A Word From Our Principal
I hope this message finds you and yours well.
Fr. Patrick cancelled both the 7:00am Mass at the south church and the 9:00am school Mass today due to not feeling well. Please keep him in your prayers.
Two days will be added to our holiday break next week! School on Monday and Tuesday is canceled due to a shortage of substitute teachers needed to cover classes for our teachers who are out because of Covid or the flu. Students will be informed of this change today at 3:00pm in an announcement over the PA. Students who ordered Gourmet Gorilla on 11/22 will bring home that lunch today. Students who ordered the 11/23 lunch will receive an email with additional information.
Please consider helping our school by substitute teaching in the future. When you serve as a sub, everything needed for the lessons is provided for you by the classroom teacher. Requirements for substitute teaching in this time of great need are an Associate's or Bachelor's degree and Safe Environment training. The rate of pay for a half-day: $50 and for a full day: $100. The opportunity and experience of spending the day with your child(ren) and friends: priceless! Please contact frontdesk@sfbschool.org with your contact information to be included on our sub list. THANK YOU in advance for your help!
This resolution of closing school on 11/22 and 11/23 is an isolated situation, not the norm moving forward. Although we have been searching for substitute teachers for several weeks, thankfully today we already have heard from many parents who are interested in helping the school with future needs. So grateful for the support! Our main goal continues to be to keep the school open and face-to-face for faith formation, a rigorous, valid curriculum, and physical, social, and emotional growth.
While this is an unexpected change, we hope that your family is able to enjoy the extra time together during this Thanksgiving holiday! It is this holiday that is also a gateway to Advent and Christmas, a special time of wonder for children and needed peace, kindness, and renewal for all.
Heavenly Father, at this time of Thanksgiving, we bow our hearts to You and pray. We give You thanks for all You've done, especially for the gift of Jesus, Your Son. For beauty in nature, Your glory we see, for joy and health, friends, and family. Through Christ our Lord, Amen.
Blessings to you and yours,
Principal Amy Royes
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Upcoming Events
Nov 22 & 23 - School Cancellation
Nov 24 - Thanksgiving Break
Nov 25 - Thanksgiving Day, Turkey Trot
Dec 3 - Adventures Through Advent
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SFBSCHOOL.ORG/BACKPACK
Check the digital backpack for this week's updates:
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Adventures Through Advent
Save the date! On Friday, December 3rd from 6-7:30pm we invite all school and parish families to celebrate Advent with us! This is a free, family event. Click on the flyer for more information.
Families will walk through the hallways to learn about the virtues of Advent and meet up in the gym for crafts, games, food, and more. Questions, please contact Stephanie Dailey. There is no need to RSVP for this event. sfbschool.org/advent
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Teacher Christmas Gift
As parents who have seen our children thrive at St. Francis Borgia School, we can attest to the fact that it’s the dedicated teachers and staff guiding our children that make all the difference in the world! During the holidays, many parents give gifts to the teachers and staff to show appreciation for their commitment to our children.
Again this year, we will be facilitating a cash Christmas gift from SFB families (in lieu of individual gifts) to all grade and support teachers and staff. If you would like to participate please send your contribution by 12/13 in any of the following ways:
- Through SFB school office ‘ATTN: Amy Mazza’
- Mail a check to ‘Amy Mazza’ at W78N405 Ridgeway Lane, Cedarburg, WI 53012
- Through VENMO @Michelle-Kluck
Click on the present for the flyer. Any amount is welcome.
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Kids Choice Day Help Needed |
On Friday, February 4th, we will be having our annual Kids’ Choice Day at school in celebration of Catholic Schools week. In order for us to put together a fabulous day for our students, we need your help.
We are looking for people (yourselves, friends, family members) to spend the afternoon with us and share an activity with a group of children. The possibilities are endless. Our goal is to only have activities that are “Hands On” that actively engage the children.
Some activities that we need leaders for are, nail care/painting, food making, sewing, origami, craft creating, tie dye shirt making, rock painting, smoothie making, playdough making.
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Remember to submit your Christmas with The Chosen: The Messenger ticket form and payment to the office no later than Monday, November 22nd! Questions? Please email beth.bongardanderson@gmail.com
Thank you to all who participated in the Dine to Donate fundraiser through Even Odds Pizza in Grafton. We were able to raise $587 for our school!
Our next Home and School Meeting will be held on Monday, December 6th at 8:45am at Fiddleheads in Cedarburg.
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RSVP For Christmas Movie: The Chosen
The cast and crew of THE CHOSEN has produced a CHRISTMAS MOVIE https://www.peoplemustknow.thechosen.tv/
St. Francis Borgia Home and School Committee is securing a private showing for our community:
Sunday, December 5 at 2pm - North Shore Marcus Theaters in Mequon
Tickets are $12.50 each
Info on entry at theater will be emailed
The committee is unable to secure the up-front cost to ensure we can rent out the theater and it is at risk of being canceled. However! If you are interested and can commit to buying a ticket and attending, we can reserve the theater and watch the Christmas story unfold as we prepare our hearts during Advent for Jesus' birth!
This would be the only opportunity to see this show as a matinee in our area!
If you are interested please fill out the form below and return to the office by WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24th!
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EARN MONEY FOR SHOPPING!
Thanksriping day is coming Nov 18-19 where participants can earn up to 20% with 105+ bonuses with eGift cards and reloaded gift cards. Its a great opportunity to raise more money AND MAKE A HUGE IMPACT for the school during the busiest shopping season of the year! See all the crazy bonuses in the RaiseRight mobil app on NOV 17!!
Need Thanksgiving dinner? Our local Grocery stores have you covered with these great incentives: Piggly Wiggly 3% (physical card only), Meijer 3% (physical cards only), Pick ’n Save 4% and offers an app ready eGift card you can load right in the store.
Physical cards may be picked up at school. Visit the File Library in Option C for the order form. Thanks you for shopping with Scrip and supporting local businesses that support our school.Families must have an online account/app to take advantage of the digital gift cards. Set-up an account on shopwithscrip.com and download the free app.
If you don't have the RaiseRight app, download it now! SFB's enrollment code HAS CHANGED and is now BALD937553L7. New to Scrip or just feel it takes too much time? Watch this short instructional video to get your account set-up and realize how easy it is to buy and use gift cards on your phone at the point of sale.
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St. Francis Borgia welcomes young people and their families to be inspired by Jason Evert's message to live the beautiful, joyful, pure life that God intended you to live! View Promotional Event Video.
Jason has delivered the message about God's plan for love to over one million people world-wide. His presentation is especially tailored for teens and their parents; however, everyone who is seeking this information is welcome to attend.
Register by: November 30
Event Date: December 15 from 7-9pm
Where: SFB North Church
Afterwards he will invite us to prayer, adoration, and the sacrament of reconciliation. Six priests will be available to hear confessions. Ben Wagner will elevate our prayer with live music. Participants will receive free resources so that every member of the family can take items home to help them live out this lifestyle.
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Turkey Trot Needs Your Help
The Turkey Trot is next week! We need your help with baking or bringing snacks for race day or help working the race day so the runners can race!
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS POSTER CONTEST
“The True Meaning of Christmas”
ELIGIBILITY: Students in grades 1 through 6
CATEGORIES: Judging will take place in four separate categories. First place winners will be selected in grades 1, 2, 3, and 4. (Grades 5 & 6 are included but
only at the local level.)
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Family Adoration takes place at the South Church every Friday from 6-7 pm. Kids of all ages are invited to pray in church (wiggles and whispers are welcome). The church basement is available for kids and parents to play and socialize if they need a break from adoration. Please contact Michele Garey at michelegarey@gmail.com with any questions.
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