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Dear St. Francis of Assisi students and families,
October is a month that we pause to recognize all the ways we are grateful through prayer and time spent in gratitude. In this month of Thanksgiving, let us make an effort to sit with our families and share what we are grateful for each day. This simple act will help to build connections, help support positive mental health and bring smiles to the ones we love. Prayer Thank you, Lord, for the blessings you have bestowed on my life. You have provided me with more than I could ever have imagined. You have surrounded me with people who always look out for me. You have given me family and friends who bless me every day with kind words and actions. They lift me up in ways that keep my eyes focused on you and make my spirit soar. I am extremely grateful for all of your blessings in my life, Lord. I pray that you remind me of just how blessed I am and that you never allow me to forget to show my gratitude in prayer and returned acts of kindness. Amen. St. Francis Feast and Celebration On Friday October 4th, our feast to celebrate St. Francis will be held in our school’s cafeteria. Please join us between 5-7 pm for a spaghetti dinner to celebrate. The spaghetti plate is without charge, but you can bring cash if you want to buy dessert from our Senior Volleyball Girls team. Our senior volleyball girls’ team will be selling baked goods during the dinner. You are all invited to join us! Truth and Reconciliation Gathering Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in our gathering last Wednesday. We thank Elder Annie Bernard and Elder Roger Ellis for sharing their stories with us. School Photos Picture Day is today, Tuesday October 1st and Wednesday October 2nd. Students in grades 10, 11 and 12 will be on Tuesday, and students in grade 8 and 9 will be on Wednesday. Forms and Fees You should have received forms in the mail regarding school fees. We respectfully ask that you pay fees promptly through cheque, cash or e-transfer [email protected]. In addition, those who return all completed forms by October 11th will be entered into a draw to win a $250 prepaid Visa gift card! Scent Aware Building Scent sensitivity…The chemicals used in scented products can affect some people, especially those with fragrance sensitivities, asthma, allergies and other medical conditions. In consideration of others, please avoid using scented products. Morning Supervision A reminder to parents and students that morning supervision does not begin until 8:00 am. Food Drive The Whitehorse Schools Food Drive is coming up on Wednesday October 16th. This Food Drive provides students TWO opportunities to get service-learning hours, by:
StFA Clothing Store 2024/2025 Thursday October 3rd is the last day to order at https://urstore.ca/group/stfa-bts-and-volleyball-shop. All items will be shipped to the school, so you won't need to pay any shipping fees. This will be the only clothing sale this year (outside of sport sales) and a portion of sales will go towards supporting St. Francis activities, so get your items now! Orders must be received by October 3rd or we will not be able to process any orders after the deadline. Grad Fundraiser The Grads will be hosting a craft fair on December 14th as a fundraiser. The Christmas Craft Fair will be held here at the school. Grads will also run a concession near the gym, with food and drink for purchase. Please click here for further information if you would like to be a vendor or if you know of someone who may be interested. Please do not hesitate to call the school at 667-5901 if you have any questions or concerns. Join us on Instagram @stfrancisyukon. Blessings, The St. Francis of Assisi Admin Team, Alethea Wallace, Principal; Mia Ouellette, Vice-Principal; Tanner Cassidy, Vice Principal Hi Everyone,
We’re excited to announce that this year’s St.Francis Clothing Store is now live! Just head to the link: https://urstore.ca/group/stfa-bts-and-volleyball-shop and start shopping. The school does receive a significant portion of the proceeds, which will be used to help support students and programming at the school. A few things to note:
If you have any questions, send Mr.Cassidy an email at [email protected]. Mr.Cassidy will also have some sample items in his office next week, if students are wondering about sizing. There will be additional stores opening with items for basketball season and the music program later this year. Dear St. Francis of Assisi students and families,
Prayer O Lord, Give us a mind that is humble, quiet, peaceable, patient and charitable, and a taste of your Holy Spirit in all our thoughts, words and deeds. Give us joy and delight in thinking of you, your grace, and your tender compassion toward us. Give us, good Lord, the grace to work for the things we pray for. Amen. Field Trips Teachers are planning many Off-site experiential activities for this semester. Please look out for any field trip forms that students may bring home, and promptly fill them in, sign them and return them to the school. The Terry Fox Run will take place this Wednesday; please remind students to return their forms to their period 5 teacher and dress for the weather! Cafeteria Our cafeteria will be open for breakfast during morning break. Lunch for the week is as follows: Monday – Lasagna/Mac & Cheese Tuesday – Fajitas Wednesday – Honey Garlic or Hot Chicken Rice Bowls Thursday – Hot Dog Tater Casserole Friday – ‘Fry’ Friday Grade 8 Parent Information Night We will be facilitating a presentation for grade 8 parents at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Secondary on Tuesday September 17th at 6:30 in the Learning Commons (Library). This information session is in person and for grade 8 parents/guardians only. In this information session we will:
Growing in Faith, Growing in Christ Growing in Faith is a religious education program that is being taught in Catholic schools. It is published by Pearson and created by the Catholic Bishops of Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and NWT. It is a rich resource based on solid instructional pedagogy to support teachers in the delivery of Catholic faith curriculum. If you would like to know more about this program, you may access the digital resources by logging in with the following credentials: www.pearsoncanada.ca/growinginfaith/parish username: cke_parish password: Religion1 (*Password is case sensitive) Sacramental Preparation Confirmation preparation classes will begin next month on Sunday October 6 at 6:30pm. The first meeting will be for parents and children at the CYO Hall. The schedule and materials will be presented at that time and any questions that families may have will be answered. Registration forms are available at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Our lady of Victory, online at [email protected] and some will be on hand at the meeting. Subsequently, Confirmation classes will be held in the Sacred Heart rectory meeting room from 6:30- 8:00pm starting Sunday October 20. CEAY St. Francis School Council and the Catholic Education Association of Yukon will be having the annual general meeting on Tuesday, September 24 at 7:00 pm in the CYO Hall. There will be mass at 6:00 pm in the Cathedral for anyone who can attend. All are welcome. If you are interested in supporting our school councils and how we work together with the other schools, please come if you are available. Please do not hesitate to call the school at 667-5901 if you have any questions or concerns. Join us on Instagram @stfrancisyukon. Blessings, The St. Francis of Assisi Admin Team, Alethea Wallace, Principal; Mia Ouellette, Vice-Principal; Tanner Cassidy, Vice Principal Dear St. Francis of Assisi students and families,
Forms, Fees and Information We have sent home through the mail a package which includes important information and forms that will need to be signed and returned to the office. Fees will include both Religious Education and Student fees. Students enrolled in certain courses may have additional fees, such as $20 for consumable resources in mathematics; the teacher will contact you if there is a course fee. Please make any necessary changes or updates to the student verification form and return the documents to the office by October 11th. Packages received in the office by this date will be entered to win a $250 visa gift card! City Bus Passes The office staff here at St. Francis have been submitting new public transit forms to Student Transportation as students have been dropping them off in the office. At this time, we are waiting for an updated list and more passes to be delivered so that we can give them to the students who need them. When more passes arrive, we will let students know so that they can pick them up here in the office. School Council The School Council meeting will be held this evening in the Learning Commons. An earlier email stated that the start time will be 7:00 pm however, the meeting will begin at 6:30 pm. 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, Principal; Mia Ouellette, Vice-Principal; Tanner Cassidy, Vice Principal We will be facilitating a presentation for grade 8 parents at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Secondary on Tuesday September 17th at 6:30 in a classroom. This information session is in person and for grade 8 parents/guardians only. In this information session we will:
See you there!
Grade 8/9 Parents and Guardians, We’ve had a great start to the school year at St. Francis and we are looking forward to the year ahead. This email is just to ensure that you are all aware of a couple specific policies at the school pertaining to students in grade 8 and 9. PLC/Early Dismissal On certain Wednesdays (which are listed below), school will let out at 2:05 PM for early dismissal. Students in grades 8 and 9 that are not caught up on their coursework are asked to remain during this time to complete any outstanding assignments with support and supervision. Over the years, this has been a very successful way of ensuring that students are keeping up with their schoolwork by providing them additional work time, should they require it. If a student with outstanding assignments fails to attend, they will be asked to complete the work during a supervised study hall on the following Friday, over the lunch period. Parents will also be contacted in the event that a student fails to attend. Please do not schedule appointments on early dismissal days prior to 3:15 PM unless absolutely necessary. 2024/25 PLC Dates:
8/9 Cell Phone Expectations Students in grades 8 and 9 are not permitted to have cell phones in classrooms during class time. Instead, students are asked to keep cell phones in their lockers, where they are welcome to use them at breaks and over the lunch period. Attached is a more detailed outline of the policy. If you need to contact your child during class time, please phone the office at 667-5901 and they will be able to put you in touch. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Dear Parents, Guardians and Students:
Thank you for taking the time to read and review the following information about school start up. We hope you and your family have enjoyed the summer months and are looking forward to back to school routines. At Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Secondary, we are busy with final preparations to welcome students back. We will be welcoming our grade 8 students on August 26th for an orientation day just for our incoming grade 8s. Please see the information below about grade 8 orientation. This “message to families” contains preliminary information regarding our school start up and will hopefully clarify any questions you might still be pondering and allow you to plan for the week. If you are looking for our school supplies lists, please click on the “School Info” drop down menu at the top of our website, and then click on “school documents”. You will find the school supply lists here. The first day of school for all students is on August 27th. We will begin with a school-wide assembly to welcome our students back. After the assembly, students will receive their timetable. Once students have their timetables, students will be going to each class on their schedule throughout the day to meet their teachers, go over classroom and school expectations, and receive their class syllabus. Students who will need timetable changes must put their names on the sign-up sheet in the office and the guidance counsellors will call them down throughout the week to make changes. Students will have until the end of the day on September 6th to make necessary changes. Orientation Day for Grade 8 Students Each year, we host an optional orientation day for Grade 8 students the day before school begins. This year, that afternoon is on Monday, August 26th from 12:30pm until 2:30 p.m. Parents are welcome to come in with their child in the first part of the orientation (12:30-1:00) if they have any questions for us or the office. Students will receive their timetable/schedule on this day so that they can familiarize themselves with their schedule and teachers before the first day of school for all students on August 27th. During this time, students will be introduced to each other and spend some time in their homeroom classes where they will receive their finalized timetable, be issued a locker and spend some time discussing school expectations. After this, the students will participate in a fun activity that will help them to get to know the layout of the school better. Although this is an optional activity, we have found that most students do attend and are grateful for the opportunity to settle in without any older students around. If your child is in grade 8 and is not able to attend orientation day and you would like their schedule prior to the official first day of school on August 27th, please email [email protected]. Mia Ouellette Vice Principal Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Secondary Dear St. Francis of Assisi students and families,
Summer holidays have arrived, and we would like to wish all our families a fun-filled summer! A Summer Prayer Long warm days, The pace of life slows, A time for picnics and rest in the shade, Lord, help me to rest awhile in the cooling shade of Your presence. Slow down my restless heart and fill me with gentle compassion for all Your people. Amen. We would like to congratulate our Grade 12 graduating class. Many of them have had a remarkable year! We wish them all the best as they embark on their future journeys! We’d also like to welcome the new Grade 8 families to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Secondary and look forward to them joining us in August. For those students who are moving we wish you all the best in your new schools and community. As we leave for the summer, we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our staff. Their dedication to student success and the many extras they provide mean a great deal to the students and make this a wonderful place to learn and grow. We would also like to thank the students, parents and others in our community for contributing their time, energy and positive efforts to supporting everyone who attends St. Francis of Assisi! Here are some information items:
We look forward to welcoming all students back on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. School will begin at 8:30 am and dismissal time will be at 3:15 pm. Blessings, The St. Francis of Assisi Admin Team, Alethea Wallace, Principal and Mia Ouellette, Vice-Principal |
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