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Enter to win a custom Leslie Hackard One-of-a-Kind Painting – Raffle Tickets available HERE or at Senior Family Reception.

“This pop art piece is vibrant and fun just like the class of 2019’s journey through high school. Not everything is always precise and on point, much like the way I depicted the target image, but the ultimate goal is to embark on your journey with a focus on your dreams.” A great gift for a graduating senior or fan of Leslie Hackard.  This beautiful piece will be raffled off after the Senior Family Reception on May 21, 2019.  Raffle tickets are just $25, purchase HERE.

• Stay on Target, Class of ‘19!  
• Acrylic on Canvas
• 36 x 36

Diploma Pick Up will be on Wednesday, May 29th from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in front of the Guidance Office.

Get a head start on your volunteer hours for the 2019-2020 school year!

Snack donations currently needed for Shelter in Place kits.

Please only order snacks through the links provided, and follow the shipping instructions carefully.

Every $5 spent = 1 hour. Only half of the total required hours may be from the donation category. Please contact Chloe Leavitt at volunteerhours@stfrancishs.org with any questions.

The Front Office will be closed at 3:30 p.m. next Thursday, May 23rd due to Graduation.

Graduation is Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at the Memorial Auditorium. 

Graduation gowns/caps will be distributed on Tuesday, May 21st, between 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. at the main entrance of the school. 

Each family is allotted 12 tickets for the Graduation Ceremony. If families require more tickets, seniors need to exchange among themselves. Tickets will be distributed to the students immediately following Baccalaureate Mass. 

Clearance Cards are required for students to take their semester final exams. On Thursday, May 2nd, Clearance Cards were distributed to the students in Homeroom. If your daughter has not received her Clearance Card, it may be due to unresolved items such as:

• A negative balance in the cafeteria – student’s responsibility
• An overdue book from the Library – student’s responsibility
• Athletic uniforms not returned – student’s responsibility
• Detentions that have not been served – student’s responsibility
• Outstanding tuition – parents’ responsibility 
• Unpaid returned checks – parents’ responsibility 

Please ask your daughter if she received a Clearance Card. If not, encourage her to handle any of the above issues so that her clearance card can be released.

Are you looking to have your daughter sell back her books from this year or last? Don’t forget the on-campus MBS BuyBack event on Tuesday, May 21 and Wednesday, May 22 in the Dining Hall from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.  Even if you didn’t buy your books from our online bookstore, you may still be able to get money back.  Additional information can be found HERE.

The used uniform sale will be held at St. Francis Catholic High School, just inside the main gate, on May 29, 2019, from 4:30-6:00 p.m.  There will be NO early-bird sales.

Please bring cash or checks. We will not accept payment cards.

On Thursday, May 9th, throughout the entire school day, we will have Eucharistic Adoration take place in the SFHS Chapel. As we live out the Easter Season, think about spending some quiet time in prayer with the Blessed Sacrament. Please check in at the front office prior to heading to the chapel.

The May Dads’ Club meeting will be held on Thursday, May 16th, in the Dining Hall. Social time and dinner will begin at 6:00 p.m., and the meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Please join us as we celebrate our last meeting of the 2018-2019 school year, and prepare for 2019-2020! Please know grandparents and single moms are always welcome to join us at our Dad’s Club meetings and events. Should you have any questions about this meeting, or St. Francis Dads’ Club in general, please feel free to contact us at dadsclub@stfrancishs.org. We look forward to seeing you on the 16th!

Senior Parents – Please share with your daughter.

THUMPERS! If you missed out on the last order, you have one more chance to purchase your CLASS OF 2019 TIE DYE SHIRT! 

 Click HERE to order for $15! The deadline to order is Monday, May 6th by 10:00 a.m.

Shirts will be delivered to SFHS before Graduation. If you have any questions, please email cmcgreevy@stfrancishs.org.

As you know, St. Francis embarked on a master planning process last fall. Current parents and our alumnae community were sent a survey to weigh in and share their thoughts about the needs and the vision for our school. The feedback was reviewed, along with input from the administration, faculty and staff. A thorough assessment of all the existing facilities was completed as part of the process.

The architects that led us through this process, Habeeb and Associates, will be returning to campus on Friday, May 10th, to present an overview of their findings and recommendations.  We invite the entire St. Francis community to participate in this presentation and discussion about the vision for our future.

Please join the St. Francis Administration and our master planning architects on Friday, May 10, at 1:30 p.m. in the Dining Hall. Please RSVP here.

While it’s always great to be an SF Troubadour, it’s particularly exciting now as we plan for the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s Troubies. We look forward to seeing you on the 10th! 

On Thursday, May 2, 2019, clearance cards will be distributed in homeroom. Clearance cards are required for students to take their semester final exams. Students will not receive a clearance card unless tuition accounts are current. If you have a past due balance, please contact Michael Gallo at mgallo@stfrancishs.org or (916) 737-5042. The status of your account could also affect your daughter receiving her semester report card. Additionally, the following unresolved items will also delay your daughter receiving her clearance card:

• A negative balance in the cafeteria – student responsibility
• An overdue book from the Library – student responsibility
• Athletic uniforms not returned – student responsibility
• Detentions that have not been served – student responsibility
• Outstanding tuition – parents responsibility 
• Unpaid returned checks – parents responsibility

Spring Fling May 3, 2019  GUEST PASS HERE

Junior Prom May 10, 2019  GUEST PASS HERE

Senior Ball May 11, 2019  GUEST PASS HERE

The April Dads’ Club meeting will be held on Thursday, April 11th, in the Dining Hall. Social time and dinner will begin at 6:00 p.m., and the meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Our special guest speaker will be St. Francis Athletic Director, Mark McGreevy. Please join us for an interesting update and conversation led by our good friend, Mark! Please know grandparents and single moms are always welcome to join us at our Dads’ Club meetings and events. Should you have any questions about this meeting, or St. Francis Dads’ Club in general, please feel free to contact us at dadsclub@stfrancishs.org. We look forward to seeing you on the 11th!

Lacrosse’s, Sophia Gorona, Named the GoTroubies.com Athlete of the Week

Sophomore lacrosse player, Sophia Gorona, was named the GoTroubies.com Athlete of the Week for the week of March 17-23, 2019. Read the complete release HERE.

Volleyball Open Gym Information

Volleyball Open Gym is open to all St. Francis High School students.  Students must have a current 2019-20 St. Francis High School Physical Form on file and have Final Forms registration updated or completed with the Athletic Department in order to participate. For a list of complete dates, click HERE.

Looking for a fun way to get your hours, support our Troubie athletes, and boost the spirit of our school? Then join us at our next Booster Club Meeting this Tuesday, April 9 at 5:45 p.m. in the old faculty lounge (next to the old caf). We are now accepting nominations for three of our board seats: President, Vice-President, and Secretary. Whether it’s hosting Booster BBQs for each sport, handing out ice cream, or helping with special school events like Freshmen Registration Night and Sports Physical Night, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved! For more information, contact Karen Perkins at (916) 212-0549 or email ”boosters@stfrancishs.org.”

Art & Theater Events

• 2019 Spring Play – Strike the Set – Double Hours! – March 31, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
• Show Choir Lunch Supervision - April 30th, 11:45 a.m. -1:00 p.m.

Student Activities

• Mother Daughter Ball Set Up - April 5th, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
• Mother Daughter Ball Clean Up - April 5th, 10:00 p.m .- 12:00 a.m. (Double Hours!!)

Booster Club BBQs

• Diving – Saturday, April 6

No substitutions for volunteers.  The volunteer that signs up must be the one who is physically present. Sign up for shifts on MVP! 

Have you always been interested in hula and the Hawaiian culture? Here is your opportunity.  This year-long course enables students to learn basic Hawaiian language, Polynesian dance, and history.  Through hula basics and choreography, the students will learn discipline, grace, teamwork, and commitment to reach each dancer’s full potential in hula.  Students learn techniques to dance hula gracefully through hand gestures, body movement, and facial expression, in addition to learning basic Hawaiian language and Hawaiian history.  This class performs in many of the school events, as well as some outside events. 

Nā Wāhine O ‘Olu Hula is a year-long, PE hula class in which you receive 5 PE credits after completing the course.  This would take the place of your regular PE class if you make it through auditions. Classes are every Tuesday from 4:30-6:30 p.m. If you have any other extra-curricular activities that would coincide with this day and time, please do not try out as attendance is essential.  Prior to auditions, we have two workshops.  One is a hula basics, and one is hula choreography.  Attendance in both workshops are required to audition.  Hula experience is not required.  Come join us, and embark on this journey of hula and the Hawaiian culture. 

Hula Basics Workshop: Monday, April 29th from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Room 407

Hula Choreography Workshop: Tuesday, April 30th from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Room 407

Hula Auditions: TUESDAY, MAY 7th instead of Friday, May 3rd beginning at 5:00 pm. in Room 407 

Parent Service Hours are due April 30, 2019. The website does not automatically submit your hours for you, so you must send a copy of your “Hours and Feedback Report” to cleavitt@stfrancishs.org.

Please check the report to ensure that no more than half of the required hours are from the “Donations” category.

The total hours due are 25 per family or 12.5 for single parents (sole support).

Check MVP for remaining volunteer opportunities.

A select group of students from St. Francis Catholic High School are invited to attend the 60th Anniversary Celebration of our sister school, St. Francis of Assisi Senior Girls School in Ghana, Africa, in November of this year. The students will pay their own way. In addition, they will represent the school at this event. The trip will cost each student about $3,200 (+/-). The trip will depart on or about November 10 and return on or about November 20. The application process includes the application, approval from the Office of the Dean, the Guidance Department, and an interview with the Campus Ministry team. Applicants should have a solid 3.0 GPA and be able to miss these school days without endangering their GPA. Interested students should check with their teachers and coaches to make sure they can miss these days. Apply HERE. Application due April 15th by 11:59 pm. 

New Booster BBQ volunteer opportunities for Swimming, Lacrosse, Track & Field, and Softball are now available on MVP. Sign up today. Join us as we support our Troubie athletes and provide a much-appreciated free meal to fans and athletes alike! Our next meeting is Tuesday, March 12 from 5:45-6:45 p.m. in the old faculty lounge (next to the old cafe). The Booster Club is a FREE, FUN, and a FULFILLING way to strengthen our Troubie community, and boost the spirit of our school through athletics. For more information, contact Karen Perkins at (916) 212-0549 or email: boosters@stfrancishs.org.

The February Dads’ Club meeting will be held on Thursday, March 21st, in the Dining Hall. Social time and dinner will begin at 6:00 p.m., and the meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Our speaker will be St. Francis Athletic Director, Mark McGreevy. Grandparents and single moms are always welcome to join us. Should you have any questions about this meeting, or St. Francis Dads’ Club in general, please feel free to contact us at dadsclub@stfrancishs.org. We look forward to seeing you on the 21st!

Don’t let your daughter miss out on this valuable opportunity to get real-world work experience with one of our internship partners! The deadline for the application is being extended one week to Friday, March 8, at 12:00 p.m. 

A description of each internship opportunity can be found HERE.

The application can be found HERE.

If you have not yet ordered your daughter’s custom graduation announcements, please click the link below and do so now! Additionally, if your daughter never ordered a sophomore class ring or would like to order a new one, please go to the Jostens website HERE. 

The entire St. Francis campus is being transformed before our eyes in anticipation of tomorrow evening’s Paris in Bloom!  It takes an army and we are so grateful for our chairs, committee leads and the myriad volunteers that have been here morning til night. Many parts of the evening can be enjoyed by all, including:

All silent auction bidding will be entirely online through Gesture mobile bidding. Bidding is open now and will close at 7:30 pm on Saturday, March 9. You can start bidding now here 

Commemorate your love of a favorite Troubie, Alumna or Staffulty member by purchasing a new SF Love Lock! This engraved heart lock will live forever more in St. Francis’ Canticle Garden. These can be purchased here.

The Spirit of San Damiano Award will be presented to two exceptional women: alumna Marion Slakey ’48 and St. Francis’ first president, Marion Bishop.

The capstone of the event is our Fund-a-Vision. The entire community is encouraged to participate in this giving opportunity to empower the next generation of smart leaders, creative thinkers and global citizens. Every gift has a direct impact on our students, empowering them with the tools they need to become the leaders and givers of tomorrow. 

Contact Mari Parisi, Special Events Associate, at 916-737-5015 mparisi@stfrancishs.org, if you have any questions. 

It’s finally here! The Campus Ministry Leadership application is now OPEN (Christian Service Leadership, Big Sister Leadership, and Retreat Team Leadership for the 2019-2020 School year)!

If your daughter is interested, please have her submit the application by February 25th at 11:59 p.m.

Before your daughter applies, be aware that she MUST be able to attend an interview sometime from March 25th- April 5th. This is a requirement to be considered for a position. Also, she may apply for multiple positions, BUT she is only allowed to accept one. For any other questions you may have, please come by or email Campus Ministry. We are so excited to read your daughters’ applications! Link can be found HERE.

Some of you are having trouble with the extension (150) for the attendance line when you call into the main line for the school.  

Certain cell phones do not have a “pure” tone to activate our system, so the dial tones do not correctly route the call.

Please use the direct number, which is (916) 737-5050, in order to circumvent this problem. Remember to call before 8:00 a.m. regarding your daughter’s attendance. 

We found a piece of women’s jewelry that was left behind at the Crab Feed on Saturday, February 2nd.  Please contact MaryAnne Kelly at mkelly@stfrancishs.org for details.

Parents, if you are interested in your daughter/s attending a retreat with other high school youth from the Diocese of Sacramento, Reno, Santa Rosa, Stockton, and the Bay Area, please click HERE for additional information. 

Echoes of Worth begins Friday, March 29th at 5:30 p.m. The retreat concludes on Sunday, March 31st at 1:30 p.m.  

The February Dads’ Club meeting will be held on Thursday, February 21st, in the Dining Hall. Social time and dinner will begin at 6:00 p.m., and the meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Our speaker will be St. Francis Principal, Elias Mendoza. Should you have any questions about this meeting, or Dads’ Club in general, please feel free to contact us at dadsclub@stfrancishs.org. We look forward to seeing you on the 21st!

Grandparents – please join us Wednesday, February 27 at 9:00 a.m for our next Grandparents’ Club Meeting. Come early at 8:30a for coffee/tea and donuts!  Immediately following the meeting, all are invited to a no-host lunch at OBO Italian Table, 3145 Folsom Boulevard. 

For more information, click HERE or email us at GPClub@stfrancishs.org.

2019 Dates – all Meetings will begin at 9:00 a.m.

• Wednesday, February 27
• Tuesday, April 4

Switch With A Parent (SWAP) Day is a unique St. Francis High School experience, providing parents the opportunity to get a glimpse of their daughter’s world for a day. Our hope is that parents gain greater understanding of their daughter’s school experience, build relationships with other parents, and deepen engagement in our community.  That said, we’re always seeking ways to improve and remain relevant, and ask for your feedback to help us in these efforts.  

Please complete this survey, regardless of whether you attend SWAP day or not, by Sunday, February 3rd. Thank you in advance!

The schedule has changed for February 27th.  It is now a Schedule 3 Late. There will not be a Wellness Assembly that day.

Tax season is upon us!  Individual gift receipts are mailed throughout the year within a short time of receiving the gift. Those who gave in 2018 through regular donations, or who gave five or more separate donations in the year, will be mailed a consolidated receipt by January 31, 2019. If you don’t receive a consolidated receipt by January 31st or need a new copy of a previous receipt, please contact Christina Evey in the Advancement Department: cevey@stfrancishs.org or call (916) 737-5023. 

Guidance Parent Night will be held Wednesday, January 16th, and is designed specifically for freshman, sophomore, and junior parents.

Course Scheduling Night – Freshman Parents - Parents receive an overview of the course scheduling process and learn how to prepare for sophomore year. 

Location: Dining Hall
Date & Time: January 16th, 6:00 -7:00 p.m.

Course Scheduling Night – Sophomore Parents - This evening will cover academic and college requirements, the scheduling process, and those things that every sophomore parent should know for the coming junior year.

Location: Theatre
Date & Time: January 16th, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

College Planning Night - Junior Parents - This presentation will cover college admission requirements, standardized testing, college options, the cost of college, and the application process and timelines.

Location: Dining Hall
Date & Time: January 16th, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

The February meeting is changed to Tuesday, February 12 at 5:30 p.m. in the library. 

Registration for K-75, (open to Juniors), is now open. All juniors interested in attending K-75 will have to sign up for Kairos 75 using the Pre-Reservation form. By signing up, your daughter will be given first preference behind the students of the Class of 2019.  Spaces will be granted first to those who have attended Junior Retreat by the end February. Sign up HERE. For more information, contact Stephen Tholcke at Stholcke@stfrancishs.org. 

The High School Placement Test (HSPT) for the St. Francis Class of 2023 takes place on Saturday, January 12, 2019. Our visiting 8th grade student test takers are given a short break during the HSPT to have a healthy snack. Parent volunteer hours can be earned by providing snacks.

Items needed include individually wrapped granola bars (no nuts), fruit roll-ups or fruit snacks, individual bags of crackers (Goldfish, Wheat Thins, Cheese-Its, etc.) and bottled water. Parents will earn one volunteer hour per $5 spent. Healthy snack items need to be delivered Monday, December 17th or Tuesday, December 18th, between the hours of 8:30 am and 2:30 pm. in the front office.

Please click HERE to sign up to donate snacks for the HSPT, and thank you for your support of future Troubies!

Join us this spring for the Paris In Bloom Gala & Auction: Tickets & Sponsorship are now open.

Our premier event, Revelry Gala & Auction, is scheduled for Saturday, March 9th, 2019. Our guests will stroll through cobbled passages, quintessential Parisian streets, and tree-lined avenues, as the campus is transformed into Paris in Bloom! Come celebrate with us for an evening that brings the school community together and offers a robust silent auction, live student entertainment, delicious food and drinks and a rousing live auction. Stick around after all the excitement for libations and dancing at our soirée post-fête.  Book your travel arrangements HERE. 

Please contact Mari Parisi, Special Events Associate, at 916-737-5015 mparisi@stfrancishs.org, or view and complete your sponsor pledge at www.stfrancishs.org/sponsor. 

The Service Trip Application due date has been extended. We still have spots left for all four locations. Interested students should apply no later than January 6th, 2019. Applications can be found on the link HERE.  Please use the same account previously used for retreat sign ups. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Villanueva at svillanueva@stfrancishs.org.

Soccer Ties Christian Brothers to Retain Holy Cup

St. Francis and Christian Brothers battled to a 0-0 tie in the annual Holy Cup match up between the schools at Hughes Stadium on December 6. Read the complete release here.

Tennis Coach, Kristi Spector, Named Coach of the Year

St. Francis tennis coach, Kristi Spector, was named the Delta League Coach of the Year for the third consecutive season after leading the team to the best finish in school history for the second consecutive season.  Read the complete release here.

Thank you for all the families that signed up for Mother/Daughter Retreat. The retreat is now FULL. We look forward to seeing everyone on retreat in March. If you would like to be added to the wait list, please contact Mrs. Murray at mmurray@stfrancishs.org. If you have not paid your fees in full please, please click HERE to complete your payment. 

Join us for our Solos and Ensembles Recital on December 11, 7:00 p.m. in the Orchestra Room.

Admission is free.

Come see what we are going to do for the play this spring! Learn about the show, the set, auditions, the music, and more!

The workshop is Thursday, December 13th in the Choir Room from 3:15-4:30 p.m.

All actors, musicians, and techies who are thinking about being in the show should attend.

We invite you to partner with us at this year’s Revelry Gala and Auction and at our annual Crab Feed!  Sponsorship comprises more than one-third of the total earnings. It is through the generosity of our sponsors that we will ensure the success of our two special events.  Sponsor benefits include special seating at one or both events, VIP parking or complementary Uber/Lyft transportation, name or business recognition, an invitation to our Sponsors’ Cocktail Reception, and more.  Our goal is to get all sponsorship pledges in by the end of the year, even if you are planning to pay in 2019.  We greatly appreciate and anticipate your support.  Please contact Mari Parisi, Special Events Associate, at 916-737-5015, or email: mparisi@stfrancishs.org, or view and complete your sponsor pledge at www.stfrancishs.org/sponsor.

Your daughter received an email from her counselor regarding accessing her PSAT scores on-line.  It also has several links where she can get information about her test results, how to interpret those, and ways in which she can access on-line test preparation. She should plan on clicking the “download report” button, and downloading and printing out the pdf of her full report (it’s 4 pages). It is easier to read than the on-line version and has a lot of valuable information, including a detailed report on the actual test questions, the answer to each question, whether or not the student answered the question correctly, the level of difficulty, etc.  Your daughter can see her counselor with any questions.   

In conjunction with Revelry and back by popular demand, we will hold a raffle with the grand prize being $10,000 or a year’s tuition! Tickets are $5 each.

All tickets submitted will be eligible for the grand prize drawing at Revelry on Saturday, March 9, 2019. We accept cash or checks made payable to St. Francis High School. Tickets will be available for pickup in the Front Office or Advancement Department (St. Clare Bldg). Winners need not be present to win. For questions regarding the raffle, please contact Mari Parisi at mparisi@stfrancishs.org.

The November Dads’ Club meeting that was postponed due to the air quality issues last week has been rescheduled for Thursday, November 29th, in the Rec Room. Social time and dinner will begin at 6:00 p.m., and the meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. Our guest speaker will be Chyrissee Lee, SFHS Wellness Counselor, who will have a very compelling conversation with us about our daughters’ wellness. This is a great opportunity for dads to learn about how we may best serve and support our daughters. Should you have any questions about this meeting or Dads’ Club in general, please feel free to contact us at dadsclub@stfrancishs.org. We look forward to seeing you on the 29th!

St. Francis Catholic High School is looking for qualified applicants for the positions of Registrar and Technical Director.  Please see the full job descriptions and application process on our Careers page, linked HERE.

Dear Families,

School will be open on Monday, November 19.  However, all outdoor activities are canceled.  If you are concerned about air quality and your daughter’s health, please be sure to call the attendance office to excuse her:  916-737-5050.

Should air quality conditions worsen dramatically overnight, we will assess in the morning and communicate any changes to you.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate this unprecedented situation.  Please continue to pray for all those affected by these tragic fires.

Sincerely, 
Theresa Rodgers
President

Dear St. Francis Families,

Due to continued poor air quality in the Sacramento region, we will be closing school on Friday, November 16.  Please check your emails and our website for further information and updates over the weekend.

We continue to pray for all those affected by these terrible fires.  

Sincerely,
Theresa Rodgers
President

If you would like to be considered for a Cal Grant or Middle Class Scholarship (available at UC and CSU), please complete and submit the Cal Grant GPA Information Release Form to Guidance as soon as possible (the form was emailed to your daughter; you MUST include a valid Social Security Number).  We are already uploading Cal Grant GPA’s to the California Student Aid Commission, and will continue through the March 2 final deadline; however, it is most beneficial to submit the Cal Grant GPA at the same time as the FAFSA so you will know whether or not you have qualified for a Cal Grant earlier in the process.  Note:  Your FAFSA MUST include at least one California college or university in order to be eligible for a Cal Grant.

The Math Department, along with Administration, is offering a Parent Math Night on December 6th from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the CLC. This presentation will discuss the school’s transition to the Integrated Math program for the 2019-2020 school year, as well as address questions regarding how the school will support students currently in traditional math courses. We look forward to seeing you there! 

Each year, sophomores, who are interested, are invited to order a class ring through Josten’s. On Sunday, February 24, 2019, these rings, or other personal sentimental rings or jewelry the sophomore student selects, will be blessed and presented at the Sophomore Family Mass (SFHS Gym). This class Mass is a sign of unity for the Class of 2021. All the sophomores and their families are invited to this special event. The Parents’ Guild will host a reception after the Mass, and the Class Historian will present a short video montage chronicling the life of the Simbas here at SFHS.  

After a trip, many of us find that we have a small collection of hotel toiletries. We are partnered with different organizations that could really use those tiny, travel-size bottles. If you find you have any in your homes that you would like to donate, please have your daughter bring these to the CLC, so we can share with those in need in our communities.