SJF Newsletter 2/23/2026

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View this email in your browser A Note from the Principals Happy Monday! Students should wear Mass uniform on Thursday & Friday this week. Join us for the Church Lent Retreat on Saturday, February 28th! Call the church office to RSVP (818) 985-8600 It's time for our annual school survey! Please take a minute to fill out this survey so we know where we're doing well and how to make things better next year. Thank you for your time! 2025-26 Parent Survey -Do you have a Shout-Out or a Concern to share directly with Mrs. Giron or Mrs. Zivari? SJF Parent Form Here are some Mid-year reminders: -Birthday celebrations are only allowed a small treat at the end of the day with prior permission from your child's teacher. Parents should NOT provide lunch for the class. Students get free dress on their birthday!  -Uniforms are mandatory for all students. If your child is missing pieces or has outgrown items, please visit our uniform provider, Skobels.  - Every family should have received a letter last week with the current balance of your service hours and fundraising. Chocolate boxes are still available in the school office.  Reminders from last week: 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. We would LOVE it if you could nominate your favorite teacher for this award. 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 Sunday, February 22: 9am Family Mass Thursday, February 26: 2pm Stations of the Cross (led by 1st & 6th grades) Friday, February 27: 8am Mass, 12:30 dismissal, CHOCOLATE SALE ENDS Saturday, February 28: Church Lent Retreat- call (818) 985-8600 to register MARCH: the Pillar of the Month is Integrity Thursday, March 5: 2pm Stations of the Cross led by 2nd & 5th Grades Friday, March 6: 8am Mass, End of Trimester 2 Sunday, March 8: International Women's Day Monday, March 9: No School- Staff Retreat 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 that using AI services such as Chat GPT or Gemini to complete an assignment is CHEATING and will have consequences in the classroom. Please take some time to speak with your child about academic honesty.  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 2/23 Every saint has a story & Saint Polycarp was recognized as a Christian leader by all Asia Minor Christians—a strong fortress of faith and loyalty to Jesus Christ.  Saint Polycarp, 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.