The Weekly Howl
St. Francis Catholic School - Friday, November 5th
25 Years of Growing Together in Faith & Knowledge
Dear SFCS Parents & Friends,
It was a great beginning of November this week at St. Francis Catholic School!
The 2nd grade students did a wonderful job with their All Saint's Presentation after Mass on Wednesday! Thank you to Mrs. Gaherty & Mrs. Schoeppe for preparing the students and the parents did a wonderful job with the costumes!
Don't forget to change your clocks this weekend! It is Fall Back and we will all get an extra hour of sleep on Saturday night!
The annual Parish Ministry Fair is this Sunday in the Family Center after the 9:00am and 10:30am Masses. Stop by, grab a donut and check out all the wonderful opportunities our Parish offers in growing in our faith together as well as to serve the members of our community! Stop by the SFCS table and say hello!
Next Thursday is Veteran's Day! It will be a patriotic Spirit Day were students may come to school in red, white, blue or flag themed clothing. We are asking for a minimum $2.00 dollar donation that will go towards the Wounded Warrior Foundation. Spirit Wear dress code policies still apply.
Every year SFCS conducts surveys for parents, faculty and students to provide input that will be used in development of our school's strategic improvement plan. Your participation is requested and greatly needed to assist SFCS to grow and improve. Please click the link below and select St. Francis Catholic School. Thank you for your time!! and input!
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
Sincerely in Christ,
Brian Pope
Principal
Week of 11/8 - 11/14/21: Virtue - RESPECT
Happy Birthday Mrs. McVey!
3-4:15pm 4th Grade Bake Club
3-4:30pm Senior Girls Basketball Practice
4:15-6pm Senior Boys Basketball Practice
- Beta Club Meeting in the Library
- 3-4:30pm Senior Girls Basketball Practice
4:15-6pm Senior Boys Basketball Practice
3-4:30pm Senior Girls Basketball Practice
4:15-6pm Senior Boys Basketball Practice
Happy Birthday Mrs. Fitzgibbons & Dr. Burckart!!!
Patriotic Spirit Wear Day
3-4:30pm Senior Girls Basketball Practice
4:15-6pm Senior Boys Basketball practice
Saturday, November 13th
Sunday, November 14th
- Parish Ministry Fair
Kindergarten
2nd Grade
The Saints Go Marching In!
4th Grade Science Lab
5th Grade
8th Grade English Honors I
IXL Summer Slam
Zoara the Comfort Dog
First Quarter Assembly
Merit Award Recipients
Honor Award Recipients
Principal's Honor Award Recipients
Girls Cross Country
Boys Cross Country
Junior Girls Volleyball
Coach's Corner
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 below to print out a copy of the Registration Packet.
Searching for Boys’ and Girls’ Head Soccer Coaches for the spring…the soccer season is only March and April. Without a field here on campus, practices are at Barker Field and our games are at local schools. It’s a lot of fun getting back outside with the kids after the cold winter months! Please email me at mweaver@sfcshhi.com if you are interested.
Looking for help during HOME BASKETBALL NIGHTS…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 - RESPECT
Be respectful in words and actions towards
people, places, and things.
OUR PRAYER
Dear Jesus,
Help me to show reverence to people who are in authority over
me as I would to You. And help me give all persons the honor
they deserve as Your unique creations.
Amen.
PARENT SURVEY - Catholic Identity Program Effectiveness
Middle School Proverbs Living Museum- November 16
5th Grade Play- Character Matters Too!- November 30
SFCS’s First Annual Christmas Tree Festival!- December 5
Each grade will decorate a creatively-themed 4ft Christmas tree to be auctioned at our first annual Christmas Tree Festival! This event is open to all!
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!
Confirmation Class Stewardship Fundraiser this Sunday!
JPIICS Announcements
- The Edwin McCain concert has been postponed due to weather. A Spring 2022 date will be announced soon.
- John Paul II Catholic School and the Diocese of Charleston is hosting a Coffee and Conversations event with state legislators on Friday, November 12 at 10:00pm. Catholic school parents are invited to share their experiences. RSVP’s are required. (see flyer attached)
- Sunday, November 14 is our annual Open House. The event starts promptly at 12:00. Families can attend the SGG Mass in the Athletic Center at 11:00am.
Where Can I Find That?
Sunday, October 31st: Basketball Development League Packet, November Aftercare Projections, Save the Date (MS Proverbs Living Museum & 5th Grade Play), Reindeer Run, Refundable Tax Credit, Confirmation Fundraiser, JPII Open Houses
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
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