Newsletter-November 5, 2018

​Dear St. Francis School Families,                                                                                  November 5, 2018
 
4th Grade Prayer
 
Dear Father,
You have blessed us in so many beautiful ways each and every day!
Thank you for providing us with all that we need.
Help us to remember to treat each other with love and respect.  Amen
 
Please join us in prayer for our 4th Grade Class
 
We all need to seek God in prayer with our joys, worries, and thankful moments.  Thank you for being Prayer Partner for our school.  This week we will be lifting up our 4th Grade Class in prayer ~ Cayman, Evan, Bethany, Sienna, Reese, Darien, Jack, Rowan, Max, Shelby, Atlanta, Vincent, Jordyn, Rosemary, Kyle, and Gavin.
 
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us.  
1 John 5:14
 
PRAYER PARTNERS:  Next week, we will join together in prayer for our 3rd Grade students.
 
 VIRTUE AWARDS FOR BEING DILIGENT:                                                                         
Diligent – I start fast, work hard, and finish strong.
The hand of the diligent will rule.   Proverbs 12:24
 
Ellyse, Tate, Charlie, Evelyn, Darien, and Carter
 
VIRTUE AWARDS FOR BEING GENTLE:
Gentle – I speak quietly and touch softly
The Fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Galatians 5:22
 
Adeline, Ben, Ellie, Amelia, Sienna, and Carly
 
4YK – CAUGHT SHOWING CHARACTER:
Diligent - Adelyn
Gentle - Atticus
 
ST. FRANCIS SCHOOL GALA – THANK YOU!  Thank you to all the students, parents, teachers, staff members, and volunteers who made this year’s “Moonlight Masquerade” a success.  It was a wonderful evening celebrating our school and raising essential funds for its operation.  Final numbers are still being calculated and we will update you with fundraising totals soon.  A happy and heartfelt thank you from the 2018 Gala Committee!
 
ONLINE JMC SOFTWARE PROGRAM: Log in to our online JMC Software Program at https://stfrancis.onlinejmc.com
and check out these great resources for parents!

• Lunch Account Balance
• Tuition Balance
• Student’s Grades (Grades 3-5)
• Eagle’s Nest Account
• Customize Alerts for your Family
• Update your Families Information as needed (ex. address or phone number)

 
Parent Portal Introduction Video Link:  https://youtu.be/0anJtmzTMZ8
Your username is your last name and your password was set up or confirmed at the beginning of the school year when you completed our online registration process. If you forgot your password, you may now reset it in a few easy steps. 
If you have any questions, please call the school office.
 
 
THANKSGIVING VACATION - NOVEMBER 21-23:  There will be no school on Wednesday, November 21 through Friday, November 23 for Thanksgiving Vacation.  Classes will resume again on Monday, November 26.
 
SCHOOL COLORS DAY - DECEMBER 7:  Students are encouraged to dress in school colors, blue and white, on the first Friday of the month, December 7.  Show your school pride!
 
CHRISTMAS PROGRAM - DECEMBER 13:  Grades K-5 will present our annual Christmas Program on Thursday, December 13 at 6:00 p.m. in our church.  We will have a reception in the parish hall immediately following the program.  Each family is asked to bring some type of food (cookies, bars, cheese & crackers, etc.) for this reception.
            A dress rehearsal will be held Wednesday, December 12 at 1:30 p.m.  This is open to anyone who would like
to attend.
 
4YK WINTER PROGRAM - DECEMBER 20:  Our 4YK students will present a Winter Program to their parents and guests on Thursday, December 20.  Our 4YK students and their parents are invited to join us for breakfast before the program.   More information including your RSVP for breakfast will be sent out with our newsletter on Monday, November 26.
 
CHRISTMAS VACATION:  Students will be dismissed at 3:25 on Friday, December 21 for Christmas vacation. Classes will resume on Thursday, January 3.
 
HEAD LICE:  Please continue to do your part to prevent the spread of lice by checking your child(ren) daily for the next few weeks, and on a regular basis thereafter.  If you should discover a case of head lice, be sure to follow a recommended treatment plan and notify the school office.
 
ST. FRANCIS HOME AND SCHOOL SCHWAN’S CAMPAIGN:  Just in time for the Holidays!  Please show your support for St. Francis School by adding our new Schwan's Campaign Code (#42263) to all your purchases.  If you buy a $25 gift certificate, $10 automatically comes back to St. Francis School, plus 20% of all purchases!  This is for both new and existing customers.  If you've used before, just switch to the new code.  All of your purchases will give back to the kids!  We appreciate your support!  Thank you!!
 
ORDER ONLINE
1. Visit https://www.schwans-cares.com/campaigns/42263-st-francis-school 
2. Click "Shop Now". 
3. Select team member (if applicable). 
4. Start Shopping 
 
ORDER BY PHONE:
Call 1-855-870-7208 and provide Campaign ID:  42263 - The Campaign runs until February 1, 2019.
 
DATES TO REMEMBER: 
Nov. 5 - Beginning of 2nd Quarter
Nov. 10 - Ellsworth Wrestling Clinic at the EHS (Grades K-5th)
Nov. 12 - Ellsworth Youth Wrestling Registration from 6:00-8:00pm at the EMS (Grades K-5th)
Nov. 21, 22, 23 - Thanksgiving Vacation
Nov. 28 - Attentive Virtue Awards following Mass
Nov. 29 - Home and School Meeting
Dec. 2 - Ellsworth Dance Team Holiday Clinic at the EES (Grades K-8th)
Dec. 7 - School Color Day
Dec. 12 - Dress Rehearsal (Christmas Program) at 1:30pm
Dec. 13 - Christmas Program at 6:00pm
Dec. 19 - Obedient and Content Virtue Awards following Mass
Dec. 20 - 4YK Winter Program at 8:30am
Dec. 24 - Jan. 2 - Christmas Vacation
Jan. 3 - Classes Resume
 
God’s Grace Be With You and please call or e-mail if you have questions: 715-273-4391 cbuckel@stfrancisellsworth.org
 
Chuck Buckel
Principal