SJF Newsletter 2/2/26

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View this email in your browser 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: 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 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 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 2/3 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.