3/16/2020 SJF Newsletter

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View this email in your browser A Note from the Principals Can I just say that we have the best faculty and parents in the world? I am blown away by the outpouring of support and positivity that I have seen over the past few days. Our world my be crazy right now but our community is solid as a rock. The teachers and I are very excited to move to our online learning model on Wednesday! We are seeing this unprecedented time in education as great way to move our students forward into the 21st century. Just because we can't come in to school doesn't mean that the learning stops! What to expect in the next few weeks: -Daily lessons for all grades beginning Wednesday. -Grades 1-8 should expect about 2 hours of graded core subject assignments and additional projects for social studies, religion, and/or science. Assignments will be assigned on Schoology.com. -Daily contact with teachers via office hours on zoom or email. -The school office hours will be: 8am-2pm (Mrs. Giron will not be in regularly as she will be homeschooling her boys too! BUT will be available via email frequently throughout the day) How Can We Help? If you are having trouble finding child care, getting meals, or paying tuition PLEASE email or call Mrs. Giron. WE CAN HELP! Reach out to other parents and lean on your community and faith. This type of situation is why we are all a part of a Catholic School community. We all want to help :)  If you still need an internet-enabled device we have some available in the school office to check out. A parent will need to sign for the device.  DON'T FORGET!! CEF applications for financial aid are available in the school office or can be emailed. If you require any reduced tuition next year you MUST complete the application and turn it into the school office before March 31st. There will be no extention for this. Many Blessings! Mrs. Giron & Ms. Aceves THE DIGITAL PARENT Tips and Tricks for Parenting in the 21st Century Article: 20 Websites to get you through the Coronavirus  Did you run out of assignments too fast? Here are some productive sites to keep those kiddos busy and off Netflix.     Save the Date Wed: Online Learning begins! School Calendar SPARTAN SPORTS If you are interested in coaching a team, please see Ms. Dominguez sdominguez@stjanefrancesschool.org #GoSpartans Saint of the Day (3/16) Every Saint has a story & although St. Clement Mary Hofbauer longed to be a priest, there was no money for studies, and he was apprenticed to a baker. But God guided the young man’s fortunes. He found work in the bakery of a monastery where he was allowed to attend classes in its Latin school.  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.