IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO FAMILIES: To help save on printing costs we are asking our families to please keep their copy of the Parent/Student Handbook that was given out at the beginning of the last school year. If there are any changes we will print an addendum only. We WILL print a new Calendar/Directory for all of our families. Thank you for helping us to save paper and printing costs! For families of 6th, 7th, and 8th graders: you should have received a letter regarding the purchase of Ipad2 devices for your child. Regarding the rubber cover that was recommended by the Diocesan Tech Supervisor: we were told at the Apple workshop we attended that an experiment was done at Bishop Hartley. The Ipad was dropped several floors down in the stairwell. With this cover on it, it was unharmed!!! We are waiting for more information from the diocese regarding insurance for the devices. As soon as we have that information it will be posted here! It is important that you return the bottom portion of the letter so that we can determine the number of Ipads to order.

IMPORTANT MEETING REGARDING PUBLIC SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION! Recently the Johnstown and Northridge School Districts have questioned the need to bus students to St. Francis, Blessed Sacrament, and Granville Christian Schools. At their June meeting the Johnstown board voted against transportation. However, they have since decided to call a meeting in July to re-evaluate the #s they voted on and re-address this issue. Time & Date TBD. The Northridge School Board tabled the discussion and will meet again on July 2nd at 6:30pm in the Northridge HS media center. Also the County board, Educational Services Center, has a meeting on July 19th where they could potentially be addressing this issue since they have to concur with the local school boards. Our diocesan representative will find out if the bussing will be on their agenda for that meeting. While currently this only affects the families who use the Johnstown and Northridge buses, it has the potential to 'snowball' to other public school sending districts. WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT! There are some families who, without bussing, may have to leave our school! We ask our families to: #1. Please pray that both boards will vote to continue bussing our students. #2. Come and show your support for these families at a meeting to be held this Thursday, June 28th, at 7pm at Church of the Ascension. #3. Anyone interested in speaking their mind about the bussing issue is invited to attend the board meetings of either district listed above. We will continue to post information here on the Scoop as it becomes available.

Cash Mob to Benefit Killian May
Who:     Licking County Community

What:   An opportunity for all community members in the Heath, Newark area to help raise funds for Killian May's medical bills. Killian was diagnosed with a very serious bacterial infection in May. After more than 20 days in Nationwide Children's Hospital for treatment, his medical expenses are the last thing on the May family's mind. While Dairy Queen will be assisting with these expenses, friends of the May family would  also like to help them out. The May family is a frequent contributor to the community and is part owner of the Dairy Queen franchises in Newark and Heath. They have always been willing to give and to support our community, and it is our turn to give back!

How:     Visit the Dairy Queen in Heath or Newark during business hours on Saturday, July 14th. Spend money to give the local Dairy Queens an influx of cash.  Help the May family while they concentrate on caring for their son and his recuperation

When: Saturday, July 14th during business hours

Where:  DQ Grill & Chill  720 HEBRON RD  HEATH -AND-  DAIRY QUEEN BRAZIER 1775 N 21ST ST. NEWARK
                                                         
Cash Mob for Killian Background

The May's are residents of Heath. They are members of St. Leonard's parish and their three children attend St. Francis de Sales Elementary School. Mr. May, who previously served as a Heath City Council member, is a member of the local American Legion and Heath Sertoma. They are members of the Licking County Chamber of Commerce.
Contact: Courtney Van Ostran
Cvanostran22@hotmail.com
740-877-5872
Twitter:  #CM4Killian
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/400240023344759/

As you are aware, TRIP is a volunter driven program. Without volunteers TRIP does not operate. Over the past few months, we have experienced a lack of volunteer participation. As a result, beginning July 1, there will no longer be a TRIP pickup on Thursday evenings. TRIP pick up will be available on Friday mornings from 7:30 to 8:45.

We are sorry for any inconvenience this causes. 

If you are available to volunteer on Friday mornings, we are in need of volunteers for the first Friday and the fifth Friday. Please contact Pam at 740-345-9874 ext 204.  Thank you.

GREEN WAVE VOLLEYBALL CAMP
JULY 9TH – JULY 12TH
NEWARK CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
GRADES 2-5 : 9AM – NOON
GRADES 6-8 : 1PM – 4PM
GRADES 9-12 : 6PM – 9PM
Click here for more information

The accounting and cemetery office will be closed to the public for the remainder of the week. Every three years, or with the change in Pastoral Leadership, the Diocese conducts an audit of the financial and human resources files for each Parish. If you need assistance during this time, please leave a voice message and your call will be returned during the week of June 18, 2012.

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