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6th grade Gym Demo Art...
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Important Dates
Click here for the full school calendar
Friday, September 6th
5:00 pm 4-6 Field Hockey @ Anchorage
5:30 p.m. MS "A" Soccer @ Whitefield
6:00 p.m. 7-8 Field Hockey @ Kammerer
Saturday, September 7th
8:00 a.m. 3-5 Soccer vs. KCD @ SFS
5:00 p.m. 3-5 Soccer vs. Collegiate @ SFS
Monday, September 9th
5:00 p.m. 4-6 Field Hockey vs. Holy Trinity @ SFS
6:00 p.m. 7-8 Field Hockey vs. St. Mary @ SFS
Tuesday, September 10th
8:10 a.m. Middle School Parent Coffee
5:00 p.m. MS "B" Soccer vs. Highlands Latin @ SFS
5:30 p.m. High School Field Hockey @ Collegiate
5:30 p.m. High School Soccer vs. Central @ SFS Goshen
Wednesday, September 11th
5:00 p.m. 7-8 Field Hockey @ Crosby
Thursday, September 12th
6:30 p.m. Lower School Parent Night @ Goshen
Friday, September 13th
8:10 a.m. Parent Association Meeting @ Goshen
4:00 p.m. MS "A" Soccer vs. Anchorage @ SFS
5:15 p.m. MS "B" Soccer vs. Anchorage @ SFS
Looking Ahead...
NO SCHOOL Friday, September 27th-Monday, September 30th (Fall Break)
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| Reed Gabhart, Head of Goshen Campus |
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Reed Gabhart
Head of Goshen Campus
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I just wanted to take a minute to thank all the parents who have come out for our first two Parent Coffees this year. We had a good showing for our JK/K Coffee, and then a packed house for Grades 1-4 last week! These morning events allow us to share some "big picture" information about particular grade levels and school culture, and, more importantly, allow you to ask whatever is on your mind, whether you are a veteran SFS parent or brand new. Questions and topics bounce all over the educational and parenting spectrum and all are welcome. Our last Parent Coffee is coming up on Tuesday, September 10th after morning carpool for all Middle School parents in Grades 5-8.
Likewise, our two Parent Nights are on the horizon, too. These evening programs are geared more towards our wonderful teachers who will discuss their curriculum, goals, and routines, and also take your questions. Lower School Parent Night is next Thursday, September 12th from 6:30-8:30 p.m., and Middle School Parent Night is the following Tuesday, September 17th at the same time (we will also discuss our outdoor education trips for Grades 6 and 8 to Pine Mountain and Big South Fork, respectively, that evening!)
As you can see from the picture below, "The new lunch tables are here! The new lunch tables are here!" (as Steve Martin might have said). Why the fuss? We've been looking forward to these new lunch tables since the start of school for a number of reasons. The seats are built into them and therefore every table holds eight seats. This allows for more uniformity in seating and less "social" overcrowding. And even better, they fold up and roll away in a jiffy, which makes Jim DeNicola and his crew happy - and the students, too, as there are NO MORE CHAIRS TO STACK! While this part of their daily clean-up routine has been removed, they will continue to clean the tables, learning responsibility and the "joy" of tidying up after oneself. If you've never volunteered to help out in the lunchroom, now might be the time to start!
PS - We're also looking for volunteers to help Andrew Frechette out in the library and to chaperone Middle School Dances at other LISC Schools starting in October. Please contact Olivia Sleadd or Denise Ragland if you'd like to help out!
"Teagan Morrison, Emma King, and Lily Johnson show off our new lunch tables!"
Feel free to email me with any comments, questions or suggestions.
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Emily Carter-Essex, Director of Development
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Director of Development
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LET'S DO THIS!!!
We have officially kicked off our 5-Week Annual  Fund Drive. Last year we finished with 98% parent participation and I know we can reach the 100% mark this year! You should have received a pledge envelope in your child's backpack last week. Please get those back to the office as soon as possible! If you did not receive one, we have extras at the front desk. THANK YOU in advance for your support and generosity!
Save the date -
"Our Good Earth" 2013 
Farm-To-Table Dinner and Auction Gala at the
Goshen Campus
Saturday, October 12th
Feel free to email me with any comments, questions or suggestions.
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SFS Spirit Night and Parent Night News!
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We wanted to let you know about a change and exciting addition to our calendar for September to give you plenty of advance notice! First, we saw an opportunity to create an All-Campus event this fall with the Downtown Campus having its annual Fall Sports Picnic on Thursday, September 19th on the Goshen Campus. We were able to rearrange our Middle School sports schedule to add both soccer and field hockey games that afternoon so we can have a joint "Spirit Night"/"Fall Sports Picnic" this year! All of our fall field sports teams will be in competition here at the Goshen Campus beginning at 4:30 with Middle School field hockey and soccer games, and ending with varsity soccer and field hockey games. Spirited play, food from the grill, Wyvern wear, and plenty of red and blue will be on display! We hope you and your kids can join us for this celebration of athletics and school spirit on Thursday, September 19th, so mark your calendars now and we'll see you then! And as a result, the Middle School Parent Night originally scheduled on the same evening has been moved back two nights earlier to Tuesday, September 17th at 6:30 p.m.! Please make a note and remember, all dates and games are on the official school calendar.
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We are excited to announce that children's author Tyler Whiteside will be coming to speak to our 3rd through 5th grade students on September 11th. He will be at Barnes and Noble in the Summit that evening and the next, September 12th, at 6:30 p.m. to sign books, as well. We would love to have a large representation of our students at the signing, so please go ahead and mark it on your calendars. If you would like to pre-order an autographed book, please use this form. Thanks!
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SFS Improv "Louisville's Got Talent"
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The Jewish Community Center's CenterStage is hosting an event called "Louisville's Got Talent". The SFS High School improv team, "Currently Out of Order", coached by Rachael Dobring, auditioned last weekend and were chosen to be in the top 20. They will compete for first place on September 8th at 2:00 p.m. at the JCC. We need your help! Audience members will be voting. 50% of our total score is decided by the audience. Please come join us and vote for our team. There are only 250 tickets available, so purchase ASAP. Tickets are $7 for kids and $10 for adults. Please purchase by phone at 502-459-0660 or click here. We really appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you then!
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Results from last weeks action:
Soccer
A-Team
SFS 9 - Rock Creek 0
In hot and humid conditions, the Wyverns prevailed in convincing fashion. Several goals were scored, as Harrison Crawford, Adam Prys, Ethan McCrocklin, Will Yelton and Lorenzo Mahoney contributed.
B-Team
The "B" team's next scheduled game is on September 13th against Anchorage. The time of the game has been changed to 5:15 p.m. and will follow the "A" game on that day.
Jr. Soccer (3-5)
The Jr. Soccer team had a bye last weekend but will resume play with two games this Saturday on their home field at SFS.
SFS vs. KCD 8:00 a.m.
SFS vs. Collegiate 8:55 a.m.
Field Hockey
7-8 A-Team
SFS 1 - Noe 0
The 7th and 8th grade team went home with a victory over Noe, with Maggie McGraw scoring her first career goal.
4-6 C-Team
SFS 0 - Kammerer 2
The young Wyverns held their own against Kammerer, with many players gaining valuable experience. The girls returned to the practice field this week looking to improve on their skills.
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| Olivia Sleadd, Parent Association |
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PA President
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It truly takes a village to raise a child, especially at an Independent School! We are so thankful to everyone who volunteers their time and talents, and this week, we want to recognize the following people for stepping up to help:
*Nancy Fleming for coordinating the lunch volunteers
*Kim Diamond & Bethany Major for managing the Wyvern Store
*Kathleen Snyder & Stewart Lussky for taking charge of the Box Tops for Education program
*Tracy Lattis for overseeing the Kids' Creations projects
*Brittany Kurtz for handling the upcoming Holiday Wish Fund
If you're wondering why in the world the school is asking you for more money when you already pay tuition or what's the status of the gymnasium project, then you should plan on coming to our first PA meeting next Friday, September 13th after carpool. Siofra Rucker, Director of Advancement, will be on hand to discuss our Annual Fund Campaign as well as all things Advancement-related.Remember, PA meetings are for everyone and they provide a wonderful opportunity to meet other parents!
* Future PA Meeting Dates
October 18th, November 8th, January 9th, February 7th, March 21th April 18tt, and May 16th
Feel free to email me with any comments, questions or suggestions.
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Lunchroom Volunteers
September 9th
Karen King
Kim Schwartz
Nancy Fleming
September 10th
Kristen Embry
Kathy Kuhn
April Sargent
September 11th
Tammy Carey
Shannon Kastman
Dawn Bastian
September 12th
Ann Grider
Olivia Sleadd
Robin Hahn
September 13th
Tracy Lattis
Denise Ragland
Denise Waggener
Volunteers needed! Please contact Nancy Fleming if you would like to volunteer.
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In order to streamline communications, please email schedule changes to Natalie (early pick-up/late drop-off, going home with someone else, now/no longer going to enrichment, needs/doesn't need activity bus, etc.) rather than calling when possible. Thanks!
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Lower School Student Council Elections
Lower School student council speeches and elections will take place on Wednesday, September 11th.
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Please send in your old cell phone for the Spanish Department. They use them in class to practice conversing in Spanish. If you have any questions, please contact Alex Taylor. Gracias!
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Family Information Forms
We have had a terrific response from our Goshen community (thank you!), and we are almost halfway of the way to having all the forms in.
If you have not yet had the chance to complete one for your family, we ask that you please do so here.
If you are encountering a problem accessing the form, please email Natalie in the Main Office.
Thank you!
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Family Picnic and Polo Event
The annual St. Francis Polo and Picnic event will be held Sunday, September 15th at Hardscuffle Farm in Prospect. Gates open at noon and the match begins at 1:00. This is a casual, family-friendly event - bring your picnic or purchase food from the Bar-B-Lou food truck (supplemented by the bake sale efforts of the 10th grade class). Admission is $40 per car. A great chance to relax and enjoy a beautiful afternoon with St. Francis friends! Click here for the flyer.
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Teresa Saborsky, alumni parent and current assistant track coack and assistant girls' basketball coach is offering an exercise program for parents on the Goshen Campus. Please click here for the flyer. If you have any questions, please email Teresa.
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Congratulations to SFS Goshen graduate Lila Asher ('10) for scoring a perfect 36 on the ACT last March! From our memories of Lila's academics here, we are not surprised. Way to go, Lila!!
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2012-13 Yearbooks
If you did not place an order for a yearbook last year, it's not too late to receive one! We have a handful left and the cost is $35. Your child can pick one up in the Main Office. Contact Natalie if you have any questions.
Thank you!
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Rosalind Wiseman Book Signing...
Rosalind, author of Queen Bees and Wannabes, will be at Collegiate on October 2nd at 7:00 p.m. Click here for a flyer regarding her book tour event.
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Whether you're dropping off in the morning or picking up in the afternoon, there are a few ways that you can help keep the carpool line running smoothly:
-Please stay in the car and allow the faculty/staff to help your child(ren) out of the car
-Once you're in the "circle" in front of the school, please pull up as far as you can so that the cars behind you can also pull forward
-Whenever possible, please have your child sit on the passenger side of the vehicle so that he/she can exit safely by the curb
-Please have your student(s) ready to hop out of the car with backpacks zipped and coats on
-In the case that traffic backs up onto Highway 42, please pull into the drive and start a second lane of traffic. These lanes should once again merge as you get closer to the front entrance of school.
Our primary goal is always to make sure that all students get in and out of vehicles as safely as possible. We appreciate your following these guidelines and helping the carpool process run effectively. Thank you.
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