12/16/19 SJF Newsletter

*|SJF Newsletter 12/16/19|*

View this email in your browser A Note from the Principals Happy Monday on this beautiful 3rd week of Advent. This week we focus on the joyful celebration that is coming next week. This is very reflective of how each of our students are feeling right now. They joy and excitement are real in this last week of school. Please join us in celebrating the arrival of the baby Jesus on Thursday evening in the church. Students should meet in their classrooms at 5pm. The show will begin at 5:30pm. Please have your students wear bright Christmas attire. Please no black or jeans (boys may wear black slacks but no black jackets). The best way to spread the joy is to share it with others! Feel free to invite a friend to join you at our Christmas program :)  Please send in a Christmas food donation for our Pan de Vida food pantry this week. Pan de Vida provides food and support to families who need a little extra help during the holiday season and all year long. We are collecting canned foods, soup, and boxed stuffing. Thank you for your generosity! Tuition reminder: The school office will be closed from Thursday Dec. 19th to January 6th. In order to avoid a late fee please stop by this week to make your payment. Thank you!  Have a great week! Mrs. Giron & Ms. Aceves THE DIGITAL PARENT Tips and Tricks for Parenting in the 21st Century This tip is from: CommonSenseMedia.org Many children will receive new gaming systems and devices this Christmas season. There are so many games on the market it is almost impossible to know what each is about and/or if they are appropriate for your child. The website above: CommonSenseMedia.org rates & reviews all games (and movies, tv shows, etc) for content. It's a great way to check to see if the game you are allowing your children to play is appropriate for them.    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 *Parent driver to pick up a refrigerator to deliver to our school. 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 Wed: Advent reconciliation service for students Thurs: 12:30 dismissal & 5:30pm Christmas program (Students arrive at 5pm) Fri: NO SCHOOL Christmas Break begins School resumes Monday, January 6th 2020! School Calendar SPARTAN SPORTS If you are interested in coaching a team, please see Ms. Dominguez [email protected] #GoSpartans Saint of the Day (12/17) Every Saint has a story & Saint Hildegard of Bingen was an abbess, artist, author, composer, mystic, pharmacist, poet, preacher, theologian—where to begin in describing this remarkable woman? 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.