Week of August 20

Dear St. Jane Frances de Chantal School Community,
 
Welcome to the first week of school!   I hope that your summer has been a blessed one and that you are ready to start a memorable new year.
 
Here are a few reminders as we begin school:

• Monday, August 21 is a professional development day for the teachers. The office will be open from 9 AM-1 PM.
• The first day of school, Tuesday, August 22, is a minimum day. Students can enter their classrooms starting at 7:30 AM. School begins promptly at 7:45 AM & ends at 12:40 PM. Lunch is not served on minimum days. After-school will also begin on Tuesday, August 22.
• Meet the Principal Morning is hosted by our wonderful room parents on the first day of school. This is from 8:30-9 AM in the music room for parents only. Donuts and coffee will be provided. I am looking forward to meeting you all - please stop by!
• Back to School Night for K-8 is Thursday, August 24 at 6:30 PM in the De Chantal Hall/Bingo Hall. We will begin with a general session in the hall and then there will be 2 sessions in the classrooms with your child’s homeroom teacher. It is important to attend - help your child succeed from the very beginning.
• The first All School Mass is on Friday, August 25. Students should be in formal uniform (including cardigan, tie, and dress shoes).
• The regular school day from Monday-Thursday is 7:45 AM - 2:40 PM. Fridays are from 7:45 AM - 12:40 PM.
• Below are the morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up procedures. 
  Please make sure you give you and your child enough time to arrive promptly.

Morning Drop-off Procedure:
1. Enter through Victory Blvd. only.
2. If your child is grades 1-8 only, use the drop off zone. There is NO PARKING.
If you have at least 1 child in Preschool, Pre Kindergarten , or Kindergarten in your car , park on the right side (Yellow arrow). You have 5 min. to park & walk your child in their classroom.
3. Exit safely through Hamlin St.
*The school gate will close promptly at 7:45 AM. During regular school hours, you can enter through Hamlin St.
Please refer to the Morning Drop Off picture or PDF below.
 
Afternoon Pick-up Procedure:
1. All parents and guardians will still be required to park in the Victory/Church lot, go to their student’s classroom & pick them up (all grades).
2. Siblings cannot pick up younger siblings.
*The school gate will close promptly at 3 PM.

Let us continue to grow and serve in Christ's love.

St. Jane Frances de Chantal, pray for us!

God bless,
Mrs. Bev Reyes
Principal