Valiant Parents
Getting Involved
We encourage families to get involved with SFdS in a variety of ways. See how you can help our school.
About your School Advisory Council
The St. Francis de Sales Catholic School Advisory Council functions as advisors to the principal and, as such, establishes policies, goals, tuition rates and objectives for the school; reviews policy implementation; approves and reviews the school budget; and participates with the pastor in the selection and evaluation of the school principal.
School Advisory Council meetings are held on the third Thursday of each month and are announced in advance. Parent are encouraged to attend. There is a formal agenda item at each council meeting entitled Public Forum. Parents may submit to the president, at least seven days prior to a council meeting, an issue to be presented to the council. (Personnel matters and individual student matters may not be addressed in Public Forum.)
Parents are welcome to attend the reports section of the meetings for updates from the pastor, principal, and treasurer; however, only those with prior approval may address the council with comments, concerns, or questions during public forum.
Parents may view School Advisory Council documents in the school library, and view the agendas and meeting minutes online by selecting the desired document.
2023-2024 School Advisory Council Members
- Pastor – Fr. Joseph Son Thanh Phan
- Principal – Anne Quatrini
- President – Michael Herlitz
- Treasurer – Abraham Galaviz
- Secretary – Matthew Kubus
- At Large Member – Trung Doan
- At Large Member – Katie Fritsch
- At Large Member – Chris Kasavich
- At Large Member – Dan Palozzolo
- At Large Member – Dr. Nicole McZeal Walters
- At Large Member – Jonathan Wells
School Advisory Council Bylaws
Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Please check your Valiant Voice newsletter and our PTO Website for upcoming volunteer opportunities such as car line duty, cafeteria duty, classroom events, etc.
We are so very excited about all the good we can do for our children, our school, and our community.
Once a Valiant, always a Valiant!
Remember you can always reach out to us via email: pto@sfdsschool.org
Documents
Family Volunteer Hours
Volunteer Hours can now be logged electronically! Volunteers are valued members of our school community. Catholic schools expect and need a high level of volunteerism in building community and setting an example for children. Each school family is REQUIRED to commit to 10 opportunities of service in support of school programs and projects.
Record your hours by clicking:
>> HERE <<
Note: You earn one (1) hour for every PTO meeting you attend!
Who we are:
We are a network of fathers of St. Francis de Sales Catholic School who are interested in helping nurture our children and the school community. The SFdS Dads Club was founded in 2018 to support the school’s mission by providing a caring and disciplined foundation for our children.
Our shared goal is to make a positive impact for ALL children of SFdS School and to facilitate a greater role for the men of the students’ families.
Every father of a student at our school is automatically a member of the SFdS Dads Club.
The SFdS Dads Club will play a leading role in:
- Sparkle Day
- Movie & Campout Night
- Service Projects
- Parish Bazaar Activities
- Social Gatherings
- President – Roland Rosales
- Vice President – George Kelner
Mission Statement
The Mission of the SFdS Dads Club is to assist St. Francis de Sales Catholic School in fostering a faith-based atmosphere through fellowship and service. Our goals are to reach out to other families within the school community in order to promote the policies and activities of St. Francis de Sales Catholic School.
Family Volunteer Hours
Volunteer Hours can now be logged electronically! Volunteers are valued members of our school community. Catholic schools expect and need a high level of volunteerism in building community and setting an example for children. Each school family is REQUIRED to commit to 10 opportunities of service in support of school programs and projects.
Record your hours by clicking:
>> HERE <<
Note: You earn one (1) hour for every Dads Club meeting you attend!
The CMG Safe Haven online training is replacing the VIRTUS training.
All school parent volunteers who have frequent, ongoing or recurring contact with students must complete SAFE HAVEN online training.
The training consists of 3 short training videos, followed by a few questions, the program is approximately 60 minutes in length and will include a criminal background check that must be completed.
These trainings are available in both English and Spanish. There will no longer be any live training sessions, all Safe Environment trainings will be available online only.
- All new employees and volunteers will complete the Safe Haven online training program instead of the previously required VIRTUS PGC training. The turnaround time for compliance approval is approximately two weeks.
- All individuals must complete the training and complete a background check prior to the start of employment and/or volunteer service.
- The 5-year anniversary date is still in place. Individuals who recently attended a VIRTUS training session will not be required to complete refresher trainings until they have met their 5-year anniversary date.
- As the 5-year anniversary date is met, individuals will need to log into CMGConnect with their previous personal VIRTUS User ID and 1234 as the password. Once the individual logs into their CMGConnect account, they will be able to change their password. If they do not remember the User ID, they may contact the following:
1. Daphne Woods at 800.228.6108 ext. 2375 or dwoods@catholicmutual.org
2. CMG at cmgconnect@catholicmutual.
The following individuals below will now be required to complete Safe Haven online training as well:
1. Individuals who have never attended training.
2. Individuals who are currently due for refresher training and had not attended VIRTUS training.
3. Individuals who are currently due and have not attended VIRTUS training.
4. Individuals who are out of compliance or past due.
Please register at:
Note: A volunteer’s completion will be verified before being allowed to volunteer at a school activity. These policies were established by the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston by the Safe Environment Program. Any questions, please contact Diane Perez, SFdS Schhol Safe Environment Coordinator.
Information & Forms
Review important documents for school supplies, summer reading lists, Safe Haven Training, and more.
School Calendar
Find out what is going on around school and join us for special events!
School Uniforms
SFdS’s uniform policy requires a neat, clean, and complete appearance at all times.
Online Ordering &
Frequently Asked Questions
ONLINE ORDERING:
Ordering on the website is available until 6 AM. After 6 AM, the current date will not be available. If you have an account already set up complete with billing information, we will accept orders by email (info@thesimplyfreshkitchen.com) or phone (346-571-7971) until 8 AM. We will process the payment on the billing information provided on your account.
CANCELLATION OF MEALS:
Notification of cancellation must be emailed (info@thesimplyfreshkitchen.com) or called (346-571-7971) in before 8 AM of the day the meal is scheduled to go out to receive credit. Credit will not be given after 8 AM.
UNSCHEDULED CLOSURE:
If your school has an unscheduled closure, please contact us to let us know. We do not always get notified by the school. We will not provide credit for lunches delivered to a closed school.
MENU CHANGES:
Due to unforeseen shortages or seasonal supply issues, we reserve the right to make last-minute changes to the menu. We will notify the school with as much notice as possible.
How do I view my profile?
Log into your account at new.thesimplyfreshkitchen.com. In the upper-right-hand corner of the webpage, there is a ‘person’ icon. Once you click on it, you will be able to select My Profile, Place Order, or Logout.
How do I change a profile information?
Log into your account at new.thesimplyfreshkitchen.com. On the homepage, go to the Managed Profiles tab. Select the Profile you would like to update by clicking on the pencil icon. Update school, grade/class, or dietary preferences. Click Save.
How do I change my billing information?
Log into your account at new.thesimplyfreshkitchen.com. On the main page, scroll down to payment methods. You will be able to add additional payment methods as well as delete ones no longer in use. If you need to change you billing address, you can do so on the main page as well.
Online Order Availability
Ordering on the website is available until 6 AM. After 6 AM, the current date will not be available. If you have an account already set up complete with billing information, we will accept orders by email info@thesimplyfreshkitchen.com or phone (346-571-7971) until 8 AM. We will process the payment on the billing information provided on your account.
How can I cancel my order?
Notification of cancellation must be emailed info@thesimplyfreshkitchen.com or called (346-571-7971) in before 8 AM of the day the meal is scheduled to go out to receive credit. Credit will not be given after 8 AM.
Do you accommodate for food allergies?
We offer to following dietary preferences: Vegetarian, No Beef, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, No Egg or any combination of the previously listed. As we are not an allergen free facility, we do not suggest ordering lunches if you or your child have an actual food allergy or are on a medically recommended diet. Please note that some of our schools do not allow for any dietary preferences. If you attend such a school, we will only provide the meal listed on the menu.
What if my school has an unexpected closure?
If your school has an unscheduled closure, please let us know immediately. As schools are busy notifying parents and staff, we sometimes get overlooked. We will cancel lunches for the duration of the closure and provide credits or refunds. We will not provide credit for lunches delivered to a closed school.
How do I check orders I have placed?
Log into your account at new.thesimplyfreshkitchen.com. On the My Profile page, click on the Orders tab. Here you will be able to view all the orders that you have placed on this account.