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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.
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!
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.
SF Parents’ Guild
Have you ever wondered what a ‘GUILD’ is, as in the SF Parent
Guild? According to a few
resources:
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:
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.
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.
Troubies Who Mean Business Club – Speaker Series
The Troubies Who Mean Business Club will be bringing back their speaker series after Easter Break by welcoming alumna, Linnea Willis Smith ’95, to campus for a lunchtime session with Troubies. She’s got a lot of wisdom and experience to share!
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.
Revelry Volunteer Opportunities are Posted!
Attention St. Francis Families! Revelry Fire & Ice Auction volunteer opportunities are now posted in MVP. There are many opportunities available for the event day as well as leading up to the event.
Please note, in order to volunteer, you must have a completed Safe Haven certificate on file and cleared fingerprints. These are the Dioceasan requirements to volunteer on campus.
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.
Athletic News – 4/08/22
A special nod goes out to SFHS head swimming coach, Brian Nabeta, and his Troubie swimmers, who scored an impressive victory at Carondelet on Wednesday. Not only did it mark a rare opportunity for our athletes to compete outside the Sacramento area, but it was a reunion between Nabeta and a former collegiate teammate, Cougar head coach, Roque Santos.
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.
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
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).
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.
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.
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
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.
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