St. Francis Update November 24-28

​St. Francis Update
Week of November 24th to November 28th    
 
Dear St. Francis of Assisi students and families,
 
Prayer
Dear Father in heaven, please give me grace throughout this day, For with Your blessing I hope to succeed In trusting more fully in Your love, come what may, Bringing more faith to a world in need. Amen.
 
Picture Day
Tomorrow is Picture Day for students in GRACE, Grade 8 and Grade 9. If you are in Grade 10/11/12 and were absent today, you can get it done tomorrow – also, all students should get a photo taken for their student ID card.
 
Craft Fair
The Class of 2026’s Christmas Craft Fair is approaching fast! Please join us on December 13th from 10:00am to 3:00pm to support local artisans, small businesses, and our Grad class!
 
Exam dates for Grades 8 and 9
Grade 8 and 9 students will be having some form of exams between December 12th and 18th. There is also another exam session January 12th - 15th to be aware of. The December exams will be reflective content-based knowledge in the Humanities realm. Each teacher approaches it slightly differently with regards to topics covered. Here is a breakdown of dates the December exams will be happening, please plan accordingly.
801 & 802: Schaefer December 16 & 17
803: LaLonde December 16
901 & 902: Kaskiw December 15 & 16
903: Leslie December 16
904: LaLonde December 12
Transitions Gwen: December 16, 17, 18 (science)
 
Service-Learning Project (all students!)
Please be reminded that all students are required to submit volunteer hours throughout their time here at St. Francis, as part of the religious education programming.
Grade 8 and 9 hours are associated with their religion classes and are due by the end of the semester (Friday of review week in January).
Grade 12 hours are associated with their CLC class and are also due by the end of the semester. These are a grad requirement and a CLC grade will not be given until all 30 hours are handed in.
With the end of the semester quickly approaching, please ensure your child is reminded of this expectation. 
 
Wood Street Information Session
On Thursday, December 4th, over the lunch hour, Andy Preto from Wood Street will be giving an information session on the Experiential Science 11 program.  It will be held in the Learning Commons and is usually about 30 minutes.  
 
Multicultural Center of the Yukon Events
The Multicultural Centre of the Yukon (MCY) will be hosting a few events next week for Canadian Newcomers and SWIS clients.

• Winter Bazaar at MCY on November 24 and 25 from 10:00am - 3:00pm
  • Thanks to generous community donations, toys, clothes, and so much more will be available for FREE for anyone in need
• Family Open House at MCY on Friday, November 28 from 5:30pm - 9:00pm
  • Potluck Dinner, presentations for parents/guardians, games, door prizes and movies for youth

 
Francophone artist tour in schools
Cet automne, nous avons accueilli la troupe francophone Moov Ottawa Dance en tournée dans les écoles yukonnaises. Plus de 1 750 élèves des trois autorités scolaires ont eu l’occasion d’assister à des spectacles de danse de rue ou participé à des ateliers vivants. Une façon à la fois ludique et captivante de découvrir la langue française et de célébrer la culture francophone à travers la danse et l’art. The Francophone Artist Tour brought Moov Ottawa Dance to Yukon schools this fall! Over 1,700 students from the three school authorities watched amazing street dance performances and joined in energetic workshops. It was a fun, engaging way to celebrate French language and culture through movement and art!
 
Advent candles for sale!
Advent is a week away and we are selling 4-piece candle sets for $25. Please email [email protected] to purchase. Thank you in advance for supporting our Religious Education program!
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 November 30th.

• Advent week 1 – Hope: Prophecy Candle (purple)
• Advent week 2 – Peace: Bethlehem Candle (purple)
• Advent week 3 – Joy: Shepherd’s Candle (pink)
• Advent week 4 – Love: Angel’s Candle (purple)

“Advent is a journey towards Bethlehem. May we let ourselves be drawn by the light of God made man.” -Pope Francis
 
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; Tanner Cassidy, Vice-Principal; Joe Cosgrove, Vice-Principal