A Word From Our Principal
Dear SFB Families,
The third week of Advent, also known as "Gaudete Sunday," means we have passed the halfway point and Christmas is drawing near. The word "gaudete" means "rejoice," and at this point in our Advent journey our hearts should be filled with joy as we ponder the magnitude of Christ's birth. We mark this joyful time by lighting the only pink candle on the Advent wreath.
I had the pleasure of sitting in on 8th-grade debates in History class. I am so pleased with the incredible learning opportunities our students are receiving! Students' learning began with building an argument and counter-argument on a specific historical/governmental topic through research. Students thoroughly grasped the facts and details regarding their position enabling them to fluidly and confidently articulate opposing viewpoints in the one-on-one debate process. Great job Mrs. Stecklein and 8th graders!
Lord God, may we, your people, who look forward to remembering the day of Christ's birth, experience the joy of salvation and celebrate that feast with love and thanksgiving. We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Blessings to you and yours,
Principal Amy Royes
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Upcoming Events
Dec 10 - Living Nativity
Dec 12 - 1pm & 2pm basketball home games
Dec 16 - 1st-8th Christmas Concert
Dec 17 - 3K-5K Christmas Concert
Dec 22 - Christmas Break
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What's New in the Digital Backpack:
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The school spirit wear store is open again!
There have been many requests to reopen the online spirit wear store. Please use this opportunity to order any items for this school year. These orders will not be ready in time for Christmas. Any questions, please contact Jen Murray at murrayj@sfbschool.org
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We are happy to offer Gourmet Gorilla Lunches!
This was our first week of orders and we hope your students enjoyed them. To maintain offering a lunch program, we are required to increase the number of lunches ordered.
If you are interested in ordering a cold lunch for your student(s), please visit www.gourmetgorilla.com and use school code SF001.
Orders are due by Midnight on Tuesdays for the following week.
All meals are individually packaged, nut-free and made from local, organic produce.
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Last Call for Teacher Christmas Gifts
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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STUDENT COUNCIL HAT & MITTEN DRIVE
Please help out Student Council as they collect new or used hats & mittens for Family Sharing. Drop off these items in the school lobby or your home room.
Drop off deadline: December 17th
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Consider giving your time at school.
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Once again, Home & School would like to show appreciation to our
wonderful teachers by sending each of them home with an assortment of
Christmas cookies.
We will be presenting the cookies to the staff on Tuesday, December 21st.
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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. Parker's 3B class is in the lead with 24% participation!
4th grade and 5B are right behind with 15% participation.
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Keep your eyes open for volunteer opportunities coming soon! Spaghetti dinner, bingo night, cookie bakers, kids choice, and Lego League supervisors will all be needed soon. Please watch the volunteer site for new opportunities!
Cookbooks are for sale in the school office! Great idea for a Christmas gift! $20 each!
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EARN MONEY FOR SHOPPING!
Merry Christmas! Dazzle Days are here NOV 27-DEC10. Participants can earn special BONUSES of up to 20% with popular brands such as Columbia, Under Armor, LL Bean, Texas Roadhouse and 150 more! 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! To see all the Dazzle Days bonuses and make a purchase, click the link below. Also, 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.
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.
NOTE on December Scrip orders: The final online school order for physical gift cards will be on Monday, December 13th. Family orders placed by 8 AM that morning will be available for pick up or delivery later that week. Please note that you can order e-cards any time and they will be delivered directly to your Scrip Wallet as long as you choose to pay either by credit card or online via a linked bank account. E-cards paid for by check are not released until the check is received.
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The basketball season has begun! We invite you to cheer on our boys and girls basketball teams during home games. If you are looking to purchase a season pass, please fill out this form and return to school.
Season Opener: December 12th - 1pm 8th grade girls and 2pm 8th grade boys
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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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