St. Francis Weekly Update

​Dear St. Francis of Assisi students and families, 
 
Lenten Prayer 
Almighty and Everlasting God, 
You have given the human race 
Jesus Christ our Saviour as a model of humility. 
He fulfilled Your Will by becoming man 
And giving His life on the Cross. 
Help us to bear witness to You 
By following His example of suffering 
And make us worthy to share in His Resurrection. 
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son. 
Amen. 
 
Shrove Tuesday Feast 
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Pancake Breakfast! The feast was provided by SFACSS Administration and Yukon Food for Learning with donations from Hinterland Flour, Mandalay Farm and Midnight Sun Coffee. We would also like to thank the students and staff who volunteered to set tables, and cut oranges, and also thank Ryan Sikkes from School Council and Father Bartek who came in bright and early to flip pancakes. It was a great success, and we hope to see more families out next year! 
 
What is Lent? 
Lent is a 40 day season of prayer, fasting and almsgiving that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at sundown on Holy Thursday. It is a period of preparation to celebrate the Lord’s resurrection at Easter. During Lent we seek the Lord in prayer by reading Sacred Scripture; we serve by giving alms; and we practice self-control through fasting. Lent can be an incredibly rewarding time in our faith lives. Please join us, if you are available, for our Liturgy on Wednesday March 5th between 11:00 and 12:00 in the small gym. 
Make it Sow Fundraiser
The Make it Sow fundraiser is an ideal opportunity for anyone considering planting a vegetable or flower garden (large or small!) to purchase various seeds and support student activities at St. Francis of Assisi simultaneously. 
Online order page and pay link is https://makeitsow.com/shop/#code-submission, and the entry code is: SFACSS_2025 
We will be running the program from Monday February 24 to Monday March 24, 2025. 
Make it Sow only uses high-quality seeds and stands behind its products with 100% guaranteed satisfaction. They do not supply GMO seeds and only use germination-tested sources ideal for Canadian climates. Click here to see the brochure! ​  
 
Early Dismissal 
Please note - there will be an early dismissal on Friday March 7th. The day will end at 11:30 am. The Yellow School Bus WILL NOT be picking students up early. Please make alternate arrangements for your child to get home if they are a yellow bus passenger. Thank you.
 
Music Fundraiser Dinner
St. Francis Music is having a fundraiser dinner on Thursday March 6th from 5:00-7:00pm in the school cafeteria by donation.
The menu will include: Adobo - chicken or pork, Pancit noodles, Spring rolls, Steamed veggies, Rice 
 
Grade 8 and 9 Retreats
Grade 8 school retreat: Tuesday March 25th 
Grade 9 school retreat: Thursday March 27th
Permission forms are going out this week. Please returned signed forms as soon as possible. Retreats are part of the religious education program.
Youth Retreat at Sacred Heart 
Youth NET retreat Saturday March 22nd from 10am-4pm at the CYO Hall. All youth grades 6-12 are invited and lunch is provided. Contact Andrea Lefebvre if you have questions.
 
Yukon First Nations Graduation 
Registration is now open for the 50th Yukon First Nations Graduation set to take place on Friday, June 13, 2025 at the Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre in Whitehorse at 2pm. There will be a reception prior to the ceremony which will begin at 12pm. 
Click here to register online for the 2025 Yukon First Nations Graduation. 
Please ensure students are registered by March 21, 2025. Feel free to circulate this to interested parties. 
In order to participate in Yukon First Nations Graduation you must be of First Nations, Inuit or Metis ancestry and be completing your academic grade 12, Adult Graduation or Leaving School Certificate. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding this policy please do not hesitate to contact us. 
If you need more information about Yukon First Nations Graduation, please contact us at [email protected]
 
Yukon Youth Summit
Each year, the Yukon Youth Summit hosts community conversations that shape the Territorial Youth Strategy-a collective voice that directly informs government on issues affecting youth across the territory. If your youth would like the opportunity to engage in the summit, you can find more information at www.youthnetwork.ca
 
Have a wonderful Spring Break everyone!
 
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; Mia Ouellette, Vice-Principal; Tanner Cassidy, Vice Principal