Return To School Information
July 17, 2020
"The laborers in the Lord's vineyard should have one foot on the ground, and the other raised to proceed on their journey." --St. Ignatius of Loyola
Dear St. Francis Catholic School Families,
The year 2020 has certainly presented all of us with a unique journey! At. St. Francis Catholic School, we are excited and ready to continue our partnership with your family. I wish to update you on our preparations for the 2020-2021 school year in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. St. Francis Catholic School staff has been working diligently to create a rigorous and safe return-to-learn plan in order to proceed with the journey of Catholic education that feeds your child and family spiritually, emotionally, and intellectually.
Living our Mission
We are committed to providing a quality Catholic education, regardless of the mode of delivery being used. The education your child receives from St. Francis is distinct, as our Catholic beliefs, traditions, and teachings are deeply embedded in daily instruction. St. Francis staff are prepared to continue this for next school year.
Regardless of which mode of delivery is being used, St. Francis Catholic School is committed to offering the highest level of education possible by focusing directly on the social, emotional, faith, and intellectual needs of each child.
Our school team continues to receive information almost daily from the Iowa Department of Education, Iowa Department of Public Health, CDC, Archdiocese of Dubuque Office of Catholic Schools, and the Marshall County Health Department. Please know that plans and guidance may change as more information is received. Our local return-to-learn committee will continue to review this information in order to welcome your child back to St. Francis Catholic School to continue their spiritual, social, emotional, and intellectual growth as safely as possible. Thank you for entrusting us with your most precious gift.
Sincerely,
Mr. Terry Eisenbarth, Principal