St. Francis Weekly Email April 29-May 3

​Dear St. Francis of Assisi students and families,
Prayer
We recognize the need to remember that to be prepared for unexpected events in our life means we must work together – we pray for good people to work together in unity, peace, and healing.
Let us pray
Our world needs people of integrity:
whose word is their true promise;
who put a solid character above wealth;
who possess opinions, a strong will and a sharp mind;
who will be as honest in all things;
who will make no compromises in living truth;
whose ambitions go beyond selfish desires to the good of all and our earth;
who will not mindlessly follow "because everybody else does it;"
who are true to their friends through good times and bad,
in hardship as well as in success;
who believe that hard work, faithfulness, honesty and responsibility
are the best qualities for winning success;
who are not ashamed or afraid to stand for the truth when it is unpopular;
who can confidently say "no”, although all the rest of the world says "yes."
Our world needs people of one mind and heart to meet the challenges of tomorrow.
Our world needs people of faith who rely on their God’s wisdom.
Amen.
 
Parent Workshop 
The Family Resource Unit will be facilitating a workshop this evening, April 30th, in the Learning Commons at 6:00 pm. This is a support program for Yukon families of teenagers. The topic of discussion is Cyber Safety. A member of the RCMP will be available during this meeting. Please click here for the zoom link. All parents and caregivers are welcome; snacks and refreshments provided! 
 
Graduation Mass Volunteers Needed
This year’s Grad Mass will take place at Sacred Heart Cathedral on May 29th at 6:30 PM. Traditionally, there is a reception afterwards for the grads and their families, which is hosted by grade 11 students and parents. If you are a grade 11 parent who can help with some setting up and taking down on May 29th between 6:30 and 8:30, please send Mr. Cassidy a message at [email protected]
 
School Council Elections are coming up!
A separate email has been sent to families earlier today. Summary:

• Meet and Greet:
  • Candidates will be in the St. Francis Learning Commons on May 1st at 6:30pm to meet families and electors.
• Voting opportunities at the school:
  • Saturday, May 4, 2024: Early Voting (11 am to 4 pm)
  • Monday, May 6, 2024: Polling Day (3 pm to 8 pm)

If you have questions about the role of a school council member, reach out to our school council’s chair at [email protected] or the School Council Liaison, Lori Choquette at [email protected]
 
 
Reminder: There is no school for students on Friday May 3rd. It is a Professional Development Day.
**Twenty Five more days of school – Exam Week is June 10th to 14th**
 
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, and Mia Ouellette, Vice-Principal