Principal’s Corner JANUARY 19, 2016 DR. TRICIA BARBER , PRINCIPAL Dates to Remember Catholic Virtue of the Month Empathy/Compassion ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI SCHOOL 18825 FULLER HEIGHTS RD. TRIANGLE , VA. 22172 WWW.STFAS.ORG 703-221-3868 St. Francis School News Mass 8:45am Sweet Friday St. Jude Math-A-Thon Begins End of 2nd Quarter Mass 8:45am St. Francis School Open House For Prospective Families 1:00pm Catholic Schools Week Teacher and Staff Luncheon Volunteer Recognition Reception and Mass 8:45am Family Movie Night 7:00PM Mass 8:45am PRESIDENT’S DAY HOLIDAY— NO SCHOOL Science Fair Clubs Picture Day Jan. 22 Jan. 22 Jan. 25 Jan. 29 Jan. 29 Jan. 31 Jan. 31-Feb. 5 Feb. 2 Feb. 5 Feb. 6 Feb. 12 Feb. 15 Feb. 17 Feb. 18 FINANCE NEWS: Your end of year St. Clare Extended Daycare Statement was mailed out today to your family address on file. The statement lists the amount paid for childcare during the 2015 year. Congratulations to Nick Villazon for receiving first place recognition in the 17 th annual Youth Apostles Prolife Poster Contest! Nick and four hundred participants submitted entries with the theme “Precious in God’s Eyes.” Nick’s entry evidenced not only creativity and artistic talent, but also an understanding and appreciation of prolife values. Grade 8 student, Victoria Alley will represent St. Francis School in the Diocesan Spelling Bee. Alternates include: Christopher Domingos- Kioza, Nathaniel Kintz, and Michael Ackiss. A few highlights to note for 2016 Catholic Schools Week January 31st-February 5th are: Sunday, January 31st -New Family Open House 1:00pm Monday, February 1st -Student Council Breast Cancer Awareness Day Tuesday, February 2nd -Student Council “Crazy Sock” Day -PTO Faculty/Staff Luncheon Wednesday, February 3rd -Pep Rally/Wear favorite team attire Thursday, February 4th -Student Council “Crazy Hair/Hat” Day Friday, February 5th -PTO Volunteer Recognition Mass/ Reception -Scout Recognition Mass “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13 RE-REGISTRATION 2016-2017: Re-registration forms went home January 4th and were due back to the school office today, January 19th. We have attached the registration form to this newsletter. If we do not receive your re-registration form by tomorrow, January 20th, we cannot guarantee a spot for your child for the 2016-2017 school year. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
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ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI SCHOOL 18825 FULLER HEIGHTS RD. TRIANGLE , VA. 22172 WWW.STFAS.ORG 703-221-3868
St. Francis School News
Mass 8:45am Sweet Friday St. Jude Math-A-Thon Begins End of 2nd Quarter Mass 8:45am St. Francis School Open House For Prospective Families 1:00pm Catholic Schools Week Teacher and Staff Luncheon Volunteer Recognition Reception and Mass 8:45am Family Movie Night 7:00PM Mass 8:45am PRESIDENT’S DAY HOLIDAY— NO SCHOOL Science Fair Clubs Picture Day
Your end of year St. Clare Extended Daycare Statement was mailed out today to your family address on file. The statement lists the amount paid for childcare during the 2015 year.
Congratulations to Nick Villazon for receiving first place recognition in the 17th annual Youth Apostles Prolife Poster Contest! Nick and four hundred participants submitted entries with the theme “Precious in God’s Eyes.” Nick’s entry evidenced not only creativity and artistic talent, but also an understanding and appreciation of prolife values.
Grade 8 student, Victoria Alley will represent St. Francis School in the Diocesan Spelling Bee. Alternates include: Christopher Domingos-Kioza, Nathaniel Kintz, and Michael Ackiss.
A few highlights to note for 2016 Catholic Schools Week January 31st-February 5th are:
Sunday, January 31st -New Family Open House 1:00pm
Monday, February 1st -Student Council Breast Cancer Awareness Day
Tuesday, February 2nd -Student Council “Crazy Sock” Day -PTO Faculty/Staff Luncheon
Wednesday, February 3rd -Pep Rally/Wear favorite team attire
Thursday, February 4th -Student Council “Crazy Hair/Hat” Day
Friday, February 5th -PTO Volunteer Recognition Mass/ Reception -Scout Recognition Mass “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Jeremiah 29:13
RE-REGISTRATION 2016-2017:
Re-registration forms went home January 4th and were due back to the school office today, January 19th. We have attached the registration form to this newsletter. If we do not receive your re-registration form by tomorrow, January 20th, we cannot guarantee a spot for your child for the 2016-2017 school year. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
SPORTS NEWS:
Basketball: results of games for January 16th & 17th
4th boys: won over St. Joseph 25 - 17 5th boys: lost to St. Thomas More 14 - 32 5th girls: won over Queen of Apostle 21 - 20 6th boys: won over St. James 35 - 18 7th girls: won over Nativity 20 - 16 7th boys: lost to All Saints 20 - 36 8th boys: No game scheduled SPORTS PICTURES: Sports pictures have been cancelled for Wednesday, January 20th. New date to be determined.
GRACE COMMITTEE:
The Grace committee volunteers provide meals for school families with a loss, health issue, and/or other needs. If you would like to be part of the Grace Committee and volunteer to help provide a meal or part of a meal for families in need, please contact Sheila Noble at [email protected].
USED BOOK SALE:
The PTO is requesting donations of gently read books for our next used book sale being held the week of February 1st. Thank you for your generosity that has made our previous used book sales so successful.
CUB SCOUT NEWS: St. Francis’ Cub Scout Pack 1385 will be holding their 3rd annual Undie Sunday to collect mens and/or womens underwear (new-still in the unopened package please). Boxes will be located in the vestibule for your generous contributions of these items (underwear, thermals, t-shirts, socks, etc.) on Scout Sunday, February 7, 2016. These clothing items will be delivered to those in need at the Bill Mehr Drop-In Shelter.
SPORTS PICTURE
DAY
The PTO is sponsoring a Family Movie Night on Saturday, February 6th at 7:00pm. Popcorn is free but families are asked to RSVP via the sign-up genius link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e044ba5aa22a57-family so that sufficient popcorn will be available to all. Please see the flyer attached to this newsletter for additional information.
St. Francis of Assisi Middle School Science Fair is
Wednesday, February 17th
Would you consider donating an hour of your time to help our students develop as future scientists?
Our students need someone to listen to them explain their discoveries.
They need you!
You do not need a Science background and the materials will guide you in your judging. It is a rewarding and inspiring experience
If you can help, please visit http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084caca628a57-2016.
You may also contact Cindy Malinowski at [email protected] or call the St. Francis of Assisi School office at 703-221-3868
St. Francis of Assisi Middle School
SCIENCE FAIR
The St. Jude Math-A-Thon® begins next week on
Monday, January 25th
Students are encouraged to complete the math workbooks that will be distributed and collect donations to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Donations, made payable to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, may be submitted to
Ms. Rayhel in the library until March 18th. We appreciate your continued support of this wonderful program.
Thank you!!
Also, the class who collects the most donations
will win an ice cream social!
PTO Important Dates to Remember January 22nd - Sweet Friday “Winter Wonderland” Ongoing - Yankee Candle Fundraiser Ongoing - Schwan’s Fundraiser
Sweet Friday is January 22nd! Our next Sweet Friday is themed Winter Wonderland! Volunteers who love to bake are called upon to donate cupcakes, cookies or brownies each month — let’s see what creative wintry confections you can whip up! To volunteer for baking, go to Sign Up Genius at http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e084caca628a57-20152016 and scroll down to the January event. Volunteers: please remember to write your family name & student’s grade on any non-disposable containers so we may return them to your student’s classroom.
Fall Yankee Candle Fundraiser You can still order Yankee Candle online! St. Francis will receive 40% of your sales. This means that 40% of your sales will go towards your fundraising fee. Just remember to use the School Group Number of 990033226 when ordering. If you have any questions, please contact PTO Fundraising Chair, Mrs. Durell Notz at [email protected].
Schwan’s Fundraiser St. Francis can still earn 5% of your Schwan’s purchase until March! Anyone across the US can order, so feel free to hand out our campaign number to all your friends and family. Simply go online to www.schwans-cares.com/c/22478 or call 1-855-870-7208 and use our campaign number 22478 when placing your order. For questions or help with ordering, please contact Heather at [email protected].
Ongoing Community Fundraising Please visit the PTO Current Events tab on the school website, www.stfas.org, for information on our ongoing fundraising efforts like Labels for Education, Box Tops, Giant A+ Rewards and Target Take Charge of Education. We always welcome new opportunities and partners in fundraising. If you know of a national program or local business that supports schools please contact the PTO Fundraising Chair, Durell Notz at [email protected], with that information.
January 6, 2016
St. Francis of Assisi School Ms. Elizabeth Rayhel School Librarian [email protected]
January 25, 2016.
St. Francis of Assisi School In School Student Registration Form 2016-2017
Due: January 19, 2016
Complete this form and check your intent for next school year, even if you do not plan to return. A form must be completed for each child. For siblings not currently in our school, please view the New Student information below.
RETURNING STUDENT: A $75.00 non-refundable registration fee will be billed to your FACTS Tuition Agreement. If your tuition is scheduled for the 20th, the registration fee will be deducted on February 20, 2016. If your tuition is scheduled for the 5th, the fee will be deducted on March 5, 2016. Please check one: ____ We plan to return. Grade to be enrolled: _________
____ We do not plan to return Reason: ________________________ Parent Signature __________________________________ Date____________________ Please print the information below:
PLEASE DO NOT DETACH NEW STUDENT: List sibling(s) to be registered for the 2016-2017 academic year not currently enrolled in PreK – 8th Pre-K Fee - $175.00 Kindergarten-8th Grade Fee - $325.00 (This includes the $75.00 non-refundable registration) Submit payment with this form Visit the school web site www.stfas.org, tab Admissions, tab Application and Forms, tab Admissions Application and print form
Submit completed Application Form to the school office by January 19, 2016.
___________________________ _______________________ ___________________ Name Grade for 2016-2017 year Date of Birth
___________________________ _______________________ ___________________ Name Grade for 2016-2017 year Date of Birth
