Do you feel like we just ended the school year a few weeks ago? I know I do, and now we are back in full swing. I know, it feels like you just read a newsletter from me and now you are getting another one! However, there are so many things going on around here that we need to stay on top of all the information.

We already have had a busy start to the school year. The PO Board and administration “kicked off” our 2007-2008 school year with the “New Parents Brunch” on Sunday, August 12th with mass, brunch and very important information for new families. Many thanks to Karen Vokaty and the hospitality committee for the putting this together. What a wonderful way to welcome the “New Community” of St. Francis.

A huge THANK YOU to all the parents who have sent us their volunteer forms, we will be contacting you soon. We invite all parents to join us in making this school year even more memorable and successful than last year. So if you haven’t returned your volunteer form, please do so ASAP.

Curriculum Night has been rescheduled for Thursday, August 30, you will have an opportunity to buy the St. Francis phone Directory. My advice is to buy several, keep one at home, one at work, one in your car or wherever, you will need it often! Many thanks to Ann Feehan and Ellen Polzin for putting the directory together.

Spartan Wear will also be on sale that night. Deb Paulson, Karen Wons and Katie Woods have an awesome assortment of Spartan sportswear available. Be sure to show your Spartan Pride! Speaking of Spartan Pride, our fall sports program is well underway, come out and show your support for our student athletes.

Don’t forget our next big PO function is the Parents Social. This year it will be “Comedy Sportz” and will be held on Saturday, September 8th. The ComedySportz stage show offers a unique blend of fast, funny and smart improv comedy. The Red and Blue teams battle it out in front of a referee in games that the audience selects, and points are awarded based on how hard the improvisers make you laugh! After the show refreshments will be served in the Slant Dome. Be sure to get your tickets now.
Click Here to Order Online. ANY QUESTIONS, CONTACT ALLISON SIMMONS AT: 630-293-0740. Don’t miss this fun way to get to meet your fellow parents.

Just a few reminders, don’t forget to participate in the SAA 5k run on Sunday, September 16 th – a great way to kick-off homecoming week!

Our next Parent’s Organization meeting has been changed to Wednesday, Sept. 12th at 7:00 pm. Please join us!

Looking forward to seeing you at all the wonderful events here at St. Francis.

Sincerely,

Sue Ferraro

Homecoming 2007   - September 22, 2007

Theme: My Generation

Homecoming is only 4 weeks away. Plans are being made for a full week of activities. The following is a tentative schedule of events for the Homecoming Week. The dress day and activity information will be updated after the plans have been finalized. Look to the website for futher information as the date gets closer.

*Each class will be given a window in the cafeteria to design, get approved and decorate on this day.

**Every year we do something that is service oriented with homecoming, this year we would like to raise money for a charity. What we would like to do is ask 3 teachers, and 5 students to volunteer for the possibility of getting their head shaven for a cause and we are contemplating pie throwing too. We will place jars in the cafeteria to collect coins, the jars with the most money (1-teacher, 2 students) will have to have their head shaven or pies thrown after school on Wednesday or Thursday in the Slant Dome. Students who would like to witness the shaving, will be asked to donate $1at the door.

18th Annual Alumni Golf Outing
Arrowhead Golf Club
Friday, September 21st
“Help Support Scholarships to St. Francis”

This is a Best Ball Scramble
With a 10:00 AM Shotgun Start

100% of the net proceeds will go towards alumni scholarships to St. Francis. All St. Francis Alumni, Parents and Friends are invited to register for the 18th Annual Alumni Golf Outing to be held Friday, September 21st. If you are interested in helping to sponsor the event or serve as a volunteer, please contact Jess Buchholz-Stielow at 630-668-5800 x 144 or jstielow@sfhsnet.org

Register now by going online at www.sfhsonline.org/golf2007.html

"Take Your Chances for St. Francis!"

We have some comittees in place, however we are looking for someone to chair this event. If you have any interest or suggestions, please contact,
Sue Ferraro at 630-369-3344

The SAA 5K Walk/Run originally scheduled for Sunday, September 16th has been rescheduled for Sunday, October 28th. Registration will begin by October 1st.

More details will be available soon on the the St. Francis website.

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