St. Francis Weekly Update - February 23-27

​St. Francis Update
Week of February 23rd to February 27th  
 
Dear St. Francis of Assisi students and families,
 
Prayer
Lord God Almighty, 
Your eyes watch over the whole world. Shelter our lives in your hands.
Give us your strength to win through, even in suffering and need.
For we are yours, O Lord our God.
We beseech you to help us. May we feel your presence among us.
May your Word bear fruit in us to the everlasting honor of your name.
Amen.
 
Grade 9 to 10 Information
Parent Information Night - Thank you to the parents of grade 9 students who were able to attend the parent information night last week. If you were not able to come and would like to know the information that was discussed, you can view the PowerPoint on our website by clicking here.
 
Shrove Tuesday Feast 
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Pancake Breakfast! The feast was provided by SFA Administration and Yukon Food for Learning with donations from Mandalay Farm – Little Red Hen Eggs. We would like to thank the students and staff who volunteered to set tables and serve and also thank Katherine Williams from School Council, Father Bartek and Mr. Lajeunesse and his Food Studies class, who all came in bright and early to flip pancakes. It was a great success, and we hope to see more families out next year!  
 
Attendance Matters!
Staying connected is key to academic success! Research shows that missing 10% or more of the school year - whether excused or unexcused - can make keeping up with schoolwork a bit of a challenge. Because we want to partner with you in your child’s learning, teachers will be emailing families of students with five or more absences this semester just to check in. If you have any concerns or need support, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
 
Pink Shirt Day 
Pink Shirt Day is February 25, 2026. Pink Shirt Day began in 2007 when a student in Nova Scotia was bullied for wearing a pink shirt to school. It has now become a national day of anti-bullying across Canada and other countries around the world! Bullying, cyberbullying and harassment jeopardize learning and can severely impact a child’s mental, emotional and physical health. On Wednesday February 25th, St. Francis students and staff are encouraged to wear pink to signify the stand against bullying. For additional support, please see the resources in the following links: 

• For Parents https://www.pinkshirtday.ca/support-for-parents-teachers.  

• For Youth https://www.pinkshirtday.ca/support-for-youth.  

 
Grade 8 and 9 NET retreats
Grade 8 retreat: Wednesday March 25th
Grade 9 retreat: Thursday March 26th
Young adult missionaries from the National Evangelization Teams (NET Canada) will be running the grade 8 and 9 retreats at St. Francis both days. This is a wonderful opportunity for students to create meaningful memories with their cohort while reflecting on their faith. Students will be offered a simple, clear message of God’s love and a chance to experience the Gospel personally. Please ensure your child is at school on their respective class retreat days in order to participate in these mandatory, day-long retreats.
 
Parking 
A reminder to parents and students regarding parking, morning drop offs and afternoon pickups. The drop off loop is on the north side of the building; the first turn off when travelling on Duke Rd from Lewes Blvd. We are asking everyone to use this location to ensure safety (the staff parking lot is not designed for drop offs). We would also like to remind students to park their cars in the student parking lot. Thank you all for your cooperation in this matter. 
 
Lent at Sacred Heart Cathedral 
Sacred Heart Cathedral will be offering a three week long series during Lent called The 99 Experience. It is a powerful mission series that will be a springboard for deepening our faith as we grow in identity, purpose, and community. Please join us on February 19, 26, and March 5 from 7-8:30pm in the CYO Hall. For more information, please contact the retreat coordinator Monica Best at [email protected]. Everyone is invited! 
 
OurSCHOOL Parent Survey
The OurSCHOOL Parent Survey captures parents' perceptions about areas of school climate that are critical to student success. The survey is based on a framework for fostering positive relations between schools and their community and the extensive research highlighting the benefits of parental involvement in their child's learning and their school's governance and activities. Please click here for more information.
To access the survey, click on the following link http://www.ourschool.net/sfa26   
 
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