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Summer 2024 Internship Kick-Off
SFHS is once again preparing for this year’s launch of LIFT (Leveraging Internships For Troubies), a summer internship program serving rising juniors and seniors. If you or someone you know might be interested in being an internship host, we would love to connect! Alumnae, current and former parents, community members and friends of St. Francis are our biggest collaborators.
National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)
St. Francis Catholic High School is honored to be selected to represent private schools across the nation by participating in the 2024 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), which is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Also known as The Nation’s Report Card, NAEP has provided meaningful results to improve education policy and practice since 1969.
Announcements from the Student Activities Office
The Freshman-Sophomore Dance that was scheduled for this Friday, February 16th, has been canceled due to low ticket sales. We hope you all enjoy your three-day weekend!
Seniors: Purchase your Senior Shirt HERE before it’s too late. All submissions are due by 8:00am, Tuesday, February 20th.
Juniors – Are you interested in pursuing a career in medicine? We are excited to partner with the Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society (SSVMS) to offer the opportunity for 5 Juniors to participate in the Summer 2024 Future of Medicine Program. Applications are open now and are due March 1st. Check out the flyer for more information
Final Christian Service Deadline
Quarter 3 ends on Friday, March 8th. Students may log hours until the end of the day on Monday, March 11th. Verification of direct service at an approved nonprofit must be received to be accepted. If the minimum cumulative total requirements for the year is not met at that time, students are ineligible for extracurricular activities beginning on Wednesday, March 13th at 3:00pm. Eligibility resumes when the outstanding hours are served, logged, and verified in MobileServe. Coaches and activities supervisors are notified if a student is not able to participate and contacted again once they’ve been cleared.
News from Athletics
Soccer Section Playoff Games Start Saturday: Varsity soccer received the #1 Seed for Section Playoffs and starts their quest for a section title on Saturday Feb 10th at 12 Noon vs Mountain House @ Cristo Rey. Come out and support the Troubies this weekend and support them during this playoff run. There is an admission charge for section playoffs. You can buy tickets in advance here or purchase tickets at the gate with a credit or debit card. We are not allowed to take cash so please come prepared.
2023 Consolidated Receipts
Giving statements for the 2023 calendar year have been mailed.
If your 2023 donations to St. Francis Catholic High School totaled $2,500 or more OR you made three or more gifts throughout the year, you should have received a consolidated receipt for your donations. If you have any questions or misplaced a receipt and need one for your 2023 tax filing please email Sarah Otto.
Internet Safety Webinar
The Central California Intelligence Center working with the FBI, the Sacramento Police Department, and the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department, is presenting a two-hour Internet Safety for Kids and Teens Webinar on February 21 from 6:00-8:00pm.
Be an Intern in the Epicurean Kitchen
Don’t miss out on a wonderful opportunity to gain valuable culinary experience with our own Epicurean Staff as a Kitchen Intern! There are still spots available for Lunch service and Free Blocks. Students will learn all about safety in the kitchen, restocking process and basic culinary skills. Free meal included for every day worked. Complete the permission slip and give it to Ms. Bueno or Miss Evelyn at the register.
Parent Presentations from Counseling
Thank you for attending last night’s Class Level Parent Night & Junior Parent College Night. As promised, we have made the presentations available for your convenience. If you have any questions or require further information, please feel free to reach out to the counseling department.
Safety Update from Diocesan Security
You may have heard a headline in the news yesterday that concerns us all. The FBI issued a new warning about an evolving online threat targeting minors and young adults: financially motivated sextortion. Our diocesan security coordinator shared the details with us and we feel it appropriate to share them with you.
In these schemes, the predators typically pretend to be alluring young girls to befriend teen boys – often on social media and gaming platforms. The predator ultimately tricks the teens into exchanging sexually explicit material. Once the scammers have the picture(s) or video(s), they demand money to keep it from being shared.
Important Upcoming Counseling Dates
Wednesday, January 24: Late Start Activity: Mandatory Sophomore Advisory, 8:00 – 9:00am in the Dining Hall
Wednesday, January 24: Class Level Parent Nights & Junior Parent College Night
Thursday, January 25: Late Start Activity: Mandatory Junior Advisory, 8:00 – 9:00am in the Dining Hall
Course Catalog 2024-2025
We have a few updates to the course catalog that was sent prior to break. Please review the most recent version as you prepare for informational meetings and registration over the coming weeks.
At A Glance: May 27-31, 2024
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Memorial Day|Campus Closed |
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Staffulty Day of Service | Campus Closed |
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Campus Open: 7:30am-4:00pm |
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Campus Open: 7:30am-4:00pm |
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Campus Open: 7:30am-11:00am |
Chromebook Replacement Chargers
We encourage families to only purchase certified replacement chargers for their students’ Chromebooks. Non-certified chargers can cause damage to the Chromebook and battery. Click here to purchase a school-approved replacement charger.
Chromebook/Charger Loaner Program Update
The Technology Department has seen an excessive number of requests this Fall from students wishing to borrow Chromebooks and Chromebook chargers. Per the Parent Student Handbook, students’ Chromebooks are to be with them and fully charged before coming to school each day. Beginning in January, we will be issuing detentions to students who do not return borrowed items on time.
Athletics News
Troubies Cross Country Captures Section Title, Heads to
State Meet on Saturday 11/25
The Troubies Cross Country team captured a section title on
Saturday November 11th at Willow Hill in Folsom and are headed to
Fresno on Saturday November 25th to compete for a state
title. Congratulations and good luck to our runners and
coaches this weekend!
Track & Field Preseason Interest Meeting Thursday,
November 30th at Lunch in the Main Gym
Our Track & Field Coaches are hosting a preseason team meeting
for all returning athletes and for anyone interested in joining
the track & field team. Grab your lunch and come meet the coaches
and other track and field athletes in the main gym on campus
during lunch on Thursday, November 30th.
Upcoming Schedule Changes
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Wednesday, December 6th will now be a late start (Schedule 3 late start)
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Wednesday, January 10th will no longer be a late start (Schedule 2 (70) with an assembly)
Second Service Deadline: December 21, 2023
From June 1, 2023 to December 21, 2023, students should have at least served the following number of hours:
Students at St. Francis High School Earn a Free Concert Ahead of Annual Day of Giving
SACRAMENTO, Calif., – (October 30, 2023) – St. Francis Catholic High School is thrilled to be welcoming MAX and The Band Camino to our campus on Thursday, November 2 for an exclusive performance after students won the NOW 100.5 Stand Up and Swipe Out Bullying campaign for the third time.
St. Francis students overwhelmingly support this campaign annually, easily beating out schools more than twice their size.
Fall NLI/College Commitment Ceremony
For all St. Francis seniors who have committed to play sports at the college/university level, we will hold our fall NLI/College Commitment Celebration on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 8:00am in the Dining Hall. Assistant athletics director Mark Honbo sent out a notification to all seniors via FinalForms earlier in October, so this is simply a reminder that the RSVP questionnaire for participants is due next week.
Fall Learning Support Workshop Series
Mrs. Katie Dickson, our Learning Support Specialist, is hosting a series of workshops where students will explore ways in which they can overcome barriers to learning and reach their academic goals. Students can expect to gain insight into how they learn and ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their study habits.
The Study Skills Workshop was held on November 8, and two workshops are remaining:
Soccer and Basketball Tryouts
Tryouts for Soccer and Basketball begin on Monday Oct 30th. Please make sure your students are registered for their sport of interest on Final Forms. They will need to have all digital signature sheets completed as well as an updated sports physical form on file with the athletic department to be eligible to try out. If your students is currently participating in a Fall Sport they must complete their current sport season before going to a winter sport. They will be given a tryout/ evaluation period when they arrive.
Construction & Engineering Opportunity for Troubies & Parents
McCarthy Construction’s Partnership for Women is hosting a unique opportunity for young women interested in construction and engineering on November 4th, and they have invited our Troubies to attend! Students will run through a variety of presentations and exercises and learn about the construction industry. There is also a parent presentation taking place after student drop off. Registration is limited and open to grades 9-12.
BIG Traffic Changes for the HOCO Dance
PLEASE READ this update to help keep pick-up and drop-off as smooth as possible
Dance Hours – Saturday, October 21, 7:00 to 10:00pm:
- Doors open at 7:00pm with no entry after 8:00pm
- Juniors and Seniors can start leaving at 9:00pm
- Freshmen and Sophomores can start leaving at 9:30pm
THE M STREET AND 58TH STREET GATES (including the pedestrian gates) WILL BE CLOSED FOR ENTRANCE OR EXITING FOR THE ENTIRE EVENING. You will be unable to gain access to the campus if you are dropped off on M Street.
