Have you seen all the fun we're having at Santa's Village so far! Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram to see the exciting events from today and the rest of the week. On Friday, after mass, we will be having a fun family afternoon. Please come and join us for a Christmas movie and treats o kick-start our Christmas Vacation!

Our TK class is in need of some new outside toys. If you have any gently-used old soccer balls, Tonka type trucks and cars or Little Tykes items. Thank you! 

Yesterday was the third Sunday of Advent. Thank you to all of our families who made it to Family Mass yesterday. It is always so nice to see so many of our students here on the weekend!   If your child is in grades 2-8 and is interested in receiving their first communion this year (even if they are not baptized), please let me know before Christmas break. 

Tuition Note: The school office will be closed from 12/21 at 12:30pm to Monday 1/7. All tuition payments made after the 21st will be considered late unless paid online. Thank you for your commitment to our school! 

With love,
Mrs. Giron

Christmas is in the air and we are preparing for all of the festivities of next week. There will be a special Santa's Village going on next week. The all-access pass is $30 per family to participate in crafts, free dress, and holiday activities from recess to lunch Monday-Wednesday next week. There will also be the traditional Christmas shopping available for all other students that week. If you would like to volunteer, please sign up on Schoolspeak.com

Yesterday was the second Sunday of Advent. It is a time of joy and preparation in the church. Please join us next Monday at morning assembly for an Advent prayer service. If your child is in grades 2-8 and is interested in receiving their first communion this year (even if they are not baptized), please let me know before Christmas break. 

Reminder:
Mrs. Holcomb has requested parent volunteers to help her set up and prep art materials. If you are interested, please email her at MHolcomb@StJaneFrancesSchool.org. The hours available would be any time Monday-Wednesday.

We'd like to wish Ms. Vargas (12/10) and Mrs. Goff (12/13) a very happy birthday. May they continue to do God's work here at St. Jane Frances for years to come!

With love,
Mrs. Giron

In the life of a student, there are a few weeks in the school year that are the highlights...the first week, Christmas week, Catholic School's Week, and BOOK FAIR week! Today is the official beginning of our book fair. Please come by for a peek! We have so many special books that would be great for Christmas presents. Stop by anytime from 7:30am to 3:30pm to shop (with or without your kiddos).

Yesterday was the first Sunday of Advent. It is a time of joy and preparation in the church. Please join for the next two Mondays at morning assembly for an Advent prayer service. If your child is in grades 2-8 and is interested in receiving their first communion this year (even if they are not baptized), please let me know before Christmas break. 

Reminder:
Mrs. Holcomb has requested parent volunteers to help her set up and prep art materials. If you are interested, please email her at MHolcomb@StJaneFrancesSchool.org. The hours available would be any time Monday-Wednesday.

When you get a chance, could you please take a second to fill out the survey below for me?
https://goo.gl/forms/EHzEcItXOmECRgfI2 
Thank you! 

With love,
Mrs. Giron

THANK YOU a thousand times again for all of the birthday surprises! I cannot believe that 196 students kept all of the birthday plans a surprise! I felt the love and had a beautiful and relaxing birthday/ Thanksgiving week. I hope all of you had a restful week as well! The teachers and I had a great day of professional development today. We worked with other schools in LA about teaching text comprehension in the most efficient way possible. 

This Friday we will begin setting up the book fair. If you are interested in volunteering, we have many hours available on Friday, Sunday and all next week. Please sign up on Schoolspeak. 

Also, Mrs. Holcomb has requested parent volunteers to help her set up and prep art materials. If you are interested, please email her at MHolcomb@StJaneFrancesSchool.org. The hours available would be any time Monday-Wednesday.

When you get a chance, could you please take a second to fill out the survey below for me?
https://goo.gl/forms/EHzEcItXOmECRgfI2 
Thank you! 

With love,
Mrs. Giron

I hope everyone had a restful 3-day Veteran's day weekend. The teachers have been hard at work closing up the first trimester and preparing for parent-teacher conferences. If you haven't yet, please sign up for a conference time on Schoolspeak.com. (Grades 1st-8th only)
   1. Click on your child's class and locate the "Parent-Teacher Conferences" link.
 2. Find a time that works for you and click on "Sign me Up".
If you have a problem with the schedule, please email your student's teacher ASAP. We would also love to help you sign up in the office. If you need your password again, please email me at AGiron@StJaneFrancesSchool.org and I'll send it to you :)

I have added many new items to our school wishlist on Schoolspeak.com for our art projects. If you need service hours, be sure to check it out! 

STUDENT SAFETY REMINDER: Please drive carefully and obey all traffic laws during drop-off and pickup. If you are dropping off on Hamlin Street, please pull up to the valet drop off OR park your car and walk with your children. We've had a couple of close calls over the last two weeks. Thank you! 

With love,
Mrs. Giron

Halloween week was so much fun. Our room parents & Ms. Dominguez did a great job of coordinating the day's festivities. 

I have added many new items to our school wishlist on Schoolspeak.com for our art projects. If you need service hours, be sure to check it out! 

This week is the start of STAR testing. Please make sure your students get enough sleep and eat a good breakfast. You will receive the test results at your parent-teacher conference next week.

STUDENT SAFETY REMINDER: Please drive carefully and obey all traffic laws during drop-off and pickup. If you are dropping off on Hamlin Street, please pull up to the valet drop off OR park your car and walk with your children. We've had a couple of close calls over the last two weeks. Thank you! 

REMINDER:
We have also received several amazing reviews online recently. If you have a chance, please take some time to help us attract more families to our school! Believe it or not, we've already received multiple inquiries based solely on our online presence. Let's spread the Good News about @SJFNoHo






We'd also like to shout "Happy Birthday" to Mrs. Sangalang whose birthday is today (Mon). We pray that she continues to bless our school with her experience in years to come.

With love,
Mrs. Giron

Thank you to everyone for being flexible with pick up and drop off last week. I was so excited to see so many of our students at the parish fiesta this past weekend! It was a nice preview of our carnival in May! 

REMEMBER there will be 12:30 dismissal on Halloween (Wed), Mass on Thursday for All Saint's Day & NO mass on Friday.

We have also received several amazing reviews online recently. If you have a chance, please take some time to help us attract more families to our school! Believe it or not, we've already received multiple inquiries based solely on our online presence. Let's spread the Good News about @SJFNoHo




“Be happy with what you have while working for what you want.” – Helen Keller

Please keep Ms. Rygiel in your prayers. She had surgery on Friday and will be resting and healing at home this week. 

With love,
Mrs. Giron

Thank you to everyone who made it out to the PTO meeting last week. We are on track for such a great year! If you were unable to make it, please read the notes from our meeting.  

We have no school on Friday due to the parish fiesta this weekend. Please come out and join us next weekend & bring a friend to show off our amazing community! Here are 2 things you should know about the fiesta:

1. Parish Festival tickets are on sale at the school office. You can buy a $20 sheet for $17 and wristbands for $25. Checks only please made out to St. Jane Frances Church.

2. The church festival will be on Oct 26-28th. If you are interested in volunteering, there is a sign-up in the school office. Hours volunteered for the church fiesta will count toward your 25 school hours (NOT the 6 required hours for our carnival). Please be sure to sign in/out at the school booth DURING the fiesta as well.


"I have a fundamental belief in the Bible as the Word of God, written by those who were inspired. I study the Bible daily." -Isaac Newton

With love,
Mrs. Giron

I cannot tell you how excited I am for Thursday! Blessing of the Animals will begin at 8:30 am. PLEASE remember to have all animals on a leash or in a cage. This year's blessing will be in memory of Mrs. Benson. The Mustache Dash will begin after the animals are put away. If you are interested in volunteering please see your room parent or teacher. We will have light snacks and water for our athletes. If you would like to donate we are in need of mini water bottles, granola bars, and grapes (please bring to the office by Wednesday).

Have you signed up for Ukulele classes yet? They will begin this week & will have a special spot in the Christmas program!

“Miss no single opportunity of making some small sacrifice, here by a smiling look, there by a kindly word; always doing the smallest right and doing it all for love.” ― St. Therese of Lisieux

P.S. If anyone has an extra refrigerator  (or would like to donate one) the fridge in the faculty lounge broke last week and we would like to replace it.

With love,
Mrs. Giron