Weekly Howl
St. Francis Catholic School - 10.24.22
SFCS celebrates 26 Years of Growing Together in Faith & Knowledge
Dear SFCS Parents & Friends,
Happy Monday!
It was a busy week for students and weekend for St. Francis families.
On Friday night parents gathered together for the long awaited Lowcountry Soiree. In spite of several rescheduled dates, this social evening finally arrived, and a wonderful time was had by all. Thank you to our FSA co-chairs, Rileigh Knight and Heather Quinn, for spearheading this fun event. Thank you to Lauren Reilley and Sarah Jobbins for coordinating the venue and fabulous food at Fishcamp! (see cover photo and feature below)
A big congratulations to our Junior Volleyball team! On Saturday the team earned the Championship title at the Diocese of Charleston Youth Volleyball Tournament 2022! We are so proud of our Lady Wolves! The Senior Volleyball team had hard fought games with all day play as well. Many thanks to our coaches, parents, students, and Mike Weaver, SFCS Athletic Director, for the time invested in these athletes and this mighty event. It takes a village to get the girls up on time, fed, conditioned, hydrated, and ready to play from 8:30 a.m. throughout the day until close to 6:00 p.m.
Quarter one report cards are ready to go home. Grades will be emailed to parents today, and a hard copy with MAP scores for students in grades K through 8th will go home with the youngest child. Please be sure to check their backpacks!
On Wednesday, October 26 at 2:00 p.m., we will have our Quarter 1 Awards Ceremony in the gym. Students receiving academic honors for Q1 performance will be recognized. Our fall athletes will also be introduced. Parents may attend.
A week from today is our Trunk or Treat event. If you haven't signed up for a parking spot to participate, please click on the link in the Trunk or Treat feature below. The parade of costumes will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the front entrance of the school. Students may not wear costumes that include weapons of any kind, fake blood, or inappropriate content. Costumes should also be modest in nature and coverage. If you have any questions or concerns about the appropriateness of your child's costume, please contact your child's teacher or the school office. Please be sure your student brings an empty bag to collect their treats during the Trunk or Treat event, which will be after the parade.
Here's to a wonderful week ahead!
Yours in Christ,
Andrea Smith, M.Ed., LPC, NCC
Principal
Knights of Columbus - Pumpkin Patch
A heartfelt thank you to the Knights of Columbus for graciously and generously donating pumpkins and setting up a pumpkin patch for all the SFCS students! Grades PreK through 8th enjoyed their time in the KOC Pumpkin Patch on Friday afternoon. Each student picked a special pumpkin to take home. Thank you, Knights of Columbus, for your generosity and support of St. Francis Catholic School! The students had so much fun!!
PreK at the Pumpkin Patch
1st Grade at the Pumpkin Patch
2nd Grade with their pumpkins from the KOC "patch"
3rd Grade pumpkin pickers
4th grade gathered with their pumpkins
5th grade after pumpkin picking
6th grade loves their pumpkins
7th grade picked fabulous pumpkins
8th grade has big plans for their pumpkins
SFCS at the Italian Festival
A very special thank you to Megan Drescher and Theresa McVey for promoting St. Francis Catholic School at the Italian Festival over the weekend! We are beginning our admissions process for new families for the '23.24 academic year and what fabulous representation SFCS had with this mother/daughter dynamic duo! Thank you for sharing the wonderful news of our fantastic school!
SFCS Cross Country Teams!
This past week, the Girls' Cross Country team took home first place in the Middle School Championship Meet at Habersham, while the Boys' team finished in second place overall in the team division! In addition, both cross country teams each had multiple runners finish in the top ten to earn individual medals! We are so proud of our XC runners and SFCS teams! Way to go Wolves!
Junior Volleyball Team - Champs!
The SFCS Junior Volleyball Team took home the gold this past Saturday! The team won the Diocesan Volleyball Tournament in Charleston and were named the champions! Congratulations Lady Wolves on fantastic teamwork and play!
Patriotism
Patriotism: Show respect for your country’s flag, speak respectfully
about government officials, recite the pledge.
Our prayer :
Dear Jesus,
Please bless our country and all those who work hard to lead it.
Thank you for blessing us with many good gifts.
Amen
During October, we are accumulating too many items in our "Lost and Found" bin. Please ask your student to take a look at the selection of clothing, water bottles, and miscellaneous school supplies, that have been gathered this month. The items from the "Lost and Found" bin are put out during all lunches and are also available in the school office. As a reminder, at the end of every month, what isn't claimed is donated or discarded. Thank you for your assistance with keeping our "lost and found" inventory low.
Car Line
Parents and guardians in grades 3 - 8th, please be sure you are snaking through the first section of the parking lot when picking up your student(s) in the afternoon. Many cars are not winding through the parking lot, which results in cars lining up on Beach City Road. In order to avoid this issue, please follow the blue arrows as outlined on the car line diagram above, which illustrates the snaking around pattern in the first section of the parking lot.
Parents and guardians in grades PreK - 2nd should follow the green arrows on the diagram and snake through the parking lot as the barricades have been removed.
Thank you for your cooperation and helping to keep our campus safe!
Q1 Awards Ceremony - Wednesday, October 26
On Wednesday, October 26 at 2:00 p.m., we will have our Quarter 1 Awards Ceremony in the gym. Students receiving academic honors for Q1 performance will be recognized. Our fall athletes will also be introduced. Parents may attend.
Pizza Friday this week!
As a reminder, pizza will be served at all lunches this Friday, October 28, for all those who turned in order forms and paid. The deadline to order was October 21.
Trunk or Treat - October 31
Please click on the link to sign up for a parking space.
SFCS: Trunk or Treat 2022 (signupgenius.com)
Please see the principal's letter above, for details on costumes and parade.
All Saints Day School Mass - November 1
The school Mass will be held on Tuesday, All Saints Day, which is a Holy Day of Obligation. Parents and guardians are invited to attend. Seating for visitors during our school Mass in on the left side of the church. We look forward to seeing you!
Early Dismissal - Friday November 4
Students will be dismissed on Friday, November 4, at 11:30 a.m. There will be no After Care.
Family Dinner and a Movie Night - November 19
The Women of St. Francis will host "Family Dinner and Movie Night" on November 19 in the Family Center! The movie will be Lilies of the Field. Make plans to attend this delightful movie! Admission is free. Pizza, popcorn, and snacks will be available for purchase. We hope to see you there!
Reindeer Run - December 3!
It’s that time of year again! Please join us for the 4th annual Reindeer Run!
5k run/walk for our seasoned runners/walkers and a 1 mile fun run for those 8 and under. A mega buffet catered by the Salty Dog Cafe for all registered runners/walkers to follow.
New this year….not a fan of running/walking, no problem! Join us for a mega breakfast buffet at 9:30am for $15/person.
The first 175 participants to register get a custom St. Francis/Salty Dog Reindeer Run T-Shirt so don’t wait! Forms were emailed on October 11 and are also available in the School Office.
Mr. Dave Klub - Maintenance Director
Mr. Dave Klub - Maintenance Director
SFCS is happy to have Dave Klub as the Maintenance Director serving the school for the last four years. Six years ago, Mr. Klub and his wife, Betsy, moved from Pittsburgh where he worked as a vice president of store operations for 22 years. Dave and Betsy have two children, a son Ben who lives in Boston and a daughter Emily who lives on Hilton Head Island. Dave likes any activity that has to do with the outdoors, especially those that involve water. He and his children like to attend pro football and hockey games, with the goal of seeing every team at least once. Dave is also a Eucharistic Minister for St. Francis by the Sea Catholic Church. We are grateful for Mr. Klub and his commitment to keeping our campus looking beautiful and in working order!
1st Grade
Mrs. Masterton's first grade showed off their creative talents by making pumpkins! We love seeing this fun project in the first and second grade hallway!
4th Grade
The 4th grade students had the option to bring in a painted pumpkin for a contest. The student body was invited to cast a vote for their favorite pumpkin. The winner was the Atlanta Braves pumpkin! It was fun to see all the creative pumpkins on display in Mrs. Watson's classroom!
5th Grade - Career Friday - Mrs. Barbara Smith - Educator
Mrs. Brewster’s 5th Grade Class welcomed Mrs. Barbara Smith to their classroom. Mrs. Smith is a retired teacher with more than 40 years of experience. Her career as an educator has spanned across the United States as well as Japan. The class learned that each of us have our own unique and God given way of learning. Students are blessed with visual, audio, tactile gifts that prepare them to become the best version of themselves. Teachers answer a special calling not only to be scholars in all subject areas, but they are also nurses, referees, guidance counselors, and expert managers. It is a rewarding career and every day is different. Mrs. Smith encouraged each student to consider a career in Education. As an educator, you WILL make a difference in a child’s life. Thank you, Mrs. Smith, for presenting your expertise to the 5th grade class!
MEDIA SCIENCE
Students enjoy receiving their own library card!
PE
Coach Weaver keeps SFCS PE fun with indoor and outdoor activities!
Yearbook Cover Contest
All students interested in submitting artwork to be considered for the 22.23 SFCS yearbook cover, please see information below! We'd love to have you enter the contest! The deadline to enter is October 28!!
ANNUAL FUND
Thank you to all who have given to the SFCS annual fund so far! We are excited that the SFCS faculty and staff have almost reached their goal of 100% participation! The annual fund is one of the most important gifts we ask of our St. Francis community. Gifts to the St. Francis Catholic School Annual Fund provide students access to opportunities that distinguish the SFCS educational, spiritual, and social experiences. Your gift to the SFCS Annual Fund today, will make an impact on the lives of many young people at our school.
Earthquake Safety Drill
This week the students practiced an earthquake safety drill. This is a two-part drill, which went off smoothly. Students did an excellent job with practicing what to do inside the building and outside, in the event of an earthquake!
Athletic Events This Week
Wednesday, October 26 - 6:30 p.m. - Winter Sports' Parent Meeting in the gym
THANK YOU TO OUR BUSINESS SPONSORS SUPPORTING SFCS ATHLETICS!
Mrs. Sweeney is requesting the following materials for her art classes:
empty paper towel rolls
yarn (remnants are ok)
Lowcountry Soiree!
Excellent food, fun, and fellowship were had by all who attended the Lowcountry Soiree at Fishcamp restaurant on Friday evening. Thank you to FSA co-chairs, Heather Quinn and Rileigh Knight, for coordinating this wonderful social event. We are so grateful to our host, Fishcamp restaurant, for serving an amazing spread of heavy hors d' oeuvres, which were delicious! We look forward to the next SFCS social gathering!
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
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Location: 45 Beach City Rd, HHI, SC 29926
Phone: 843-681-6501
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