Latest Flocknotes

31 August 2011

"Hello Pack 8! It's that time of year again....school's off and running and Pack 8 kicks off another year. Our first planning meeting of the year will be Wednesday, 14 September at 7:00pm in Johnson Hall. All parents are welcome and encouraged to come. Our Kickoff Pack Meeting is Thursday, 15 September 6:30p to 8:00p in the Multi-purpose room. We're looking forward to another exciting year so come prepared to have some FUN!"

29 August 2011

Library Volunteer Information 2011-12
Alert Notification System

Ohio Alerts is a messaging alert system designed to notify alert subscribers via email and/or text message of time sensitive communications from our school.

Getting started using Ohio Alerts is very simple. The following information will step you thru the process to establish your alerts and provide tips for using the alert system.

Login to your web browser and enter the web address: http://www.ohioalerts.org/stfrancis.

Users have the option of subscribing, unsubscribing, or checking their subscriptions. Select the link for the action you want to engage (i.e. subscribe to alerts, unsubscribe from alerts, check your current subscriptions, *Standard text message rates apply). Once you have selected the link “Subscribe to Alerts” you will be brought to screen shown.

The field “Your Name” is required and cannot be blank.

Expiration Date is an optional field. Subscriber Expiration Dates are checked and removed daily. If left blank, you will be subscribed to the alert system indefinitely or until you unsubscribe.

If “Text Message” alert method is chosen enter your phone number and select your phone provider (*Standard text message rates apply). If “Email” alert method is chosen the screen changes for the addition of email address. If your phone provider is not listed, please submit a message using the “Contact Us” link in the bottom right corner of the screen. Indicate the name of your phone provider and an Ohio Alerts representative will follow up with you.

Select the lists you want to subscribe to.

Security entry validation is required. Enter the characters shown to validate security.

Select COPPA compliance: Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act.

Select “Subscribe”. Users will receive a response by cell phone or at their email account.

The end user documentation can be viewed and downloaded at:
http://www.cdeducation.org/schools/dse/scoopdocs/ohio_alerts_enduser_guide.pdf
If you have any questions about these new services, please feel free to contact Dave Stenson at 345-4049 x 237 or at dstenson@cdeducation.org

Thank you.



19 August 2011

Attention Strings Families:
There will not be strings classes during the first three days of school.
Please have students check to make sure their instruments are in good
repair and locate all of their strings materials so they can be ready for
a successful start. More information will be sent home soon! Thank you,
Mrs. Rodenberger

OUR SPAGHETTI DINNER HAS BEEN POSTPONED! It will be rescheduled for a later date. More information to follow soon.

Remember to turn in your receipts at Indian Mound Mall. Our school can earn money for this! Earning for Learnng Program runs August 15 through Sept 25th.

HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL AT OPEN HOUSE ON SUNDAY! - 11:00AM - 1:00PM.
Classroom presentations for grades 1-4 are at 12:00 and 12:15pm.
Presentation for grades 5-8 is at 12:30pm in Johnson Hall.
Remember to stop in the cafeteria, too. There will be volunteer sign-up forms for different activities and committees, information about out new lunch program, school supply kits that were ordered in May, and ICE CREAM!!!

Class lists are posted on the school website and on the front door of the school building.

18 August 2011

12 August 2011

The PTA is in need of food donations for the New Family dinner on Monday August 15th. If you are able to help please have your donation in the Lamy Center kitchen by 3:00 on Monday clearly marked "PTA". You may drop them off as you are shopping for new uniforms!!! Please contact Brooke at tbcmckenna@hotmail.com to sign up. The list items needed are:

-8 lbs ground hamburger (you may sign up for any amount-does not need to be all 8lbs!!)
-3 lbs shredded lettuce
-12 8oz packages of shredded cheese
-8 15 oz jars of salsa
-6 16 oz containers of sour cream
-2 large containers of powdered lemonade
-14 dozen cookies---any variety
-80 plastic cups
-80 paper plates
-80 plastic forks
-100 napkins

10 August 2011

Help St. Francis earn school supplies!

http://givebacktoschools.avery.com/schools/view/57505

09 August 2011

IMPORTANT: It has come to our attention that J. C. Penney has posted our school shirt colors as white, yellow, and blue. THIS IS INCORRECT! We no longer use yellow shirts. Students in all grades may wear white or light blue.

Please remember the "Earning for Learning" program at Indian Mound Mall. When you turn in your receipts at the mall office our school gets credit! Last year we received a cash reward from the mall!

By now you should have received a letter detailing important information for the start of the new school year. If you did not receive the letter, please call the school office.

08 August 2011

St. Francis school uniform sale will be held on August 15th, from 12:00-6:00 p.m., in Johnson Hall. For additional information or questions, please call the School Office at 740-345-4049.