Grade Family Mass (NEW)

15- American Heart Association Fundraiser Begins

20- No School: MLK Day

26-31- Catholic Schools Week

26- Open House

27- Spelling Bee, 2:05pm

31- Noon Dismissal

February

7- End of American Heart Association

Fundraiser

9- 2nd & 3rd Grade Family Mass (NEW)

14- End of 2nd Trimester

14- Valentine’s Day Parties, 11:05am

14- Planning & Collaboration (Noon

Dismissal)

17- No School: Presidents’ Day

20 - 8th Grade Confirmation

25- Parents/Students/Teacher Conferences, 3:30-7pm

27- Parents/Students/Teacher Conferences, 3:30-7pm

28- Noon Dismissal

March

5- Ash Wednesday

6- 4th Grade Field Trip to LinkUp (Updated)

7- Stations of the Cross

8 - Auction

14- Stations of the Cross

17-21- Spring Break

24- 8th Grade Field Trip to Holocaust Museum (Updated)

26- First Communion Parent Meeting,

6:30pm

28- Stations of the Cross

April

4- Planning & Collaboration (Noon

Dismissal)

13 - Kindergarten & First Grade Family Mass (NEW)

17- No School: Holy Thursday

18- No School: Good Friday

20- Easter Sunday

21- No School: Easter Monday

23-25 - 6th Grade Camp

25-27 - AYM Luke 18 Retreat for 8th Graders

May

2- 2nd Grade Jesus Day

4- First Communion, 2pm

5- 2nd Grade Only, No School

6-7- Art Fair

6- Vocal Concert, 7pm

7- Band Concert, 7pm

9- Noon Dismissal: Field Day

15- May Crowning

15- 8th Grade - Last Day

16- 8th Grade Mystery Trip

16- 7th Grade Leadership Day

20- 8th Grade Graduation, 6pm

23- Noon Dismissal: Last Day of School

You can also use this URL to volunteer:https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4FA9AC2BA3F94-50715979-2024/16780271

Use the QR above or the link below to order your picnic supplies!

https://forms.ministryforms.net/viewForm.aspx?formId=d9a3d22e-4590-400e-a64e-a325341b0748