Wolf Weekly

Prayer of St. Francis

Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace.
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury, pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
where there is sadness, joy.

O, Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console;
to be understood as to understand;
to be loved as to love;
For it is in giving that we receive;
it is in pardoning that we are pardoned;
it is in dying that we are born again to eternal life.

Please check our St. Francis Athletics Calendar on our school website for sports details!

School Division calendar for the 2024- 2025 school year.

St. Francis School Event Calendar

• December 8 Second Sunday of Advent - PEACE (light the 2nd purple candle)
• December 9 Term 1 Honour Roll Certificates sent home
• December 9-11 Gr. 9 RCMP Anti-Bullying Presentation
• December 9 & 11 Grade 9 Mock Interviews
• December 10 Advent Mass @ St. Mary’s - 10:30 AM led by 6-1
• December 10 Term 1 Christian Spirit Awards @ Advent Mass
• December 12 National Day of Prayer in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples
• December 12 Christmas Formal School Dance for all students (support our local Food Bank)
• December 12 P.O.D. - Youth Ministry @ Sacred Heart 7:00-9:00 PM
• December 13 NO SCHOOL - Professional Development Day for staff

We believe that nurturing our students' spiritual growth is just as important as their academic development. That's why each week, during our morning announcements we dedicate a spot called Faith Fact Friday, where our students learn and reflect on key aspects of their faith.

This weekend, marks the second week of Advent, which represents Peace. We are reminded that because of Jesus, we are able to experience a Christmas free of turmoil and chaos. He offers us peace through the Advent season.

Dance, Dazzle, Snack, and Celebrate! 🎄✨ 🌟 Students are invited to dress up in their Christmas formal attire (if they have it) and enjoy a night of fun with music, memories captured by the 360Timeless Photo Booth, and tasty treats for purchase. Coats and phones will be securely checked but accessible for parent contact/pickup arrangements. See you there!

This week, we are thrilled to highlight the amazing work of Franco and his family in our Wolf Weekly. Inspired by our school’s #InspiredToServe theme and the Division Faith Theme, Inspired by Christ to Encounter, Nurture, and Serve, Franco took action to support Jasper residents recovering from this summer’s devastating forest fires.

With determination and compassion, Franco, along with his sibling, embarked on an unforgettable journey to help those in need. In just two weeks, they collected an incredible 38 boxes of supplies and delivered them to the Jasper community on November 8, 2024. Along the way, they witnessed both the beauty of nature and the heartbreaking destruction caused by the fires, gaining a deeper understanding of service and resilience.

We are so proud of the impact Franco and his family have made and are inspired by how they have lived out our faith theme. Their story reminds us of the power of small actions fueled by big hearts. Thank you for being an example of hope and service! 🌟

#InspiredToServe #WolfPride

Today, our Grade 6-5 students, led by Mrs. Cote, brought the spirit of Advent to the residents of Aspen Ridge Seniors Home as part of their Religion Faith Walk. With joyful hearts, the students sang Christmas carols for and with the residents, spreading holiday cheer. They also shared beautifully crafted Advent cards they made in Religion class, sparking smiles and heartfelt conversations.

This meaningful visit was a testament to our school’s #InspiredToServe theme, reminding us of the joy that comes from nurturing connections and bringing light to others during Advent.

A heartfelt thank you to parents for your support and encouragement as our students grow in their faith journey. Together, we continue to build a community that serves with love and compassion. 🌟

#InspiredToServe #FaithInAction

At St. Francis of Assisi, we’re committed to creating an engaging, student-centered learning environment. This year, our focus is on enhancing student engagement through strategies that foster active participation and critical thinking. During Professional Development Days, teachers are building their toolkit with Total Participation Techniques (TPT), designed to involve every student in meaningful learning. Look for upcoming highlights of these techniques in action, with photos from our classrooms! This week's highlight photos are from grade 9 SKILLS Alberta.

The 3rd Annual Edmonton Archdiocese ELEVATE Youth Retreat led by FacetoFace Ministries will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Sherwood Park on Saturday, January 25, 2026. OLPH Parish is located at 13 Brower Drive, Sherwood park AB.

Elevate is a Youth Retreat for grades 6-8! Come to encounter the Lord, have fun, and be empowered to become a modern-day saint!

The conference includes lots of fun, keynote talks, praise and worship, Adoration, and more.

Registration fee includes lunch, all supplies and activities and covers the cost to bring in FacetoFace Ministries.

Early Bird Registration Deadline with payment is Friday December 13, 2024. (Early Bird price $40, After December 13 price is $50)

Doors open for check in at 9:15 am

Retreat 9:30 am - 4:15 pm

(Parent/Guardian/Group Leader must sign child in and out)

Options for payment are:

• EFT to OLPH.etransfer@caedm.ca with "Child's Name - Youth Conference" typed in the note.
• Pay in person with Cash/Cheque/Debit/Credit Card at OLPH Parish Office.
• Mail cheque payable to OLPH Parish to 13 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park AB, T8H 1Y7 (write "Child's Name - Youth Conference" on the bottom of cheque)

Sign up link: https://ourladyofperpetualhelpsp.flocknote.com/signup/151904

Reminder that statements for school fees have been emailed out.

1. Access PowerSchool through the Parent Portal.

2. Sign in using your POWERSCHOOL Username & Password.

3. Click on the link "School Fees & Forms" located on the left-hand side

4. Methods of payment include Visa, Visa Debit, MasterCard and Debit MasterCard only.

Mandatory School Fees:

CTS/Options Fee - $20 This fee supports the delivery of Option Classes for all grade levels

School Council - PAC (Parent Council) Fee - $35 This fee supports year-end field trips, activities, and special projects etc. for all grade levels to support student life

Lockes & Lockers Fee - $5 This fee covers the locker and 1 lock rental. Non-refundable. If the lock is lost and needs to be replaced there will be an additional fee charged

Grade 9 Farewell Fee - $10 (Grade 9 students only) This fee supports the celebration of our graduating Grade 9 students

Band Instrument Maintenance Fee - $150 (Grade 7-9 only)

Extra-Curricular Fees:

Athletics

Badminton - $30

Cross Country Running Club - $30

Sports Development - $25

Jr Teams - $75

Sr Teams - $175

Ski Club

Canyon - $110-$310 (Depending on Package Selected)

Nakiska - $120-$130 (Depending on Package Selected)

The 2024/2025 RDCRS Student Information Update Form has been sent out to all parents. This form needs to be completed every year, even if there are no changes. This is a legal document that is required by Alberta Education. Please check your email for the link or go to your powerschool account using the web browser and click the SchoolEngage tab. The link for powerschool can be found on our St. Francis website. If you are not able to sign into your powerschool account please contact the school and we can reset your password.