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Senior Parents: Jostens Graduation Announcements
If you ordered Graduation Announcements from Jostens, we will be providing an opportunity during Spring Break to pick-up at the Jostens location.
- Where: Jostens Office 6326 Main Ave #46 Orangevale 95662
- When: Thursday, April 14th, 2022
- Time: 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Contact Ken Caldeira for any questions regarding your order: ken.caldeira@jostens.com.
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!
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 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
Post Easter Break COVID Testing
Students and faculty/staff will be receiving a rapid antigen test next week ahead of the upcoming Easter Break. Per CDPH K-12 Guidance, all students, faculty, and staff will have to complete a rapid antigen test before they return to school on Monday, April 25th.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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: