The Messenger
A Publication of St. Gabriel the Archangel School 6/1/2022
Dear Fabulous Families -
- We hope everyone is enjoying the first week of summer vacation! We are still busy at school. Summer Camp has kicked off this week with students finding fun things to do and stay busy.
- Our K-5 teachers are engaged in math training this week. EANS funds have allowed us to contract with a math coach to support our K-8 teachers with math training this summer and for the next two years. This will be a huge help as we grow our young mathematicians! We will be piloting the addition of advanced math classes this fall at the middle school level including Algebra at the 8th grade level.
- (Just a note...We can only use EANS funds on very specific items. Unfortunately, It cannot be used for other fun things like renovating Gabriel House or personnel costs!) We have shared other designated items in the past two newsletters.
- We will continue to send out newsletters periodically throughout the summer. Just a reminder that if you need something in the newsletter, the deadline is noon on Monday.
Peace and Joy -
Tonya McEnery
Principal
St. Gabriel the Archangel
Dan Winkeler
Assistant Principal
St. Gabriel the Archangel
Welcome new staff member
We wanted to let you know of our newest 5th grade teacher, Mrs. Mara Wright. Mrs. Wright will be transitioning over from Instructional Aide to full time 5th grade Religion and Science teacher for the upcoming school year.
Other new staff members were announced last week in the newsletter.
Gabe's Night at the ballpark
Girls on the Run
Is anyone interested in coaching for Girls on the Run? We have had SGA teams prior to COVID and look forward to starting new teams, if there are people interested in coaching them. Read below for more information from GOTR. Contact Mrs. McEnery, if you are interested.
Girls on the Run St. Louis provides high quality, evidence-based programming that directly addresses the physical and mental health of girls in 3rd-8th grades. Girls in our community need a program like GOTR, and we are ready to support your school every step of the way.
We are planning for an eight-week in-person program, starting mid-September and ending with the 5K on 11/12/22.
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 .
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
Dear Parents,
Sacrament Days for 2022-2023 School Year:
Confirmation-April 20, 2023 at 7:00 pm
First Communion-May 7, 2023 at 2:00 pm
Peace and blessings!
Deborah DaLay
Coordinator of Religious Education
Year at a Glance
Here is the calendar for the 2022-2023 school year so far. School Calendar
A more detailed calendar will be available this summer.
Community Outreach
PFA Community Outreach Committee is looking for help to provide lunches for children attending summer camp at Claver House the week of June 27th - July 1st. Please use the sign up genius link below to volunteer.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0b4da9ad2aa1fd0-claver
For more information, please contact Erin.d.backes@gmail.com