SJF Newsletter 2/23/2026

2/23/2026

A Note from the Principals

Happy Monday!

Students should wear Mass uniform on Thursday & Friday this week.

Join us for the Church Lent Retreat on Saturday, February 28th! Call the church office to RSVP (818) 985-8600

It's time for our annual school survey! Please take a minute to fill out this survey so we know where we're doing well and how to make things better next year. Thank you for your time! 2025-26 Parent Survey
-Do you have a Shout-Out or a Concern to share directly with Mrs. Giron or Mrs. Zivari? SJF Parent Form

Here are some Mid-year reminders:
-Birthday celebrations are only allowed a small treat at the end of the day with prior permission from your child's teacher. Parents should NOT provide lunch for the class. Students get free dress on their birthday!
-Uniforms are mandatory for all students. If your child is missing pieces or has outgrown items, please visit our uniform provider, Skobels.
- Every family should have received a letter last week with the current balance of your service hours and fundraising. Chocolate boxes are still available in the school office.

Many Blessings!
Mrs. Giron & Mrs. Zivari

CLICK HERE to see this week's church bulletin

Parent Quicklinks:

Text Message Reminders: download the Remind app and add the school @sjftext
or text @sjftext to the number 81010
Uniforms: https://skobels.com/collections/st-jane-frances-de-chantal-school
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/16TU760L52XNI?ref_=wl_share
Tuition Payments: (866) 441-4637 https://online.factsmgt.com/SignIn.aspx
School Calendar: HERE and on our website
Parent Student Handbook: HERE
Hot Lunch: https://ali-cateringservice.com/october-st-jane-frances-de-chantal-school/
School Website: www.stjanefranccesschool.org
Parish Website: https://www.sjfrances.org/

Looking Ahead:
February: Reminder the Pillar of the Month is Trustworthiness
Sunday, February 22: 9am Family Mass
Thursday, February 26: 2pm Stations of the Cross (led by 1^st & 6^th grades)
Friday, February 27: 8am Mass, 12:30 dismissal, CHOCOLATE SALE ENDS
Saturday, February 28: Church Lent Retreat- call (818) 985-8600 to register
MARCH: the Pillar of the Month is Integrity
Thursday, March 5: 2pm Stations of the Cross led by 2nd & 5th Grades
Friday, March 6: 8am Mass, End of Trimester 2
Sunday, March 8: International Women's Day
Monday, March 9: No School- Staff Retreat

CLICK HERE for the full school Google Calendar

THE DIGITAL PARENT
Tips and Tricks for Parenting in the 21st Century

Digital Resource: Here is a gentle reminder that using AI services such as Chat GPT or Gemini to complete an assignment is CHEATING and will have consequences in the classroom. Please take some time to speak with your child about academic honesty.

SPARTAN SPORTS
Are you interested in coaching a team this year?

We need:
-boys volleyball coach
-track & field coaches
-basketball coaches

Contact: [email protected]

Saint of the Day 2/23
Every saint has a story & Saint Polycarp was recognized as a Christian leader by all Asia Minor Christians—a strong fortress of faith and loyalty to Jesus Christ.
Saint Polycarp, Pray for us.
Read more:
CLICK HERE for the 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.

SJF Newsletter 2/17/26

2/17/2026

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A Note from the Principals

Happy Monday!

This week is the beginning of Lent- a season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Please join us for our Ash Wednesday Prayer Service tomorrow at 9:30am in the church. We will be having weekly Stations of the Cross every Thursday (starting this week) at 2pm in the church. Students should wear Mass uniform on Wednesday, Thursday & Friday this week.

Join us for the Church Lent Retreat on Saturday, February 28th! Call the church office to RSVP (818) 985-8600

It's time for our annual school survey! Please take a minute to fill out this survey so we know where we're doing well and how to make things better next year. Thank you for your time! 2025-26 Parent Survey

Reminders from last week:
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Angel Award: a special recognition honoring teachers, principals, and pastors in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles who serve as inspirations and embody our Core and Pastoral Values.
Please see the award flyer and criteria here ANGEL AWARD. We would LOVE it if you could nominate your favorite teacher for this award.

Homework Club is looking into offering additional afterschool classes & they'd like to know what our families would be interested. Could you take a minute to share your thoughts: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpPzlZ_bQ-ooBtgT4vyHMGRyAn65EbEXo5IlY4NxBmM0b8Yw/viewform?usp=dialog
If you have any family or friends who are interested in applying for next year, please send them this link to schedule a personal tour with me: https://calendly.com/stjane/tour If you plan to enroll a new sibling, please log in to your FACTS portal and click “Apply” to begin a new application.

Office Volunteer Sign ups: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/SJFoffice

Many Blessings!
Mrs. Giron & Mrs. Zivari

CLICK HERE to see this week's church bulletin

Parent Quicklinks:

Looking Ahead:
February: Reminder the Pillar of the Month is Trustworthiness
Monday, February 16: No School- Presidents Day
Wednesday, February 18: 9:30am Ash Wednesday Prayer Service Led By 8th Grade
Friday, February 13: 8am Mass, 8th Grade Graduation Picture Day
Monday, February 16: No School- Presidents Day
Wednesday, February 18: 9:30am Ash Wednesday Prayer Service Led By 8th Grade
Thursday, February 19: 2pm Stations of the Cross (led by Student Council)
Thursday, February 19: 2pm Stations of the Cross
Friday, February 20: 8am Mass, 12:30 dismissal
Sunday, February 22: 9am Family Mass
Thursday, February 26: 2pm Stations of the Cross (led by 1^st & 6^th grades)
Friday, February 27: 8am Mass, 12:30 dismissal, CHOCOLATE SALE ENDS
Saturday, February 28: Church Lent Retreat- call (818) 985-8600 to register

CLICK HERE for the full school Google Calendar

THE DIGITAL PARENT
Tips and Tricks for Parenting in the 21st Century

Digital Resource: Here is a gentle reminder to check your child's phone on a regular basis. Many bigger problems can be prevented by checking what they are doing online and texting to their friends. I recommend a monitoring app. I use Bark (bark.us) for my family. Here is an article with reviews of other apps too: https://www.forbes.com/advisor/l/parental-controls/

SPARTAN SPORTS
Are you interested in coaching a team this year?

We need:
-boys volleyball coach
-track & field coaches
-basketball coaches

Contact: [email protected]

Saint of the Day 2/16
Every saint has a story & Saint Gilbert of Sempringham was born into a wealthy family, but he followed a path quite different from that expected of him as the son of a Norman knight.
Saint Gilbert of Sempringham , pray for us. Read more:
CLICK HERE for the 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.

SJF Newsletter 2/9/26

2/9/2026

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A Note from the Principals

Happy Monday!

On behalf of the Department of Catholic Schools, I am pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the 2026 Angel Award: a special recognition honoring teachers, principals, and pastors in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles who serve as inspirations and embody our Core and Pastoral Values.
Please see the award flyer and criteria here ANGEL AWARD (LINK). We would LOVE it if you could nominate your favorite teacher for this award.

Students may wear red or pink shirts with school bottoms on Friday.

Homework Club is looking into offering additional afterschool classes & they'd like to know what our families would be interested. Could you take a minute to share your thoughts: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdpPzlZ_bQ-ooBtgT4vyHMGRyAn65EbEXo5IlY4NxBmM0b8Yw/viewform?usp=dialog

Reminders from last week:
World's Finest Chocolate : You can pick up more boxes in the office. Click below to reserve your boxes (we will sell out): https://forms.gle/4VZ9rcXY3cBFM3fk7

If you have any family or friends who are interested in applying for next year, please send them this link to schedule a personal tour with me: https://calendly.com/stjane/tour If you plan to enroll a new sibling, please log in to your FACTS portal and click “Apply” to begin a new application.

Office Volunteer Sign ups: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/SJFoffice

Many Blessings!
Mrs. Giron & Mrs. Zivari

CLICK HERE to see this week's church bulletin

Parent Quicklinks:

Looking Ahead:
February: Reminder the Pillar of the Month is Trustworthiness
Friday, February 13:8am Mass, 8th Grade Graduation Picture Day
Monday, February 16: No School- Presidents Day
Wednesday, February 18: 9:30am Ash Wednesday Prayer Service Led By 8th Grade
Friday, February 13:8am Mass, 8th Grade Graduation Picture Day
Monday, February 16: No School- Presidents Day
Wednesday, February 18: 9:30am Ash Wednesday Prayer Service Led By 8th Grade
Thursday, February 19: 2pm Stations of the Cross (led by Student Council)
Thursday, February 19: 2pm Stations of the Cross
Friday, February 20: 8am Mass, 12:30 dismissal
Sunday, February 22: 9am Family Mass
Thursday, February 26: 2pm Stations of the Cross (led by 1^st & 6^th grades)
Friday, February 27: 8am Mass, 12:30 dismissal, CHOCOLATE SALE ENDS
Saturday, February 28: Church Lent Retreat- call (818) 985-8600 to register

CLICK HERE for the full school Google Calendar

SPARTAN SPORTS
Are you interested in coaching a team this year?

We need:
-boys volleyball coach
-track & field coaches
-basketball coaches

Contact: [email protected]

Saint of the Day 2/9
Every saint has a story & when St. Jerome Emiliani escaped prison, he returned to Venice where he took charge of the education of his nephews—and began his own studies for the priesthood.
Saint Jerome Emiliani, pray for us. Read more:
CLICK HERE for the 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.

SJF Newsletter 2/2/26

2/2/2026

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A Note from the Principals

Happy Monday!

World's Finest Chocolate sale starts today! Please NOTE: the boxes now contain 40 bars to be sold for $80. Please let us know if you'd like to change the number you pre-ordered. You can pick up more boxes in the office. Click below to reserve your boxes (we will sell out): https://forms.gle/4VZ9rcXY3cBFM3fk7

Reminders from last week:
Our second chess session of the year is set to start this Friday BUT we only have 4 students enrolled. If your child is interested, please see the flyer below and enroll today so the class isn't cancelled. Thank you!

Office Volunteer Sign ups: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/SJFoffice

If you have any family or friends who are interested in applying for next year, please send them this link to schedule a personal tour with me: https://calendly.com/stjane/tour

If you plan to enroll a new sibling, please log in to your FACTS portal and click “Apply” to begin a new application.

Many Blessings!
Mrs. Giron & Mrs. Zivari

CLICK HERE to see this week's church bulletin

SJF PARENT BOOK CLUB
THANK YOU for joining us on our 10-week journey through this insightful book. Here are the top 10 take aways:

Delay smartphones and social media. Childhood is not a race. Less screen time now builds stronger mental health later.
Protect sleep at all costs. Well-rested children are more joyful, focused, and resilient. Phones do not belong in bedrooms.
Bring back free play. Unstructured, outdoor play teaches problem-solving, courage, and cooperation.
Let kids do hard things. Struggle is not harm — it’s how confidence is built.
Choose real friendships over virtual ones. Face-to-face connection matters more than likes and followers.
Normalize boredom. Creativity and independence grow when children learn to entertain themselves.
Set clear family tech boundaries. Kids feel safer when adults lead with consistency and clarity.
Model healthy phone habits. What children see us do matters more than what we say.
Anchor your family in faith. Prayer, gratitude, and service give children a sense of meaning beyond themselves.
Lean on your village. When families, schools, and churches work together, children thrive.

Thank you for partnering with us to form children who are not just academically prepared, but confident, compassionate, and grounded in faith. Together, we are rebuilding childhood — one intentional choice at a time.

Parent Quicklinks:

Looking Ahead:
February: Reminder the Pillar of the Month is Trustworthiness
Monday, February 2: Chocolate Sale Begins
Tuesday, February 3: 8am Feast of St. Blaise- throat blessing
Friday, February 6: 8am Mass
Friday, February 13:8am Mass, 8th Grade Graduation Picture Day
Monday, February 16: No School- Presidents Day
Wednesday, February 18: 9:30am Ash Wednesday Prayer Service Led By 8th Grade
Friday, February 13:8am Mass, 8th Grade Graduation Picture Day
Monday, February 16: No School- Presidents Day
Wednesday, February 18: 9:30am Ash Wednesday Prayer Service Led By 8th Grade

CLICK HERE for the full school Google Calendar

SPARTAN SPORTS
Are you interested in coaching a team this year?

We need:
-boys volleyball coach
-track & field coaches
-basketball coaches

Contact: [email protected]

Saint of the Day 2/3
Every saint has a story & Saint Blaise is seen as one more example of the power those have who give themselves entirely to Jesus.
Saint Blaise, pray for us. Read more:
CLICK HERE for the 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.

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