Mark your calendars!!! It's RED CARPET NIGHT!!
As the hectic shopping season gears up, let's all take an evening to relax and enjoy FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT!! The students voted and the winning movie is "Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs." It will be shown on Saturday, December 4th, at 6:30PM in the gym, following the 5:30pm Mass. There will even be door prizes! This event is sponsored by the PTA ~ questions, please email Mary Beth Musgrave ~ prpiris@yahoo.com.
23 November 2010
We have the opportunity to see The Polar Express at the Midland Theater at a very reasonable cost! Students in Kindergarten through 6th grade were given a permission form today. If your child did not bring it home please download the attached form.
Polar Express Permission Form
In this season of thanksgiving we would like to thank some of our military fammilies for their service to our country. Students have made cards to send to the USS Shoup, a Navy ship currently stationed off Japan. Mrs. Gayle Barnard's son, Craig, is stationed on the ship. We would like to include some 'goodies' for the ship's crew members with the cards. If you were planning to send something in next week for the food drive, please consider instead some of the following items: crackers, smoked sausages or cheeses such as the packaged Hickory Farms items, hard candy [other than chocolate], gum... If anyone has any connections with UPS, the Post Office, or any other shipping company that can assist us in getting a package sent out next week, please contact Linda in the office.
On behalf of all the staff at St. Francis de Sales, we wish you a Thanksgiving filled with fun, family and friends, and of course, TURKEY!!!
Mrs. Walsh
Polar Express Permission Form
In this season of thanksgiving we would like to thank some of our military fammilies for their service to our country. Students have made cards to send to the USS Shoup, a Navy ship currently stationed off Japan. Mrs. Gayle Barnard's son, Craig, is stationed on the ship. We would like to include some 'goodies' for the ship's crew members with the cards. If you were planning to send something in next week for the food drive, please consider instead some of the following items: crackers, smoked sausages or cheeses such as the packaged Hickory Farms items, hard candy [other than chocolate], gum... If anyone has any connections with UPS, the Post Office, or any other shipping company that can assist us in getting a package sent out next week, please contact Linda in the office.
On behalf of all the staff at St. Francis de Sales, we wish you a Thanksgiving filled with fun, family and friends, and of course, TURKEY!!!
Mrs. Walsh
22 November 2010
Market Day Reminder
Please see attached flyers for special offers this month! Special offers apply to orders placed on-line only.
Pick-up will December 11 @ 8:00-9:00 a.m.
Cookie Dough Special
Save Five
Please see attached flyers for special offers this month! Special offers apply to orders placed on-line only.
Pick-up will December 11 @ 8:00-9:00 a.m.
Cookie Dough Special
Save Five
On behalf of the entire staff and student body I would like to thank Mike and Joni O'Neill for all of the time and talent that went into the Holiday Bazaar. You are truly AWESOME! Please see their message that follows.
Mrs. Walsh
A message from the O'Neills:
A BIG THANKS TO EVERYONE who supported this years' HOLIDAY BAZAAR. This event would not be sucessful without the support from the parish as well as all parents & school faculty.
Thank you to all the volunteers who spent their evening Thursday and/or their day Friday helping us make this a fun day for the kids. Thank you to all the Chairs for the many hours you spent working hard to make this a sucessful event for our school and a GREAT day for all the students.
Thanks to everyone who donated items!! It's always nice not to have to worry about where things are coming from; donations are the backbone of the day!! We asked and had a GREAT response!! It never ceases to amaze us at how giving this community is!!
We would also like to thank the teachers, Mrs. Walsh, Father Bob, Amber McCracken, Linda McDonald, Beth Pintz, and all the staff for their help and support!! Without each and every person who contributed something, the Bazaar would not be a successful event; both for fundraising for our school and for giving our childen a sense of tradition and something to look forward to each year!!
THANK YOU, ST. FRANCIS!!! Have a Great Holiday Season!!!
Mike & Joni O'Neill
Just a reminder that we hope to see many of you at our Thanksgiving Prayer Service tomorrow, 11/23, at 1:30pm in the gym. If you are coming and have not sent in an RSVP, please send it in tomorrow morning. This will help us to have students prepared to be dismissed from the gym.
Mrs. Walsh
A message from the O'Neills:
A BIG THANKS TO EVERYONE who supported this years' HOLIDAY BAZAAR. This event would not be sucessful without the support from the parish as well as all parents & school faculty.
Thank you to all the volunteers who spent their evening Thursday and/or their day Friday helping us make this a fun day for the kids. Thank you to all the Chairs for the many hours you spent working hard to make this a sucessful event for our school and a GREAT day for all the students.
Thanks to everyone who donated items!! It's always nice not to have to worry about where things are coming from; donations are the backbone of the day!! We asked and had a GREAT response!! It never ceases to amaze us at how giving this community is!!
We would also like to thank the teachers, Mrs. Walsh, Father Bob, Amber McCracken, Linda McDonald, Beth Pintz, and all the staff for their help and support!! Without each and every person who contributed something, the Bazaar would not be a successful event; both for fundraising for our school and for giving our childen a sense of tradition and something to look forward to each year!!
THANK YOU, ST. FRANCIS!!! Have a Great Holiday Season!!!
Mike & Joni O'Neill
Just a reminder that we hope to see many of you at our Thanksgiving Prayer Service tomorrow, 11/23, at 1:30pm in the gym. If you are coming and have not sent in an RSVP, please send it in tomorrow morning. This will help us to have students prepared to be dismissed from the gym.
18 November 2010
ADVENT BAG - We have over 60 families who have chosen to participate in our Advent Bag project. If you signed up please check your child's folder today for the confirmation sheet which lists the date that your family will receive the bag. Remember, all of the instructions will be enclosed in the bag. If you have NOT signed up but would like to participate, you may download the attached form and send it in to your child's teacher no later than MONDAY, 11/22/10.
Advent Bag Form
ALSO in your folder there will be an RSVP for our Thanksgiving program next Tuesday, 11/23 [attached here as well]. In order to plan for dismissal that day we would appreciate knowing which students should come to the assembly with their things. If you are planning to attend, you may take your child immediately following the program, which should be around 2:20pm.
Thanksgiving RSVP
Many thanks to those who saved receipts for Indian Mound Mall. We received a check today for $100.00 for our third place prize! Also, thank you to those who used GoodSearch.com to search the web and GoodShop.com to shop online between October 2009 and September 2010. We received $50.00 just because you registered under our school name! If you do not use these sites now, please consider this in the future as it is an easy way for our school to earn money.
Advent Bag Form
ALSO in your folder there will be an RSVP for our Thanksgiving program next Tuesday, 11/23 [attached here as well]. In order to plan for dismissal that day we would appreciate knowing which students should come to the assembly with their things. If you are planning to attend, you may take your child immediately following the program, which should be around 2:20pm.
Thanksgiving RSVP
Many thanks to those who saved receipts for Indian Mound Mall. We received a check today for $100.00 for our third place prize! Also, thank you to those who used GoodSearch.com to search the web and GoodShop.com to shop online between October 2009 and September 2010. We received $50.00 just because you registered under our school name! If you do not use these sites now, please consider this in the future as it is an easy way for our school to earn money.
17 November 2010
BAZAAR UPDATE
A great big THANK YOU, to everyone who volunteered to donate things to the bazaar!!!
We are still in need of Beanie Babies to put up for adoption. We also need:
Cases or 12 packs of pop
Ice
White Lunch Sacks
TO/FROM stickers
Sprinkles
Paper Towels
Thanks again to everyone who has volunteered to send things in!!! You are the ones who make this event SUCCESSFUL!!!!!
T-Shirts should go home tonight!!! If you have any questions please call Joni @ 740 814 2500
A great big THANK YOU, to everyone who volunteered to donate things to the bazaar!!!
We are still in need of Beanie Babies to put up for adoption. We also need:
Cases or 12 packs of pop
Ice
White Lunch Sacks
TO/FROM stickers
Sprinkles
Paper Towels
Thanks again to everyone who has volunteered to send things in!!! You are the ones who make this event SUCCESSFUL!!!!!
T-Shirts should go home tonight!!! If you have any questions please call Joni @ 740 814 2500
16 November 2010
IMPORTANT TIME CHANGE:
Due to a calendar error, the Christmas Program time must be moved. The new time will be:
Tuesday, December 7th, at 1:30 and 6pm.
1st and 2nd graders should be in the gym at 5:45pm.
Strings should be ready to tune at 5:30pm.
I apologize for any inconvenience. Please contact me immediately if your child will be unable to participate due to this change.
All other information remains unchanged and available on the music website: stfrancismusic.pbworks.com
Thank You, Mrs. Rodenberger
Still looking for volunteer hours? The Parish Office is in need of helpers. Afternoons, from 1pm to 4pm, are the biggest need. If you are available to come in for even an hour or two, please call Christy in the Parish Office 345-9874 ext 224 or email at cmcnabb@stfrancisparish.net.
Please remember that students should NOT be dropped off in the front of the building in the morning. Parents are asked to adhere to the drop off procedures and drive around to Pearl Street. Also, if your car is the first one in a group that is waved forward by the staff member on duty, please pull all the way to the end of Pearl Street, rather than stopping at the gate to the parking lot. In this way, more cars can be releasing children at the same time.
Due to a calendar error, the Christmas Program time must be moved. The new time will be:
Tuesday, December 7th, at 1:30 and 6pm.
1st and 2nd graders should be in the gym at 5:45pm.
Strings should be ready to tune at 5:30pm.
I apologize for any inconvenience. Please contact me immediately if your child will be unable to participate due to this change.
All other information remains unchanged and available on the music website: stfrancismusic.pbworks.com
Thank You, Mrs. Rodenberger
Still looking for volunteer hours? The Parish Office is in need of helpers. Afternoons, from 1pm to 4pm, are the biggest need. If you are available to come in for even an hour or two, please call Christy in the Parish Office 345-9874 ext 224 or email at cmcnabb@stfrancisparish.net.
Please remember that students should NOT be dropped off in the front of the building in the morning. Parents are asked to adhere to the drop off procedures and drive around to Pearl Street. Also, if your car is the first one in a group that is waved forward by the staff member on duty, please pull all the way to the end of Pearl Street, rather than stopping at the gate to the parking lot. In this way, more cars can be releasing children at the same time.
BAZAAR COUNTDOWN - 3 MORE DAYS!
NEED VOLUNTEER HOURS???
We need someone to paint big Candy Cane Cut-outs & glitter some big snowflakes, so they are ready to use on Thursday evening for the Bazaar. Interested? E-mail kevafmom@roadrunner.com
DONATIONS STILL NEEDED!!!!
CANS OF ICING (we are in desperate need of these)
BEANIE BABIES (we are having an adoption station)
BAKED BUT NOT DECORATED COOKIES [for kids to decorate]
SPRINKLES
Also needed:
WHITE LUNCH BAGS
STICK ON GIFT TAGS
SNACK SIZED BAGGIES
CASES OR 12 PACKS OF POP
ICE
If anyone would like to donate cookies, candy, etc... to bake sale that would be much appreciated also.
If you can donate any of these things please let Joni know and then send them to the office or bring them Thursday evening anytime between 3:00pm & 10:00pm to the gym. THANK YOU!!!!
TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY FOR THE GREAT TURKEY CAPER BOX TOPS COMPETITION! Please send your box tops in to school. The class with the most will receive a special treat on November 23rd. Our school is able to order merchandise such as gym equipment and/or computer items with our box top points. We appreciate your help in sending these in.
NEED VOLUNTEER HOURS???
We need someone to paint big Candy Cane Cut-outs & glitter some big snowflakes, so they are ready to use on Thursday evening for the Bazaar. Interested? E-mail kevafmom@roadrunner.com
DONATIONS STILL NEEDED!!!!
CANS OF ICING (we are in desperate need of these)
BEANIE BABIES (we are having an adoption station)
BAKED BUT NOT DECORATED COOKIES [for kids to decorate]
SPRINKLES
Also needed:
WHITE LUNCH BAGS
STICK ON GIFT TAGS
SNACK SIZED BAGGIES
CASES OR 12 PACKS OF POP
ICE
If anyone would like to donate cookies, candy, etc... to bake sale that would be much appreciated also.
If you can donate any of these things please let Joni know and then send them to the office or bring them Thursday evening anytime between 3:00pm & 10:00pm to the gym. THANK YOU!!!!
TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY FOR THE GREAT TURKEY CAPER BOX TOPS COMPETITION! Please send your box tops in to school. The class with the most will receive a special treat on November 23rd. Our school is able to order merchandise such as gym equipment and/or computer items with our box top points. We appreciate your help in sending these in.
15 November 2010
4 MORE DAYS UNTIL THE BAZAAR!!
DONATIONS STILL NEEDED AS FOLLOWS:
BEANIE BABIES (we will be putting them up for adoption)
Tubs of icing (for cookies)
Sprinkles etc… to decorate cookies
Quart sized baggies
Small paper plates
Plastic knives
Christmas stickers
Already baked but not decorated or iced cut out sugar cookies
White elephant items (anything but clothing please - also, if you have a lot either arrange for pick-up or bring to gym anytime Thursday evening after 3:30pm)
If you can donate any of these items please send an e-mail to Joni O'Neill at kevafmom@roadrunner.com, and then send the items to the school office on or before Thursday.
PLEASE LOOK FOR A LETTER IN YOUR BOOKBAGS IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS EXPLAINING THE BAZAAR AND ALL THE HAPPENINGS!!! CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU THERE!!
Also, Friday, November 19th [also known as BAZAAR DAY!] will be a red and green CASUAL DAY! Students may wear their Bazaar T-shirt from this year or last year, or something red or green. Please follow the guidelines for Casual Days in the Parent/Student Handbook. Sweats are NOT acceptable attire.
DONATIONS STILL NEEDED AS FOLLOWS:
BEANIE BABIES (we will be putting them up for adoption)
Tubs of icing (for cookies)
Sprinkles etc… to decorate cookies
Quart sized baggies
Small paper plates
Plastic knives
Christmas stickers
Already baked but not decorated or iced cut out sugar cookies
White elephant items (anything but clothing please - also, if you have a lot either arrange for pick-up or bring to gym anytime Thursday evening after 3:30pm)
If you can donate any of these items please send an e-mail to Joni O'Neill at kevafmom@roadrunner.com, and then send the items to the school office on or before Thursday.
PLEASE LOOK FOR A LETTER IN YOUR BOOKBAGS IN THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS EXPLAINING THE BAZAAR AND ALL THE HAPPENINGS!!! CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU THERE!!
Also, Friday, November 19th [also known as BAZAAR DAY!] will be a red and green CASUAL DAY! Students may wear their Bazaar T-shirt from this year or last year, or something red or green. Please follow the guidelines for Casual Days in the Parent/Student Handbook. Sweats are NOT acceptable attire.
12 November 2010
COUNTDOWN to the HOLIDAY BAZAAR! Only 8 more days to wait for the biggest extravaganza to hit Granville Street!!! Mrs. Walsh would like to offer a challenge to our families! For any family sending in a donation of $25.00 or more during the next 7 days (by November 18th) specifically earmarked to the PTA alumni drive that was begun in August, we will grant $5.00 in 'Santa Bucks' to be used at the Bazaar.
11 November 2010
On behalf of the teachers I would like to thank all the parents who provided the delicious dinners for us on November 4th and 10th. We truly appreciate the efforts of the PTA to provide for us. Special thanks to Beth Jeffries for coordinating the meals!
This morning during all school prayer we remembered our Veteran's and those currently serving in the armed forces. God bless you and your families for the sacrifices you make for our country!
The 'Lost and Found' Cart was available during the two nights of conferences, and was brought around to the classrooms today. If your child lost something and you did not get a chance to check the cart, please have him or her stop in the office. Next week any school items left on the cart will be sent over to the Bazaar for sale. Other items will be donated to charity.
The 1st and 2nd grade Christmas Program will take place on December 7th at 1:30 and 7pm in the gym. All 1st and 2nd grade parents should have received an information letter, T-shirt painting letter, and props wish list last week. All information is also posted on the music website:
stfrancismusic.pbworks.com
This morning during all school prayer we remembered our Veteran's and those currently serving in the armed forces. God bless you and your families for the sacrifices you make for our country!
The 'Lost and Found' Cart was available during the two nights of conferences, and was brought around to the classrooms today. If your child lost something and you did not get a chance to check the cart, please have him or her stop in the office. Next week any school items left on the cart will be sent over to the Bazaar for sale. Other items will be donated to charity.
The 1st and 2nd grade Christmas Program will take place on December 7th at 1:30 and 7pm in the gym. All 1st and 2nd grade parents should have received an information letter, T-shirt painting letter, and props wish list last week. All information is also posted on the music website:
stfrancismusic.pbworks.com
10 November 2010
St. Francis Scholastic Book Fair
Our book fair sales were $9,121.85!! Thank you to all of our generous families, your support is much appreciated. The school earned $5,623.12 in Scholastic dollars to spend on books for our library.
Thanks to all of the wonderful volunteers that helped to make our book fair such a huge success!
Our book fair sales were $9,121.85!! Thank you to all of our generous families, your support is much appreciated. The school earned $5,623.12 in Scholastic dollars to spend on books for our library.
Thanks to all of the wonderful volunteers that helped to make our book fair such a huge success!
This Friday, November 12, the 6th grade will be sponsoring a BAKE SALE to help fund their spring field trip to Biztown. All items will be 50 cents.
Wednesday, Nov. 17th, our 8th grade students will be visiting Newark Catholic. Please be sure to return your permission slip by Friday.
Thursday, November 18th, is a Late Start Day. Students can begin arriving at 10:00am. Bell for classes to begin will ring at 10:15am.
Looking ahead: Tuesday, November 30th, there will be a meeting at 7:00pm in Johnson Hall for parents of students interested in participating in this year's Drama Club. More information will be sent home shortly.
The next Spirit Wear sale will be at the Holiday Bazaar on November 19th!
Wednesday, Nov. 17th, our 8th grade students will be visiting Newark Catholic. Please be sure to return your permission slip by Friday.
Thursday, November 18th, is a Late Start Day. Students can begin arriving at 10:00am. Bell for classes to begin will ring at 10:15am.
Looking ahead: Tuesday, November 30th, there will be a meeting at 7:00pm in Johnson Hall for parents of students interested in participating in this year's Drama Club. More information will be sent home shortly.
The next Spirit Wear sale will be at the Holiday Bazaar on November 19th!
09 November 2010
Thank you to all the families who have sent in leaves for our tree [from the orange paper that went home two weeks ago]. Your loved ones continue to be remembered in our prayers during this month of November.
As a reminder, there was a P.S. on the orange 'leaves' paper that read: MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Join us for an all school Prayer Service celebrating Thanksgiving on Tuesday, November 23rd, at 1:30pm in the gymnasium. Following the Prayer Service we will be treated to a presentation by our youngest students – the Preschool and Kindergarten. Please feel free to invite a family who may be considering coming to our school, especially in our Early Childhood grades.
Don't forget your Parent/Teacher Conference if it is scheduled for Wednesday evening, 11/10! If you need to verify the time please check with Mrs. McDonald in the office. Our Holiday Bazaar 'Baskets of Joy' will again be on display and tickets are available for advance purchase.
It's not too late to send in your Bazaar donations! We are counting down the days till November 19th!
Looking Ahead - SAVE THE DATE! Family Fun Night - 12/4, after 5:30pm Mass. Movie, popcorn, and lots of family fun, sponsored by our PTA!
Please remember to return the Advent Bag form by 11/15 if you are interested in participating.
As a reminder, there was a P.S. on the orange 'leaves' paper that read: MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Join us for an all school Prayer Service celebrating Thanksgiving on Tuesday, November 23rd, at 1:30pm in the gymnasium. Following the Prayer Service we will be treated to a presentation by our youngest students – the Preschool and Kindergarten. Please feel free to invite a family who may be considering coming to our school, especially in our Early Childhood grades.
Don't forget your Parent/Teacher Conference if it is scheduled for Wednesday evening, 11/10! If you need to verify the time please check with Mrs. McDonald in the office. Our Holiday Bazaar 'Baskets of Joy' will again be on display and tickets are available for advance purchase.
It's not too late to send in your Bazaar donations! We are counting down the days till November 19th!
Looking Ahead - SAVE THE DATE! Family Fun Night - 12/4, after 5:30pm Mass. Movie, popcorn, and lots of family fun, sponsored by our PTA!
Please remember to return the Advent Bag form by 11/15 if you are interested in participating.
05 November 2010
Many thanks to Bethany Newman in 7th grade for the beautiful cornucopia for our staff bulletin board in the main hallway. Also, thank you to Traci Hogue for our Honor Roll bulletin board.
We would like to thank all of the volunteers who assisted Mrs. Merry in the Library this week for our Book Fair.
Our Box Top contest is still in progress! Thanks to those who have sent in box tops to date. The more we collect, the more we can get for our school!
Everyone is invited to an Open House Reception for Barb Calvert on Sunday, 11/7 from 1-4pm in the Lamy Center. Please plan to stop by and say hello to one of our beloved St. Francis staff members who has devoted over 35 years of service through both volunteer hours and employment at both St. Francis de Sales school and parish.
We would like to thank all of the volunteers who assisted Mrs. Merry in the Library this week for our Book Fair.
Our Box Top contest is still in progress! Thanks to those who have sent in box tops to date. The more we collect, the more we can get for our school!
Everyone is invited to an Open House Reception for Barb Calvert on Sunday, 11/7 from 1-4pm in the Lamy Center. Please plan to stop by and say hello to one of our beloved St. Francis staff members who has devoted over 35 years of service through both volunteer hours and employment at both St. Francis de Sales school and parish.
04 November 2010
02 November 2010
The Holiday BAZAAR is fast approaching! We are looking for all types of donations for the Chinese Raffle/Silent Auction. In the past, we have had several families donate wonderful things such as hand made items, sporting event tickets, electronics and spirit wear, etc. If you or someone you know is interested in making a donation, please contact Cathey Pangborn at 740-522-1331 or email her at cpangborn@cs3technology.com. Thank you in advance for your generous support.
The 'BASKETS of JOY' will be on display in the main hall of the school during parent conferences. Mrs. Walsh will be avaialable for a 'Meet the Principal' from 4:00-4:20, 5:00-5:20, 6:00-6:20, and 7:00-7:20, also in the main hallway. Each class will have its ART AUCTION project on display in the classroom.
THINK PINK DAY - Thursday, 11/4 - sponsored by the Student Council in an effort to raise awareness about breast cancer. Students may wear pink ACCESSORIES with their uniform: girls may wear a pink headband/bow, necklace, bracelet, earring or pin; boys may wear a pink necktie; and all students may wear pink socks or wristbands if they choose to participate. This IS NOT a casual day. Students should be in their regular school uniform!
There are quite a few items in our 'Lost & Found.' There will be a table in the main hallway during conferences. If your child has lost an item please check the table to see if it is there. Please be sure that ALL items have your child's name in them.
Parish Office volunteer needed in the afternoons to help with light filing and sorting. Hours needed are 1pm to 4pm Monday through Thursday. Yes, these hours will count towards your volunteer hours. Call Christy at 345-9874 ext 224 or email at cmcnabb@stfrancisparish.net.
The 'BASKETS of JOY' will be on display in the main hall of the school during parent conferences. Mrs. Walsh will be avaialable for a 'Meet the Principal' from 4:00-4:20, 5:00-5:20, 6:00-6:20, and 7:00-7:20, also in the main hallway. Each class will have its ART AUCTION project on display in the classroom.
THINK PINK DAY - Thursday, 11/4 - sponsored by the Student Council in an effort to raise awareness about breast cancer. Students may wear pink ACCESSORIES with their uniform: girls may wear a pink headband/bow, necklace, bracelet, earring or pin; boys may wear a pink necktie; and all students may wear pink socks or wristbands if they choose to participate. This IS NOT a casual day. Students should be in their regular school uniform!
There are quite a few items in our 'Lost & Found.' There will be a table in the main hallway during conferences. If your child has lost an item please check the table to see if it is there. Please be sure that ALL items have your child's name in them.
Parish Office volunteer needed in the afternoons to help with light filing and sorting. Hours needed are 1pm to 4pm Monday through Thursday. Yes, these hours will count towards your volunteer hours. Call Christy at 345-9874 ext 224 or email at cmcnabb@stfrancisparish.net.
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