SJF Newsletter 10/30/23

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View this email in your browser A Note from the Principals Good morning SJF Families, We ask that you keep Mrs. Holcomb (our art teacher) and  her family in your prayers. Her husband died unexpectedly in his sleep last Thursday night.  We are looking for a few strong dads to help us move several whiteboards from the driveway to storage either today or tomorrow. We would be glad to give several service hours for your help. Please call the office if you are able to help. Thank you!  Halloween:  7:45am Parade 9am: Trunk or Treat 10am: in-n-Out lunch starts serving  12:30 dismissal *PTO will have free water and snacks for sale. The lunch service will provide regular snack service for $1.  Wednesday: All Saints Day Mass at 8am- wear mass attire Friday: No mass.  Happy Birthday Mrs. Sangalang (Sunday)!   Reminders from last week: Halloween is Tomorrow! Students may wear their costumes to school on Tuesday (12:30 dismissal). Reminder that all costumes must be school appropriate with no: blood/gore, weapons, bare stomachs or short shorts, open toed shoes. If you have any doubts please ask your classroom teacher.  All parents are welcome to stay for the Costume parade at 7:45am. parade and for the trunk-or-treat fun starting at 9am.  Coaching: We are in search for volunteers who are interested in becoming CYO certified coaches for boys and girls basketball. If interested, please reach out to Coach Minnock AMinnock@stjanefrancesschool.org We are looking for more students in grades 3-8 who are interested in Altar Serving this year. This would be a commitment to serve mass during our Friday masses and at least one Sunday a month. Please let Mrs. Giron know if your child is interested in Altar Serving. Santa's Workshopwill be back this year and we are looking for donations. We are looking for items that would make good Christmas gifts. All donations will be given service hours ($30/hour). If you have items at home that would be good please bring them in or see our Amazon wishlist here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2MQDOFAIV6B4B?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_25 The PTO has coordinated with the LA Kings for a fundraiser night on November 18 at 7:30pm! Tickets range from $57-$120. Click the link to purchase: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/stjanefrances We have a new lunch program! Snacks will be available daily for $1 and lunch is available to purchase online only for $6: https://ali-cateringservice.com/october-st-jane-frances-de-chantal-school/ Uniforms: We know Dennis uniform is very backed up. We have put together an Amazon list with acceptable uniforms. This list includes, pants, shorts, skirts, jumpers, ties, & mass shirts (it does NOT include PE uniform, polos, or mass sweaters). We are working on coordinating with another online supplier for our items with logos. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/16TU760L52XNI?ref_=wl_share Would you like to get some service hours? Please see our schoolspeak "School Wishlist" for items our teachers would love!   Many Blessings! Mrs. Giron & Mr. Salazar DID YOU KNOW?  We teach Character Education through our pillars of the month? Every month we explicitly teach students about what it means to have good character. Then, we celebrate them with our Student of the Month Award! THE DIGITAL PARENT Tips and Tricks for Parenting in the 21st Century Digital Resource: Virtus.org Register online at Virtus.org and have access to dozens of current articles about how to keep kids safe!  Quicklinks: Uniforms: https://www.dennisuniform.com/schools/SH00JF 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/ Save the Date Tuesday: Halloween! 12:30 Dismissal Parade at 7:45am Wednesday: All Saints Day Mass 8am Friday: no mass   School Calendar SPARTAN SPORTS Flag football and girl's volleyball are coming to an end.  We are looking for volunteer coaches for boys and girls basketball!! Please email Coach Minnock if you are interested in coaching. AMinnock@stjanefrancesschool.org Saint of the Day 10/30 Every saint has a story & Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez found happiness and contentment through simple service and prayer. Saint Alphonsus Rodriguez 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.