A Word From Our Principal
Dear SFB Families,
The school community has become aware of a troubling post that has been shared widely this week on the social media platform TikTok. The post refers to a threat to school safety “for every school in the USA, even elementary,” on Friday, December 17. The post appears to be part of a national TikTok trend that did not originate in our area. We have heard reports from other districts that the same post is circulating in their schools. While we do not believe the threat to be credible, we are closely monitoring the situation and taking it seriously. Additionally, St. Francis Borgia has been in contact with the Ozaukee County Sheriff's department regarding the post. We may have an increased police presence on Friday as an added precaution. Please read the Milwaukee Archdiocese statement here.
This situation serves as a good example of why it is important to avoid sharing posts online that refer to school safety threats. Even if they are not credible threats, they can cause a great deal of stress and anxiety for our students, families, and staff. We ask our families to monitor their children’s social media activity and speak with them about proper behavior online. If you or your child become aware of any potential threat posted to social media or anywhere else, please notify a school staff member or trusted adult right away.
As always, thank you for your partnership as we work to ensure a safe, secure, and positive learning environment for our students.
We are staying the course with our current COVID plan. In comparison to area schools, our cases are much lower than others. In fact, in the last seven days, only three students tested positive with a lab-verified test result from a testing agency for COVID-19. Our most recent case began showing symptoms on Saturday 12/11. This tells me that our trajectory of cases is decreasing.
Our policy is working - and remains as is:
- Masks are optional.
- Close contacts within the home and positive cases need to communicate with Mrs. Royes and stay home.
- Anyone with any COVID symptoms needs to stay home.
- Classwork and videos are being provided through Google classroom.
- Students are washing hands and surfaces.
Blessings to you and yours,
Principal Amy Royes
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Upcoming Events
Dec 17 - 3K-5K Christmas Concert
Dec 22 - Christmas Break
Jan 5 - School Resumes
Jan 7 - All School Mass w/ Bishop Haines
Jan 17 - No School
Jan 30 - Open House + Catholic Schools Week
Feb 5 - SFB BINGO Night
Feb 26 - SFB Auction
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AmazonSmile Gives Back
When you shop at smile.amazon.com, Amazon donates 0.5% of your eligible purchases - at no cost to you.
Choose "Congregation of St. Francis Borgia" as your charity!
When using a smartphone, please download the AmazonSmile app for easy purchases. Once you set up your charity, the settings are saved for every purchase.
What an EASY way to give back!
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Annual Fund Breakfast Bash Competition
We encourage all school families to participate in the Annual Appeal. The homeroom with the highest percentage of families participating will receive a Breakfast Bash at school in January.
Mrs. Grabon's 5B class is in the lead with 29% participation!
Mrs. Perker's 3B class is right behind with 24% participation.
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Kapco’s Kids2Kids Christmas Wonderland Give Back to SFB
Kapco’s Kids2Kids Wonderland sustained significant damage during last night’s wind storms. When wind conditions improve, professional crews will be onsite to repair all damage.
As a result, Wonderland will be closed Thursday, December 16th, and Friday, December 17th. We hope to reopen on Saturday, December 18th, but all are encouraged to visit www.kids2kidstoydrive.com for updates. All tickets purchased for December 16th and 17th will be honored any other open evenings. Use code SFB to give 40% back to the school!
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Consider giving your time at school.
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Save the date!
Home & School is hosting a family BINGO night on February 5th. We would love for our entire SFB Parish and School community to join in the fun. Watch for details in the New Year.
There will be lots of volunteer opportunities arriving with BINGO, Catholic Schools Week, Kids' Choice Day, and the Auction. Please check the volunteer website regularly for new opportunities. |
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EARN MONEY FOR SHOPPING!
Merry Christmas! Christmas shopping through Scrip is a great opportunity to raise more money AND MAKE A HUGE IMPACT for the school during the busiest shopping season of the year! Ending December 17th are bonus contributions of up to 20% at popular vendors such as Starbucks, Chipotle, Bath and Body Works, HomeDepot and many more. Check shopwithscrip.com between now and Christmas for all the latest promotions and bonus deals as well. If you missed the deadline to order physical cards and pick them up in school, don’t worry. Santa’s helpers will deliver them to your home. Just select “ship to home” at checkout. Gift cards are a fantastic option for friends and relatives who are impossible to shop for. They are reloadable too!!! And don’t forget about eGift cards!! eGift cards can be purchased and used through the app in less than 30 seconds while at check out. Just remember to refresh your in-app wallet after purchase.
Thank 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 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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Basketball Games
Saturday, December 18th
5th Boys at St. Monica 11AM
5th Girls at St. Monica 2PM
6/7th Boys at Holy Family 10AM
6/7th Girls at Lumen Christi 11AM
Sunday, December 19th
8th Boys at St. Joe’s 4PM
8th Girls at Holy Family 1PM
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Family Adoration at SFB Church |
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Looking for a way for the whole family to unwind from the stressful week? As we enter into the season of Advent, consider Family Adoration on Friday nights 6-7. Pray a little & play a little!
Adoration is available upstairs. Parents can socialize and form new friendships downstairs, while kids play (air hockey, foosball, color, snacks and TV are available for their entertainment).
Children are encouraged to rotate from upstairs to pray and downstairs to play as they desire, letting them freely get to know the comfort of Jesus’s presence. Please contact Michele Garey at michelegarey@gmail.com with any questions.
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YEAR END FINANCIAL DONOR INFORMATION
As the end of 2021 approaches, here are a few things you should be aware of regarding your St. Francis Borgia charitable donations. These guidelines correspond to IRS regulations which stipulate that there is no donor “election” as to which calendar year the donation applies.
- Any donations physically received at the parish office before noon on Friday, 12/31/21 will be credited to your 2021 contributions.
- All donations received by US Mail after December 31st, but postmarked December 31st or earlier, will be credited to the date on the check. Therefore, if the envelope is postmarked 2021 and the check is dated for 2022, the contribution will be credited to your account for 2022.
- However, if the contribution is postmarked and received in 2021, the check will be marked as 2021 even if the check date is 2022.
- In the case of stock transfers, the donation date is the date you (the donor) relinquish control of the stock, not the date that St. Francis Borgia (the organization) receives it.
- If you are planning a donation that you wish to be credited for 2021, the sooner you can accomplish this, the easier it will be for you. Please note, the parish office will be closed Friday 12/24/21 and open only until noon on Friday 12/31/21
- Year-end contribution statements reflecting your 2021 donation will be sent no later than 1/31/22.
Should you have any questions about your donations, please contact Jennifer at the parish office at 262-377-1070.
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Christmas Mass Schedule
Christmas Eve (Friday, Dec. 24)
- 4 p.m. at both the North and South churches
- 6:30 p.m. at the North Church
- 10:30 p.m. at the North Church
Christmas Day (Saturday, Dec. 25)
- Morning only: 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. at the North Church.
- There will be NO afternoon Mass on Dec. 25.
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Advent Reconciliation Times
Saturday 12/4 10 AM - 12 PM (multiple priests available)
Thursday 12/9 5:30 PM-7:30 PM (multiple priests available)
Our regular schedule:
Tuesday-Friday 11-11:30 AM
Thursday 5:30-6:30 PM
Sunday 9:15-9:45 AM
ALL of these are at North Church
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