SJF Newsletter 11/17/25

11/17/2025

A Note from the Principals

Good afternoon,

The remainder of the week is 12:30 dismissal to give plenty of time for you to meet with your child's teacher. They will give you an update on your child's progress so far this year. We hope you can make time to meet!

We are adopting 3 families in need this Christmas through the Archdiocese's "Adopt a Family" Program. These are families that have shown a great need of help. We hope everyone can help in one way or another. Here is the list of items we need to collect to help these families through the holidays: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0544A4AE2AA2FDC43-60514001-christmas#/
If you could find it in your heart to donate, these families would be so grateful!! Please be sure to label your donations with the code for each family (see signup for codes).

Friday after mass will be student of the month and honor roll. Please join us!

On Friday, the school and event committee will be hosting a school-wide Thanksgiving lunch for the students. Ms. Ali will be cooking chicken nuggets for everyone- please let your teacher know if your child will be absent or if you would not like them to participate. Thank you!

Reminders from last week:
Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for November 18-20th. It will be 12:30 dismissal on those days.
Sign-ups for conferences are open
Preschool & TK- sign up in person with your teachers
Kinder: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/SJFK
First: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/SJF1
Second: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/SJF2
Third: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/SJF3
Fourth: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/SJF4
Fifth: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/SJF5
Middle School (6-8): Conferences are not required. Teachers will reach out via email to set up a meeting if there is a concern. If you would like to meet with a teacher, please email them directly:
Mrs. Holcomb: [email protected]
Mr. Cuevas: [email protected]
Ms. Dominguez: [email protected]
Mrs. Valero: [email protected]

Office Volunteer Sign ups: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/SJFoffice
Santa's Workshop Sign ups: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/santaworkshop

Christmas volunteers sign ups: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/sjfchristmas2025
Here's What to Wear for the Christmas shows this year:
*PRESCHOOL ~ WHITE FORMAL ATTIRE
*TK ~ CHRISTMAS BEST (FORMAL RED AND GREEN)
*KINDERGARTEN ~ FESTIVE CHRISTMAS (JEANS AND XMAS SWEATERS)
*1ST-3RD GRADE~ ACTORS SHOULD WEAR COSTUMES. ALL OTHERS OUTFIT IN WHITE, RED, OR GREEN (1950'S THEMED if possible)
*4TH-7TH ~ CHRISTMAS FORMAL (no jeans)
*8TH ~ LOOK 1: PLAIN WHITE TEES AND JEANS
LOOK 2: FESTIVE CHRISTMAS (CHRISTMAS SWEATERS AND JEANS)

Staggered Pickup:

- Due to multiple emergency situations that have happened during pickup this year, we will be starting a staggered pickup schedule as of Monday, December 1, 2026.
- It is the responsibility of parents to inform anyone picking up their children about this new procedure.
- NO families will be allowed to enter through the Hamlin entrance unless they are a neighborhood family within walking distance to the school.
- There will be additional communication to come.
- Staggered Pick-Up Parent Letter

Many Blessings!
Mrs. Giron & Mrs. Zivari

CLICK HERE to see this week's church bulletin

SJF PARENT BOOK CLUB

Week 3: Friendship in Real Life

Online connections aren’t a substitute for real ones. Face-to-face friendships release oxytocin — the “bonding” hormone — while digital ones often feed loneliness.

Try this: Encourage your child to invite one friend over this week for a screen-free hangout.

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:
Tuesday, November 18: 12:30pm Dismissal Parent/Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, November 19: 12:30pm Dismissal Parent/Teacher Conferences
Thursday, November 20: 12:30pm Dismissal Parent/Teacher Conferences
Friday, November 21: 8am- Mass & Student of the Month & Honor Roll
All-School Thanksgiving feast
Monday, November 24- Friday, November 28: School Closed- Thanksgiving Break
Monday, December 1: School resumes: 8:00am Advent Prayer Service-Week 1 Hosted by 1st Grade
Thursday, December 4: Fr. Peter’s birthday
Friday, December 5: 8am Mass, 12:30pm dismissal
Saturday, December 6: Church Advent Retreat
Sunday, December 7: Mrs. Castro's Birthday
Monday, December 8: Holy Day of Obligation: solemnity of the Immaculate Conception 8am School Mass
Monday, December 8: 8am Advent Prayer Service- Week 2 Hosted by 2nd Grade
Tuesday, December 9-11:Santa's Workshop
Tuesday, December 9: Ms. Soto Birthday
Thursday, December 11: 6 – 7:30 pm Winter Performing Arts Showcase
Friday, December 12: 8am Mass
Monday, December 15: Mrs. Esparza's Birthday
Monday, December 15: 7:45am Advent Prayer Service- Week 3 Hosted by 3rd Grade
Monday, December 15: 8am Christmas Train Parade
Thursday, December 18
9 – 10am Christmas Program (PS, TK, K)
11am – 12pm Christmas Program (Grades 1, 2, 3)
1 – 2pm Christmas Program (Grades 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Friday, December 19: 8am Mass 11am – 12:30pm All Class Christmas Parties
12:30 Dismissal- Start of Christmas Break

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 11/16
Every saint has a story & in her short life, Saint Elizabeth of Hungary manifested such great love for the poor and suffering that she has become the patroness of Catholic charities and of the Secular Franciscan Order.

Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, 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 11/12/25

11/12/2025

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A Note from the Principals

Good afternoon,

Thank you to everyone who came - or listened via zoom- to our PTO meeting last week! Here are the notes if you are interested in what we talked about: 1 1/6 PTO Agenda & Notes

Christmas volunteers sign ups will open tomorrow (Thursday) at 9am. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/sjfchristmas2025
Here's What to Wear for the Christmas shows this year:
*PRESCHOOL ~ WHITE FORMAL ATTIRE
*TK ~ CHRISTMAS BEST (FORMAL RED AND GREEN)
*KINDERGARTEN ~ FESTIVE CHRISTMAS (JEANS AND XMAS SWEATERS)
*1ST-3RD GRADE~ ACTORS SHOULD WEAR COSTUMES. ALL OTHERS OUTFIT IN WHITE, RED, OR GREEN (1950'S THEMED if possible)
*4TH-7TH ~ CHRISTMAS FORMAL (no jeans)
*8TH ~ LOOK 1: PLAIN WHITE TEES AND JEANS
LOOK 2: FESTIVE CHRISTMAS (CHRISTMAS SWEATERS AND JEANS)

We will have free dress tomorrow (Thursday) for anyone who brings a donation to our Capital Campaign!

Staggered Pickup:

- Due to multiple emergency situations that have happened during pickup this year, we will be starting a staggered pickup schedule as of Monday, December 1, 2026.
- It is the responsibility of parents to inform anyone picking up their children about this new procedure.
- NO families will be allowed to enter through the Hamlin entrance unless they are a neighborhood family within walking distance to the school.
- There will be additional communication to come.
- Staggered Pick-Up Parent Letter

Reminders from last week:
Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for November 18-20th. It will be 12:30 dismissal on those days.
Sign-ups for conferences are open
Preschool & TK- sign up in person with your teachers
Kinder: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/SJFK
First: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/SJF1
Second: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/SJF2
Third: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/SJF3
Fourth: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/SJF4
Fifth: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/SJF5
Middle School (6-8): Conferences are not required. Teachers will reach out via email to set up a meeting if there is a concern. If you would like to meet with a teacher, please email them directly:
Mrs. Holcomb: [email protected]
Mr. Cuevas: [email protected]
Ms. Dominguez: [email protected]
Mrs. Valero: [email protected]

Office Volunteer Sign ups: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/SJFoffice
Santa's Workshop Sign ups: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/santaworkshop

Pan de Vida this Thanksgiving donations are due next Friday 11/14.

Many Blessings!
Mrs. Giron & Mrs. Zivari

CLICK HERE to see this week's church bulletin

SJF PARENT BOOK CLUB

Week 2: The Phone Trap

When kids are online, they aren’t asleep, outside, or with friends — all of which protect mental health. The data is clear: more screen time equals more anxiety and less joy.
Try this: Collect all devices at a “family charging station” an hour before bedtime.

Parent Quicklinks:

Looking Ahead:
Monday, November 10: No School
Tuesday, November 11: Veterans Day- No School
Sunday, November 16: 10am – 12pm Gym - Armenian Worship Service
Tuesday, November 18: 12:30pm Dismissal Parent/Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, November 19: 12:30pm Dismissal Parent/Teacher Conferences
Thursday, November 20: 12:30pm Dismissal Parent/Teacher Conferences
Friday, November 21: 8am- Mass & Student of the Month
All-School Thanksgiving feast
Monday, November 24- Friday, November 28: School Closed- Thanksgiving Break
Monday, December 1
School resumes: 8:00am Advent Prayer Service-Week 1 Hosted by 1st Grade
Thursday, December 4: Fr. Peter’s birthday
Friday, December 5: 8am Mass, 12:30pm dismissal
Saturday, December 6: Church Advent Retreat
Sunday, December 7: Mrs. Castro's Birthday
Monday, December 8: Holy Day of Obligation: solemnity of the Immaculate Conception 8am School Mass
Monday, December 8: 8am Advent Prayer Service- Week 2 Hosted by 2nd Grade
Tuesday, December 9-11:Santa's Workshop
Tuesday, December 9: Ms. Soto Birthday
Thursday, December 11: 6 – 7:30 pm Winter Performing Arts Showcase
Friday, December 12: 8am Mass
Monday, December 15: Mrs. Esparza's Birthday
Monday, December 15: 7:45am Advent Prayer Service- Week 3 Hosted by 3rd Grade
Monday, December 15: 8am Christmas Train Parade
Thursday, December 18
9 – 10am Christmas Program (PS, TK, K)
11am – 12pm Christmas Program (Grades 1, 2, 3)
1 – 2pm Christmas Program (Grades 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Friday, December 19: 8am Mass 11am – 12:30pm All Class Christmas Parties
12:30 Dismissal- Start of Christmas Break

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 11/10
Every saint has a story & Saint Leo the Great is known as one of the best administrative popes of the ancient Church.

Saint Leo the Great, 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 11/3/25

11/3/2025

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A Note from the Principals

Dear Parents,
Over the next several weeks, I’ll be sharing insights from The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt — a book that’s sparking important conversations about how today’s technology-driven childhood affects our children’s mental health, friendships, and faith formation.

Our goal is simple: to help families rediscover what kids really need to thrive — connection, courage, faith, and freedom. Each week, you’ll find a short blurb in this newsletter with a practical “try this” tip to support healthy growth at home.

We can’t turn back time, but we can move forward with wisdom — helping our children find peace and purpose in a noisy world. I encourage you to get a copy and read along with us!
-Mrs. Giron

Our fall Book Fair is this week! Come and check it out before or after school. It's a great place to start your Christmas shopping!

Volunteer hours for Santa's Workshop will open tomorrow (Tuesday) at 9am. Click here to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/santaworkshop

Our Jog-A-Thon is this Friday!! ALL of the teachers agreed that if we meet our school goal of $30,000 raised, there will be NO HOMEWORK all next week! Thank you for supporting our school!
How to Join the St. Jane Frances Mario World Run
1. Register or log in to your Parent Dashboard and customize your student's page. Scan the QR code below or visit www.getmovinfundhub.com School Identifier: 5f737f1b92d78
2. Click "Add Student" from the Parent Dashboard to create a Student Webpage with a photo/video and a personal message.
3. Click "Save" and you're done! You've now created a Student Webpage that you can share with friends and family via text, email, and social media. The more you share, the more you raise!
Earn one service hour just for registering online!
*All money raised will go toward your family fundraising total.

Order a jog-a-thon shirt here: https://bit.ly/shopSJF

Reminders from last week:
Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for November 18-20th. It will be 12:30 dismissal on those days.
Sign-ups for conferences are open
Preschool & TK- sign up in person with your teachers
Kinder: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/SJFK
First: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/SJF1
Second: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/SJF2
Third: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/SJF3
Fourth: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/SJF4
Fifth: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/SJF5
Middle School (6-8): Conferences are not required. Teachers will reach out via email to set up a meeting if there is a concern. If you would like to meet with a teacher, please email them directly:
Mrs. Holcomb: [email protected]
Mr. Cuevas: [email protected]
Ms. Dominguez: [email protected]
Mrs. Valero: [email protected]

Office Volunteer Sign ups: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/SJFoffice
Santa's Workshop Sign ups: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/santaworkshop
Book Fair Sign ups: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49ACA722A0FDCE9-59586718-bookfair
Jog-A-Thon Sign ups: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D49ACA722A0FDCE9-59758866-jogathon

Pan de Vida this Thanksgiving donations are due next Friday 11/14.

Many Blessings!
Mrs. Giron & Mrs. Zivari

CLICK HERE to see this week's church bulletin

SJF PARENT BOOK CLUB

Week 1: Reclaiming Childhood

We’ve replaced playgrounds with phones — and kids are paying the price. Haidt shows that free play teaches kids how to manage risk, solve problems, and build confidence. Without it, anxiety grows.
Try this: Schedule one “no-agenda play” time each week — no screens, no structure, just kids being kids.

Parent Quicklinks:

Looking Ahead:
Monday, November 3: Scholastic Bookfair Week
Wednesday, November 5: Mrs. Sangalang's Birthday
Thursday, November 6: 5:30 – 6:30pm PTO Meeting
Friday, November 7: Jog-a-Thon, Mrs. Lyons Birthday
End of Trimester 1
Monday, November 10: No School
Tuesday, November 11: Veterans Day- No School
Sunday, November 16: 10am – 12pm Gym - Armenian Worship Service
Tuesday, November 18: 12:30pm Dismissal Parent/Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, November 19: 12:30pm Dismissal Parent/Teacher Conferences
Thursday, November 20: 12:30pm Dismissal Parent/Teacher Conferences
Friday, November 21: 8am- Mass & Student of the Month
All-School Thanksgiving feast
Monday, November 24- Friday, November 28: School Closed- Thanksgiving Break
Monday, December 1
School resumes: 8:00am Advent Prayer Service-Week 1 Hosted by 1st Grade
Thursday, December 4: Fr. Peter’s birthday
Friday, December 5: 8am Mass, 12:30pm dismissal
Saturday, December 6: Church Advent Retreat
Sunday, December 7: Mrs. Castro's Birthday
Monday, December 8: Holy Day of Obligation: solemnity of the Immaculate Conception 8am School Mass
Monday, December 8: 8am Advent Prayer Service- Week 2 Hosted by 2nd Grade
Tuesday, December 9-11:Santa's Workshop
Tuesday, December 9: Ms. Soto Birthday
Thursday, December 11: 6 – 7:30 pm Winter Performing Arts Showcase
Friday, December 12: 8am Mass
Monday, December 15: Mrs. Esparza's Birthday
Monday, December 15: 7:45am Advent Prayer Service- Week 3 Hosted by 3rd Grade
Monday, December 15: 8am Christmas Train Parade
Thursday, December 18
9 – 10am Christmas Program (PS, TK, K)
11am – 12pm Christmas Program (Grades 1, 2, 3)
1 – 2pm Christmas Program (Grades 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
Friday, December 19: 8am Mass 11am – 12:30pm All Class Christmas Parties
12:30 Dismissal- Start of Christmas Break

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 11/3
Every saint has a story & it was said that even as a child, St. Martin de Porres, gave his heart and his goods to the poor and despised.

Saint Martin de Porres, 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.

Principal's Corner

SJF Newsletter 11/17/25