11/18/19 SJF Newsletter

*|SJF Monday Newsletter 11/18|*

View this email in your browser A Note from the Principals After last week's tragedy at Saugus High School I want to take a minute to pray for those families who are grieving and the students who were effected. I also want to assure you that our teachers, staff, & students participate in monthly emergency drills, including lockdown drills. Our teachers and parents are vigilant in addressing any instance when our students are upset or arguing. One of the big benefits of Catholic Schools is that our campus and community is small and very secure. May Saint Christopher and Michael the Archangel continue to watch over our students and families to keep us safe.  Thank you everyone who joined us for our Family Mass & Harvest Festival yesterday. It was so much fun to see all of our students perform and have fun together.  Parent-teacher conferences are this week. Please see your teacher if you were not able to sign up for a time on schoolspeak. Thursday & Friday are 12:30 dismissal. There will be no Hip Hop class this week.  There is NO SCHOOL next week. Have a fantastic Thanksgiving break! The week we come back will be out bookfair! To celebrate we will be having an In-n-Out lunch truck on Thursday December 5th for a family picnic & Read-a-Thon. Pre orders are going out today. There will be NO TICKETS SOLD ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT Have a great week! Mrs. Giron & Ms. Aceves THE DIGITAL PARENT Tips and Tricks for Parenting in the 21st Century This tip is from: NPR.com The overuse of technology has overtaken drugs, sex and bullying as the biggest parental worry, according to the annual Brigham Young and Deseret News American Family Survey. But what are we actually supposed to be doing about it? Author, Jordan Shapiro, argues that parents aren't spending enough screen time with our kids. Click the link NPR.com to read the interesting article.   Extra Service Hour Opportunities If you are ready to get some service hours this year, here is what is needed so far: Volunteer: *Yard duty volunteers (from 10-10:35 and/or from 12-12:45 daily) MUST let the office know in advance if you would like to volunteer Donate: *Vegetable plants or seeds *Flowers to plant for the spring *Bags of potting soil *Gift cards to: Lowes, Home Depot, Staples, Target or Ikea. **Additional items listed on Schoolspeak.com under "School Wish List" THANK YOU!! Save the Date Thurs:12:30 Dismissal- Parent Conferences Fri: Student of the Month, 12:30 Dismissal- Parent Conferences 11/25-11/29: NO SCHOOL! Happy Thanksgiving :)  School Calendar SPARTAN SPORTS If you are interested in coaching a team, please see Ms. Dominguez sdominguez@stjanefrancesschool.org #GoSpartans Saint of the Day (11/19) Every Saint has a story & St. Agnes left home to follow her sister, St. Claire. Her family attempted to bring her back by force. They tried to drag her out of the monastery, but her body suddenly became so heavy that several knights could not budge it. !  Read more below: Saint of the Day Our Mission: St. Jane Frances de Chantal School guides our students and their families to experience the harmony between academic learning, social growth, and Catholic faith formation. Copyright © 2018-19 St. Jane Frances de Chantal School, All rights reserved. 12950 Hamlin St, North Hollywood, CA 91606 Phone: (818) 766-1714 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.