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January 18
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MLK Holiday |
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February 20
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President's Day |
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April 13 - 21
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Easter Break |
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May 29
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Memorial Day |
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June 16
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Last Day of School |
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January 4, 2017
Dear St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School Families,
Happy New Year! I hope you and your family had a joyous Christmas and a terrific New Year's celebration.
My Christmas was wonderful, thanks in part to the generosity of the St. Francis community. I was overwhelmed with delicious treats and thoughtful gifts. I am grateful to the students, faculty, and parents for bringing the Christmas spirit to my home and to our school community.
December was an exciting month and a fitting close to a great year at St. Francis of Assisi School. Due to the hard work and generosity of our school community, we accomplished great things in 2016.
We s
ustained strong enrollment
which
generated a balanced budge
t;
student learning was positively impacted by exceptional teachers, curriculum, and educational program
s;
outstanding fundraising and parent input provided for school security upgrades, and most important, supportive relationships were built in a community of faith found in the classrooms, at Mass, Community Prayer, school events, and class activities.
The future is bright for St. Francis School as we look forward to a new year filled with anticipation and hope. I invite you to enjoy the gifts of our school community by getting involved in school activities. Here are some upcoming events and activities taking place at St. Francis of Assisi School:
Parenting in a Digital World.
On Tuesday, January 10, we are hosting a special presentation for parents on cyber safety. While advancements in technology have revolutionized the way we communicate and access information in ways that enhance our lives, parents must be aware of the potential dangers that accompany the information provided by the devices commonly used by our children. Parents need critical skills and updated knowledge to ensure their children's safety and support the success of their 21st Century kids. School Resource Officer and Juvenile Investigator, Sergeant Clayton Cranford, will speak to 6th - 8th grade students on Tuesday morning and later that evening to parents (all grade levels) at 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm (Glynn Center). Sergeant Cranford formed the Cyber Safety Cop Program to teach parents and students how to be safe online with all forms of social media. I strongly urge parents to attend this free educational presentation because it will impact how you address your child's digital world. Resources will be available to help parents properly supervise their children's online activities.
Seussical the Musical.
St. Francis of Assisi School will present its first musical production, Seussical Jr., this spring. The production will be managed by Stagelight Family Productions. We are excited to offer a new performing arts opportunity for our students. No theater experience is necessary to participate. Students in grades 1 - 8 are welcome to audition to become part of the cast.
An informational meeting for parents will take place on Wednesday, February 1 from 6:30pm - 7:30pm in the Glynn Center.
For more information please download the flyer available in the weekly newsletter.
General Parent Meeting.
On Thursday, January 26, we are hosting our mid year parent meeting at 7:00 pm. This is the second of three "State of the School" meetings provided by school administration. Results from school-wide STAR assessment administered in the fall will be reviewed. The STAR assessment provides achievement data in math and language arts for students in grades 2 - 8. Also provided will be an update on work completed on the WCEA/WASC accreditation report, a progress report on Strategic Plan initiatives, and plans for the 2017 auction fund-an-item will be shared.
Open House.
Catholic Schools Week (1/30 - 2/3) kicks off with our annual Open House on Sunday, January 29th from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. Open House is a great opportunity to visit your child's classroom and spend time with the people who play an important role in your child's education. Open House is also a great opportunity to celebrate our school and welcome new families
so please i
nvite friends and neighbors with young children to attend Open House. All three parishes will be promoting St. Francis of Assisi School at Mass on Saturday, January 21 and Sunday, January 22. Show your school pride by wearing your uniform to Mass (earn free dress on Monday, 1/23) and assisting with activities at Mass, i.e. presentation of gifts, sharing your SFA story from the pulpit or serving donuts to mention a few opportunities. Contact Tammy Clarida if you and your family would like to help at your parish during the promotional weekend or at Open House.
Moonlight Masquerade.
The 19th annual St. Francis Auction Gala will be held at the Hilton Waterfront Beach Resort in Huntington Beach on Saturday, February 25. The Auction Gala is our school's most important fundraising event of the year. During a festive and fun evening, we raise money for critical school needs and have a great time with family and friends. Auction invitations were sent home before Christmas. For more information and to register, please visit our auction website at
www.auctria.com/auction/sfa2017
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May the peace of newborn Christ child be with you now and throughout the upcoming year!
Tom Waszak
Principal
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| 2017 / 2018 Sibling and Preschool Intent Forms |
Sibling Interest Forms for Preschool - 8th Grade and Letters of Intent to Return for Preschool / Pre-K will be sent home in tomorrow's Thursday Folders. Letters will be sent with either your oldest child or your current Preschool / Pre-K student. Please be sure to check your child's backpack as feedback is due no later than
Thursday, January 12, 2017.
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Open House!
January 29, 2017 |
Please mark your calendar for this year's Open House, taking place Sunday, January 29, from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.
You won't want to miss this special day as we celebrate our school and showcase what makes St. Francis such an amazing "home" for our visiting families.
Promotion Weekend - January 22 and 23!
In preparation for Open House, all three parishes will be promoting St. Francis and encouraging families to visit our Open House event by sharing more about our school at all masses the weekend of January 21 and 22.
If you are one of our tri-parish families, you should have received an email from your parish liaison identifying some fun ways to get involved. Please consider signing up to serve as an ambassador for our school in some capacity during this weekend.
If you happen to attend another Catholic Church, but would like to help at one of the three parishes, please contact Tammy Clarida in the school office for more information.
All St. Francis students should be dressed in full "Mass Uniform" when participating and/or attending mass during Promotional Weekend. All students dressed as ambassadors of St. Francis, in school uniform, will earn a "Relaxed Dress" privilege for Monday, January 23.
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| Cyber Safety Speaker - January 10 |
Just a reminder that the Service Hour Commitment for each St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School family is 250 hours per school year. The service period runs from
April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017, so there are only 3 months left! Please remember to log your service hours in Sycamore so that your family receives credit.
Any unfulfilled service hours will be billed to your FACTS account on
April 30, 2017 at the rate of
$12.50 per hour.
Any questions, please contact he business office at sseariac@sfayl.org.
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Session Two of After School Enrichment Classes will run from January 9 - March 3, 2017. Below is a list of classes offered by day with the corresponding grade levels. A packet with further details will be sent home in tomorrow's Thursday Folder. To download registration forms please visit the "Enrichment" page at
www.sfayl.org
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We ask that all forms or registration emails be completed by January 5, 2017 to allow instructors ample time gauge enrollment and prepare materials.
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Class
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Time
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Grade
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| Art |
Monday
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3:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
3-5 |
| Academic Chess |
Monday |
2:30 pm - 3:50 pm |
1-6 |
| Academic Origami |
Tuesday |
2:50 pm - 3:30 pm |
1-6 |
| Guitar / Ukulele |
Tuesday/
Friday
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2:50 pm - 3:50 pm
or
12:15pm - 1:15 pm
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K-8 |
| Speech and Debate |
Wednesday
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3:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
5-8 |
| Lego |
Thursday |
2:50 pm - 3:50 pm |
1-5 |
| Soccer Shots |
Friday |
2:50 pm - 3:20 pm
or
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
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K-2 |
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| Seussical Jr. Coming to SFAYL this Spring! |
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School will be presenting it's first musical production, Seussical Jr., this Spring. We will be hosting a parent night on Wednesday, February 1 at 6:30 pm. Auditions and rehearsals will begin Tuesday, February 28. The production will be managed by Stagelight Family Productions.
We are excited to branch out and offer a new way for our students to be exposed to performing arts. No theater experience is necessary to participate. Thank you for your support as we launch this new activity. For more information, please download the file below.
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Welcome Back! The Pre-K staff and I are excited to have all of our little friends back today!
We learned about Creation (that God made the world) this morning during Stories of God's Love.
Letters of Intent and Siblings Intent for 2017/2018 school year will be going home this week. Please return them by January 12.
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DC Dining - January 11
New Season Pass |
DC Dining for the remainder of the school year will begin again on
Wednesday, January 11.
Orders for January 11 are due
8:00 am on Monday, January 9
in order to accurately tally the number of meals needed.
We are finalizing our vendors for the remainder of the school year in order to create a "Season Pass" Order Form for February - June. Once complete, the "Season Pass" will be posted on our website. You can click the link below to download the form for next week.
Thank you for your support!
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| 6th Grade Project Linus Pizza Lunch |
6th Grade
Christian Service Project
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Cost: $5.00
Includes: Papa John's Pizza, water, and dessert
Please support our 6th Grade class as they raise funds towards Project Linus, a program that supplies handmade blankets to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need.
Download an order form from the link below or on the St. Francis website to order Papa John's Pizza for lunch on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. All proceeds generated will be used to cover the costs of material to make Project Linus blankets.
Orders are due by
Friday, January 6, 2017!
Thank you for your support,
The 6th Grade Class
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Donors and Sponsors
Moonlight Masquerade Auction Gala
February 25, 2017 |
Thank you to the St. Francis families who have contributed to the 2017 Auction Gala
as Donors and Sponsors!
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Bluff Vacations
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Secured by Monnig Family
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Emily Job
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| Morgan Family |
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Umholtz Family
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Wizard Sports
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Secured by Doan Family
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| Sponsors: |
| Hamra Family |
| Father Seamus Glynn |
| Tornatela Family |
Dr. John P. Alley D.D.S. and
Dr. David T. Alley D.D.S.
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| Emily Job |
We are in still in need of high quality auction items for the 2017 Auction Gala. Please consider making a donation to our school's largest fundraising event and take advantage of one final opportunity for a tax write off in 2016. Your gift can make a difference for our students!
Below are samples of the types of items you or your business can donate to ensure a high level of bidding participation:
- Technology - i.e., wireless headphones, Google Home or Amazon Echo, Apple Watch Series 2, drone, Fitbit, bluetooth speakers, GoPro.
- Access to timeshares or vacation homes - i.e., Big Bear, Mammoth and Palm Springs or other desirable locations.
- Rounds of golf at a country club.
- Tickets to sporting events, theater and/or cultural events - i.e., Ducks, Angels, Dodgers, Lakers, South Coast Repertory Theatre and Pantages Theater tickets.
- Gift certificates to restaurants or department stores - i.e., The American Girl Store, Nordstrom, Macy's, William-Sonoma, etc.
- Passes to Legoland, Disneyland, SeaWorld or Knott's Berry Farm.
Please contact Meichele Cary at
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| Order By: |
Receive By: |
| 1/7 |
1/11 |
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Thank you to the
parents
who
volunteer to serve hot lunch each day at St. Francis!
Check out a full list of school opportunities available on our
SignUp.com
page or visit our website for more details about volunteering.
We are still in need of carline volunteers in the morning. We need help on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and most especially Thursdays. Please contact Karen Carlos at karenccarlos@yahoo.com
if you would like to help. Thank you!
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Santa Clara de Asis Catholic Church is in need of 8th grade volunteers to help with their preschool faith formation classes on Sunday mornings. There are many openings available for January 15 and beyond!
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Chairpersons Needed!
Father Seamus Glynn Tuition Assistance Dances |
The Development Committee is looking for a parent volunteer to Chair our Annual Father Seamus Glynn Tuition Assistance Dances this Spring. Also known as the Father-Daughter Dance and the Mother-Son Dance, these events are typically held in May. All proceeds from the dances go directly to our Tuition Assistance Fund.
Please consider donating your time to benefit a great cause. For more information on how you can help please contact Tawna Khamo at tawna.khamo@gmail.com. Thank you!
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| Upcoming Events at Mater Dei High School |
Mater Dei High School would like to invite St. Francis students to attend the many wonderful events coming up for Future Monarchs.
Performing Arts Camps
- The Mater Dei Music Academy invites you to be a part of the Band! This program is open to any student learning an instrument in grades 5-8 and of all levels of ability. Students are given the opportunity to participate in a number of performances with the great Mater Dei Band! The academy is Mondays and Thursdays, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm in the Mater Dei Band Room. For more information, please contact Associate Director, Taylor Smith at tsmith@materdei.org.
- Save the Date! The Mater Dei Junior High Honor Choir will be performing on Thursday, March 17, 2017 from 7:30 pm-9:30 pm at Segerstrom Hall. For more information on the Junior High Honor Choir and for rehearsal dates click here.
Admissions Events
- On January 12, 2017 Mater Dei will host our second Information Night. Campus tours will begin at 6:00 pm and our presentation will begin promptly at 7:00 pm in the Meruelo Athletic Center. All of our Department Chairs, Directors, Club Moderators and Coaches will be available for questions and there will be information sessions on Financial Aid, Technology and more. For questions, please call (714) 754-1175.
- On January 30, 2017 Mater Dei will host our first ever Athletic Information Night. If you plan on being a part of the Mater Dei Athletics program, you will not want to miss this informative evening. The event will start at 7:00 pm in our Meruelo Athletic Center.
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Winter Open House at Santa Margarita
Catholic High School
January 12, 2017 |
Santa Margarita Catholic High School would like to invite St. Francis families to attend the Winter Open House Event on Thursday, January 12 from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm. Please click the link below to download more details.
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