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Don’t worry, MBS will take “Guaranteed Buyback” books for the next two weeks.  Just log into your MBS account on the school’s website, and get a sell-back quote.  MBS will provide you with a prepaid label and you can take your books to any UPS store.

Sacramento Classic: Priests vs. Seminarians – 5th Annual Basketball Game is on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.  Doors will open at 6:30 p,m.    

Address: 

Christian Brothers High School Gym
4315 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd,
Sacramento, CA 95820

$15/Adults, $60/Group of 6 Adults, $5/Students K-College.
To buy tickets: www.scd.org/basketball

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.

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

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.

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.

This is a reminder of the change to the Schedule Change Policy for the 2019-2020 school year.  

Students will not have the opportunity for schedule corrections this summer as there has been in the past.

It is important that you review, with your daughter, her course requests in PowerSchool.  If you find an error or if she is questioning her current requests, please have your daughter contact her Guidance Counselor by May 22nd.

Once the final schedules are created, this will be the schedule your daughter is committed to.

Schedules will still be mailed at the end of June.

The Summer School and Summer Reading bookstores can be found HERE.  St. Francis partners with MBS for our online bookstore, but remember that you can purchase books from any site, just make sure the ISBN is exactly the same.  Also, please note that some books must be purchased new.  All details can be found in our online bookstore.  Books for the 2019-2020 school year will be available online in early July.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Senior Parents – Please share with your daughter.

This is a reminder that if you purchased a senior painted spot, it needs to be completely painted over no later than May 11 (you will need to provide the black exterior house paint). Please make sure not to get paint on white border lines. If the space is not painted by the end of the day on May11, there is an additional $100 fee to be paid.  Many students last year chose to do it after 3:30 p.m. (less traffic). It takes approximately 15 minutes to cover the area completely.  Please put it on your calendar.  Thank you, Mrs. Cost

This award ceremony honors those seniors who have committed to majoring in the arts in college. This year, the students from SF are majoring in Dance, Technical Theatre, Film and Television Productions, Theatre, Acting, Musical Theatre, Music Industries, Design, and Music Business. Meet the students, and hear their stories during this 45-minutes recognition. Families, friends, and instructors are invited to attend.  Continental breakfast will be offered for all attendees. There is no ticket or entrance fee.

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

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.

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! 

Looking to finish up your volunteer hours and have fun doing it? Then sign up to help at our upcoming Booster BBQs! We still need volunteers for Lacrosse (Sat., March 30) and Diving (Sat., April 6). 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. Click HERE to sign up. For more information, contact Karen Perkins at (916) 212-0549 or email boosters@stfrancishs.org.

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. 

All returning families should have received the 2019 – 2020 Re-enrollment email to their family’s “household” email address on March 14^th.

If you have not received it, please contact (please look in spam folder before contacting) Michael Gallo at mgallo@stfrancishs.org or 916.737.5042.

This year we will be using TADS for the online re-enrollment process and tuition collection.  Please note that in order to reserve your daughter’s space in her class, it is essential that you follow the instructions in the email that was sent on March 14th. To complete the online Student Enrollment and Tuition Agreement, you will need to pay the $725 registration fee by March 22, 2019.  For seniors, the $150 graduation fee is added.  You may select to pay the fees by e-check or credit card (an additional fee will be applied by TADS for credit card use). Tuition for the 2019 – 2020 school year will be $14,400.

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.

Wondering what the Booster Club is all about, and how you can get involved? Now is the time! We are accepting nominations for our three Board seats (President, Vice President, and Secretary) for the 2019-20 year. Please join us for our next meeting on 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 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. We look forward to seeing you on March 12!

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.

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. 

Our sister school in Ghana, Africa, St. Francis Senior Girls High School, has invited members of our community to join them for the 60th Anniversary celebration of their school. Campus Ministry is putting together a small group of students (4) and faculty (2) to travel to Jirappa, Ghana, Africa in the fall (November - students will miss a week of school) of 2019. The students will need to pay their own travel expenses. More details and an application form will be coming soon. More information will be forthcoming in a future Principal’s Newsletter.  

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. 

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!

If you require accessible seating for a member of your family, please complete the attached form HERE no later than Wednesday, May 15th. 2019. If you have additional questions, please contact Dyan Cwynar at 916.737.5076. Each individual requiring accessible seating may have one guest sit with them. For additional graduation information, please go to the graduation page on the St. Francis High School website under Quick Links.

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

Please pray for comfort for Mary Ellen Davis, grandmother of Abigail Palko. Mary Ellen is currently on hospice care.

Attention senior parents: Please follow THIS LINK for details about the SFHS Safe and Sober Grad Night 2019. By following the link, you will find the schedule of events, payment information, and required forms. 

We need set-up help, crab feed servers, and many more to make this year’s Crab Feed and Revelry events a HUGE success!  Come join in the fun and be a part of our amazing group of Crab Feed and Revelry volunteers.  These events would not happen without you!  We have MANY shifts/times (before-during-after), so you can volunteer and still enjoy the event. View all Crab Feed and Revelry volunteer needs under the “Advancement” section on MVP.  Contact Special Events Associate, Mari Parisi at mparisi@stfrancishs.org for more information.  

We are also accepting Dessert Auction Donations for Crab Feed and Wine donations for Revelry. Please see these opportunities under the “Donations” section.

VIEW OPEN SHIFTS / SIGN-UP VOLUNTEER: 
SIGN INTO MVP OR CREATE MVP ACCOUNT

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. 

Take Down Set for “Quilters” on Stage

Come to the theatre to help take down the set. Wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts, and closed-toe shoes. The work varies each Saturday, but overall it is construction work such as carpentry, painting, and cleaning. 

Come for a 2-hour minimum. Sign up on MVP HERE. Be sure to have your SFHS parent volunteer requirements (fingerprints and Safe Haven certification) completed before you arrive.

• 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
• March 31- Taking down the set from the play

Click HERE to sign up on MVP.

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.

We need parent volunteers to help with costume alterations for the spring play. Please contact Cheryl Watson at cwatson@stfrancishs.org or Elizabeth Danielson at edanielson@stfrancishs.org if you want to help sew in January or February for the March show. Work can be done at home. Click HERE to sign up through MVP.

Attention Troubies

Parents can now access the Early Dismissal Pass form for spring semester. Students are eligible for an EDP for a free block(s) at the END of the school day only (no morning passes). Students are not allowed to leave campus with an EDP if they have community lunch, class, liturgy, Mass, assembly, or other designated school event later in the day. There are no in and out privileges; the EDP is only to leave campus. Students needing to return to campus must do so after 3:00 p.m.

Click HERE for the link to the Early Dismissal Pass for the spring semester.  If you are requesting a pass for the first time or updating for the spring semester, all pass information must be submitted by January 7, 2019 in order to leave campus for early dismissal.  If you have any questions, email Mrs. Cost at ccost@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. 

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

Admission is free.

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.

Please join us for our special December Booster Club meeting on Tuesday, December 11 from 5:45-6:45 p.m. in the old faculty lounge (next to the old cafeteria). We’d love to hear your ideas about  how to strengthen our Troubie community and boost the spirit of our school through athletics. Bring a bottle of wine and/or your favorite book for our annual holiday gift exchange! For more information, text/call Karen Perkins at (916) 212-0549 or email boosters@stfrancishs.org. We look forward to seeing you!

If your daughter needs a peer tutor or a study-buddy for finals, please remind her to use the CSF (California Scholarship Federation) Tutor List that was emailed to her at the beginning of the school year.  There are many CSF Tutors ready and willing to help! If you have any questions, please contact Naomi Lee at nlee@stfrancishs.org or Debbie Austin at daustin@stfrancishs.org in our Guidance Department.

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.

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.   

We will have a Big Sister Prep Meeting on November 28th, at 8:00 a.m., for all our Big Sister.

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

As a reminder, students are dismissed at 12:55 p.m.  The campus will be closing immediately after the last block of the day for the Staff Christmas gathering. Please make arrangements to have your daughter picked up by 1:15 p.m.

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

Club Tee shirts are available on our WEB-STORE now. Students can place their online orders between now and November 18th. All shirts will be delivered to campus the first week of December and will be distributed through Club Presidents. 

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! 

All families were emailed a Master Planning survey this week. Your input will provide us with information about what future facilities you’d like to see at SFHS.  Thank you for your time!

Please join us on Tuesday, November 20th from 10:35-11:45 a.m. for our Thanksgiving Prayer Service.  All are welcome! There will be a special blessing for our grandparents and granddaughters, who are welcome to sit together.