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Dear St. Francis of Assisi students and families,
Prayer Heavenly Father, Heal my heart during this season of Advent. Help me to love more fully. To forgive more generously. To wait more patiently for Christmas, embracing each day and hour knowing the joy that awaits. In your name I pray, Amen. Advent Last Sunday, December 1st, was the first Sunday of Advent. Advent is a season of waiting and expectation for Christmas – the birth of Christ, the Nativity of Our Lord. We prepare our homes and hearts for four weeks before Christmas. Advent gives us time to prayerfully remember Jesus’ birth. Today our staff and students will participate in our advent liturgy. SWIS Weekly School Visit The final day for SWIS services before the holidays will be on Wednesday December 4, 2024. SWIS services will resume on January 22, 2025. If any students require assistance or study space during exam week, the MCY Youth Centre will be open starting the week of January 12, 2025. Dance St. Francis Student Government will be hosting a dance on Wednesday December 18th in the cafeteria. 7:00pm to 9:30pm with a $5 entrance fee. Guests from other schools must be signed in on the sheet posted to the Student Government board by Monday December 16th. Share the Spirit Wear a hat warm a heart for $2 on Friday December 6th. St. Francis Talent Show! December 20th from 1pm-3pm in the Small Gym. Sign up with your talent in the music room! Students - bring your loonies and toonies to participate in the many activities during Share the Spirit at St. Francis this season! You are invited! St. Francis Christmas Concert - December 4th at 7:30pm in the Small Gym. All are welcome! Cold and Flu Season For several years, pandemic restrictions and social distancing helped keep a variety of bugs away. As you know, cold and flu season is upon us again, and we have many students who have been ill lately. Please follow the traffic light poster to determine if your child can come to school: Can a child go to school or child care? | Government of Yukon Students may wear a mask if they feel comfortable doing so and there are some at the front office. St. Francis Athletics Congratulations to all of the volleyball athletes for their successful volleyball season. Basketball practice starts this week. Please contact your coaches or check Teams Hallway for practice dates and times. 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 We are currently looking for students who are interesting in playing rugby in this coming rugby season, which we are hoping to start in early January. More specifically, these students would like to be involved in an exchange rugby trip with Earl Marriott Secondary School in South Surrey, BC.
Eric Fekete from the Yukon Rugby Federation will be hosting a parent/athlete information session on Tuesday, December 3 @7pm here at St. Francis to discuss more about what this exchange would look like plus answer any questions you might have. At this point in time we have been told the following by Eric: Fundraising: We are working on getting a license for a 50/50 raffle, but we also encourage a bottle/ garbage drive in January. I am happy to assist, but the fundraising efforts will be lead by parents/ athletes. Cost: The cost of the trip will be $400 per attendee. This will cover flights, activities and some food. The kids will be expected to take care of their own meals at times. We don't want finances to be a barrier, so if cost is an issue, please reach out to me directly and we can work on a plan. Accommodations: The kids will be billeting with the hosts. For the most part, they will be 2 per household. Each host household will have been interviewed and had reference checks before being allowed to host. Please come join us for this meeting and take part in a great opportunity. Dear St. Francis of Assisi students and families,
Prayer Dear Father in heaven, we thank you that we may be your children, led by you. We thank you for guiding us in times of grief and never forsaking us. Now, as of old, you are with us, and you show us the way in every situation. Protect us in this present time, and grant us strength to go on patiently even when our lives hold much suffering and distress. We thank you for your guidance and rejoice in your help for our time. Amen. Craft Fair The Class of 2025’s Christmas Craft Fair is fast approaching! Please join us on December 14th from 10:00am to 3:00pm to support local artisans, small businesses, and our Grad class! Christmas Concert Please join us for the St. Francis Christmas Concert - December 4th at 7:30pm in the Small Gym. All are welcome! Parent Group Session Join us each Thursday evening in November (6:00-7:30pm) to connect with other parents of teens to:
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,
Prayer Dear Lord, thank You for inviting me to follow You And for the times You wait for me to catch up. Learning from You, may I be patient with others, A visible sign of the love You envelop. Amen. From the Ground Up Help us connect Yukon farms to Yukon tables by supporting the From the Ground Up fundraiser! Students are selling local food bundles to raise money for St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Secondary to help fund our Student Activities while supporting local farms. Each $40 bundle contains: 5 lbs of carrots and 5 lbs of potatoes for Yukon Grain Farm and Hinterland Flour Mill’s Barley Pancake and Waffle Mix (400g), Creamy Hot Breakfast Barley Cereal (320g), and Barley Brownie Mix (500g). Simply visit Yukon Food For Learning Association www.yffla.ca and follow these steps to order:
Grade 11 Students PEARSON COLLEGE Yukon sponsors one student per year for a two-year period to attend Lester B. Pearson United World College in Victoria, British Columbia. Applicants should currently be in Grade 11 and will take Grades 12 and 13 at the College, culminating in the International Baccalaureate examination. Deadline: November 28, 2024 Pearson College UWC is a two-year pre-university school (Grade 12 and Gap Year) for up to 200 students from over 100 countries who live, study and grow together at the edge of the western world. We believe that education is a force to unite people, nations and cultures for peace and a sustainable future. Our education is transformational. The College was named in honour of the work done by the late Canadian Prime Minister and Canada’s only Nobel Peace Laureate, Lester B. Pearson. Prime Minister Pearson initiated the work to found a United World College “of the Pacific” as a way of continuing the promotion of peace and understanding in the world. Pearson College is one of 18 UWC schools and colleges worldwide. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] Experiential Programs Applications are open for the upcoming 2024/2025 school year – FADS, Wood Street Programs, Sport School. Please contact our school counsellors for application packages [email protected] or [email protected] Parent Group Session Join us each Thursday evening in November (6:00-7:30pm) to connect with other parents of teens to:
Youth Clinic – St. Francis My name is Stephanie Coombes, and I am a registered nurse with the Yukon Government. I am looking forward to supporting the health and well-being of students at St. Francis by providing monthly health clinics. I provide a variety of services including guidance on mental health, nutrition, physical activity, non-urgent care and health promotion. I work closely with the incredible teams of pediatricians at Lynx Health to provide low barrier primary care to youth who do not have a family doctor (but youth who do have a family doctor are welcome too!). If your child has needle phobias for blood work or vaccines, I can work them with to do the bloodwork at school to reduce wait times in the hospital setting. Parents are welcome to call 867-335-1728 and speak to me if they have specific requests for health services or appointments for their children. Warm Regards, Stephanie Coombes Advent candles and wreaths for sale! Advent is less than a month away! We are selling 4-piece candle sets and metal wreaths!
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,
Prayer Loving God, Thank you for your amazing power and work in our lives. Thank you for your goodness and for your blessings over us. Thank you for the hope you bring through even the toughest of times, strengthening us for your purpose. Thank you for your great love and care. Thank you that you are always with us and will never leave us. Thank you for your Son Jesus, for the truth of his word and the example of his life. Replenish our spirits with new strength and prepare us to meet each day with renewed gratitude and joy. Renew our spirits, fill us with your peace and joy. We love you and we need you, this day and every day. May all of our words and actions give you praise and glory. Amen Student Led Conferences Thank you to all parents and caregivers who came to the Student Led Conferences last week. It was great to spend some time engaged in rich conversation about each students’ progress. If you were not able to meet with a teacher, please contact them by email [email protected]. The list of staff is on our website, www.sfacss.ca or click here. The next Student Led Conference is scheduled for Wednesday April 9th, 2025. Shine the Light on Woman Abuse Shine the Light on Woman Abuse is a registered trademark campaign created by the London Abused Women's Centre in Ontario. The campaign began in 2010 as a small, grassroots effort and has since become an internationally recognized awareness campaign. Each year, the campaign brings awareness to the issue of men's violence against women by turning communities purple for the month of November. Purple is a symbol or courage, survival, and honour. We will be illuminating our school with purple floodlights and asking staff and students to wear purple on Fridays in November during Yukon’s Women Abuse Prevention Month. December Exams At our school, it has been common practice for some teachers to administer a part/section of their exam prior to Christmas break. For example, some teachers might dedicate some specific days during the month of December for students to work on major assignments that will be included in the exam’s final mark. Students will be made aware of the dates of such major assignments that count towards their final exam mark. The purpose of this message is to let parents/caregivers know so that they can advise administration if their child will be away from school for an extended period in December. Rock Your Mocs This week is Rock your Mocs week. On November 15th, we are encouraging everyone to wear their moccasins. This is a positive opportunity to celebrate and promote cultural pride, by encouraging Indigenous peoples to share their stories through their moccasins. Grad Raffle Tickets The Grad Class of 2025 will be selling raffle tickets. Stay tuned for more information! Advent candles and wreaths for sale! Advent is less than a month away! We are selling 4-piece candle sets and metal wreaths!
Parent Group Session Join us each Thursday evening in November (6:00-7:30pm) to connect with other parents of teens to:
From the Ground Up Help us connect Yukon farms to Yukon tables by supporting the From the Ground Up fundraiser! Students are selling local food bundles to raise money for St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Secondary to help fund our Student Activities while supporting local farms. Each $40 bundle contains: 5 lbs of carrots and 5 lbs of potatoes for Yukon Grain Farm and Hinterland Flour Mill’s Barley Pancake and Waffle Mix (400g), Creamy Hot Breakfast Barley Cereal (320g), and Barley Brownie Mix (500g). Simply visit Yukon Food For Learning Association www.yffla.ca and follow these steps to order:
School Council Our School Council will be holding a meeting this week on Thursday November 14 at 6:30 pm. Upcoming Survey!! St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Secondary, along with all Yukon schools, will be participating in an online school perception survey for students called the OurSCHOOL Student Survey. Please find the details of the survey implementation below. Who: All students, grades 8 through 12 When: Weeks of November 18th – 29th Where: In classrooms using school technology Why: to measure student engagement, increase student involvement & sense of belonging at school In addition, *new this year* we would also like to capture the perceptions about areas of school climate that are critical to student success through the OurSCHOOL Parent Survey. Details of how you may complete the survey will be shared with you all next week. 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,
Prayer God of love and justice, We remember all men and women who died in defense of our country and its freedom. Help us to honour their sacrifice through prayers and actions for peace in our world. Send us your Spirit to help us let go of misunderstandings, hatred and prejudice so that we may grow together as one family. Guide our steps in the way of peace. We ask this prayer through Jesus Christ, The Prince of Peace. Amen. Remembrance Day Our Remembrance Day Liturgy will be held on Thursday November 7th at 10:30 am in the small gym. All are welcome. A reminder that there is No School on Friday November 8, Monday November 11, or Tuesday November 12. Student Led Conferences Parents are invited, and encouraged, to attend Student Led Conferences on Wednesday November 6th, from 3:30 pm to 8:00 pm. We are not taking appointments; please come and meet the teachers and see what your students have been learning! Report Cards and School Photos/Student IDs will also be available to pick up, when you arrive. Please stop by the office to pick the report card, and photos. See you on Wednesday! CEAY Information The Catholic Education Association of the Yukon website is a source you may be interested in visiting regarding Catholic Education in the Yukon. Please click here to visit their website. Rock Your Mocs Next week is Rock your Mocs week. We are encouraging everyone to wear their moccasins. This is a positive opportunity to celebrate and promote cultural pride, by encouraging Indigenous peoples to share their stories through their moccasins. Advent candles and wreaths for sale! Advent is less than a month away! We are selling 4-piece candle sets and metal wreaths!
Advent is a four-week season in the Church calendar (the start of a new liturgical year) dedicated to anticipating the arrival, or "advent," of Jesus of Nazareth. Actively participate in advent by lighting a candle each Sunday during advent. This year advent starts on Sunday December 1st.
From the Ground Up Help us connect Yukon farms to Yukon tables by supporting the From the Ground Up fundraiser! Students are selling local food bundles to raise money for St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Secondary to help fund our Student Activities while supporting local farms. Each $40 bundle contains: 5 lbs of carrots and 5 lbs of potatoes for Yukon Grain Farm and Hinterland Flour Mill’s Barley Pancake and Waffle Mix (400g), Creamy Hot Breakfast Barley Cereal (320g), and Barley Brownie Mix (500g). Simply visit Yukon Food For Learning Association www.yffla.ca and follow these steps to order:
Parent Group Session Join us each Thursday evening in November (6:00-7:30pm) to connect with other parents of teens to:
Extended Absence If your child will be away for an extended period of time, please notify the office at [email protected]. We are asking students to communicate with their teachers to make arrangements for missed assignments or exams. 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 Help us connect Yukon farms to Yukon tables by supporting the From the Ground Up fundraiser! Students are selling local food bundles to raise money for St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Secondary to help fund our Student Activities while supporting local farms. Each $40 bundle contains: 5 lbs of carrots and 5 lbs of potatoes for Yukon Grain Farm and Hinterland Flour Mill’s Barley Pancake and Waffle Mix (400g), Creamy Hot Breakfast Barley Cereal (320g), and Barley Brownie Mix (500g). Simply visit Yukon Food For Learning Association www.yffla.ca and follow these steps to order: - Select the number of food bundles to keep or donate - Choose a preferred pick-up date and location - Specify the school you want your funds to support - Provide an email address for updates and pick up details - Complete your purchase online If you have any questions, please contact Dana Korten at [email protected] 
Dear St. Francis of Assisi students and families,
Prayer Loving God, You are present to us whenever we gather as a faith community. We pray that our schools will be places where everyone feels accepted, safe, and beloved. Help our schools and our local communities be places of faith so that we can help others believe in You. Fill us with Your Spirit so that we may reflect Your light and love to each other and the whole world as one Body of Christ. We ask this of Jesus, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen. Catholic Education Week Catholic Education Week is October 19-25, 2024. We offer joyful thanksgiving for the gift of Catholic education, which has served nations for centuries by teaching students in their faith. The 2024 theme of Catholic Education Week is Testify! Share the reason for your Hope! “But in your hearts reverence Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to make a defense to anyone who calls you to account for the hope that is in you.” (1 Peter 3:15) Our mission is to provide a Catholic education that inspires students to learn and prepares them to live fully and to serve God in one another. We are thankful for the opportunity to provide a faith-based education to students in Whitehorse, and for the teachers, administrators, parents, students, priests, and parishioners who are committed to Catholic education. Wear Blue for Catholic Education - Thursday, October 24 We are asking students and staff to wear blue on Thursday, October 24 to celebrate Catholic Education! Blue is a powerful symbol of constancy, fidelity, genuineness, and aspiration. It also holds a special connection to the Blessed Virgin Mary, making it a fitting choice during October, the month of the rosary. By wearing blue, we recognize and celebrate the vital role publicly funded Catholic schools play in shaping both education and faith. Let’s come together to visibly show our support and pride in Catholic education! Media Literacy Week Canada’s 18th annual Media Literacy Week takes place October 21-25 and it’s an opportunity to put the spotlight on digital media literacy, and how essential it is that we all know how to use, understand and engage with the digital media we use every day. If you would like some information and practical tips for parents and trusted adults to support the young people in their lives through digital issues, please visit the parent tab on the Media Smarts website at https://mediasmarts.ca/parents, or click here for the digital citizenship guide for parents. Upcoming Dates October 28 to November 1 – BC Assessments (for grades 10 and 12) Wednesday October 23rd - PLC Wednesday October 30th – x-block is 6 Wednesday November 6th – PLC and Student Led Conference Friday November 8th – No School Monday November 11th – No School for Remembrance Day Tuesday November 12th – PD Day, No School for Students Wednesday November 13th – x-block is 3 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 |
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