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December 21 - January 3
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Christmas Break |
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January 18
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MLK Holiday |
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February 20
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President's Day |
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April 13 - 21
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Easter Break |
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May 29
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Memorial Day |
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June 16
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Last Day of School |
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Dear St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School Families,
I hope you and your family had a great Thanksgiving break! Thanksgiving is one of my favorite celebrations because of its simplicity.
Despite the commercialization of many holidays, the focus of Thanksgiving has stayed on point - sharing a meal with family and friends and thanking God for our many blessings.
As I get older, I realize how fortunate I am to have so many blessings. Here are a few things I am thankful for about St. Francis of Assisi School:
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For our faculty and staff. They are the reason for our success. Their dedication and passion inspires our students (and me) to be the best they can be. They change student's lives by guiding, challenging, and inspiring them.
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For our Pastors. Thank you for leading us on our spiritual journey, for reminding us about our true purpose as students, parents, and educators.
May the blessings of Thanksgiving be with you always. As we enter the new Church Year, let us purposely move towards the hope that comes from the great celebration of Jesus' birth.
Tom Waszak
Principal
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Congratulations to all our hard working St. Francis Students who made Honor Roll for the first trimester!
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6th Grade Academic Excellence
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6th Grade Academic Achievement
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6th Grade Academic Merit
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Jake M.
Andrew N.
Emily E.
Katherine P.
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Kendall C.
Trista V.
Nathan N.
Anette O.
Catherine B.
Scott S.
Victoria B.
Autumn S.
Maya D.
Elisa (Adriana) A.
Krysten G.
Joshua L.
Gianna L.
Emily M.
Zachary W.
Emma V.
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Kimiko W.
Robert H.
Grace K.
Mateo R.
Emma S.
Ava C.
Nicholas W.
Colin G.
Shane K.
James M.
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7th Grade Academic Excellence
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7th Grade Academic Achievement
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7th Grade Academic Merit
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Michael C.
Gabriela D.
Akachi I.
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Leah C.
Arjun G.
Elizabeth H.
Rachel H.
Lucas F.
Paul B.
Mia F.
Isabella W.
Connor C.
Jackson F.
Anisa G.
Jade H.
John S.
Jacqueline S.
Marcus A.
Alyssa M.
Ryan H.
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Sheila M.
Griffin N.
Seamus F.
Donovan D.
Kelsey G.
Teagan K.
Scott Montez
Kaitlyn B.
Jake F.
Sarah P.
Erica S.
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8th Grade Academic Excellence
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8th Grade Academic Achievement
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8th Grade Academic Merit
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Troy C.
Ciara C.
Ryan B.
Alexis L.
Joseph L.
Ashley N.
Connor M.
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Samantha A.
Jessica H.
Brooke E.
Katryn G.
Jayleen F.
Gianna A.
Christopher C.
Dylan K.
Evan W.
Grace F.
Ryan Joel S.
Christian U.
Emma K.
Mackenzie P.
Sophia M.
Chelsea A.
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Lily O.
Bryce N.
Brandon F.
Ian T.
Luke D.
Grace Q.
Dominic L.
Luke H.
Madeleine H.
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Please note that if you would like to be an authorized driver for a school function (sports, field trips, etc.), in addition to fingerprint and safe environment clearance, the diocese has updated the license and insurance requirements:
Anyone who drives their personal vehicle for school business or to transport students (including field trips or sporting events) must be over the age of 25 and provide the following:
- A copy of your valid unrestricted driver's license
- A copy of your insurance declarations page showing a minimum of liability coverage of $100,000 per person/$300,000 per accident
- A completed Volunteer Driver Form
- Successful completion of the online training course, Be Smart - Drive Safe, a 20 minute video course offered via the Catholic Mutual Group website. Log on to https://orange.cmgconnect.org/, set up an account, and select the Defensive Driving Curriculum.
A form can be picked up at the school office. If you have any questions, please contact Suzanne Seariac in the school business office at sseariac@sfayl.org.
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| Important Carline Reminder! |
There is no drop-off on the hill up to Eastside Community Park. The only drop-off area is in the school parking lot. Please see the school website for a full list of carline rules. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Now is the time to purchase your child's yearbook! You DO NOT want your child to be left without a yearbook at the end of the school year.
Last year, yearbooks ran out, so don't delay!
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Make your student's yearbook one-of-a-kind by personalizing the cover with a name and icons.
Deadline for Personalized books: January 31, 2017.
All orders must be completed
online (no orders accepted through the front office).
Share your photos with the Yearbook Committee! Upload your class and event photos from the first day of school, sports, field trips, etc. to our Josten's school website at www.replayit.com. Be sure to choose St. Francis of Assisi (Yorba Linda) to upload to the correct school.
*Fees apply to personalized books.
Visit the Josten's
website for more details.
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| Family Advent Event - December 1 |
"Our Family Roots"
A Family Advent Evening
Thursday, December 1
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Seamus Glynn Center
The St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School Catholic Identity Ministry will be hosting an evening of fellowship, family, food, and fun to celebrate Advent. All St. Francis families are encouraged to attend.
At the event, families will participate in an activity that explores the 23 stories of the Old Testament leading up to the birth of our Savior and the 24th story of Christmas Eve, by creating Christmas decor that reflects the Jesse Tree.
Cost:
$20 donation per family
(covers the cost of all supplies and main course)
Plan for the Evening:
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Gathering and Food Prep |
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Opening Prayer, Reflection,
and Dinner |
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Advent Ornament Family
Interactive Activity
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The ornaments are not available for purchase - you must attend the event to receive the ornament set.
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St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School students will be performing a reportoire of Christmas songs at this popular annual event.
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WOLF NEWS - St. Francis Student Reports
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Feeding the Hungry
by Mia Fairchild
Each year, St. Francis holds its Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive to collect food for charities. The food is given to churches like St. Martin de Porres Church, who then distribute the food to charities. But haven't you ever wondered where it went after the churches?
The Thanksgiving Food Drive has been held at St. Francis since the school opened. Since then, donations have greatly increased, and this year, 12-15 bags of food were distributed to charities from St. Martin de Porres Church. The food distributed to St. Martin's goes to people that come to the churches who are homeless, are having financial difficulties, have someone ill in their family, and more.
Donating food, clothes, etc. to charity can make you feel happy that you helped someone in need, but it's about way more than that. It can make someone's day just to receive a simple act of kindness from another. Because of donations made to charities and the homeless, a person can be fed Thanksgiving dinner that they may not otherwise have had.
I bet it's been awhile since you've really thought about the main origins of the Thanksgiving Food Drive and where it really all goes. Next time you hand in food or clothes to charities, you can think about the people receiving them and how happy you've made them. Happy Holidays to everyone!
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Welcome Back! We are excited to be back at school with our special little friends!
Early Dismissal this
Friday, December 2 from 11:30 am -11:50 am.
Christmas Program for Pre-K is
Friday, December 16.
Pre-K C starts at
8:45 am.
Pre-K A and Pre-K B starts at
9:45 am.
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DC Dining - December 7
Panda Express |
As part of the fundraising efforts for our Annual 8th Grade East Coast Study Trip, SFA offers lunch from a variety of local food vendors each Wednesday. Next week our vendor is Panda Express.
Orders are due
8:00 am on Monday, December 5 in order to accurately tally the number of meals needed.
Thank you for your support!
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Moonlight Masquerade Auction Gala
February 25, 2017 |
Invitations Coming Home Tomorrow!
2017 Auction Gala!
Midnight Masquerade
A Mardi Gras Celebration
Saturday, February 25, 2017
Waterfront Hilton
Huntington Beach, CA
Invitations for the 2017 Auction Gala, Moonlight Masquerade - A Mardi Gras Celebration will be sent home with the oldest child from each family in tomorrow's Thursday Folder.
Our Annual Auction Gala is the largest fundraising event of the year. This exciting affair is open to all school and parish families and has tremendous exposure for your business. In addition to raising money to support our school, the Annual Auction Gala is a great evening of fun and friends. Please consider attending. If you cannot attend, please consider supporting St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School in another way through volunteering or by donating to and sponsoring the event.
For more information please visit the Auction Gala page on our website.
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Santa's Secret Shop
November 29 - December 1 |
Our St. Francis Elves have been enjoying our annual Christmas Shop this week!
Shopping for this special fundraiser hosted by our Little Lambs and their families has been a huge hit with all our students this week. Tomorrow the last few classes will visit to
experience the joy of choosing their own Christmas presents for family and friends.
All proceeds go directly back to our Pre-K program at St. Francis. Last year the new sandbox and ball toss were added to the playground from profits received from Santa's Secret Shop.
Thank you for your support!
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SPIRIT WEAR HOLIDAY BLOWOUT SALE!
December 9 |
Visit our spirit wear booth in the
St. Francis courtyard in front of the flagpole
after school on Friday, December 9!
Show your school spirit and check a few gifts off of your Christmas shopping list at our END OF THE YEAR BLOWOUT! Take advantage of our inventory clearing sale and stock up on SFA branded apparel!
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| 6th Grade Project Linus Pizza Lunch |
6th Grade
Christian Service Project
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
Cost: $5.00
Includes: Papa John's Pizza, water, and dessert
Please support our 6th Grade class as they raise funds towards Project Linus, a program that supplies handmade blankets to children who are seriously ill, traumatized, or otherwise in need.
Use the form provided in your child's Thursday Folder on December 8, or download one from the link below or on the St. Francis website to order Papa John's Pizza for lunch on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. All proceeds generated will be used to cover the costs of material to make Project Linus blankets.
Orders are due by
Friday, January 6, 2017!
Thank you for your support,
The 6th Grade Class
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Thank you to the
parents
and staff who
volunteered at Santa's Secret Shop this week!
Check out a full list of school opportunities available on our
SignUp.com
page or visit our website for more details about volunteering.
We are still in need of carline volunteers in the morning. We need help on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and most especially Thursdays. Please contact Karen Carlos at karenccarlos@yahoo.com
if you would like to help. Thank you!
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| Upcoming Events at Mater Dei High School |
As we begin the holiday season, we wanted to inform you of some wonderful events coming up for Future Monarchs.
On Sunday, December 4
we will be holding our Annual Christmas at the Corner Performing Arts Showcase in the Mater Dei Grotto at 5:00 pm. Please come enjoy Mary's Grotto decked out in beautiful holiday colors and lights while an Olde Tyme Arts and Crafts Faire offers hands on fun for children of all ages, and featuring photo opportunities with Santa! Visit our complimentary Hot Chocolate and Cookie Bar for a delicious treat, and be delighted by performances from all Performing Arts disciplines concluding with a live Nativity and Christmas Carols. This is a free event and the whole family is welcome!
Athletic Camps
- The Mater Dei Baseball team will be holding a winter camp for students in grade 2-8. The camp will be held on December 26 - 28 from 9:00 am to noon on the MD baseball field. To register your son for this camp click here.
- More information coming soon to our website for our Mater Dei winter swim camp.
Performing Arts Camps
- The Mater Dei Music Academy invites you to be a part of the Band! This program is open to any student learning an instrument in grades 5-8 and of all levels of ability. Students are given the opportunity to participate in a number of performances with the great Mater Dei Band! The academy is Mondays and Thursdays, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm in the Mater Dei Band Room. For more information, please contact Associate Director, Taylor Smith at tsmith@materdei.org.
- Save the Date! The Mater Dei Junior High Honor Choir will be performing on Thursday, March 17, 2017 from 7:30 pm-9:30 pm at Segerstrom Hall. For more information on the Junior High Honor Choir and for rehearsal dates click here.
Admissions Events
- On January 12, 2017 Mater Dei will host our second Information Night. Campus tours will begin at 6:00 pm and our presentation will begin promptly at 7:00 pm in the Meruelo Athletic Center. All of our Department Chairs, Directors, Club Moderators and Coaches will be available for questions and there will be information sessions on Financial Aid, Technology and more. For questions, please call (714) 754-1175.
- On January 30, 2017 Mater Dei will host our first ever Athletic Information Night. If you plan on being a part of the Mater Dei Athletics program, you will not want to miss this informative evening. The event will start at 7:00 pm in our Meruelo Athletic Center.
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