Crusader Chronicle
September 2022
Dear Crusader Families,
Many thanks for all the patience this week with the internet issues. The teachers have been doing an amazing job creating educational activities and lessons that do not require internet.
This weekend, there is maintenance that will continue, regarding the internet issue. The goal is to have internet by Tuesday, September 6, when we return from the extended weekend.
Just a friendly reminder, there is No School on Monday, September 5, to celebrate Labor Day.
Looking ahead, in the bulletin next week, I will be placing a sign up for Parent-Teacher Conferences. Please take time to sign up and meet with your child's teacher. Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, September 29, from 4:00-9:00 p.m.
I hope everyone has a fun and safe Labor Day weekend!
Gratefully,
Sarah Bitzer
Principal
Accreditation Parent Survey
In order to receive additional data regarding our Accreditation Goals, there is a survey for the following groups to complete:
- Students
- Parents
- Staff
The Archdiocese of Cincinnati creates standard surveys for all the schools to use as the schools gather data for their Accreditation goals. Below is the Parent Survey link.
The survey will be open from August 26 - September 12. Please take time to complete the survey. Your thoughts are truly appreciated!
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Bitzer at principal@stfrancisdesales-lebanon.org.
Virtues in Practice
This year, we are elevating the Virtues in Practice program to include Virtue Awards. When the staff sees a student practicing or living out the virtue(s), the teacher/staff will acknowledge the student with a Virtue Award in class.
At the end of the month, Mrs. Bitzer will announce all the students who received a Virtue Award during the month. The announcement will occur after the School Mass is complete. Mrs. Bitzer will invite all the families to attend who have a child that will be acknowledged. At the end of the school year, there will be a Virtue Award given to one boy and one girl in each grade level who exhibited the virtues on a consistent basis during the school year.
Below is the breakdown of each virtue per month. There is a specific saint that each grade level band will focus on during the month. There are Parent Activities that each family can complete with their children during the month. Below are the Parent Activities for September.
The 6th grade class performed the Prayer Service today and focused on their saint- St. Augustine. St. Augustine's motto was "When you sing, you pray twice." The students shared a special song with the school during the prayer service. Below are pictures from the Prayer Service and the song that the 6th grade class shared with the school.
Upcoming Events
September 5
September 7
September 16
New Families & Mentors Gathering
There will be a New Family & Mentor Gathering on Friday, September 16 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the School Cafeteria. Light snacks and beverages will be available. Childcare will be available in the Gym. The 6th-8th grade students help with the childcare and play/build connections with the younger students.
Please take time to RSVP if you are a New Family or Mentor. We would like to receive a headcount on who can attend.
If you have a 6th-8th grade student who would like to receive some volunteer hours doing the childcare, please take time to sign up as a student helper.
If there are any questions regarding the event, please contact the school office.
Parent Resources
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