SFCS Weekly Howl - 4.8.24
SFCS celebrates 27 Years of Growing Together in Faith & Knowledge
Dear SFCS Parents & Friends,
Welcome back from Easter break! I hope your family had a beautiful Easter celebration.
We are excited for the partial solar eclipse expected to begin in our area just before 2:00 p.m. today, with the maximum exposure around 3:10 p.m. For the safety of our student's unprotected eyes communication was sent out yesterday about the 2:00 p.m. early dismissal this afternoon. We are supporting a parent's decision for an earlier check out of their student(s). Please contact the School Office if you plan to check out your child(ren) prior to 2:00 p.m. Aftercare will be offered today, however, students will not go outdoors until 4:30 p.m. Please refer to yesterday's communication for all the details.
This week begins the countdown of our remaining seven weeks until 8th grade graduation and the end of our 2023.24 academic year. We have much ground to cover in a short amount of time. This includes, the upcoming 7th/8th Grade DC Trip, House competitions, the celebration of two more School Family Masses, International Day and the Americana Celebration, Spring MAP testing, athletic competitions, athletic banquet, First Holy Communion, 8th Grade Confirmation, 4th Quarter Academic Awards, the Talent Show, the 8th grade Send Off, and graduation. It is easy for the students to get restless during these busy weeks in the spring leading up to the end of the school year, but every student should strive to finish their 4th quarter academically strong! Let us continue to partner together to be sure your student(s) recognizes the importance of academics first.
Wishing you a terrific week ahead!
Blessings,
Andrea
Andrea Smith, M.Ed., LPC, NCC
Principal
**FOR INFORMATION ON ATHLETICS, PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO THE ATHLETICS SECTION. Due to changes impacting practice or competitions that may occur, please be sure you follow the email communication you receive from the coaches. That information will be the most current. **
April 8 - Solar Eclipse - 2:00 p.m. Early Dismissal
April 9 - Bake Club
Parent Meeting for DC Travellers
April 10 - Schoolwide Rosary
April 11 - 14 - 7/8th Grade DC Trip
April 16 - Bake Club
April 18 - Tentative Piano Concert with International Piano Contestant
April 21 - School Family Mass - St. Francis By the Sea Catholic Church
April 23 - No Bake Club
April 25 - International Day - 7th grade - Countries Around the World; PreK-8th Americana Celebration
April 30 - Bake Club
Please be sure to check your closets and drawers for missing items. Our lost and found pile is growing!
MIDDLE SCHOOL TRIP TO DC - Parent Meeting - April 9
There will be a final parent meeting on Tuesday, April 9, at 6:00 p.m. in the School Library. Please make plans to attend this important meeting.
ENROLLMENT for the 2024.25 Academic Year
Enrollment for 2024-25 school year is now open! Current families may continue with their enrollment process for their student and siblings. We look forward to welcoming back each student in our Wolf family and welcoming new families! Please contact the school office for more information. (843) 681-6501.
SCHOOLWIDE ROSARY - April 10
The students, faculty and staff will participate in a schoolwide Rosary on April 10, praying for our School Community and the mission of Catholic education. Please join us at 8:15 a.m. from your home as we pray together.
FINANCIAL AID - Application Deadline is May 1
Financial Aid applications for the '24.25 academic year should be completed through your FACTS account. The application deadline is May 1.
WEEKLY SCHOOL MASS - SIGN UP FOR USHERS/GREETERS
We would love to have you serve as an usher/greeter at our Weekly School Mass,. We have two slots available each week. Please click on the link below to reserve your date/time for the remaining school year during January - May 2024. We are grateful for your gift of time.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084FA4AC2BA3FACE9-46679241-weekly
MONTHLY SCHOOL FAMILY MASS DATES
April 21, 2024
May 19, 2024
PARENT VOLUNTEERS - TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Are you new to SFCS or have free time and are searching for ways to get involved at SFCS? There are many opportunities for parents to get involved at our school. Opportunities to consider are:
- FSA (meetings, committees, events, Spirit Store)
- In individual classrooms (reading, tutoring, etc.)
- During lunch
- Athletics and athletic events (Coaching, concessions, gate admissions, etc.)
- Weekly School Mass Greeter
- School events (i.e. Middle School Dance planning and decorating, Advent Concert, field trips, International Day - Salute to America Show, 8th Grade graduation)
- Fundraising efforts (Pottery Jam, FSA sponsored Gala, Athletics)
- Uniform Closet
- Summer - distribution of classroom materials and supplies
Contact Mrs. Smith for more information (andrea.smith@sfcshhi.com). All parents must go through a background clearance through the Diocese of Charleston. Please contact the School Office for information on the background screening process. Together we can make a difference!
SFCS SPIRIT SHOP
Come visit the SFCS Spirit Shop!
FSA ISLAND DISCOUNT CARDS!
The Island Discount Card provides discounts at a variety of businesses on the Island. Each card is $25 or buy four get one free. Cards may be purchased from the School Office by check made out to SFCS or online through Hometown Ticketing. To purchase online, please click here SFCS ISLAND DISCOUNT CARDS. There is a small surcharge for processing when purchasing online. Thank you for supporting SFCS through the purchase of an Island Discount Card!
BETA CLUB - MEETING
Beta Club will meet on Wednesday, April 10 during the middle school lunch. All members should plan to bring their lunch to the school library for this meeting.
HOUSES
St. Adjutor
St. Sebastian
St. Joan of Arc
St. Nicholas
Academic Competition - 4.11.24
Middle School students who are not travelling to Washington, DC will participate in an academic competition among the Houses on Thursday, April 11. Students should wear their House t-shirts.
Students Serving at the Principals' Retreat Mass Enjoy a Pizza/Ice Cream Party
Just before Easter break, students who served during the special Diocesan Principals' Retreat Mass or participated in the choir, were treated to a pizza and ice cream party by Mrs. Smith. Thank you, students for committing your time to this special Mass and representing SFCS with excellence! You did an amazing job! 💙🤍💛
PRACTICE AND GAME SCHEDULES
Week of 4.8.24:
Monday, April 8 - No outdoor practices today
Tuesday, April 9 - Girls Soccer practice at Chaplin Field - 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Golf Team practice - Sea Pines Country Club - 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 10 - Girls Soccer practice at Chaplin Field - 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 11 - Golf Team practice - Sea Pines Country Club - 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
🐴EQUESTRIAN - SFCS RIDING SHOW TEAM 🐴
The SFCS Riding Show Team will participate in a competition at Moss Creek Stables on Saturday, April 13. The event begins at 8:00 a.m. Good luck to all the riders from the Wolf pack!
⚽SOCCER⚽
Congratulations to the Girls' Soccer team for winning against Patrick Henry, 10-0, on March 26. Way to go Lady Wolves!
SOCCER GAMES
April 17 at John Paul II, 4 p.m.
April 23 at Hilton Head Prep, 4 p.m.
April 25 vs. Hilton Head Prep at Chaplin Field, 4 p.m.
April 26 -May 1 - Cross Schools Tournament, Schedule TBA
May 2 at Coast Home School, time TBA
2023.2024 ATHLETIC SPONSORS
Thank you to our Athletic Sponsors for the 2023.24 academic year. We are grateful for your support!
Do you have any news about alumni from SFCS? If so, please contact Andrea Smith (andrea.smith@sfcshhi.com) with information to share. Please include the year of SFCS graduation.
St. Francis Catholic School, a ministry of St. Francis By the Sea Catholic Church, partners with several of the Parish ministries. Please refer to this section of the Weekly Howl for information and events of those ministries who have a partnership with our school.
St. Francis Thrift Shop - Volunteer Opportunities
The St. Francis Thrift Shop is looking for volunteers to work in the store. Any amount of time you can give the SF Thrift Shop will fit your availability into a schedule. Interested volunteers should contact Eleanor Bell, Embell31@outlook.com.
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