| Lucas R. |
3A |
| Nicholas B. |
1A |
| Tyler B. |
1A |
| Shiloh W. |
1A |
| Tyler J. |
2B |
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General Parent Meeting
Thursday, March 30
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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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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March 29, 2017
Dear St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School Families,
One of the primary goals of a Catholic education, one that separates St. Francis of Assisi School from the many fine public and private schools available to our families, is to invite our young people to a relationship with Jesus or deepening an existing relationship with Jesus, and assisting them to see the role of faith in their daily life.
Most of the time, and rightly so, we focus on the quantitative aspects of education - skills and achievement, grades and standardized test scores. This is very important because we must prepare our students for success in higher education. However, the centerpiece of our school mission is to prepare our students to be more than academically excellent. We strive to provide an education grounded in Gospel values that forms our students to be ethical and responsible, to have a life orientation toward faith and moral decision making, to be the hands and feet of Christ with all whom they meet.
Last week, our 8th grade students traveled to Divine Word Retreat Center in Riverside for an overnight retreat themed, "I will trust in you." I look forward to the retreat because I step away from my daily tasks to spend quality time with our 8
th
grade students. The retreat is part of the ongoing formation process focused on spiritual and personal development. In education speak, it is a summative assessment of the work we've done forming student's spiritually and personally throughout their time at St. Francis of Assisi School. In terms of faith formation and peer relationships, the retreat is the culmination and celebration of the St. Francis experience for students, many of whom have been together since pre-kindergarten. The retreat focuses on the student's spiritual and personal journey as they prepare to leave St. Francis for high school.
The retreat is one measure of our effort at school and home to
impart
our Catholic identity as members of a faith-based community. Based on what I observed, our work bears much fruit. I witnessed a deep respect and faith in God as well as strong bonds of friendship. The spiritual and personal journey at St. Francis has a significant and positive impact on the lives of our 8
th
grade students. They are prepared with a strong academic, personal, and spiritual foundation to be successful in high school and beyond. Your
children
are very fortunate to have teachers and administrators who are deeply committed to help students reach their full potential. They planned and executed an excellent retreat experience. We were even blessed to have Bishop Gordon Bennett, S.J. join us. Thank you Mrs. Cooper, Mrs. Lodin, Mrs. Lambert, and Mr. McKay for making the retreat a very special experience for our students.
As evidenced by the retreat, the laity are instrumental in the ministry of Catholic education so it is imperative that we have time to nurture our personal and collective Catholic Identity. On Friday, the faculty and staff enjoyed a day of prayer, reflection and community. Each and every day, the teachers and staff expend enormous energy 'giving' to the students and their families. Thank you for supporting our time to 'receive' spiritual energy. We had a great day!
I saw the power of God's love at work at St. Francis of Assisi School. May the power of God's love be at work in all of our families.
Principal
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| After School Pick Up at SCDA Church |
The after school pick up procedure has helped reduce the number of cars entering the school parking lot at dismissal and sped up the pick up process. The procedure has gone smoothly but there are a few reminders that need to be stressed:
- Only 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students may walk to SCDA Church with their younger siblings.
- 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students (and siblings with their older brother or sister) must pick up a release slip before leaving campus and present the slip to school personnel at the cross walk.
- 6th 7th, and 8th grade students may not walk to SCDA Church unless they have a signed waiver form on file in the office. Younger siblings must be listed on the form. Waiver forms are available in the office.
- Parents must arrive at SCDA Church at dismissal time to pick up their student(s). Students may not "wait" for pick up at SCDA Church.
Walking to SCDA Church after school for pick up is a privilege. Students and/or parents who fail to follow the terms of the agreement may lose the privilege.
Thank you for your cooperation!
Permission to Walk From School Form
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There has been an unusually large number of morning tardies over the last week. The weather has been great, there's been no unusual activity on the local freeway, and we're not competing with local traffic in the drive up to school, so I can't come up with a reasonable cause for the tardy pattern we've experienced. Please make sure your student arrives to school by 7:55 am so that they may arrive to their classroom by 8:00 am. Tardy students disrupt class and create unnecessary anxiety for the student arriving late.
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The Sycamore Parent Portal will be open
Friday, March 31 at 8:00 am through Monday, April 10 at 5:00 pm
for registration for the 2017-2018 school year. All St. Francis families may click the link below to begin the enrollment process. Registration can be completed at your convenience and may be stopped and restarted at any time during the open enrollment period.
All families will need their Sycamore username and password to access the portal. If you need your username and/or password, please contact Ms. Clarida at
tclarida@sfayl.org
or in the school office at 714-695-3700 X102.
Registration information as well as 2017-2018 Tuition and Fees will be distributed on Thursday, March 30 at the General Parent Meeting.
Registration and class fees will be due either
April 10
if paid by cash or check or
April 25
if paid through FACTS.
Thank you,
Tammy Clarida
Director of Admissions
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Kindergarten Orientation will be held in the Fr. Seamus Glynn Center Thursday, May 18 at 6:30 pm.
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All volunteer hours for the 2016-17 school year must be entered into Sycamore by
March 31, 2017. Each family has a 20 hour commitment. Any unfulfilled hours will be billed to your FACTS account in April at the rate of
$12.50 per hour.
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| Teacher Appreciation Week May 15 - 19, 2017 |
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Thank you to those that have sent in your donations and volunteered to help with your classes during Teacher Appreciation Week
May 15-19
. If you need a form, one is attached here. We expect the week to be a memorable one for our teachers and staff. In order to make it happen we rely on our annual collection of a voluntary
$10
donation per child to cover expenses for the week. This is the first and only collection for TAW we have done this year. You may send in cash or check (payable to St. Francis of Assisi School). If you have more than one child at the school, you may write one check per family. Please include your children's names and classes on the form. Please submit all donations by
April 7
so the money can be counted and volunteers secured prior to leaving for break.
If you have already signed up or would like to provide a raffle item to the Teacher Appreciation Luncheon, please drop the item off in the front office labeled "TAW - Tracy Foye" anytime from now until
May 12. No item is too small. The raffle is such a fun tradition for the luncheon that everyone enjoys. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
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Please support St. Francis of Assisi's
first musical production, Seussical Jr., April 6 - 8 at Yorba Linda High School's Performing Arts Center.
Tickets are on sale now!
Contact the school office at 714-695-3700
for more information!
Send a Message in our Seussical Jr. Program!
Parents, Friends, and Grandparents of cast members can send our actors a special message in our Seussical Jr. play program. In addition, the Seussical Jr. play program offers exceptional value for local businesses looking to advertise! Our audiences read our program, which will feature information about the play, the cast photos, and more. In our program, patrons also find places in the area to dine, shop, and visit. Ads will be seen by the 1,000 plus show attendees and friends!
Rehearsal Schedule:
Thursday, March 30
Friday, March 31
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1:00 pm - 2:00 pm |
| Leads |
2:15 pm - 3:30 pm |
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Half day dismissal this Friday is: 11:30 am - 11:50 am.
Pre-K A and Pre-K B will be going to Mass next Thursday, April 6 at 9:30 am.
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Track practice will be held on
Thursday 3/30 and 4/6 from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
Track Parent Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 6 from 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm in the Seamus Glynn Center.
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Coffee Containers Needed!
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Mrs. Nieto is in need of large plastic coffee containers with handles for upcoming P.E. activities. If you have empty containers, please drop them off at the front office.
Thank you!
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DC Dining - April 5
Costco Pizza |
As part of the fundraising efforts for our Annual 8th Grade East Coast Study Trip, St. Francis offers lunch from a variety of local food vendors each Wednesday. Next week our vendor is Costco Pizza.
Orders are due
8:00 am on Monday, April 3in order to accurately tally the number of meals needed.
Thank you for your support!
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Important Scrip information regarding Safeway cards:
We have received notice that an issue happened with Safeway's gift card system. If you currently have a Safeway scrip card that you reload, you will need to purchase a new card as the old cards will no longer work. If you ordered a card during the week of
March 19-March 26, your card will be here the week of
April 3. If you have any questions, please contact scrip coordinator, Michelle Molendyk, at
scrip@sfayl.org.
Spring Scrip Schedule:
| Orders Placed By: |
Will Be Available By: |
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April 5 |
| April 22 |
April 26 |
For more information on our school's Scrip program please visit our website.
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Jump Rope for Heart
April 10, 2017 |
Our annual Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser will take place on Monday, April 10. Students may wear athletic attire in order comfortably participate in the event.
Please turn in permission slips and donation envelopes by
Friday, April 7. Extra forms can be picked up in the front office if needed.
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 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!
Check out a full list of school opportunities available on our SignUp.com page or visit our website for more details about volunteering.
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Chairpersons Needed!
Carline Crew |
Karen Carlos has been the head of the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School Carline Crew for nearly 15 years now. With the graduation of her youngest son, Christopher, in June, Karen will be retiring her parking lot wave. We will need a new Chairperson to fill her shoes for the 2017-2018 school year (and beyond). Ideally this new Chair would have the opportunity to shadow Karen as she carries out her role for the remainder of the school year.
Please contact Karen Carlos at karenccarlos@yahoo.com if you are interested in learning more about becoming the St. Francis Carline Chairperson.
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Tallis Scholars Set to Perform at Christ Cathedral
Friday, March 31 |
Attention all 7th Grade Boys!
Servite Pre High School Placement Test
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The "Pre-HSPT" is designed to benefit 7th grade students by allowing them to practice a scaled version of the Entrance Exam prior to the official admissions process in
January, 2018. It is especially valuable in identifying areas that may need some work. Depending on results and interest, Servite may follow-up the Pre-HSPT with enrichment offerings during the summer in order to assist students in preparing for the rigors of high school coursework.
We will be administering Scholastic Testing Service's PHSPT on
Saturday, April 29, from 8:00 am. - 12:00 pm and results will be distributed and explained at our HSPT Information Night on
Tuesday, May 16, at 7:00 pm in the Servite Theater.
A fee of
$25 covers the cost of test administration, scoring, and a snack on the day of the exam.
Click HERE to register.
(Please note that results are not used for admissions purposes for the 2018-2019 school year.)
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| Rosary Academy Summer Programs |
Five different Summer programs have something for every age! Click
here to learn more and register.
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| Mater Dei Admissions Information |
Summer Camps
Sign up for Youth and High School Camps.
Register Online!
Entrance Exam
Saturday, May 6 from 7:45-11:30
Summer School
Incoming Freshmen can sign up today!
Applications for 2017-2018 School Year
Available now!
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San Antonio Knights of Columbus
Golf Tournament |
27th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Alta Vista Country Club
Monday, May 22, 2017
Player Fee:
$175 per Player
$700 per Foursome
Fee includes a round of golf, golf cart, box lunch, practice
balls, dinner and entry into the following contests:
Low Team Score -1st place Men, Ladies and mixed
Closest to the Pin -- Men and Ladies
Longest Drive - Men and Ladies
Hole In One on designated par 3 -
2017 300 Series Mercedes Benz
Player Package: Only
$50 and includes:
Entry in Hole in One contest on all par 3's, $25 of
raffle tickets, 2 Mulligans, and Putting Contest.
Plus: Player Package "Eagle Chance Bonus:
With all members of your foursome purchasing
the "Player Package" your foursome is entitled
to take their second shot at the 150 yard marker
on hole #1, par 5. Fly like an Eagle!
Check in:
10:00 am to 11:30 am. Non player dinner
$35.
Sponsored by:
San Antonio Knights of Columbus in Anaheim Hills.
All proceeds go to local charities
Call Frank Smaldino at 714-227-0227
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