New SFS Website Parent Tutorial/Q&A
February 27th
Parents - please join us for an informational session and "how-to" presentation about our new school website. We'll introduce you to all the new features, provide helpful insights, and answer any questions you may have. Time will also be set aside to discuss any feedback on how to best enhance the new website.

The session will be  5-6pm on Thursday, February 27th and it will be held in the school's technology lab (room 109).
Please  RSVP here if you plan on attending the session. See you there!

Parents and students - you are our eyes and ears around the school community. If you have a great idea for a news story to be featured on our new website, please email [email protected] . Thank you!
CALENDAR & EVENTS
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REMINDERS/
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FROM THE LUNCHROOM




Next Culver's Date - March 10th
Daddy Daughter Dance - February 29th!
Join us for the 7th Annual St. Francis Daddy-Daughter Dance on the evening of Saturday, February 29, 2020 at the Parish School. 
The theme this year is Sweetheart Dance, so be sure to wear your fanciest attire! There will be delicious food, sugary treats, a DJ and a photobooth. You will also receive a darling keepsake photo and have a chance to win spectacular raffle baskets.   
Tech Bytes For Parents
Mrs. Lise Wiseman

Kids are getting devices at an earlier age and screen time is on the rise. What do we parents need to be aware of to help our kids keep a healthy media balance and stay safe online? Common Sense Media has many resources and articles for parents that address these concerns. Each month I'll share an article or resource I find useful.
Here's my pick for February ➜
5 Skills - from Empathy to Manners - That Tech Might Be Eroding (and What to Do About It)  

"If you're drowning in devices, but politeness is in short supply, it's time to get back to the basics." 


If there's a topic you'd like to learn about, please feel free to reach out to me at [email protected]   
Thank you!
Box Tops For Education
Thank you for all your support for our box tops for education program!
Our spring box top collection due date is Wednesday, February 26, 2020. Please send in all box tops and help our school raise money at the same time.
A NOTE FROM THE PTO
Thank you Jeff Kinsey for giving us an excellent update on Eagle Athletics. We have attached the Athletics presentation here for those of you who were unable to join us. Our next PTO meeting will be Monday, February 24, 2020 at 7 p.m. in the Ministry Center in the second floor conference room. Our guest speaker will be Lake Zurich firefighter Bob Kleinheinz to talk about fire safety.

Any questions or comments? We love to hear from you! Please send an email to [email protected]

Other upcoming dates include:
2/24 - February PTO Meeting
2/29 - Daddy-Daughter Dance
CARMEL CATHOLIC CORNER