Crusader Chronicle
December 2021
Dear Crusader Families,
- Christmas Spirit Week- December 13-17
- Lunch Menu Updates
- Family Ornament Workshop
The K-4 students are very excited to show you their Christmas program! Many thanks to the students, teachers, and Mrs. Georgeff for all they have done to prepare!
I pray that everyone continues to have a blessed Advent season.
Gratefully,
Sarah Bitzer
Principal
There will be a Dress Rehearsal for the 5th-8th grade students on Tuesday, December 14, at 2:00 p.m.
The K-4 students should plan to arrive to school by 6:30 p.m. the night of the program.
The Church doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for the families to find a seat in the Church.
All are welcome to attend. It is the perfect event to put you in the Christmas spirit!
LUNCH MENU UPDATES
Wednesday- 12/15/21
(Ornament Day RESCHEDULED; lunch will be in the cafeteria as usual.)
Hot lunch #1: Cheeseburger or Hot Dog
Hot lunch #2: Pizza
Lunch #3: PB&J Sandwich
Vegetable: Wedge Fries
Friday- 12/17/21
(Substitution due to inventory availability.)
Hot lunch #1: Sausage Pizza Squares
Lunch #2: PB&J Sandwich
Vegetable: Side Salad
The Family Ornament Workshop has been rescheduled for Monday, January 31.
The family activity will still be to make ornaments together since we have all of the materials.
The whole family will be able to do the workshop together. Once the family time has ended, the students will return to the classroom. The schedule for the family time remains the same. Please see the schedule below:
- 9:00-9:45- Family names beginning with A-C
- 10:00-10:45- Family names beginning with D-G
- 11:00-11:45- Family names beginning with H-K
- 12:00-12:45- Family names beginning with L-M
- 1:00-1:45- Family names beginning with N-Sh
- 2:00-2:45- Family names beginning with Sk-Z
The workshop will be in the cafeteria.
Since the workshop will be the entire day, the students will be eating lunch in the classroom. Information regarding the lunch will be coming home closer to the event.
Thanks in advance for your flexibility!
Make a Joyful Noise- Children's Choir
We are very excited to be preparing for the Christmas celebrations! Any student in grades 3-8 is invited to join us as we sing some of our favorite carols.
The Joyful Noise Children's choir will be singing on:
- December 11- 5:30 p.m. Mass
- December 19- 11:00 a.m. Mass
- December 24- 5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve Mass
For more information, please contact Elizabeth Vessell at elizabeth.vessell@gmail.com.
To register your child for the Children's Choir, please click on the link below.
Crusader Care- Friendly Reminder
Crusader Care is pre-pay only. If you have a past due balance, your balance must be paid prior to your child attending the program.
If you do not use the entire Crusader Care payment, then the money will be refunded to you at the end of the year or can be added onto next year's tuition. You can decide what works the best for your family.
Hours of Operation:
Before School Care: 7:00 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
After School Care: 3:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
To pay for the Crusader Care program, please visit the following link.
PARENT RESOURCES
Christmas Fund for Parish + School Staff
The St. Francis de Sales Classroom Parents are organizing a STAFF (Teacher) Gift Fund as a way to show appreciation for the teachers' & staffs' dedication to our school community this Christmas.
Your contributions will be presented to each teacher and staff member in a Christmas card and will include the name of each participating family. The card will read:
"In appreciation for all you do for our children throughout the year, Merry Christmas!"
If you are interested in participating, please make your contribution online by using the St. Francis de Sales online payment system:
1. Please visit the following link: https://www.eservicepayments.com/cgi-bin/Vanco_ver3.vps?appver3=Fi1giPL8kwX_Oe1AO50jRpbBlwenTnnrIgbKnm_kQ-XHO3iVYxvvxhHjRfLOeq662EvVVAEjqawDomKT1pbouZbW_jLNMsbt1JwkLjNzXM8=3
2. Under the Parish + School Youth Activities section:
- Teacher's Fund
- Father's Fund
3. DUE DATE: Monday, December 13
If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Andrea Morwood (andreabenza2077@yahoo.com) or Beth Schrameck (bethschrameck@yahoo.com).
As always, thank you for your continued support!
Parent Volunteer Organization
The events we need help with are the following:
- Father-Daughter Event
- Mother-Son Event
- Career Day
- Everybody Counts
The deadline to sign up is Friday, December 17.
In January, I will begin scheduling meetings with the different upcoming event committees.
ADVENT RESOURCES
Jesse Tree Prayer Service
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