09/18/2025
Dear St. Francis de Sales Parish School Families,
The safety and well-being of our students, staff, and parish community remain our top priority. We are continually reviewing and enhancing our security measures to ensure that everyone feels safe while learning, praying, and gathering together. I want to share with you several updates regarding school safety:
o Police Presence during our School Masses: We are grateful for the partnership of local law enforcement, who provide a visible and reassuring presence during our school Masses.
o Security Personnel: We are in talks to add additional security staff to help monitor and ensure safety during our school Masses and parish events.
o WAVE Radio System: We are upgrading our internal communication with a new WAVE Radio system. The WAVE system is an emergency communication tool that allows our school and parish staff to instantly connect with first responders in the event of a critical incident occurring. Unlike regular radios, it operates through a secure digital network and can send alerts across radios, cell phones, and computers. In the event of an emergency, whether medical, weather-related, or safety-based, everyone who needs to know is notified immediately, and help can be coordinated without delay.
o Security Cameras: Through a generous donation, we are purchasing new 4K high-resolution cameras with AI recognition to provide greater coverage of entrances, hallways, and parish grounds. The AI technology allows for improved monitoring by detecting unusual activity and alerting staff more quickly. The system is also accessible remotely, allowing school and parish administration to monitor activity from home. All footage is securely stored and used solely for safety purposes, ensuring the privacy of students, parishioners, and visitors while maintaining a safe and secure environment.
We thank you for your ongoing support, prayers, and trust as we work together to keep St. Francis de Sales Parish School a safe and welcoming place for all.
Please make plans to join us at the St. Francis de Sales Parish Festival, which will be held on Sunday, September 28th, from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm. St. Francis de Sales Parish School thrives because of the generous support of our parish. The Parish Festival is an excellent opportunity for our school families to show their appreciation, connect with fellow parishioners, and enjoy a day of fun, food, and fellowship. An event of this size needs plenty of volunteers. Here is the signup link if you would like to volunteer: St. Francis de Sales Parish Festival
We hope to see all our school parents and families there!
We’re thrilled to announce that our new school addition is set to break ground in October! We are actively collaborating with all partners, including Scherrer Construction, to prepare for four new classrooms. This expansion is about more than just space: It’s a continued commitment to our school mission of Building in Faith, Growing in Knowledge.
Speaking of our friends at Scherrer Construction, they recently donated a Buddy Bench to the school. Scherrer Construction provides Buddy Benches to schools across Wisconsin, aiming to promote kindness, inclusion, and friendship on playgrounds. These benches serve as a safe place for students to sit if they’re feeling lonely or need a friend, signaling to others to come alongside them with a welcoming heart. It’s also an excellent place for parents to hang out as their children play on the playground. Thank you for the generous donation!
Dave Wieters
Principal
School pictures are ready!
To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student’s student ID number which in the email with your pictures.
All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card.
More about the Smilesafe program here.
Thank you!
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 Wednesday, October 1st at 6:00pm in the 6th grade room. See Flyer for details
Seal A Smile! 10/6 & 10/7
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
Fall Festival! This Sunday 9/28/2025
Join us for our family friendly Fall Festival!
September 28th Noon – 5pm
FUN, FOOD, GAMES AND ENTERTAINMENT!
Win a class lunch with Mr. Wieters!
Watch Mr. Deane make Cotton Candy!
Fall Festival Sign up Genius
Click here to sign up!
Sunday 9/28 School Mass
On Sunday, September 28, at the 9:00 am Mass, the students of St. Francis de Sales School will be leading the liturgy. Students will be needed for the readings, petitions, psalm, servers, greeters, and song announcer.
Please submit the sign-up sheet that was sent home & attached here back to your teacher by Monday, September 22
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: 10/20/25 by 9:00am
Casual date: 10/22/2025
See Mrs. Vavrina for more information.
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