Dear St. Francis de Sales Parish School Families,
Join us for our Home & School Dinner & Auction – Emerald Evening: Shining in Faith and Purpose on Saturday, March 14th. Events like this do more than raise money: they bring our school family together in support of the mission we share for our students, staff, and school.
This year, we have received an extraordinary gift of generosity. A private donor has pledged to match every dollar raised, up to $100,000, in support of St. Francis de Sales Parish School. This is more than a matching gift; it is a challenge to our community to step forward in faith and generosity.
Funds raised this year will support our key investments in advanced classroom technology. This includes providing teachers with new MacBooks and installing interactive panels in classrooms to boost student engagement. A large portion of the proceeds will also go toward outfitting both existing and new classrooms and establishing our innovative STREAM Lab. This state-of-the-art facility will offer students hands-on learning experiences in Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics, enriching their educational journey.
The STREAM Lab will allow our students to engage in creative problem-solving and innovation. Some of the items we are looking to purchase include:
There’s still time to participate in our 50/50 Raffle! We ask each family to sell at least two packs of tickets. Each ticket sold directly benefits our students and enhances the programs and opportunities we offer at school.
To make it even more fun, we’ve added a few incentives:
Important 50/50 Raffle Details:
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.
Your participation not only makes a difference for our school, but it also brings plenty of fun and friendly competition along the way!
Construction is progressing on the new school building expansion, with workers carefully laying concrete masonry units to form the foundation walls. A long wall is already partially constructed, with blocks stacked and aligned. Excavated trenches around the walls indicate that this foundation work is happening below ground level. These efforts are laying the solid base that will support the rest of the structure.
Strikes, Spares, and Smiles: Mother-Son Bowling Fun! Pins flew, and laughter echoed at Lake Geneva Lanes last weekend as our St. Francis de Sales Parish School moms and sons hit the lanes for an afternoon of bowling fun! From high-fives after strikes to cheering through a few gutter balls, the event was full of friendly competition, silly moments, and lots of smiles. It was the perfect way to enjoy some quality family time, and memories were definitely “bowled” into the books! A big thank you to everyone who came out!
Have a great weekend!
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!
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
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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.
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CRS Rice Bowl P.O. Box 5200 Harlan, IA 51593-0700
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