Greetings St. Francis of Assisi Families and Community,

At St. Francis, our mission is clear: 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." This is our guiding principle for all of us who are a part of the St. Francis family.

This mission comes alive every day through our Student Learning Expectations (SLEs), which calls our students- in classrooms, at recess, in the hallways, at Mass, and during gym assemblies- to their best selves. Our SLEs are captured in the acronym C.A.R.E.:

• Christ-centered
• Active learners
• Responsible citizens
• Effective communicators

While many of us are familiar with these expectations, I'm excited to explore them more deeply in the coming weeks. Together, we'll examine how and why we use C.A.R.E. to not only enhance our students' educational experiences but also to form them into compassionate, engaged citizens who make a positive difference—whether in our building, on the pitch, at home, or in their neighborhoods.

We as a community, work together to strengthen these values in our students, so they will carry them forward throughout their lives in serving the common good.

This Week's Safety Updates:

• We welcomed our new parent members, Mrs. Stephanie Hanley and Mr. Chris Duque, to our Safety Committee this week. Welcome and thank you for joining the committee in our continued efforts for our school’s safety and security here at St. Francis.
• This Friday, October 24 is our Annual Harvest Fest! We are looking forward to a fun and safe event this year. Please remember, fire pits of any kind, or alcohol are not allowed on campus. Thanks for your cooperation.
• The Harvest Fest will be staffed with parent volunteers as well a paid officer. All personnel will be clearly marked in hi-vis security vests and circulating.