09/4/2025
Dear St. Francis de Sales School Families,
In light of last Wednesday’s tragic shooting in Minneapolis, I want to take a moment to share how we are working to ensure the continued safety and well-being of our students and staff here at St. Francis de Sales.
Over the past week, I’ve had good conversations with our School Resource Officer, Aaron Greetham, and Lake Geneva Chief of Police, Ed Gritzner, along with Father Ray, the staff, and the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Together, we discussed ways to strengthen our safety procedures and preparedness further. I want to assure you that the City of Lake Geneva Police Department is committed to being proactive, not reactive, when it comes to our school safety.
To provide you with a better picture, I am including a Letter from the City of Lake Geneva Chief of Police Ed Gritzner:
Dear Parents, Guardians, and School Staff,
The safety of our students and educators remains one of our highest priorities at the City of Lake Geneva Police Department. I want to assure you that we are proactive and not waiting for a crisis to prepare — we have already established policies, procedures, and regular training designed to keep our schools safe. Our officers are well-staffed, well-trained, and well-equipped to respond to any emergency that may arise. In addition, we maintain strong partnerships with neighboring jurisdictions and statewide agencies, ensuring that additional resources are available whenever needed.
During the school year, you will see our officers maintaining an increased presence around school zones as part of our routine patrol. On Thursdays, we will also have extra coverage during the 8:45 am School Mass to provide additional reassurance. Beyond the uniforms and badges, many of our officers are also parents, neighbors, and friends who live right here in this community. We share the same vested interest in the well-being of our schools because these are the same schools our own children attend.
This is our community, and protecting it is both our responsibility and our privilege. You can feel confident knowing that your police department is present, prepared, and fully committed to the safety of your children, their educators, and the greater school community.
Sincerely,
Ed Gritzner
Chief of Police / Parent
We are also continuing to contact other individuals and agencies as we work to strengthen our existing safety policies and procedures.
At St. Francis de Sales Parish School, we are deeply grateful for the support of Father Ray, our dedicated teachers and staff, the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, and the City of Lake Geneva Police Department. Together, we are committed to providing a safe, faith-filled environment where children can learn, grow, and feel cared for.
Please continue to keep our school, our community, and all those affected by recent events in your prayers.
Dave Wieters
Principal
Lemonade Thank you
Thank you to everyone who made our 3rd annual SFDS Lemonade Stand such a success! Thank you to everyone who came to help sell, made baked goods or posters for advertising, and those who couldn’t make it that made generous donations to help support!
I really wanted to recognize our students for all the teamwork they showed on Saturday! They ran the entire stand this year and did a great job! Our total sales were around $900.
Way to go SFDS!!!
Safeguarding is a MUST!
Interested in volunteering in the class? Attending a field trip or class party? We will be hosting a Safeguarding class on October 1st at 6:00pm in the 6th grade room. See Flyer for details
Family Pick 2
The kickoff to the 2025/2026 school year is right around the corner and Home and School is beginning to plan for the exciting things that the new school year will bring. As such, I wanted to send out a request for families to complete the attached Volunteer “Pick 2” form. You can find the google form version here: https://forms.gle/nZnxgm6cR1RxQU1T6
Please take a few minutes in the coming days to fill out this form and let us know what activities you would like to participate in for the upcoming school year. There is a brief description of the events/volunteer opportunities. We ask each family to sign up for 2, but we welcome you to sign up for as many as you would like! If you have any questions please reach out to homeandschoolpresident@sfdslg.org.
Spirit Wear Store is open!
Closes 9/14/2025 11:59pm
http://stores.inksoft.com/st_francis_de_sales
New School Year Paperwork- Paper copies available in the office.
Just let me know if you need them sent home.
Please use the following guide as to what you need to fill out:
Emergency form
Confidential Family/Student Info: ONLY IF NEEDED
Medication forms: ONLY IF NEEDED
Consent for video/photo use
Handbook acknowledgement
Technology
Internet Access
Home Language Survey
Physical: ALL ATHLETES contact me if you are unsure if your student need s updated one.
Picture Day Wednesday 9/16/2025
Picture Day is coming up soon, and we’re excited to capture these special memories with your child!
Please remember that Picture Day is considered a dressy day. Students are welcome to wear dress clothes for their photo and may remain in them throughout the day or change back into their regular school uniform afterward.
A few quick reminders:
Thank you for helping us make Picture Day a success!
Seal A Smile!
OPEN ARMS FREE CLINIC is offering a preventive dental sealant program for ALL children in ALL GRADES. This program is funded by the Wisconsin Seal-A-Smile, a collaborative program of Children’s Health Alliance of Wisconsin and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. A licensed dental provider will come to the school to provide the sealant program at no charge to you. The program includes: assessment to determine if sealants can be done, sealants if appropriate, fluoride treatments and tooth brushing instructions with a new toothbrush. A follow-up letter will be sent home to describe what was completed and what is recommended for future needs. All procedures will follow recommendations from the American Dental Association and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s recommendations for school based dental sealant programs. Use the following links to register or fill out the attached forms.
ENGLISH: https://forms.myupdox.com/form/110034
SPANISH: https://forms.myupdox.com/form/110351
The date will be available soon!
Fall Festival
9-25-25 see flyer for details!
Facebook Reviews! Keep them coming!
We would like to keep Parent Reviews active on Facebook. We can’t do this without your help!
If you wouldn’t mind taking a minute to email me “Why did you choose SFDS for your student?” I would greatly appreciate it! It’s your voices new families want to hear!
Summer Ordering Raise Right (not just for gifts)
Sign up today and purchase anytime, e-cards and pay via credit card or bank account! To order physical cards on the date specified listed at the bottom of page in important notes or on the school calendar.
https://www.raiseright.com/shop school code: LE8L45FD2L91L
Remember it’s not just for gifts!
Order date: 9/15/25 by 9:00am
Casual date: 9/17/2025
See Mrs. Vavrina for more information.
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