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Jesus is alive! He has risen from the dead! What amazing news we have to share!
Kindergarten Class Prayer God, Jesus, and Mary help us make good choices every day. We pray that our pets and families stay safe and healthy. We pray that the people at the doctor get better. We pray that everyone is able to stay healthy and keep trying to do their best. Amen PRAYER PARTNERS: Please join us as we lift up Mrs. Wescott and our Kindergarten students in prayer during the month of April. Don’t worry about anything: instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Philippians 4:6 During the month of May, we will be lifting up Mrs. Karlstad and our 4YK students in prayer. VIRTUE AWARDS FOR FORGIVENESS: Forgiveness – When we forgive, we choose to love and forgive others. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ, God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32 Grace B., Nathaniel, Walter, Lane, Oskar, Evie 4YK – CAUGHT SHOWING CHARACTER: Forgiveness - Christopher REGISTRATION FORMS FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR: Just a reminder to please send in your registration forms and tuition payment plans as soon as possible. We are making plans for next year and would love to know how many of your kiddos will be joining us! There is tuition assistance available to help those in need of financial support. An anonymous donor does not want the cost of tuition to inhibit your child from attending our school and may be able to help cover part of your tuition amount. Please contact Mrs. Swanson for more information about tuition assistance for next year; all inquiries will be kept confidential. TUITION PAYMENT REMINDER: Tuition statements are being sent home today for families who have a remaining balance this year and are not already set up on a payment plan. Thanks for your prompt attention to this financial responsibility. ST. FRANCIS PRESCHOOL: St. Francis School will be offering three choices for our 3-year-old preschool classes next year; Mon - Fri, Mon/Wed/Fri and Tues/Thurs. Please continue to share the information that was emailed to all of our families and posted on Facebook! If you’d like more information please contact our school office at 715-273-4391. BOOK FAIR THANK YOU: Thank you to all who helped make our Virtual Scholastic Book Fair a big success. We are able to get over $550 of materials from Scholastic for our Media Center. DRESS CODE REMINDERS: As the warmer weather approaches, please remember our school dress code. Many students have grown significantly since last fall and their summer shorts are now too short for school attire.
WALK FOR VIRTUES PLEDGE FORMS: Our Walk for Virtues pledge forms, permission slips and request for parent volunteers are included in your monthly envelope today. This provides an opportunity to request pledges from family & friends when getting together for Easter celebrations. Please see the letter with the pledge form for more information. Please complete and return by Wednesday, April 14. Each student needs a signed permission slip and at least one pledge to be able to participate in our Walk. Student pledge forms (not the money) are due on Wednesday, May 5. The Committee will copy them that evening. A copy will be sent home with students on May 7, after the Walk, so that they are able to collect their pledges and turn in their money on Monday, May 10. (Inclement Weather Date - Friday, May 14) SERVICE PROJECTS FOR LENT: Serving and giving thanks to those in our community and school is the focus of our Lenten Service Projects this year. Our projects will include making thank you cards for our bus drivers and Gala Donations, creating Gala items for the auction, and helping out around our school. STUDENT MASS DURING HOLY WEEK: Our students will be attending Mass on Wednesday, March 31, NOT Thursday, April 1st. SCHOOL COLOR DAY - THURSDAY, APRIL 1: Students are encouraged to dress in school colors, blue and white, on Thursday, April 1. Show your school pride! School colors day has been moved to Thursday due to Holy Week with no school the first Friday of April as we observe Good Friday. NO SCHOOL FRIDAY, APRIL 2 AND MONDAY, APRIL 5: There is no school on Good Friday, April 2 or Easter Monday, April 5. SPRING PICTURES – THURSDAY, APRIL 8: Students will have an opportunity to have a spring photo taken on Thursday, April 8. PLEASE NOTE: ALL STUDENTS WILL BE PHOTOGRAPHED THIS YEAR! Younger brothers/sisters may be photographed, beginning at 8:00 a.m. If you wish to have a group photo taken of your children, please send a note indicating that by Wednesday, April 7. The flyer with background choices is included in your monthly envelope today. You may also order online @ http://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/pictureDayId/EVTTDCZPF GR. 2 FIRST COMMUNION - APRIL 11: Our second grade students and those 3rd graders who were not able to receive last spring due to Covid, will receive their First Holy Communion on Sunday, April 11 at the 12:30 p.m. Mass. Please keep these students in your prayers as they continue to prepare for this important day! GR. 5 & 4 PARENT & STUDENT MTG - “GROWING IN LOVE” - MONDAY, APRIL 12: Wonder how you’ll talk with your child about his/her body changes as he/she approaches puberty? Alice Heinzen and Jeff Arrowood, of our diocesan Office of Family Life, have a presentation, entitled “Growing in Love”, for parents and their child that conveys the information children need to know, integrated with appropriate humor and a deep respect for God’s gift of sexuality. Fifth and Fourth grade students and their parents will meet for this presentation on Monday, April 12 from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. in the Church. Because of the sensitive nature of the puberty topics that will be covered, no child may attend without his/her parent present. NO SCHOOL - FRIDAY, APRIL 16: Due to the Covid 19 vaccinations (and possible after effects) of all staff in Ellsworth, WI there will not be any school on this day. 4YK - NO SCHOOL - MONDAY, APRIL 26, WEDNESDAY, MAY 5, AND MONDAY, MAY 10: Our 4YK students will not have on Monday, April 26, Wednesday, May 5 (Child Development Screening) and Monday, May 10. CARPENTER NATURE CENTER - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28: Carpenter Nature Center will be bringing us an “un” field trip on Wednesday, April 28. We will learn about Raptors in two assemblies tailored to the participating age groups. The cost per child is $5.00 and we ask that you send this to school with your child (cash or check made payable to St. Francis), by Wednesday, April 21. An envelope for payment has been included in your monthly envelope for your convenience. Our 2nd - 5th grade students will attend the assembly from 9:00 - 9:45 & our 3K - 1st grade students will attend the assembly from 10:00 - 10:45 SCHOOL COLOR DAY - FRIDAY, MAY 7: Students are encouraged to dress in school colors, blue and white, on Friday, May 7. Show your school pride! WALK FOR VIRTUES - FRIDAY, MAY 7: We’re very excited to walk together for this great fundraiser. This year’s goal is $11,000! We will gather at school to begin our walk at 8:30 am. We will walk from school to the Ellsworth High School Track. All students grades 4K-5 will be walking. If you wish to bring your Preschool student with you on the walk, please talk with Mrs. McHardy. We strongly encourage parents of 4K students to walk with us. All parents and siblings are welcome. Younger siblings need to be under the direct supervision of a parent at all times. While strollers may be used for younger siblings walking to the track, strollers of any kind are not allowed on the High School track. 4K-Grade 2 will walk from 8:30-11:00 and Grades 3-5 will walk from 8:30-11:30. There are MANY more details about this wonderful annual event included in the forms enclosed in todays’ monthly envelope. For everyone’s safety and enjoyment, please read all the literature. Thanks for making this family event a successful fundraiser! SPRING PROGRAM - WEDNESDAY, MAY 12: Mrs. Penton and all of your children are busy preparing to record a Spring Musical Program to share with all of you. As we prepare, we will be taking the same Covid precautions that were taken with rehearsing and recording the Christmas Program. The program will be recorded on Wednesday, May 12 and shared with you as soon as it’s ready. CHRISTMAS/SPRING PROGRAMS AVAILABLE ON DVD: Our Spring Program will be recorded and placed on a DVD along with our Christmas Program from last December, and the 5th grade Folktale! If you’d like to purchase a copy of the DVD and haven’t already, please complete the enclosed order form, along with payment by Wednesday, April 28. DVDs will be sent home prior to the end of the school year. If you already placed your order for a DVD earlier this year, Thank You! There will not be another order form in your envelope today. MEMORIAL DAY – MONDAY, MAY 31 - NO SCHOOL: Students do not have classes Monday, May 31, due to our observance of Memorial Day. 2020-2021 YEARBOOK ORDERS: Yearbook Online Ordering is open! Visits https://ybpay.lifetouch.com to order. Our ID code is: 1934621. GR. 5 - RELEASE OF STUDENT RECORDS: Fifth grade families are asked to sign and return the enclosed Release of Student Records by Wednesday, April 7. This form provides permission to send copies of your child’s records to the Ellsworth Middle School. Thanks. IMMUNIZATIONS NEEDED FOR NEXT YEAR - AFFECTS CURRENT GRADE 5 AND GRADE 4YK STUDENTS: Parents of students currently in Grades 5 and 4YK are reminded of Wisconsin state immunization law which requires additional immunizations before next school year. HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION NEWS The next Home and School meeting will be on Wednesday, April 14th at 7:00 p.m. Please join us as we social distance IN PERSON in the parish hall. Please note there will be no daycare or meal available. I am excited to get together in a responsible way to have our last meeting! Hope to see you there! Thank you to all the people so far that were nominated who have agreed to be placed on the upcoming ballot for the 2021-2022 Home and School Board Association. The ballot will be coming out soon for voting. Thank you for your patience. ST. FRANCIS SCHOOL GALA – APRIL 13-17: Our 15th annual Gala “Readin’, ‘Riting, and ‘Rithmetic’” is just around the corner! Please join us virtually to celebrate St. Francis School from April 13-17 on our website at stfrancisellsworth.org/gala and the school’s Facebook Page @stfrancisellworth. You can now register for the Gala on our website. This will ensure that you don’t miss any of the fun! While you’re on our website, be sure to purchase your meal packages to enjoy with family and friends during the Grand Finale. These meal packages will be available to pick up from The Ridgetop on April 17. The Gala committee is making final preparations for the event. To help make the Gala a success, please remember to bring all silent auction items and wine donations for the wine pull to the School Office by April 1. There is a wish list of auction items on our website if you are still looking for ideas. Thank you to all our school families for your contributions to our school’s largest fundraiser!! We can’t wait to celebrate with you! DATES TO REMEMBER: Mar. 30 - Beginning of 4th Quarter Mar. 31 - Mass for Students Apr. 1 - School Color Day Apr. 2 - No School Good Friday Apr 5 - No School Apr. 8 - Spring Picture Day Apr 11 - First Communion 12:30pm Mass Apr 12 - “Growing In Love” Grades 4 and 5 and parents 6:00-8:30 Apr. 13 - 17 - St. Francis School Virtual Gala Apr. 14 - Home & School Association Meeting (7:00 p.m.) Apr. 16 - No School Apr. 26 - 4YK ONLY - No School Apr. 28 - Carpenter Nature Center Assembly Apr. 29 - Perseverance Virtue Awards following Mass May 5 - 4YK ONLY - No School May 7 - Walk for Virtues May 10 - 4YK Only - No School May 12 - Spring Program Filming May 14 - Walk for Virtues (inclement weather date) May 31 - Memorial Day (No School) June 1 - Last Day of School for 4YK June 2 - Last Day of School (Half Day for K-5)
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A Message from the Principal
Happy March! As spring brings hope, promise, and renewal, so does the season of Lent. During this season of Lent, we will be asking students and staff to slow down and reflect upon our values, faith, and sins for which we seek forgiveness and renewal. Students will participate in a number of traditions and meaning activities that will lead them closer to God during this Lenten season. We appreciate every opportunity that families take to expand our children’s experiences and truths. We have spring break coming up and a chance to rest and rejuvenate. I wish everyone a blessed and reflective Lenten season. ~Dr. Clausell First Grade Class Prayer March Petitions ~ Please answer: LORD PLEASE HEAR OUR PRAYER
PRAYER PARTNERS: Please join us as we lift up Miss Miller and our First Grade students in prayer during the month of March. Claire, Nathaniel, Adelyn, Hailee, and Deni. Don’t worry about anything: instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Philippians 4:6 During the month of April, we will be lifting up Mrs. Wescott and our Kindergarten students in prayer. *Celebration of Virtue Awards: 8:30 Mass, Thursday, February 25th VIRTUE AWARDS FOR KINDNESS: Kindness – You treat others with respect just as you would want to be treated. Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32 Lyla, Grace, Eian VIRTUE AWARDS FOR PATIENCE: Patience – You wait and have a good attitude while waiting. Whoever is patient has great understanding, but one who is quick-tempered displays folly. Proverbs 14:29. Macy, Claire, Ellyse, Markus, Charlie 4YK – CAUGHT SHOWING CHARACTER: Kindness - Mason Patience - Jack CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK THANK YOU: Thanks to our families who helped their children get into the spirit of Catholic Schools Week! We had wonderful participation in the dress themes and activities all throughout the week. Gathering in the presence of God and the St. Francis Catholic community was a great experience! REGISTRATION FORMS FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR: We begin taking registrations for next school year today, and will continue through Wednesday, March 3. Families who wish for their child(ren) to attend St. Francis for the 2021 - 2022 school year will need to fill out a registration form for each child and will need to complete one tuition payment plan for the family. These forms are included in today’s envelope for those families who will have children in grades K-5 next school year. Please complete and return them as soon as possible, but no later than Wednesday, March 3. A 4YK registration packet will be mailed to incoming families. ST. FRANCIS PRESCHOOL: Registration is now open for next year’s 3-year old class! More details can be found on our website! If you’d like more information please contact our school office at 715-273-4391. FIRST RECONCILIATION: Congratulations to Samantha Augustine, Adeline Dopp, Ryland Hines, Cooper Moldenhauer, Ella Murphy, Ellyse Nelson, Trystan O’Neil, Kate Rohl, and Lyla Soley, our second grade students, who received the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time on Thursday, January 28. SERVICE PROJECTS FOR LENT: Serving and giving thanks to those in our community and school is the focus of our Lenten Service Projects this year. Our projects will include making thank you cards for our bus drivers and our upcoming Gala, making Easter cards/projects for the Care Center and helping out around our school. GR. 5 - MUSIC CLASS – FOLKTALE – THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25: As part of our music curriculum, our fifth grade students study a folktale, and incorporate a variety of musical instruments into the telling of the tale. Fifth grade parents are invited to attend one of the presentations of the folk tale in the lunchroom (Parish Hall) on: Thursday, February 25 at 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 1:45 p.m. NO 4YK CLASSES ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26: Our 4YK students will not have class on Friday, February 26 as they will be following the district schedule for this day. DR. SEUSS DAY - TUESDAY, MARCH 2: We will celebrate Dr. Theodore Seuss’ Birthday on Tuesday, March 2. Please wear comfy clothes or pajamas. SCHOLASTIC VIRTUAL BOOK FAIR FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 4: St. Francis will be continuing the Book Fair Tradition. However, this year the fair will be held virtually. The fair runs February 19 - March 4. Check out the fair at: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bookfairs/cptoolkit/homepage.do?method=homepage&url=stfranciselementaryschool3. Also see the attachment for additional information. Paper flyers will be sent home with each child. During technology class, the students will visit the Virtual Book Fair. Families are highly encouraged to visit the Virtual Book Fair as well. If you have questions, please let Mrs. Karlstad know. SCHOOL COLOR DAYS - FRIDAY, MARCH 5: Students are encouraged to dress in school colors, blue and white, on Friday, March 5. Show your school pride! EAGLES NEST AFTER SCHOOL CARE - CLOSED FRIDAY, MARCH 5: Eagles Nest After School Care will be closed on Friday, March 5. Eagles Nest Before School Care will be provided. SPRING BREAK – MARCH 8-12: Students will not have classes during the week of March 8-12 due to Spring Break. SCREENING DAY - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17: Our 4YK students will not have class on Wednesday, March 17 due to District Screening that day. FIRST COMMUNION PARENT MEETING - THURSDAY, MARCH 18 (PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE): First Communion Parent Meeting will be Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 6:00 pm in the St. Francis Church. This meeting is for parents only, whose children will be making their First Communion on April 11, 2021. GR. 5 PARENT & STUDENT MTG - “GROWING IN LOVE” Wonder how you’ll talk with your child about his/her body changes as he/she approaches puberty? Alice Heinzen and Jeff Arrowood, of our diocesan Office of Family Life, have a presentation, entitled “Growing in Love”, for fifth grade parents and their child that conveys the information children need to know, integrated with appropriate humor and a deep respect for God’s gift of sexuality. More details to come in a separate communication once details are confirmed. DIOCESAN IN SERVICE - FRIDAY, MARCH 26: No school for students. Staff will be involved in virtual activities that deepen our faith and service in the Catholic school environment. END OF THIRD QUARTER – FRIDAY, MARCH 26: Our third quarter ends Friday, March 26. TEACHER IN-SERVICE – MONDAY, MARCH 29 (NO SCHOOL): Students do not have classes on Monday, March 29. This is a district-wide in-service day. SPRING PICTURES – THURSDAY, APRIL 8: Students will have an opportunity to have a spring photo taken on Thursday, April 8. More information coming soon. 2020-2021 YEARBOOK ORDERS: Yearbook Online Ordering is open! Visits https://ybpay.lifetouch.com to order. Our ID code is: 1934621. Last year there was a composite error that gave either a coupon or a yearbook to fix that error due to COVID. We are back to regular ordering. HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION NEWS It's that time of year we start the nomination process for the Home and School Association's new positions. Please see the enclosed paperwork and send in your nominations by Thursday, March 18th. The next Home and School meeting will be on Wednesday, April 14th at 7:00 p.m. Please join us as we social distance IN PERSON in the parish hall. Please note there will be no daycare or meal available. I am excited to get together in a responsible way to have our last meeting! Hope to see you there! HAVE A SPORTING GOOD TIME CARNIVAL: Thank you to all the family members, students, teachers and staff that put in their time to make this Carnival successful! We could not pull this off without everyone's involvement. Please be sure to see the list of donors listed in the newsletter and thank these sponsors when you shop locally! We do not have any totals yet but we'll get them out to everybody as soon as we have them. THANK YOU to everyone for helping and making this Carnival successful!! GRAND RAFFLE 1st: $3000 Cash - Lincoln Diess 2nd: $1000 Cash - Laurette Hove 3rd: DJI Drone Mini 2 - Chuck Smith 4th: Milwaukee Trimmer with Extra Battery - John Brickner 5th: Bose Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones - Mike Thom 6th: Yeti Cooler - Jason Marks 7th - 10th: $100 Cash - Randy Brickner, Dustin Anderson, Dominic Harris, Nicole Lodahl TRADITIONAL RAFFLE 1st: $500 Cash - Brian Yanish 2nd: Dyson Cordless Vacuum - Lisa Gannon 3rd: Samsung Tablet - Grace Turvaville 4th: Outdoor Projector with Screen - Tony Birkel 5th: $100 Cash - Mark Hotter BIKE RAFFLE WINNERS Boys Bike: Everett Anderson Girls Bike: Jaimee Sorenson ST. FRANCIS SCHOOL VIRTUAL GALA – APRIL 13-17 Did you mark your calendars to celebrate the Gala virtually from April 13-17, 2021?! You aren’t going to want to miss this year’s “Readin’, ‘Riting, and ‘Rithemetic” Gala taking place on our website at stfrancisellsworth.org/gala and Facebook page @stfrancisellsworth. On April 17, we will live stream our Grand Finale on our Facebook page at 7 pm. We encourage you to gather with family and friends that evening to enjoy a meal package catered by The Ridgetop. Meal packages will be available to purchase on our website soon. Thank you to those families that already signed up to donate an auction item, become a sponsor, make a monetary donation or volunteer your time! If you haven’t yet turned in your “Family Donation Form” please be sure to do so ASAP. For those interested in donating an auction item, there is an auction wish list posted on our website at stfrancisellsworth.org/gala. Many items on the auction wish list are linked to an Amazon wish list, which allows you to easily purchase the item through Amazon and have it shipped directly to our school. Sponsorships or monetary donations can also be made on our website or sent to the school. Lastly, all school families can bring their wine donations for the wine pull to the School Office by April 1. Thank you for supporting this vital fundraiser for our school! DATES TO REMEMBER: Feb 19 - Mar. 4 - Scholastic Virtual Book Fair Feb. 25 - Patience and Kindness Virtue Awards following Mass Feb. 26 - No School for 4YK ONLY Mar. 2 - Celebrate Dr. Seuss Mar. 5 - School Color Day Mar. 8-12 - Spring Break Mar. 17 - Screening Day - No School for 4YK ONLY Mar. 18 - First Communion Parent Meeting Mar. 18 - Home and School Nomination Forms Due Mar. 25 - Forgiveness Virtue Awards following Mass Mar. 26 - End of 3rd Quarter Mar. 26 - Diocesan Teacher In-Service (No School) Mar. 29 - Teacher In-Service (No School) Mar. 30 - Beginning of 4th Quarter Apr. 2 - No School Good Friday Apr 5 - No School (1st snow make up day) TBD Apr. 8 - Spring Picture Day Apr 11 - First Communion at 12:30pm Apr. 14 - Home & School Meeting at 7:00pm Apr. 13 - 17 - St. Francis School Virtual Gala May God Bless Our St. Francis Catholic School Families! St. Francis School ~ February Newsletter A Message from the Principal Happy February! This month brings so much hope and joy to our lives as we begin to prepare for the season of Lent. With Ash Wednesday being on the 17th, we have some time to prepare our hearts, our minds, and our spirits to receive the wonderful gift of renewal. Undoubtedly, this year has been a tough year for all of us. So many changes, unexpected trials and tribulations, and even moments of uncertainty in our faith. Nevertheless, I know that our Lord is still on the throne and will lead us through all doubt and sadness. I have witnessed God’s love, smiling down on our children, staff, and community as they have come to school and Mass with positive attitudes and hopeful intentions. We have all learned to adapt and to survive. Now, I am asking that we find ways to live out our traditions as we once did. Our feelings of joy, gratitude, and love for the life that Christ has given us is still there, even if things seemingly look different. Our hearts have not changed and for that we are blessed. My first week on the job as principal of St. Francis School has been wonderful; I am truly grateful! Thank you all for the warm welcome. I look forward to celebrating our Catholic Faith with the students and community during Catholic Schools Week. I am here to serve. Please let me know how I can support our St. Francis Community. In Christ, Dr. Clausell Second Grade Class Prayer Thank you God, Jesus, and Holy Spirit for all of the people you have given to us: Our grandparents, parents, families, friends, and teachers. We are also thankful for our pets, and the food and shelter that we have. We would like to pray for the people that have COVID, and for the people in Heaven. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen. PRAYER PARTNERS: Please join us as we lift up Mrs. Koch and our Second Grade students in prayer during the month of February. Samantha Augustine, Adeline Dopp, Ryland Hines, Theodore LaFave, Cooper Moldenhauer, Ella Murphy, Ellyse Nelson, Trystan O’Neil, Walter Rewolinski, Kate Rohl, and Lyla Soley Don’t worry about anything: instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Philippians 4:6 During the month of March, we will be lifting up Miss Miller and our First Grade students in prayer. FOLLOWING IN JESUS’ FOOTSTEPS VIRTUE AWARDS FOR BEING HELPFUL: Helpful – You find things that need to be done and do them. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16 Trent Acker, Adelyn Loberg, Trystan O'Neil, June Feuerhelm, Kate Nelson VIRTUE AWARDS FOR BEING HONEST: Honest – You tell the truth. Honest people will lead a full, happy life. Proverbs 28:20 Matthew Gaard, Kate Rohl, Holt Jacobson, Carter Moldenhauer, Landyn Gaard 4YK – CAUGHT SHOWING CHARACTER: Honest - Alton Matzek REGISTRATION UPDATE FOR NEXT YEAR: Registration forms for our present students will be sent home soon. ST. FRANCIS PRESCHOOL: St. Francis School will be offering three 3-year-old preschool class options next year; 3 day class M/W/F, 2 day class T/Th or a 5 day class M-F. Registration will open up Monday February 1st. More details can be found on our website! If you’d like more information please contact our school office at 715-273-4391. REMINDER ABOUT ABSENCES, APPOINTMENTS, LATE ARRIVALS: If your child will be absent due to illness or arriving late due to an early appointment, etc., please call the school office by 8:30 am. on the morning of the absence/late arrival. Because the answering machine is on 24 hours a day you will be able to call any time before 8:30 am. In addition, you are also required to send a dated and written note explaining the reason for the absence with your child on the day they return. According to diocesan directives, we must have a written excuse, indicating the date, reason for absence, and parent signature from the parent/guardian kept on file for each absence/late arrival or tardy. An email will also suffice. TUITION PAYMENTS DUE: Tuition statements are being sent home today for families who selected Plan 2, reminding you that payments were due January 15. If you haven’t sent your January payment, please do so by Wednesday, January 27. Thanks for your prompt attention to this financial responsibility. CHRISTMAS PROGRAM: Many thanks to Mrs. Penton and our students who performed a beautiful Christmas program called The Last Noel. We have DVD’s available to order: Christmas Program DVD copies are $15 each and Blu-ray copies will be $20 each. Christmas + Spring Programs DVD $25 and both on Blu-ray will be $35 Order forms were included in your monthly envelope in December. Please return by Wednesday, January 27th. NO 4YK CLASSES ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 29 or FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26: Our 4YK students will not have class on Friday, January 29 or Friday, February 26 as they will be following the district schedule for those days. SCHOOL COLOR DAYS - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5 and MARCH 5: Students are encouraged to dress in school colors, blue and white, on Friday, February 5 and Friday, March 5. Show your school pride! CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK - JANUARY 31 - FEBRUARY 6: We will join in the National observance of Catholic Schools Week. While we usually kick off this week with a special Mass and Open House, those events aren’t in the cards during this year of Covid 19. We will have a wonderful, Covidly responsible, Catholic Schools’ Week celebration at school with many fun activities February 1 - 5. A complete schedule of activities and dress themes for Catholic Schools Week is included in your monthly envelope today. NO SCHOOL - MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15: Students will not have class on Monday, February 15. This is a district-wide in-service day. SCHOLASTIC VIRTUAL BOOK FAIR FEBRUARY 19 - MARCH 4: St. Francis will be continuing the Book Fair Tradition. However, this year the fair will be held virtually. The fair runs February 19 - March 4. More information will be coming Mid-February. Thank you so much for helping us bring books to our library and classrooms as well as your home. D.A.R.E. STARTING FEBRUARY 18: Police Officer Chad Koranda, Pierce County D.A.R.E. School Resource Officer, will begin teaching the D.A.R.E (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) curriculum at St. Francis on February 18. The primary goal of D.A.R.E. is to teach effective peer resistance and refusal skills, so that adolescents can say “no” to drugs and to their friends who may want them to use drugs. The secondary goals of the program are to build students’ social skills and enhance their self-esteem, as these are believed to be linked to adolescent drug use. The curriculum is concentrated in the fifth grade with a 45 minute class once a week for 10 weeks. Grades K-4 will meet with Officer Chad as time permits. DR. SEUSS DAY – TUESDAY, MARCH 2: We will celebrate Dr. Theodore Seuss’ Birthday on Tuesday, March 2. Please wear comfy clothes or pajamas. SPRING BREAK – MARCH 8-12: Students will not have classes during the week of March 8-12 due to Spring Break. FIRST COMMUNION PARENT MEETING - MARCH 3: First Communion Parent Meeting will be Wednesday, March 3, 2021 from 5:45 to 6:45 pm in the St. Francis Church. This meeting is for parents only, whose children will be making their First Communion on April 11, 2021. SPRING BREAK – MARCH 8-12: Students will not have classes during the week of March 8-12 due to Spring Break. 2020-2021 YEARBOOK ORDERS: Yearbook Online Ordering is open! Visits https://ybpay.lifetouch.com to order. Our ID code is: 1934620. Last year there was a composite error that gave either a coupon or a yearbook to fix that error due to COVID. We are back to regular ordering. HOME AND SCHOOL ASSOCIATION NEWS HOME & SCHOOL MEETING - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4: Please join us for the Home and School Meeting on Thursday, February 4th at 7:00pm on Google Meet. Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ebr-saqf-sfx HAVE A SPORTING GOOD TIME CARNIVAL UPDATE: Please see the carnival informational sheets that are included in your monthly envelope today. You will find the Carnival Schedule of Events and a list of dates that local restaurants will be supporting our fundraiser by donating a part of their proceeds to St. Francis. Please send in to the office any pop, cereal or store bought desserts for the cake walk the kids will be doing in school the week of the carnival. Remember to register for the Medallion Hunt at https://one.bidpal.net/stfranciscarnival2021 ST. FRANCIS SCHOOL GALA – APRIL 13-17: You are invited to join us virtually for St. Francis School’s 15th annual Gala - “Readin’, ‘Riting, and ‘Rithemetic!” From April 13-17, we will showcase guest speakers, student videos, and school pictures on our website at stfrancisellsworth.org/gala and Facebook page @stfrancisellsworth. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to bid on the silent auction, ‘live’ auction, and classroom projects or make a donation directly to the fund-a-need and pledge drive on our website. On April 17, we encourage you to gather in small groups to enjoy a meal package catered by The Ridgetop and watch our Grand Finale at 7pm on our Facebook page. Enclosed in your white envelope today, please find a parent letter that outlines the ways that you can help make the Gala a success! We are asking each school family to donate at least one bottle of wine for a wine pull. In addition, we are asking each school family to volunteer their time, become a sponsor, make a monetary donation, or donate an item for the auctions. Please return the enclosed “Family Donation Form” in your child’s white envelope. Thank you for helping with our school’s largest fundraiser! CHURCH/COMMUNITY NEWS RECONCILIATION: First Reconciliation has been rescheduled for Thursday, January 28, 2021 at 6:00pm. DATES TO REMEMBER: Jan. 27 - DVD Orders Due Jan. 28 - Virtue Awards for being Honest and Helpful - Location TBD Jan. 29 - 4YK ONLY No School Jan. 31 - Feb. 6 - Catholic Schools Week and St Francis School Carnival activities Feb 4 - Home and School Meeting at 7:00pm Feb. 5 - School Color Day Feb. 15 - No School - Teacher In-Service Feb. 19 - Mar. 4 – Scholastic Book Fair Feb. 17 - Ash Wednesday Feb. 26 - 4YK ONLY No School Mar. 2 - Celebrate Dr. Seuss Mar. 3 - First Communion Parent Meeting Mar. 5 - School Color Day Mar. 8-12 - Spring Break |
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