Dear St. Francis de Sales Parish School Families,
I want to share an update about our school calendar. A last-minute opportunity has opened for our teachers to receive professional development on our new ViewSonic interactive panels. These panels represent a major investment in classroom instruction, and this training will help ensure our teachers utilize them fully to improve student learning.
Because of this opportunity, St. Francis de Sales Parish School will hold a Professional Development Day on Friday, February 20th, and students will not attend school that day. Lake Geneva Schools are already scheduled to be off for their own professional development on the same day, which hopefully helps reduce disruption for families with students in multiple school systems.
We also include emergency days in our school calendar, and using one for this training will not impact the end of the school year or require adding extra school days.
I understand schedule changes can be inconvenient, and I truly appreciate your flexibility. Please know that decisions like this are always made with your child’s learning experience in mind. This training will directly support more engaging, effective instruction in our classrooms.
I’m excited to announce that re-enrollment for the 2026–27 school year is now open at St. Francis de Sales Parish School!
Each year, our families help make SFDS a special place focused on faith, academic excellence, leadership development, and community. Re-enrolling early not only secures your child’s spot for next year but also helps our school plan effectively for the future.
Your early re-enrollment helps us make smarter decisions that directly benefit your children and our entire SFDS community.
We are thrilled to share that the new classroom additions to our school are on schedule to be completed before the start of the new school year, giving our students enhanced learning spaces. One of the highlights will be a new, dedicated STREAM Lab, designed to strengthen instruction in science, technology, religion, engineering, arts, and math while encouraging creativity, collaboration, and problem-solving across all grade levels.
Please note that tuition rates for the 2026–27 school year will be finalized next week. Families will be notified as soon as they are approved and posted.
Thank you for continuing to choose St. Francis de Sales School. Your commitment allows us to grow, improve, and remain a vibrant Catholic learning community.
To celebrate St. Valentine’s Day, students at St. Francis de Sales are invited to wear casual red or pink on Friday, February 13th. Please ensure all outfits comply with our school dress code. Staff members can ask students to change out of anything inappropriate or too distracting for class. We look forward to a fun and festive day celebrating friendship and kindness!
Have a great three-day weekend!
Dave Wieters
Principal
REMINDER!
Today 2/5/2026 is early dismissal at 1:00pm with bussing and no aftercare!
Tomorrow 2/6/2026 is NO SCHOOL/Teacher In-Service
Yearbook Orders:
It is time to order your yearbook! 8th graders DO NOT need to order!!
Click the link below to order. Store closes on Friday May 1st.
https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order/SelectStudent?isAdvertisementOnly=False
Boys B Johnny Z Tournament
SFDS SKI Nights at Grand Geneva
Your dates are Wednesdays, January 7th to February 11th of 2026
Registration Link: St. Francis de Sales School
Parent Link: St. Francis de Sales Parents
The Mountain Top website link: https://www.grandgeneva.com/ski-snow-sports/lift-tickets?keyword=LiftTickets
TAX Information
Do you need your TADS Tuition information for taxes? Log into TADS and print the paid tuition for 2025 tax report.
Raise Right isn’t just for gifts — it’s the easiest way to support SFDS all year long! Sign up today and shop anytime with instant e-cards, using your credit card or bank account for quick checkout. Need physical gift cards? Just order on the dates listed in the Important Notes section below or on the school calendar.
School Code: LE8L45FD2L91L
https://www.raiseright.com/shop
Next Order is 2/16/26 by 9:00 AM, with the casual date on 2/17/26.
If you have questions, see Mrs. Vavrina — she’s happy to help!
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