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Tuesday Newsletter – February 26, 2025

Will be here in March to offer preventive dental sealant for all children of all grades. 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 descript what was complete and what...
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Tuesday Newsletter – February 18, 2025

This Thursday we have parent teacher conferences starting at 1:20 pm. Early release at 1:00 pm with busing and there NO aftercare. OptionC is now open for conference sign up. 
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Tuesday Newsletter – February 11, 2025

Join us for an evening of fun & fellowship to raise funds for our school! Lucky Hearts & Blessed Future When: Saturday, 3/15/2025 Time: 5:00pm-10:00pm Where: Lake Geneva Yacht Club We look forward to seeing you!
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Tuesday Newsletter – February 4, 2025

2024-25 Re-Registrations Re-Registration forms went home last Tuesday. Please check your child’s backpack/folders for the form (orange paper). To secure your spot for the upcoming year, return by Wed 2/12. If you need another copy please let me know.
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Tuesday Newsletter – January 28, 2024

Happy Catholic Schools Week! Friday 1/31/2025 is an EARLY RELEASE 1:00 with bussing/NO AFTERCARE!
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January 14, 2025

Chili Cook Off THIS SATURDAY 1/18/2025.Would you like to participate or volunteer in the SFDS Parish Chili Cook Off?
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Newsletter – January 7, 2025

Ski season is upon us! Join us Wednesdays after school starting in January. Discounted rates for students and student parents January 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, February 5th and 12th.
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Tuesday Newsletter – December 17, 2024

Wednesday, Dec. 18 @ 6:00 pm is our annual School Christmas Concert. All grades are participating from PreK all the way through 8th grade. Attendance is mandatory so if your student is unable to attend please let me know. 
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Tuesday Newsletter – December 10, 2024

Thank you to all our volunteers, students, staff, families, and parishioners for all coming together to celebrate our wonderful Advent Breakfast! 
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Tuesday Newsletter – December 3, 2024

Please join us for a breakfast buffet with pancakes, eggs, bacon, fruit and kringle. There will be a 50/50 raffle, student made ornaments, and pictures with SANTA! We hope to see you there!
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Newsletter – November 26, 2024

This year we will again support the Human Concerns drives they have in Advent.  Flyer is attached with all of the donation information.
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Newsletter – November 12, 2024

Thank you to Mrs. Kayser for putting together our Veterans Day Assembly! Staff and students did a wonderful job planning and performing for the Veterans that were present.  What a great way for us to honor those who have served this great country.
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Newsletter – November 5, 2024

Our next Home and School meeting will be Thursday, November 7 at 3:45PM. This will be a full meeting- we will be discussing all our Christmas and holiday plans.
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Newsletter – October 29, 2024

Our Veterans Day mass and assembly is quickly approaching. If you or a member of your family has served in the military, we would like to honor you. Join us for Mass on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 8:45 am followed by a performance by the school children. Please fill out the form at the bottom...
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Newsletter – October 22, 2024

This Thursday, October 24th is the Annual School Halloween Party. The party is being held in the Parish Center from 5:30 PM - 9 PM. Join us for music, games, food and fellowship. All are encouraged to dress up!
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Newsletter – October 15, 2024

MOD Pizza Dine Out THIS Wednesday 10/16/2024 - 8th grade fundraiser – order from MOD Pizza and 20% of your bill will be donated to the class of 2025 trip!
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Newsletter – October 8, 2024

Home and School and I are excited to invite you to our 2024 Catholic Schools Walk. We are planning on doing a Luminary Walk and Dinner on Saturday October 19th after 5:15 which is celebrated by the 4th grade. See the attached flyer for details and even more details to come.
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Newsletter – October 1, 2024

The Catholic Central Theater Association Invites YOU to audition for their February 2025 production of Annie! Auditions are open to all CCHS students and 3rd-8th grade girls and 6th-8th grade boys.
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Newsletter – September 24, 2024

St. Francis de Sales annual Fall Festival is Sunday, Sept. 29, and planning is in full swing for a fun-filled day. The Festival will offer games for children, music, dancing and wonderful food. You can help make this year’s event better than ever by donating items for our fund-raising activities.
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Newsletter – September 10, 2024

St. Francis de Sales annual Fall Festival is Sunday, Sept. 29, and planning is in full swing for a fun-filled day. The Festival will offer games for children, music, dancing and wonderful food.  You can help make this year’s event better than ever by donating items for our fund-raising activitie
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Newsletter – September 3, 2024

Picture Day! Wednesday 9/11 You may wear a dressy outfit (no casual) or uniform for pictures. Retakes are scheduled for Tuesday 10/8
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Tuesday Newsletter – August 27, 2024

Thank you to all the Students and Families who came out to help and support our school last Saturday during the 2nd annual SFDS Lemonade Stand! Our students worked very hard! What a success it was, we raised over $1,000.00 to go towards our teachers and staff for their Fun Tee Shirts this school year!
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Tuesday Newsletter- August 20, 2024

Please join us for our back to school night on Thursday 8/22/2024 at 6:00pm. We will be starting the evening in the parish center promptly at 6:00pm, then we will be heading over to the school to meet our teachers, drop off supplies, and enjoy an ice cream social in the gym provided by H &...
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Tuesday Newsletter – August 13, 2024

Back to School Night Please join us for our back to school night on 8/22/2024 at 6:00pm. We will be starting the evening in the parish center promptly at 6:00pm and then move to the gym
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Tuesday Newsletter, August 6, 2024

Welcome to the Tuesday Newsletter that comes out once a week (typically Tuesday). This is where all up to date information can be found.
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Tuesday Newsletter – June 4, 2024

Summer Solutions If any of your parents are interested in purchasing Summer Solutions for their child here is the link. They will be able to pay for it and have it shipped directly to them. They will want to order the grade their child is currently in, not the grade they are entering. https://www.summersolutions.net/subjects/math
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Tuesday Newsletter – May 28, 2024

Mrs. Patrick and Mrs. Lazzaroni are hosting a second SFDS Game night on Tuesday, May 28th from 3:30-4:30 in the Parish Center. We will have a variety of games for students in PK-8th grade to come and play. Families are able to bring PK-8th grade students to have a fun afternoon playing games.
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Tuesday Newsletter – May 21, 2023

Summer Solutions If any of your parents are interested in purchasing Summer Solutions for their child here is the link. They will be able to pay for it and have it shipped directly to them.  They will want to order the grade their child is currently in, not the grade they are entering. 
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Tuesday Newsletter – May 7, 2023

Flowers Needed Thursday, May 9, we will have MayCrowning. We honor Mary during May for her role as Jesus’ mother and for her example to us. A representative from each class will bring up a bouquet of flowers during the procession to be placed in front of the statue of Mary. Please bring in a...
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Tuesday Newsletter – April 30, 2024

5K Run/Walk We still need volunteers!! Please reach out to with any questions 5k@sfdslg.org Here is the link to sign up to volunteer! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044CA4AD28A2F85-49418543-roadrunner
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Tuesday Newsletter – April 24, 2024

Join us to experience some fantastic creations, make some art, or build with Legos. Listen to our Lego Club and Art students as they explain what they have created.
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Tuesday Newsletter – April 16, 2024

ORDERING IS NOW OPEN! Link closes Sunday 5/12/2024.Please use this link to order your 2023-2024 school yearbook! Online orders only!
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Tuesday Newsletter – April 9, 2024

Raise Right (SCRIP not just for gifts) Next order date: Tuesday 4/16/2024 by 9:00am Casual date: Tuesday 4/30/2024 Sign up today and purchase e-cards and pay via credit card or bank account! https://www.raiseright.com/shop school code: LE8L45FD2L91LS See Mrs. Vavrina for more information. School Year to date we have earned $1029.21! It’s that easy! As always...
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Tuesday Newsletter – April 2, 2024

Students have been busy making a variety of creations such as a giant monster with arms, leprechaun traps, and a lighthouse. As the students continue to learn how to work with motors and construct with even weight distributions so their builds stand on their own with height. Other students are using their creative skills to...
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Tuesday Newsletter – March 19, 2024

Students have been busy making a variety of creations such as a giant monster with arms, leprechaun traps, and a lighthouse. As the students continue to learn how to work with motors and construct with even weight distributions so their builds stand on their own with height. Other students are using their creative skills to...
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Tuesday Newsletter – March 12, 2024

We are so thankful that so many of you have already re registered for next year.  We have begun open enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year and our 4K class only has two spots left! If you have another child that you would like to enroll for next year and didn't include them on your registration...
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Tuesday Newsletter – March 5, 2024

We are so thankful that so many of you have already re registered for next year. We have begun open enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year and our 4K class only has two spots left! If you have another child that you would like to enroll for next year and didn't include them on your...
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Tuesday Newsletter – February 27, 2024

Just a friendly reminder to sell those raffle tickets! Each family should have received an envelope with 2 books/6 tickets each that went home last Friday. They can be turned in at any time up until this Friday, March 1st. The class with the most ticket sales will receive a pizza party, and the student...
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Tuesday Newsletter – February 20, 2024

We are so thankful that so many of you have already re registered for next year. We have begun open enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year and our 4K class only has two spots left! If you have another child that you would like to enroll for next year and didn't include them on your...
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Tuesday Newsletter – February 13, 2024

You’re Invited! Please join us March 2nd for the 2024 SFdS Benefit at the Lake Geneva Yacht Club. We need all hands on deck at our biggest fundraiser of the year to raise funds in support of our students, teachers and school building. (Adults only) all friends of SFdS are invited and encouraged to attend,...
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Tuesday Newsletter – February 6, 2024

Registration for new families opens Monday 2/19/2024 It is time for us to re-register our current students for the 2024-2025 school year. Re-Registration/Registration Information: Please update any information on your family Option C re-registration form. If applicable, add a child's name, birthday and grade level at the bottom of this page that you would like...
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Newsletter – February 2, 2024

This year the auction committee will be purchasing items needed to complete the class baskets that are bid on as part of the live auction at the 2024 Auction. We are asking each family to help contribute with a suggested amount of $20.00, though no amount is too small! All donations need to be turned...
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Newsletter – January 24, 2024

It is time for us to re-register our current students for the 2024-2025 school year. Registration forms will be sent home on a green piece of paper on Wednesday 1/24/2024. Re-Registration/Registration Information: Please update any information on your family Option C re-registration form. If applicable, add a child's name, birthday and grade level at the...
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Newsletter – January 16, 2024

This Wednesday, we are planning to hold this month’s Home & School meeting at 6:30 at the Grand Geneva ski hill lodge. Please join us to discuss Catholic Schools’ week (starting Monday Jan 29), plans for class contributions to the auction (March 2nd at the Lake Geneva Yacht Club!) and other items. We’d love to...
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Newsletter – January 9, 2024

You’re Invited! Please join us March 2nd for the 2024 SFdS Benefit at the Lake Geneva Yacht Club. We need all hands on deck at our biggest fundraiser of the year to raise funds in support of our students, teachers and school building. (Adults only) all friends of SFdS are invited and encouraged to attend,...
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Newsletter – January 2, 2024

Auction Information You’re Invited! Please join us March 2nd for the 2024 SFdS Benefit at the Lake Geneva Yacht Club. We need all hands on deck at our biggest fundraiser of the year to raise funds in support of our students, teachers and school building. (Adults only) all friends of SFdS are invited and encouraged...
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Newsletter – December 19, 2023

Tomorrow will be a Christmas Casual. Red, Green, or Christmas tops and a casual bottom. It is a Mass day so please no sweat pants or PJ pants.
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Newsletter – December 12, 2023

Auction Information - All hands on deck! Hopefully you’ll be a part of our crew at the Lake Geneva Yacht Club on March 2nd, 2024!
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Newsletter – December 5, 2023

Christmas Parade - Thank you Gaura Family for Coordinating! The St Francis float in the Lake Geneva Electric Parade was so much fun! Special thanks go to the Sivak’s and Rocko’s for helping assemble the float the night before. Also thank you to the many families that came to ride! We had so many that...
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Newsletter – November 28, 2023

Christmas Parade on December 2nd St. Francis has a float in the Lake Geneva Electric Parade, with the theme “Storybook of Christmas”. There will be a float building on the 1st and the actual parade on the 2nd. If your family and St. Francis student would like to participate in either event, please fill out...
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Newsletter – November 14, 2023

MOD Pizza Fundraiser 8th Grade Class of 2024 Make it a PIZZA night! Take a night off from cooking for a good cause. Dine out at MOD pizza on Tuesday, November 14 to benefit the 8th grade class trip to Boston. Order online using MODGIVES20 or show the attached flyer on your phone. Thank you...
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Tuesday Newsletter – November 7, 2023

egistration for Conferences is now open for Pre-k -5th grade until Wed. 11/15/23. Please log into your PARENT Portal and sign up. If you forgot your log in information please let me know.
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Tuesday Newsletter – October 31, 2023

Our Veterans Day mass and assembly is quickly approaching. If you or a member of your family has served in the military, we would like to honor you. Join us for Mass on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 8:45 am followed by a performance by the school children. Please fill out the form at the bottom...
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Tuesday Newsletter – October 24, 2023

On Friday 10/20/23 our staff and students completed our annual Soles Walk with music, friends and family. This fundraiser was a huge success in past years, and this year we are trying to raise $30,000 for our school. Every cent of this fundraiser stays directly at our school to benefit our children. If you are...
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Newsletter – October 17, 2023

It's October and you know what that means....it's time to get your "SOLES" ready for our annual Soles Walk. We have been so incredibly blessed deep down in our "souls" to have raised over $85,000 the past 4 years doing the Soles Walk. This is a fundraiser sponsored by the Archdiocese to help raise money...
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Newsletter – October 10, 2023

Get ready for our 2023 Soles Walk! Friday Oct. 20th, 2023 at 2:30 in the school parking lot! This is a fun event for all to come and participate/volunteer! Let’s all work together to REACH OUR GOAL!
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Tuesday Newsletter

CLOSES TODAY AT MIDNIGHT St. Francis spirit wear store is now open! The store will close on Tuesday 9/12/23 at 11:59pm. All orders will be delivered to the school 2-3 week after the store closes. Click here to check it out The school office will also be selling SFDS drawstring bags for $5
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Tuesday Newsletter – September 5, 2023

School Pictures - Wednesday, 9-13-2023. This is a dressy day, no jeans and please don’t wear green as it conflicts with the background.
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Tuesday Newsletter – August 29, 2023

St. Francis spirit wear store is now open! The store will close on Tuesday 9/12/23 at 11:59pm. All orders will be delivered to the school 2- 3 week after the store closes.
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Tuesday Newsletter – August 23, 2023

Back To School Night REMINDER. We hope to see you for our annual back to school night on this Thursday 8/24/2023. We will begin in the parish center at 6:00pm. We will then head to the school at 6:30pm to meet the teachers and drop of supplies. We look forward to seeing everyone there!
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Spiritwear Store

St. Francis spiritwear store is now open! The store will close on Tuesday 9/12/23 at 11:59pm. All orders will be delivered to the school 2-3 week after the store closes.
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Tuesday Newsletter – August 8, 2023

New Family Gathering - Please join us in welcoming our new families at our New Family Gathering Thursday 8/10/2023 at 11:30 on the school playground.
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Tuesday Newsletter – July 25, 2023

St. Francis de Sales School will be having a Used Book Sale! Children and YA books will be available! Fiction and Nonfiction! August 3rd & 4th 8:00am – 12:00pm Sunday August 6th 8:00am-Noon Location: School Gym
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Tuesday Newsletter – July 18, 2023

Welcome! A BIG SFdS welcome to Jacob Hicks as our new Middle School ELA teacher. It is exciting to have an alumni come back to teach and I feel this couldn't be a better match.
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Calendar Fundraiser

Have people choose a calendar day to sponsor. They will donate the amount of money equal to the corresponding number (i.e. July 20th equals donating $20). Keep going until every day is sponsored (a person could technically sponsor more than one day if need be). The idea is to reach out to different family, friends,...
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Tuesday Newsletter – June 27, 2023

Sponsor a day/Calendar Fundraiser (Thank you to the families that have already turned in their money raised-We appreciate your support!) Have people choose a calendar day to sponsor. They will donate the amount of money equal to the corresponding number (i.e. July 20th equals donating $20). Keep going until every day is sponsored (a person could technically sponsor more than...
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Tuesday Newsletter – June 20, 2023

CCHS Summer Camp ACT NOW! There is still time to register for late June mid July Hilltopper summer camps at Catholic Central High School! Register your child and they will learn, grow, and create lasting friendships while in attendance at one of our remaining camps. CLICK HERE TO SEE WHAT REMAINS & REGISTER FOR CC...
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Tuesday Newsletter – June 13, 2023

TADS/Financial Aid is NOW OPEN. Financial aid options: SFdS parishioners may apply to the SFdS Angel Fund, a need based financial aid scholarship program. Apply for Angel Fund through the TADS website Opens May 2nd deadline is July 24th.
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Tuesday Newsletter – May 31, 2023

Thank you to Amanda Pechous for coordinating the 5K! Thank you to everyone who ran, volunteered and supported the 5K this past Saturday. We had an amazing turnout and it made for a fantastic event!
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Tuesday Newsletter – May 23, 2023

4 more days to get a chance to dunk Mrs. Sykora in a dunk tank! Register for the Roadrunner 5k today!
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End of Year from Home & School

The end of the year is almost here and the Home & School board has decided to approach the Pick 2 a little bit differently. In order to be better prepared for next year, we are asking all returning families to please complete the Pick 2 now
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Tuesday Newsletter – May 16, 2023

Tomorrow, May 17 at 6:30, we are holding the final Home & School meeting for this school year. We will meet in school to discuss end of the year items and look towards ways to improve our organization for a better 2023-2024!  There may be celebratory drinks!  We hope to see you there!
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Tuesday Newsletter – May 9, 2023

Does your child want a chance to dunk Mrs. Sykora in a dunk tank? Register for the Roadrunner 5k today! Don't delay Early Bird Pricing ends May 15th.
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Tuesday Newsletter – May 2, 2023

Online ordering is now available for 2022-20223 Yearbook. Last day to order 5/11/2023 http://www.yearbooksspm.com/gdmbk1
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Tuesday Newsletter – April 18, 2023

School Musical 5/11 through 5/14 Here is the link to the Eventbrite site to get tickets. The site is live and you are able to share the information with anyone you can. Let's make sure we fill the theatre for every show!
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Tuesday Newsletter – April 11, 2023

SAVE THE DATE! 11th Annual Road Runner 5K, Saturday, May 27th 2023; More details to follow
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Tuesday Newsletter – March 28, 2023

Thank you to Sara Hoffman and the Auction Team for a successful event! We truly are blessed to have such supportive & helpful families!
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Join Us This Saturday For Our Annual Benefit

We invite you to join us for an evening of fun and fellowship to raise funds for our amazing school. Attire is casual or come dressed as your favorite movie character!
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Tuesday Newsletter – March 21, 2023

Please join us for our biggest school fundraiser! See attached flyers for more details and donation request forms. Together we can make this a success! Regarding the event itself, we encourage you to purchase your tickets early! We are also still in need of items for the Live and Silent auctions! If you or anyone...
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Tuesday Newsletter – March 15, 2023

Remember to send in your raffle tickets! Each family is asked to sell two packs of 50/50 raffle tickets to help raise money for the school. The winning ticket will be pulled during our “A Night at the Movies” SFdS Auction on Saturday, March 25th at The Geneva Tap House in Lake Geneva. You do...
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Tuesday Newsletter – March 8, 2023

Please join us for our biggest school fundraiser! See attached flyers for more details and donation request forms. Together we can make this a success! Your student will be bringing home raffle tickets in their Friday Folders! Here is some additional information... Each family is asked to sell two packs of 50/50 raffle tickets to...
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Tuesday Newsletter – March 1, 2023

Please join us for our biggest school fundraiser! See attached flyers for more details and donation request forms. Together we can make this a success! Your student will be bringing home raffle tickets in their Friday Folders! Here is some additional information...
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Tuesday Newsletter – February 21, 2023

It is time for us to re-register our present students for the 2023-2024 school year. Re-Registration/Registration Information: Please update any information on your family Option C re-registration form (sent home last Friday)
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The SFDS Father/Daughter Dance

Please join us for our annual Father Daughter dance on Saturday, March 4, 2023 from 5pm-8pm at Celebration on Wells in Lake Geneva! Dress up, have dinner, dance, and capture the night with a picture from the dance photographer! The dance is open to all girls in grades 3K-8th and their father or other positive...
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Tuesday Newsletter – February 14, 2023

Conferences are open to sign up through Option C. Please reach out to your teacher if you cannot make it or have any questions. NO AFTERCARE AVAILABLE
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Tuesday Newsletter – February 7, 2023

It is time for us to re-register our present students for the 2023-2024 school year.  Re-Registration/Registration Information: Please update any information on your family Option C re-registration form (sent home last Friday) 
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Tuesday Newsletter – January 31, 2023

Financial aid options: SFdS parishioners may apply to the SFdS Angel Fund, a need based financial aid scholarship program. Apply for Angel Fund through the TADS website, deadline May 2nd Enroll in Private School Choice Program of Wisconsin, Open application Feb 1st – April 20th For more information on either of these programs, contact Amanda...
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Tuesday Newsletter – January 24, 2023

It is time for us to re-register our present students for the 2023-2024 school year.  Re-Registration/Registration Information: Please update any information on your family Option C re-registration form (sending home Friday) 
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Tuesday Newsletter – January 17, 2023

Our CSW Open House will be after All School 10:30 Mass on 1/29/2023. After mass join us in the school tour the building, see students work, talk with teachers and staff.
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Tuesday Newsletter – January 10, 2023

Have you completed your safeguarding certification? We are hosting one this Thursday 1/12 at 5:00pm! See attached flyer for more details!
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New Year, New Newsletter

First and foremost, (and very overdue), a huge Thank You to those of you who’ve chaired one of our events thus far! We had Ali Berg and Sarah Hoffman running the Halloween party, which was hugely successful. Jess McCartan and Jamie Martzke oversaw the Advent Breakfast, which went off without a hitch! We were excited...
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Tuesday Newsletter – January 3, 2023

Our CSW Open House will be after All School 10:30 Mass on 1/29/2023. After mass join us in the school tour the building, see students work, talk with teachers and staff.
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December 20, 2022

The next order is on Tuesday 1/03/2022 (rescheduled from December). Sign up today and purchase at: https://www.raiseright.com/shop school code: LE8L45FD2L91L To earn your student a casual days! As always we thank you for your support!
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Tuesday Newsletter – December 13, 2022

Are you making your Christmas Eve plans? Would your child(ren) like to be a part of the Christmas Eve Mass at 4 p.m. at St. Francis de Sales Church? Kids 3rd grade and up are invited to participate in this beautiful Mass to celebrate the birth of Jesus. We need choir singers and also children...
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Tuesday Newsletter – December 6, 2022

THANK YOU TO THE COORDINATORS: MARTZKE FAMILY & MCCARTAN FAMILY, volunteers, families and parishioners for your support of the Advent Breakfast! It was great event with food, raffles, bake sale and SANTA!
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Tuesday Newsletter – November 29, 2022

We are very excited to announce that we will be able to accept credit card and ACH payments through Option C using Matt Money. I have attached the Parent Account Set Up Instructions and the Matt Money Payment Instructions. We would like everyone to log into Option C and set up their account during the...
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Tuesday Newsletter – November 16, 2022

The next home and school meeting is next Wednesday night in the 5th grade room - Nov 16 at 6:30. Topics include: -Halloween party recap -looking ahead to Advent breakfast -early discussions around the annual benefit
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