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Important Dates
2017 - 2018 
School Year
March 29 - April 6
Easter Break
May 28 Memorial Day
June 15 Last Day of School
Important Dates
2018 - 2019 
School Year
August 
27
First Day of School
Nov 19 - 23 Thanksgiving
 Break
Dec 24 - Jan 4 Christmas Break
April 18 - 26
Easter Break
May 31
8th Grade Graduation
June 14
Last Day of School
SCHOOL NEWS
2018/2019 Registration
2018/2019 Tuition and Fees will be announced on Thursday, April 12 at the General Parent Meeting to be held at 7pm in the Fr. Seamus Glynn Center.   Registration information will be sent home via email to all Preschool - 7th Grade families at the close of the General Parent Meeting.  Online Registration will be available from April 13 at 8:00 am and close on April 23 at midnight.  Registration and class fees will be due either April 23 if paid by cash or check or May 10 if paid by FACTS.  Those not registered by the deadline of April 23 may be subject to loss of continuing enrollment for the 2018/2019 school year.
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten Orientation will be held in the Fr. Seamus Glynn Center Wednesday, May 16 from 7pm - 8pm.
General Parent Meeting
General Parent Meeting will be April 12 in the Fr. Seamus Glynn Center 7pm - 8:30pm. Parents in attendance will be entered into a raffle for a Vicki Marsha gift certificate as well as earn free dress for their children on April 13.  8th grade will be offering babysitting services for a $5 donation.
Scrip Update: Toys 'R' Us
Toys 'R' Us has officially filed to liquidate and close all U.S. stores. A spokesperson for Toys 'R' Us stated on March 15, 2018 that they will accept gift cards for the next 30 days. Any remaining scrip Toys 'R' Us cards should be used immediately while they can still be redeemed.  We cannot accept returns.  
Thank you!
Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week
Let's TACO 'bout how much we love our SFA teachers and staff! Gracias to all families that turned in donations to help make this an extra special week. We will still be accepting donations the week following break if you haven't had a chance to send in your form.  Please contact your classroom representative to find out ways that you can get involved.  Viva SFA!
 
A copy of the form is attached here.
CHARTING THE COURSE - SFA 2018 AUCTION 
We need your help! The night of the Auction Gala a basket was mistakenly taken by a family who was not the rightful winner. If you are in possession of the Viva la Italia by 4B basket, we either need it returned or paid for in the amount of $430. We appreciate your assistance!
Father/Daughter & Mother/Son Dance
Please Save the Date for the Father/Daughter and Mother/Son Dances at St. Francis of Assisi school.  All proceeds from this event benefit the Fr. Seamus tuition fund and it is a great family event!  If you would like to help with the dances by donating your time or an in kind donation please see the  signup.com link.

Thank you,
Amanda Douglas and Annie Grand
Co-Chairs
Camp Wolf Pack Summer Camp
Registration will begin Friday, April 13.  Look for registration packets to go home in Thursday folders on April 12.
Reminder: Parking Lot Safety Concerns
When dropping off your students, please drive slowly and stay off of your cell phone.  
ALEKS After School 
The Innovation Center computer lab is open for students in 3rd - 8th grade to work on ALEKS, Mathletics or Reflex on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:50 pm- 3:30 pm.  Students must be picked up promptly at 3:30 pm or they will be sent to daycare. 
Enrichment Programs
Session Four (6 weeks):
Order Your Yearbook Today!
Final chance to order yearbooks! Order online today for $50.

The final date to order yearbooks online is  May 14, 2018 .

Click here to place your order!
Yearbook Help Needed
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.  
LITTLE LAMBS NEWS
Pre-K Calendar Highlights

Monday, April 9 School Re-Opens
FUNDRAISING NEWS
2018 DC Dining
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, April 11, we will be serving Costco Pizza.  

Orange County Catholic Fundraiser
In an effort to support the critical mission of our schools to educate and form young Catholics - The Orange County Catholic newspaper is launching a winter fundraising program, February 19 - April 30th.  This program will enable individual students or classes to raise needed funds for their Catholic school and enable highly engaged schools to generate significant in-kind advertising support on Catholic radio, in the OC Catholic newspaper, and on the OC Catholic website and mobile application network.  The monies generated will support the educational ministry of our school.

DC Shoe Drive


Amazon Smile

AmazonSmile is a simple and automatic way for you to support our school every time you shop, at no cost to you. When you shop at  smile.amazon.com , 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.
COMMUNITY NEWS
San Antonio VBS



Knights of Columbus Fundraiser



Santa Clara de Asis - Children's Faith Formation
Volunteers Needed!
Servite High School - Upcoming Events

For students interested in experiencing Servite first-hand, a Shadow Day can be arranged. This gives them a glimpse of "a day in the life of a Friar." They do this by attending classes, exploring our campus, and spending break and lunch with their host. A brief presentation and campus tour is also offered for interested parents once the Shadow students head to their first class around 9:00 am. You may sign up by completing an inquiry form HERE .

2.  Application Process 

Servite High School is accepting applications for the Fall of 2018. You may find details regarding the Application process by clicking HERE .
Santa Margarita Catholic High School - Upcoming Events
 
Nike Girls Volleyball Summer Camp
 
Camp Information
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