Weekly Howl-5.8.23

Happy Monday!

The students had a busy week. Some students finished up their Spring MAP testing, while others continued with final preparations for receiving their First Holy Communion. MIddle school is working hard on International Day as well as the upcoming Stem Fair. All of what May holds indicates this academic year is quickly coming to a close.

This week marks Teacher Appreciation Week. A heartfelt thank you to our faculty who make their job as educators looks so easy. I am grateful for our community of educators who do an amazing job.

Today the students who ordered the '22.23 yearbook, will receive theirs. There are a few yearbooks available for purchase. The cost is $20. Please stop by the School Office if interested in buying a yearbook.

Next Monday, May 15, there will be an informational meeting for parents regarding the Washington, DC trip (April 2024) for rising 7th and 8th graders (current 6th and 7th graders). The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the school library. Please be sure to check the calendar below for more events.

Wishing you a wonderful week!

Blessings,

Andrea

Andrea Smith, M.Ed., LPC, NCC

Principal

This calendar is subject to change. Please check this space weekly.

• Monday, May 8 - Teachers Appreciation Week begins
• Friday, May 12 - Pizza Friday (see feature below); International Day Presentation

• Wednesday, May 17 - Athletic Awards
• Friday, May 19/Monday, May 22 - Celebration of Catholics in Science and Math - Stem Days
• Wednesday, May 24 - May Crowning
• Friday, May 26 - 8th Grade Graduation
• Tuesday, May 30 - Talent Show
• Wednesday, May 31 - Last Day of School - half day - early dismissal; 4Q Awards Presentation; Move Up Day!

Please contact Mrs. Jennifer Kelly (jennifer.kelly@sfcshhi.com) for information or an admissions packet.

Student auditions are scheduled for May 17 for our upcoming Talent Show. The Talent Show is scheduled for May 30.

Don't forget....... if you placed your order for pizza, Pizza Friday is this week!

On Monday, May 15th at 6:00 p.m., there will be an informational meeting for parents regarding the trip to Washington, DC, scheduled for April 2024, for SFCS students who will be in 7th and 8th grade in the '23.24 academic year. The meeting will be held in the library. If you are interested in having your rising 7th and/or 8th grade student participate in the Washington DC trip in April 2024, please plan to attend. The meeting will be less than an hour.

Join the St. Francis Catholic School community at St. Francis by the Sea Catholic Church for School Family Sunday Mass on the following Sundays:

May 21, 2023

We hope to see our families at each monthly Family Sunday Mass! Students should wear their Mass uniforms and dress code shoes. If your student would like to sing in the choir, please meet Mrs. Sweeney by the piano no later than 8:40 a.m. We'd love to have your student participate!

Please mark your calendars for the first annual "Celebration of Catholics in Science and Math" - STEM Fair! On Friday, May 19, students in Middle School will present on Catholic scientists and mathematicians. Students in grades PreK-5th will create and play with STEM projects. On Monday, May 22, students will interact outside launching and watching stomp rockets, and participating in the Rain Gutter Regalia. Please save and bring in empty and clean 2-liter bottles to help the students with their stomp rocket projects. We are also in need of tape, both scotch and masking. Please bring these items to the School Office. Thank you!

Get ready for the SFCS 2023 Talent Show! The students have been working hard on their auditions for this fun evening showcasing the student community's talents. The Talent Show will take place on May 30 with more details to follow!

Our Summer Reading Program for grades K-5th will kick off on May 31! Here is the link to the reading log:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/1i3xchpw2krvrlh/summer%20reading%20log.jpg?dl=0

Read 20 or more books before August 14, 2023 and draw a picture of your favorite book, including the title and author on the back of your reading log. Turn in your reading log with the titles of 20 or more books and drawing on the first day of school, August 14, 2023. Please contact Mrs. Amanda Keefer with questions (amanda.keefer@sfcshhi.com).

Lots of fun was had by the SFCS students, faculty, and staff, during the 1st Annual SFCS Derby Day! Students in grades 1st through 8th had qualifying races throughout the week in PE, for the fastest "jockey" to "run for the roses" for Friday's race. One student from each grade (1st - 8th) competed in the SFCS Derby, while the students, faculty, and staff cheered them on. The winners were: 1st place - Andrew G. (3rd Grade); 2nd place - Noah P. (6th Grade); 3rd place - Warner H. (4th Grade). Congratulations to all the jockeys and their inflatable horses! Next year everyone will be invited to dress up in Derby style on race day.

Many blessings on the 43 communicants below, who made their first Holy Communion this past Sunday. It was a beautiful celebration of Mass and St. Francis By the Sea was filled with family and friends. Many thanks to Mitzi Weaver, Director of Religious Education, Mrs. Karlya Gaherty, 2nd Grade Teacher, and Ms. Natalie Shoeppe, 2nd Grade Assistant for your labor of love and hard work preparing the students for this special day!

Last week, the Bake Club created delicious pastries!

The Garden Club spruced up the flower beds by Memorial Plaza! The students also had time to paint their flowerpots and will begin individual planting. Mrs. Sweeney make learning about plants and flowers fun!

Our official Facebook page is "St. Francis Catholic School". In an effort to consolidate communication, and have one central Facebook page for SFCS families to find announcements and learn about upcoming school events, the "St. Francis Families (St. Francis Catholic School, Hilton Head Island)" Facebook page is now inactive. As a reminder, the use of St. Francis Catholic School, or St. Francis by the Sea names, logos, etc., must be approved before associating any group with either name or SFCS. We appreciate your cooperation and partnership with this important policy and ask you to contact Mrs. Smith for school related requests, and the SFBTS Parish office for church related requests. Please join our school Facebook page! (scroll down to the bottom of the newsletter and click on link)

The School Calendar for 2023-2024 is now available! To view the most recent calendar, please click on the link below. Please note the revision date on the bottom right corner for the most up-to-date calendar as the calendar is subject to change.

Eighth grade has been learning the fine art of painting religious icons.

If you would like to be a part of the FSA community, please contact fsa.sfcs@gmail.com to learn how you may get involved!

💙🤍💛Thank you for celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week with us! The FSA has coordinated a wonderful week ahead. Thank you to our parents, family, and friends, whose generosity will be appreciated by the SFCS teachers this week! 💙🤍💛

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