St. Francis Weekly Email October 23-26

​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.
 
Professional Development Day
A reminder that there is no school for students on Friday October 27th. This is a staff professional development day.
 
Media Literacy Week
Canada’s 18th annual Media Literacy Week takes place October 23-27 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.
 
Clubs and Athletics
Please visit our school website for club information and schedule of events.
 
Upcoming Dates
Friday October 27th – Professional Development Day - No School for students
Monday October 30th – Report Cards mailed home
October 30 to November 3 – BC Assessments (for grades 10 and 12)
Wednesday November 1st – x-block is 5
Wednesday November 8th – PLC and Student Led Conference
Monday November 13th – No School for Remembrance Day
Wednesday November 15th – x-block is 3
Friday November 24th – Professional Development Day – No School for students
Friday December 16th – Grade 8 and 9 exams
Tuesday December 19th – Grade 8 and 9 exams
December 21st to January 7th – Christmas Break
January 15th to 18th – Exam Week
 
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