A Word From Our Principal
Dear St. Francis Borgia School Families,
You may have heard by now that we have received information that the Archdiocese of Milwaukee Accreditation has studied our review and is recommending full accreditation to the governing body - WRISA. This meeting occurs on June 18th - however I have permission to share this great news!
THANK YOU to everyone for coming together in so many ways to help St. Francis Borgia Catholic School excel in excellence. Some of the positive comments specific to school families were:
"St. Francis Borgia should be commended for the numerous opportunities for students to expand their learning beyond the classroom through service to their church and community, and the high level of student, teacher, and parent support for these service activities."
"St. Francis Borgia Catholic School is to be commended for the variety of opportunities it offers families to participate in the life of the school community. These opportunities include in-school activities, after-school activities, and summer activities. The Giving Garden is noteworthy as a means by which the St. Francis Borgia community gives back to the larger community and is an excellent, mission-minded service opportunity for students and their families."
THANK YOU for your continued support and dedication to our mission: Enter to Learn; Go Forth to Serve Christ.
Many Blessings,
Amy Royes
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Important Dates
May 14 - Pretzel/Game Box pick-up at SFB
May 18 - Out of Uniform School Spirit Photo Day*
May 31 - No School
*Tuesday, May 18 - School Spirit Wear out of uniform day!
Visual Image Photography will be at SFB to take group homeroom and extracurricular activity pictures for the yearbook. Wear school spirit wear or blue/white only! Jeans/athletic pants are fine.
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Welcome to 5K Mrs. Meuler! |
Hello, my name is Jessica Meuler and I am so happy to join the team of educators at St. Francis Borgia as a 5K Teacher! I received my bachelor's degree from UW-Madison and a masters degree from Concordia University. I am certified to teach early childhood special education, and elementary education 4K-3rd grade. My teaching journey has spanned over 23 years.
I believe that the role of a teacher is to help children explore, inquire, investigate, and reflect. Each student who enters the classroom has unique strengths and interests. I will work toward creating a safe classroom community where all students and teachers feel valued.
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Welcome to 1st Grade Miss Futter!
Emily holds a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and an M.A. in Education from Mount Mary University. She is DPI-certified in Early Childhood (K3-3rd grade) and Bilingual-Bicultural Education. Emily has experience teaching in dual-language, urban, and Montessori schools. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, and riding her bike.
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Update from Mrs. Knopf
I am thrilled to announce that for the 2021-2022 school year I will be job sharing with Mrs. Clare Tenpenny in the 4K program. I will be teaching the morning class while she will teach the afternoon kids. I have thoroughly enjoyed teaching kindergarten for 10+ years, but look forward to this part-time position to spend more time with my family and have more time for hobbies.
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Update from Mrs. Rath
It is with much excitement that I am announcing a change in my position at St. Francis Borgia Catholic school. After 25 years teaching first grade at SFB, I will be joining our Student Success Team for the 2021-2022 school year. I bring to this position experience teaching 4K, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grades, along with a Master’s degree in Educational Policy and Leadership with a focus on Children’s Mathematical Thinking.
I look forward to continuing to work with students, providing support / resources to children at the primary level, in my new role
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Buy Scrip in the SFB Office Again!
The SCRIP year ended April 30. Letters were sent home in family mail last week indicating your family’s earnings and any balances due. Responses are due by Friday, May 14. Please review and respond if you haven't already.
Online orders placed by 8am Monday morning will be sent home in family mail Thursday. E-cards ordered online are available for use immediately and reloads within 24 hours. You may also purchase in person at the front desk Monday - Thursday 8;15 - 8:45 AM or 3:00 - 3:30 PM on days that school is in session.
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Young People's Art Exhibit Results Are In
As a part of this year's WI State Fair, each school in Wisconsin grades 6-12 is allowed to submit six entries. Out of 400 entries, SFB had FOUR award winners. Brock Taffora's painting also made the result email as the painting the judge is looking at. So proud of our artists!! All work will be on display at this year's fair Aug 5-15.
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Cookbook and Groth's Certificates will be on sale after the 4:30, 8am, and 10am masses this weekend. Please support all of the activities put on by Home and School!
We will continue collecting uniforms for our Uniform Resale. There will be a bin located in the lobby for uniforms to be dropped off in.
We are looking to fill a few positions for next year. We need a Committee Chair for Junior Achievement as well as our Mother/Son Event. Please contact sfbhomeandschool@gmail.com for more information.
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Groth's Garden Gift Certificate Sale for Home & School |
Purchase $20 certificates in the SFB office! You can buy as many as you need for your gardens and as gifts to other gardeners.
25% of the sales will be given to St. Francis Borgia School! Certificates are available at the school front desk.
If you have questions or would like to make other purchase arrangements, please contact Sarah Reams at 262-573-6158
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1st Communion Clothing Donation
Our parish is helping St. Anthony's Parish in Milwaukee by collecting 1st Holy Communion outfits for families in need. If you would like to donate your child's dress, jacket, pants, shoes, etc. there will be a collection box at the gathering space at St. Francis Borgia Church. It is one of the large marked brown bins with a sign on top.
Please make sure the clothing is clean. If you have questions, please contact Laurie Theiler at 513-382-8845.
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Totus Tuus Summer Camp is coming to St. Francis Borgia Parish.
Children currently in Grade K - Grade 5 will meet daily July 26 through July 30, from 9 AM–3PM! Join us at St. Francis Borgia for a fun and faith-filled week at Totus Tuus!
Play games, sing songs, pray, and learn about the Virtues, Beatitudes and the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary while growing in your relationship with the Lord.
Paper registration can be found in the gathering space at the back of church or to register online go to the parish website under Christian Formation/summer programs. Many adult volunteers will add to the fun! Check our parish website or archmil.org/TotusTuus for more details! Any questions: contact Child Ministry WeaslerC@sfbchurch.org or Mikkelsong@sfbchurch.org/ 262-377-1070.
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Family Adoration at the North Church
Family Adoration will be starting at the North Church every Friday from 6-7 pm, starting May 28. Kids of all ages are invited to pray in church (wiggles and whispers are welcome). The church basement will be available for kids and parents to play and socialize if they need a break from adoration. Parents are responsible for watching their own children in church and in the basement.
The Knights of Columbus will provide a dinner on the first Friday of the month during August, November, February and May. Please contact Michele Garey at michelegarey@gmail.com or 608-345-4158 with any questions.
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