STFOA Newsletter
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
Dear St. Francis of Assisi Families and Community,
Last Thursday, students and staff participated in the annual Great ShakeOut, a national emergency preparedness event that encourages people to practice “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” during an earthquake. During our drill, our incident command team guided students and staff through a simulated earthquake, followed by command center check-ins and accountability with each classroom.
We also had a fantastic Fun Run celebration assembly on Friday, recognizing many accomplishments. We introduced our Spirit Awards, recognized 5B as the highest fundraising class, and KA as the only class with 100% participation. Mr. Stock and I survived getting silly stringed by the top three fundraisers from each grade band and because we also reached our all-school fundraising goal, the Kona Ice Truck will visit later this trimester. Way to go Eagles!
Our next assembly on Tuesday, November 10th will be in honor of Veterans Day. See the blurb further down in the newsletter with more details and a sign up inviting Veterans to join our assembly.
Next Monday, October 26, we will hold our parish listening session at 5:30 pm in Unity Place. This session will review the draft initiatives that will guide the parish over the next five years. Attendance counts toward one volunteer hour for parents/guardians. Thank you in advance for your participation and feedback.
Finally, I look forward to seeing many of you at this Friday’s Harvest Festival on the playground starting at 6pm, and again on Sunday at 10am Mass to hear our beautiful Children’s Choir sing.
Peace,
Mrs. Farewell
Last Thursday, students and staff participated in the annual Great ShakeOut, a national emergency preparedness event that encourages people to practice “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” during an earthquake. During our drill, our incident command team guided students and staff through a simulated earthquake, followed by command center check-ins and accountability with each classroom.
We also had a fantastic Fun Run celebration assembly on Friday, recognizing many accomplishments. We introduced our Spirit Awards, recognized 5B as the highest fundraising class, and KA as the only class with 100% participation. Mr. Stock and I survived getting silly stringed by the top three fundraisers from each grade band and because we also reached our all-school fundraising goal, the Kona Ice Truck will visit later this trimester. Way to go Eagles!
Our next assembly on Tuesday, November 10th will be in honor of Veterans Day. See the blurb further down in the newsletter with more details and a sign up inviting Veterans to join our assembly.
Next Monday, October 26, we will hold our parish listening session at 5:30 pm in Unity Place. This session will review the draft initiatives that will guide the parish over the next five years. Attendance counts toward one volunteer hour for parents/guardians. Thank you in advance for your participation and feedback.
Finally, I look forward to seeing many of you at this Friday’s Harvest Festival on the playground starting at 6pm, and again on Sunday at 10am Mass to hear our beautiful Children’s Choir sing.
Peace,
Mrs. Farewell
