SJF Newsletter 4/15/2024

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View this email in your browser A Note from the Principals Good morning! Tomorrow is Spring Photo Day -This is an OPTIONAL photo day -Only students who have ordered online or those with an order form will take photos -Families may opt to take individual or sibling photos -If you have any questions, you may text the studio at (413) 287-1234  -Students may wear nice spring attire. Please be sure to stick to the dress code and wear tennis shoes- not fancy shoes (no tank tops or short skirts please) If you would like to volunteer from 8am-12pm , please sign up on Schoolspeak under ""Service Hours Signups"  Next week we will be celebrating Kite Day & Earth Day! This is a fun time at SJF where we learn to fly kites and celebrate spring. If your child would like to participate, please send in a pre-built kite. The ones from the dollar store work the best! Thursday is our YES DAY! from the read-a-thon. 7th grade has decided it will be free dress for the whole school :)  Progress Reports will go out on Friday. Please be sure to check schoolspeak over the weekend. We have several "St. Jane Frances" red sweaters form our sweater sale in the office if you'd still like to purchase one! $25 each April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Here's 3 more ways we prevent child abuse at St. Jane Frances School: We empower students to stand up for themselves in our Empowering God's Children Lessons.  We have clear expectations for staff and volunteers when interacting with children. We have a closed campus to limit access to children during the day. Gala tickets are now available to purchase in the school office (or we can charge your FACTS). Purchase your tickets for the Gala this week and join us on May 4th for a fun night!  -Door Prizes -Live comedic performance -Dinner -Dancing -Auction & More! CLICK HERE FOR GALA TICKETS  Any tickets purchased will apply toward your fundraising obligation or service hours as well! Reminders from last week: -Yearbooks are available for pre-order. Order by May 3, 2024 in order to personalize your yearbook! $40 for a hard cover  $35 for a soft cover https://store.shopyearbook.com/sjf-school    Many Blessings! Mrs. Giron & Mr. Salazar THE DIGITAL PARENT Tips and Tricks for Parenting in the 21st Century Digital Resource: 5 Red Flags and 5  Tips to Protect your Child Online Below are 5 Red Flags how predators target children online Targeting the child.  Gaining the trust of the child. Gifts and rewards. Sexualizing the relationship.  Maintaining Control.  Below are 5 tips for parents/caregivers on preventing child sexual abuse material. Talk to your child about online predators.  Keep lines of communication open.  Profiles of minors should be set to private.  Pay attention to your child's online interactions. Implement parental controls.  Quicklinks: Uniforms: https://www.dennisuniform.com/schools/SH00JF 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/ Save the Date Tuesday: Spring Picture Day Thursday: Free Dress Friday: 8am mass Progress Reports Next week: Kite Day School Calendar SPARTAN SPORTS Congratulations to our Boys Soccer team for winning their game this weekend!  Stay tuned for more updates. [email protected] Saint of the Day 4/15 Every saint has a story & like so many of us, Saint Caesar de Bus struggled with the decision about what to do with his life. Saint Caesar de Bus, 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.