SJF Newsletter 8/31/26

8/31/2026

A Note from the Principals

We hope you all have an amazing week !

the PTO will have a popsicle sale after school tomorrow (Tuesday)!

Reminder: Please do not turn left onto Victory Blvd from the parking lot. Please be mindful of all traffic laws. Thank you!

Mrs. Zivari will be hosting a Virtus class on Friday, 9/18 from 8am-11am. If you are planning on volunteering on campus you must be Virtus certified. Please email her to attend: [email protected]

Here's what's going on this week:
STAR Testing Continued
Tuesday: Show Choir Practice 3-4pm
Wednesday: Ms. Amarino's Birthday, Aladdin Auditions 3-4pm
Friday: 8am Mass, 12:30 dismissal, Aladdin Auditions 1-3pm

Reminders from Last Week:
After School Care & Classes:
All afterschool hour dismissal will be from the victory parking lot.
Daycare: Dismissal-6pm daily. Childcare available daily and drop ins welcome. Let your child's teacher know if you'd like them to stay. $25/day or $175/month
Armenian Language Classes: 2 hours per week. Sign up here: bit.ly/Armenian26 $100/month (see flyer)
Chess Club: Fridays 1-2pm. Sign up here: chesswizards.com (see flyer)
Ballet Class: Fridays 12:30-1:15pm Sign up here: www.balletbusinessarts.com/
stjanefrancesschool/ (see flyer)
Young Ninjas: Fridays 12:45-1:15pm Sign up here: www.youngninjasusa.com (see flyer)

New Policies:
Morning Assembly: Our morning assembly is now being live streamed on Youtube 7:45am daily Mon-Thurs. Parents can watch too: https://www.youtube.com/@stjfnoho
Water bottles must be plastic. Students may bring a metal water bottle IF they have a silicone or neoprene sleeve.
Late Drop off: Students may not be dropped off during our protected academic block between 8am and 10am daily. If your child is late (after 8:00am) they must be dropped off in the office after 10am. Thank you for your partnership in getting students to school on time.

Communication:
Please be sure you update the yellow emergency paper that went home last week so we have your most updated information. You should receive 1-2 emails per week from the school office and at least one from your classroom teacher weekly.
We also send reminders via text message. Download the Remind app and add the school @sjftext
or text @sjftext to the number 81010

SJF Heat Day Policy:
We are in the hottest part of the year. We've done maintenance on all of our AC units but it may still feel very hot. Here is our official heat advisory policy in case you were wondering: http://handbook.la-archdiocese.org/schools/07110/chapter-5/section-5-04

Many Blessings!
Mrs. Giron & Mrs. Zivari

CLICK HERE to see this week's church bulletin

Parent Quicklinks:

Text Message Reminders: download the Remind app and add the school @sjftext
or text @sjftext to the number 81010
Uniforms: https://skobels.com/collections/st-jane-frances-de-chantal-school
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/
School Website: www.stjanefranccesschool.org
Parish Website: https://www.sjfrances.org/
Do you have a Shout-Out or a Concern to share directly with Mrs. Giron or Mrs. Zivari? SJF Parent Form

Looking Ahead:

Sunday, August 30 – Mrs. Daniel’s Birthday; Ms. Anderson’s Birthday
Tuesday, September 1 – Responsibility: Pillar of the Month
Wednesday, September 2 – Mrs. Amarino’s Birthday
Friday, September 4 – Electives Start; Mass; 12:30 PM Dismissal
Monday, September 7 – No School – Labor Day
Wednesday, September 9 – Fall Picture Day
Friday, September 11 – Patriot Day – Wear red, white & blue tops with school bottoms; Mass;; 12:30 PM Dismissal
Thursday, September 17 – Ms. Karamanukyan’s Birthday
Friday, September 18 – Mass; 12:30 PM Dismissal, Virtus Class, 8–11 AM

CLICK HERE for the full school Google Calendar

THE DIGITAL PARENT
Tips and Tricks for Parenting in the 21st Century

Digital Resource: Here is a gentle reminder that using AI services such as Chat GPT or Gemini to complete an assignment is CHEATING and will have consequences in the classroom. Please take some time to speak with your child about academic honesty.

SPARTAN SPORTS
Are you interested in coaching a team next year?

We need:
-boys volleyball coach
-track & field coaches
-basketball coaches

Contact: [email protected]

Saint of the Day 6/8
Every saint has a story & Saint William of York had a disputed election as archbishop of York and a mysterious death.
Saint William of York, Pray for us.
Read more:
CLICK HERE for the 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.

SJF Newsletter 8/24/26

8/24/2026

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A Note from the Principals

Welcome to our 75th school year at St. Jane Frances! We are excited to start this year off strong.

We will be opening a second drop-off line this week in the Victory parking lot. It will run by the 5th grade classes and exit back out to Victory Blvd for those who do not wish to exit on Coldwater Ave. (See image below)

Mrs. Zivari will be hosting a Virtus class on Friday, 9/18 from 8am-11am. If you are planning on volunteering on campus you must be Virtus certified. Please email her to attend: [email protected]

After School Care & Classes:
All afterschool hour dismissal will be from the victory parking lot.
Daycare: Dismissal-6pm daily. Childcare available daily and drop ins welcome. Let your child's teacher know if you'd like them to stay. $25/day or $175/month
Armenian Language Classes: 2 hours per week. Sign up here: bit.ly/Armenian26 $100/month (see flyer)
Chess Club: Fridays 1-2pm. Sign up here: chesswizards.com (see flyer)
Ballet Class: Fridays 12:30-1:15pm Sign up here: www.balletbusinessarts.com/
stjanefrancesschool/ (see flyer)
Young Ninjas: Fridays 12:45-1:15pm Sign up here: www.youngninjasusa.com (see flyer)

New Policies:
Morning Assembly: Our morning assembly is now being live streamed on Youtube 7:45am daily Mon-Thurs. Parents can watch too: https://www.youtube.com/@stjfnoho
Water bottles must be plastic. Students may bring a metal water bottle IF they have a silicone or neoprene sleeve.
Late Drop off: Students may not be dropped off during our protected academic block between 8am and 10am daily. If your child is late (after 8:00am) they must be dropped off in the office after 10am. Thank you for your partnership in getting students to school on time.

Communication:
Please be sure you update the yellow emergency paper that went home last week so we have your most updated information. You should receive 1-2 emails per week from the school office and at least one from your classroom teacher weekly.
We also send reminders via text message. Download the Remind app and add the school @sjftext
or text @sjftext to the number 81010

SJF Heat Day Policy:
We are in the hottest part of the year. We've done maintenance on all of our AC units but it may still feel very hot. Here is our official heat advisory policy in case you were wondering: http://handbook.la-archdiocese.org/schools/07110/chapter-5/section-5-04

Here's what's going on this week:
STAR Testing
Tuesday: 8am PTO parent meeting in the gym
Wednesday: Armenian Language class parent meeting 3pm
Friday: 8am Mass, 12:30 dismissal
Sunday: Mrs. Anderson & Mrs. Daniel's birthdays!

Many Blessings!
Mrs. Giron & Mrs. Zivari

CLICK HERE to see this week's church bulletin

Parent Quicklinks:

Looking Ahead:

Sunday, August 30 – Mrs. Daniel’s Birthday; Ms. Anderson’s Birthday
Tuesday, September 1 – Responsibility: Pillar of the Month
Wednesday, September 2 – Mrs. Amarino’s Birthday
Friday, September 4 – Electives Start; Mass; 12:30 PM Dismissal
Monday, September 7 – No School – Labor Day
Wednesday, September 9 – Fall Picture Day
Friday, September 11 – Patriot Day – Wear red, white & blue tops with school bottoms; Mass;; 12:30 PM Dismissal
Thursday, September 17 – Ms. Karamanukyan’s Birthday
Friday, September 18 – Mass; 12:30 PM Dismissal, Virtus Class, 8–11 AM

CLICK HERE for the full school Google Calendar

SPARTAN SPORTS
Are you interested in coaching a team next year?

We need:
-boys volleyball coach
-track & field coaches
-basketball coaches

Contact: [email protected]

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.

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SJF Newsletter 8/31/26

A Note from the Principals

SJF Newsletter 8/24/26

A Note from the Principals

Mrs. Ashley Giron

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A Note from the Principals

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A Note from the Principals

Mrs. Ashley Giron

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Providing a Catholic Education that will be an Advantage for Life