SJF Newsletter 9/23/24

*|SJF Monday Newsletter 9/23|*

View this email in your browser A Note from the Principal Good morning! There will be no school today due to a WASC work day.  Student of the month is based on our character pillars of the Month. Our teachers actively teach and emphasize these character traits throughout the month.  The student of the month for Aug/Sept was Responsibility & for October it is Respect. This month, be sure to talk to your children about how they can show respect for those around them. Read more below! St. Frances de Sales will be hosting a High School Night this Thursday, September 26th. Be sure to stop by and meet representatives from the local high schools (See flyer below).  Our Jog-a-Thon theme this year will be "Bounce-a-Thon" where we will be renting inflatable obstacle courses for the students to jump through during the jog a thon. It is our BIGGEST fundraiser for the students so please check out the paperwork going home tomorrow (Tuesday). Wear your favorite color shirts on Wednesday with school bottoms to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Please join us for our first Family Mass of the year on Sunday at 9am hosted by the 8th grade!   Many Blessings! Mrs. Giron  Character Pillar of the Month: October Dear SJF Parents: Respect is a critical element in all healthy relationships. When children respect others, they treat people with consideration and courtesy and do not violate them physically or verbally. Respect for others should be woven into the fabric of each student’s life and characterize all of their relationships. It is a fundamental character quality that prepares children to live productive lives as they relate to and work with others. Respect for others is based on self-respect and self-respect in children comes from being treated with respect by their parents and other adult role models. Teaching children self-respect does not mean complimenting everything they do. They also need honest criticism. When we do criticize, we should focus on things they have done, not on them personally. What You Can Do: • Encourage your child to build a positive identity that focuses on his/her integrity and talents. • Emphasize that character is built upon the decisions and actions a person takes. • Help your child reach his/her full potential by encouraging him/her to develop their talents, set reachable goals and honor themselves as a unique person. • Teach your child how to choose good values. Five Ways to Teach Respect: 1. Do as I do - Children learn from the example show them. Do as I say – Do as I say will be better received after “do as I do” has been taken care of. 2. Show them respect – Respect is not only about showing people who are older than you regard. It’s about establishing in everyone’s mind the dignity of the human person. 3. Teach them at an early age – It’s never too late to teach and model respectful behavior but always start as soon as possible. 4. Negative and Positive Responses – Learn to show disapproval when they talk or act disrespectfully to others. When they act respectfully ALWAYS show your appreciation or approval of their actions. 5. Monitor their environment – When people come to your house, let them know that bad manners are strongly discouraged. The goal of your home is to make everyone feel respected. Thank you for helping us to form scholars and good people, one child at a time. THE DIGITAL PARENT Tips and Tricks for Parenting in the 21st Century Digital Resource: Dangers of Location Sharing  Your location is one of the most dangerous pieces of information about yourself if it’s in the wrong hands. Unfortunately, convincing kids to share their location is a common grooming tactic we’ve seen before. That’s why kids should know to never share their location, the school they attend, or any other location-specific information with strangers online.  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/ After School Care phone number: (818) 233-0763⁩ Save the Date Mon: No School Tues: Jog-a-Thon Kick off Wed: De Colores: Wear colorful tops and school bottoms Fri: Student of the Month after mass 12:30 dismissal Sun: 9am Family Mass sponsored by the 8th grade School Calendar SPARTAN SPORTS Are you interested in coaching a team this year? Contact  [email protected] Saint of the Day 9/23 Every saint has a story & Saint Pio of Pietrelcina was making his thanksgiving after Mass and Padre Pio had a vision of Jesus. When the vision ended, he had the stigmata in his hands, feet, and side. Saint Pio of Pietrelcina, 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.