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2018 - 2019
School Year
Important Dates
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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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| Nico C. |
2B
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Joelle L.
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1A
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| Gianna F. |
5B
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| Jacob D. |
KA
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Dear St. Francis of Assisi School Parents and Guardians,
Albert Einstein said, "Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better." Our sixth grade students are doing just this at Ecos Institute for four days this week. For some of our students, this is their first time in the mountains and away from the comforts of home. For some of our parents, this was the first time they had to say goodbye for an overnight trip and tears were shed as we all waived goodbye to the buses. These trips in sixth, seventh and eighth grade provide a unique educational opportunity for our students, breaking down the walls of the classroom and engaging social, emotional, and academic learning in a kinesthetic way.
With the changes with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS), outdoor education has become a more engaging experience for our students. Before the new standards, students would be spoon fed information and then they would regurgitate what they learned. Now, students are front loaded with knowledge and then given the opportunity to explore how it is applied in their natural surroundings. Students then discuss and reflect on the impact this information has on the world around them. They are also learning about ways they can be good stewards and actively engaging in the responsibility of the care and keeping of God's creation.
I was able to spend Tuesday afternoon and evening at Ecos. I was so impressed with the facility, the leadership and staff, and the dedicated cabin counselors who worked very hard to take great care of our students. Mr. Mandry, Mrs. Coad, and Mrs. Raymond have prepared the students well for this experience. Much love goes out to the three teachers who are going above and beyond to not only care for our sixth grade students, but are also giving parents daily updates and posting pictures of the daily activities. On the night hike, our students were thinking critically and asking excellent questions of their counselor. I was proud of how well-mannered and respectful our students were with other students and staff throughout the day. Our school is spending the week with three other Diocese of Orange Catholic schools at camp. It was evident at meals saying grace, on hikes reflecting on God's creation, and through their witness of the Gospel in their words and actions, that our students have developed a beautiful gift of faith and awareness that God's creation is truly a gift in their lives.
In appreciation of God's creation,
Jeannette Lambert
Principal
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There are only 4 days remaining to register for the 2019 - 2020 school year. The online registration portal will be closing on
Sunday, May 5 at Midnight. A step-by-step guide for registration was sent home to all families at the close of the General Parent Meeting as part of the letter from Mrs. Lambert.
All families will need their Sycamore login information to access the
portal
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If you have forgotten your Username and/or Password, please contact Tammy Clarida in the Admissions Office.
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| Our spring book fair is Monday, May 6th - Thursday May 9th. If you are interested in volunteering during this time please contact Mia Gutierrez by email at mgutierrez@sfayl.org |
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New this year is an ewallet option!
Give your student a secure, cash-free way to shop the fair. Simply create a free account, preauthorize a spending limit, and have funds immediately available.
Set up your ewallet here. |
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Teacher Appreciation Week 2019
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Teachers Light the Fire Within Us! It's that time of year where we get to celebrate all of the amazing teachers, aides, staff and administration at SFA!
For those wishing to contribute something to Mr. Rodriguez, you can bring items to the front office. A kinder mom will be collecting them to put something nice together for him. Please clearly mark with "TAW - Mr. Rodriguez" so we can be sure he gets it.
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| Please make sure your child(ren) stay ON the asphalt path leading down to the church. There are snakes that lurk in the bushes. |
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| Yearbooks are almost sold out! |
There are only two weeks left to order your yearbook! We have less than 50 yearbooks remaining. Once they are gone, they are gone!
The cost if ordered today is $45.00.
The final date to order yearbooks online is May 15, 2019.
Click here to place your order! |
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Little Lambs: Early Childhood Education
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| Thursday, May 2nd |
Pre-K A & B School Mass 9:30 am
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| Friday, May 3rd |
Transportation Parade 8:45 am
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| Friday, May 3rd |
Early dismissal 11:30 am - 11:50 am
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Scooter's Italian Ice - Orders due Monday!
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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 be sure to turn the form and payment into the office by
Monday of the week you are ordering a meal. DC Dining on
Wednesday, May 8, we will be serving
Miguel Jr.
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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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| Parochial Athletic Golf Tournament |
Santa Clara de Asis - Children's Faith Formation
Volunteers Needed! |
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