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A Reminder from the Troubie Store
Only one more Tuesday remains to shop at the Troubie Store for 2021-2022. Get your grad swag and spirit wear now! The Troubie Store is closed for the summer.
Open: Tuesday 17th from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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.
I-80 Corridor Bus Service
Do you live along the I-80 corridor between Auburn and Roseville? Are you in need of transportation for your St. Francis student? Why not use the Placer Bus Group? Placer Bus Group has been transporting students to Jesuit and St. Francis High Schools for almost 30 years now! In addition to the cost savings at the pump and the time you save by having them transport your daughter, they will meet other students and make friends on the bus ride. Registration for new families begins Sunday, April 10th.
Carpools for the 2022-2023 School Year
If you are interested in forming or participating in a carpool for the 2022-23 school year, please complete the Carpool Interest Form. We will email participants a zip-sorted spreadsheet of participating families the first week of June. Questions? Contact Katie Mumm at kmumm@stfrancishs.org.
Athletic News – 4/01/22
The St. Francis softball teams finally return home after a three-game road stretch, hosting Laguna Creek on Friday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. The Troubies are having one of their best years in recent history, with senior, Hope Jenkins, already having thrown three no-hitters, and the JV squad winning six straight to start the season. Softball also hosts Cosumnes Oaks on Tuesday.
CSF Peer Tutoring
Need help in a class? CSF Peer Tutors can help!
Tutoring Options:
- Option ONE: Drop-in Peer Tutoring every Wednesday in the Library from 3:00-4:00 pm.
- Option TWO: 1:1 Peer Tutoring.
Every student has access to the Spring 2022 Semester Peer Tutoring List found in Schoology under the green Guidance Folder. Simply press (CTRL, F), type in the subject you need help in, and press (ENTER). All the tutors with their contact information and availability will be highlighted.
Class of 2023 Leadership Positions
On Friday, March 25th, the Class of 2023 was invited to apply for one of the Campus Ministry Leadership positions for their senior year. The application requires the submission of a Google Form and a video responding to a prompt associated with the position(s) they are seeking. Students can apply for multiple positions, but will not be offered more than one.
The three leadership opportunities are available: Big Sister, Retreat Team, and Christian Service Leader (CSL).
Dress Shopping for a Cause: Sunday, April 3 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Whether it’s Junior Prom, Senior Ball, a school dance, or other special occasion, we have good news for Troubies (and their families) in the dress buying market. A very special shopping day on Sunday, April 3rd from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. has been set aside just for them. All dresses are being sold for $50. These brand new dresses originally retailed between $100-$500. And what’s more, there are hundreds to choose from in all size from juniors to plus sizes.
Thank You to Our Revelry Auction Event Sponsors!
Your partnership in supporting our young women is what makes our community so special.
Gold Sponsor
- Katherine & Felipe Martin (Isabella ‘23)
- + Veronica Padilla-Valdez ‘94 & Gino Valdez, Valdez Painting, Inc. (Sophie ‘23, Victoria ‘19)
Silver Sponsors
CHANGING THE NARRATIVE – SFHS’ 2022 Spring Dance Concert
Join us for CHANGING THE NARRATIVE – SFHS’ 2022 Spring Dance
Concert at 7:00 p.m. on April 8 in the SF Theatre.
The concert features works from the SFHS Dance Company,
Apprentice Company, Nā Wāhine O ‘Olu Hula, ERA Hip-Hop Club, and
the SFHS Show Choir under the Artistic Directorship of Agata
Grzelak.
Tickets are available HERE.
General Admission – $15.00
Student – $9.00
Class of 2022 – Graduate Kindergarten Wall
Senior parents ~ are you finding yourself wondering where the time went since kindergarten?
Now’s the time to dig up those old photos and share them with us for a special display at the end of the school year.
Junior Prom – Garden of Glamour
- Date – April 29th, 2022
- Time – 7:00 pm – 11:00 p.m.
- Location – The Pavillion at Haggin Oaks
Tickets on sale March 25th – April 8th HERE.
30th Annual International Night - Thursday, 3/31/22
The Modern & Classical Languages Department invites you and your family to our 30th Annual International Night on Thursday, March 31st at 6:50 p.m.. Theatre doors open at 6:30 p.m. All tickets can be purchased online, and are required for all guests. Click HERE for tickets.
Language Proficiency Testing Opportunity for Seniors (April 9, 8:30-Noon)
St. Francis and Jesuit are partnering to offer graduating seniors, who are either heritage/first-language speakers of a language other than English, a chance to test their proficiency using digital AAPPL exams to be administered on Saturday, April 9. Seniors who would like to test their proficiency in any of the following languages on that day may register to do so at the link below: Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. The full exam covers reading, writing, speaking, and listening. The exam is available to St.
St. Francis’ Senior Ball – Aphrodite’s Garden – 4/30/22
- Date: Saturday, April 30, 2022
- Time: 7:00 – 11:00 p.m.
- Location: Haggin Oaks
Important 2022-2023 School Year Dates
- First Day of Instruction – August 10, 2022
- Thanksgiving Break – November 23-25, 2022
- Christmas Break – December 16, 2022 - January 2, 2023
- Family Service Hours Due – March 31, 2023
- Easter Break – April 3 – 14, 2023
- End of Semester 2 – May 16, 2023
- Graduation – May 18, 2023
Baccalaureate Information
Practice:
Tuesday, May 17th, 2022
- Time: 1:30-3:00 p.m.
- Where: St. Francis Gym
Baccalaureate:
Wednesday, May 18th, 2022
- Time: 4:45-5:15 p.m. Preludes / 5:30-7:30 p.m. Mass
- Where: St. Francis Gym
SFHS Boosters Club Meetings
Join in the fun and fellowship of the SFHS Boosters Club, as we support and celebrate our Troubie athletes and teams. We begin with a social gathering at 5:45 p.m. and a call to order at 6:00 p.m. Meet some amazing SFHS families, and get up-to-date information about our athletic programs. We are planning for 22-23 and preparing to elect new Board Members into open positions.
Family Service Opportunities
Rise Against Hunger
On Saturday, April 2nd, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., families can join a Rise Against Hunger meal packaging experience with Natomas Cares. Students can sign up to earn service hours. While this event does not qualify for parent service hours, it is a family-friendly event. Please see the attached flyer to learn how you can help.
Southside Park Playground Clean-up
Saturday, March 19, 9:00-11:00 a.m. at 2115 6th St, Sacramento, CA 95818
Family Service Opportunity
Rise Against Hunger
On Saturday, April 2nd, from 10A M to 12 PM or 2 PM to 4 PM, families can join a Rise Against Hunger meal packaging experience with Natomas Cares. Students can sign up to earn service hours. While this event does not qualify for parent service hours, it is a family-friendly event. Please see the attached flyer to learn how you can help.
Southside Park Playground Clean-up
Saturday, March 19, 9:00-11:00 a.m. at 2115 6th St, Sacramento, CA 95818
President Search Update
Letter from Bishop Soto
St. Francis is excited to share an update on the search for a president. Bishop Soto has appointed a President Search Committee that will be identifying the next President of St. Francis Catholic High School. The St. Francis Board of Trustees has engaged Partners in Mission to do a broad national search to identify and contact individuals with the potential to be St. Francis’ next President. They are tasked to develop a sizable pool of highly qualified and diverse candidates for this critical position. Bishop Soto has shared a letter detailing this process.
Learning Support Workshop Series:
Study Skills Workshop
Workshop Overview
This workshop will help students better understand the ‘study cycle’ and how to improve and organize their learning throughout a course of study. Students will leave with researched based tools to help maximize their academic performance with a focus on active study techniques such as self testing, distributive practice, and interleaving of concepts. Please join us for this practical and informative workshop!
Details
When: March 30th
Patrons of the Arts – Parent Volunteer Group to support the ARTS
Next Tuesday – March 15th at 6:00 is our next Patrons meeting! Please join us IN PERSON in Art Room 400 to meet other creative, fun parents and learn how you can support our arts programs and get advance info on upcoming SFHS Arts events including the approaching musical, and volunteer opportunities! If you are unable to meet in person we will offer a virtual option this month:
Something AMAZING is HERE!
Serra Court has been transformed into a performance space for our Spring Musical and we’re overjoyed to present JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT.
Performances are at 7:00 p.m. March 25 and 26 and 2:00 p.m. on March 26.
A food truck will be present prior to the performances so come early to purchase refreshments before the show!
Come join us for this premiere outdoor presentation and enjoy something AMAZING. Click HERE for tickets.