SJF Newsletter 9/30/2024

9/30/2024

A Note from the Principal

Good morning!

Thank you to everyone who came to the Family Mass yesterday. We had a great turn out!

Please note that the parent workshop from Ms. Farrohi has been moved to October 16th at 5pm. Please take some time to join us!

Our C3 Ignite technology grant devices have come in! We received one iPad per student in grades K-8th. Students will use these devices in the classroom and may bring them home as needed at the teachers' discretion. Permission slips will go home this week. Please sign and return ASAP.

Progress reports will be published on Wednesday this week. Please log in to Schoolspeak and check your student's grades.

Our Jog-a-Thon "Bounce-a-Thon" is sure to be one of the best days of the school year! Be sure to register:
The money raised at this event will help us grow our school program. Thank you to everyone who signed up to volunteer! Parents who want to come to watch are welcome. The event will start at 9am. If you'd like to donate items for service hours, please see our amazon wishlist (every $30 is equal to 1 hour of service): https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1LMREFS3PHNTL?type=wishlist
*Families that pay the $550 family donation and would like to participate just need to sign the permission slip that went home. If you DO NOT want your child to participate, please contact your child's teacher.

Please remember: If your child goes to the doctor and gets a shot, please send us a copy of their updated vaccine records ASAP :)

Many Blessings!
Mrs. Giron

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

Digital Resource: Dangers of Location Sharing
Your location is one of the most dangerous pieces of information about yourself if it’s in the wrong hands. Unfortunately, convincing kids to share their location is a common grooming tactic we’ve seen before. That’s why kids should know to never share their location, the school they attend, or any other location-specific information with strangers online.

Quicklinks:

Uniforms: https://www.dennisuniform.com/schools/SH00JF
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/
After School Care phone number: (818) 233-0763⁩

Save the Date

Thurs: Blessing of the Animals (morning Assembly)
Fri: 12:30 dismissal

Mon 10/7: No School (WASC Work Day)

School Calendar

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

Contact [email protected]

Saint of the Day 9/30
Every saint has a story & Most of the saints are remembered for some outstanding virtue or devotion which they practiced, but Saint Jerome is frequently remembered for his bad temper!

Saint Jerome, pray for us. 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.

SJF Newsletter 9/23/24

9/23/2024

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A Note from the Principal

Good morning!

There will be no school today due to a WASC work day.

Student of the month is based on our character pillars of the Month. Our teachers actively teach and emphasize these character traits throughout the month. The student of the month for Aug/Sept was Responsibility & for October it is Respect. This month, be sure to talk to your children about how they can show respect for those around them. Read more below!

St. Frances de Sales will be hosting a High School Night this Thursday, September 26th. Be sure to stop by and meet representatives from the local high schools (See flyer below).

Our Jog-a-Thon theme this year will be "Bounce-a-Thon" where we will be renting inflatable obstacle courses for the students to jump through during the jog a thon. It is our BIGGEST fundraiser for the students so please check out the paperwork going home tomorrow (Tuesday).

Wear your favorite color shirts on Wednesday with school bottoms to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

Please join us for our first Family Mass of the year on Sunday at 9am hosted by the 8th grade!

Many Blessings!
Mrs. Giron

Character Pillar of the Month: October

Dear SJF Parents:
Respect is a critical element in all healthy relationships. When children respect others, they treat people with consideration and courtesy and do not violate them physically or verbally. Respect for others should be woven into the fabric of each student’s life and characterize all of their relationships. It is a fundamental character quality that prepares children to live productive lives as they relate to and work with others.

Respect for others is based on self-respect and self-respect in children comes from being treated with respect by their parents and other adult role models. Teaching children self-respect does not mean complimenting everything they do. They also need honest criticism. When we do criticize, we should focus on things they have done, not on them personally.

What You Can Do:
• Encourage your child to build a positive identity that focuses on his/her integrity and talents.
• Emphasize that character is built upon the decisions and actions a person takes.
• Help your child reach his/her full potential by encouraging him/her to develop their talents, set reachable goals and honor themselves as a unique person.
• Teach your child how to choose good values.

Five Ways to Teach Respect:
1. Do as I do - Children learn from the example show them. Do as I say – Do as I say will be better received after “do as I do” has been taken care of.
2. Show them respect – Respect is not only about showing people who are older than you regard. It’s about establishing in everyone’s mind the dignity of the human person.
3. Teach them at an early age – It’s never too late to teach and model respectful behavior but always start as soon as possible.
4. Negative and Positive Responses – Learn to show disapproval when they talk or act disrespectfully to others. When they act respectfully ALWAYS show your appreciation or approval of their actions.
5. Monitor their environment – When people come to your house, let them know that bad manners are strongly discouraged. The goal of your home is to make everyone feel respected.

Thank you for helping us to form scholars and good people, one child at a time.

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Save the Date

Mon: No School
Tues: Jog-a-Thon Kick off
Wed: De Colores: Wear colorful tops and school bottoms
Fri: Student of the Month after mass
12:30 dismissal
Sun: 9am Family Mass sponsored by the 8th grade

School Calendar

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

Contact [email protected]

Saint of the Day 9/23
Every saint has a story & Saint Pio of Pietrelcina was making his thanksgiving after Mass and Padre Pio had a vision of Jesus. When the vision ended, he had the stigmata in his hands, feet, and side.

Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, pray for us. 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.

SJF Newsletter 9/16/24

9/16/2024

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A Note from the Principal

Good morning!

There will be no school next Monday due to a WASC work day.

We are looking for parent volunteers to help us clear out the gym storage bin this week either on Tuesday or Thursday. If you are interested in volunteering, please call the school office.

This month is Hispanic heritage month and we will be celebrating with activities all month! See the flyers below :)
Tuesday 9/24: Busca las Banderas- Flag scavenger hunt
Wednesday 9/25: De Colores- Come to school dressed in your favorite colors & practice the colors in spanish
Sunday 9/29: Join us for our first Family mass at 9am
Thursday 10/3: Animales Favoritos- Come to school dressed as your favorite animal
Friday 10/11:
Wed 10/16: Unity Day- Wear orange and join us in promoting inclusion and acceptance

Please see the diagram below for morning drop off. Please do not stop in front of the church to let students out of the car. We remind you to please be respectful during morning dropoff and pickup times.

If we do not get another couple students signed up for our after school Chess club, we will have to cancel it. If you are interested, please sign up today! (see flyer below).

Happy birthday Ms. Karamanukyan (Tuesday)! May she continue to bless our school with all she does.

Many Blessings!
Mrs. Giron

Legacy Soccer Club L.A.

Join our after-school soccer club & learn new skills every week!

Day: Fridays after school 12:45-2:45 pm
Price: $100/month
Open to all students in all grade levels
Classes start September 6, 2024

Please click the link for more information & to register:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXkRgKXf6XIgMhtI3G9qWZ8xlF09i5buwYwYKMAdtz0ezi5w/viewform

Quicklinks:

Save the Date

Fri: 12:30 dismissal

Mon 9/23- No school

School Calendar

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

Contact [email protected]

Saint of the Day 9/16
Every saint has a story & Saint Cornelius was elected pope “by the judgment of God and of Christ, by the testimony of most of the clergy, by the vote of the people, with the consent of aged priests and of good men.”

Saint Cornelius, pray for us. 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.

SJF Newsletter 9/9/24

9/9/2024

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A Note from the Principal

Good morning!

I hope you all found some air conditioning this weekend!
Hopefully today will be the last day of this extreme heat. I know everyone is hot and uncomfortable and we thank your for your understanding and patience.

Ali catering wanted us to let you know that their menu for today and tomorrow will be flipped. They'll be offering chicken nuggets tomorrow instead of ravioli.

There will be no Armenian Level 2 class today (Monday) as Ms. Ananyan will not be in.

Fr. Santi and I would like to remind all families that shorts and skirts should be no higher than 1-2 inches above the knee. We will start enforcing this policy more strictly this week. Please be sure to order a bigger size if your child has grown taller over the summer :)

Today is picture day & all students too a photo for our yearbook. If you would still like to order, please do so online: www.shopstudio1.com online order code: J455 Make up picture day will be on October 22,2024.

Congratulations to Mrs. Bennett who had her baby boy last Thursday.
Happy Birthday Mrs. Whited (Tuesday)! May God bless you and all that you do.

Many Blessings!
Mrs. Giron

Armenian Language Class

We offer 3 leveled Armenian language classes after school throughout the week.
Day(s): varies
Time: 3-4pm Mon-Thurs and 12:45-2:45 Fridays
Price: $75/month
Open to ALL 1st-8th grade students
Classes start September 2nd, 2024

Please click the link to register:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMWhg3qdVYBXWfHiQkfIWQl_T_sZSRP0bDkesNZT362o9ktQ/viewform

Quicklinks:

Save the Date

Mon: Fall Picture Day
Wed.: Wear red, white & blue tops with school bottoms
Fri: 12:30 dismissal

School Calendar

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

Contact [email protected]

Saint of the Day 9/9
Every saint has a story & Saint Peter Claver, during the 40 years of his ministry, instructed and baptized an estimated 300,000 slaves.

Saint Peter Claver, pray for us. 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.

SJF Newsletter 9/2/24

9/2/2024

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A Note from the Principal

Good morning!

This week there is going to be an extreme heat wave getting up to 107 by Thursday! We will plan to have an indoor (rainy day) lunch on Wednesday and Thursday. PE will be inside the classrooms starting after recess everyday this week. Please be sure to send a water bottle and cool clothes (no sweaters this week- even for mass- please).

If your child is still here 15 minutes after dismissal, they will be sent to After School Care. In order to pick up from after school you will enter through the cafeteria located in the church parking lot. The daily rate of $25/day will be charged at the end of every month. You may call of after school phone number from 3pm-6pm daily (818) 233-0763⁩.

My son, Evan, and his baseball team will be doing a carwash here on Saturday from 1-4pm to fundraise for their Cooperstown trip next summer. If you need a carwash come on by!

Reminders from Last Week:
Drop Off:
Valet tips- please have students sit on the driver's side in the back if possible and be ready to get out of the car upon arrival. Please wait until you are at the 3 front spots in the line to exit the vehicle. Parents should never exit the car. Please drop off in the parking lot until 8am. After 8am, please drop off in the school office on Hamlin st.

Pick up:
Please do not arrive earlier than 2:30pm (or 12:15 on Fridays). There is no reason to line up in front of the gates and do not line up on Victory Blvd. as this may cause traffic/accidents on the street. Thank you for remaining in the parking lot until the bell rings at 2:45pm (12:30 on Fridays). We encourage middle school parents to arrive a little later around 2:55pm (12:40 on Fridays) for a smoother pickup (and to avoid traffic).

NEVER walk through the drive-in gate on Hamlin St. This is dangerous with all the cars exiting. Please only walk through the school office if needed.

Many Blessings!
Mrs. Giron

Chess Wizards
The tentative dates for the Fall 2024 session are the following:

Day(s): Wednesday
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Dates: 09/11, 09/18, 09/25, 10/02, 10/09, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/06, 11/13 (Total: 10 Classes)

Price: $210.00 for the entire session ($21.00/student x 10 classes)
Minimum/Maximum number of students required to run session: 10 min/14 max
Registration managed through the Chess Wizards website.
Note: We are now open to kindergartners and first-time chess players (Gr. K-5)

Chess Wizards
Email: [email protected]
My Office #: (325) 532-8549
Main Office #: (866) 949-4386

Quicklinks:

Save the Date

Mon: No School
Fri: 12:30 dismissal

School Calendar

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

Contact [email protected]

Saint of the Day 9/3
Every saint has a story & Saint Gregory was direct and firm. He removed unworthy priests from office, forbade taking money for many services, emptied the papal treasury to ransom prisoners of the Lombards and to care for persecuted Jews and the victims of plague and famine.

Saint Gregory the Great, pray for us. 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.

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