St. Francis Update May 5 - 9

Dear St. Francis of Assisi students and families,
 
Prayer
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.
 
Red Dress Day
May 5, 2025, marked the 15th anniversary of the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, also known as Red Dress Day. This day serves as a powerful reminder of the need to address the violence still faced by many in Canada. We recognize the courage and strength of families, survivors, and communities who continue to advocate for the dignity and justice of their loved ones.
 
Post-secondary scholarships in French as a second language.
La bourse d’études postsecondaires en français langue seconde peut vous aider à payer vos dépenses scolaires tandis que vous poursuivez des études postsecondaires en français. For more information, click here.
 
School Council Secretary-Treasurer  
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Secondary School Council is seeking a Secretary-Treasurer to assist this council with its duties.  The Secretary-Treasurer will:  

• ensure notifications of special meetings are sent out or posted;  
• record minutes of all meetings and post approved minutes to the school website;  
• ensure the safekeeping of all documents and financial records of the School Council;  
• ensure all funds of the School Council are properly accounted for;  
• disperse funds as authorized by the School Council; report on all receipts and disbursements at meetings; and prepare the financial records and books for annual audit.   

The position usually requires 4-5 hours per month of time and includes a stipend of $150/month.  Applicants do not have to meet the requirements of electors (ie., Canadian citizenship, over 18, and resident in the attendance area) to serve in this position.  While not serving as a voting member of the council, the secretary-treasurer is able to participate and contribute to discussions at council meetings. 
 
Important Dates  
May 7 – x-block is 7 
May 14 – PLC   
May 16 – Day in Lieu – No School 
May 19 – Victoria Day – No School 
May 21 – x-block is 8 
May 28 – PLC, Grad Mass and Reception 
May 30 – Grad Cap and Gown Convocation 
May 31 – Prom 
June 4 – x-block is 8 
June 2 to 6 – Review Week 
June 9 to 13 – Exam 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