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Back To School Checklist 2022
July 6, 2022
Dear St. Francis Families,
We are excited and preparing for the return of your daughter/s in a matter of weeks. I hope you’re enjoying the time away and basking in some fun summertime adventures. While it’s not even August yet, and still plenty of summer days to enjoy, we are actively planning for the return of our Troubies. I am looking forward to a great year at St. Francis, and know you are as well.
Dr. Fadia Desmond Named President, CEO of St. Francis Catholic High School
St. Francis Catholic High School is proud to announce and welcome Dr. Fadia Desmond as its new president and CEO. Desmond, who previously served at St. Francis as assistant principal from 2015-2018, and has spent the last four years at Jesuit High School in the same role, will assume her new post in July. We are thrilled to welcome her home.
Class of 2022 and Chromebooks
The Class of 2022 students do not need to return their school-issued Chromebooks. They are theirs to keep. Their SF email addresses will be active until August 30, 2022. After that date, students will lose access to data not moved over to a personal account. Instructions on how to transfer all Google data from their SF account to a personal email were sent to students on Wednesday, May 18, and will be available at diploma pick up. If students need assistance, they can reach out to the Technology Department at
Students Must Clean Out Their Lockers By 5/27/22
Parents: Please remind your daughter/s that her lockers must be completely cleaned out no later than 5/27/22. Students may not store items in their lockers over the summer, as they have to be deep cleaned.
Any items left in the lockers after 5/27/22 will be donated or thrown away. Thank you for your assistance.
Athletic News – 5/20/22
The St. Francis school year may be over, but the athletics season continues for several of our top student-athletes. The softball team earned a No. 2 seed in the Sac-Joaquin Section Division II playoffs and won its first-round game against Cordova on Tuesday. The Troubies improved to 24-3 overall with that victory, extending one of the finest years in school history. Meanwhile, the track & field season marches on with the SJS Masters Meet in Davis this weekend. The top finishers in each event will earn trips to the CIF state championships next week.
Parents of Class of 2023, Maries!
A message from the College Advisors, Debbie Austin and Naomi Lee
Textbook Donations Needed
We have some students in need of books!
If you are no longer in need of the textbooks listed on the attachment, we will be accepting donations in the front office.
Fund-a-Vision for Today and Tomorrow’s Troubies
Saturday’s Revelry event included a rousing Fund-a-Vision appeal to build the endowed tuition assistance account to benefit today and tomorrow’s Troubies. The theme was: Because Every Young Woman Deserves . . .
Enjoy this video that reminds us that every young woman deserves a St. Francis education!
Diploma & Cumulative File Pick-up for the Class of 2022
Please join us for one last visit in Serra Court on Tuesday, May 24th, 2022 from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. Pick up the following items:
Summer School and Summer Reading Bookstore, and Summer Assignments
Summer School and Summer Reading Bookstore
Our summer bookstore is open for purchases on May 15. Students can search for their required summer school textbooks and summer reading books through the MBS site (CLICK HERE). Want to get a start on purchasing books for the 2022-2023 school year? Students have been emailed the full textbook list. The regular school year book store will open in early July.
Summer Assignments
Cap and Gown Pick-up
Parents/Guardians - This is a reminder for your daughters to pick up their cap and gown if they haven’t already. If there is a hold on their cap/gown, please make sure to check all accounts (tuition, Grad Night, retreats, dining hall, etc.) have no outstanding balances.
The cap/gown pick-up will be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. next Monday and Tuesday. Next Wednesday, pick-up will be available from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the front office. (Student pick-up only).
Athletic News – 5/13/22
While St. Francis students wrap up final examinations, many of our student-athletes enter a different type of final test in the form of section and state postseason playoffs. Softball will enter the Sac-Joaquin Section tourney as one of the top seeds, while a gifted crew of track & field athletes will head to Davis for the SJS Masters Meet. The top finishers at that meet will advance to the CIF state meet on May 27-28. Stay tuned to GoTroubies.com for details.
Patrons of the Arts – Calling Parent Volunteers!
We have open positions for Fall – earn ten hours JUST for attending our fun monthly meetings in 2022-2023 school year with a group of parents supporting performing and visual arts. Meetings are one Tuesday monthly in Room 400 in the Theatre building, and new members are always welcome! We are seeking volunteers to take on or to shadow current Volunteer Roles including:
Patron Contacts Coordinator
Camp Pendola is Hiring
Is your daughter looking for a summer job? Does she want to have a positive impact on kids 7 to 17? If the answer to either question is yes, please consider having them apply to be a Camp Counselor at Camp Pendola. We are looking for fun, faith-filled, caring and energetic applicants to fill our summer camp positions! Join the team, and create lifelong memories for you and everyone you connect with this summer. More information and application can be found at www.pendola.org/employment.
Accident Takes Life of Current Parent
Dear St. Francis Community,
I am saddened to report that the Jesuit community has suffered another loss with the death of Jennifer (JJ) Fox, mother of sophomore Max Diepenbrock and Ava Diepenbrock. She is also aunt to sophomore Declan Fox, sophomore Thomas Fox, freshmen Ben and Gavin Vernekoff, and junior Sam Vernekoff. Max’s sister, Ava Diepenbrock, is a senior at St. Francis High School.
Jennifer and her friend died in a plane crash on Friday afternoon.
Senior Parents ~ Wanted Now: Used Uniforms for June Sale
Incoming freshmen greatly appreciate your generous donation of used uniforms. Parents, please have your daughters drop off any used uniforms in the bin in front of Room 343 by Friday, May 13, 2022 . Without these generous donations, The Used Uniform Sale cannot happen. Proceeds from this sale benefit tuition assistance.
Arts Department 2022-2023 Season Preview!
Join Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. Daley in the theatre after school on
Tuesday, May 10th to preview next year’s Fall Musical and Spring
Play!!
*The date has been changed, so as not to conflict with the prayer
service being offered on Monday, May 9th.
Revelry Silent Auction is OPEN!
Shop, Peruse, and Bid, Bid, BID!!!
The Revelry Silent Auction is open to ALL! Whether you are attending the event or not, you can still peruse, shop, and bid on the many fabulous items available.
We have items for everyone such as golf packages, home and garden enhancements, dining experiences, fitness and sports memorabilia, art, spirits, and a large wine section.
Reminder from the Business Office
All tuition accounts must be current before the start of final exams on May 12th for your daughter to take her exams. For Seniors, Caps and Gowns will not be given out until their tuition account is current.
SFHS Boosters Club
BOOSTER Ques! We have one of the Qs left this year, and we need your help to make it a burgerlicious success. Sign up on MVP (My Volunteer Page) to let us know we can count on you.
- Booster Que: TUESDAY, May 10th at Saint Francis (Softball) 3:00-6:30 p.m.