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2017 - 2018
School Year
| June 15 |
Last Day of School |
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2018 - 2019
School Year
Important Dates
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August 27
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First Day of School |
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October 4
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20th Anniversary Celebration |
| Nov 19 - 23 |
Thanksgiving
Break |
| Dec 24 - Jan 4 |
Christmas Break |
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April 18 - 26
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Easter Break
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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 |
1B |
| Marcus |
4A |
| Sydney |
1B |
| Gannon |
3A |
| Juliana |
1B |
| Evan |
1B |
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June 6, 2018
Dear St. Francis of Assisi Parents and Guardians,
Graduation is a significant milestone for our 8th grade students and their families, and a very special occasion at St. Francis of Assisi School. The graduation mass and diploma ceremony are one of the highlights of the school year and a fitting conclusion to a memorable time in the lives of our students. We congratulate the graduates of the Class of 2018 for their accomplishments and wish them continued success in high school.
I have complete confidence that our graduates will be successful in their high school academic and extracurricular pursuits. Over the years I have watched their confidence grow as they acquired the knowledge and skills, the habits of heart and mind, and the positive attitude needed to become engaged learners and productive members of the school community. In addition to the academic foundation, their St. Francis education has built strong character guided by a moral compass grounded in gospel values. During their time at St. Francis School, our graduates have developed the social and emotional skills necessary for personal growth and essential to overcome the challenges they will face in high school and beyond.
It is with pride and excitement that we send the Class of 2018 forward, empowered by the lessons learned at St. Francis of Assisi School.
Congratulations Class of 2018
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Cruz A.
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Owen J.
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Marcus A.
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Gabrielle K.
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Paul B.
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Mason K.
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Adam B.
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Teagan K.
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Kaitlyn B.
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Nathan L.
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Alexander B.
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Katelyn L.
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Michael C.
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Olivia L.
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Leah C.
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Arturo L.
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Trent C.
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Stephanie L.
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Connor C.
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Jordan M.
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Maya D.
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Jack M.
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Avery D.
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Benjamin M.
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Donovan D.
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Sheila M.
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Gabriela D.
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Patrick M.
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Mia F.
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Alyssa M.
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Cameron F.
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Salvador M.
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Seamus F.
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Scott M.
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Teagan F.
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Griffin N.
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Jackson F.
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Keira O.
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Lucas F.
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Sarah P.
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John Paul G.
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Isabella R.
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Kelsey G.
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John S.
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Anisa G.
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Luca S.
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Arjun G.
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Erica S.
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Ryan H.
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Kate S.
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Elizabeth H.
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Jacqueline S.
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Jade H.
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Andrew V.
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Rachel H.
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Ryan W.
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Akachi I.
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Isabella W.
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Christopher Y.
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On May 30, we held our annual Class Awards Ceremony. The Glynn Center was packed as members of the Class of 2018 were recognized for their achievements. We are honored to recognize the outstanding achievements of the Class of 2018. A full list of all that were recognized can be found here.
As we say goodbye to our graduates, we also say farewell to the 8th grade families who graduate their last child from St. Francis of Assisi School. We have been blessed over the years by their generous gifts of time, talent, and treasure. Thank you for helping us build a legacy of academic, personal, and spiritual success at St. Francis of Assisi School.
| Angcaco |
Jarvis |
| Borak |
Kaufman |
| Choi |
Larsen |
| Cleek |
Licata |
| Darling |
Lopez |
| Decano |
Mack |
| Duran |
Martelli |
| Fairchild |
Martins |
| Fischer |
Moncada |
| Fowler |
Montez |
| Freeman |
Nguyen |
| Gomez |
Perkovic |
| Grewal |
Reeb |
| Hamilton |
Serle |
| Harita |
Sumaya |
| Hester |
Voorhees |
| Iloputaife |
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Tom Waszak
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Our annual SFA Movie Night will be
this Friday, June 8th out on the field. This year we will have dinner through La Reina Markets and dessert through Scooter's Italian Ice Truck. Please bring cash for both, cards will not be accepted. Tacos will be a la carte for $2, two tacos, rice and beans for $6 and large quesadillas for $3. The Girl Scouts will be selling drinks to support the Tuition Assistance Fund and the Boy Scouts will be supplying free popcorn. Bring the family, friends and neighbors for a night under the stars!
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ALEKS/TECHNOLOGY LAB
This is the last week for ALEKS afterschool in the Innovation Center Technology Lab. The Lab will not be open afterschool next week.
LIBRARY BOOKS
This is the final week to turn in all library books in good condition. If you have lost or damaged a book you checked out, please provide a new copy of the title to the library to avoid receiving a bill next week. All missing library books will be invoiced on Monday, June 11 and need to be paid before report cards on Friday, June 15.
2018/2019 Supply Lists
Supply lists for next year will be posted in the newsletter next week. We will once again offer paper pre-orders to be delivered on campus in an effort to lighten your load on the first day of school. Paper pre-orders will also be available in the newsletter next week.
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Thank you Ms. Campbell!
Ms. Campbell will be leaving St. Francis of Assisi School to accept a full time position at Holy Family School next fall. We appreciate her hard work and dedication to support our choir and music programs. We thank her for encouraging our students and for inspiring them to enjoy singing. We will miss you! Please click
here to read a message from Ms. Campbell.
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Today yearbooks were distributed to all students who purchased them! Check their backpacks!
There is a limited supply of yearbooks available for purchase ($60 cash or check only) beginning
tomorrow morning at
8am in the office.
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Camp Wolf Pack Summer Camp
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| Flag Football Spring Camp |
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Coach Blake will be offering a Flag Football Spring Camp
June 12, 13 and 14 from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm on the SFA Field.
This camp is open to anyone in grades 4 - 7 looking to try out for flag football in the fall.
More information will be going home in this week's Thursday folder.
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| Volunteer Opportunities for 2018-2019! |
Don't delay, sign up today! The SignUp.com link for Volunteer Opportunities for the 2018 - 2019 school year is now live on the SFA website (under Support SFA /Volunteer). It includes all of the school wide volunteer positions available for the coming school year. Get a jump start on those service hours and register today for the opportunity that works for you! When the time is right, you will be contacted by the event chairperson to schedule your shifts. Please take a moment to check it out and sign up today!
Key positions taking place early in the school year and requiring attention include: Kona Ice helpers, Fall fundraiser and Fall Fest volunteers. Want to make an immediate and lasting impact here at SFA? We are looking for key people to help Chair and oversee the following essential programs: 2019 Auction (will be shadowed by current chair), Development Chair, Box Tops Chair and Yearbook Editor. Have questions or want to discuss the opportunities in more detail, please reach out to Tammy Clarida for assistance.
Classroom related opportunities will become available when classes are assigned in August. Every SFA family is required to complete twenty (20) Volunteer Service Hours each year. Families log their hours in the Sycamore Parent Portal as they are completed. Volunteer Service Hours began accumulating on April 1 for the 2018 - 2019 school year.
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We are in need of Mentor Families. We all love our school and the wonderful community we have here at St. Francis. An important piece of that community is our Mentor Families. If you'd like to be a part of welcoming new families to the SFA community, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are seeking families in all grades to be Mentors for our new families for the 2018-2019 school year. You don't need to possess an in-depth knowledge of everything about our school or have all the answers, just a willingness to share the warmth of our SFA community:
- Email or phone your new SFA family in early August to welcome them and answer any questions they may have regarding uniforms, hot lunch program, carline etc.
- Invite your new family and attend the New Parent Wine and Cheese Social on Thursday, August 23rd.
- Be available to answer questions as the school year goes on and make sure they know about upcoming events like Trick, Treats, and Tacos and the Auction.
Our Mentor Families are important ambassadors to our school and truly represent the heart and soul of all that makes St. Francis special. We need loving, welcoming families to be a part of this ministry. It's a fun and easy way to get volunteer hours credit as well. If you would like to be a part of this special ministry please contact Lisa Bryson lisabryson@live.com for more information or sign up on Volunteer Spot.
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Jump start your day with a wave....and help with carline. Contact Susan Katsaros regarding days of week, by email at
Susanandmikekats@sbcglobal.net
or cell at 714-423-4470.
Thanks, Susan Katsaros
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We are in need of 8th grade volunteers to help with Play Day on June 12th and 13th. If you are interested in getting service hours please contact Mrs. Nieto
jnieto@sfayl.org
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Please be aware that with the end of the school year there will be more events than usual during these final days. Parking laws and enforcement will be in place at all times throughout the school day. That means:
- NO parking on a red curb (unless directed by school personnel)
- DO NOT move cones at designated spots
Also, during a surprise inspection by the Orange County Fire Department, it was noted that a number of cars were parked on the red curb after the conclusion of car line. Again, parking on the red curb is NEVER ALLOWED without school personnel present. This is for emergency access vehicles at any hour of the day, including after school activities.
Everyone's cooperation in following these rules is greatly appreciated.
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| Have you ever wanted to get involved with the creation of our SFA yearbook? We are looking for a new editor for the 2018-2019 school year. Please email Mrs. Watanabe if you are interested at awatanabe@sfayl.org. |
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2018 Summer Schedule
Order Receive
6/9 6/13
6/23 6/27
7/7 7/11
7/28 8/1
8/25 8/29
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It's time to clean out your closets of uniforms that no longer fit! All donated items can be dropped off in the office during school hours.
We will be holding a Uniform Exchange over the summer, if you would like to volunteer, please contact Carol Monnig at (714) 612-0425 or clpcricket@aol.com
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Please order DC Dining for Trimester 3 at St. Francis. Please be sure to turn the form and payment into the office by Monday of the week you are ordering a meal. Next week, June 13, we will be serving Chick-fil-A.
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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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| Us In The Son Day Camp and Leadership Camp |
Us in the Son Day Camp
Us in the Son is based on the qualities of the rainbow. Our campers are placed into color groups based on age -- purples are the youngest (Pre-K and K) and reds are the oldest (5th and 6th graders).
Throughout your child's time at camp they will learn the importance of these qualities, engage in a variety of activities, make new friends, and understand the meaning of God's love. A week at camp includes plenty of crafts, singing, and games at the church campus, as well as a trip to the park and beach!
Volunteering & Leadership Camp
Us in the Son Day Camp would like to invite all 7th-12th graders to join us for a summer of servant-ship! Being an Us in the Son volunteer is extremely rewarding and gives young teenagers great leadership opportunities and allows them to bond with the young campers. Throughout the summer we also offer special opportunities especially for our fabulous volunteers, such as Leadership Camp and "love-letter" writing parties. Leadership Camp is a thrilling weekend retreat in the mountains where volunteers
compete for the "Holy Grail" while learning valuable leadership skills that will become helpful during their week volunteering at Day Camp.
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| Spanish Language Summer Camp |
Santa Clara de Asis - Children's Faith Formation
Volunteers Needed! |
Troy Thomas Youth Football Camp
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