We are just about completed in tearing out the church flooring! A BIG THANK YOU for those who came to help yesterday!!! There are still a few hours left of work to finish up the take up so that the flooring can be installed next week. If you have any time, even an hour, it will help us get this project complete! To help accommodate working schedules, I will leave the church open until 10pm Tuesday evening and on Wednesday we’ll be open from 7am to 4pm.

Here is a sampling of what needs completed:

Removal of ceramic tile in handicap entrance (needs sledge hammer, goggles)

Removing all carpet tack strips – including in cry rooms

Removal of rubber flooring in side vestibule by auxiliary sacristy

Sweeping areas that are clean of tack strips and staples

If you can come, please reply or just show up – no need to call. Please bring work gloves!

Thank you!

Christy McNabb

The Mother-Daughter Tea committee needs volunteers to help with the following:
1) Food Preparation, set-up and tear-down--all of which are fun
group activities the day before and the day of the Tea (Dads
welcome). Please contact Deborah Pegher at 364-9366 or pegherd@me.com.

2) Mothers and daughters to model during the Fashion Show. Wardrobes will be provided. Please contact Courtney Van Ostran at 344-3208 or cvanostran22@hotmail.com.

3) 7th and 8th grade girls to serve at the Tea. Please contact
Deborah Pegher at 364-9366, or email pegherd@me.com.

Parent volunteers, please note that any help will be credited toward volunteer fundraising hours. Thank you for your support!

St. Francis Cub Scout Pack 8, and Boy Scout Troop 8 wish to congratulate Cubmaster Dave Burd for receiving the Bronze Pelican award from Bishop Campbell last Sunday. The Bronze Pelican award is a diocesan recognition given to adults who have made an outstanding contribution to the spiritual development of Catholic youth in the Boy Scouts of America. Since Dave accepted the role of Cubmaster the Pack program has flourished and membership has more than quadrupled. Congratulations Dave.

Next Sunday, February 7, is the annual Cub Scout’s Super Bowl Pancake Breakfast in the cafeteria. Scouts will be serving pancakes from 8am to noon to raise money for camping, activities, and awards. Cost is $5 for an individual, $15 for a family. Contact a scout you know for ticket presale.

Parents please check your child's drama schedule weekly. Not all students will be attending all rehearsals. Thanks.

Tickets for the Mother Daughter Tea are now on sale. The tea will be held on February 20 in Johnson Hall. Cost per ticket is $12.50 and may be purchased by contacting Amy Gillespie at 366-3563 or ajgillespie1@yahoo.com.

Mother-Daughter Tea Flyer

Spirit Sale tomorrow at lunch!

Catholic Schools Week 2010 Schedule

Fine Arts Night 6-8th Grades

The St. Francis de Sales 2009-2010 yearbook is looking for any candids you may have taken at school or at any St. Francis de Sales school sponsored event this year. Please contact Gretchen Bjornson (740)964-3685 or gabjorn@embarqmail.com by January 15 if you have any images you would like to submit for possible use in the yearbook.

Want to receive text messages if the school closes or delays this winter? Visit NBC4i.com at www2.nbc4i.com/cmh/weather/school_closings/ and sign up!

DON'T FORGET . . .
WIN A CASUAL DAY FOR YOUR CHILD'S HOMEROOM!!
BOX TOPS/CAMPBELL'S SOUP/TYSON POINTS Contest!
The classroom that collects the most Box Tops/Campbell's Soup/Tyson Points will win a casual day for their homeroom! All labels/points must be turned in to your child's homeroom teacher by Monday, January 25th. The winning homeroom will be announced on Wednesday, January 27th. The casual day will be Friday, February 5th.

The labels/points collected have purchased many of the playground items that our children enjoy, such as footballs, basketballs, kickballs and frisbees.

So start collecting those Box Tops now!! Ask Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Neighbors and Friends to save them too! GOOD LUCK!

St. Francis de Sales School will be closed today due to weather.

Check out our new Virtual Tour on the school homepage!

NCJH Club Softball Meeting

From Theresa DeMers: January 9, 2010 Married and engaged couples, this is a New Year’s resolution you should keep. Come to the SNO Date (Special Night Out) at 7:00 PM in Johnson Hall. There will be snacks, the movie Fireproof, and time to talk to the one you love. Babysitting is available for the kids, thanks to the Youth Group. Their service is free, but they will kindly accept donations toward their January Walk for Life in DC. Bring your child’s favorite toy or game and a snack and drink. Please let us know your children are coming. 345-9874 x214. No excuses. You deserve a night out.