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Newsletter – February 26, 2026

Dear St. Francis de Sales Parish School Families,

We are very proud of our students who represented St. Francis de Sales Parish School at the 2nd Annual Lakes Area Christian School (LACS) Spelling Bee!

The following students represented our school:

  • 3rd Grade: Grace Lynch and Ryan Reibel – Ryan earned 3rd place in the 3rd & 4th grade division
  • 4th Grade: Anne Marie Dempsey and Julia O’Connor
  • 5th Grade: Olivia Chamberlin and Sebastian Pankau – Sebastian got 4th place in the 5th & 6th grade group
  • 6th Grade: Lauren Cocroft and David Stroe – David took 1st place in the 5th & 6th grade division
  • 7th Grade: Cohen Hochstrasser and David Leonard – Cohen won 1st place in the 7th & 8th grade division
  • 8th Grade: Cedric Wollman and Lily Patrick

Schools participating in this year’s Spelling Bee included Delavan Christian, Faith Christian, First Lutheran School – Elkhorn, Mt. Zion Christian School, Our Redeemer Lutheran School, and St. Andrew Parish School.

We are excited to announce that St. Francis de Sales Parish School won 1st place overall at the Spelling Bee!

A special thank you to our parents for practicing with them, their encouragement and support, and helping get the students to and from the Spelling Bee, and to Vicky Froelicher, who worked as one of the judges.

Congratulations to all of our students for their hard work, dedication, and outstanding representation of our school!

Join us for our Home & School Dinner & Auction – Emerald Evening: Shining in Faith and Purpose on Saturday, March 14th! Monies raised from this event are essential to advancing our school’s mission. If you have not yet done so, purchase your tickets now to attend: don’t miss this inspiring night!

Our 50/50 Raffle is now live! We’re asking each family to sell at least two packs of tickets. Every ticket sold helps our students, strengthens programs, and makes a real impact. The Raffle directly supports our students and school, and we’ve added some exciting incentives to encourage everyone’s participation:

  • Individual Reward: Every family that sells at least 12 tickets and returns them by March 13th will earn a Casual Dress Day Dollar for each child.
  • Top Seller Grand Prize: The student or family who sells the most tickets overall will receive a $500 tuition credit for the 2026–27 school year.
  • Class Competition: The class with the highest average ticket sales per student will enjoy a celebratory Pizza Party lunch.
  • School-Wide Challenge: If we surpass $10,000 in total 50/50 Raffle sales, the top sellers in each grade will be selected to spray silly string or throw a pie at a teacher…or even the principal!

Your participation not only makes a difference for our school, but it also brings plenty of fun and friendly competition along the way!

Important 50/50 Raffle Details:

  • Pricing: $10 per ticket or 6 tickets for $50.
  • Deadline: All ticket stubs and money, sold or unsold, must be returned in the original envelope by Friday, March 13th.
  • Need More Tickets? Additional packs are available in the front office, or you may contact Traci to have more sent home.

The winning ticket will be drawn at Big Foot Country Club during the Dinner and Auction. The winner does not need to be present to win.

Thank you for being a part of our school community. Together, we can make this our most successful Raffle ever; let’s work hand in hand to achieve incredible results!

Dave Wieters

Principal

Sell 50/50 Raffle Tickets after mass!
Pick a shift that works for you on our Sign-Up Genius. Every ticket sold brings us closer to our goal and puts your family and class in the lead for these great rewards!

Sign Up Genius 50/50

Please note families are responsible for picking up the tickets from the office the Friday before and get any change that is needed.

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

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 3/16/26 by 9:00 AM, with the casual date on 3/18/26.
If you have questions, see Mrs. Vavrina — she’s happy to help!

Rooted in the history of the Eucharistic Congress, CRS Rice Bowl invites Catholics and faith communities in the United States to encounter God and our global family throughout Lent by practicing the pillars of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Lenten alms donated through CRS Rice Bowl support the work of CRS in more than 120 different countries each year. Twenty-five percent of donations to CRS Rice Bowl stay in the local diocese, supporting hunger and poverty alleviation efforts. Since its inception in 1975, CRS Rice Bowl has raised more than $350 million.  Thank you for your continued support for this mission.

2 Ways to turn in your Alms Collection

  1. Turn in your Rice Bowl money to the School/ Parish Office before April 10th.
  2. Send a check directly to: Catholic Relief Services:

CRS Rice Bowl P.O. Box 5200 Harlan, IA 51593-0700

CCHS Activities

  • Application Open –    As our 8th graders look ahead to high school, we encourage families to include Catholic Central in their plans by completing the online application for the 2026–27 school year. If you have questions about enrollment, please contact the CCHS admissions office at (262) 763-1506.

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Important Dates:

  • 2/27/2026 Stations of the Cross (6) 2:30 pm
  • 3/1/2026 Mother Son Bowling 2:00pm
  • 3/3/2026 Art/Lego Club 7:25am
  • 3/4/2026 Faculty Meeting 7:30 pm
  • 3/5/2026 Choir of Angels 8:00 am
  • 3/5/2026 Mass (2&6) 8:45
  • 3/5/2026 1st Communion Parent Meeting 6:00 pm
  • 3/5/2026 Little Mermaid 3:30 pm
  • 3/6/2026 Stations of the Cross (7) 2:30 pm
  • 3/6/2026 Little Mermaid 3:30 pm
  • 3/10/2026 Art/Lego Club 7:30am
  • 3/10/2026 Athletic Banquet 6:00 pm gym
  • 3/10/2026 Parish Council Meeting 6:00 pm
  • 3/11/2026 Casual Class Trip $2
  • 3/11/2026 Faculty Meeting 7:30 am
  • 3/11/2026 Battle of the books 8:00 am
  • 3/11/2026 Game Night 3:30pm parish center
  • 3/11/2026 School Advisory Mtg. 6:00 pm
  • 3/11/2026 Little Mermaid 3:30 pm
  • 3/12/2026 Choir of Angels 8:00 am
  • 3/12/2026 DAR Citizenship Award 1:00 pm
  • 3/12/2026 Little Mermaid 3:30 pm
  • 3/13/2026 End of Qtr. 3
  • 3/13/2026 FIAT Earth Day Dress Day $1
  • 3/14/2026 SFDS Annual Auction
  • 3/15/2026 Rel. Ed 9:00 am
  • 3/15/2026 HS Rel. Ed 6:00 pm
  • 3/16/2026 RaiseRight Order Due
  • 3/17/2026 Art/ Lego Club 7:30 am
  • 3/18/2026 Faculty Meeting 7:30 am
  • 3/18/2025 3 & 4 LG Lanes for PE 12:45 pm
  • 3/18/2026 Little Mermaid 3:30 pm
  • 3/19/2026 Choir of Angels 8:00 am
  • 3/19/2026 Mass (8) 8:45 am
  • 3/19/2026 Little Mermaid 3:30 pm
  • 3/20/2026 End Qtr. 3
  • 3/20/2026 FIAT Earth Day Dress $1         
  • 3/20/2026 Living Stations 2:00 pm
  • 3/23-3/27 SPRING BREAK
  • 3/30/2026 Return to School