SJF Newsletter 12/15/25

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View this email in your browser 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.