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Weekly Howl
St. Francis Catholic School - 12.12.2022
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SFCS celebrates 26 Years of Growing Together in Faith & Knowledge
Dear SFCS Parents & Friends,
Here we are at the last week of our academic year. While the students have several days of academics, and preparing for the annual Advent Concert this week, there is much excitement in the classrooms and halls as we continue to prepare for our Savior's birth. Christmas is a beautiful season. It gives us the chance to reflect and appreciate the love and goodness in our lives. May the true meaning of Christmas fill your heart and home with many blessings. "O Come Let Us Adore Him!"
Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year surrounded by those you love!
Peace and blessings,
Andrea
Andrea Smith, M.Ed., LPC, NCC
Principal
Thank you to those who have already given to our Annual Fund! We are thrilled and grateful our SFCS faculty and staff reached 100% participation in this year's giving! As we continue through the season of giving, please consider a gift to SFCS' Annual Fund. Gifts to the Fund provide affordability for families who may otherwise have to pass up a faith-filled educational experience at SFCS. Your gift to the SFCS Annual Fund today, will make an impact on the lives of many young people at our school.
Circumspection
Circumspection: Reflect upon the consequences of your actions.
Our Prayer :
Dear Jesus,
My actions affect myself and others. Please give me the wisdom to think before acting.
Amen
Student Christmas Dress Up Days! - December 12-16
The week of December 12 will be Christmas themed dress up days for all SFCS students.
Monday - December 12 - Christmas Sock Day (uniform top and bottom)
Tuesday - December 13 - Christmas Hat/Scarf Day (uniform top and bottom)
Wednesday - December 14 - School Mass - Mass Uniform
Thursday - December 15 - Christmas or Ugly Christmas Sweater Day (uniform bottom)
Friday - December 16 - Pajama Day and Breakfast with Santa
School Family Sunday Mass Dates
Join the St. Francis Catholic School community at St. Francis by the Sea Catholic Church for School Family Sunday Mass on the following Sundays:
December 18, 2022
January 29, 2023
February 19, 2023
March 19, 2023
April 16, 2023
May 21, 2023
SFCS Christmas Advent Concert - December 15
The SFCS annual Christmas Advent Concert is planned for Thursday, December 15 at 6:00 p.m. in the gym. Please plan to attend this beautiful schoolwide event celebrating Christ's birth.
The 2023 SFCS GALA - SAPPHIRE BALL - January 27
We are excited for our 2023 SFCS Gala on January 27. Sponsorship information was emailed out last week. There are wonderful sponsorship packages to consider. Please contact fsa.sfcs@gmail.com for more information.
Scholastic Book Fair - January 27 - February 3, 2023
Mark your calendar for our Scholastic Book Fair during Catholic Schools Week! All books will be purchased through ewallet (more information to come). We will have preview times set up for each class to filter through and make wish lists. Parents will be able to shop prior to dismissal. We will also host "Pastries for Parents" as part of the book shopping experience! Stay tuned.
School Mass - January 4, 2023
As a reminder, students return from Christmas break on Wednesday, January 4. This is also a Mass day. Please be sure students wear their Mass uniform on their first day back after the new year!
St. Francis Catholic School Facebook Page
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)
Mrs. Tara Anderson - Kindergarten Teacher
Mrs. Anderson graduated from St. Bonaventure University, as a 4-year NCAA student athlete. Mrs. Anderson's strong Catholic faith has always been central to her life. So, after college, receiving a job offer from St. Francis Catholic School was a dream come true! After teaching Pre-K at SFCS for three years, Mrs. Anderson went on to teach in public school, before again returning to SFCS as the kindergarten teacher. Mrs. Anderson feels she is fulfilling her mission and what God has intended for her to do, by teaching in a Christ centered school. Outside of the classroom, Mrs. Anderson enjoys spending time with her family. She loves taking advantage of the beauty and culture Hilton Head Island offers, whether on a boat, at a local festival, at a favorite restaurant, or simply being in her own backyard. We are thankful the Lord has led Mrs. Anderson to SFCS!
1st Grade
The first graders had a special visitor. Mrs. Carroll came to our class to tell us about the Backpack Buddies ministry. First graders will be helping with this wonderful ministry. They made 84 Christmas cards to put in the bag of snacks for the needy children that this ministry helps.
The first graders were busy little elves this week. They made Christmas crafts, and they also made a little elf of themselves.
5th Grade - Oregon Trail Boardgames
Come explore the Oregon Trail! 5th Graders designed their own boardgames as they ventured into the Wild West! Will they find gold? Will their wagon break down? Encounter wild animals? All the kids enjoyed this student driven project as the class wrapped up their study of Westward Expansion.
FINE ARTS
6th Grade Fused Glass Ornaments
The 6th grade class showcased their Christmas creativity through the glass fused ornaments they made.
8th Grade Roaming Gnomes
The 8th grade class had good fun while they continued the tradition of creating roaming gnomes for the Christmas season!
Athletic Events
Basketball*
12/12 – AWAY vs Calvary Day – 5 Jr Boys / 6G / 7B (3 games)
12/13 – HOME vs HHCA – 4G / 5B / 6 Junior Boys
12/19-1/3 – CHRISTMAS BREAK - NO GAMES
1/5 – HOME vs Riverview – 4G / 5B
1/6 – AWAY vs Bolden – 4G / 5B
1/10 – HOME vs HHP – 4 Jr Girls / 5 Jr Boys / 6G / 7B (4 games)
1/12 – AWAY vs HHCA – 4G / 5B / 6 Junior Boys
1/17 – HOME vs JPII – 4G/ 5B
1/19 – AWAY vs CHAA – 5pm - Senior Boys only
1/23 – AWAY vs Riverview – 5G/ 6B – Lady’s Island Middle School
1/24 – HOME vs Colleton Prep – 4 Jr Girls / 5 Jr Boys / 6G / 7B (4 games)
1/26 – HOME vs Bolden – 4G / 5B
2/1 – AWAY vs Cross – 4 Jr G / 5 Jr Boys / 6 Sr Girls / 7 Sr Boys
2/2 – HOME vs CHAA – 4:30G / 5:30B
2/4 (Saturday) – AWAY vs HHP – 9 Junior G / 10 Jr Boys / 11 Senior Girls
2/7 – HOME vs Beaufort Academy – 4:30G / 5:30B – Senior Night
2/9 – AWAY vs HHP – 4G / 5B
2/10 – AWAY vs Lowcountry Montessori (LMS) – 4G / 5B – Suzane Gonzalez
2/15-17 – Middle School Championships – HHP
2/24-26 - Diocesan Tournament – Charleston
*Please check the schedule often as games are subject to change.
THANK YOU TO OUR BUSINESS SPONSORS SUPPORTING SFCS ATHLETICS!
Christmas Cookies
The Bake Club members enjoyed creating and baking Christmas cookies. Parents....ask your student to bake a batch with you during the Christmas break!
FSA NEWS!
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!
SFCS VALUE CARD IS HERE!
ST. FRANCIS CATHOLIC SCHOOL IS ON SOCIAL MEDIA!
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