​St. Francis Update
Week of May 22nd to 26th   
 
Dear St. Francis of Assisi students and families,
 
To recognize Jesus in the world, people need to see him through us and our words and actions.  We need to reflect on what it means to be cooperative contributors to our communities. This means, that we are helpful in our homes, friendships, classrooms, teams, and with other groups working for worthy causes. 
Let us pray:
God, your Gospel of Life calls us to work 
in communion with one another 
as we help build Your Kingdom. 
Lord, help us to find meaning and dignity in the works we do. 
Open our ears to hear your voice clearly 
Open our eyes to see your beauty in all 
Open our minds so our understanding 
may break down walls of fear and prejudice. 
Bless our schools and communities 
as places of friendship 
as places of belonging 
and as places of welcome
where everyone feels safe 
where everyone has a place 
where all are united in You, dear God. 
As members of one family in Jesus we continue our day in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. 
 
SkillsCanada
The Territorial Skills Competition that took place on April 20, 2023 also served as a qualifier for the National Skills Competition, as a result Team Yukon has 15 competitors participating in Nationals, in 13 different trade areas! The team is made up of high school students, and apprentices, with some folks just starting their trade this year and others who have been involved for years. St. Francis has one student who is competing. If you would like to watch the live stream of the competition, it will be on the Skills Canada YouTube channel May 25 and 26 live from Winnipeg, Manitoba.
 
Yearbook
FINAL CHANCE TO BUY A YEARBOOK! This is your last chance – as in after May 26th you will not be able to buy the 2023 Yearbook again!! This year’s book has been highly anticipated among the students as it will contain a brand-new feature. Yearbook+ allows buyers to scan select photos in the book to view even more pictures that didn’t make it into the final printed copy. It’ll give you access to the some 2,000+ photos taken here and around the school at various events, all available on your smart phone. What incredible value for only 40$! Don’t miss out!
Click this link: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01074103 to order your book today!
 
Cafeteria
Menu options for week of May 23 to May 26; click here
 
St. Francis Activities
Monday, May 22

• No School – Victoria Day

Tuesday, May 23

• Student Government @ 12:15 in room 11.
• Choir - 3:30 - 5pm
• Running Club @ 3:30 pm
• Tri-School Fishing Trip

Wednesday, May 24

• Track and Field at FH
• Fundraising lunch in the cafeteria - Grad
• Carpentry Skills Club @ 12:15 pm In Wood Shop
• Debate Club @ 12:15 in portable 44
• Social Justice Club @ lunch in room 14
• Workout Club @ lunch. Gr. 9 - 12
• Chess / Board Game Club @ 12:15 pm in the LC
• PLC – Early Dismissal
• Dungeons & Dragons Club 3:30 - 5:30 pm in the LC
• Badminton @ 3:30 pm

Thursday, May 25

• Grad  Softball Game – all day
• GSA (Gender & Sexuality Alliance) in Room 20 @ 12:15 pm.
• Debate Club @ 12:15 in Portable 44
• Running club @ 3:30 pm

Friday, May 26

• Grade 12 Retreat @ Braeburn
• Alpha Mtg @ 12:15 pm
• Carving Club @ 12:15 pm

Upcoming Dates

• May 26th - 28th - Grad Photos
• May 29th - Grade 9 retreat
• May 29th - Athletic Banquet - evening
• May 31st  - X block is 8
• May 31st - Grad Mass, 7:00 pm @ Sacred Heart

**Eleven more days of class – Exam Week is June 8th to 15th**
 
Please do not hesitate to call the school at 667-5901 if you have any questions or concerns.
 
Blessings,
The St. Francis of Assisi Admin Team,
Alethea Wallace, A/Principal; Mia Ouellette, A/Vice-Principal; Janet Clarke, A/Vice Principal

 
Dear St. Francis of Assisi students and families,
 
Catholics have been celebrating a sort of mother’s day since the first few centuries of the Church. The fourth Sunday of Lent, or Laetare Sunday, traditionally was a time to return to your mother church (home parish) and leave an offering. In Catholic tradition, the month of May is dedicated to Mary. Chosen by God above all other women, Mary’s faith and obedience paved the way for the Incarnation. Her example teaches us faith, obedience, humility and most of all, how to love. And so, we invite you to pray:
Lord Jesus Christ, You chose to put yourself—tiny, needy and helpless—into the nurturing and watchful hands of a human mother. Since then, every act of mothering, both physical and spiritual, in every time and every corner of the world recollects Mary’s. Inspired by this example, we, too, honour our mothers and mother figures. Bless these women, that they may be strengthened as Christian mothers and nurturers. Let the example of their faith and love shine forth. Grant that we, their sons and daughters, honour them always with a spirit of profound respect.
We ask this in your holy name. Amen.
 
Yearbook
FINAL CHANCE TO BUY A YEARBOOK! This is your last chance – as in after May 26th you will not be able to buy the 2023 Yearbook again!! This year’s book has been highly anticipated among the students as it will contain a brand-new feature. Yearbook+ allows buyers to scan select photos in the book to view even more pictures that didn’t make it into the final printed copy. It’ll give you access to the some 2,000+ photos taken here and around the school at various events, all available on your smart phone. What incredible value for only 40$! Don’t miss out!
Click this link: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01074103 to order your book today!
 
Cafeteria
Menu options for week of May 15 to May 18; click here
 
St. Francis Activities
Mon, May 15 - Fri, May 19 Catholic Education Week
Monday, May 15

• Workout Club @ 12:00 - Gr. 9 - 12

Tuesday, May 16

• Student Government @ 12:15 in room 11.
• Choir - 3:30 - 5pm
• Running Club @ 3:30 pm

Wednesday, May 17 - World Catholic Education Day – Wear Blue!

• Fundraising lunch in the cafeteria - Grad
• Carpentry Skills Club @ 12:15 pm In Wood Shop
• Debate Club @ 12:15 in portable 44
• Social Justice Club @ lunch in room 14
• Workout Club @ lunch. Gr. 9 - 12
• Chess / Board Game Club @ 12:15 pm in the LC
• X block = 7
• Dungeons & Dragons Club 3:30 - 5:30 pm in the LC
• Badminton @ 3:30 pm
• Yoga @ 3:30 pm in Rm 43

Thursday, May 18

• Handgames Tournament @ Porter Creek, 9:00 to 3:00 pm.
• Int. Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
• SFACSS Shoe Shuffle (run), block 4,5 period 7,8
• GSA (Gender & Sexuality Alliance) in Room 20 @ 12:15 pm.
• Debate Club @ 12:15 in Portable 44
• Running club @ 3:30 pm

Friday, May 19 - No school - Day in lieu
Monday, May 22 - No school - Victoria Day
**Fifteen more days of class – Exam Week is June 8th to 15th**
 
Please do not hesitate to call the school at 667-5901 if you have any questions or concerns.
 
Blessings,
The St. Francis of Assisi Admin Team,
Alethea Wallace, A/Principal; Mia Ouellette, A/Vice-Principal; Janet Clarke, A/Vice Principal

​Dear St. Francis of Assisi students and families, 
 
We recognize the need to remember that to be prepared for unexpected events in our life means we must work together – we pray for good people to work together in unity, peace, and healing. 
 
Let us pray 
Our world needs people of integrity:  
whose word is their true promise;  
who put a solid character above wealth;  
who possess opinions, a strong will and a sharp mind;  
who will be as honest in all things;  
who will make no compromises in living truth;  
whose ambitions go beyond selfish desires to the good of all and our earth;  
who will not mindlessly follow "because everybody else does it;"  
who are true to their friends through good times and bad, 
in hardship as well as in success;  
who believe that hard work, faithfulness, honesty and responsibility  
are the best qualities for winning success;  
who are not ashamed or afraid to stand for the truth when it is unpopular;  
who can confidently say "no”, although all the rest of the world says "yes."  
Our world needs people of one mind and heart to meet the challenges of tomorrow. 
Our world needs people of faith who rely on their God’s wisdom. 
Amen. 
 
School Council Update: 
A huge thank you to parent volunteers who helped out with pizza lunches at the school over the last few months.  This raised approximately $700 which the Council will put towards activities that support student clubs and help improve student experiences at the school.   
Thank you to Shanna Epp, Kim Thompson, Jennifer Dehart, Ryan Sikkes, James Paterson, Sarah Holmberg and Chelsea White. 
A special thank you to Shanon Cooper who attended each pizza lunch as the School Council representative, and to Ms. Wallace, Ms. Clarke and Ms. Ouellette who helped things run smoothly each time. 
Our first Council-supported event will start this week and it is free after-school yoga classes each Wednesday of May.  Youth mental health is a relevant and important topic for all of us.  Yoga is a small way to support students in self-care and connection.  The sessions are open to all St. Francis students. Please encourage your young people to consider attending.  Sessions are 3:30-4:30 on May 10,17,24 and 31.  Students do not need to register in advance, and can come to one or all of the sessions.  
Please feel free to contact the School Council if you have ideas, concerns, or an interest in volunteering.  Email is sfoacouncil@gmail.com 
Happy Spring! 
 
Yearbook 
FINAL CHANCE TO BUY A YEARBOOK! This is your last chance – as in after May 26th you will not be able to buy the 2023 Yearbook again!! This year’s book has been highly anticipated among the students as it will contain a brand-new feature. Yearbook+ allows buyers to scan select photos in the book to view even more pictures that didn’t make it into the final printed copy. It’ll give you access to the some 2,000+ photos taken here and around the school at various events, all available on your smart phone. What incredible value for only 40$! Don’t miss out! 
Click this link: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01074103 to order your book today! 
 
SFA Clubs 
Yoga 
Free yoga on Wednesdays in May starting Wednesday! 
Come try out the new studio equipment and practice a little self care going into exams. Open to all students, no experience necessary. Classes will begin at 3:30 in Rm 43. Special thanks to the SFACSS School Council for supporting this student wellness initiative.  
 
Athletics 
Track And Field 
It's Track and Field season!! The track meet is on May 24 at FH.  
Events – 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 3000m, 4x100m relay, Long Jump, High Jump, Shot Put, Discus, Javelin, Demo – Triple Jump. Please see your physical education teacher for more information! 
 
Cafeteria 
Menu options for week of May 8 to May 12; click here  
 
St. Francis Activities 
Monday, May 8  

• Workout Club @ 12:00- Gr. 9 - 12 

Tuesday, May 9 

• Student Government @ 12:15 in room 11.  
• Choir - 3:30 - 5pm 
• Running Club @ 3:30 pm  

• School Council @ 6:30 in the Learning Commons - all welcome!  

Wednesday, May 10  

• Fundraising lunch in the cafeteria - Grad  
• Carpentry Skills Club @ 12:15 pm In Wood Shop 
• Debate Club @ 12:15 in portable 44 

• Social Justice Club @ lunch in room 14 
• Workout Club @ lunch. Gr. 9 - 12 
• Chess / Board Game Club @ 12:15 pm in the LC 
• PLC / early dismissal - finish up your quilt square in the Textiles room! 
• Dungeons & Dragons Club 3:30 - 5:30 pm in the LC 

• Badminton @ 3:30 pm  

Thursday, May 11 

• GSA (Gender & Sexuality Alliance) in Room 20 @ 12:15 pm.  
• Hand Games in the front foyer @ 12:15 pm  
• Debate Club @ 12:15 in Portable 44 

• Running club @ 3:30 pm  

Friday, May 12 

• Alpha Mtg @ 12:15pm 
• Carving Club @ 12:15pm 

Catholic Education Week is May 15 – May 19. Wear blue and walk for Catholic Education on May 18th.  
**Twenty more days of class – Exam Week is June 8th to 15th** 
 
Please do not hesitate to call the school at 667-5901 if you have any questions or concerns.  
 
Blessings, 
The St. Francis of Assisi Admin Team, 
Alethea Wallace, A/Principal; Mia Ouellette, A/Vice-Principal; Janet Clarke, A/Vice Principal 

Greetings Parents/Guardian,
FINAL CHANCE TO BUY A YEARBOOK! This is your last chance – as in after May 26th you will not be able to buy the 2023 Yearbook again!! This year’s book has been highly anticipated among the students as it will contain a brand-new feature. Yearbook+ allows buyers to scan select photos in the book to view even more pictures that didn’t make it into the final printed copy. It’ll give you access to the some 2,000+ photos taken here and around the school at various events, all available on your smart phone. What incredible value for only 40$! Don’t miss out!
Click this link: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01074103 to order your book today!

Dear St. Francis of Assisi students and families,
 
In our prayer today, we ask St. Joseph for help with all our work and responsibilities.  May we realize that hard work can be very rewarding and bring us closer to God, one another and give us a deeper understand of who “I” am.
We also remember in our prayers all people of Asian heritage this Asian Heritage Month.
So much to pray for and as always, we need help:
In this month devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary we seek her courage as we pray:
Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Mary, the Mother of God …  pray for us
St. Joseph the Worker …  pray for us. 
Amen.
 
Congrats to Athletes
Many of our students participated in the Subzero provincial tournament in BC. Congratulations to all who participated. Congrats to the U 14 boy who brought home gold.
Congratulations to our school Bocce team who participated in the Special Olympics Unified Bocce competition last Friday in Winnipeg.
 
CEAY

• Please see the attached link for further information about Family and Life Week May 7-14. For more information:  http://www.whitehorsediocese.ca/family--life-week-2023.html

• Thursday May 11, 2023 from noon-1pm is the Walk for Life. Meet at the Old Log Church for a peaceful walk in support of the most vulnerable in our community. From 7-8 pm all are welcome to a talk on apologetics by Marlon Bartram in the hall of Sacred Heart Cathedral: Pro-Life 101. For more information: www.whrighttolife.org

• Family Camp at Braeburn Friday June 16 at noon to Monday June 19th at noon. Contact ceayukon@gmail for more information to register.

• Braeburn Camp Spring Clean Up Weekend: May 12 and 13. All are welcome to help open the camp and complete necessary maintenance and repairs. RSVP to braeburncamp@gmail.com for food planning, accommodations planning, and any skill sets you have to offer the team.

• Knights of Columbus Annual Yard Sale: May 27 from 8 am- noon in the parking lot of Sacred Heart Cathedral. Items can be donated for the sale on Friday May 26 from 7-9 pm at the church garage or during the yard sale (no electronics or clothing items please).

• A group of teens from our diocese, in Whitehorse and northern BC, recently attended a Youth Rally in Prince George and had an amazing experience. If anyone is interested in this event next year, please contact your parish or ceayukon@gmail.com 

• Youth on Fire youth group for kids in Gr 5-8 meets Fridays 6:30- 8:30 at Christ the King. Bring your indoor shoes! There are a few more weeks until we wrap up for the summer

 
Grad Meeting
Grade 12s, reminder that there is a grad meeting at the school tonight (May 2) at 7:00 pm in the Learning Commons. A zoom option will not be offered. The meeting will focus on the itinerary for the grad weekend and some of the details around events.
 
Cafeteria
Menu options for week of May 1 to May 5; click here
 
St. Francis Activities
Monday, May 1 - PD Day. No school for students
Tuesday, May 2

• Student Government @ 12:15 in room 11.
• Choir - 3:30 - 5pm
• Running Club @ 3:30 pm

Wednesday, May 3

• Fundraising lunch in the cafeteria - School Council
• Carpentry Skills Club @ 12:15 pm In Wood Shop
• Debate Club @ 12:15 in portable 44
• Social Justice Club @ lunch in room 14
• Workout Club @ lunch. Gr. 9 - 12
• Chess / Board Game Club @ 12:15 pm in the LC
• X - 7
• Dungeons & Dragons Club 3:30 - 5:30 pm in the LC
• Badminton @ 3:30 pm

Thursday, May 4

• GSA Club in Room 20 @ 12:15 pm.
• Hand Games in the front foyer @ 12:15 pm
• Debate Club @ 12:15 in Portable 44
• Culture Day Presentation @ small gym - block 5, period 7
• Running club @ 3:30 pm

Friday, May 5

• Red Dress Day – to honour MMIWG2S
• Grade 10 Retreat
• Carmacks Run
• Band concert in the small gym
• Alpha Mtg @ 12:15pm
• Carving Club @ 12:15pm

Catholic Education Week is May 15 – May 19. Wear blue and walk for Catholic Education on May 18th.
**Twenty Five more days of school – Exam Week is June 8th to 15th**
 
Please do not hesitate to call the school at 667-5901 if you have any questions or concerns.
 
Blessings,
The St. Francis of Assisi Admin Team,
Alethea Wallace, A/Principal; Mia Ouellette, A/Vice-Principal; Janet Clarke, A/Vice Principal

Dear St. Francis of Assisi students and families, 
​
The world around us is full of renewal as a warming creation dissolves the winter’s hard cold and breathes spring to life. This past Saturday was Earth Day 2023 whose mission is to build the world’s largest environmental movement to drive transformative change for people and planet. This kind of movement makes real the ongoing power of the Resurrection - making things new again and it is our responsibility to do what we can. In the beauty of the earth, we can see reflections of the beauty of God. 
 
Prayer  
Open our eyes, 
Open our ears, 
To the lesson of creation so that we may learn: 
The joy of flowers dancing in the April sun; 
The strength of a blade of grass pushing through earth; 
The stillness of a northern lake reflecting a full moon; 
The insistence of young birds yearning to live; 
And to fly … 
May the sunlight and the rain be reminders that You are at work renewing the earth. 
As a God of renewal, You are ever at work in our lives, too. 
Open our eyes to the needed changes in our lives this Spring. 
Awaken us to new life and perspective, for this we pray in Jesus’ name. 
Amen. 
 
Territorial Skills Competition 
Congratulations to the St. Francis students who competed in last weeks Territorial Skills competition. Each student brought home a medal - Baking Silver Medal, Welding Silver Medal and Carpentry Gold Medal. All three competitors worked extremely hard to achieve these stellar results! 
 
Professional Development Day 
There is no school for students on Monday May 1st due to a Professional Development Day for all staff. 
 
Student Led Conferences 
Thank you to everyone who came out to the Student Led conferences last week. It was great to see students sharing and discussing their learning with their parents, and enjoying a cookie as they visited each class. Only six more weeks until review week and exams! 
 
Free Research Databases, Books, French Books, Comics, Graphic Novels, Audio Books All For YOU! 
Students have access to free, excellent research databases to use anytime at home or school with their Rapid Identity credentials: student number@yesnet.yk.ca and a password.  If a password reset is required, contact janet.clarke@yesnet.k.ca. When logged into Rapid ID, go to the "digital resources" tile. 
 
Rapid ID  - Office 365 - allows students home access to documents and projects that they have worked on at school. Ensure that you are logged into your account so that your work is saved. 
 
Lastly, Rapid ID gives students a chance to find great e-books, comic books, graphic novels, picture books, French books, magazine and audio books for all grade levels through the SORA app.  Features include:  a built-in e-book reader, an audiobook player, a leveled reading collection, and a running tally of time spent reading and numbers of books read.  Questions? Just ask teacher - librarian Janet Clarke:  janet.clarke@yesnet.yk.ca 
 
Cafeteria 
Menu options for week of April 24 to April 28; click here  
 
St. Francis Activities 
Monday, April 24  

• Gr. 10 Literacy Assessments  
• Workout Club @ 12:00- Gr. 9 - 12  

Tuesday, April 25 

• Gr. 10 Literacy Assessments  
• Student Government @ 12:15 in room 11.  
• Choir - 3:30 - 5pm 
• Running Club @ 3:30 pm  

Wednesday, April 26  

• Fundraising lunch in the cafeteria - Grads 
• Carpentry Skills Club @ 12:15 pm In Wood Shop 
• Debate Club @ 12:15 in portable 44 
• Social Justice Club @ lunch in room 14 

• Workout Club @ lunch. Gr. 9 - 12 
• Chess / Board Game Club @ 12:15 pm in the LC 
• PLC / early dismissal  
• Dungeons & Dragons Club 3:30 - 5:30 pm in the LC 
• Badminton @ 3:30 pm  

Thursday, April 27 

• Gr. 10 Numeracy Assessments  
• GSA Club in Room 20 @ 12:15 pm.  
• Hand Games in the front foyer @ 12:15 pm  
• Debate Club @ 12:15 in Portable 44 

• SBT in Conference Room @ 1:00 pm  

Friday, April 28 

• Make-up assessments 9 - 12 pm.  
• Alpha Mtg @ 12:15pm 
• Carving Club @ 12:15pm 

• ThinkFast - Fri @ 3:30 - Sat @ 1 pm.  

Monday, May 1 

• Professional Development Day – No School for students. 

Wednesday May 3 

• x-block is 7 

Catholic Education Week is May 15 – May 19. Wear blue and walk for Catholic Education on May 18th.  
 
Please do not hesitate to call the school at 667-5901 if you have any questions or concerns.  
 
Blessings, 
The St. Francis of Assisi Admin Team, 
Alethea Wallace, A/Principal; Mia Ouellette, A/Vice-Principal; Janet Clarke, A/Vice Principal 

​Dear St. Francis of Assisi students and families,
Prayer
Heavenly Father, thank you for who you are. Thank you that you make a way when there seems to be no way. Thank you for holding me close to your heart. Build in me resiliency of faith, joy, and hope. Set my feet on you, my solid rock. Let me not be shaken, but grow in me, faith and hope that sustains me when my world falls apart. I trust you through it all. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
School Council Meeting
The monthly meeting will take place tomorrow evening, Tuesday April 18 at 6:30 pm in the Art Room.
Student Led Conferences
Report cards were sent home last week. Student Led Conferences will be this Thursday April 20th from 3:30pm to 7:00pm. Refreshments will be available. See you there!
Cafeteria
Menu options for week of April 17 to April 21; click here
St. Francis Activities
Monday, April 17

• Workout Club @ 12:00- Gr. 9 - 12

Tuesday, April 18

• Student Government @ 12:15 in room 11.
• Choir - 3:30 - 5pm
• Running Club @ 3:30 pm

Wednesday, April 19

• Fundraising lunch in the cafeteria - Grads
• Carpentry Skills Club @ 12:15 pm In Wood Shop
• Debate Club @ 12:15 in portable 44
• Social Justice Club @ lunch in room 14
• Workout Club @ lunch. Gr. 9 - 12
• Chess / Board Game Club @ 12:15 pm in the LC
• X block = 5
• Dungeons & Dragons Club 3:30 - 5:30 pm in the LC
• Badminton @ 3:30 pm

Thursday, April 20

• GSA Club in Room 20 @ 12:15 pm.
• Hand Games in the small gym @ 12:15 pm.
• Debate Club @ 12:15 in Portable 44
• Territorial Skills Competition - blocks 4, 5 - some classes involved.
• Student - Led Conferences - 3:30 - 7 pm.

Friday, April 21

• Alpha Mtg @ 12:15pm
• Carving Club @ 12:15pm

Please do not hesitate to call the school at 667-5901 if you have any questions or concerns.
Blessings,
The St. Francis of Assisi Admin Team,
Alethea Wallace, A/Principal; Mia Ouellette, A/Vice-Principal; Janet Clarke, A/Vice Principal

Dear St. Francis of Assisi students and families,​

Dear God, thank You for sacrificing Your only begotten Son so that through Him we may be saved. Father, during the Easter season in schools, we ask and pray for the true meaning of Easter to come alive in the hearts of your children. We pray that every child will recognize and appreciate what was done for them on the cross so that they could have eternal life. Therefore, we pray that every child will receive the message of Easter, which is the love of God, Amen.
Reminder that Friday, April 7 and Monday, April 10 are statutory holidays and there is no school.
 
Blessings,
The St. Francis of Assisi Admin Team,
Alethea Wallace, A/Principal; Mia Ouellette, A/Vice-Principal; Janet Clarke, A/Vice Principal 

Dear St. Francis of Assisi students and families, 

Prayer for Holy Week 
​
O Father, most merciful, in the beginning you created us, 
And by the passion of your only Son you created us anew. 
Work in us now, both to will and to do what pleases you. Since we are weak and can do no good things by ourselves, 
Grant us your grace and heavenly blessing, that in whatever work we engage we may do all to your honor and glory. 
Keep us from sin and empower us daily to do good works, 
That as long as we live in the body we may always perform service to you. 
After our departure give us pardon of all our sins, and receive us to eternal life; 
Through him who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, forever and ever. Amen. 
 
OurSchool Survey 
Students will be participating in the OurSchool Survey this week. This survey allows students to share their feedback anonymously on their experiences at school, school environment, and school improvement programs. Please see the attached letter for more information. Click here. 
 
Student Led Conferences 
Report cards will be sent home next week. Please save the date: Thursday April 20th for our Student Led Conferences (3:30pm to 7:00pm).  
 
Yearbooks 
The 2023 Yearbook is now for sale! This will be the first St. Francis of Assisi yearbook ever. Not only are you getting a memento of all the amazing things we do here - you’re also getting a piece of history. For Yearbook 2022, we had a sizeable waiting list at the beginning of this year for people who did not order one when they had the opportunity. Unfortunately, most people on that list did not get the 2022 Yearbook. We only receive enough books to fill orders placed on time. I would love if everyone here at SFACSS had a Yearbook in their hands! Let’s make it happen this year. 
The Yearbook costs $40 and all orders must be in by May 26th. Orders ship in September and are picked up at the school. Click here! Or scan the QR code on any Yearbook 2023 posters around the school. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. 
-Ben van Klaveren : Yearbook and Media Design teacher 
 
Cafeteria 
Menu options for week of April 3 to April 7; click here  
 
St. Francis Clubs 
Carving Club 
Open to all students, no experience necessary. Make woodcarving projects under the guidance of renowned carver Duran Henry. Friday lunchtimes from now until June 2nd in the wood shop – room 28. Bring your lunch, bring a friend, see you there! 
 
Pysanky Club  
Easter is right around the corner!  
Over the next two weeks, come to Room 22 Tuesday at lunch or during PLC to learn how to make beautiful, unique Ukrainian Easter eggs! See Ms. Olejarz for more information J 
 
Run Club 
Run Club begins on April 6th and will continue every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30-4:30ish.  All levels and abilities of runners are welcome. Tuesday runs will generally be run on trails, whereas Thursdays will be on pavement and at the track, focusing on speed work.  Participants will have the opportunity to race in Carmacks on May 5th, at the St. Francis Run on May 18th, as well as at the Forestry Run in Haines Junction on May 26th. Any students wishing to participate in the track & field meet are highly encouraged to join. Please email Ms. Seymour for more information: hilary.seymour@yesnet.yk.ca 
 
St. Francis Activities 
Monday, April 3 

• Workout Club @ 12:00- Gr. 9 - 12 

Tuesday, April 4 

• Our School Survey  

• Student Government @ 12:15 in room 11.  
• Cabane à Sucre @ lunch 
• Pysanky club @ lunch 
• Choir - 3:30 - 5pm 
• Running Club @ 3:30 pm  

Wednesday, April 5  

• Stations of the Cross Liturgy - block 2, period 3 
• X block = 3 
• Our School Survey  
• Fundraising lunch in the cafeteria - School Council 

• Pysanky club @ lunch 
• Carpentry Skills Club @ 12:15 pm In Wood Shop 
• Debate Club @ 12:15 in portable 44 
• Social Justice Club @ lunch in room 14 
• Workout Club @ lunch. Gr. 9 - 12 

• Chess / Board Game Club @ 12:15 pm in the LC  
• Dungeons & Dragons Club 3:30 - 5:30 pm in the LC 

Thursday, April 6 

• GSA Club in Room 20 @ 12:15 pm.  
• Debate Club @ 12:15 in Portable 44 

• Rock band performance in the small gym @ lunch 
• Running Club @ 3:30 pm  

Friday, April 7 

• Good Friday - no school 

Monday, April 10  

• Easter Monday - no school 

 
Important dates 
April 5 – X-block is 3 
April 7 – Good Friday – No School 
April 10 – Easter Monday – No School 
April 12 - PLC 
April 12 – Report Cards mailed home 
April 19 – X-block is 5 
April 20 – Student Led Conferences 
April 26 - PLC 
 
Please do not hesitate to call the school at 667-5901 if you have any questions or concerns.  
 
Blessings, 
The St. Francis of Assisi Admin Team, 
Alethea Wallace, A/Principal; Mia Ouellette, A/Vice-Principal; Janet Clarke, A/Vice Principal