Parent Newsletter: July 19, 2024

News July 5, 2024

Athletics News
Fall Sports Start Date, Tryouts, Sports Physicals, Offseason Training

Fall Sports Start Date: Fall Sports can officially start on Monday August 5th. Each sport has their own process for tryouts and roster formation. Please make sure you are registered for your fall sport on FinalForms so you are getting the most up to date tryout information.

Fall Sports Tryouts: Here is a quick reference for the start of Fall sports tryouts:

Monday, August 5th: Cross Country, Flag Football, Water Polo, Volleyball (volleyball is Open Gyms Aug 5-6, tryouts Aug 7-10)
Monday August 12th: Golf, Tennis (please note Tennis will start practices on Aug 5th for anyone in town to prepare for tryouts starting on August 12th)

News July 5, 2024

Online Troubie Pop-up Store
Now Open!

Our brand new SFHS merch is now available for purchase! The Troubie Store’s first-ever on-line store is live and ready to accept orders for a limited window of time. The store runs through July 28th and all orders ship directly to your home starting August 12th.

News July 16, 2024

Important Information and Forms to Complete

The start of a new school year means a review of policies and procedures as well as the acknowledgment or completion of important forms. Please review the following from the Dean’s Office:

Emergency Information: All students must have emergency information on file before the first day of classes. This is done through Final Forms.
Parent-Student Handbook 2024-25: All parents need to review and acknowledge the Parent & Student Handbook. During its review, please pay particular attention to the uniform/dress code.
Medication: If your student requires medication that she’s not allowed to carry with her, please fill out the medication/medical release form and return it to the front office.
- Students may carry one dose (up to 4 pills) of aspirin, tylenol, and midol type products. All other medication (except EPI pens, inhalers, or diabetic meds) should be stored in the main office and a medication/medical form signed by parents turned into the front office.
Traffic flow for pick-up, drop-off and student drivers
Early Dismissal Pass Request: St. Francis is a closed campus during the school day. Only students with an early dismissal pass (or a phone call by a guardian to the attendance line) will be allowed to leave prior to the end of the school day.
Parking Permit Pass

Overview June 23, 2014

Summer Reading & Summer Assignments

Just a reminder to check what courses require summer work. These assignments should be completed before school resumes in August. If you have any questions, please contact your teacher.

2024 Summer Assignments - All Subjects

Social July 5, 2024

Back to School Brunch

Kick off the year with fellowship and community with other St. Francis moms, dads, and grandparents over brunch and mimosas! Cost per ticket is $80.

Parents August 7, 2024 - 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Volunteer Training for the Troubie Store

If you wish to volunteer in the Troubie Store, the mandatory training will be taking place August 7. If you have already been trained, you do not need to retrain for the upcoming school year. Please sign up on MVP.

Any questions, please email volunteerhours@stfrancishs.org.

Social August 8, 2024 - 11:30am - 1:00pm

Grandparents’ Club Welcome Back Indoor Picnic
in the SFHS Library

Join us for St. Francis Grandparents’ Club Summer Indoor Picnic on Thursday, August 8th from 11:30am to 1:00pm. Please bring your own lunch. Water and coffee will be provided by the school. We look forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new grandparents!

*Please RSVP to either Stella DeSouza or Debbie Moreno by Monday, August 5th*

Parents August 19, 2024 - 5:00pm - 7:00pmAugust 27, 2024 - 5:00pm - 8:00pm

LiveScan Services On Campus
SFHS Dining Hall

We will be offering LiveScan services on campus for parents. As per the Diocese, all parent volunteers are required to complete their fingerprints to be able to volunteer on campus. For you convenience, we will have a LiveScan officer on campus during Fall Sport Parent Night on August 19th and at Back to School Night on August 27th. The cost is $52 per person via cash or credit card. A valid form of ID is required (preferably a driver’s license).

Monday August 19th from 5:00 to 7:00pm

Tuesday August 27th from 5:00 to 8:00pm

News July 16, 2024

American River College SOC 300 – Introduction to Sociology

We are happy to report that St. Francis Catholic High School has partnered with American River College for the 2024-2025 school year, and are excited to offer a college level course on our very own campus, starting Tuesday, August 27, 2024. The course offered will be SOC 300-Introduction to Sociology. The course will be offered in-person and asynchronously, after-school (3:10-4:30pm), two days per week (Tuesday/Thursday), and will only be offered to sophomore/junior/senior students. There is no additional tuition fee for this class, but course materials (i.e. textbooks, supplemental readers, print materials, etc.) may apply.

News July 18, 2024

Serra Court Cafe Kitchen Internships

Epicurean is dedicated to cooking from scratch – turkey and beef deli meats are roasted in-house, mashed potatoes are made from real potatoes and stock and dressings come from our kitchen, not from a can. Our goal is to make you happy – and healthy.

Students don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to get real life hands-on Culinary training and a free meal as you learn the basic kitchen skills alongside our Epicurean staff during a free block or at lunchtime.

News July 5, 2024

Serra Court Cafe & MySchoolBucks

The Serra Court Café is cashless and uses MySchoolBucks for all student meal accounts. If you are new to the school, you can set up a free MySchoolBucks account by following the instructions on our website. Parents/students can also drop a check off in the front office payable to St. Francis Catholic High School to avoid online fees. Please include your daughter’s name and year on the memo line. Students may also bring cash to the register in Serra Court Cafe to have funds added to their account.

All new families will be emailed login credentials and instructions in late July 2024 for MySchoolBucks. Current families can continue to use your current login information.

News July 4, 2024

Supplemental Chromebook Insurance

Chromebook Insurance: SFHS has a long-standing supplemental Chromebook insurance partnership with Securranty. For $34.95 a year, Securranty will provide coverage for chargers, device malfunction, accidental damage, loss, theft, and standard perils. They also allow unlimited claims per year. We strongly recommend all students, especially those in the Class of 2025 whose manufacturer’s warranty has expired, purchase insurance by August 31, 2024.

News July 18, 2024

PowerSchool Portal and Schoology Access

News July 5, 2024

Get started on your Family Service Hours for the 2024-25 Year!

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we want to inform you of a few changes to our Family Service Hour Program. Please see below for more details and reminders of elements that will remain the same.

News July 18, 2024

Parent Hour Opportunities with Campus Ministry

Beginning July 23, 2024, multiple parent volunteer opportunities for Campus Ministry projects will be listed in MVP. General projects include cleaning and organization, craft project preparation, and sewing. Please log in to MVP or contact svillanueva@stfrancishs.org for more information.

News July 18, 2024

Get a Jump Start on Parent Service Hours!

The Advancement Department needs the following donations.

Donate from our Amazon Wish List

Please email Natalie Anzini a receipt of your purchase order in order to receive your parent service hours.

News July 4, 2024

Spanish Immersion Trip to Costa Rica in February 2025

The Modern & Classical Languages Department is hosting a Spanish immersion trip to Costa Rica in February 2025! Registration is now open and the early bird rate of $4,033 will not last! The 8-day itinerary includes a visit to a sustainable organic farm, a boat trip to observe wildlife on the Río Frío, and three days on the beautiful coast of Guanacaste. Students will be immersed in Costa Rican culture and cuisine and have constant opportunities to practice spoken Spanish. Traveling with your fellow Troubies is an experience you will never forget.

News July 18, 2024

Internet Safety Webinar

The Central California Intelligence Center working with the FBI, the Sacramento Police Department, and the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department, is presenting a two-hour Internet Safety for Kids and Teens Webinar on August 6 from 6:00-8:00pm.

Post July 7, 2023

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Items to include in this newsletter

Athletics News
Fall Sports Start Date, Tryouts, Sports Physicals, Offseason Training

Online Troubie Pop-up Store
Now Open!

Important Information and Forms to Complete

Back to School Brunch

Volunteer Training for the Troubie Store

Grandparents’ Club Welcome Back Indoor Picnic
in the SFHS Library

LiveScan Services On Campus
SFHS Dining Hall

American River College SOC 300 – Introduction to Sociology

Serra Court Cafe Kitchen Internships

Serra Court Cafe & MySchoolBucks

Supplemental Chromebook Insurance

PowerSchool Portal and Schoology Access

Get started on your Family Service Hours for the 2024-25 Year!

Parent Hour Opportunities with Campus Ministry

Get a Jump Start on Parent Service Hours!

Spanish Immersion Trip to Costa Rica in February 2025

Internet Safety Webinar

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