SJF Newsletter 12/15/25

12/15/2025

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A Note from the Principals

Good afternoon,

Great job to the drama class, choir, Armenian language classes, and the ballet class for an amazing performance last week!

Christmas Spirit Week:
Monday: Pajama Day
Tuesday: Dress as your favorite Christmas Character!
Wednesday: Flannel, ugly sweaters, and scarves (with school bottoms)
Thursday: Christmas Best (for Holiday Concerts)
Friday: Band Tees and Holiday Flair with school bottoms OR Mass attire
The whole week is regular dismissal times and NO daycare or after-school classes on Friday. School will resume on Wednesday, January 7th.

The church is having a New Year's Eve party. Join them for a night of dancing and good food. Purchase tickets in the church office.

PARKING: The church is still repaving the lower parking lot. We thank you for your continued patience as we navigate the logistics of this project. Logistics of drop off and pick up will be the same. Families may park on Hamlin Street instead of the church lot this week. We know it will be a bit frustrating over the next week, so please try not to arrive early for pickup and plan for extra time if needed.

Reminders from last week:
Office Volunteer Sign ups: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/SJFoffice

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)

Many Blessings!
Mrs. Giron & Mrs. Zivari

CLICK HERE to see this week's church bulletin

SJF PARENT BOOK CLUB
Week 6: Dopamine on Demand
Apps are designed to hook kids’ brains through endless rewards and notifications. Haidt reminds us that this isn’t a lack of willpower — it’s biology.
Try this: Turn off all notifications except calls and texts. The quiet will do wonders.

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:
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- cancelled
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- NO AFTER SCHOOL CARE or classes
12:30 Dismissal- Start of Christmas Break
Tuesday, December 30: Mrs. Holcomb's Birthday
Friday, January 2, 2026: Mrs. Ramirez' Birthday
Saturday, January 3, 2026
Self Control: Reminder the Pillar for the month is Self Control
Sunday, January 4, 2026: Mrs. Grisel Redden's Birthday
Tuesday, January 6, 2026: No School- Teacher Work Day
Wednesday, January 7, 2026: School Resumes

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 12/15
Every saint has a story & Blessed Mary Frances once wanted to become a Trappistine nun was instead led by God to establish a community of sisters who care for the sick and aged in the United States and throughout the world.
Saint Juan Diego, 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 12/8/25

12/8/2025

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A Note from the Principals

Good afternoon,

Thank you all for the generous donations for our Adopt a Family Project! You have made three families' whole Christmas!!

This week, the students will have mass on Monday AND on Friday.

Santa's workshop will be on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday this week. All students have received a white envelope to make their Christmas list and bring in their money.

PARKING: This week, starting tomorrow, the church will start repaving the lower parking lot. We thank you in advance for your patience as we navigate the logistics of this project. Logistics of drop off and pick up will be the same. Families may park on Hamlin Street instead of the church lot this week. Due to the limited parking, we have decided to cancel the Christmas train parade this year. We know it will be a bit frustrating over the next week, so please try not to arrive early for pickup and plan for extra time if needed.

Please join us for our Winter Showcase performance Thursday night at 7pm and support our Performing Arts programs. See attached flyer! Pre-purchase your tickets and Cocoa & Cookies packages online here (ticket prices will increase at the door): https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/sjf-winter-showcase *Note: this is SEPARATE from our classroom Christmas shows on Thursday, Dec. 18th, and is meant to be a fundraiser for our performing arts classes. Everyone is invited.

Reminders from last week:
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)

Many Blessings!
Mrs. Giron & Mrs. Zivari

CLICK HERE to see this week's church bulletin

SJF PARENT BOOK CLUB

Week 5: The Great Sleep Crisis
Kids today are sleeping less than any generation before them, largely because of late-night scrolling. Sleep loss fuels anxiety, irritability, and poor focus.
Try this: Set a household “digital sunset” — no screens after 8:00 p.m. and phones stay out of bedrooms.

Parent Quicklinks:

Looking Ahead:
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- cancelled
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- NO AFTER SCHOOL CARE
12:30 Dismissal- Start of Christmas Break
Tuesday, December 30: Mrs. Holcomb's Birthday
Friday, January 2, 2026: Mrs. Ramirez' Birthday
Saturday, January 3, 2026
Self Control: Reminder the Pillar for the month is Self Control
Sunday, January 4, 2026: Mrs. Grisel Redden's Birthday
Tuesday, January 6, 2026: No School- Teacher Work Day
Wednesday, January 7, 2026: School Resumes

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 12/9
Every saint has a story & The Holy Father called Juan Diego “a simple, humble Indian” who accepted Christianity without giving up his identity as an Indian.
Saint Juan Diego, 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 12/1/25

12/1/2025

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A Note from the Principals

Good afternoon,

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We are so blessed to be a small part of your children's lives. We are so grateful that you have chosen St. Jane Frances as your school and community.

Fr. Santi would like to invite you all to the Ecumenical Prayer service tomorrow, Tuesday 12/2/25 at 7 pm at St. Leon Church (3325 North Glenoaks Blvd. Burbank, CA 91504) as well as the Armenian service at our church this Sunday at 10 am as we will be hosting Bishop Hovnan. Both services are open to everyone. Please join us.

The church is also hosting an Advent retreat this Saturday from 7:30am to 1:30pm. It is $15 per person and is meant to bring us all closer as a community and to our Lord. Please call the parish office to register.

Our yearly dental screening will be tomorrow (Tuesday). If you do not wish for your child to have the screening, please fill out the form sent home or let your teacher know.

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).

Reminders from last week:
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 TODAY, 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 4: Freedom Builds Resilience
Kids grow strong by facing small challenges and recovering from them. Overprotection and constant supervision — even with love — can stifle confidence.

Try this: Let your child walk the dog, ride their bike, or order their own food. Independence grows courage.

Parent Quicklinks:

Looking Ahead:
Monday, December 1: School resumes
Wednesday, December 3: 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 7:30am
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
Tuesday, December 30: Mrs. Holcomb's Birthday
Friday, January 2, 2026: Mrs. Ramirez' Birthday

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 12/1
Every saint has a story & born into an aristocratic family in Strasbourg, France, Charles de Foucauld was orphaned at the age of 6, raised by his devout grandfather, rejected the Catholic faith as a teenager, and joined the French army
Saint Charles de Foucauld, 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 12/15/25

A Note from the Principals

SJF Newsletter 12/8/25

A Note from the Principals

Week 5: The Great Sleep Crisis
Kids today are sleeping less than any generation before them, largely because of late-night scrolling. Sleep loss fuels anxiety, irritability, and poor focus.
Try this: Set a household “digital sunset” — no screens after 8:00 p.m. and phones stay out of bedrooms.

SJF Newsletter 12/1/25

A Note from the Principals

Week 4: Freedom Builds Resilience
Kids grow strong by facing small challenges and recovering from them. Overprotection and constant supervision — even with love — can stifle confidence.

Try this: Let your child walk the dog, ride their bike, or order their own food. Independence grows courage.

Mrs. Ashley Giron

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Week 4: Freedom Builds Resilience Kids grow strong by facing small challenges and recovering from them. Overprotection and constant supervision — even with love — can stifle confidence. Try this: Let your child walk the dog, ride their bike, or order their own food. Independence grows courage.

Mrs. Ashley Giron

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Week 4: Freedom Builds Resilience
Kids grow strong by facing small challenges and recovering from them. Overprotection and constant supervision — even with love — can stifle confidence.

Try this: Let your child walk the dog, ride their bike, or order their own food. Independence grows courage.

St. Jane Frances De Chantal Catholic School
Providing a Catholic Education that will be an Advantage for Life