St. Francis Weekly Update January 9 to 13

Dear St. Francis of Assisi students and families,
 
Prayer
Gracious and loving God, you are always near to us when we call, yet we frequently allow our busyness to keep us from spending quality time with you. Continue to call us to prayer and strengthen our desire to respond in the best way we know how. By the grace of your Spirit, may our efforts lead to a regular discipline of prayer that deepens our faith and increases our trust in your love and goodness. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
 
Exam Week

• The week of January 9th to 13th is exam week. There are no regular classes scheduled during this week. Click here to see the exam schedule. We have asked students to attend their exams, and leave once finished. The first day of regularly scheduled classes is on Tuesday January 17, the beginning of second semester.

Exam Week Expectations

• All students are expected to write their exams according to the schedule. If a student’s schedule calls for two exams to be written at the same time, they are to contact Ms. Ouellette immediately to make other arrangements.

Basic Exam Writing Rules

• Cell phones, Smart watches, and AirPods are prohibited during an exam. Use of a cell phone during an exam could result in getting a zero on the exam.
• Students are expected to refrain from talking, whispering or gesturing during the testing period, even if they are finished writing.
• Students who benefit from the work of others, who assist others with exam information, or who bring in information for the purpose of assistance on an exam may receive a mark of 0%.
• Students may be removed from the exam room if they do not to comply with the basic rules of exam writing and they may be assigned a mark of 0% or marked on what has been completed, at the teacher’s discretion.
• Students are only expected to be at the school for their exams. Please be considerate of other students. Students are welcome to come early and study QUIETLY in the Learning Commons. Once finished, please leave the exam area and go to the cafeteria or learning commons or leave the school.

Study Hall and Hang Out Areas During Exam Week

• The Learning Commons is the designated study hall and will be open during exam times. Cell phones are not permitted.
• The cafeteria is a designated hang-out area for students as they wait for a bus or ride home. Students may quietly use cell phones with headphones in this space. The cafeteria will not be serving food during exams.

 
Wood Street
The applications for Wood Street Centre programs are due:
Grade 9/10          January 20, 2023
Grade 11/12       January 25, 2023
http://woodstreetcentre.yukonschools.ca/applications.html
If you need any assistance or information regarding the application/process, please contact Kris Bruneau at 867-667-8413 or kris.bruneau@yukon.ca.
 
Explore Program
EXPLORE PROGRAM: DEADLINE FEBRUARY 15TH
What is Explore? 
Explore is an intensive French-immersion program that is offered during the spring and summer. If you are interested in learning or improving French and travelling to a new part of Canada, then Explore might be the perfect program for you. 
Note: You do not have to have any experience or previous knowledge of French to participate in this program. 
Key reasons why people love to Explore 

• Learning French 
• Experiencing francophone culture and way of life 
• Connecting with others from across Canada and making friends 
• Traveling to another part of the country 
• Opportunities to continue learning French in a professional context with the Languages at Work program. 

Exploring language and culture through social and travel experiences has never been this rewarding. For some, it’s life-changing! 
Program Length
For high school participants 16 and older, EXPLORE institutions offer summer sessions, which last between 31 and 33 days. For 13- to 15-year-olds, three-week summer sessions are available.
FOR MORE DETAILS AND INFORMATION, CLICK HERE:
If you have specific questions, contact Mme Hamel at sylvie.hamel@yesnet.yk.ca
 
St. Francis Clubs
The purpose of the St. Francis Student Government is to involve students in school affairs. With the help of staff, students learn to make responsible decisions within a democratic framework. The focus is on building community, positive relationships and school spirit. Twelve energetic student leaders were elected this year to represent the student body, and implement the most incredible student led activities. This inclusive group welcomes participation from students year round. So far this year, Student Government has:

• addressed concerns brought forward by students regarding the school washrooms;
• begun to create new common areas where students can gather in the school;
• planned a pep rally to celebrate the volleyball season
• prepared themes for the Spirit Week before Christmas;
• organized a Junior Christmas Dance (which was a huge success!)

Upcoming ideas include:

• implementing a suggestion box for students to more easily voice their concerns and ideas;
• organizing a Senior dance for St. Valentine’s Day.

Stay tuned for loads more school spirit events in the coming months!
~Student Government Co-President
 
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