Crusader Chronicle
December 2022
Dear Crusader Families,
There is no rest for the weary during the month of December. There are a lot of upcoming events and activities. Please take time to read all the details below. If there are any questions, please contact the school office.
It is with a heavy heart that I share that Jim Kreitzer Jr. has been diagnosed with a serious medical issue. The Kreitzer Family is asking for your prayers. The family is very thankful for all the support they have received thus far. If there is anything special you would like to do for the family, please send it into the school office and the school will ensure it is given to the family.
As always, thank you for all you do to support the school.
I pray everyone has a blessed Advent season!
Gratefully,
Sarah Bitzer
Principal
CRUSADER SHOUT-OUTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday, December 13
The K-4 students should plan to arrive to school by 6:30 p.m. the night of the program.
There will be a Dress Rehearsal for the 5th-8th grade students on Thursday, December 15, at 2:00 p.m.
We look forward to seeing everyone at the Christmas program. All are welcome to attend. It is the perfect event to put you in the Christmas spirit!
December 15- No Crusader Care- After School Only
If you have any questions, please contact the school office.
Second Trimester Interims
Christmas Fund
The St. Francis de Sales Parents are organizing a Staff Gift Fund and Father Gift Fund as a way to show appreciation for the staffs' dedication to our school community this Christmas, and to Fr. Craig and Fr. Bob, for all they do for our parish/school community.
Please consider giving a cash donation to the fund. Your contributions will be presented to each staff member, Fr. Craig, and Fr. Bob, in a Christmas card and will include the name of each participating family:
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 and scroll of the bottom of the page. There will be a spot for Teacher (Staff) Gift Fund and Father Gift Fund: Donation (eservicepayments.com)
Contributions are due by Friday, December 16.
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!
Below is the schedule for the Family Ornament Workshop on Monday, December 19:
- 9:00-9:45- Family names beginning with A-C
- 9:45-10:30- Family names beginning with D-F
- 10:30-11:15- Family names beginning with G-J
- 11:15-12:00- Family names beginning with K-L
- 1:00-1:45- Family names beginning with M-P
- 1:45-2:30- Family names beginning with Q-S
- 2:30-3:15- Family names beginning with T-Z
The whole family will be able to do the ornament workshop together. Once the family has completed the 4 ornaments, then the students will return to the classroom.
The parents will be able to take the Christmas ornaments home to decorate the Christmas tree immediately following the event.
The Family Ornament workshop will be in the GYM.
Monday, December 19
The parents/families are invited to celebrate Christmas Pajama Day with us when you attend the Family Ornament Workshop!
December 20 (Christmas Parties)
After the School Mass, the students and staff will have Christmas parties at different times throughout the day.
If there are questions related to your child's Christmas party, please contact the classroom Teacher.
ADVENT RESOURCES
The Christmas tree, located in the Church gathering space, has ornaments that display the most needed items for ENLC’s Women’s Center Boutiques.
Women’s Center services include confidential consultation, pregnancy confirmation and verification, limited ultrasound, education, and material assistance. Of the six women’s Centers in the greater Dayton and Cincinnati Area, one is located here in Lebanon, serving moms, dads and children in our local community. Your Giving Tree donation specifically stocks the baby boutique. Clients receive incentives through an “Earn While You Learn” educational program. Families are able to gain education and knowledge while acquiring much needed items for their babies and young children.
Your support for this ministry allows us to continue saving babies and changing lives. Thank you!
ATHLETICS UPDATE
Basketball Volunteer Opportunities
St Francis de Sales Basketball will be full swing this weekend with several GCCYS Boys & Girls "home" games being played up at the Lebanon District Event Center (a.k.a. the old Lebanon Jr High School gym).
As with previous years, we need volunteers to help fill positions at each game: gate fees, scoreboard operator, and official scorebook.
Below is a brief description of the positions:
Gate fees: In order to partially offset the rental & custodial fees, we collect gate fees from everyone except immediate SFDS family members. This can be filled by Jr High/High School students or parents needing volunteer/service hours. Please be there ~30 mins before game time to relieve the previous volunteer.
Scoreboard operator: An adult or High School student familiar with basketball would be preferred. No coaching permitted from the scoring desk.
Official scorebook: Must be an adult (no exceptions).
Please sign up in advance of the game so the coaches do not have to "recruit" immediately prior to the game and can focus on warm-ups & pre-game prep.
The link to sign up is listed below. Thank you in advance for your help and support!
Winter Baseball Skills Camp
Tuesday, December 27
3:00-5:00 p.m.
Grades 1-8 students are able to attend.
$40 per camper, t-shirt included
HOME FIELD INSTRUCTION
201 Shotwell Drive
Franklin, OH 45005
To register for the camp, please click on the link below. Please scroll down to Winter Baseball Skills Camp.
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