Week of October 9-13, 2017

Dear St. Jane Frances de Chantal School Community,  
 
More than ever, we are called to pray for peace in our families, our community and the world. As we continue to pray for our world, let us continue to pray for those that are affected by the tragedy in Las Vegas. I received an email from Dr. Baxter, our Superintendent of Catholic Schools, regarding it that I would like to share with you:
 
Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles join the nation and the world in prayer and mourning for the victims, families, and loved ones either directly or indirectly involved in the tragedy that occurred in Las Vegas this weekend. As you continue to offer prayers and remembrances at Mass, we ask that you keep a special place in your hearts for the St. John Fisher Parish School community in Rancho Palos Verdes. Mrs. Lisa Patterson, a school parent and PTO President, was among the tragic victims who died as a result of the shootings. Lisa and her husband Bob have three children, one still in 2 nd grade at the school. Please click the link to see an interview with Bob Patterson about Lisa: http://www.fox5vegas.com/clip/13783181/man-remembers-his-wife-at-small-bellagio-vigil
 
Below are resources via the Department of Catholic Schools that could be helpful: 

• How to Talk to Children About Shootings: An Age-by-Age Guide
• Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers

Looking ahead, here is what is coming up:

• This week is the Scholastic Book Fair in the Library. It will be open during lunch and after school. Thank you to Ms. Crisanto for arranging it and all of our volunteers for helping!
• On Wednesday is Picture Day . Please come in your formal uniform/mass attire.

 
Saints of the Week/Feast Days:

• 10/9 - Saint Denis & Companions
• 10/10 - Saint Francis Borgia
• 10/11 - Saint John XXIII
• 10/12 - Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos
• 10/13 - Blessed Marie-Rose Durocher
• 10/14 - Saint Callistus I
• 10/15 - Saint Teresa of Avila

(If you click the calendar link, there are biographies of each saint/feast day: https://www.franciscanmedia.org/sod-calendar/ )
 
School Events:

• 10/9, 10/11 - Girls' B Volleyball Game
• 10/10, 10/12 - Girls' A Volleyball Game
• 10/9-13 - Book Fair
• 10/11 - Picture Day
• 10/16-20 - Respect Life Week
• 10/18 - Choir Practice
• 10/20 - Student of the Month
• 10/22 - Swim Meet
• 10/27 - No School (Teacher Professional Development)
• 10/27-29 - Parish Festival

God bless,
 
Mrs. Bev Reyes
Principal