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Message from the Principal
I want to make you aware of a situation that occurred on campus today. A current St. Francis student thought it would be appropriate to provide an 18 year-old female friend with a uniform and allow her to be on campus with her. Some observant students notified the administration of this non-student’s presence, and she was quickly apprehended and detained until Sacramento Police Department arrived.
SF Booster Club
All parents are welcome to join the SF Boosters Club at the next meeting on Tuesday, November 9th from 5:45-7:00 p.m. in the faculty dining hall. If you are looking for additional volunteer hours or would like to volunteer while attending your daughter’s sporting event, we will host a BBQ for Water Polo on 10/26 at Jesuit High School and a BBQ for Cross Country at St. Francis on 10/28. For additional volunteer information for these events, please visit MVP.
Get Your Stocking Stuffers Now!
The Troubie Store will be open for Meet a Parent/Grandparent for Lunch day.
- Wednesday, October 20 and Friday, October 22, 2021
- 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Also, open regular hours – Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Keeping Children Safe in the Digital World
The Diocese of Sacramento is hosting a virtual parent informational night on how to keep our children safe in an ever evolving digital world. Follow this LINK and register for free. The presentation is being facilitated by Special Agent Scott Schofield from the FBI’s Sacramento Field Office.
- Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. via Zoom
The 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, SWAP Day, and more. To access additional information, click here – SF PTG.
Used Uniform Sale Part II
Thanks to the generous donations received over the past few months, we are hosting another Used Uniform Sale at Meet a Parent/Grandparent for Lunch day.
- When: Wednesday, October 20, 2021 and Friday, October 22, 2021
- Where: Serra Court
- Time: 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
While supplies last. No refunds of exchanges.
Schedule Change for Wednesday, 10/20/21 to Schedule 3 (Late Start)
Please be aware that next week there is a slight change on Wednesday, October 20th, 2021. The Assembly in the morning and Parent Safety/Wellness meeting that evening have been cancelled.
The schedule will be a Schedule 3 (late start) rather than a regular Schedule 3.
Upcoming Costs To Be Aware Of
Please budget for the following:
For those families on Semi-Annual payment plans, your second payment is due November 1st. Log into your TADS tuition account HERE to see your payment option. Re-enrollment for the 2022 – 2023 school year will take place in March 2022. The registration fee will be due at that time, along with the graduation fee for Seniors.
Athletic News – 10/15/21
VOLLEYBALL
One of the most anticipated events of the SFHS athletics calendar returns this Saturday, with Christian Brothers visiting our own gym for the annual Holy Court volleyball match. The varsity match takes place at 6:00 p.m., with the frosh and junior varsity matches running immediately prior. The Troubies and the Falcons sit No. 3 and No. 6, respectively, in the Sac-Joaquin Section as of Tuesday’s MaxPrep rankings.
Financial Aid Application Process for the 2022 – 2023 School Year is Open
St. Francis Catholic High School provides Financial Aid for families who qualify based on a demonstrated need. Financial aid enables St. Francis to assist students who could not otherwise afford to attend. Although total financial need always exceeds our resources, St. Francis helps as many families as possible.
Dads’ Club – 10/15/21
Dads’ Club: Community Service with your Daughter, or another fun Dads and Daughters event!
- Saturday, October 30 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Join the safe and fun “Pumpkins and Planes” Halloween festivities at the Aerospace Museum of California (AMC) by volunteering for community service with your daughter (or attending as a visitor at this Dad and Daughter event).
November – Names of Remembrance
On November 1st, we will celebrate with a Mass for All Saints Day. As a community of faith each November, we remember and honor those who have gone before us. We give thanks to God for their presence in our lives, and the memories and life lessons they have given us.
Christian Service Fair -Tuesday, 10/19/21
On Tuesday, October 19th, during Community Lunch, there is a Christian Service Fair in the 320-330 hallway. Students can learn about both remote and in-person service options. Campus Ministry staff and CSLs will be available to answer questions about this year’s service requirement and MobileServe. Raffle prizes are available for participating students. Direct your questions about this event to Ms. Villanueva.
SFHS Grandparents’ Club
We welcome all Troubie Grandparents to join the SFHS Grandparents’ Club! This club is full of grandparents who want to get more involved, get to know each other, learn more about St. Francis, and enrich their granddaughter/grandparent relationship. As a member, you will be added to regular school communications, and you will receive updates about club meetings and events. All grandparents of our students and alumnae are welcome!
THANKFUL THURSDAY – our 10th Annual Day of Giving – on November 4, 2021!
St. Francis High School’s Annual Day of Giving asks our community to show their gratitude with a gift made on Thankful Thursday. This event engages more than 1,000 supporters and raises vital funds needed for tuition assistance.
Help us reach our goal of $225,000 this year and make this our best Thankful Thursday ever!
Fall Play: Babette’s Feast – October 22 (Opening Night), 23, 29, 30
Babette’s Feast - Conceived and developed by Abigail Killeen, written by Rose Courtney, and adapted from the short story by Isak Dinesen.
Athletic News – 10/08/21
Holy Court 2021
We are resuming our rival volleyball game match-up with Christian Brothers High School on Saturday, October 16. In compliance with Sacramento County public health directives, we will limit the number of ticket sales well below our gym’s maximum capacity. Face coverings will be mandatory for all who attend as well. There will be no snack bar available for this event. No outside food or drink will be permitted in the gym, so attendees should plan accordingly.
VOLUNTEERING: What’s required to volunteer on campus.
We are grateful for our parent and grandparent volunteers and couldn’t run our events without you! For the 2021-2022 school year, all volunteers on campus are required to comply with the following Diocesan Requirements:
1. Create an MVP Account under an individual name.
Each volunteer needs their own MVP account and cannot share within family members, although family hours will be consolidated at the end of the year.
Crab Feed Questionnaire
Our Crab Feed Committee will soon commence and begin the planning for our ever-so-popular Crab Feed Dinner. Mark your calendars – this festive, fun, and joyous fundraising event is scheduled for Saturday, January 29, 2022. In an effort to plan (as best as we can during COVID times) we ask you to take this short survey.
Your answers and input will help us shape our 2022 event. Thank you.
SF Booster Club
All parents are welcome to join the SF Boosters Club on Tuesday, October 12th from 5:45 -7:00 p.m. in the faculty dining hall for the monthly meeting. If you can’t join and are looking for additional volunteer hours, please consider lending a hand at the Booster Club BBQs. For additional information and Booster Club meeting dates visit MVP.
Letter from Katie Perata, Ed.D. – Executive Director of Catholic Schools Diocese of Sacramento
Please find an attached letter from our Executive Director of Public Schools regarding Governor Newsom’s vaccination announcement last Friday. At this time, there is not enough information to determine next steps for our Catholic schools as no official state order has been published. The vaccination mandate will be discussed at the upcoming Bishop’s conference later in the month, and we will follow-up with you as soon as we know more.
For Sophomore Parents – Message from Guidance
We have encouraged your daughters to create a college email that they can use for all of their college-related information. That way there is just one email without miscellaneous emails from companies, friends, etc. It can also be used for testing purposes. Have them write down the password and username, and make it professional. Please reach out to Mrs. Anderson with any questions.
Schedule for Wednesday, October 13 – Optional Testing Day
Students are not required to be on campus on Wednesday, October 13, unless they have already signed up for the PreACT (Class of 2024), PSAT (Class of 2023) or SAT (Class of 2022).