St. Francis Weekly Update January 2 - 6

​Dear St. Francis of Assisi students and families,
 
Welcome back and blessings for the new year!! We hope that the break provided your family with some much-needed downtime and a chance to reconnect with loved ones.
 
Prayer
God of all heaven and earth,
From the breath of your love came the creation of the world.
We are amazed at the vast beauty of the night sky and at the intimate nature of the love you have for us your children.
Be our daily star,
Guiding our lives to search for kingdom love.
May we always follow your light of truth in all that we do,
Forever trusting, hoping and believing in your word.
Lift our eyes tonight to see your eternal life shining brightly,
Leading us home.
Amen.
 
Liturgy – Epiphany
This liturgy will take place in class on January 6th. Students will take part in the traditional classroom blessing of chalking the door that is done each year on the Solemnity of the Epiphany.
 
SWIS Weekly School Visit
A reminder that SWIS services will resume on January 19, 2023. If any students require assistance or study space during exam week, the MCY Youth Centre will be open. They are located at 4141D - 4th Avenue.
 
Cafeteria
The Cafeteria is closed until second semester. It will re-open on January 17th.
 
Schedules
Second semester schedules will go out to students on Friday. Course changes can be made until January 20th.
 
Counselling Department Update
We welcome Colleen Segriff to the St. Francis team! Colleen will be available to students for academic and personal counselling three days each week, on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. There is a sign-up sheet on her door for students to book time with her. 
 
St. Francis Activities
Tuesday, January 3

• Student Government Mtg - rm 11 @ 12:15pm
• Workout Club - 12:15 to 12:50pm
• Grade 8 and 9/10 girls basketball - 3:30 - 5pm
• Choir - 3:30 - 5pm
• Senior girls basketball - 5:30 - 8pm

 
Wednesday, January 4

• Carpentry Skills Club @ 12:15 pm In Wood Shop
• Chess / Board Game Club @ 12:15 pm in the LC
• PLC / Early Dismissal
• Grade 8 and 9/10 boys basketball - 3:30 - 5pm
• Senior boys basketball - 5:30 - 8pm

 
Thursday, January 5

• GSA Club in Room 20 @ 12:15 pm.
• Grade 8 and 9/10 girls basketball - 3:30 - 5pm
• Senior girls basketball - 5:30 - 8pm

 
Friday, January 6

• In - class Epiphany Liturgy 8:45am - 9:15am (approximately)
• Workout Club - 12:15 to 12:50pm
• Alpha Mtg @ 12:15 pm

 
Upcoming Dates

• January 9 to 13 – Exam Week – schedule posted here.
• Monday January 16 – PD Day No School for students
• Tuesday January 17 – First Day of Semester Two
• Wednesday January 18 – PLC
• January 23 to 27 – BC Literacy and Numeracy Exams

 
Attendance Procedures

• Attendance in classes is the biggest contributor to student success and we take attendance tracking seriously. It is the responsibility of all Parent/Guardians to inform the office of all excused absences from school. The office will call home for unexcused students missing first block. Automated phone calls are generated to call home for any unexcused absences after the school day has finished.
• If your child is not feeling well, please follow the traffic light poster to determine if your child can come to school: https://yukon.ca/sites/yukon.ca/files/hss/hss-can-your-child-go-to-school-regular-activities.pdf
• Students may wear a mask if they feel comfortable doing so and there are some at the front office. In addition, we still have rapid antigen tests here at the school. If you would like some for your family, please let us know.
• Please inform the office of any absences by calling 667-5901 and speaking with any office staff, if you call after school hours you can leave a voicemail. Or, if it is more convenient, please feel free to email us at [email protected]

 
Also, we join in sorrow for the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, who dedicated his life to serving his faith. May he rest in peace.
 
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