Week of October 14 - 18

Good afternoon, Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic School Parents. I hope everyone will have a great time at the Harvest Festival. Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend this year. It sounds like a great community event with a lot of fun family activities planned.
 
New This Week
 

• Reminder no school on Thursday, October 17th, and Friday, October 18th, this week due to parent-teacher conferences

 

• Per Bend Parks and Recreation: If you are still looking to join the Saint Francis Middle School Basketball Team, then they need to contact the BPRD front desk (541-389-7275) and give the customer service team the activity and section number (303425-06) if there are spots available then they’ll take the registration. Keep in mind, there’s no way for them to dictate which kids get in and don’t, this is on a first come/first serve basis.

 

• Halloween Costume Guidelines:

 

1. You will need to make a connection between your costume and a Saint.
2. Please do not send students with inflatables or masks to wear during school. 
3. No weapons or gory/scary costumes.
4. No witch or wizard costumes.
5. Make sure that your student wears regular school footwear with their costume.
6. No accessories or items that have the potential to break.
7. Please no makeup.
8. Make sure that the costume follows the school dress code.
9. A bag or container to collect their candy.

 
•   Trunk or Treat will start at 2:30 – 3:00 pm. If you are setting up a trunk, please be at the
    school between 2:00 and 2:15 to setup. I apologize for the confusion. See attached flyer for
    details.
 
•   We need a volunteer who can supervise the Chess Club on Monday afternoons 3:15 to 4:00 
 
•   We're excited to bring back the Charleston Wrap Fundraiser this holiday season. It's a great
    way to check off some of those people on your list. Keep an eye out for the catalog in a
    couple of weeks. The fundraiser will run from October 28th - November8th! 
 
•   We started our community service project October 1, 2024. We are 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.
 
•   Family Game Night, October 25, 2024, 6:00 - 8:00 pm in the school gym. Dinner provided by
    the Knights of Columbus. The cost is $8 per person or $ 30 per family. Bring your favorite
    board game or card game. Parish families are also invited to this event. Deadline to register
    is October 18th!
 
•   Grandparents/Special Person’s Day will be on Friday, November 8th. Please see attached flyer
    for more information. If you have a grandparent/special person joining us, please fill out the
    attached flyer and send it back to the main office. Volunteers and food donations are needed
    to make this event a success. Please scan the QR code on the flyer to sign up.
 
•   Due to construction delays we will be moving the book fair to November 12th to November
    18th.
 
•   Inventerprise submissions are being accepted October 1, 2024, to January 8, 2025. See
    attached flyer and STEM newsletter.
 
Athletics
 
•   Middle School’s next cross-country meet is 10:00 am October 18th at Juniper Hills Park, Madras
 
•   Volleyball has their last home game on October 14th 4:00 pm at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic
    School Gym. Please come and cheer them on.
 
•   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.
 
•   If you are interested in a volunteer opportunity, then we have a position for you. The school
    needs help with supervision during lunch and lunch recess. If you can help, please email me at 
    [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 after school every Monday ending at 4:00 pm. Mrs.
    Sipila is supervising this activity until a replacement can be found, 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.
     Deadline to register is October 18th.
 
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.
 
Important dates:
 
October 17th and 18th - Parent-Teacher Conferences (No School)
October 24th – Family Rosary 6:00 pm in Sister Ignacia’s Room
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
November 12th - 15th - Book Fair
November 14th - Family Rosary 6:00 pm in Sister Ignacia’s Room
November 25 - 29: No School - Thanksgiving Break
December 6th - Bingo Night
December 19 - Christmas Music Program 6:00 pm
December 23 - January 3: Christmas Break
 
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
 
Family Game Night
 
Inventerprise
 
STEM Newsletter
 
Grandparents or Special Person Day Flyer
 
Trunk or Treat Flyer