Student News
Used Uniform Sale – June 4th
There will be a Used Uniform Sale on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The sale will be in Room 340, and we have a lot of inventory!
Prices discounted on all items. Cash or check only.
Questions? Contact oemmerich@stfrancishs.org
Olivia Nice ‘10
Returned to California to perform the lead in the musical ONCE
After almost a decade of performing around the world, SF Players alumna Olivia Nice (‘10) is returning to California to perform the lead in the musical ONCE, playing at the 42nd St Moon Gateway Theater from June 12-June 30th, 2019. She has been playing this role around the nation for over a year now, picking up a BroadwayWorld nomination for Best Lead Actress in a Musical and a win for Best Female Performance of the Year from Ashland, OR Sneak Preview Magazine.
UNPLANNED, the movie
“Unplanned” is the inspiring true story of one woman’s journey of transformation.
This is the true story of Abby Johnson, former Planned Parenthood clinic director, and her journey to become one of the most ardent pro-life speakers in America today.
This movie is rated R and requires adult accompaniment for those under 17. For more information, go to https://www.unplannedfilm.com/.
Attention Seniors! Salutatorian Nominations.
If you have not yet nominated a fellow classmate for Salutatorian, please do so now! The deadline is Friday, February 15, 2019.
SFHS One Acts ‘girl’ take Gold!
This last weekend St. Francis was honored to participate in the 2019 Lenaea High School Theatre Festival! We are elated to share our students took home the Gold for our One-Act play “Girl” as well as Outstanding Original Script Award.
We also had students receive individual awards! Special shout-out to Aurora Giacobbe ‘20, who received Bronze for ‘Secret Service’ from ‘Mr. President’ and to Kelsi Towle ‘21, who received Silver for her role in ‘The Whispers Of Saints’.
Graduation Info 2019
Class of 2019, please review the following information regarding graduation. If you have questions please email the Assistant Principal Dr. Jason Javier-Watson.
Update: Campus will remain Closed Friday, Nov. 16
Dear St. Francis Families,
Due to continued poor air quality in the Sacramento region, we will be closing school on Friday, November 16. Please check your emails and our website for further information and updates over the weekend.
We continue to pray for all those affected by these terrible fires.
Sincerely,
Theresa Rodgers
President
School Closed Thursday, November 15, 2018
Dear St. Francis Families,
Due to terrible air quality today and continued poor air quality forecasted for tomorrow, we will again be closing school on Thursday, November 15. All employees have been directed to stay home as well, and all activities are canceled.
Please continue to monitor your email tomorrow for further updates. Thank you for your understanding and continue to pray for all those who are suffering from this tragic fire.
Sincerely,
Theresa Rodgers
Homecoming Dance 2018
HOMECOMING DANCE 2018 (THEME – CITIES)
November 3rd, 2018
7:30 – 10:30 PM
Purchase tickets
HERE
Cost: Single $25, Couple $35
Phone System will be down Monday 10/15
Our school phone system will be down Monday October 15 between 9 AM to 11:30 AM for maintenance.
-Thank you for your understanding
College Financial Aid Night Presentation
October 3, 2018 - Junior & Senior Parent Info Night
Thank you to all the parents that attended the Financial Aid Night this past Wednesday. As promised, the PowerPoint presentation is provided below. If you have any questions, feel free to contact the Guidance Office.
Important Dates & School Breaks 2020-2021
No classes will be held on the following dates
Easter Break 2020: April 6, 2020 through April 17, 2020
First Day of Instruction – August 11, 2020
Thanksgiving Break – November 25 – 27, 2020
Christmas Break – December 18, 2020 – January 4, 2021
Easter Break 2021 – March 29 – April 9, 2021
Graduation – May 20, 2021
Summer Assignments
Summer Reading & Assignments are due when students return to school. Find reading lists and assignments by course here.
Reanna Klanseck ‘14
What’s new with our 2014 Troubies? Just four short years ago they were accepting their diplomas from St. Francis High School on stage at Sacramento’s Memorial Auditorium. Now they are graduating from colleges across the nation. Send us your graduation news to Dawn Winston ‘91 at dwinston@stfrancishs.org
Sisterhood in Seattle!
Alumna Sarah Lewicki ‘09 and Rebekah Fenton(Lucien) ‘08 discovered they are both working at the Seattle Children’s Hospital; Sarah a nurse in the PICU, and Rebekah is a pediatrics resident! Way to Go Troubies!
Do you work with your Troubadour Sisters? We would love to feature you – send a photo into our Alumna Director, Dawn Winston ‘91, at dwinston@stfrancishs.org. #TroubieforLife
Junior Commissioning Mass 2018
The Junior Commissioning Mass will be on Wednesday, May 16, from 6:00-7:30 p.m., where we will officially bless and commission the Class of 2019 to be the seniors and leaders of the 2018-2019 school year. The girls will also receive a special Four Pillars Pin that represents the foundation and mission of St. Francis. All family and friends are invited to attend. Any questions, please contact Maggie Murray in Campus Ministry at mmurray@stfrancishs.org.
Alumnae Spotlight Eleni Kounalakis ’85
Troubie. Businesswoman. Activist. Diplomat. Mother. What's Next, Lieutenant Governor of California?
Congratulations to alumna Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis ’85 on her election to Lieutenant Governor of California! If you missed the article on Eleni in the Spring 2018 issue, read it here:
We know Troubadours are women who change the world; we had a chance to catch up with Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis ’85 to hear where her post-St. Francis journey has taken her and what lessons from her alma mater she has taken on the journey.
Always a woman who wanted to experience the world, Eleni spent her sophomore year at a boarding school in Lugano, Switzerland before embarking on her Troubadour education. While transferring schools mid-way through high school can seem intimidating, Eleni found her St. Francis home to be warm and welcoming and affectionately remembers the many friends she made while a student here. Troubies who remember her debate performance as Walter Mondale*, alongside Claire Chatfield as Geraldine Ferraro, will not be surprised that Eleni is currently campaigning to be the next Lieutenant Governor of California.
“A part of running for office is reviewing your old files. I pleasantly found a report I had written in high school about the 1984 election. There was no question the work we were doing at St. Francis was very relevant,” Eleni reminisces. Her social studies teacher, Trisha (Garretson) Uhrhammer, had connections at the Capitol through her graduate work in history and government. She was also involved with the League of Women Voters and encouraged her students to be informed and active in government. She made a big impact on Eleni.