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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
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.
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!
SF Parents’ Guild
Have you ever wondered what a ‘GUILD’ is, as in the SF Parent
Guild? According to a few
resources:
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.
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.
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.
Athletic News – 4/08/22
A special nod goes out to SFHS head swimming coach, Brian Nabeta, and his Troubie swimmers, who scored an impressive victory at Carondelet on Wednesday. Not only did it mark a rare opportunity for our athletes to compete outside the Sacramento area, but it was a reunion between Nabeta and a former collegiate teammate, Cougar head coach, Roque Santos.
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!
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.
ORbeez Toy Gun Tik Tok Challenge
Dear parents,
Again, there is a dangerous Tik Tok challenge going around the country. Please share this link and discuss with your daughter about the dangers associated with this challenge. All toy guns are banned from campus (a reminder to seniors will be sent during their last week of school). It is important that for the safety of everyone at school or home to understand the gravity of participating in these activities. Thank you for your assistance in helping keep your daughters safe.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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
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.
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.