Week of September 30 - October 4

Good afternoon, Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic School Parents. Thank you for attending the Back to School Night last Tuesday night. What a great night to meet your teachers and learn about their expectations.

On September 30th, we will have a free dress day. Just a friendly reminder, please check the dress code and always dress for success.
New This Week

• Starting October 1, 2024 we will be accepting coats, socks, underwear, hygiene items, or other clothing to be donated to the Bethlehem Inn. They informed me that they are in desperate need of men’s clothing items and hygiene items, but will accept any gently used clothing.

• Golf Tournament - Volunteers needed for St. Francis' 2nd Annual Golf Tournament! Scan the QR code to signup today! 

• Mark your calendar! Harvest Festival is coming October, 11, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:30. We need volunteers to make this Harvest Festival a success. See the flyer below to purchase tickets. Here is the link for the signup genius to volunteer at the Harvest Festival.

• Littlefoot run: Grades K - 5 join BPRD and Central Oregon Running Club (CORK) on October 2nd for this classic event! Runners will participate in races of varying lengths (depending on age group) and will get a chance to run with high school cross-country athletes. Register before the race near the concession stand walkway, closest to the Yellow Field. Be sure to dress for the weather. Registration is 3:00 - 3:30. Race time is 3:35 See flyer below.

Athletics

• Middle School’s next cross country meet is on October 3rd at 1:00 pm for girls and 1:30 pm for boys at Pine Nursery.

• Volleyball has their first match on October 4th 4:00 pm at the Bend International School.

• Middle School Boys Basketball signup deadline is approaching. We have four boys signed up. The Parks and Recreation would like us to have a total of eight players. If we do not reach eight players they will find a place for our players or find players to fill out our team. Here is the link.

Volunteer Opportunities

• The Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) is looking for volunteers to teach or lead this ministry on Sundays during the 10:00 mass. The time spent volunteering for this ministry will count toward your volunteer hours for the school. Please email me and I will pass your information on to the leader of this ministry.

• We need a parent volunteer to take on the role of Athletic Director. Please email me if you are interested in this position: [email protected].

Scouts

• Join St. Francis's Cub Scout Pack and give your child the opportunity to develop strong character, leadership skills, and a sense of community. Scouting instills values that guide them to make ethical decisions, all while having fun and building friendships. Help your child grow into a responsible leader and citizen by joining our Pack today. Scan the QR code below to get started!  Contact: Ramiro Palmar 407-376-7272

Fundraising

• Willamette Valley Pies are being sold for the 7/8th grade trip to Washington DC deadline for orders is October 14. If you would like to order contact Mr. Lee. See attached Flyer.

Community

• Chess club for grades 4 through grades 8 will begin after school on September 30 and end at 4:00 pm. Megan Smolich is supervising this activity and will escort the students to the gym doors at the end of the club.

• Mark your calendars October 25th - Family Game Night. Parish families will be invited to join us for this activity. Dinner provided for by the Knights of Columbus. $8 per person or $30 per family.

General Information

• Please submit photos of any veterans in your family to be displayed at an event during school on November 12th. Email photos to [email protected]. More information to follow.

• I apologize for any inconvenience. It was brought to my attention that neckties were inadvertently left off of the dress code. Because neckties are part of the uniform for sale on the Lands End website and as part of our uniform, I will be changing this part of the dress code to allow neckties to be worn.

Important dates:

September 30th - Free Dress Day
October 3rd - Picture Day
October 4th - Spirit Day
October 11th – Inservice day no school
October 11th - Harvest Festival
October 14th - 18th - Book Fair
October 17th and 18th - Parent-Teacher Conferences (No School)
October 25th - Family Game Night 6:00 - 8:00
October 31st - Trunk or Treat
November 8th – ½ day Inservice day and Grandparent’s Day
November 11th - Veteran’s Day No school
December 6th - Bingo Night
January 17th – will be a full day
First Communion Date: May 3 at 10:00 am candidates arrive 1 hour prior to mass 27th Street Church
Confirmation Date: May 4 at 3:00 pm candidates arrive 1 hour prior to mass 27th Street Church

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at [email protected] or call me at 541-382-4701.

Volunteer Handbook

Volunteer Driver Form

Parent/Student Handbook

Medicine Authorization Form

Dress Code

Spirit Day / Free Dress Day

Willamette Valley Pies

Chesterton Academy Bishop Letter of Support

Littlefoot Run Flyer

Family Game Night

Harvest Festival