MESSAGE

FROM THE PRINCIPAL

Dear Alumni & Friends of St. Francis,

Welcome back to another school year… our 127^th to be exact!

Here we are, once again, ready to open our doors after a nice summer vacation, eager to welcome our students and families back. These past few years have been a bit chaotic and uncertain to say the least. As we enter 2022-2023, although we are not out of the pandemic, there is a different spirit in the air. There is a spirit of joy, anticipation, and enthusiasm.

During our staff meetings a few weeks ago, we spoke about living in a fog, not knowing which direction was which. As a San Francisco native, I am not stranger to fog. But when the sun comes out, we see the world in a whole new light. This year, this is our mantra… to understand that we have all been in a fog and that together we walk in the light. Being a school, there are many details that we address daily, but none more important that the well-being of our kids, staff, and families.

So as we journey this year, there are three words we will live by, TIME, FOOTPRINTS, and MEMORIES.

Give TIME to one another… walking side-by-side leaving FOOTPRINTS… creating amazing MEMORIES along the way.

Here’s to a wonderful 2022-2023 school year and may St. Francis and St. Clare continue walk with us leaving footprints in our hearts!

Ivan M Hrga

Principal

Summer Clean-up

Over the summer, the school has been cleaned, polished, carpets washed and areas repainted or repaired ready for the start of the school year. Our parents worked hard during parent clean-up day to get the school in tip top shape ready for our students.

Wolves on Vacation

This past summer, our wolves had a lot of fun with our Wolves on Vacation Back to School Competition. Students and staff took paddles home with the logo and the Athletic Wolf head. As the summer rolled on, families sent in photos from their summer vacation, while displaying their paddles. All of the photos were then added to our Social Media. Some families had a lot of fun being creative! Winners will be chosen at the start of school.

ALUMNI NEWS

50 Years Reunion from the Class of 1968

Several members from the 1968 graduating class met at their 50th high school reunion - Bishops Manogue and Christian Brothers held over the summer. Florence Lemeiux, formally DeMorales kindly sent St. Francis a few photos of former students.

Archive Donation

Last week, I received a visit from Rosalee Damiani (Rashid) Class of 1952. Rosalee is a fixture around St. Francis and loves to catch up with the staff and students. Rosalee generously donated her old Communion Dress and a photo of her 1st Holy Communion taken about 78 years ago at St. Francis Parish. This Communion dress and photo will be added to the archives at St. Francis. Thank you Rosalee for allowing us to be the caretakers of this special piece of history.

Upcoming Events & Volunteer Corner

Events may be virtual, rescheduled or cancelled due to the safety of our community during Covid-19. Please refer to our website, schoolspeak, Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn for up to date details.

August 17 - First Day of School 1-8th Grade

August 22 - First Day of School - TK & Kinder

August 26 - Golf Tournament

September 9 - Back to School BBQ

October 4 - Blessing of the Animals

October 7 - Alumni Evening

October 28 - Trunk or Treat

November 4 - The Roaring Twenties - Auction & Gala

ADVANCEMENT

Save the Date! Next year is going to have that Friday feeling! Our 1st 4 large events are all on Fridays - Golf Tournament, Back to School BBQ, Trunk or Treat and The Roaring Twenties; Auction & Gala. Registration has opened for our first event, the Golf Tournament on August 26th. Sign up below and join in the fun.

Golf Tournament 2022

How can you help this year? There are several ways that you can support the school. Scan those receipts from your grocery shopping and earn boxtops for the school. Sign up to support the School and Parish through Amazonsmile. Money earned gets split 50/50 between the School and Parish. We also welcome eScrip, gift matching and have an Amazon wish list for specific needs - Amazon Wish List.

ALUMNI EVENTS

On Friday, October 7th, we will be holding our 1st Alumni event since the pandemic. Open to all. Join us for Mass with Father Rey, followed by drinks, and a few nibbles, while you enjoy the archives and take a tour of the school. Please RSVP for the event through the link below or email apereira@stfranciselem.org by October 5th.

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