2-28-11 St. Francis is on a two-hour delay, no Newark City transportation today. We are open today.
Due to an unexpected change to our phone notification service , we were unable to send out calls this morning, and we appologize for that.
25 February 2011
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING CAFETERIA: Students who would like to purchase items from the snack bar should be carrying their own money to the cafeteria, as the snack bar is 'cash only.' PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE SNACK MONEY WITH LUNCH MONEY. The lunch money is counted in the office in the morning and there is not enough time to make change for students who would also like to use the snack bar. Also, any lunch money sent in will be credited to a student's account. We cannot send change back to classrooms. We apologize for any inconvenince and appreciate your cooperation as we work to keep the office running smoothly in the morning!
We had a wonderful showing at The Works on Wednesday evening. Families who attended were treated to free admission to all of the fun activities, refreshments, and a glass blowing demonstration. Our Kindergarten through second grade students will begin art classes on Monday, March 7th. Their 'Fine Arts Night at The Works' will be held on May 4th. If you missed this last one, save the date and be sure to join us for a fun and educational evening - AT NO COST TO YOU!!
The Mother-Daughter Tea is Sold Out, but we still need some help! The committee is still in need of several food donations:
15 loaves of soft white bread
60 small boxes of Animal Crackers
4 large packages of Lemonade (pink or regular)
Please contact Vicki Pressey - vicki.pressey@gmail.com - if you can provide any of the items.
Many thanks to all those who took time out of their busy schedules to judge our Junior High Science and History projects today!
Learn From the Master Gardeners at Saints Peter and Paul Retreat & Conference Center! March 6 at 2pm, Straw Bale Gardening; March 13 at 2pm, Getting Your Garden Ready; March 27th at 2pm, Getting the garden ready for planting, emphasizing soil testing and prep, also extending the season w/cold frames.
Hors D'oeuvres, Tea and Coffee, $10 Donation
Sts. Peter and Paul Retreat Center
2734 Seminary Rd. Newark, Ohio 43056
(740) 928-4246
www.stspeterandpaulretreatcenter.org
We had a wonderful showing at The Works on Wednesday evening. Families who attended were treated to free admission to all of the fun activities, refreshments, and a glass blowing demonstration. Our Kindergarten through second grade students will begin art classes on Monday, March 7th. Their 'Fine Arts Night at The Works' will be held on May 4th. If you missed this last one, save the date and be sure to join us for a fun and educational evening - AT NO COST TO YOU!!
The Mother-Daughter Tea is Sold Out, but we still need some help! The committee is still in need of several food donations:
15 loaves of soft white bread
60 small boxes of Animal Crackers
4 large packages of Lemonade (pink or regular)
Please contact Vicki Pressey - vicki.pressey@gmail.com - if you can provide any of the items.
Many thanks to all those who took time out of their busy schedules to judge our Junior High Science and History projects today!
Learn From the Master Gardeners at Saints Peter and Paul Retreat & Conference Center! March 6 at 2pm, Straw Bale Gardening; March 13 at 2pm, Getting Your Garden Ready; March 27th at 2pm, Getting the garden ready for planting, emphasizing soil testing and prep, also extending the season w/cold frames.
Hors D'oeuvres, Tea and Coffee, $10 Donation
Sts. Peter and Paul Retreat Center
2734 Seminary Rd. Newark, Ohio 43056
(740) 928-4246
www.stspeterandpaulretreatcenter.org
24 February 2011
WHO: Girls in grades 6-8.
WHAT: COSI's Girls Discover Archeology, a day long STEM career exploration experience.
WHEN: Saturday, April 9th at COSI.
LEARN MORE at
www.cosi.org/educators/mentoring/girladiscover
WHAT: COSI's Girls Discover Archeology, a day long STEM career exploration experience.
WHEN: Saturday, April 9th at COSI.
LEARN MORE at
www.cosi.org/educators/mentoring/girladiscover
23 February 2011
TONIGHT!!!! Fine Arts night at The Works! Come see our student art work on display. Stop in anytime between 5:30 -7:00pm.
Friday, February 25th, is SCIENCE/HISTORY DAY! Junior High projects will be judged in the morning and on display for viewing from 12:00 - 2:00pm.
CHRIS CAKES is coming to St. Francis! Join us for a Parish Mardi Gras Celebration on March 8th from 4:30-7:30pm.
IMPORTANT REMINDER! - March 15th is the deadline for applications for diocesan tuition assistance. If you need help with the form please contact Amber in the parish office.
COMING SOON! - Join St. Francis students in a community service project called 'Pint Size Heroes.' Students are encouraged to invite family members and friends to donate blood on March 18th. Look for information to come home on March 3rd.
Friday, February 25th, is SCIENCE/HISTORY DAY! Junior High projects will be judged in the morning and on display for viewing from 12:00 - 2:00pm.
CHRIS CAKES is coming to St. Francis! Join us for a Parish Mardi Gras Celebration on March 8th from 4:30-7:30pm.
IMPORTANT REMINDER! - March 15th is the deadline for applications for diocesan tuition assistance. If you need help with the form please contact Amber in the parish office.
COMING SOON! - Join St. Francis students in a community service project called 'Pint Size Heroes.' Students are encouraged to invite family members and friends to donate blood on March 18th. Look for information to come home on March 3rd.
22 February 2011
St. Francis Press Release
Feb. 22, 2011
-Don’t miss our Fine Arts show at The Works on Feb. 23rd.
-The students in 7th and 8th grade will present their projects at our annual Science/History Fair on Friday, Feb. 25th.
-We are currently accepting students in preschool thru grade 8. Check out our website www.cdeducation.org/schools/dse or contact the school office at 740-345-4049.
Feb. 22, 2011
-Don’t miss our Fine Arts show at The Works on Feb. 23rd.
-The students in 7th and 8th grade will present their projects at our annual Science/History Fair on Friday, Feb. 25th.
-We are currently accepting students in preschool thru grade 8. Check out our website www.cdeducation.org/schools/dse or contact the school office at 740-345-4049.
21 February 2011
16 February 2011
WOW! The Tea is officially SOLD OUT!!! The members of the Tea committee would like to thank all of you for supporting the Tea! Didn't get a ticket? You can still shop the Wonderland Market – vendors include:
Critter Cuts, Etc.; Zig & Me; Mattingly Foods; HL Art Jewelers; Dinner on the Go; Millenium Styles; Scentsy Designs; Arbonne; Girls Glitter and Grace; Gourmet Candy by Karen; Jewel Kade Charms & Chains; Premier Designs Jewelry; Silpada; Thirty-One; Usborne Books & More; Lia Sophia; Precious Handbags; Aimee’s Blue Ribbon Spices; Chloe's Closet; Pampered Chef; Memory Petals; Stella & Dot.
Critter Cuts, Etc.; Zig & Me; Mattingly Foods; HL Art Jewelers; Dinner on the Go; Millenium Styles; Scentsy Designs; Arbonne; Girls Glitter and Grace; Gourmet Candy by Karen; Jewel Kade Charms & Chains; Premier Designs Jewelry; Silpada; Thirty-One; Usborne Books & More; Lia Sophia; Precious Handbags; Aimee’s Blue Ribbon Spices; Chloe's Closet; Pampered Chef; Memory Petals; Stella & Dot.
15 February 2011
Calling all Ladies! The Mad Hatter Mother Daughter Tea and Fashion Show is almost SOLD OUT! Less than 65 tickets remain! Don’t be late to get your tickets, they will be gone! Call Agnes at 344-6106 or stop by Johnson Hall on Sunday after all Masses.
Thursday - Late Arrival - 10:15am
NO SCHOOL - Friday, 2/18 and Monday, 2/21!
Wednesday, 2/23 - FINE ARTS NIGHT at The Works, featuring the art work of our 3rd through 8th graders - 5:30-7:00pm.
Thursday - Late Arrival - 10:15am
NO SCHOOL - Friday, 2/18 and Monday, 2/21!
Wednesday, 2/23 - FINE ARTS NIGHT at The Works, featuring the art work of our 3rd through 8th graders - 5:30-7:00pm.
10 February 2011
The skating trip for 2A, 5A and 5B has been rescheduled yet again! The skating rink was short handed with staff and could not accomodate our students today. The new date will be on Monday, 2/14. Those students ONLY may dress casually on that day. Please follow the guidelines in the handbook.
Thursday, 2/17, is a LATE ARRIVAL day. If you would like a dress down pass for your child/ren for that day, BE SURE TO TURN IN YOUR BLUE REGISTRATION FORM BY TOMORROW, 2/11!
NO SCHOOL - 2/18 and 2/21!
Last day to order a yearbook is 2/23.
MENU CHANGE: Due to a freezer problem our lunch menu for Monday, February 14th has been changed to Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese [from Tuesday, 2/1, which was a snow day]. Sorry for any inconvenience!
On behalf of the staff of St. Francis I would like to thank Beth Jeffries and Bernadette Bloom for organizing a beautiful luncheon for Catholic Schools Week. Thank you to all who sent in food items and helped to set up/clean up as well. And a big round of applause for those parents who gave their time to come in and supervise classes so that the staff could all have lunch together! We do appreciate your partnering with us that day!
A very big THANK YOU also goes to Chris and Tonia May for their gift of Dairy Queen ice cream for EVERY student and staff person last Friday! It was a wonderful treat for all! Thanks also to Garrett Pierce from the Lou & Gib Reese Ice Arena for organizing and providing buses for our skating days!
Our author visit with Elizabeth Ficocelli was AWESOME! Thanks to Mrs. Merry for organizing this event. Be sure to check out the story in yesterday's edition of the Newark Advocate. If you have a copy you can send in to school we would appreciate it for our scrapbook. You can visit Elizabeth's website to order or learn more about her books: www.elizabethficocelli.com
Correction: Fine Arts night is WEDNESDAY, 2/23!
The Mad Hatter Mother/Daughter Tea Party and Fashion Show is Saturday, March 5th at 1:00pm. Tickets are $12.50 each. Call Agnes Windholz with questions: 344-6106
CHRIS CAKES: Tuesday, March 8th, 4:30-7:30pm. Come celebrate Mardi Gras with us!
Thursday, 2/17, is a LATE ARRIVAL day. If you would like a dress down pass for your child/ren for that day, BE SURE TO TURN IN YOUR BLUE REGISTRATION FORM BY TOMORROW, 2/11!
NO SCHOOL - 2/18 and 2/21!
Last day to order a yearbook is 2/23.
MENU CHANGE: Due to a freezer problem our lunch menu for Monday, February 14th has been changed to Tomato Soup and Grilled Cheese [from Tuesday, 2/1, which was a snow day]. Sorry for any inconvenience!
On behalf of the staff of St. Francis I would like to thank Beth Jeffries and Bernadette Bloom for organizing a beautiful luncheon for Catholic Schools Week. Thank you to all who sent in food items and helped to set up/clean up as well. And a big round of applause for those parents who gave their time to come in and supervise classes so that the staff could all have lunch together! We do appreciate your partnering with us that day!
A very big THANK YOU also goes to Chris and Tonia May for their gift of Dairy Queen ice cream for EVERY student and staff person last Friday! It was a wonderful treat for all! Thanks also to Garrett Pierce from the Lou & Gib Reese Ice Arena for organizing and providing buses for our skating days!
Our author visit with Elizabeth Ficocelli was AWESOME! Thanks to Mrs. Merry for organizing this event. Be sure to check out the story in yesterday's edition of the Newark Advocate. If you have a copy you can send in to school we would appreciate it for our scrapbook. You can visit Elizabeth's website to order or learn more about her books: www.elizabethficocelli.com
Correction: Fine Arts night is WEDNESDAY, 2/23!
The Mad Hatter Mother/Daughter Tea Party and Fashion Show is Saturday, March 5th at 1:00pm. Tickets are $12.50 each. Call Agnes Windholz with questions: 344-6106
CHRIS CAKES: Tuesday, March 8th, 4:30-7:30pm. Come celebrate Mardi Gras with us!
09 February 2011
Sts Peter & Paul Presents Mother Daughter Retreat
$60.00 per Single Room
$80.00 per Double room
Just There for the Day $30.00
May 14th&15th – 9am Registration
Retreat Leader - Elizabeth Ficocelli
Overnight Retreat Includes:
-The Age of Mary Presentation - 10am-11am
-Lunch will be Served at 12pm
-The Gift of Reconciliation Presentation - 1pm-2pm
-Fr. Stephen Fitzhenry will be there to hear Confessions 3pm
-Afternoon Mass at 5pm
-Then Dinner at 6pm
-Private Rooms for Overnight Stay
-Breakfast will be Served at 8am
For Reservations Please call Pam or Cathy 740-928-4246
Click here to see the flyer
$60.00 per Single Room
$80.00 per Double room
Just There for the Day $30.00
May 14th&15th – 9am Registration
Retreat Leader - Elizabeth Ficocelli
Overnight Retreat Includes:
-The Age of Mary Presentation - 10am-11am
-Lunch will be Served at 12pm
-The Gift of Reconciliation Presentation - 1pm-2pm
-Fr. Stephen Fitzhenry will be there to hear Confessions 3pm
-Afternoon Mass at 5pm
-Then Dinner at 6pm
-Private Rooms for Overnight Stay
-Breakfast will be Served at 8am
For Reservations Please call Pam or Cathy 740-928-4246
Click here to see the flyer
07 February 2011
The Mad Hatter Mother ~ Daughter Tea Party & Fashion Show
Saturday, March 5, 2011, at 1:00 p.m., Tickets – $12.50 each.
Tickets on sale Sundays after all Masses in Johnson Hall or by calling Agnes at 344-6106. Don’t miss this VERY important date! Find us on Facebook for all the curious details!
Saturday, March 5, 2011, at 1:00 p.m., Tickets – $12.50 each.
Tickets on sale Sundays after all Masses in Johnson Hall or by calling Agnes at 344-6106. Don’t miss this VERY important date! Find us on Facebook for all the curious details!
THIS WEDNESDAY, 2/9/11, DURING ALL LUNCH PERIODS in the multi-purpose room:
1. There will be a Bake Sale sponsored by 6th grade. Proceeds to
benefit the JA Biz Town Field trip. JA Worldwide is the world’s largest organization dedicated to educating students about workforce readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy through experiential, hands-on programs. This is a wonderful experience for our 6th grade students!
2. Also, there will be a spirit wear sale. Order forms are available on the website, and checks can be made payable to St Francis PTA.
All families who return their registration forms by this FRIDAY, 2/11, will receive a dress down pass for all children in the family. This includes 8th grade students who have returned their green form to Newark Catholic.
TOMORROW, 2/8, is our AUTHOR VISIT and VIRTUES LUNCH! PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES have also been rescheduled from last Wednesday to tomorrow evening. If you have not done so already, please be sure to confirm your conference time with Linda or your child's classroom teacher.
SAVE THE DATE! Our school will be featured at a FINE ARTS NIGHT at The WORKS on Tuesday, 2/23, from 5:30-7:00pm. Artwork created by students in grades 3 through 8 will be on display.
1. There will be a Bake Sale sponsored by 6th grade. Proceeds to
benefit the JA Biz Town Field trip. JA Worldwide is the world’s largest organization dedicated to educating students about workforce readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy through experiential, hands-on programs. This is a wonderful experience for our 6th grade students!
2. Also, there will be a spirit wear sale. Order forms are available on the website, and checks can be made payable to St Francis PTA.
All families who return their registration forms by this FRIDAY, 2/11, will receive a dress down pass for all children in the family. This includes 8th grade students who have returned their green form to Newark Catholic.
TOMORROW, 2/8, is our AUTHOR VISIT and VIRTUES LUNCH! PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES have also been rescheduled from last Wednesday to tomorrow evening. If you have not done so already, please be sure to confirm your conference time with Linda or your child's classroom teacher.
SAVE THE DATE! Our school will be featured at a FINE ARTS NIGHT at The WORKS on Tuesday, 2/23, from 5:30-7:00pm. Artwork created by students in grades 3 through 8 will be on display.
04 February 2011
PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCE INFORMATION BELOW!!!
There are TWO important letters coming home today with the youngest child: one is a registration form for next year and one is a record of volunteer hours. The registration form is so important for us in helping to determine enrollment for next year. This will help us to determine the number of staff needed and then set the tuition rates. Families who return the form by next Friday will receive a dress down pass for each child in the family to be used on February 17th.
We have rescheduled our Catholic Schools Week activities for next week.
On Tuesday, Feb 8th, we will celebrate:
OUR FACULTY AND STAFF – Multiples Day! – Students may dress like twins, triplets… OR students may wear their favorite team shirt, either professional or local. We will have our Catholic Author visit with Elizabeth Ficocelli; Luncheon for January Virtues students with the author; Luncheon for Teachers; and Holiday Auction Winner HUNTER ANTRITT will be “Principal for a Day.” On Tuesday evening we will also have our Parent/Teacher Conferences at the same times as previously scheduled. Please call the office to confirm this new date by Monday - you can leave a message on the machine for Linda if needed!
On Thursday, Feb 10th, we will host "Hats Off to OUR PARENTS" - Fashion Disaster/Crazy Hair Day! Classes 2A, 5A and 5B will be going skating!
Yesterday each family received a gift from the PTA. The 'Note to School' Pad is an easy way to communicate with your child's teacher or the main office. Many thanks for your support of St. Francis and Catholic education!!!
There are TWO important letters coming home today with the youngest child: one is a registration form for next year and one is a record of volunteer hours. The registration form is so important for us in helping to determine enrollment for next year. This will help us to determine the number of staff needed and then set the tuition rates. Families who return the form by next Friday will receive a dress down pass for each child in the family to be used on February 17th.
We have rescheduled our Catholic Schools Week activities for next week.
On Tuesday, Feb 8th, we will celebrate:
OUR FACULTY AND STAFF – Multiples Day! – Students may dress like twins, triplets… OR students may wear their favorite team shirt, either professional or local. We will have our Catholic Author visit with Elizabeth Ficocelli; Luncheon for January Virtues students with the author; Luncheon for Teachers; and Holiday Auction Winner HUNTER ANTRITT will be “Principal for a Day.” On Tuesday evening we will also have our Parent/Teacher Conferences at the same times as previously scheduled. Please call the office to confirm this new date by Monday - you can leave a message on the machine for Linda if needed!
On Thursday, Feb 10th, we will host "Hats Off to OUR PARENTS" - Fashion Disaster/Crazy Hair Day! Classes 2A, 5A and 5B will be going skating!
Yesterday each family received a gift from the PTA. The 'Note to School' Pad is an easy way to communicate with your child's teacher or the main office. Many thanks for your support of St. Francis and Catholic education!!!
03 February 2011
REMINDER!
The initial planning meeting for the Parish Wide Mardi Gras Party will be tonight at 7:00 p.m. In the St Francis Room in Johnson Hall. If you can not attend but would still like to be involved, please email Doug and Amber McCracken at dougandamber@roadrunner.com and the meeting minutes as well as a list of opportunities available will be sent out to all interested parties!
Please be on the look out for a letter with an update of volunteer hours recorded for individual families as well as the enrollment agreement for the 2011-2012 school year. Tuition rates will not be set until later this spring but the enrollment agreements help us to budget accurately and in turn establish tuition rates.
An account balance letter for the school cafeteria will be sent home in the next week. A detail of the charges will accompany this letter to help clarify what we have on file for your child.
Amber McCracken
Accountant
St. Francis de Sales Parish/School
The initial planning meeting for the Parish Wide Mardi Gras Party will be tonight at 7:00 p.m. In the St Francis Room in Johnson Hall. If you can not attend but would still like to be involved, please email Doug and Amber McCracken at dougandamber@roadrunner.com and the meeting minutes as well as a list of opportunities available will be sent out to all interested parties!
Please be on the look out for a letter with an update of volunteer hours recorded for individual families as well as the enrollment agreement for the 2011-2012 school year. Tuition rates will not be set until later this spring but the enrollment agreements help us to budget accurately and in turn establish tuition rates.
An account balance letter for the school cafeteria will be sent home in the next week. A detail of the charges will accompany this letter to help clarify what we have on file for your child.
Amber McCracken
Accountant
St. Francis de Sales Parish/School
02 February 2011
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