The Weekly Howl
St. Francis Catholic School - Sunday, October 31
25 Years of Growing Together in Faith & Knowledge
Dear SFCS Parents & Friends,
Happy Halloween,
I hope everyone enjoyed our annual Halloween Parade & Trunk or Treat last Friday! Thank you to the FSA for organizing the event and all the parents that decorated trunks. They were wonderful this year!!!
We will be having our School Mass at our regularly scheduled time this week on Wednesday since All Saints' Day is not obligatory this year because it is on a Monday. The 2nd Grade students will have perform their annual All Saints' Day presentation at Mass on Wednesday.
This Wednesday will also be an opportunity for parents to meet John Paul II Catholic School's principal John McCarthy. He will be in the cafeteria right after drop off to answer any questions you may have about JPIICS and meet some of our family's. If you plan to attend then please email Mrs. Theresa McVey at theresa.mcvey@sfcshhi.com.
Please note on the calendar below that Friday is an 11:30am Dismissal. There will be not Extended Care offered that day.
We had another successful week at SFCS in regards to COVID-19. We currently have no close contacts or positive cases in our community.
We have been seeing a trend lately or more tardiness. Please have your child(ren) dropped of in the morning by 8:00am.
I hope everyone has a safe and happy Halloween this evening!
Sincerely in Christ,
Brian Pope
Principal
Week of 11/1 - 11/7/21: Virtue - PRAYERFULNESS
- All Saints Day!
1pm Zoara the Comfort Dog
3-4:15pm 5th-8th Grade Bake Club
Wednesday, November 3rd
8am Coffee with the JP2 Principal - SFCS Cafeteria
10am Mass All Saints Day Presentation
- Happy Birthday Mrs. Burke!
- Happy Birthday Mrs. Chandler!
- 10:30am: School Assembly
- 11:30am: Dismissal
Sunday, November 7th
- Parish Ministry Fair after 9:00 & 10:30 Masses
- Confirmation students selling Advent Candles & Wreaths after all Masses
Pre-K
Kindergarten
1st Grade
6th Grade Social Studies
7th Grade Social Studies
Quiet on the set, please! 7th graders busy directing and acting out their roles in the Renaissance and Reformation unit assessment!
Boxes of Joy
National Shake-Out Day
SFCS Represented at the Chili Cook-Off
Halloween Parade 2021
Thank you Blanca Martinez, for the festive balloon art!
Coach's Corner
First ever “Walk of Champions…With the song “We are the Champions” blaring through the school’s PA system, we honored our senior and junior volleyball teams, plus two of our cross country medalists, with a new school tradition. Our “Champions” walked the school hallways with their trophies and medals while the entire SFCS student body and staff cheered and high-fived the players! It was so neat to see the looks on the younger students’ faces while their athletic heroes smiled and walked past them with their BIG trophies! SFCS Wolf Spirit was shining brightly on Tuesday.
SFCS Basketball Developmental Program Signups…our program is in its second year and geared for kids in pre-k through 4th grade. Since Upward Basketball is definitely a “no-go” again this year, there will be limited options on the island for young hoopsters this winter. Our Saturday morning program is fast-paced and a fun way for kids to learn some basic basketball skills while also having the opportunity to play some small-sided games. We hope that you’ll consider joining us again this January and February. Due to safety precautions, program space will be limited. Click on the link to print out a copy of the Registration Packet.
Looking for Assistant to the AD…need an adult to help manage and supervise the gym on HOME game nights. Due a lack of coaches, I will be coaching both Senior Basketball teams this year…it’s the reality of the situation in order to have (4) basketball teams this season. This person would oversee gym operations and various parent volunteers on game nights from 3:30-6:30/7pm. If interested, please email me at mweaver@sfcshhi.com.
Join the Official School Facebook page…stay connected through pictures and commentary on all the latest happenings with our school teams. Any upcoming special events will be posted here as well. So please join our Facebook page today!!
Virtue of the Week - PRAYERFULNESS
The Virtue for next week is PRAYERFULNESS
Maintain a spirit of stillness with your body, mind, and heart while praying.
Participate in the Sacraments regularly, create a place of prayer in your home.
Our Prayer:
I desire to have You as my best friend. Give me a desire to spend time with You each day,
as I do with my friends. Help me always to put You first in my life, even when I am busy.
Amen.
November Aftercare Projections
Middle School Proverbs Living Museum- November 16
5th Grade Play- Character Matters Too!- November 30
Reindeer Run- Saturday December 11
The run is a 5K and will begin and end in the parking lot of the PE building. All runners and walkers are welcome to participate. Times will be kept for the more competitive runners!
A mega breakfast buffet to follow catered by the Salty Dog Cafe for all participants, including an omelet and carving station! The first 125 runners to sign up will get a custom St. Francis/Salty Dog 2021 Reindeer Run t-shirt!
Registration and payment must be completed and turned in by Friday, November 12th.
Please pay by cash, check, or credit card in the school office.
- $30/individual or $100/family of 4 or more
Below are two sports waivers that must be completed for all participants. You can turn them in to the office or bring them the morning of the run.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Megan Drescher at meganmdrescher@gmail.com
Click the link below to sign up!
What is the Parental Refundable Tax Credit?
This refundable income tax credit is available for parents or guardians of exceptional needs students who pay the student's tuition at an eligible school. Credits are approved on a first come, first served basis and are capped to a certain amount.
The SC Department of Revenue will begin accepting applications on Jan. 18, 2022 at 8:30am. Click below for submission instructions.
Confirmation Class Stewardship Fundraiser
Where Can I Find That?
Friday, October 22nd: November Aftercare Projections, Trunk or Treat, Reindeer Run, Parental Refundable Tax Credit, Pottery Jam, Tommy Hilfiger Uniform Sale
Sunday, October 17th: Cheerleading Documents, Flu Vaccine Clinic, Trunk or Treat, Reindeer Run, Pottery Jam
Monday, October 11th: Basketball Documents, Yearbook Cover Contest, SAFE Environment Plan, Trunk or Treat, Pottery Jam Date, Land's End Uniform Sale
St. Francis Catholic School
Email: school@sfcshhi.com
Website: sfcshhi.com
Location: 45 Beach City Rd, HHI, SC 29926
Phone: 843-681-6501
Facebook: facebook.com/sfcshhi