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Reminders from the Dean
We want to take a moment to address something we’ve been hearing about—a possible senior ditch day before graduation. As a friendly reminder, there is no authorized ditch day at SFHS, and we expect all students to attend their classes for the remainder of the semester.
Please keep in mind that even after senior finals privileges begin, participation in other senior events—such as prom and graduation activities—can still be impacted. Of course, no one wants that to happen! Our goal is for you to fully enjoy these final weeks of high school, which is why we’re giving you this early heads-up.
Thank you for your cooperation and for making these last weeks memorable in the best way possible! Many blessings, Mrs. Cost
Freshman Day Retreats
April 1st, 3rd, & 4th
Freshman Day Retreats are next week on April 1st, 3rd and 4th. Each student will attend their assigned retreat based on their Theology teacher and block schedule. Students who participate in sports or have early dismissals are still expected to attend on their scheduled date.
Parent Volunteers Needed week of April 1-4!
Hours count for 2025-26.
Volunteers are needed for the set up and tear down for Meet a Parent or Grandparent for Lunch Events next week. There are various shifts available. We also need parking lot attendants. Please see MVP to sign up, and contact MaryAnne Kelly if you have any questions. Thank you so much for your support for our Troubies! NOTE: These hours will count towards your 2025-26 Family Service obligation.
This Week in the Garden
from the Garden of Eden Club
This week members of the Garden of Eden Club planted a native plant garden off Serra Court to honor St. Kateri Tekakwitha, the Church’s first indigenous saint. The garden features California natives such as California lilac (ceanothus), Manzanita and of course the California Golden Poppy. The garden will also provide food and habitat for local wildlife such as the migratory Gold Finch and the Western Fence Lizard that make their home at St. Francis. The funding for the garden was provided by a generous grant from the Sacramento Native Plant Society.
Thank you to Leyla Logan Camara, Arabella Henry, Angelyn Gonzales, Isabelle Leon, Seyvene Kahwaji, and Sophia Harmon for their hard work!
Support Our Lenten Drive
Donations Needed!
This Lent, St. Francis High School is collecting baby items to benefit Bishop Gallegos Maternity Home, which supports pregnant women and mothers in need. We invite your family to take part in this meaningful drive by donating any of the following much-needed items:
Interest Form for a Potential Summer Service Immersion Trip
We’re excited to explore the possibility of offering an immersion service-learning trip to New York this May!
Our last immersion was offered in 2019, and we’re thrilled to bring back this meaningful opportunity. This transformative experience would fulfill your student’s Christian Service requirement for next year while providing a powerful space to serve, reflect, and grow alongside their peers.
If you’re interested in having your student attend and complete her service hours through this opportunity, please fill out the Interest Form.
Tutor Lab Tip of the Week: March 24
Tutor Lab is open A, B, C, D, F, and G Blocks! Make your appointment here.
Stand Up! Speak Out! Forum: California Youth for Social Justice
Are you passionate about government and politics? Don’t miss the Stand Up! Speak Out! Forum—a pivotal statewide conference focused on youth activism, social justice, and civic empowerment! Join us on Sunday, March 23, from 3:00pm to 8:00pm at the UC Davis Conference Center. Register here.
This inspiring event brings together over a hundred organizations and grassroots campaigns advocating for immigrant rights, youth power, education, racial justice, and more. It’s a day of collective advocacy, solidarity, and movement-building, featuring intergenerational voices that matter.
Reminders from the Dean
Students are not permitted to enter via the M Street gate unless they live in the neighborhood. Parents: dropping off or picking up students on M Street risk discipline for their daughters.
Quarter 3 Grades
Quarter 3 grades will be available for parents and students in the PowerSchool Portal on March 25. As a reminder, quarter grades are a progress check and are not listed on the official school transcript.
Tutor Lab Tip of the Week: March 17
Do you struggle with memorizing topics and facts in a class? Well the tutor lab has the solution for you, the Feynman Technique! This is a process where you read about a selected topic, recite all of the information that you can remember to anyone or anything, and fill in the gaps of your knowledge by reading the info again! This technique is extremely useful and can help with your memorization issues!
This Week in the Garden
from the Garden of Eden Club
Spring is in full swing, and there’s plenty to do in the garden! As we navigate changing temperatures and seasonal rain, it’s the perfect time to get ahead on essential tasks like preventing powdery mildew on grapevines, staying on top of weeds, and feeding citrus, roses, and camellias. While nurseries are starting to stock tomatoes, peppers, and eggplants, patience is key—wait until soil temperatures reach around 65°F before planting warm-weather crops. Happy gardening!
2025 Career Day: Friday, March 28th
Over 60 alumnae and presenters will be coming to campus on Friday, March 28th to provide your daughters with an opportunity to learn about their careers and begin building their professional network. You can view the speaker bios here.
Join Us For STEM Day!
Saturday, March 22nd, from 10 AM to 2 PM
Calling all future scientists, engineers, and innovators! Join us for STEM Day at St. Francis High School on Saturday, March 22nd, from 10 AM to 2 PM! Families with 5th to 8th graders—this is your chance to explore hands-on STEM activities, exciting demos, prizes, free food & drinks, and even a surprise exhibit from the Aerospace Museum! Don’t miss this fun-filled celebration of National STEM Week! All are welcome!
Mark your calendars and join us at St. Francis for STEM Day—March 22nd!
Tutor Lab Peer Tutoring: March 10
Tutor Lab is still open for business A, B, C, D, F, and G Blocks! Make your appointment here.
Reminder from the Counseling and College Center
Next week, March 10th-12th, your daughter must bring in her Course Registration form to be verified by a counselor. We are checking that what is on the form matches what she inputted into PowerSchool. The form requires a signature by a parent/guardian (the form will not be accepted if unsigned). If your daughter is a junior attending Kairos, please make sure she brings her form in on Monday.
Reminder from the Business Office
All tuition accounts must be current by April 25, 2025, for students to sit for final exams. For Seniors, Cap and Gowns will not be given out until their tuition account is current. You can view/pay your balance in your FACTS tuition account. You can also contact FACTS at 1.866.441.4637 to make a payment. The status of your tuition account could also affect your daughter receiving her report card, transcripts and/or diploma if all financial obligations to the school are not met.
Disneyland Safe and Sober Grad Night 2025
Tickets on sale now
Tickets will be sold on a first come first serve basis. Only 160 tickets are available. Once capacity is reached, tickets will no longer be available. No Refunds after March 7, 2025. Exception ~ If all spots are purchased, you may find another student willing to purchase your spot.
Total cost $425 (paid in full or installments) – Includes transportation by chartered bus, snacks before departure and on the bus, and a 1-Day Park Hopper pass. Attendees will need money for food and drinks while in the park. First portion of payment ($210) is due at time of registration, second portion ($215) is due April 1st.
Parent Volunteer Opportunities in Athletics
Softball Snack Bar and Athletics Booster Q's
Are you looking to finish up your parent hours this spring or maybe you have completed them and want to get ahead for next school year? If so, athletics has you covered. Head to MVP to sign up for shifts for our spring sports Booster Q’s as well as opportunities to work the snack bar at our home softball events. Here are the dates of our upcoming spring booster que’s:
- Dive = Wed 3/19 vs Davis
- Lacrosse = Tues 4/15 vs Davis
- Softball = Wed 5/7 vs Davis
Thank you in advance for your support of our athletic events and go get signed up today!
Summer 2025 Internship Kick-Off
SFHS is preparing for the 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. Please let us know here by March 11th of your interest in hosting a Troubie. These unpaid summer internships can come from a wide range of industries and can run varying lengths of time in June and/or July of 2025.
The Legacy in Bloom Silent Auction is OPEN!
Bid from Anywhere
Click
here to view Silent Auction lots! There are great items
ranging from dinners and experiences around town to floral
arrangements, sporting tickets, home and garden items, jewelry,
and spa packages. There is something for everyone and every
budget. You can even “watch” items of interest or set a maximum
bid!
Mobile bidding is OPEN to all (event attendees and
non-attendees). Bidding will close on Saturday, March 8th at
9:00pm.
* Please note that some items, such as wine, spirits, and large
items, cannot be shipped.
PowerSchool Security Notice
Dear Parents and Students,
This morning, an email was sent from PowerSchool regarding a security breach that occurred in December 2024. We were unaware of the timing of this notification and want to reassure you that Social Security numbers and financial information are NOT stored within the St. Francis PowerSchool system and were not affected by this incident.
PowerSchool Security Notice
Dear Faculty and Staff,
This morning, an email was sent from PowerSchool regarding a security breach that occurred in December 2024. We were unaware of the timing of this notification and want to reassure you that Social Security numbers and financial information are NOT stored within the St. Francis PowerSchool system and were not affected by this incident.
Parent Volunteer Opportunities with Admissions
Parents, earn your hours while meeting our new Class of 2029 families! We are looking for six volunteers to assist us with Freshman Welcome Night on March 19th. For more details and to sign up, please log in to your MVP account.