Happy Halloween!!!
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Important Dates
Click here for the full school calendar
Friday, November 1st
7:00 p.m. Harvey @ Goshen Campus
Saturday, November 2nd
10:10 am. 4th Grade Girls' Basketball v. Portland @ KCD 10:10 a.m. 6th Grade Boys' Basketball v. Highlands Latin @ Whitefield Academy 11:15 a.m. 5th Grade Boys' Basketball v. SCA @ Whitefield Academy 12:15 p.m. 4th Grade Boys' Basketball v. Portland Christian 1 @ Whitefield Academy 2:30 p.m. 4-5-6 Girls' Basketball @ KCD Sunday, November 3rd2:00 p.m. Harvey @ Goshen Campus 2:00 p.m. 5th Grade Boys' Basketball v. Shelby Orange @ Midamerica Sports Center 3:00 p.m. 4th Grade Boys' Basketball v. Shelby Orange @ Midamerica Sports Center 4:00 p.m. 6th Grade Boys' Basketball v. Shelby Orange @ Midamerica Sports Center
7:00 p.m. Harvey @ Goshen Campus
7:00 p.m. Harvey @ Goshen Campus
Looking Ahead...
Open Houses:
-Nov. 13th 6:30 p.m. Downtown Campus (High School)
-Nov. 19th 9:00 a.m. Goshen Campus (Preschool-8th Grade)
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| Reed Gabhart, Head of Goshen Campus |
 | Reed Gabhart
Head of Goshen Campus |
Happy (post) Halloween! I hope the weather didn't ruin your little imps' plans, but no matter the case, we still had fun here with the annual Lower School Halloween Parade on Wednesday, the Middle School kids dressing up on Thursday, and the usual Halloween parties! And thanks, as always, to all the hard-working adults who provided goodies for us as room parents (and the fabulous teacher appreciation luncheon provided by the 6th Grade this week too!). We all look forward to a restoration of "sugar balance" next week!
Some weeks are dominated by athletic tournaments, or Grandparents Day, or even progress reports, but this is "Play Week!" 25 of our Middle School kids have been working hard since the year began to bring Mary Chase's Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Harvey, to life on our stage. This touching and slyly funny comedy (made most famous in the movie version starring Jimmy Stewart) centers around Elwood P. Dowd, and his best friend, an imaginary six-foot-white-tall rabbit named Harvey. Elwood's visions ultimately lead him and family to a sanitarium and mayhem ensues from there!
This is a very dialogue-heavy show that our Middle School actors and crew have taken head on. I would recommend it for students in grades 4 and up, and hope you get an opportunity to make it out to share in the hijinks. Harvey will be performed Friday, November 1st, 5th, and 7th at 7:00 p.m., with a Sunday matinee on the 3rd at 2:00. Tickets will be available at the door at $8.00 for adults, and $5.00 for students. And please note that we are promoting the Tuesday performance as "Student Night." St Francis students will be admitted 2 for 1 if they bring a canned good to benefit the 6th grade food collection project, "We Scare Hunger".
We hope to see you there (bring a friend out to experience our Drama Project for the first time) and be sure and rub Harvey's foot out front for good luck - you can't miss him! 
Feel free to email me with any comments, questions or suggestions.
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 | Julie Marks
Director of Counseling Services |
Please join Head of School Alexandra Thurstone and me on Friday, November 22nd in the Multi-Purpose Room from 8:10-9:30 a.m. for the first installment of our Parent Education Series.
We will be discussing the topic of progressive education and how these principles can translate to parenting.
Click here for a short article by James H. Nehring on progressive education that can be read to prior to our discussion. [Nehring, J. (2006) Progressive vs. Traditional: Reframing an Old Debate. Education Week].
We hope to see many of you there!
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Please come and join us at our Downtown Open House on Wednesday, November 13th, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.
There will be a panel comprised of current students and parents to introduce you to the High School, explain why they chose St. Francis School, and to answer any questions you many have.
After the panel, we will be conducting tours so that you may see the facilities, visit classrooms, and meet our teachers and coaches. We hope to see you there!
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A reminder to all SFS families to help the 6th grade "scare hunger" in our community by bringing in canned foods, cereal, peanut butter, tuna, etc. to support Dare to Care. The last day to bring in items is Nov. 6th. You might even ask friends and relatives for a couple of items from their pantries when you are out trick-or-treating or at Halloween parties. Click here for a flyer with Dare to Care's top 10 most needed items, too.
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Andi McLeroy, Director of After-School Activities & Summer Camps
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The following activities are open for registration through Monday. Click on each one for the registration form. Thank you!
Art with Ms. Pollard. Grades 1-4.
Science with Ms. Koth. Grades 2-4.
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 | Shavar Cowherd
Athletic Director
Goshen Campus |
The Whitefield Academy Basketball League opened play last week with the 4th, 5th, and 6th grade boys' teams in action. The 3-4 and 5-6 girls' team will open up play this Saturday, also in the Whitefield League.
In a tight contest, Collegiate defeated the SFS 6th grade team by a score of 22 - 20.
The 5th grade team secured their first win of the season and coasted to an easy victory over KCD, winning 33 - 25.
The 4th grade boys' team made their season debut and were defeated by Highlands Latin by a score of 29 - 9.
The Athletic Department is still compiling rosters for K-3 students who are interested in playing in the St. Matthews Basketball League that is scheduled to begin late next month. For those who are scheduled to participate this winter, you will be hearing from the Athletic Department soon regarding cost, practice dates and times.
If interested or have any questions, please contact Shavar Cowherd.
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The Whitefield Academy Basketball League opened play last week with the 4th, 5th, and 6th grade boys' teams in action. The 3-4 and 5-6 girls' team will open up play this Saturday, also in the Whitefield League.
In a tight contest, Collegiate defeated the SFS 6th grade team by a score of 22 - 20.
The 5th grade team secured their first win of the season and coasted to an easy victory over KCD, winning 33 - 25.
The 4th grade boys' team made their season debut and were defeated by Highlands Latin by a score of 29 - 9.
The Athletic Department is still compiling rosters for K-3 students who are interested in playing in the St. Matthews Basketball League that is scheduled to begin late next month. For those who are scheduled to participate this winter, you will be hearing from the Athletic Department soon regarding cost, practice dates and times.
If interested or have any questions, please contact Shavar Cowherd.
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Olivia Sleadd, Parent Association President
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 | Olivia Sleadd
Parent Association President |
Please mark your calendars for our next PA meeting, Friday, November 8th!
Feel free to email me with any questions or suggestions.
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Lunchroom Volunteers
Monday, Nov. 4thNancy Fleming Karen King Shannon Hamilton
Tuesday, Nov. 5thKristen Embry Lisa Fleming April Sargent Wednesday, Nov. 6th
Tammy Carey Shannon Kastman Crimson Lauria
Thursday, Nov. 7thJenny Siegenthaler Don Williams Karen Williams Friday, Nov. 8thTracy Lattis Olivia Sleadd Kandi Walker Volunteers needed!
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Open House!!!
 Please help us spread the word on our upcoming Open Houses!
-Downtown Campus: High School Nov. 13th at 6:30 p.m.-Goshen Campus: Preschool-8th Grade Nov. 19th. at 9:00 a.m.Click here for information or check out our Facebook page and "share" our event. Thank you!
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cn2 Commercial featuring SFS students!
Click here to check out this cn2 sports commercial that features our students and 6th grade teacher Shelly Jones!
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Grandparent Day-
Parent Preview Day
 Parent Preview Day
Monday Nov. 25th Multi-Purpose Room Lower School Performance 9:00-10:00 a.m. Middle School Performance 10:00-11:00 a.m. Thank you!
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Picture Day - Proof and Ordering Info
School portraits are now available online for purchase for the duration of the 2013-14 school year. To access your child's images click here and then and click on the VIEW & ORDER link on the upper right hand corner. Choose your gallery and enter the access code (see below). If you have children on multiple campuses, you will still be able to place one order. GALLERY ACCESS CODE: SFS2014EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!! All orders placed before NOVEMBER 18, 2013 will receive 15% off EARLY BIRD E-CERTIFICATE CODE: QGRDYJP MAKE-UP DAY If your child needs to make up picture day, please sign up with Rosanne. Goshen - November 5th
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Click here for an order form to purchase Wyvern Spirit Wear!
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You are cordially invited to the Senior Auction/Taste of St. Francis on Friday, November 15th from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Downtown Campus.
This casual potluck event is held each year to help the seniors fund their prom; it also provides an opportunity for the St. Francis parent community and Staff/Faculty to come together and enjoy the evening.
Please join us for a fun evening of bidding and bring your favorite dish to share!
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Congratulation to SFS Goshen Graduate, Lila Asher, for inclusion in the November issue of Louisville Magazine as a "Super Kid!"
We're certainly not surprised as we all knew Lila was a "super kid" during her years here. This figure-skating scholar, who recently scored a perfect 36 on the ACT, also made us proud with this quote in the magazine: "I really want to go into environmental science and conservation...My grade school, St. Francis Goshen, is surrounded by acres and acres. They focused a lot on being sustainable, and I think it just stuck with me."
We know Lila will continue to make us proud!
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Wyvern Ski & Snowboarding Club for 6th, 7th & 8th graders!!!
Alum and current parent Stephen McCrocklin is organizing our Wyvern Ski & Snowboarding Club!
For only $160 you get four ski/boarding lift tickets for Fridays, plus lessons and equipment! (If you have equipment subtract $40!) Departure for the four trips will be immediately after school on preplanned Fridays in January/February, weather permitting. I will need some transportation and chaperoning help from parents of participating students. I have a van so I can take 4 additional students with me. After we know how many students will be participating, we can sort out additional logistics in a meeting in November. Further, you are welcome to upgrade and purchase any of the ski passes listed in the below/attached brochure. If you want to participate in the ski club, just be sure your passes are valid on Fridays.
Anyone is welcome to purchase ski passes at the discounted Wyvern Ski & Snowboard Club rate!
PASS PURCHASE INSTRUCTIONS- DEADLINE IS NOV.13th.
Club Name: Wyvern Ski & Snowboard Club
Group Name: Wyvern Ski & Snowboard Club
Club Password: farside
HOW TO PURCHASE PASS ON LINE: ·www.perfectnorth.com
·Select Club Members Log-In located at the lower left corner of home page
·Search for the Club, using the ABC Chart
·Type in Club Password using lower case
·Select Purchase your club pass now
·Type in Group Name and Password again
·Continue to follow online instructions
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