SJF newsletter 8/28/23

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View this email in your browser A Note from the Principals Welcome Back to School!  Our school counselor, Ms. Farrohi, helps promote the academic development of our students by offering support through various interventions including individual and group counseling, social-emotional learning classroom lessons, and parent workshops. If you would like for your child to participate in individual counseling sessions, please sign the consent form which can be found in the front office, and return by email or in person to the front office.  Ms. Farrohi's contact info:  star.farrohi@catapultlearning.com 747-248-3277 office hours: Mon-Thur 8am-3pm  Mrs. Giron will be holding the first Virtus class of the year on Friday, September 1 from 2pm-5pm in the theater room.  If you are a room parent, a PTO member, or if you would like to be a chaperone on a field trip this year, you must be Virtus certified (Virtus certificates are valid for 4 years). Please sign up for the free class here: (NO students or children may attend these sessions). the next class will be in a few weeks:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtus-protecting-gods-children-tickets-706233983857?aff=oddtdtcreator We will be having a parent zoom workshop on September 14 (Thursday) at 6pm for parents in Preschool-2nd grade- "Early Literacy & Numeracy Skills". Please email Ms. Farrohi to RSVP star.farrohi@catapultlearning.com Would your child like to join our SJF Choir this year? Please email Mrs. Esparza today aesparza@stjanefrancesschool.org  Wholesome Food Services is our new lunch program. They will be starting services in September. Register today at https://www.wholesomefoodservices.com/ see the flyer below for more details. If you are interested in joining our after school soccer program, please let coach Niko know by filling out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdNed4bhtdD3XfocxKq5hO9JiLC3MXqdtmDqKIYg93VBM0mjg/viewform Please see the attached flyers for Lunch, Homework Club, Tae Kwon Do & Soccer below. We'd like to wish Ms. Farrohi (8/27) and Ms. Cacal (8/30) very happy birthdays!    Many Blessings! Mrs. Giron & Mr. Salazar THE DIGITAL PARENT Tips and Tricks for Parenting in the 21st Century Digital Resource: Parenting in the Digital Age- Positive Parenting Strategies for Different Scenarios https://rm.coe.int/publication-parenting-in-the-digital-age-2020-eng/1680a0855a This digital resource is a good first-stop in learning about what children may be doing online, what risk factors to look out for, and identifying your own digital parenting style. Definitely a must-read for parents who care.    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 Save the Date Monday: STAR testing begins Friday: All school mass at 8am 2pm Virtus class in the theatre Monday 9/4- No School (Labor Day) Tuesday 9/5 PTO Meeting 5pm in the theater     School Calendar SPARTAN SPORTS Flag Football and Girls Volleyball are starting! Check back here for updates!  #GoSpartans Saint of the Day 8/28 Every saint has a story & St. Augustine was a Christian at 33, a priest at 36, a bishop at 41: Many people are familiar with the biographical sketch of Augustine of Hippo, sinner turned saint. St. Augustine, 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.