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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.
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
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.
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
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:
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.
Updated COVID Guidelines from the Catholic Schools Department
Attached is a letter from Bishop Soto regarding updates to the COVID-19 Guidelines that affect our schools and churches. Please continue to pray for an end to this pandemic and for all those who have been affected by it.
Congratulations to our TWO Valedictorians!
Congratulations are in order for these incredible Troubie women!
For the first time in several years, St. Francis will have TWO valedictorians, with seniors Abigail Connelly and Oge Okoye earning the honor.
We are so incredibly proud of each of these Troubies and can’t wait to celebrate them and the class of 2022 at graduation on May 19th!
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
Graduation 2022
We are so excited to hold this year’s 2022 Commencement Ceremony on May 19th at 3:00 pm, in the newly renovated Memorial Auditorium.
Each family will be allowed 10 tickets to attend Graduation.*
*The number of tickets are subject to change in accordance with Sacramento County and Memorial Auditorium.
Christian Service Hours
Christian Service hours must be completed in partnership with pre-approved, non-profit agencies. Hours may be completed in person, remotely, or a combination of both.
The 2021-2022 minimum requirements are listed below.
Love Lock for Your Loved One(s)!
Honor your special Troubie, and leave her mark on the St. Francis campus with one of our newer traditions - Love Locks! Hung in our beautiful Canticle Garden, this will be a lasting display and reminder of her impact on this campus.
Place your order by April 1 to be included in a special hanging ceremony.
The cost is $125 per Love Lock, which includes a key and custom engraving.
Athletic News – 2/11/22
The playoff season is underway for our winter Troubie teams. Varsity soccer earned the No. 3 seed of the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division I tournament and will host Monterey Trail on Friday night (February 11) at 6:00 p.m. If SF wins, the second-round game will be on Wednesday, February 16 against the winner of the Enochs-Lincoln game. Meanwhile, basketball wraps up the regular season on Friday and will learn of its section playoff pairing early next week. Stay tuned to GoTroubies.com for updates.
Learning Support Workshop – Overcoming Test Anxiety
Katie Dickson, Learning Support Specialist, will be facilitating a Learning Support Workshop called “Overcoming Test Anxiety” on February 23rd at 8:00 a.m. in the Library. This workshop is open to all students. Please click on the attachment for more details.
Show Choir Auditions for 2022-2023 School Year
Show Choir auditions for the 2022-2023 school year will take place in the dance room on Wednesday, February 23rd from 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Dress for dance. A song and dance selection will be taught. Also, prepare a short, a cappella vocal selection in a musical theater or pop style.
Course Catalog for 2022-2023
Good afternoon Parents/Guardians,
I have included the Course Catalog for 2022-2023 in this email.
Please note there are some changes since last year, and please
review with your daughters. If you have any questions regarding
courses that are offered please reach out to your daughter’s
guidance counselor.
If you have any questions, you may contact me at jchavez@stfrancishs.org.
Thank you,
Dr. Chavez