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2018 - 2019
School Year
Important Dates
September 3
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Labor Day - School Holiday |
| September 4 |
Ps/Pre-K - First Day of School 5 Day
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September
5
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Ps/Pre-K First Day of School 3 Day
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| September 13 |
General Parent Meeting |
September 27
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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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Dear St. Francis of Assisi Parents and Guardians,
Welcome to the 2018-2019 school year! I am very much looking forward to journeying with your families at St. Francis of Assisi School. We spent the last week of summer inservicing as staff and faculty. Our meetings were filled with new ideas, dedicated time for prayer and reflection, and great conversation about planning for this school year. There is a buzz of excitement for this school year as we celebrate our 20th Anniversary as a school community.
On Friday, all faculty in the Diocese of Orange met for Convocation at Santa Margarita High School. Dr. Leonard DeLorenzo, alumni of Mater Dei High School, who now teaches theology at Notre Dame, inspired us with the importance of telling our stories. Storytelling allows the narrator to share their perspective on an event in their life and how this event shaped who they are today. When I stepped onto this campus sixteen years ago to meet with Debbie Vallas, our founding Principal, I knew there was something different and unique here. Every year, I have experienced the Spirit of St. Francis through the dedication of the faculty and staff, watching the students grow from the beginning of the year to the end, and through the movement of the Holy Spirit in our families that choose to not only educate their students but also partner with the school and parishes to build up the foundation of faith that will guide our youth beyond these gates.
One of my favorite moments of the school year is the first morning of school. Awakening early with animated anticipation of what the day will bring, waiting on campus for the students to arrive, we were greeted with a beautiful sunrise on the hill - one of the many gifts of this first day. Families demonstrated perseverance by bringing their school supplies in wagons and backpacks down the hill from the park. Joy was seen on many faces as "first day of school" pictures were taken with the 20th Anniversary backdrop. We gathered as a community in prayer with Fr. Wayne from San Antonio de Padua Church. He shared that teachers are closest to Jesus' heart as he too had a ministry of teaching. He encouraged our "modern day disciples", our students, and invited them to be witnesses to the Gospel in all they say and do.
May this year be richly blessed for your students and may they know "the peace of Christ that surpasses all understanding." (Phil 4:7) Thank you for entrusting your children to our care this year!
Jeannette Lambert
Principal
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| ***Eastside Park Closed*** |
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***Important Parking News***
On
Thursday, August 30th, at 7:00 am
there will be
no parking or driving
up to Eastside Park. They will be doing a slurry seal to the streets. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Important Message from Dr. Erin Barisano, Superintendent of Schools:
You will notice in tomorrow's Thursday folder a letter from both the Superintendent and the Bishop and a copy of the letter can be found here. |
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Welcome students and families to Extended Care for 2018-2019! We look forward to being with you and have a great year planned! Stay connected with us for information and upcoming opportunities we will have in Extended Care.
Please fill out this form and email it back to me or bring it with you the first day of school.
Jacqueline Lorenz
Extended Care Director
jlorenz@sfayl.org
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| 20th Anniversary T-Shirts |
Last call for the SFA 20th Anniversary t-shirts. All orders are due by September 1, 2018. Click here to download the order form. Forms can be turned into the front office.
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Save the date for our first General Parent Meeting of the 2018/2019 school year. Each family attending will be given free dress for their child(ren) the following day as well as entered into a raffle for a pair of Fall Fest tickets.
A few of the highlights to be covered:
- Summer work and upgrades throughout the school
- President, Tom Waszak, to address the state of the school
- Principal, Jeannette Lambert, to address the focus and emphasis of the school year
- 8th grade teacher, Ann Cooper, will highlight the new religion standards that will be implemented in K-8 curriculum
There will be opportunities to sign up for various committees to fulfill your volunteer hours. A donation based childcare will be available through our 8th grade students for children Preschool - 6th grade.
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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: 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) and Development Chair. Have questions or want to discuss the opportunities in more detail, please reach out to Tammy Clarida for assistance.
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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| Hot Lunch Volunteers Needed! |
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.
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| SFAYL Football and Girls Volleyball Tryouts 2018 |
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Boys A Football (7th and 8th Grade):
| Wednesday, August 29 |
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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| Thursday, August 30 |
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm |
Boys B Football (5th and 6th Grade):
Wednesday, August 29
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3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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Thursday, August 30
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3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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Girls A Volleyball (7th and 8th Grade):
| Tuesday, August 29 |
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
| Thursday, August 30 |
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
| Friday, August 31 |
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm |
Girls B Volleyball (5th and 6th Grade):
| Wednesday, August 29 |
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
All players need to bring water and stay hydrated throughout the day leading up to tryouts. Players should all be in proper clothing and have the gear needed for their sport.
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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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Little Lambs: Early Childhood Education News
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August 29, 2018
6:00 pm
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Early Childhood Back to School Night
Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten
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August 29, 2018
6:45 pm |
Early Childhood Back to School Night
Kindergarten
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September 4, 2018
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First day for 5 day & 2 day Preschool & Pre-K students
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September 5, 2018
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First day for 3 day Preschool & Pre-K students |
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After School Enrichment Classes for 2018-2019
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After School Enrichment courses at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic 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. |
| 20th Anniversary Mass and 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 contact Moni Sledge at msledge@sfayl.org. |
| 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 pm - 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
. Be sure to keep the password you create as you will need it to renew every three years. At the completion of online training, you will need to print the certificate of completion at the end and turn it in to the office.
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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| 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 pm - 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.
Information regarding shadow days will be coming soon.
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."
Rosary Academy:
Connelly High School:
JSerra High School:
Santa Margarita Catholic High School:
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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 will start Wednesday, September 5, we will be serving Costco Pizza.
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| San Antonio Fiesta Volunteer Opportunities |
It's that time again! The San Antonio Church Fiesta is quickly approaching on
September 14 - 16
. Visit the church website for SFA booth sign-ups.
The SFA Buoy booth is a fun way to earn your volunteer hours early in the school year. Students can earn hours too as long as one volunteer per shift is an adult. Shift full you are interested in? Questions? Please contact SFA Booth Chair
Christina Byrne at
cbyrne2004@sbcglobal.net or (714) 585-6326.
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| San Antonio Fiesta Ticket Sales |
This year San Antonio Fiesta will be offering an online store! Here you will be able to purchase ride, game and food tickets as well as other merchandise! Click
here to securely purchase your tickets using credit or debit card.
Tickets will
NOT be delivered to St. Francis. All tickets
MUST BE picked up at San Antonio Church at the will-call table, located in the Hospitality Booth during the Fiesta, in the Parish Office or during Recruitment weekends in the Courtyard,
no later than: 4:00 pm on Friday, September 14, 2019.
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| Mater Dei High School Admissions |
Santa Clara de Asis - Children's Faith Formation
Volunteers Needed! |
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