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2018 - 2019
School Year
Important Dates
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April 16
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General Parent Meeting |
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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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| Maxwell |
KB
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Josh
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1A
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| Mia |
KB
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| Arabella |
4B
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| Emma |
2A
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| Caden |
KB
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Dear St. Francis of Assisi School Parents and Guardians,
John Adams said, "Courage and perseverance have a magic talisman, before which difficulties and obstacles vanish into air." St. Francis of Assisi School has a motto of prayer, peace, and perseverance. Perseverance means pushing through obstacles in the face of adversity.
This week I am travelling on a bus with our Class of 2019 on the East Coast Study Trip. The focus of this trip is to create an experience of the Eighth Grade Social Studies standards that highlight the the formation of our nation, the fighting for the freedom of all people once the nation was established, and the ways we continue to work together in our government to protect the freedom our forefathers established.
We began our journey in Boston, following the story of the Freedom Trail and the infamous ride of Paul Revere that sparked the rising up of Colonists which began our battle for independence. In New York, we visited the Statue of Liberty and the 9/11 Memorial. Both are symbols of hope in the face of oppression, terrorism and devastation. Students heard stories about moments of strength in our nation's history where we as a people pulled together in times of adversity, showing our resiliency, determination, and ability to persevere. Tonight, I am sitting in the middle of the battlefield at Gettysburg, listening to a historic tour guide share about the realities of the Civil War. Our students were riveted as they stood around a cannon that was used during Pickett's Charge.
I give you a window into our trip to share just how important and valuable these experiences are for our students at St. Francis. While we talk about having perseverance on campus throughout the school year, it is a completely different experience traveling with a group of 50 classmates. While reading textbooks and learning about history is important, there is unspeakable value in visiting the places where these significant events in our history occurred. Our students grow tremendously throughout this trip and discover their own ability to persevere and work together as a group to accomplish big and small tasks. I spoke with one student today who said, "I really love this trip and hope to bring my parents to show them what we have seen." I hope all of our SFA students have the opportunity to experience this once in a lifetime study trip and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Driving to DC,
Jeannette Lambert
Principal
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Mark your calendar for the final General Parent Meeting of the year, Tuesday, April 16th at 7:00 pm.
Babysitting will be provided.
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| 2019 - 2020 Tuition and Fees will be announced on Tuesday April 16, at the General Parent Meeting. 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 starting April 17 at 8:00 am and closes on May 5 at midnight. Registration and class fees will be due either May 5 if paid by cash or check or May 17 if paid via FACTS. Those not registered by the deadline of May 5 may be subject to loss of continuing enrollment for the 2019 - 2020 school year. |
The following students were honored at the annual Nixon Geography Awards last week.
Certificate of Excellence
| Joshua B |
Avery B |
Jack B |
| Tomas C |
Jude E |
Quentin F |
| Jaiden F |
Madison L |
Hayden M |
| Meredith M |
Brooke M |
Emma M |
| Sarah Q |
Isabella R |
Briana R |
| D.J. R |
Elizabeth S |
Alessio S |
| Tanner T |
Gabriella W |
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Certificate of Achievement
| Sophia B |
Sarah B |
Kristina D |
| Leo E |
Anna K |
Kyan L |
| Hannah L |
Mason M |
Jonathan M |
| Audrey N |
Nathan T |
Savannah V |
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Troy V
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Track and Field fee of $25 is due by Wednesday, April 17th. After your fee is received, you will be given the event sign up sheet.
Thanks, Coach Blake |
Teacher Appreciation Week 2019
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Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week is May 6 - 10
Teacher & Staff Appreciation week is coming up! Our theme for the week is "Teachers Light the Fire Within Us."
If you haven't already, please submit a voluntary donation of $10 per child to the front office. You can click
here to print the form or pick one up in the office. The donations cover the expenses for the week for all teachers, staff and administration. Please help us ensure they are well fed and taken care of during this special week.
Aside from your child participating in the daily activities, there are ways for you to get involved as well! Your classroom TAW reps would love support with making the door decorations, helping out on flower day, putting together the gift of thanks or helping with luncheon duty. Please reach out to your classroom rep or contact
tracyfoye@sbcglobal.net if you would like to help out.
If you offered to bring in a raffle item, please bring them to the office at any time Attn: Tracy Foye. Thank you so very much for your generosity! Let the light shine bright on TAW 2019!
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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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For the safety of volunteers, staff, and students, please refrain from using your cell phone in carline. As we share limited space in the lot and on our drive up and down the hill, we ask that everyone demonstrate patience, courtesy, and respect with one another. If we work together, accidents can be avoided and the safety of everyone will be our priority.
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Bishop Vann is requesting that everyone get out and see the movie Unplanned while it is in theaters. You can read his request here.
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| Order your yearbook today! |
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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Reminders:
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Bring in dozen filled eggs.
Bring water bottle every day.
Check/Update ziplock bag of extra clothes.
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| Friday, April 12 |
Early dismissal 11:30 am - 11:50 am
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Mark your calendar:
Friday, May 3rd Transportation Parade 8:45 am - 9:15 am.
Teachers will be sending home details next week.
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**DONATIONS NEEDED**
We need families to donate
pogo sticks, stilts or any balance equipment for Jump Rope for Heart. Please email Mrs. Nieto to donate jnieto@sfayl.org.
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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, April 17, we will be serving
Wiseguy's.
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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 |
| St. Michael's Preparatory Open House |
| Good Friday Prayer Breakfast |
Click
here for more information and to download the invitation.
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Santa Clara de Asis - Children's Faith Formation
Volunteers Needed! |
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