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Chamber Singers - Concert for Ukrainian Relief
Our SFHS Chamber Singers are performing at a Concert for Ukrainian Relief on Sunday, May 15th at 7:00 p.m. at Pioneer Congregational Church. Suggested $20 donation. Tickets are available at the door or through Tina Harris, tharris@stfrancishs.org.
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.
Parents’ Guild
All St. Francis parents are automatically members of the Parents Guild, an organization that provides support for many events during the year. The Parents Guild meets monthly to plan activities and to serve as an advisory group to the administration. Volunteers are needed throughout the year to carry on the many cherished school traditions including Revelry, Father-Daughter Dance, MOM Prom, Staffulty Appreciation Week, and more.
Athletic News – 5/06/22
As the school year winds down, several spring Troubies are doing their best to rewrite the school record books in their respective sports. Lacrosse midfielder, Zahra Smith, wrapped up her career in this week’s North Coast Section playoff battle with Marin Catholic, setting a program benchmark of 58 goals. Small wonder that she’s moving on to play collegiate ball at Delaware State next year. Senior pitcher, Hope Jenkins, struck out her 200th opponent this week against Franklin, making her the first player in the MaxPreps-recorded era of St. Francis to hit that milestone.
College-Related Tips for Senior Parents and Information about Final Transcripts
It’s time for seniors to make a decision about the college they will attend in the fall. If you are concerned about paying for college, ensure that your daughter has checked all of her financial aid award letters (which will most likely be found in her college portal) to determine exactly how much and what types of aid are being offered. Speaking of portals, your daughter should check all of her college portals to determine if they have every document that is required. Some colleges (CSU’s) might have requested/required a 7th semester transcript to be submitted, and t
Final Exam Dates
St. Francis will be holding Spring semester finals on May 13, 16-18. As a reminder, per the Parent-Student Handbook, St. Francis does not offer early finals. Students are expected to be present for all four days of exams. Please be mindful of these dates when making vacation or travel arrangements.
How to verify your 2022-2023 Course Requests in PowerSchool
Students have until Wednesday, May 18, to contact their Class Counselor to make any changes to their course requests. Final schedules will be sent out during summer break.
Athletic News – 4/29/22
The Troubadour spring sports season heads into its final stretch, with all teams in some form of postseason play. Track & field heads to Sheldon-Pleasant Grove Community Stadium for the Delta League championship trials this Saturday, with the finals taking place one week later. On Sunday, lacrosse will learn its opponent in the North Coast Section tournament. Swimming, which represented St. Francis at the California Catholic Challenge last weekend, has a bye weekend before the start of the CIF-SJS championships on Thursday (May 5).
Revelry Fire & Ice Auction Event – Tickets on Sale NOW!
This is the LAST DAY (4/29/22) purchase tickets to our Revelry Fire & Ice Auction Event! Don’t miss out on St. Francis’ signature event!
You are invited to an evening of Fire & Ice that will satisfy all of your senses!
Black Parent Group
The BPG extends an invitation to all Black parents or parents of Black students to our final meeting of the school year. The meeting is scheduled for 5/4 at 6:00 p.m. in the Dining Hall. Please email your RSVP to: blackparentsgroup@stfrancishs.org.
Early Pick Up for Students on Friday, 5/06/22
Parents – please pick-up your daugther/daughters no later than 3:30 p.m. on Friday, May 6th, as the campus will be closed in preparation for Revelry. Thank you for your understanding
Junior Family Mass – Wednesday, 5/11/22
The Junior Family Mass is coming up on Wednesday, May 11th at 7:00 p.m. in the Gym. This Mass is a celebration of the Maries becoming the campus leaders and all Juniors that attend will receive a special pin with the four pillars of St. Francis High School on it, Faith, Excellence, Leadership, and Service. Please arrive in time to check in, get your pin and prayer card, and find a seat before the start of Mass, We recommend between 6:30 and 6:45. We look forward to seeing you there!
Junior Family Mass – Wednesday, 5/11/22
The Junior Family Mass is coming up on Wednesday, May 11th at 5:30 p.m. in the Gym. This Mass is a celebration of the Maries becoming the campus leaders and all Juniors that attend will receive a special pin with the four pillars of St. Francis High School on it, Faith, Excellence, Leadership, and Service. Please arrive in time to check in, get your pin and prayer card, and find a seat before the start of Mass. We recommend arriving around 5:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there!
SF Parents’ Guild
Have you ever wondered what a ‘GUILD’ is, as in the SF Parent
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SPRING MUSIC CONCERT Thursday, April 28 at 7:00 p.m.
Join us for the SPRING MUSIC CONCERT Thursday,
April 28 at 7:00 p.m. in the SF Theatre. Performances led by
Maestros, Tina Harris and Michelle See from:
The Blue Skirts Acapella Club
Concert Orchestra
Concert Band
Concert Choir
Chamber Singers
And special guests – Jesuit High School Band and Olympus Junior
High Band Members
Tickets are $15 general admission and $9 students (under 19)
Click HERE for
tickets!
Senior Family Reception: Thursday, April 28th
A long-standing St. Francis tradition is back! Each year, to kick off the month of senior festivities, we host a small reception in Serra Court for our graduating seniors and two adult guests. For the Class of 2022, the event will be:
Athletic News – 4/15/22
First, congratulations must go out to distance runners, Tatiana Cornejo and Cate Joaquin, who set school records while representing St. Francis at the Arcadia Invitational last weekend. Junior, Maddie Pelfrey, also qualified for the pole vault in the esteemed meet that featured competitors from 29 different states, and we are certainly proud of the way our student-athletes represented us on that stage. Head to GoTroubies.com for more details on their accomplishments at this meet.
FINAL REMINDER: PARENT SERVICE HOURS – Due TODAY – Friday, April 8th
ALL families have until Friday, April 8th to complete their 25 hours of service (10 hours for parents of seniors) for the 2021-2022 requirement. Parents with two or more students must meet the required service hours for the youngest daughter.
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!
I-80 Corridor Bus Service
Do you live along the I-80 corridor between Auburn and Roseville? Are you in need of transportation for your St. Francis student? Why not use the Placer Bus Group? Placer Bus Group has been transporting students to Jesuit and St. Francis High Schools for almost 30 years now! In addition to the cost savings at the pump and the time you save by having them transport your daughter, they will meet other students and make friends on the bus ride. Registration for new families begins Sunday, April 10th.
A Reminder from the Troubie Store
Only one more Tuesday remains to shop at the Troubie Store for 2021-2022. Get your grad swag and spirit wear now! The Troubie Store is closed for the summer.
Open: Tuesday 17th from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Revelry Volunteer Opportunities are Posted!
Attention St. Francis Families! Revelry Fire & Ice Auction volunteer opportunities are now posted in MVP. There are many opportunities available for the event day as well as leading up to the event.
Please note, in order to volunteer, you must have a completed Safe Haven certificate on file and cleared fingerprints. These are the Dioceasan requirements to volunteer on campus.