3/23/2020 SJF Newsletter

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View this email in your browser A Note from the Principals As we begin our 2nd week of remote learning with your children, we have learned a few lessons and will be adjusting our delivery based on these lessons.  We cannot thank you enough for your patience and support and Ms. Aceves & I, as the principals, cannot thank our teachers enough for their efforts to continue the learning for your children. We asked so much of them in so little time & they delivered! Here are some lessons:  (1) Less is more with distance learning.  Meaningful Learning in Math, ELA, & Religion with week-long projects in Science and Social Studies is more realistic than daily activities loosely related to standards in 7 subjects.  (2) Families & teachers need the flexibility to complete assignments but being online all day is not sustainable.  (3) Children need to see their teachers and peers even via screen to learn, laugh, and pray. For those classes that weren't able to do this yet they will be starting this week.  Given these lessons, your child's teacher will inform you (if they have not done so already) when they are available to speak and how they will be taking attendance. Please speak to your teacher if anything is unclear or your child is unable to check in for attendance during the day for any reason. There will be graded assignments that are required. Please do not let your student fall behind! We are unsure how long we will be required to continue distance learning so we must continue on together as best we can. 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 :)  Below is a list of all Catholic schools serving meals to ANY child under the age of 18. Those highlighted are the closest to our school: 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. Please email Mrs. Giron to set up pick up time. 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 extension for this as of now. Many Blessings! Mrs. Giron & Ms. Aceves Shared by Mrs. Sangalang: Let's turn our Fear into Faith SJF Parish News Please follow our SJF Church's new Facebook page! They will be streaming live daily starting today: http://www.stjanefrancesparish.org/  Also, if you can, PLEASE consider moving your weekly donations online through the parish Paypal HERE. They support us a lot through the years and will have a hard time without being able to have their weekend collections. Thank you!  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.     Thank you for continuing to pay your tuition on time & allowing us to keep everyone on staff so far! If you have any questions or would like to pay your tuition via a credit or debit card please call (612) 548-3320 or click the link below: Tads.com Save the Date  Online Learning continues! 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 & St. Turibius of Mogrovejo became so brilliant a scholar that he was made professor of law at the University of Salamanca and eventually became chief judge of the Inquisition at Granada.  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.