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2018 - 2019
School Year
Important Dates
September 25
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High School Visitation Day |
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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
Break |
| 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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| Sofia |
1B
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Lorelai
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1A
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| Chloe |
1B
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| Colton |
1A
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Dear St. Francis of Assisi School Parents and Guardians,
Thank you to all parents who attended our first parent meeting last Thursday. The meeting was well attended and your presence is very much appreciated. I am inspired to see so many parents taking time out of their busy schedules to learn more about what is happening at St. Francis. Thank you as well to all of our volunteer committee chairs who spent time sharing their service opportunities. We appreciate all of our parent volunteers who help make a difference in our school community.
At the meeting, I discussed our focus on growth mindset and highlighted how this is impacting all areas of our school community this year. Together as educators and parents, we are partnering to coach and empower our students to discover who they are and who they want to become. The journey from Pre-school to Eighth grade is the longest in their academic career at any one school. At St. Francis of Assisi, it is about so much more than just academics. Our goal is to develop Christ-centered, well-rounded, confident, capable citizens who are productive and contributing members of society. We want them to see their part in the greater vision of our world. While homework has an essential place in the educational program, our newly revised homework policy reflects a more balanced approach to practicing skills already taught in class during the school day. Please take time to read our revised policy.
Learning is about providing opportunities to help our students grow socially, emotionally, physically, spiritually, and academically. At school, students have opportunities to build social skills with peers, grow in faith through prayer and service, and establish strong academic habits that provide foundation for life-long learning. At home with the family, the world is available for learning to continue. We want families to have time together as this is critical to their development and growth as well. Families can grow essential life skills by simply spending time together. As the primary educators, families model the growth mindset through daily activities and intentional time spent together, such as taking a walk in nature, playing team sports, enrolling in scouts, participating in the fine arts, and attending weekly Mass on Sunday. Together, we are helping students set goals, address challenges, struggle with new information, hone in on strengths, and assimilate classroom learning with things learned in daily life - beyond the walls of the classroom. Everything we do at school and home is learning! Thank you for your partnership on this journey!
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. |
Extended Care Director - Jacqueline Lorenz
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We are excited to have a new Daycare Director, Jacqueline Lorenz, for the 2018-2019 school year! As we begin this year we want to highlight our staff so you know who is caring for your children. We hope to provide a positive, faith-filled environment for students to complete homework, enjoy a snack, and spend time with friends.
"I am excited to take on a new leadership role here at St. Francis because working with students is my most important vocation. As the Extended Care Director, I can combine my academic, volunteer, and previous work experiences to provide a holistic environment for our students to foster their development, even after school. I hope to bring a positive environment for our Extended Care and invite students and families to join us!" - Jacqueline Lorenz
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After School Enrichment Classes for 2018-2019
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After School Enrichment courses at St. Francis of Assisi School will be offered three times throughout the year in 6 or 8 week sessions.
Session One will run 8 weeks beginning the week of September 17 and conclude the week of November 9.
Hard copies of flyers for each class will be sent home in the coming weeks. Additional copies can be obtained in the front office or online.
| Monday |
Art
Chess
Spanish (K-2)*
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| Tuesday |
Guitar/Ukulele
Origami
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| Wednesday |
Mad Science
Show Choir** |
| Thursday |
Lego
Spanish (3-4)* |
| Friday |
Guitar/Ukulele
Soccer Shots |
*Spanish is capped at 15 students for K-2 and 20 students 3-4.
**Show Choir is an ongoing enrichment course that will run through the end of the year. |
Little Lambs: Early Childhood Education News
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Friday September 21, 2018
11:30 am - 11:50 am
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Early Dismissal
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Wednesday September 26, 2018
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Worship Wednesday and Music start
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Kindergarten Recess and Lunch Volunteers needed! Click here to sign up and help!
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| Catholic High School Visitation Day |
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8th Grade Parents,
Please mark your calendars! Our Catholic high schools will be here on Tuesday, September 25 from 3:00 - 4:45 pm to meet with families. Sessions will run approximately half an hour. You can visit up to three highs schools of your choice. Please let us know if you have any questions about the visitation day.
To help make your research easier, we've included the links below regarding application and shadow day information for our Catholic high schools. We are here to help every step of the way as you go through the high school admissions process.
Please contact Fran Montelli at fmontelli@sfayl.org if you have any questions or need assistance.
Mater Dei High School:
Servite High School:
***Instructions from Servite: "the above link will take families to an "inquiry form" that has a shadow day permission slip incorporated into it. In order to get the Shadow Day section to appear, you must select 8th as current grade, and to get to the appointment section, you must choose the school as St. Francis of Assisi, then the
October 16
date will appear. Families should complete the form by
October 6
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Rosary Academy:
Connelly High School:
JSerra High School:
Santa Margarita Catholic High School:
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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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| Order Your Yearbook Today! |
Online ordering of 2018 - 2019 Yearbooks is now open! The cost if ordered today is $40.00.
The price goes up to $45.00 on October 2.
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! |
| On-site Volunteer Fingerprinting September 20 |
Volunteer Fingerprinting
SFA Innovation Center / Library
Thursday, September 20, 2018
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
As a service to our parent/guardian volunteers, we are offering fingerprinting services here at St. Francis School on
September 20 between the hours of
2:00 - 6:00 pm. The cost of the service is
$57.00 paid by cash or credit card at time of fingerprinting as well as a photo ID such as a State issued driver's license. Fee is paid directly to Certix.
Please stop by the school office no later than
Friday, September 14 to pick up an "
Applicant Information Form" or download and print. This form needs to be submitted to the office no later than
Monday, September 17 by 4:00 pm in order for you to be entered in the database for the onsite fingerprinting.
Volunteer Requirements:
All diocesan volunteers and employees, school and parish, age 18 and above, working in any capacity with minors, children under the age of 18, must obtain criminal background screening (fingerprinting), safe environment training (which includes acknowledgement of the the diocesan Policy Against Sexual Misconduct Code of Conduct). For the safety of our students, you may not volunteer until you have completed these important requirements.
Fingerprinting can take one to two weeks to clear and be entered in the school database. Parents/guardians will be directed to an alternative fingerprint location if they do not utilize SFA fingerprint services on
September 20.
Safe Environment Training - can be completed by logging on to
www.shieldthevulnerable.org
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If you are interested in chaperoning activities as an authorized driver, please see the additional requirements available in the school office.
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Please note that if you would like to be an
authorized
driver for any school function (sports, field trips, etc.), you
MUST be over the age of 25 and complete the following
license and insurance requirements and submit to the school office:
- A copy of your valid unrestricted driver's license
- A copy of your insurance declarations page showing a minimum of liability coverage of $100,000 per person/$300,000 per accident (not your car registration)
- A completed Volunteer Driver Form
- Successful completion of the online training course, Be Smart - Drive Safe, a 20 minute video course offered via the Catholic Mutual Group website. (This only needs to be completed every 3 years.) Log onto https://orange.cmgconnect.org/, set up an account, and select the Defensive Driving Curriculum.
These requirements are in addition to fingerprint and safe environment training.
Information and the form can be picked up at the school office. If you have any questions, please contact the school business office.
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Scooter's Italian Ice Fundraiser
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Tomorrow, September 20th Scooter's Italian Ice will be on campus! The proceeds from this fundraising event will go toward providing an accompanist for our school Masses throughout the year. It is also a nice way to cool off and enjoy some time with your family at St. Francis!
Tickets can still be purchased tomorrow morning in the office.
Thank you for your support!
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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.
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Mrs. Fields/Yankee Candle Fundraiser
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Continue selling Mrs. Fields Cookies and Yankee Candles!! Don't forget that for every 5 items you sell you can bring in your ticket to redeem a prize on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Friday, September 21 is the last day to turn in orders for this important program.
Prizes!
For the families that sell a minimum of $225 worth of items, each child in the family will join in an Ice Cream Party!
The class that raises the most money will have a Pizza Party!
The child that raises the most money will receive $100.
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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, September 26, we will be serving
Subway.
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, you'll find the exact same low prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School. Simply click here to begin shopping through AmazonSmile.
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| St. Martin de Porres Oktoberfest |
St. Francis School needs families for our St. Martin de Porres Oktoberfest booth the weekend of 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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