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2018 - 2019
School Year
Important Dates
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October 4
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Feast of St. Francis and 20th Anniversary Celebration |
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October 5
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School Holiday
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| October 12 |
Fall Fest |
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November
2
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Teacher In-Service - Student Free Day
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| Nov 19 - 23 |
Thanksgiving
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| Dec 24 - Jan 4 |
Christmas Break |
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January 21
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day - School Holiday
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February 15
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Faculty Retreat - Student Free Day
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February 18
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President's Day - School Holiday |
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March 9
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Auction Dinner and Dance
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March 22
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Religious Education Congress - Student Free Day
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April 18 - 26
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Easter Break
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May 27
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Memorial Day - School Holiday
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| May 31 |
8th Grade Graduation
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June 14
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Last Day of School
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| Nayla |
KB
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Daniel
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3B
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| Noah |
2A
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| Kylie |
1B
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| Reily |
3B
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Dear St. Francis of Assisi School Parents and Guardians,
During the 2018-2019 school year, St. Francis of Assisi School's Catholic Identity Committee will focus on providing faith opportunities for our families. As Mrs. Cooper, Religion Coordinator/8th Grade Teacher, explained at the General Parent Meeting, teachers are working on new Religion Standards that came out of the Diocese of Seattle. We are in the process of mapping the standards and reviewing current resources to determine the best ways to support faith-based education at all grade levels. These standards are extensive and involve reading the Scripture more intensively at all grade levels. As Catholics, we hear Scripture weekly in our liturgies and reflect on the Word as the presider breaks it open in the homily. The new standards encourage students to dive deeper into the Word throughout the week as well. This becomes a joint effort between home and school.
We understand the challenges that families face as parents work hard to raise faith-filled Catholics. As a tri-parish school, we recognize that there are many opportunities at each of the parishes for families to dive deeper into their faith journey. We encourage families to build community in their home parish and to get involved in the ministries offered so your students see faith in action through your example. Our Catholic Identity Committee wants to support your faith journey as a family here at school. We are providing a beautiful opportunity to build a "family mission statement" by spending time weekly talking about what values your family holds dear to them. We hope parents take time to nurture themselves as you give so much to your children. Our advent mission will nurture the whole family. Plan on spending time as a family during Advent to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas and prepare for the celebration of our Lord's birth. Finally, starting in October, look for Family Food for Thought, a simple weekly inspiration and/or reflection for your family dinner conversation. Thank you to this Committee for your dedication, inspiration and prayers for our families.
I would like to share a blessing for our families from St. John Paul II prayed on the the Feast of the Holy Family:
"I wish to invoke the protection of the Holy Family of Nazareth.. it is therefore the prototype and example for all Christian families..St. Joseph was a just man..may he always guard, protect and enlighten families. May the Virgin Mary, who is the Mother of the Church, also be the Mother of the Church of the home...May Christ the Lord, the Universal King, the King of families, be present in every Christian home as He was at Cana, bestowing light, joy, serenity, and strength."
St. John Paul II....pray for our families.
Jeannette Lambert
Principal
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| 20th Anniversary Mass and Celebration |
Click here to RSVP for our 20th Anniversary Celebration.
Volunteers are needed on this day to help with set up and break down of the event. If you would like to volunteer your time, please visit our signup.com. If you have any questions regarding volunteering please contact Laurie Schoenke at lschoenke@sfayl.org. |
| Parent / Teacher Conferences 2018 |
| Sign ups for Parent - Teacher Conferences will be open through the Sycamore Parent Portal on Monday, October 1, at 8:00 am. |
Extended Care Aide - Anna Low-Neilson
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We are so thankful for dedicated daycare staff. Mrs. Low-Neilson brings a spirit of joy and love to staff and students alike.
Why do you love SFA?
It feels like family at SFA. Everyone is caring and friendly.
I also went to Catholic school when I was younger. I attended St. Benedict Catholic School in Montebello. I cherish those memories because we were all treated like family there. My parents would always have the priests and nuns over for dinner. Our family made amazing friendships at that school.
What do you love about your role in Daycare?
I love that I get exposure to all different grades, ages and fun personalities. I just love them all!
What do you like to do in your free time?
My favorite thing is to take care of my 4 month old granddaughter Scarlett! |
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We are excited to present Peter Pan Jr., our 3rd Annual Spring production. Attached are the "Important Dates" for auditions, rehearsals, and performances. We hope all of our young stars will come out to auditions. No experience is necessary and all students will be given a role in the play!
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Wise Guys Fundraiser September 23 - 27
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Support our school by visiting Wise Guys Pizzeria in Yorba Linda between September 23 - 27. Download and print the form below and 20% of your purchase will be donated to St. Francis! Proceeds from this event will go towards our St. Francis of Assisi Tuition Assistance Fund.
Download form here. |
Little Lambs: Early Childhood Education News
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Preschool & Pre-K students had a great time at Soccer Shots demonstration during recess on Monday! Hopefully they told you about it.
Soccer Shots Registration forms for Preschool & Pre-K will be in green Thursday folders. First Soccer Shots class will start on Thursday, October 4th at 3:00 pm.
Preschool & Pre-K classes will be processing in for the 20th Anniversary mass on Thursday, October 4th. But, they will not be attending the Mass. You will need to sign them out, if you would like them to go with you.
Friday, October 5, 2018
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No School & No Extended Care
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Kindergarten Recess and Lunch Volunteers needed! Click here to sign up and help!
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October 24, 2018
5:30 - 8:00 pm
More information and dinner order form can be downloaded
here.
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| Reminder: Parking Lot Rules |
Please remember that the parking lot is only open to PreSchool and Pre-K families picking up between 2:20 - 2:40. Unfortunately, if you arrive after 2:40 you will be required to go to the back of the pick up line.
Families picking up K-8 must wait in the pick up line until instructed to enter the parking lot.
Thank you for your cooperation with this matter. |
Download the SFAYL app today! It can be found in the app store on both apple and android phones. This app can be used to report an absence, keep up to date on the school calendar, check teacher websites and more!
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Online ordering of 2018 - 2019 Yearbooks is now open! The cost if ordered today is $40.00.
Next week, October 2, the price goes up to $45.00!
The final day to personalize yearbooks is February 2, 2019. The final date to order yearbooks online is May 15, 2019.
Click here to place your order! |
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Save the Dates!
Mission of the Family Workshop
Tuesday, November 6th
Two sessions offered for parents:
After drop off from 8:15 - 9:15 am OR
In the evening from 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Attendance is free, RSVP requested
Keep an eye out for the flyer in Thursday folders soon!
Family Advent Manger Building Workshop Event!
Thursday, November 29th
6:00 - 7:30 pm
Prepare for the Advent season by building a manger together and being inspired by the many names of Christ reflection cards!
More details to come soon.. save the date!
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| Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities! |
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Wednesday lunches throughout the school year are hosted by our 7th and 8th grade students fundraising for their East Coast Study Trip. The DC Dining program offers a variety of meal options from a broad spectrum of local restaurants.
Please order DC Dining for Trimester 1 at St. Francis School. Please be sure to turn the form and payment into the office by
Monday of the week you are ordering a meal. DC Dining next
Wednesday, October 3, we will be serving
Costco Pizza.
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| St. Martin de Porres Oktoberfest |
St. Francis School needs families for our St. Martin de Porres Oktoberfest booth this weekend September 28, 29 and 30. St. Francis will be manning the Duck Pond game booth. This is a wonderful opportunity for our school to support one of our founding parishes and acquaint all St. Martin de Porres parishioners with our school community. Your volunteer hours in our St. Francis game booth will be credited to your volunteer hour commitment to our school. 8th graders can also earn service hours by working in this booth!
Please click here to sign up for a shift.
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| Mater Dei High School Admissions |
Santa Clara de Asis - Children's Faith Formation
Volunteers Needed! |
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