Crusader Chronicle
October 2022
Dear Crusader Families,
- Tomorrow, there is a Staff Professional Development Day, so there will be No School (Friday, October 21).
- On Monday, October 24, Lebanon City does not have school, so if your child rides a Lebanon City bus, please follow the alternate bus schedule for pick up and drop off times.
- Parent letters have gone home for families that need to submit student immunization information to the office. Please turn in the requested information as soon as possible. If you have questions, please contact the school office.
This year, we will be looking for some new members to join the School Parent Committee. It is a 2-3 year commitment. You must have a child attending St. Francis de Sales School to be a part of the committee. The SPC meets every other month on the second Tuesday. The SPC collaborates with the Principal on the following areas of the school: Marketing, Open House, New Families, School Handbook, Strategic Planning. If you are interested in being a part of the committee, please email me at SBitzer@sfdsleb.org.
As always, thank you for all you do to support the school!
Gratefully,
Sarah Bitzer
Principal
CRUSADER SHOUT-OUT
Below are pictures of the decorated cafeteria:
UPCOMING EVENTS
1:15-1:30- Changing into Halloween Costumes
1:30-2:15- Trunk-or-Treat + Halloween Parade
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. Details will be sent on Monday, October 24.
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
Volunteers Needed
We are looking for Volunteers for the Deck the Halls event on November 12, 2022.
Hours served will go toward your service hour requirements.
Please take a look at our list and if you have any questions, please reach out to: Laurie Markwell at 803-370-5761 or lauriemarchetti@yahoo.com.
To view the available options, please click on the link below.
Deck the Halls Luncheon
Deck the Halls Luncheon is back for 2022!
We are in need of:
Soups, Chilis, Chips, Rolls, Drinks & Desserts
Please click the link below to help us out.
BASKETBALL UPDATES
Just a quick note that St Francis de Sales Basketball registration is OPEN. All registered St Francis de Sales and St. Phillip the Apostle parishioners (i.e. SFDS School, PSR, and Homeschool students) are welcome. Registration will end on Friday, October 28.
- 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
I would strongly encourage all coaches & parents to familiarize themselves with GCCYS League rules and SFDS policies.
- GCCYS league information can be found at
- GCCYS recommended documents under Rules and Conduct:
- League Rules: http://gccys.org/sites/default/files/GCCYS%20Basketball%20Rules%20v1.5.pdf
- Sportsmanship: http://gccys.org/sites/default/files/Sportsmanship.pdf
- Ten Things Parents Need to Know: http://gccys.org/sites/default/files/Ten%20Things%20Parents%20Need%20to%20Know.pdf
- SFDS Participation policy:https://d2y1pz2y630308.cloudfront.net/2527/documents/2017/9/Untitled.rtf
- Coaches contact information:
- Girls
- 2nd: Nick Keyes, Jr: nickjr@key-ads.com
- 3rd/4th: Andy Thomas, ajt1995@yahoo.com
- 5th: Ben Raleigh: ben.raleigh@kroger.com
- 6th: Nick Keyes, Jr: nickjr@key-ads.com
- 7th/8th: Rick Sheidler: rsheidler20@yahoo.com
- Boys:
- 2nd: Chris & Kami Luers: chrisluers@hotmail.com; kamiroeder@hotmail.com
- 3rd: Kyle Wunderlich: wunderlichk@cintas.com
- 4th: Chris Schrameck: christopherschrameck@yahoo.com
- 6th: Pat Luers: pat.luers@brightstarcare.com
- 7th: Brett Horvath: bretthorvath@hotmail.com
- 8th: Greg Armstrong: gregdarmstrong@gmail.com
If you have any questions or need additional info, please reach out to me or the respective coach.
Thanks & God Bless,
Andy Thomas
Email: ajt1995@yahoo.com
Cell: 937-244-1375
PARENT RESOURCES
HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION
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