Crusader Chronicle
October 2022
Dear Crusader Families,
The Primary Teachers have incorporated Raz Kids (A-Z) to help promote reading skills by meeting each student at their current reading ability level. The program allows each child to continue to be challenged and advance in their reading skills through fun and interactive lessons and games.
The Intermediate and Middle School Staff is very excited to share with you some technology that will be utilized in the classroom: IXL- Personalized Learning Software. An informational video and details can be found below.
On all school technology, there is a special monitoring software that has been added called Go Guardian. Go Guardian allows the school to develop browsing policies to eliminate distractions, empower learning, and encourage digital citizenship. Students can be monitored at school and at home.
The students have enjoyed using the new technology this school year. Each child should have their specific login for the software. If you need another copy of your child's login information, please reach out to the classroom teacher.
As always, thank you for your dedication and support!
Gratefully,
Sarah Bitzer
Principal
Grades 4-8: IXL Personalized Learning Technology
IXL is available to the students at school and at home. Each student has their own login to access their personalized learning plan.
To learn more about how IXL creates a personalized learning plan, please take time to watch the video below.
Upcoming Events
Uniform Exchange
October 14-20.
The uniform exchange will be in the school lobby.
During the month of October, students may wear uniform appropriate shorts, pants, skirts, and jumpers.
Starting November 1, only pants and skirts/jumpers will be allowed to be worn. No shorts will be allowed to be worn as part of the school uniform.
All registered St. Francis de Sales and St. Philip the Apostle parishioners (i.e. SFDS School, PSR, and Homeschool students) are welcome.
- 2nd Grade Boys & Girls play in the Kingdom Sports Center SWOCAA instructional league. Please use the instructions for Athletic Fees below only. More information (including the separate liability waiver) will be provided by the respective coaches.
- 3rd-8th Grade Boys & Girls play in the Greater Cincinnati Catholic Youth Sports (GCCYS) league. Please use the instructions below for both Athletic Fees and GCCYS Registration. Note: this is a two-part process for these grades.
1. SFDS Athletic Fees:
- Go to https://stfrancisdesales-lebanon.org > GIVING > Give Online > School & Parish Youth Activities > Athletics Fee, or click here >>> Online Donations
- Fees are $75 for the first child, and $70 for any additional children registered for the same sport.
2. GCCYS Registration
- Go to http://www.GCCYS.org > Key Information > Liability Waiver, or click here >>> Liability Waiver | Greater Cincinnati Catholic Youth Sports
- Please be sure to click "Submit" at the bottom of online form.
- Separate waivers are required for each child participating.
Friday, October 21
There will be No Confirmation Parent Meeting on October 27. All of the pertinent information regarding Confirmation can be found in the Parent Letter.
If there are any questions concerning Confirmation, please contact Miss Cartone at KCartone@stfrancisdesales-lebanon.org or Fr. Best at Fr.Craig@stfrancisdesales-lebanon.org.
Crusader Halloween Spooktacular Schedule
1:15-1:30- Changing into Halloween Costumes
1:30-2:15- Trunk-or-Treat
2:15-3:15- Halloween Games + Activities
3:15-3:20- Clean-Up and Dismissal
If you signed up to participate in the Trunk or Treat, you will receive information regarding details about where to park and set up.
All students will need to bring their Halloween costume and a bag or container to receive Halloween candy on Monday, October 31.
The classroom teachers will be in touch regarding specific classroom Halloween parties.
If there are additional questions, please contact the school office.
All Saints Day Mass
There will be No Wednesday School Mass due to having Mass on Tuesday, November 1.
First Trimester Dates
November 10- First Trimester Report Cards are sent home.
Deck the Halls
Parent Resources
October 20- Lunch Substitution
On Thursday October 20th we are needing to sub out lunch.
We will be having the following:
Sloppy Joes
Yogurt Power Pack
PB&J
Hashbrown Starz
Fruit/Veggies/Milk
To view the information about the Catholic High Schools, please click on the link below.
St. Francis de Sales School
Email: schooloffice@stfrancisdesales-lebanon.org
Website: www.stfrancisdesales-lebanon.com
Location: 20 Desales Avenue, Lebanon, OH, USA
Phone: 513-932-6501
Facebook: facebook.com/sfdslebanon