Message from the Principal

Dear SAS Families,

I can’t believe school starts in less than two weeks! It has been a very successful summer. The school looks absolutely beautiful, and we’ve installed new blackout blinds for added safety in case of emergencies. We have an incredible staff lined up for the upcoming school year, and I am thrilled to be starting my second year as your principal.

I have missed you and your children and eagerly await their return to our campus. We look forward to seeing you at the Ice Cream Social on August 8th at 5:30 PM. We also hope you join us for our Welcome Back Mass at 11 AM on August 11th at St. Anthony’s of Padua Church.

I’ve had the pleasure of working with our new President of the system, Pam Lyons, and I am extremely hopeful for this school year. Looking forward to seeing you all soon!

With Gratitude,

Myka Chambers

2024-25 Updated Handbook

Below you will find a copy of the Parent/Student Handbook. Please take a moment to review, print, and sign pages 66,67, and 68. Please turn in the signed forms to your child's teacher by Friday, August 16th. Hard copies of these forms will be available at Back to School Night as well.

New guidelines can be found on the following pages:

• Student Birthday Celebrations Pg. 62
• Daily Schedule Pg. 8
• Honor Roll Pg. 29
• Uniforms Pg. 30-36
• Dress Code Violations Pg. 35

Sign Up to Chair an Event of Volunteer

Volunteering in PTO events is a fantastic way to dive into the heart of your school community! There's always something exciting happening! You'll get to meet fellow parents, earn parent participation hours, and see firsthand the joy and enrichment these events bring to the kids. Plus, it's a great way to model the importance of community involvement for your children. So, roll up your sleeves, bring your enthusiasm, and join the fun! Every helping hand makes a big difference!

If you have any questions about chairing, please reach out to Libby Chaney here prior to signing up.

Hot Lunch Ordering

You may begin ordering hot lunch through your FACTS account for August and September. The deadline to order will be Sunday, August 11th.

Please note that FACTS will be down on Thursday, August 8th. You will be unable to order. It will reopen Friday, August 9th.

Please contact Mrs. Montes at fmontes70@yahoo.com or 559-355-7279 if you have any questions.

First Day of School

The first day of school is on Monday, August 12th, beginning at 8:00 AM with an early dismissal at 12:30 PM. Gates open at 7:40 AM. Please join us for Prayer Service at 8:10 in the gym.

This schedule will continue throughout the week, except for Friday, August 16th, when dismissal will be at 11:30 AM to allow staff to participate in a Fresno Catholic Schools Retreat.

Students who are not picked up 15 minutes following dismissal will be escorted to Campus Care.

Campus Care

Campus Care is available each day in the Social Hall. The hours are 7:00-8:00 AM, 3:00-6:00 PM, and 12:30-6:00 PM on minimum days.

Back to School Night

Monday, August 12th

• Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten parents will meet with Mrs. Chambers at 5:45 in the Social Hall, then go to their child's classroom at 6:15.
• 1st and 2nd grade parents will meet with Mrs. Chambers at 6:45 in the Social Hall, then go to their child's classroom at 7:15.

Tuesday, August 13th

• 3rd and 4th grade parents will meet with Mrs. Chambers at 5:45 in the Social Hall, then go to their child's classroom at 6:15.
• 5th and 6th grade parents will meet with Mrs. Chambers at 6:45 in the Social Hall, then go to their child's classroom at 7:15.

(Parents only need to meet with Mrs. Chambers one time)

First School Mass

Our first school Mass will take place on Thursday, August 15th at 9:30 for the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in our beautiful St. Anthony’s Church. Please make sure your child is on time, has used the restroom, and is in full Mass dress. No shorts please! Students may change into shorts during their morning recess. We will not attend Mass on Friday, August 16th. The next school Mass will be on Friday, August 23rd at 8:15.

Athletic Coaches Meeting

There will be a coaches meeting on Monday, August 19th at 6:00 in the Social Hall. All sports forms are due on this day as well. If you have any questions please contact our Athletic Director Mr. B.

Bshiveley@sasfresno.com

Summer Office Hours

Please note the remaining summer office hours:

July 29th-August 2nd-Closed

August 6th-8th-9:00-1:00

Summer Review Packet

Transitional Kindergarten through Sixth Grade students are required to complete a summer review packet, which will be turned in on the first day of school and reviewed by your child's teacher.

Packets are available below and will be on our school website on June 10th. You can print the packet at home. There are limited copies in the school office. Let's prevent the summer slide. Happy learning!

Supply List

If you didn't order your school supplies through 1stDaySchoolSupplies.com, click the link below to see the list of supplies each grade will need. Don’t forget to bring all your supplies to school on Monday, August 12th. Thank you!

2024-2025 School Calendar

Below you will find the calendar for the 2024-2025 school year. This calendar has all major dates for the upcoming school year. This is the current calendar.