St. Francis Weekly Update - Sept 22-26

​St. Francis Update
Week of September 22nd to September 26th
 
Dear St. Francis of Assisi students and families,
 
Prayer 
Thank you, Lord, for the blessings you have bestowed on my life. You have provided me with more than I could ever have imagined. You have surrounded me with people who always look out for me. You have given me family and friends who bless me every day with kind words and actions. They lift me up in ways that keep my eyes focused on you and make my spirit soar. 
I am extremely grateful for all of your blessings in my life, Lord. I pray that you remind me of just how blessed I am and that you never allow me to forget to show my gratitude in prayer and returned acts of kindness. Amen. 
 
Food Delivery
We kindly ask that students refrain from using services such as Door Dash and Skip the Dishes during class time. Breakfast is available for $1 or $2 in the cafeteria, and lunches are $5. The cafeteria is open for service during first break (09:50-10:00) and lunch (12:15-13:00). If your child has forgotten their food, we have snacks and light lunch offerings that we will provide them through our Leo’s Cafe. Students wishing to use food delivery services may use them during the lunch hour only.
 
Snacks
A reminder that snacks are available for students before and after school, and also during the breaks between classes. Students will not be permitted to access the snacks mid-class time, as this is a disruption.
 
Absenteeism
Did you know? When your child is missing 5 – 10% of school days (1-2days/month) this is considered a ‘Red Flag’!  Missing more than 10% of school (2+days a month) puts them at critical risk of falling behind, whether the absences are excused or unexcused.  Missing more than 9 days in a semester can result in academic failure/challenges, social and behavioral difficulties in school, dropping out, and a host of other negative school and life effects. We will be contacting families of students who have been absent for many days over the next couple of weeks, to check in and work together to promote consistent attendance.
 
Terry Fox Run
We are collecting small cash donations for the Terry Fox Foundation on Terry Fox Day at St. Francis, Wed. Sept. 24. All donations will go directly to the Terry Fox Foundation to support cancer research. Thank you
 
CEAY 
St. Francis School Council and the Catholic Education Association of Yukon will be having the annual general meeting on Wednesday, September 24 at 7:00 pm in the CYO Hall. There will be mass at 6:00 pm in the Cathedral for anyone who can attend. All are welcome. If you are interested in supporting our school councils and how we work together with the other schools, please come if you are available.
 
Upcoming Dates
There will be no school for students on Tuesday September 30th for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
 
St. Francis Feast and Celebration
Save the Date!! On Friday October 3, our feast to celebrate St. Francis will occur at 5:30 pm in the cafeteria. You are all invited to join us!
 
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