2/24/2020 SJF Newsletter

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View this email in your browser A Note from the Principals Good morning everyone!  Thank you to everyone who joined us for our family mass on Sunday! It is always a blessing to see families praying together. On Thursday Thursday (Feb. 27th) we will be having a World-Strides informational meeting for students in grades 5,6,& 7. If you are interested in sending your child on a fun and educational trip to Florida next year please join us in the STEM room at 6pm.  We will ALSO be hosting an Estate-planning seminar for parents starting at 6:30pm on Thursday (please see the flyer below). All adults are welcome!  ::CARNIVAL NEWS:: Carnival ticket money is due before March 3, 2020.  Reminder: Re-registration is open! Please see the office if you have any questions or need help registering online. We'd be glad to sit down with you! CEF applications for financial aid are available in the school office. If you require any reduced tuition next year you MUST complete the application and turn it into the school office before March 31st.  Have a great week! Mrs. Giron & Ms. Aceves THE DIGITAL PARENT Tips and Tricks for Parenting in the 21st Century Article: Build Character Strengths with Quality Media "All television is educational television. The question is, what is it teaching?"  This article has tips for parents of all age-groups on how to turn any media into a teachable moment.     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 Wed: Ash Wednesday Mass Fri: NO Mass today -end of second trimester -8th Grade Cap & Gown photos School Calendar SPARTAN SPORTS If you are interested in coaching a team, please see Ms. Dominguez sdominguez@stjanefrancesschool.org #GoSpartans Saint of the Day (2/25) Every Saint has a story & Blessed Sebastian of Aparicio built roads to facilitate agricultural trading and other commerce in Mexico.  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.