Dear St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School Families,
The accomplishments of our graduates reflect the strong academic, personal, and spiritual foundation provided by St. Francis of Assisi School. A major part of our educational program is to prepare our students to succeed in high school. It is to this end that the middle school offers a demanding academic program and an opportunity to participate in a very competitive athletic league.
We are proud to send our students to outstanding Catholic high schools - Servite, Rosary, Mater Dei, Cornelia Connelly, Santa Margarita, and JSerra, as well as local public high schools, where they can grow and mature. Our students have options and many will qualify for honors courses and accelerated curriculum upon entrance. St. Francis families should do all they can to assure themselves that their school of choice is a good match for their sons and daughters.
As a service to our families, we have restructured our annual high school information meetings to include both parents and students. We have arranged for admissions representatives to meet with our families on Monday, September 26. Representatives from Mater Dei, Servite, Rosary, Santa Margarita, Cornelia Connelly, and JSerra will be in separate classrooms for three 25 minute sessions between 3:15 pm and 4:45 pm. Students and their parents may attend as many sessions as they would like. We hope all 8th grade families will take advantage of this opportunity to gain insights about our Catholic high schools as well as learn about the admissions process at each school. 6th and 7th grade students and their parents are also encouraged to attend.
Selecting a high school for your son and daughter is a very important decision. Our hope is that each of our students finds the high school that best meets their needs and interests. Make an informed decision by attending the Open House at the high schools you are considering and take advantage of the high school information sessions at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School.
Tom Waszak
Principal
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20th Anniversary Celebration
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School opened its doors to 420 students in September, 1998, and with Prayer, Peace and Perseverance has been preparing students for academic achievement, social success, and spiritual growth ever since. Twenty years of excellence in education warrants a celebration. We plan to commemorate this significant milestone and set the course for our future with a capital campaign. All of our students have benefitted from the strong foundation that our school provides. As we look back on twenty years, it is time to lay the foundation, literally and figuratively, for the many students and years ahead.
There is an undeniable abundance of talent in our school community that can assist in making this project a success. We need your help to identify resources and skill sets that align with our goal. If you have experience with capital campaigns and building projects and you are passionate about St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School, please contact Mr. Waszak at twaszak@sfayl.org.
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Parent - Teacher Conference Scheduling
Thank you for your patience with Parent - Teacher Conference scheduling. Sycamore successfully addressed the issues and conference scheduling became available today at 8:30 am. The sign-up will be open through Sunday, September 25 at midnight.
To sign-up for conferences, please follow these steps:
- Login to Sycamore with your family's username and password.
The School Code is 2056.
- Click on "My School" on the green menu on the left.
- Click "P/T Conference".
- Choose the date from the drop down menu.
- Choose your student from the drop down menu.
Please make sure you schedule for each child.
- The homeroom teacher for your child will appear in the box.
- Available spots are green. Choose a green box to schedule your conference.
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WCEA/WASC Parent Survey
Complete your survey and earn your child(ren) a free dress pass!
This year our school is completing a self-study in preparation for the WCEA/WASC accreditation visit in the 2017-2018 school year. The self-study requires information from all shareholders of our school.
St. Francis parents can contribute valuable information relevant to the self-study. Please complete the
Parent Survey by
Sunday, October 2 at midnight. As a thank you for completing the survey your student(s) will receive relaxed dress. Please print out the webpage once you have completed the survey. Write your student(s) name on the paper and turn in to their homeroom teacher the next day, this will be their free dress day. Free dress passes will expire on Monday, October 3. For details on free dress guidelines, please refer to the
2016-2017 Parent-Student Handbook (p. 39).
Thank you for your valuable input for our WCEA/WASC self-study.
Shannon Kwan
WCEA/WASC Chair
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Subscribe to Teacher Websites
The "Subscribe" feature on our website is now working!
Parents and students can now subscribe to
teacher home pages
and homework pages. This feature provides our families with an email alert / update each evening when changes are made. Thank you for your patience as we have worked to resolve the issues related to this tool.
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2016-2017 Yearbook Online Ordering site is LIVE!
Purchase your yearbooks now!
Current price: $40.00
After November 19, 2016: $45.00
Deadline for Personalized books: January 31, 2017
All orders must be completed online
(no orders accepted through the front office).
Share your photos with the Yearbook Committee! Upload your class and event photos from the first day of school, Kona Ice fundraiser, sports, field trips, etc. to our Josten's school website at
www.replayit.com. Be sure to choose St. Francis of Assisi (Yorba Linda) to upload to the correct school.
Thank you!
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A Reminder from the St. Francis Business Office
Please note that money or checks turned into the school for any reason (DC Dining, fundraising, after-school enrichment programs, athletics, etc.) should
be STAPLED to the order return form. PLEASE no paperclips or loose money in envelopes.
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DC Dining - September 28 - Panda Express
As part of the fundraising efforts for our Annual 8th Grade East Coast Study Trip, SFA offers lunch from a variety of local food vendors each Wednesday. Next week our vendor is Panda Express.
Order forms will be sent home in Thursday Folders and can be downloaded from the
website or by clicking the link below. We ask that orders be submitted as early as possible and no later than
8:00 am on the Monday, September 26 in order to accurately tally the number of meals needed.
For your convenience, we have created a DC Dining "Season Pass" listing all our Wednesday DC Dining options for September through December. You can now place all of your orders at one time.
Thank you for your support!
DC Dining Season Pass Order Form
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Mixed Bags Fundraiser - September 9 - 30
Tomorrow is the last day to turn in
5 item prize redemption coupons!
There is just over a week remaining for our Mixed Bag fundraiser. Let's make one final push in sales!
There is a wide variety of items to purchase from bags and totes to all things home like really good reversible wrapping paper, dishes, and decor.
Supporters can shop online and have the items shipped, or they can look through the catalog and order on paper. Encourage your friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, etc. to please take a look!
Remember our school ID is 365500. Be sure to mark the name of the St. Francis student you are supporting.
www.mixedbagdesigns.com/?fundraiserid=365500
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11 Days Until Fall Fest!
Purchase your tickets today for SFA's "Brew Fest" style event that aims to raise spirits (literally and figuratively) and funds for our school.
Join us in the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School Courtyard
Friday, September 30 from 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm.
We hope you will join us and Invite friends and family members to attend this exciting new event that will feature the best
brews
, delicious
hors d'oeuvres and desserts,
a live
DJ,
raffle
prizes
, and
fun
that will directly benefit our school!
Contact Michelle Manzella at fundraisers@sfayl.org or visit the Fall Fest page at sfayl.org for more details on how you can purchase tickets, volunteer, or become a Fall Fest sponsor and have your name prominently displayed at the event!
Local breweries and restaurants participating in this exciting new event
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Angel Bin Shoe Drive 2016 - 2017
Please donate your shoes for the Angel Bin Shoe Drive! The proceeds from this activity will benefit our eighth grade students traveling to Boston, Washington DC, and New York on our East Coast Study Trip in the spring. You can drop off your gently used shoes now and throughout the fall in the box labeled "Shoe Drop" in front of school. All shoe types are accepted. Thank you!
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Trimester 1 Enrichment Classes Begin This Week!
Register today! Forms were sent home in Thursday Folders and copies can be downloaded from the website.
2016 - 2017 enrichment courses will be offered three times a year in 8 week sessions
(one session per trimester):
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Session One (8 weeks):
September 19 - November 11
Session Two (8 weeks):
January 9 - March 3
Session Three (Two 4 week blocks with Easter Break in between):
March 13 - April 7
April 24 - May 19
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Session One Schedule:
Some classes are grade specific, so your child may not have received a flyer for that class.
See the school website for more details or to download a copy of any flyer.
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Monday
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Art, Chess, Show Choir*
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Tuesday
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Origami, Guitar / Ukulele
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Wednesday
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Speech
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Thursday
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Lego, Shooting Stars Basketball
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Friday
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Guitar / Ukulele, Soccer Shots
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*Show Choir is ongoing
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We LOVE Volunteers!
Thank you Kona Ice volunteers! We raised $___ for our liturgical music throughout the 2016 - 2017 school year. Thank you SFA families for your support!
New opportunities to get involved!
A new school year has arrived which means opportunities abound to make this the best year ever!
Check out the list of school opportunities available on our SignUp.com page or visit our website for more details about volunteering.
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Volunteer for St. Francis Booth at Saint Martin's Oktoberfest
Save the Date!
St. Martin de Porres Oktoberfest
September 23 - 25
Are you interested in volunteering in the St. Francis booth to earn service hours? S
ignups are now available on signup.com. Our game is called The Duck Pond.
Students are welcome to volunteer if accompanied by an adult.
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Carline Crew Members Needed!
We are in need of help for morning carline. It only takes 30 minutes 1 day a week. We are extremely short on Thursdays, but also need help on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Please consider volunteering your time and join the carline crew...you won't regret it! Contact Karen Carlos at
karenccarlos@yahoo.com
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2016 - 2017 Key Dates
| Thanksgiving Break |
Monday - Friday |
November 21 - 25, 2016 |
| Christmas Break |
Wednesday - Tuesday |
December 21, 2016 - January 3, 2017 |
| MLK Holiday |
Monday |
January 16, 2017 |
| President's Day Holiday |
Monday |
February 20, 2017 |
| Easter Break |
Thursday - Following Friday |
April 13 - 21, 2017 |
| Memorial Day Holiday |
Monday
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May 29, 2017
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| Last Day of School |
Friday |
June 16, 2017 |
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Preschool / Pre-K News
Early Dismissal on
Friday is
11:30 am-11:50 am.
We will have a recess (9:00 am - 9:50 am) calendar out by your teacher's sign-in sheet starting next week. If you are fingerprinted and have done Safe Environment training, feel free to sign up whenever you can help.
Visit the St. Francis
website
to view the monthly Preschool / Pre-K Newsletter.
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Scrip
Please remember our local Scrip retailers:
Blue Agave - $20.00 certificate with a 20% rebate
Cinema City - $7.00 ticket with a 14.35% rebate ($1.00 per ticket)
Keno's - $10.00 certificate with a 10% rebate
Mother's Market - $25.00 card with a 5% rebate
Sushi Noguchi $25.00 certificate with a 10% rebate
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Caught Being Good!
Congratulations to the week's Caught Being Good winners:
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Lorenzo R.
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1B
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Michael G.
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1A |
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Charlotte W.
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Gianna P.
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1B |
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Brennen F.
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3B |
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Purchase Tickets for St. Martin's Octoberfest September 23 - 25
Forms can be turned in
at the
St. Martin de Porres Parish Hall Foyer,
September 19 - 22, 9:00 am - 6:30 pm and September 23, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.
For any questions contact
Susan Michael (714) 779-6340.
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Join the Cherub Choir at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church!
St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church is looking for children in grades 3 through 8 to join the Cherub Choir. The children will learn basic singing skills as well as become more familiar with Catholic liturgy. They will sing at various parish liturgies and concerts. Practice/rehearsal will commence on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 in the St. Cecilia Room with rehearsals thereafter on every Wednesday night. Contact Mrs. Terri Backes, Director of Music at (714)970-2771 at Extension 114 or email her at teresab@smdpyl.org. Parents can also sign up at the first night of rehearsal. Mrs. Backes is really excited about the program and looks forward to seeing lots and lots of SFA students!!
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Join the Cherub Choir at San Antonio de Padua Catholic Church!
"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly...singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God."
Colossians 3:16
San Antonio Catholic Church invites St. Francis students (starting at age 6) to join the Cherub Choir. Rehearsals are on
Mondays from 4:45 pm to 5:30 pm (starting
9/26) in the Multi Purpose Room (2nd floor of The Religious Education Building). The children sing once a month at the
10:00 am Mass with concerts at Christmas and in the Spring.
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Interested in Contributing?
Please submit articles and announcements for the eNewsletter to
webmaster@sfayl.org.
The eNewsletter is sent out weekly on Wednesday evenings. Articles must be submitted on Monday for Wednesday distribution.
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