A Word From Our Principal
Dear St. Francis Borgia School families,
Please join us for National Catholic Schools Week, our annual celebration of what makes education at St. Francis Borgia outstanding. Starting with St. Francis Borgia Sunday Mass on January 30 at 10:00am, we have a whole week of activities planned to show what our students are accomplishing and to celebrate the community we have built to educate tomorrow’s citizens and church leaders. Our Student Council has been meeting and planning dress-up days and fun events throughout the week. Specific information will be shared when the schedule is finalized.
The theme of our celebration is “Catholic Schools: Faith. Excellence. Service.” The theme encompasses the core products and values that can be found in Catholic schools across the country. Not only are we teaching students to become future servant leaders, faith-filled disciples, and enriched citizens in our communities, our educators are growing with them. In Catholic schools, we are all learners, servants, and leaders. These shared qualities are what make Catholic schools work. They are what make Catholic schools succeed.
The theme “Catholic Schools: Faith. Excellence. Service” also focuses on key elements of Catholic education: faith development, academic excellence, and dedication to service. These elements set Catholic schools apart from other educational options. They are why families make sacrifices to provide their children with a Catholic education. I hope you will visit St. Francis Borgia during National Catholic Schools Week to enjoy the students’ projects displayed at the Open House, listen to student performances, look at student artwork at Evening in the Arts, participate and assist in Kid's Choice Day and join us for mass and praying the rosary. Please bring your friends and neighbors, particularly those who may be considering Catholic education for their children.
I am grateful every day for Fr. Patrick, teachers, staff, committee members, parents, and volunteers who make our school a success. National Catholic Schools Week is a good time for all of us to thank them for their dedication and service.
Devotedly yours in Christ,
Mrs. Amy Royes
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Upcoming Events
Jan 17 - No School, 2022-23 Enrollment
Jan 19 - Out-of-Uniform for the Auction
Jan 29 - SFB Spaghetti Dinner
Jan 30 - Feb 4 - Catholic Schools Week
Feb 3 - An Evening in the Arts
Feb 5 - SFB BINGO Night
Feb 26 - SFB Auction
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What's New in the Digital Backpack?
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Enrollment in OptionC will be available Monday morning, January 17th and new student applications will be online.
Join us for An Evening in the Arts on February 3rd 6pm-8pm at SFB School.
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Support the Auction with an out of uniform day! Students that bring $1 on Wednesday, January 19th can be out of uniform. Proceeds will be used to purchase items for games at the auction! |
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Please help our Kids' Choice Day presenters prepare for the big day (February 4).Home & School needs help with providing supplies for the event. If you can donate something, please view the list here. We will need donations by January 21, in the office. We are so grateful for your help!
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Consider giving your time at school.
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BINGO Night is Here
Home & School and the Knights of Columbus are hosting a family BINGO night on February 5th. We would love for our entire SFB Parish and School community to join in the fun. More Info, click here.
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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Spaghetti Dinner Advanced Ticket SALE
20th Annual Spaghetti Dinner
Saturday January 29th, 2022
5:15pm-7:30pm
St. Francis Borgia North Church Hall
Ticket Prices: Adults: $10, Children (Ages 4-14): $5, Children (Ages 3 and under): FREE, Family Discount: Immediate Family of 5 or more is $30 max
Purchased Ticket Includes:
*All you can eat spaghetti provided by Galioto’s TWELVE21
*Garlic bread slice, salad & dessert
*Milk, coffee
Beer, Seltzer drinks, Soda & Bottled Water are available for purchase
**TAKE OUT MEALS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE**
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EARN MONEY FOR SHOPPING!
Happy New Year! Shopping through Scrip is a great opportunity to raise more money AND MAKE A HUGE IMPACT for the school. Check shopwithscrip.com regularly for all the latest promotions and bonus deals for the new year. Our annual commitment through scrip is $200 per family with certain exclusions. Don’t forget that any amount earned over the $200 is yours to keep. You can actually make money using scrip. New scrip participants in 2021 include DoorDash, Big Lots, Harley Davidson and more! All with great contributions back to the school. FleetFarm and Panda Express now offers eGift cards as well.
Select “ship to home” at checkout to receive physical cards at your doorstep. Many physical cards 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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Earn Money For Home & School With The Box Tops For Education App
We aren't collecting physical Box Tops, but you can submit them electronically. Box Tops has an application which you can download to your phone called "Box Tops For Education". To start participating you need to create an account and select St Francis Borgia Catholic School. After the account is created, all you need to do is buy products with the label pictured above and scan your receipt within 14 days of purchase. The app automatically finds Box Top products on your receipt and instantly credits our school. Participating brands include Betty Crocker, Pillsubry, Pure Life Water, General Mills Cereal, Lysol, Yoplait Yogurt, Annies, Fiber One, and Nature Valley. Thanks for your support!
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Basketball Games
Jan. 15th - Saturday Games
5th Boys VS St. Robert’s (at Holy Family)—11AM
5th Girls VS University School (at SJ23)-10AM
6/7 Boys at Lumen Christi-12PM
6/7 Girls at Holy Family-10AM
Jan. 16th - Sunday
8th Boys Home VS Messmer-1PM
8th Girls Home VS St. Roberts-2PM
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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 6-7pm. 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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