Thank you to those families who responded to the 3 question survey regarding a ‘Singapore Math’ evening event. We have determined that it would be best to host this event in the fall. We are working on getting a date during Catholic Schools Week at the end of September. We will keep you posted as more information becomes available. Be sure to look for a 'Save the Date' announcement in the coming weeks!


Crowning of Our Lady


Please join us as we honor Mary, Our Mother Sunday, May 5th at the conclusion of the 10 a.m. Mass. We will honor our mother Mary during our annual parish Crowning of Our Lady.

Students and Catechists from from the Loop and from St. Francis School will join us for this Mass. Our First Holy Communion students and their families are encouraged to attend this Mass; children are invited to wear their first communion clothing. Knights of Columbus with honor guard regalia are also invited to participate.

Questions? Contact Lori Mazzone at 345-9874, ext. 222.

April 28, 2013

Dear Families,

We have been presented with an opportunity to have a Singapore Math expert visit our school on May 9^th. She comes highly recommended and would spend time during the day engaging our staff in professional development using our Math in Focus program. She would then be available to work with interested parents for about an hour in the evening. While this opportunity has some expense attached to it, we feel it is an excellent avenue for understanding this very different approach to learning Math.  

Before we confirm this event we would like to have an idea of how many parents would take advantage of this opportunity and attend an evening session. We will offer a choice of 1 volunteer hour or a casual day pass for your child(ren) to those parents who attend the May 9^th session.

We would greatly appreciate it if you would please take a moment to answer a quick 3 question survey. A link to the survey was posted here on the Scoop this past Friday (if you are subscribed to the Scoop you would have received it in your email inbox).  We will need to make a decision by Monday, April 29^th.

Thank you for your continued support!

Mrs. Walsh

Math in Focus Workshop Survey

Please take a couple of minutes to fill out this three question survey:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/W8XW68R

We appreciate your participation.

Weekly Word with attachments 04-25-13

Enclosed Today:
•Volunteer Hours Letter
•Letter from Mrs. Walsh w/Terra Nova report
•Spring ‘Labels for Education’ Collection Sheet
•May menu
•5K Registration

Weekly Word with attachments 04-18-13

Enclosed Today:
•Thank you note from the Lang family
•Usbourne Books Book Fair flyer

We're in the Lead!
We already won $100, help us win $100 more! St. Francis is in the lead for highest student attendance at the Heisey Wind Ensemble Concert Series by just a few students. If we can hold our lead, we will win an additional $100 for school music classes and strings! Help out by attending the concert this Saturday at 7:30 at the Reese Center at OSU Newark. The concert will feature sounds of New York City including several Broadway favorites and guest vocalists singing hits from Les Miserable. Contact Mrs. Rodenberger for FREE student passes, adult tickets are available at the door for $15. krodenbe@cdeducation.org



Below is the revised financial outline which will replace the one mailed home. The incorrect file was read in the print process and the data was not accurate.  I apologize for the error and the confusion. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Take care and God Bless.
Revised Financial Outline
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Amber McCracken
Accountant
St. Francis de Sales Parish/School

Weekly Word with attachments 04-11-13

Enclosed Today:
•Info regarding volunteer hours


St. Francis de Sales Parish Festival

As preparations come together for the 9th Annual St. Francis de Sales Parish Festival on May 18, we are ready to add the most important element of the day: VOLUNTEERS! (Without full support from them, the day just isn't the same.) This year, we are again offering a very convenient online system for choosing times and activities that best fit your interests (but on a first-come, first-serve basis).

Each tab includes contact information for the respective committee chairs, but all general questions can be sent to paul.pegher@gmail.com. And remember, service at this year's festival applies toward next year's volunteer hours. We are giving school families a first chance to sign up before we invite parish members and high school students, so take a few minutes now and visit http://sfdsfestival.ivolunteer.com/sfdsfestival_2013

Drama Club Romeo & Winifred Ticket Order Form

MANDATORY CONFIRMATION  REGISTRATION AND INFORMATION MEETING FOR ALL CURRENT 7TH GRADE STUDENTS  AND PARENTS
WEDNESDAY, MAY 15, 7:00-8:30 PM JOHNSON HALL
Bishop Frederick Campbell will confer the Sacrament of Confirmation on all in-coming 8th Grade Students (current 7th Graders) on Sunday, December 8, 2013, 4:00 pm at St. Francis Church.  All current 7th Grade Students and Parents are invited to attend this important information meeting on May 15th to register for the program, to obtain the class schedule, and to learn about service project and the patron saint projects and other details.  Classes will be held on Wednesday evenings, 7:00-8:30 pm, beginning August 28th, for all 8th Grade Students (’13-’14 school year) including St. Francis School, PSR, and home schoolers.  Questions???  Contact Bob Moraine:  740-349-9829 x214   bmoraine@stfrancisparish.net


As a reminder: the school and parish offices do not have up-to-date records of volunteer hours fulfilled. If you have questions regarding your hours, please email saintfrancisvolunteers@gmail.com and your assigned representative will contact you.  Thank you.

Drama Club is looiking for the following items:

- White Lab Coat
- Policeman's Gloves
- White jacket or blazer (can be ladies or small men's)

These items would be returned if labeled with lender's  name.

Also looking for:

- "Bling" items/fashion accessories (feather boas, large jewlery, dress gloves etc.).

We would like to keep these if possible.

Contact Susan Martine (740-975-0820) if you can help.  Thanks.

Weekly Word with attachments 04-04-13

Enclosed Today:
- Box Tops/Labels competition
- Registration for the Festival 5K Run
- Summer Solutions order form

Coming Soon:
Usborne Books Summer Reading Book Fair

St. Francis de Sales School will be hosting an Usborne Books book fair April 22 – April 26. This year’s proceeds will go toward helping Abigail Lang and her family, while also earning free books for the St. Francis library. Abigail is the granddaughter of Ann Lang, who works at St. Francis. She is a year old and has spent most of her life in Nationwide Children’s Hospital after being born with a hypoplastic heart.

The Book Fair will be open Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; and Friday 8:00 – 11:00 a.m., with special evening hours on Wednesday until 7:30 p.m.
Place orders online @ https://j3765.myubam.com/17821. Questions? Need volunteer hours? Contact Kristen Stare, 740.344.6550 or kstare@cdeducation.org.
Please help support this very special need with exciting new books for summer vacation!


Vacation Bible School

Just when everyone's lives seem to be really picking up speed as far as extracurricular activities. . .here  comes another question per your time:  "Do you have an interest  in helping with Vacation Bible School this June?"   VBS is June  17-21  from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Our theme is " Parables, People and Places ."   The following  leadership positions must be filled by May 6  in order to proceed with VBS (we need at minimum the following, all adults):   five bible lesson leaders ;  one music leader;  two games station co- leaders ;  two  crafts station co- leaders ; two snack stations co-leaders.  The outline /lesson plan  of what is needed to lead each of these areas is already in place; we simply need bodies to carry out the plan! 

Remember, VBS still counts for volunteer hours for those who need them for St. Francis School - you can get all of your hours  finished for next year before school even starts!

Group leaders and additional helpers for VBS will be recruited once our leadership positions are filled.

Questions?  Contact Lori Mazzone at 345-9874 x 222.