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Senior Parents ~ Wanted Now: Used Uniforms for June Sale
Incoming freshmen greatly appreciate your generous donation of used uniforms. Parents, please have your daughters drop off any used uniforms in the bin in front of Room 343 by Friday, May 13, 2022 . Without these generous donations, The Used Uniform Sale cannot happen. Proceeds from this sale benefit tuition assistance.
Arts Department 2022-2023 Season Preview!
Join Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Daley in the theatre after school on
Tuesday, May 10th to preview next year’s Fall Musical and Spring
Play!!
*The date has been changed, so as not to conflict with the prayer
service being offered on Monday, May 9th.
Revelry Silent Auction is OPEN!
Shop, Peruse, and Bid, Bid, BID!!!
The Revelry Silent Auction is open to ALL! Whether you are attending the event or not, you can still peruse, shop, and bid on the many fabulous items available.
We have items for everyone such as golf packages, home and garden enhancements, dining experiences, fitness and sports memorabilia, art, spirits, and a large wine section.
Reminder from the Business Office
All tuition accounts must be current before the start of final exams on May 12th for your daughter to take her exams. For Seniors, Caps and Gowns will not be given out until their tuition account is current.
SFHS Boosters Club
BOOSTER Ques! We have one of the Qs left this year, and we need your help to make it a burgerlicious success. Sign up on MVP (My Volunteer Page) to let us know we can count on you.
- Booster Que: TUESDAY, May 10th at Saint Francis (Softball) 3:00-6:30 p.m.
Parents’ Guild
All St. Francis parents are automatically members of the Parents Guild, an organization that provides support for many events during the year. The Parents Guild meets monthly to plan activities and to serve as an advisory group to the administration. Volunteers are needed throughout the year to carry on the many cherished school traditions including Revelry, Father-Daughter Dance, MOM Prom, Staffulty Appreciation Week, and more.
2022 AP Testing Information
Hello AP Students and Families,
We have completed the first week of AP Testing with one more week to go (5/09/22-5/13/22). If you have not paid your registration fee, you can pay it by going into your daughter’s MySchoolBucks account. If you have any questions, please reach out to Tara Leung at tleung@stfrancishs.org.
Chamber Singers - Concert for Ukrainian Relief
Our SFHS Chamber Singers are performing at a Concert for Ukrainian Relief on Sunday, May 15th at 7:00 p.m. at Pioneer Congregational Church. Suggested $20 donation. Tickets are available at the door or through Tina Harris, tharris@stfrancishs.org.
Revelry Fire & Ice Auction Event – Tickets on Sale NOW!
This is the LAST DAY (4/29/22) purchase tickets to our Revelry Fire & Ice Auction Event! Don’t miss out on St. Francis’ signature event!
You are invited to an evening of Fire & Ice that will satisfy all of your senses!
Final Exam Dates
St. Francis will be holding Spring semester finals on May 13, 16-18. As a reminder, per the Parent-Student Handbook, St. Francis does not offer early finals. Students are expected to be present for all four days of exams. Please be mindful of these dates when making vacation or travel arrangements.
College-Related Tips for Senior Parents and Information about Final Transcripts
It’s time for seniors to make a decision about the college they will attend in the fall. If you are concerned about paying for college, ensure that your daughter has checked all of her financial aid award letters (which will most likely be found in her college portal) to determine exactly how much and what types of aid are being offered. Speaking of portals, your daughter should check all of her college portals to determine if they have every document that is required. Some colleges (CSU’s) might have requested/required a 7th semester transcript to be submitted, and t
Athletic News – 4/29/22
The Troubadour spring sports season heads into its final stretch, with all teams in some form of postseason play. Track & field heads to Sheldon-Pleasant Grove Community Stadium for the Delta League championship trials this Saturday, with the finals taking place one week later. On Sunday, lacrosse will learn its opponent in the North Coast Section tournament. Swimming, which represented St. Francis at the California Catholic Challenge last weekend, has a bye weekend before the start of the CIF-SJS championships on Thursday (May 5).
Black Parent Group
The BPG extends an invitation to all Black parents or parents of Black students to our final meeting of the school year. The meeting is scheduled for 5/4 at 6:00 p.m. in the Dining Hall. Please email your RSVP to: blackparentsgroup@stfrancishs.org.
How to verify your 2022-2023 Course Requests in PowerSchool
Students have until Wednesday, May 18, to contact their Class Counselor to make any changes to their course requests. Final schedules will be sent out during summer break.
Early Pick Up for Students on Friday, 5/06/22
Parents – please pick-up your daugther/daughters no later than 3:30 p.m. on Friday, May 6th, as the campus will be closed in preparation for Revelry. Thank you for your understanding
Junior Family Mass – Wednesday, 5/11/22
The Junior Family Mass is coming up on Wednesday, May 11th at 7:00 p.m. in the Gym. This Mass is a celebration of the Maries becoming the campus leaders and all Juniors that attend will receive a special pin with the four pillars of St. Francis High School on it, Faith, Excellence, Leadership, and Service. Please arrive in time to check in, get your pin and prayer card, and find a seat before the start of Mass, We recommend between 6:30 and 6:45. We look forward to seeing you there!
Junior Family Mass – Wednesday, 5/11/22
The Junior Family Mass is coming up on Wednesday, May 11th at 5:30 p.m. in the Gym. This Mass is a celebration of the Maries becoming the campus leaders and all Juniors that attend will receive a special pin with the four pillars of St. Francis High School on it, Faith, Excellence, Leadership, and Service. Please arrive in time to check in, get your pin and prayer card, and find a seat before the start of Mass. We recommend arriving around 5:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there!
Senior Family Reception: Thursday, April 28th
A long-standing St. Francis tradition is back! Each year, to kick off the month of senior festivities, we host a small reception in Serra Court for our graduating seniors and two adult guests. For the Class of 2022, the event will be:
Athletic News – 4/15/22
First, congratulations must go out to distance runners, Tatiana Cornejo and Cate Joaquin, who set school records while representing St. Francis at the Arcadia Invitational last weekend. Junior, Maddie Pelfrey, also qualified for the pole vault in the esteemed meet that featured competitors from 29 different states, and we are certainly proud of the way our student-athletes represented us on that stage. Head to GoTroubies.com for more details on their accomplishments at this meet.
SPRING MUSIC CONCERT Thursday, April 28 at 7:00 p.m.
Join us for the SPRING MUSIC CONCERT Thursday,
April 28 at 7:00 p.m. in the SF Theatre. Performances led by
Maestros, Tina Harris and Michelle See from:
The Blue Skirts Acapella Club
Concert Orchestra
Concert Band
Concert Choir
Chamber Singers
And special guests – Jesuit High School Band and Olympus Junior
High Band Members
Tickets are $15 general admission and $9 students (under 19)
Click HERE for
tickets!
SF Parents’ Guild
Have you ever wondered what a ‘GUILD’ is, as in the SF Parent
Guild? According to a few
resources:
ORbeez Toy Gun Tik Tok Challenge
Dear parents,
Again, there is a dangerous Tik Tok challenge going around the country. Please share this link and discuss with your daughter about the dangers associated with this challenge. All toy guns are banned from campus (a reminder to seniors will be sent during their last week of school). It is important that for the safety of everyone at school or home to understand the gravity of participating in these activities. Thank you for your assistance in helping keep your daughters safe.
Senior Parents: Jostens Graduation Announcements
If you ordered Graduation Announcements from Jostens, we will be providing an opportunity during Spring Break to pick-up at the Jostens location.
- Where: Jostens Office 6326 Main Ave #46 Orangevale 95662
- When: Thursday, April 14th, 2022
- Time: 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Contact Ken Caldeira for any questions regarding your order: ken.caldeira@jostens.com.
FINAL REMINDER: PARENT SERVICE HOURS – Due TODAY – Friday, April 8th
ALL families have until Friday, April 8th to complete their 25 hours of service (10 hours for parents of seniors) for the 2021-2022 requirement. Parents with two or more students must meet the required service hours for the youngest daughter.