Weekly Word with attachments 05-31-12
Attachments Included:
•PTA News
•PTA T-Shirt Contest
•Benefit Flyer

There will be a mandatory Junior High Cheer Meeting Tuesday, June 5 @ 6:00pm in the St. Francis Cafeteria. We will be covering practice times, cheer camp, uniform sizes, fundraisers, eligibility, rules, and much more!

Do you like to paint? Would you be available a few days (daytime) this summer? We are painting 9 classrooms and several other rooms and hallways within the school and church this summer. We could use a few folks to help. Of course volunteer hours are yours if you can help us out! We will supply all the materials and supplies, we just need you! If you can assist throughout the summer (mostly end of June and through July), please call Christy at 345-9874 ext 224 or email at cmcnabb@stfrancisparish.net.


Don’t have the extra time, but have extra funds…We would also like a donation of a quality power paint roller or Lowe’s Gift Cards to help us complete all our painting projects this summer.

Early bird registration for Vacation Bible School ends this Thursday, May 31st; save $10 per child by registering early. Registration forms are available in the back of the church , on the parish website, or in the "Scoop" archives. VBS registration continues through June 10, but the fee goes up after Thursday. VBS runs June 18-22 from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. for children entering kindergarten through Grade 5 this fall. Contact Lori Mazzone at 345-9874 x 222 for further details.

Festival Raffle Winners Are...


Juan McKenna
Marilyn Aten
M.J. O’Neal
Rick Kaercher
Rolynda Tassan
Jeanne Kaercher
Deb Sherman
Roger Ettenhofer
Homer Hill
Alica Spring
Chris Mooney
Marilyn Edly
Tori Lumbatis
Max Vanoy
Bernadette Davies
Mark Powelson
Jenny Morehead
Eric Claeys
Nicolas Arnold
Mary Musgrave
Steve Gartside
Roselyn Lanza
Jennifer Hess
Bruce Brother

Thank you to everyone who supported the St. Francis de Sales Spring Festival!

Many thanks to those families who have completed their paperwork for next year. Your child(ren) should have received a casual day pass to use TOMORROW, May 25th. If you did not yet turn in your paperwork for next year, you may send it in tomorrow and your child(ren) may still participate in the casual day!

Weekly Word with attachments 05-24-12
Attachments Included:
•LCL Summer Reading w/IXL Letter
•Strings Interest Form
•Tdap Reminder
•Spread the Word Flyer

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! The Usborne Summer Reading Book Fair was a huge success Thanks to everyone who shopped we made $750 for Michael's Playground and earned $1250 in free books for our library. We couldn't have done it without so many volunteer helping hands. Your time is greatly appreciated! Happy reading students!

Kristen Stare
Educational Consultant
Usborne Books & More
740.344.6550
www.UsborneBooksOnlineBookstore.com

All students who turn in the Tuition contract by this Friday, May 25th (or who have already turned it in), are eligible for a Casual Day this Friday!

We value your opinion!  Thank you to all who have responded to the BYOD survey. The survey will be open until this Wednesday, and is available here: BYOD Survey

A great BIG THANK YOU to all who supported the 2012 Festival, whether it was volunteering your time, sending in a donation or being a sponsor, coming out to join in the fun, or buying a raffle ticket – it takes many hands for a successful event! A very special thanks to Chad and Heather Sherburn, Diana & Steve Green and all the committee chairs who worked so hard over the past few months. Make sure you check out the Advocate photo galleries!

Weekly Word 05-17-12

Just a reminder: Tuition contracts are due to the office by May 18th. If you are prepaying your tuition, please have your payment into the office by this date as well.

With only a few days to go until this year's Spring Festival, we are still in need of volunteers--especially in the game and casino areas. The sign-up process is very easy at http://sfdsfestival.ivolunteer.com. Please remember that volunteer support is so critical to the festival's success, and that your service this year will be credited toward the next school year. If you have any questions, please email paul.pegher@gmail.com.

St. Francis de Sales School - Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Parent Survey

Click here to start Survey

St. Francis Market Day Need Volunteers!  
This Saturday, May 19, is our Market Day sale date.
If you are available to volunteer, meet me in the cafeteria at 7 a.m.
We will complete the sale by 9 a.m.
If you have any questions, please call me at 740-924-2460.
Thank you,
Elizabeth McCarthy

The Spring Festival is just a few days away!  Here is what you can expect for a Saturday full of family fun:

The Shamrock Stage Line Up

12:30 - Shawn Rochelle
1:30 - Klutch
2:30 - Robin Renee
3:30 - Merlin the Magician (For the lil ones!)
4:30 - Joel Spahr & Kevin Jones
6:30 - The Smokey Row Stringband
8:30 - Mary Smith
9:00 - Reptile Smile

Games for the kids all day long. Also among this year's entertainment is a caricature artist, face painting, balloon artist, Tumblebus, MORE inflatables, 3 on 3 basketball and corn hole tournament!  Great food and great people.  Casino Tent and Beer Garden to enhance your evening.

An Evening with The Arts
Thursday, May17, 2012  7:00 pm
St. Francis de Sales School Gymnasium
Strings performance by St. Francis students,
Art Display by St. Francis Art Classes featuring K-3  Monet’s Garden &  4-8  selected  works, and
Selected works by the St. Francis Art Club students
Click here for the flyer

Weekly Word with attachments 05-10-12
Attachments Included:
•COSI volunteer form
•Mother’s Day Prayers
•Directory sign-up for next school year

With only a week to go until this year's Spring Festival, we are still in need of 90 volunteers--especially in the game and food service areas. The sign-up process is very easy at http://sfdsfestival.ivolunteer.com. Please remember that volunteer support is so critical to the festival's success, and that your service this year will be credited toward the next school year. If you have any questions, please email paul.pegher@gmail.com.

Weekly Word with attachments 05-03-12
Attachments Included:

• Newark Catholic Recycling event
• Tuition information letter from accountant
• VBS registration forms w/information
• Variety Show sign-up – grades 5-8
• Festival Corn Hole Tournament Registration
• Festival 5K run registration w/flyer

Vote for the Strings! The St. Francis Strings have entered a contest to win $10,000 in new instruments for the school. To help us win, follow the link below and click on the entry for Rodenberger, Kathryn. Watch our video and vote! Voting closes May 20th - spread the word! http://www.nemc.com/contests/vote