SJF Newsletter 2/9/26

2/9/2026

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:

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
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

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 2/9
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.

SJF Newsletter 1/26/26

1/26/2026

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A Note from the Principals

Happy Catholic Schools Week!

As we celebrate Catholic Schools Week, we want to thank you for choosing Catholic education and for entrusting us with the formation of your children each day. The SJF staff and I are honored to be a part of your lives!

We have a lot of fun activities this week. Please join us for movie night on Friday at 6:30pm in the gym. Purchase tickets here: bit.ly/sjfmovienight

Thank you to those of you who were able to join our Zoom meeting last week. Here is the presentation that we covered: State of the School Jan. 2026

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!

It's almost time for our World's Finest Chocolate sale! Click below to reserve your boxes (we will sell out): https://forms.gle/4VZ9rcXY3cBFM3fk7

Preferred Enrollment ends on Saturday! Be sure to re-enroll this week on your Family Portal and secure your seat for next school year!

Reminders from last week:
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

RE-ENROLLMENT: Please log in to your FACTS Family Portal and use the re-enrollment link to secure your child’s spot for next year. To be guaranteed a seat for the 2026–2027 school year, current families must complete re-enrollment by January 31. After that date, enrollment will be based on available space, and we cannot guarantee placement for your child. A $100 deposit per child (applied toward the registration fee) is required to complete the re-enrollment process.

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
Week 10: The Village Rebuilt
Haidt calls for a community effort to restore childhood — schools, parents, and churches all working together. We can’t shield kids from the world, but we can build a stronger one around them.
Try this: Partner with other families to create phone-free zones at playdates, parties, or sports events. Change is contagious.

Parent Quicklinks:

Looking Ahead:
Monday, January 26: Ms. Ventura's Birthday
Tuesday, January 27: 1 – 2:30pm Talent Show
Friday, January 30: 8am Mass & Student of the Month
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

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 1/27
Every saint has a story & while on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land in 1524, Saint Angela Merici was struck with blindness. She proceeded to visit the sacred shrines, seeing them with her spirit. On the way back while praying before a crucifix, Angela’s sight was restored.
Saint Angela Merici, 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 1/20/26

1/20/2026

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A Note from the Principals

Happy Tuesday!

We'll be having a school presentation from NED about resiliency in our lives tomorrow. We'll be selling yoyos at lunch time for the next week. Please see the attached flyer.

Sunday is the beginning of Catholic Schools Week- where we celebrate Catholic School Education! Please join us for Mass on Sunday at 9am followed by a pancake breakfast to sponsor our choir. See the flyer below for our fun activities.

Lice notice: We have been made aware of a case of head lice in our school community; please check your child’s hair this evening and treat promptly if lice or nits are found. For clear, reliable guidance on identification and treatment, please visit the CDC’s resource on head lice: https://www.cdc.gov/lice.

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

Please see the attached flyers for our Pancake Brunch & various sports activities.

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

RE-ENROLLMENT: Please log in to your FACTS Family Portal and use the re-enrollment link to secure your child’s spot for next year. To be guaranteed a seat for the 2026–2027 school year, current families must complete re-enrollment by January 31. After that date, enrollment will be based on available space, and we cannot guarantee placement for your child. A $100 deposit per child (applied toward the registration fee) is required to complete the re-enrollment process.

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

□ Save the Date! Please join us for our PTO Meeting and State of the School Presentation on
January 22nd at 5:30 PM (via Zoom). We’ll share important updates, celebrate our progress, and outline what’s ahead for next year.

Many Blessings!
Mrs. Giron & Mrs. Zivari

CLICK HERE to see this week's church bulletin

SJF PARENT BOOK CLUB
Week 9: The Social Media Myth
Social media promises connection but often delivers comparison and insecurity. Especially for girls, it fuels anxiety and self-doubt.
Try this: Delay social media until at least high school. In the meantime, help your child connect in real life — clubs, sports, church, or service.

Parent Quicklinks:

Looking Ahead:
Monday, January 19: No School- MLK Day
Tuesday, January 20: STAR Window 2 Testing Begins
Wednesday, January 21: Progress Reports
Thursday, January 22: 5:30pm PTO Meeting (Zoom only)
Friday, January 23: Mr. Navarro's Birthday, 8am Mass
Sunday, January 25: 9am Catholic Schools Week Mass
8am – 4pm SJF Choir Catholic School's Week Family Brunch Fundraiser
Monday, January 26: Ms. Ventura's Birthday
Tuesday, January 27: 1 – 2:30pm Talent Show
Friday, January 30: 8am Mass
February: Reminder the Pillar of the Month is Trustworthiness
Tuesday, February 3: 8am Feast of St. Blaise- throat blessing
Friday, February 6: 8am Mass

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 1/19
Every saint has a story & Saint Fabian was a Roman layman who came into the city from his farm one day as clergy and people were preparing to elect a new pope. Eusebius, a Church historian, says a dove flew in and settled on the head of Fabian. This sign united the votes of clergy and laity, and he was chosen unanimously.
Saint Fabian, 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 1/12/26

1/12/2026

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A Note from the Principals

Happy Monday!

I hope your 2026 is off to a good start.

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

Please see the attached flyers for our Pancake Brunch & various sports activities.

Many Blessings!
Mrs. Giron & Mrs. Zivari

CLICK HERE to see this week's church bulletin

SJF PARENT BOOK CLUB
Week 8: Faith Over Fear
A sense of meaning and belonging protects against anxiety. Our Catholic faith roots children in something far greater than social media ever can.
Try this: End each night with a brief family prayer or reflection of gratitude — a small daily anchor for peace.

Parent Quicklinks:

Looking Ahead:
Friday, January 16: 8am Mass
Monday, January 19: No School- MLK Day
Tuesday, January 20: STAR Window 2 Testing Begins
Progress Reports
Thursday, January 22: 5:30pm PTO Meeting (Zoom only)
Friday, January 23: Mr. Navarro's Birthday, 8am Mass
Sunday, January 25: 9am Catholic Schools Week Mass
8am – 4pm SJF Choir Catholic School's Week Family Brunch Fundraiser
Monday, January 26: Ms. Ventura's 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 1/12
Every saint has a story & Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys established a school for Indian girls in Montreal. At the age of 69, she walked from Montreal to Quebec in response to the bishop’s request to establish a community of her sisters in that city.
Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys, 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 1/5/2026

1/5/2026

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A Note from the Principals

Happy New Year!!

I hope that 2026 brings many positive surprises and new experiences for you and your family.

School starts on Wednesday, January 7th.

Uniforms: Now is a great time to refresh those uniforms & order whatever may be missing. Students must wear ties and cardigans/vests to mass every Friday. https://skobels.com/collections/st-jane-frances-de-chantal-school

PARKING: The church is finished repaving the lower lot. THANK YOU so much for your flexibility and patience during the construction. I know it was inconvenient. We are happy to be back to our regular drop-off and pick-up routines. Please remember to tell anyone picking up or dropping off these reminders:
-All families (with few exceptions for neighborhood families) should enter through Victory Blvd. for pickup and drop off.
-Please do NOT walk in through the Hamlin Gate.
-Please drive SLOWLY. There are children everywhere.
-Please stick to your colored pickup times. We kindly ask that you remain parked until the gates open so we can avoid lines to the street.
Blue 2:30-2:40 Monday-Thurs & 12:30-12:40 Fridays
Red 2:45-2:55 Monday-Thurs & 12:45-2:55 Fridays
Drive Through Pickup: 2:55-3:00 Mon-Thurs & 12:55-1:00 Fridays
-Watch our video for reminders: https://bit.ly/SJFPickup

Reminders from last week:
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

SJF PARENT BOOK CLUB
Week 7: Bring Back Boredom
Boredom is where creativity begins. When kids are constantly entertained, they lose the ability to imagine, explore, and self-direct.
Try this: When your child says, “I’m bored,” resist the urge to fix it. Say, “That’s great — I can’t wait to see what you come up with.”

Parent Quicklinks:

Looking Ahead:
January: 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
Friday, January 9: 8am Mass, Student of the Month
Friday, January 16: 8am Mass
Monday, January 19: No School- MLK Day
Tuesday, January 20: STAR Window 2 Testing Begins
Progress Reports
Thursday, January 22: 5:30pm PTO Meeting (Zoom only)
Friday, January 23: Mr. Navarro's Birthday, 8am Mass
Sunday, January 25: 9am Catholic Schools Week Mass
8am – 4pm SJF Choir Catholic School's Week Family Brunch Fundraiser
Monday, January 26: Ms. Ventura's 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 1/5
Every saint has a story & Well-known for his holiness and learning, spiritual writing and preaching, on October 13, 1963, Saint John Neumann became the first American bishop to be beatified.
Saint John Neumann, 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 12/15/25

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:

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

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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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.

SJF Newsletter 11/17/25

11/17/2025

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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:

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

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.

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

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Mrs. Ashley Giron

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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.

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