3rd grade wants to thank all those who donated toothbrushes and toothpaste
for the LEADS Headstart program. We collected 159 toothbrushes and 122
tubes of toothpaste. We appreciate all your generosity!

Congratulations to Devon Lee & Rachel Crum for participating in the Distict History Day competition. Devon won in his category for Individual Documentary. Great job students!

Notice for Drama Club Costumes:
The drama club costume committee is busy planning costumes for this year's production. We are looking for the following items to be donated or loaned to the committee:

Old prom gowns, bridesmaid dresses, or other ladies formal wear, including any formal accessories.

Baseball uniforms, including pants, shirts, hats, or related baseball uniform accessories.

Dance costumes: old recital costumes, ballet tutus, leotards, or any dance related accessories, including tights and soft dance shoes.

Sheer or silky scarves, jewelry or other "royal looking" accessories.

Please do not donate any damaged or soiled items or any items not listed above. Items can be donated or loaned. Loaned items must be marked with the owner's name and phone number. Donated items will not be returned and may be altered. Loaned items will be returned to the child at school unless otherwise requested.

Items can be brought to school any Tuesday beginning 3/23.

Any questions, call Susan Martine at 740-975-0820.

The 5th and 6th grade opera performances can be viewed on the music website

The 6-8th grade strings will be putting on a brief strings recital in the school library on March 24th at 7:30 pm, with light refreshments to follow.

Visit boxtops4education.com and enter the Betty Crocker Piece of Cake Sweepstakes daily for a chance to win 50,000 bonus Box Tops for our school!

2010-2011 Athletic Schedules

Days of Creation Info

"Green" Casual Day on Wednesday in honor of St. Patrick's Day. Jeans may be worn on this day.

The Junior High Athletic Association will be adding a few members for the 2010-2011 school year. Andy interested please contact TJ Mummey at (740) 366-5447 or (740) 975-3572.

Monday, March 15th is the last day to turn in your Goumas Easter candy order!
All funds raised will help purchase updated technology for teachers.
Thanks for your support!
The St. Francis de Sales Education Associaton

Goumas Order Form

The Works Summer Camp Flier

The Works Winter/Spring Flier

Just a reminder that the deadline for submission to the Diocese and to the Parish for additional financial assistance is March 14th. Unfortunately, we will be unable to accept applications after this date. Thank you.

The 3-5th Grade Art Show at The Works will be Thursday, March 25th from 5:30-6:30pm. Everyone is invited to come and see what 3-5th grades have been creating at St. Francis!

School Calendar 2010-2011

Hey students! Now is your chance to honor your favorite teacher with an award from Panera Bread! All you need to do is write a 100 to 200 word essay about why your teacher is the best and how they "rise above" all the rest! If your essay is selected your teacher will be awarded with prizes like a $500 grant for their classroom...plus, you could win a $100 Borders Books gift card to go with it. The contest runs from March 1-31. Fill out the form here.

Protecting God’s Children Session Scheduled! There will be a Protecting God’s Children Session offered at Newark Catholic High School on Monday, March 15th starting at 6:30pm in the school cafeteria. Fingerprinting (BCI and FBI) will begin promptly at 5:00pm. Cost is $37 for BCI, $40 for FBI - $70 for both. Must bring driver’s license or state issued ID. Go to www.virtus.org to register for session.

The church is in need of some clean up before the next phase of the renovation begins this SATURDAY, MARCH 6th 9am to 12noon. This next phase entails clearing off the sanctuary/Altar area and windowsills, taking down the stations of the cross, and emptying out the choir loft balconies. This work could easily be done in just a few short hours with many hands. Coffee and donuts provided! Please forward this email on to your friends and family…as always, if you are a St. Francis school parent, these hours count towards money saving-cost generating.

Help raise money for St. Francis! Go to the Brick Oven any Tuesday in March and bring this coupon. Ten percent of the total bill will come back to our school!

We are currently in the process of creating an update letter for all families in the school that shows the number of volunteer hours that have been recorded to date. For our St. Francis Parishioners, this letter will also include your envelope usage and contribution totals so that you are aware of the information that we have on file. We anticipate that this letter will be mailed out next week.

TRIP Users – We are in the process of closing out our TRIP reports for the 2010-2011 school year. Totals will not be available for at least one month. Your TRIP credits will be shown on your invoice which will be prepared in mid April. Thank you for your patience as we close out this TRIP year.

A letter from the School Nurse

Spirit Wear Sale!

New pictures on the Flickr page - "Bring Someone You Love to Lunch" & Chris Cakes!

Did you see the free books that went home last week with grades K-8? We got "Every Child a Light: The Pope's Message to Young People" and a Travel Games book from Highlights for Children. Thank you Highlights!