Dear Fabulous Families -

Registration - Registration opened last Friday for current families. Registration for new families starts tomorrow (Thursday) at 9:00 am. We have had a healthy interest in Kindergarten, so we look forward to having more little Gators running around! Having an early and accurate registration count helps us with planning for next year. We can get a jumpstart on any hiring and look at classroom allocations.

Student-led Conferences - On Friday, you will receive a Sigh-Up Genius from your child's homeroom teacher for student-led conferences at the end of the month. These have been on the calendar for February 25 and 27, 3:30 - 7:00. Student-led conferences allow for students to share goals and strategies, and reflect on their work samples with parents as well as serve as a spark for conversations among student, parent, and teacher. Students are given opportunities to plan and prepare for and practice their presentations. Thank you for supporting your student(s) in this endeavor. This does not preclude you from scheduling a conference with a teacher at any time throughout the year.

Nurse Opening - Unfortunately, due to family circumstances, Nurse Dawson has submitted her letter of resignation, so we are looking for a new nurse. She is graciously working two days per week until we find someone. Please see this nurse job description and pass it along to anyone who might be interested. Ideally, we are looking for someone to work 9-2:00 pm. A cover letter, resume, and references should be sent to Principal Tonya McEnery at tmcenery@stgab.org.

Coming home in the Wednesday yellow envelope:

A hard copy of the Today and Tomorrow Scholarship Information that has been in the newsletter

4th Grade Field Trip Permission Form

3rd Grade Smartphone Pledge and Information

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".

Tonya McEnery

Principal

Jenn Schmitt

Assistant Principal

We are excited to be able to release our 2025-2026 calendar, so that you are able to plan ahead for next year. A few things to note about creating the calendar:

• We need to meet the Archdiocesan requirement of having 177 days and 1140 hours of instruction.
• The total school day count has 3 snow days embedded.
• Note that the start date is August 18. The Assumption of Mary is a Holy Day and falls on the prior Friday. To avoid a "start, stop, start" like last year, since we are not in school on Holy Days, starting on August 18 makes for an easier transition at the beginning of the school year.
• We will attend school for a half day on Holy Thursday this year instead of having it off. This allows for a greater focus on the Triduum and preparation for Easter.
• Memorial Day is early this year.
• Graduation is the Tuesday after Memorial Day.
• The last day of school is still in May - May 29.
• The calendar was reviewed with team leaders, faculty, the Board of Education and Fr. Molini and adjustments made based on feedback and discussion.
• A more detailed calendar will be sent out as more information is obtained regarding items like testing, PFA activities, etc.
• Here is the 2025-2026 Calendar.

There are only 2 days left in this year's American Heart Association Kids Heart Challenge fundraiser! If you have not done so already, please consider donating to this great cause before it's too late. The link and QR Code can be found below. We will conclude our fundraiser this Friday, February 7th, with a $5 dress down day. Students who have donated $5 (or more) at any time during this fundraiser may dress down. It is also okay to bring your $5 donation into school on Friday if you have not already donated. Wear red in honor of National Wear Red Day in support of heart awareness. Please email Mrs. Morris with any questions you may have.

Many thanks,

Mrs. Morris

PE teacher

lmorris@stgab.org

Ticket sales are now open for the Gabe’s Gala on March 8th. Don’t miss out on the greatest party of the year to support St Gabriel the Archangel Catholic School. To purchase your tickets and find out more about this year’s event visit

https://aesbid.com/ELP/GABRIEL25/Tickets

WINE and WHISKEY donations needed for bottle pull at this year’s auction. If you have a bottle (or bottles) to donate please reach out to Alicia Zamminer (azamminer@gmail.com) to coordinate. Thanks for your support!!

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.
• 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/70A044FAFAD2DA5FA7-52834478-recess

Here is the link to the Sign Up Genius for cafeteria volunteers: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A044FAFAD2DA5FA7-51700775-cafeteria

The St. Gabriel Building Bright Futures Campaign is getting closer to reaching our $5.5M goal, but we aren't there yet! Here is an additional opportunity to support the Campaign and enjoy a delicious pizza dinner or lunch at the same time. JJ Twigs on Hampton is graciously hosting a "dine out fundraiser" for the Campaign. So make your pizza party plans for Tuesday, February 18th! On that day at JJ Twigs, 10% of all sales all day long (open 12-9pm) will go towards the Building Bright Futures Campaign.

• 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,

Thanks to our Augustine House leaders for sponsoring a "Soup"er Bowl Collection.

One Can, One Vote! Vote for the Chiefs or the Eagles. The cans will be donated to support people in need who are served by Claver House. These neighbors often lack access to healthy food. Please be generous. Bring donations to school by this Thursday.

https://www.claverhousestl.org/

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We look forward to our 2nd and 3rd grade Family Mass this coming Sunday, February 9th at 10 am.

Please keep our 8th grade class in your prayers as they continue their preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation.

Prayer of Saint Augustine

Breathe in me, O Holy Spirit, That my thoughts may all be holy. Act in me, O Holy Spirit, That my work, too, may be holy. Draw my heart, O Holy Spirit, That I love but what is holy. Strengthen me, O Holy Spirit, To defend all that is holy. Guard me, then, O Holy Spirit, That I always may be holy.

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 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

2/11 1M

2/18 4W

2/25 4H Baptism Mass

3/4 3S

3/11 3P

3/25 3B

Wednesdays- 5-8 Attends

2/12 6W

2/19 5W Baptism Mass

2/26 5P

3/5 8M-Ash Wednesday-All School

3/12 8B

3/26 7L

Thursdays- All School Attends

2/6 Augustine House

2/13 2K

2/20 2G

2/27 2A

3/6 5-8th Level Mass 5H

3/13 Patrick House

3/27 1K

Looking ahead 2024-2025:

Family Mass Schedule-Mass is at 10:00 am

2nd and 3rd Grade- February 9th

K and 1st Grade- April 13th

Second Grade

First Eucharist

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

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

Confirmation

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/

Please contact me if you have any questions.

Come pray with us!

Deborah DaLay

Coordinator of Religious Education

We would like to recognize the accomplishment of the seventh-grade girls who received their “Mary, the First Disciple” Award at the Cathedral Basilica on Sunday, February 2, 2025. This program enabled them to “Proclaim the greatness of the Lord” and to develop new insights into their faith, grow in their appreciation of Mary and in understanding of themselves.

Congratulations to the following girls who achieved this award:

Mary F., Zoey H., Harper L., Katherine M., Abigail M., Bella M., Maria S., Adelaide W., Elizabeth W.

Congratulations, also, to Father Robert Lawson, who was awarded the St. George emblem at the Religious Awards Presentation. This award is given to members of the laity and clergy, Scouters and non-Scouters alike, who have made significant and outstanding contributions to the spiritual development of Catholic youths through Scouting. Father Lawson continues to dedicate his life to sharing and promoting the Catholic Faith through Scouting and the Parish Community.

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

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

21 - 8th Grade Only Off School (After 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 (Kindergarten, 1st, and 3rd grade students, and Honor Choir), 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

Totus Tuus Registration is now open!

Totus Tuus is a Catholic youth program led by college-age missionaries and seminarians from across Missouri who are dedicated to sharing the Gospel and promoting the Catholic Faith through evangelization, catechesis, Christian witness, and Eucharistic worship through Confession, Mass, and Adoration. This is also an opportunity for junior high and high school teens to volunteer during the day program (service hours will be verified for those needing them) and/or attend the evening program. DATE: Monday, July 7th - Friday, July 11th, 2025 TIME: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | The Day Program is for students entering grades 1 - 6 in August (75 student maximum) LOCATION: St. Gabriel School COST: Cost for the week is $40 for one child; $60 for two children; $80 for three or more children. NOTE: The evening program is for students entering grades 7 - 12 in August, and is Sunday, July 6th - Thursday, July 10th, 2025 at 7pm. This is free of charge and there is no registration; teens just show up. CONTACTS: Faith Kremer, fkremer@stgab.org OR Sarah Henderson, hendersons@stgabrielstl.org

Click here to register

https://www.stgabrielstl.org/Worship-and-Formation/Youth-Group

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