The Messenger
A Publication of St. Gabriel the Archangel School 5/18/2022
Dear Fabulous Families -
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- We pray for our 8th graders as they have their last day of school tomorrow and their Mystery Day on Friday. We also pray for our 7th graders as they prepare for their Leadership Retreat on Friday.
- COVID Cases: We have had 11 COVID cases in the past week. They were in 1C, 1M, 2A, 5A, 5G, 7M, and 4 staff members. Please report any cases to Nurse Ciegel in a timely manner. As of 5/18 our building weekly daily average positivity rate is 1.42%. It has been a revolving door. Some people go out as others come back. Be careful! We only have a few days left!
- Don't forget to order your school supplies for next year. They will be delivered to your home. See information below!
Peace and Joy -
Tonya McEnery
Principal
St. Gabriel the Archangel
Dan Winkeler
Assistant Principal
St. Gabriel the Archangel
Saying Goodbye
We wanted to let you know of staff members who are off to another adventure and will be leaving St. Gabriel at the end of this school year. We wish them the best of luck and God's blessings. Next week, we will share who will be replacing these individuals.
Miss Gloria Seper- I would like to thank the St. Gabriel community for the last 18 years. I have decided to move on to a position in middle school teaching Religion and Social Studies. I ultimately want to be a religious coordinator and need experience in middle school and Confirmation to help make that dream a reality. I am grateful for the past 18 years and hope to one day return as the C.R.E.
Mrs. Cat Golomski- It is with a heavy and hopeful heart that I leave these hallowed halls. When I started here at St Gabriel's 2 years ago amidst a pandemic, I had no clue how much I would grow to love my new craft and profession. Now, after months of prayer and consideration, God is calling me to teach the multitude of children not fortunate enough to attend parochial school and may not know Christ's love for them. St. Gabriel's will always be a home to me because of the amazing students, admirable colleagues, attentive administration, and loving families I have been truly blessed enough to meet along the way.
Mrs. Ashlee Glass- My past 2 years at St. Gabriel has been one of many surprises, challenges, lots of learning, COVID, but most importantly, meeting and loving the wonderful kids I have been gifted with educating. I was also blessed with an amazing school community, and the most supportive 5th grade partners and wonderful teachers for my children. I am so grateful for these past two years, however, I feel the Holy Spirit is leading me to something else. I thank you for your kindness to me, to my children Harrison and Camille and I ask for prayers as I will keep the St. Gabes community in my daily prayers.
Teresa Lynch- I will be teaching K-8 STEM next year at Smithton Elementary in Smithton, IL
Laurie Evans- Our daughter will study marine animals in Florida when she attends college next year. My husband and I decided to move to Florida as well. I will be teaching fifth grade.
Thank you for your support and generosity, parents. I've enjoyed my years at St. Gabriel.
Megan Potts- After 14 years of being part of the St. Gabriel community it is with sadness that I announce that I will not be returning next year. I am relocating to Denver, Colorado due to my husband's new job with United Airlines. I will be teaching 4th and 5th grade at Blessed Sacrament Catholic School in Denver.
St. Gabriel Band Plays at St. Ambrose
Totus Tuus - Summer Faith Opportunity for Students
We are announcing the return of Totus Tuus this Summer. The dates are June 27- July 1, 2022. This includes Confessions, Mass, and Adoration as well as learning about the faith and snacks. The day program is for students who are entering into First through Sixth Grades. The evening program is for those entering Seventh through Twelfth Grades. The day program starts at 9:00AM and ends at 3PM. They will meet in the school classrooms and use the school facilities. The evening program starts at 7:30PM and ends at 9:45PM and will utilize the Gabriel House.
We need adult volunteers to monitor the classrooms and help with meals for the day program. We are in need of volunteers to provide lunch for the four missionaries during the day program and additional volunteers to host them for dinner. We are also in need of volunteers to be “host families” where the missionaries can sleep for the night. Host families will provide a light breakfast for the missionaries, as well. Cost for the week is $40 for the first child; $50 for the 2nd Child and 3+ children $60. Any additional child after 3 is free. Here is the link for the registration form:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZGLT4dKyA6vvPHp0-
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Please email for Fr. Mark using the address below or mail (or bring it to the rectory) at 6303 Nottingham Ave, St. Louis, MO., 63109. If interested or if there are any questions, please contact Fr. Mark Madden at 314-353-6303x123 or email at maddenm@stgabrielstl.org .
8th Grade vs. Teachers volleyball game
Field Day Fun
Nut Aware Policy Began Monday, May 16
(Note: this policy is subject to changes in cafeteria use, and other policies may temporarily supersede.) As the prevalence of peanut, tree nut and other food allergies has increased, St. Gabriel the Archangel School has adopted a "nut & allergen aware" policy to support the safety of our students. This policy is consistent with best practice medical recommendations.
In a "nut aware" environment, high allergen (peanut, tree nut) foods are allowed in the cafeteria, but are to be avoided as much as possible in individual classrooms. Please do not send snacks containing peanuts or tree nuts with your child. These items can be sent for lunch.
All students with known allergies MUST have an allergy action plan from a physician and all appropriate medications on file in the nurse’s office at all times. Faculty and staff will receive regular education on food allergies, on the signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis and the use of epinephrine auto-injectors, and on emergency procedures. In case of an emergency, all classrooms are equipped with phones with 911 access. Exposure to allergens will be minimized as much as possible, but cannot be guaranteed. Families of children with food allergies should continue to teach precautions with their children. Our school nurse is available with assistance on working with individual children.
The following are the cafeteria guidelines:
1. A nut free table is available for all students with peanut, tree nut and other food allergies. All students eating at this table should have a lunch that is peanut and tree nut free.
2. The student with the allergy may invite one friend to eat with him or her for the whole week. The parent of the child with the allergy should be in communication with the friend’s parents as to what is appropriate food for them to have the nut free table. The parent should be in contact with the homeroom teacher as to which friend will be at the table for the week. If these steps are not followed, the school may disallow the friend at the table to ensure the safety of the other students sitting at the nut free table.
3. There is a separate bucket and washcloth for this table with which to be cleaned during lunch.
4. A basket will be available for the students in which to put their lunch boxes to keep them separate from others.
5. All students are instructed to eat the food that they have either brought from home or purchased in the cafeteria; no food swapping.
Modifications to guidelines during the school day may be allowed in limited circumstances, and any modification must be contained within a student's allergy action plan and made in consultation with parents, the school nurse, and the administration."
2022-2023 School Supply Lists
School Supply List store: https://schooltoolbox.com/school-supplies/school/list-boxes/?schoolId=55723
Auction 2023
Auction date to be confirmed soon!
Help wanted
Do you want a super fun job that is the same schedule as your kids? We are looking for help in the kitchen for the 2022-23 school year.
If interested please contact Carrie at stgablunch@gmail.com
Summer Camp Information and Registration
Use the following link to register for camp:
https://forms.ministryforms.net/viewForm.aspx?formId=a6ecefd8-27a5-4ad6-b115-31ceb5b9d720
See the costs below for each week and for after care.
Counselors Needed for Summer Camp
LOOKING FOR CAMP COUNSELORS
If you love to work with kids and are in need of a summer job,
look no further! You must be 15yrs through College age.
You can work 1 week or all 6 weeks! This is a paying job!
For more information, please contact Mara Wright
Dear Parents,
Thanks to all the family and friends who were able to join us for our 1st grade and 7th grade Baptism Masses this week. At next week's Baptism Mass on Tuesday, we will celebrate Kindergarten baptisms.
Last Thursday, we honored our 7th grade Girl Scouts at Mass. Pictured above are scouts-Elizabeth Aiello, Brianna Henderson, Ava Henderson, Flora Woolbright, Lily Miller, and Bella Bettag. Congratulation to the girls as they earned their Marian Award. Thanks to Mrs. Fran Boyer, their leader!
A favorite Mary hymn:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFSRRcNWufc&list=RDbFSRRcNWufc&start_radio=1&rv=bFSRRcNWufc&t=198
For May, we will focus on being Messengers of the Good News by living the Catholic Social Teachings.
We are called to witness God's love and mercy to the world.
The School Sisters of Notre Dame(SSND) have a developed a Land Ethics Statement to help guide daily living practices. See the link below for ideas to live with gratitude and respect for all of God's creation.
https://www.ssndcentralpacific.org/file/en/land-ethic-statement.pdf
Please pray for Pope Francis' intention for May:
We pray for all young people, called to live life to the fullest. May they have the courage faith generates, and be dedicated to service.
Mass Days:
May
Thursday, 5/19 8th Grade Blessing Mass
Tuesday, 5/24 -K Baptism Mass
Wednesday, 5/25- 7th Grade Leadership Mass
Thursday, 5/26-No All School Mass
Friday, 5/27- All School Mass, 8am -Weather permitting on the parking lot. Parents are welcome to join us on the parking lot to sit with their child(ren). Please bring a towel or a blanket on which to sit. For families with more than one child, everyone should sit with the youngest child.
Prayer For Our Community
God, Lord of all creation, lover of life and of everything, please help us to love in our very small way what You love infinitely and everywhere. We thank You that we can offer just this one prayer and that will be more than enough, because in reality every thing and every one is connected, and nothing stands alone. To pray for one part is really to pray for the whole, and so we do. Help us each day to stand for love, for healing, for the good, for the diverse unity of the Body of Christ and all creation, because we know this is what You desire: as Jesus prayed, that all may be one. We offer our prayer together with all the holy names of God, we offer our prayer together with Christ, our Lord. Amen. From the Center for Action and Contemplation
Peace and blessings!
Deborah DaLay
Coordinator of Religious Education
Year at a Glance
May 20- 7th Grade Leadership Day and 8th Grade Mystery Day
May 24- 8th Grade Graduation 6:30pm
May 27- Last Day of School- NOON DISMISSAL
Here is the calendar for the 2022-2023 school year so far. School Calendar
A more detailed calendar will be available at a later date.
pfa positions
Webmaster:
The PFA Webmaster maintains the PFA website, including updating family enrollment, and posting PFA announcements and order forms for PFA fundraisers. No prior website experience is required.
Meet and Greet Committee:
The PFA is seeking 1 board member to serve as co-chairperson of the Meet and Greet Committee. The Meet and Greet Committee welcomes new students and their families to the St. Gabriel community through various events throughout the spring, summer, and fall. Engagement events include, but are not limited to: placing welcome yard signs, assigning mentor families, planning social events, and other fun experiences for new families.
Fundraising Committee:
The PFA is seeking 1 board member to serve as co-chairperson of the Fundraising Committee. The Fundraising Committee supports the efforts of the PFA by hosting a variety of fundraisers throughout the year. These include, among other things, in-school treat days, dining out fundraisers, and Spirit Wear sales.
If you are interested in any of the positions, or if you have any questions, please reach out to Cori Sallaberry at coricastellano@gmail.com.
Mentor families needed
Women's ACTS Retreat 2022
The St. Gabriel Women’s ACTS team invites you to join us June 2-5 for the 2022 Women's ACTS retreat. This retreat provides an opportunity to get away for the weekend, focus on your faith, build lasting friendships with other women in the parish and just enjoy some downtime at the beautiful Lasalle Retreat center.
Things to know:
· The retreat begins June 2nd at 6:30pm and will return for the 11:00 am Mass on June 5th, 2022, followed by a luncheon for you and your family in the school cafeteria.
· Transportation will be provided to and from the retreat.
· You do not need to be Catholic to attend the retreat.
· This retreat is for you, and you are welcome to be an active participant or just soak it all in. Your level of participation is up to you. It’s your weekend!
· You will enjoy your own private room at the LaSalle Center.
· The cost of the retreat is $240 but financial difficulties should not prevent anyone from attending.
Please see the attached registration form for more information and more answers to frequently asked questions. If you have additional questions, please contact Brooke Richars (314-583-7525), Katie Lake (314-420-0297) or Mary Beth Luna (314-660-5958) for more information.
Bother the Father
Have you ever had questions about he faith, but never had the opportunity to ask? Do you like your parish priest? Do you like to watch your parish priest squirm a bit when asked a difficult question? Are you one to enjoy other’s company? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you would enjoy "Bother the Father". A group of parishioners come together every Tuesday at 6:30 pm to pelt the priests with questions. We meet in the rectory basement (but may move outside on good weather days) or through Zoom using the following link: https://zoom.us/j/7934230575.
We upload these sessions on YouTube and Facebook as well. If you like to know more and keep up to date with the sessions, you can join the “Bother the Father” group through Flocknote to receive text and email updates. No topic or question is off limits.
Friends, Food, and Faith
Latin Classes
SGYG Nights for High School Teens AND current 8th graders:
* Wednesday evenings from 7-9pm in Gabriel House.
* Bring a friend and see what SGYG is all about!
Our Next Big Event! - Kickball Tournament Fundraiser
*On Saturday, June 11th, SGYG will host a kickball tournament in Franics Park for high school teens (incoming freshman thru graduating seniors)! See flyer to register.
*SGYG will have a team. Please contact Sarah if you want to play on SGYG's team.
*We will need adult and teen volunteers for the day to help with set-up and clean-up, work in the concession tent, etc. A sign-up form will be available soon...
*Donations of bottled water, Gatorade, and bottled soda is greatly appreciated!
*If anyone has any kickballs (in good condition) they would like to donate to SGYG, we would be extremely grateful for those as well!
Upcoming SGYG Wednesday Nights
May 18th, 25th
June 1st, 15th, 29th
July 13th, 20th, 27th
Looking Ahead - Mark Your Calendars!
June 11th - First Annual SGYG Kickball Tournament Fundraiser!
June 26th-July 1st - Totus Tuus @ St. Gabriel
July 15th-17th - Steubenville Mid-America Conference at Missouri State University
Have Ideas?
If you have ideas for events, service opportunities, fundraising, or are wanting to volunteer, etc. please contact Sarah! hendersons@stgabrielstl.org
Connect with SGYG!
Instagram @stgabesyg
Facebook Private Group: St. Gabriel Youth Group (SGYG)
Flocknote: Youth Ministry