Dear St. Francis of Assisi Families and Community,

 

This past week offered a perfect snapshot of our St. Francis of Assisi school community.

 

Last night, our 8th grade girls played a hard-fought CYO semifinal soccer match against a formidable opponent, St. John’s. Although St. John’s won, our girls played with class and grit, and we are proud of them.

 

On Sunday, our Children’s Choir, led by our music teacher, Ms. Auxier filled the church with beautiful music at Mass. They brought so much joy to everyone by simply sharing their gifts in service of our parish.

 

And on Friday, we gathered as a whole community for the Harvest Festival, an evening of frights and fun that reminded us how much we enjoy being together.

 

On the field, in church, and in celebration, our students and families show us what it means to live our mission. It is something we do not only here during the school day, but throughout our lives, in every relationship, every interaction we have, and every way we show up. Our mission at St. Francis is to educate the whole person within a Christ-centered, Catholic community that fosters an active faith, promotes academic growth, and empowers all students to think critically, act with purpose, advocate for justice, and serve with compassion. Thank you to our coaches, parents, teachers, parishioners, and every adult who supports our students and our mission.

 

On Monday, November 2, we will celebrate All Souls’ Day, remembering our loved ones who have gone before us. This time of remembrance is a meaningful part of our Catholic Christian tradition, and we invite our families to bring in a picture of their loved one to put in our front display case. Please remember to put your name and homeroom teacher on the back, so we can return the picture to you at the end of the month.

 

Finally, a reminder that this Friday, October 30, is the last day to complete the Parent/Guardian Survey. Thank you to everyone who has already shared their feedback.