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2016 - 2017
School Year
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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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2017 - 2018
School Year
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August
28
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First Day of School |
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Sept.
4
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Labor Day
Holiday |
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Nov.
20 - 24
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Thanks-giving Break |
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Dec.
25 - Jan. 5
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Christma
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Break
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| Jan. 15 |
MLK Holiday |
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Feb. 19
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Presidents
Day
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March 29 - April 6
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Easter Break |
| May 28 |
Memorial Day |
| June 15 |
Last Day of School |
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April 5, 2017
Dear St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School Families,
I wish to thank all the parents who attended last Thursday's parent meeting. We had a good turnout that included several new families. The administration puts a lot of effort into creating an experience that is both meaningful and informative. Even though the agenda for all General Parent Meetings focus on the business of school - budgets, fees, fundraising, enrollment, school-wide testing results, and so on, the emphasis for all parent events is about building quality interpersonal relationships between parents, teachers, and staff, ensuring that our students receive an education that forms the spiritual, intellectual, physical, psychological, social, moral, and religious capacities of each child.
Parent involvement is a key ingredient to a successful student. We best serve our children when we form a collaborative partnership that provides an exceptional educational experience within a faith filled environment. Parent involvement leads to good communication that builds trust and encourages problem solving.
We need to share solutions and challenges that impact your child's personal and academic successes
in partnership with one another.
Parent involvement is also cited as a key ingredient for a thriving school community. I work with parents on projects that directly impact our children's experience at school.
Input from the Safety and Emergency Preparedness Committee led to enhanced security measures. The Technology Committee contributed to our device program, technology integration, and library/tech lab redesign. Catholic Identity and School Spirit Committee activities build relationships in a faith based community. The Development Committee plans and executes all school fundraising activities. The Marketing committee shapes how we communicate within and outside our school community. The Finance Committee oversees the school budget and sets objectives that promote the school's long term viability. P
arents also support day to day activities such as carline, field trips, hot lunch program, and yard supervision, that ensure the safety and well being of our students while enriching their lives.
Every day I see parent volunteers positively impacting the success of our students and our school. If you are currently volunteering in any capacity at school, thank you! Information about future volunteer opportunities will be provided as we prepare for the 2017/2018 school year. There is something that fits everyone's needs. No matter how small or large your contribution, your efforts are greatly appreciated!
Principal
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Given the huge increase in adoption of smart phones and other mobile device, and with the understanding that mobile users generally have a preference for accessing data and web content through apps, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School created the SFAYL Mobile App. The App provides convenient, easily accessible information to our school community, as well as push notifications and reminders.
To download the app, please follow the directions below:
- Go to the App Store or Google Play store on your phone and search for: SFAYL
- Download the App
- Slide through the one-time welcome message.
- When prompted
- ALLOW PUSH NOTIFICATIONS.
- Click the REMINDERS button and press the cog icon in the top right corner. Then select which lists you would like to be subscribed to for push notifications.
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The Sycamore Parent Portal was opened
Friday, March 31 at 8:00 am
and will remain open
until
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 was 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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| 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.
Any questions regarding TAW can be directed to Tracy Foye. |
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!
Show Times:
Thursday, April 6 - 6:30 pm
Friday, April 7 - 6:30 pm
Saturday, April 8 - 2:00 pm
Saturday, April 8 - 6:30 pm
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- There is no drop-off on the hill up to East Side Park or at East Side Park. Students must be accompanied by an adult onto campus.
- Vehicles may not pull out of a parking stall during car line hours from 7:35 am to 8:05 am.
- Drop-off is the red curbed area and the coned area only. If your passenger doors are facing Santa Clara - you are not at the drop off area and students may not exit the vehicle.
- Please have all drivers review the full list of car line rules. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping all our students safe.
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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 on Thursday, April 6 at 9:30 am.
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Track practice will be held on
Thursday April 6 and Monday, April 10 from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm.
Track Parent Meeting will be held on Monday, April 10 from 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm in the Seamus Glynn Center.
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Boys Volleyball Servite Tournament
April 8 - 9 |
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The Boys A Volleyball team will be participating in a tournament at Service High School this weekend!
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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 12
Kentucky Fried Chicken |
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 Kentucky Fried Chicken.
Orders are due
8:00 am on Monday, April 10 in order to accurately tally the number of meals needed.
Thank you for your support!
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| Father - Daughter and Mother - Son Dances |
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: |
| April 1 |
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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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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