On behalf of the FSA, we would like to extend a sincere Thank You for your overwhelming generosity during the St. Ursula’s Food Drive. Our meager goal of 1200 food items was blown away in the first few days of this event! We were told that the over 8,000 items that were collected equated to 12,000 pounds of food. Amazing! Suzanne Kinney, from St. Ursula’s, called it “a miracle.” She also said that the supply which was brought in would last them until March, which will get them through the Winter months.
This was definitely a team effort from the boxes and supplies donated from OJ White to the American Homes van and driver who transported the food, courtesy of the Solomon Family. You would be proud of the 5th-8th graders, (with a smattering from 3rd), who helped several of our parents sort, box, and load the food onto the truck. Honestly, they made the daunting task bearable! Their help was greatly appreciated. The teachers did a fantastic job motivating the kids, which helped to add to the excitement. Congratulations to Ms Long’s 5th grade class who pulled out a last minute win, collecting over 1600 items! Wow!
If you ever question, if the sacrifices you make to send your child to St Francis is worth it, we hope, during times like this, it will confirm in your heart that this is where your child belongs. There is no better life lesson that your child will learn than “to serve, not to be served.” It will go much further than any test grade or the “latest” in technology will take them. From Diaper Derbies to Toy and Food Drives, SFCCS will come together to make a difference in the lives of others.
As the Holiday Season quickly approaches, we would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas. We pray that our Lord will continue to bless our children, families, faculty and staff throughout the coming New Year.
Thank You again.
Sincerely,
FSA Executive Committee