Weekly Howl-1.23.23
St. Francis Catholic School
SFCS celebrates 26 Years of Growing Together in Faith & Knowledge
Dear SFCS Parents & Friends,
We have inched a bit more around the sun, bringing us back to Monday and the start of another week at school. Report cards for the second quarter will go out today. Please accept my apology for the delay with the sending of your student's grades.
I am delighted to announce that we have two new faces on our campus! Elissa Byrd and Carol Ryan have joined the SFCS team, serving as math interventionists. Elissa will work with students in grades 1st - 5th, and Carol will work with students in grades 6th - 8th. Both Elissa and Carol will be on campus from 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. each day. We are grateful for the opportunity to have these experienced interventionists supplementing students with math skills. We are also hoping to have a reading interventionist for grades 1st - 5th, join our team in the coming weeks. Please join us in praying for the right person to fill this important role.
Yesterday we hosted an Open House for new families. In spite of competing with rainy weather and football game playoffs, we had many prospective families tour our campus, meet with teachers, and learn about the quality Catholic education we offer. Next year we will expand our open house to include parent panels, student representatives, student choir, and more. Thanks to the faculty and staff who committed time on a Sunday to help showcase our school with excellence! We are preparing for re-enrollment to open up for our current families on February 1.
We are looking forward to celebrating Catholic Schools Week next week, which will begin with our Family Mass on Sunday, January 29. Please plan on joining us for Mass at 9:00 a.m., followed by Fellowship Sunday in the Family Center for donuts and coffee.
Have a fabulous week!
Blessings,
Andrea
Andrea Smith, M.Ed., LPC, NCC
Principal
Humility
Humility: Acknowledge the accomplishments of others. Look honestly at your own strengths and weaknesses.
Our Prayer :
Dear Jesus,
Help me to be honest about my strengths and weaknesses. May you be glorified in everything I do.
Amen
School Office Closing at 3:00 p.m. on Mondays
Beginning January 9, the School Office will close every Monday at 3:00 p.m. for a staff meeting. Please make note of this change.
Academic Awards Presentation - RESCHEDULED for February 1
Parents, guardians, family and friends are invited to the SFCS Second Quarter Academic Awards presentation on February 1 at 2:00 p.m. in the Gym. We look forward to seeing you there to help us celebrate the students' achievements!
School Family 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:
January 29, 2023
February 19, 2023
March 19, 2023
April 16, 2023
May 21, 2023
Catholic Schools Week - Dress Up Days! - Jan 30 - Feb 3
Show your spirit and dress up in honor of Catholic Schools Week!
Monday - January 30: Crazy Socks Day with school uniform
Tuesday - January 31: Crocs Day with school uniform
Wednesday - February 1: School Mass - Mass Uniform
Thursday - February 2: Sports Team Jersey or T-shirt with uniform bottom
Friday - February 3: Silly hat day with SFCS spirit t-shirt and uniform bottom
Scholastic Book Fair - January 30 - February 3, 2023
Mark your calendar for our Scholastic Book Fair beginning Monday, January 30 of Catholic Schools Week! All books will be purchased through e-wallet. You may set up your e-wallet account by clicking on this link: How eWallet Works (scholastic.com). 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 on all days and on a special time on Wednesday. On Wednesday, February 1, we will host "Pastries for Parents" from 8:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m., as part of the book shopping experience! We are in need of parent volunteers to assist with the book fair throughout the week. If available to help, please sign up using this link for the Sign Up Genius https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0B4CAFA62FA4F58-sfcs
Friday, February 3 - School Dismissal at 11:30 a.m.
Friday, February 3 will be a half day for students. Dismissal will be at 11:30 a.m. There will not be a lunch period or Aftercare on that day. Students should bring a snack to get them through until their dismissal. Thank you for taking note of this important announcement!
Pottery Jam! - February 3 - 5
Get ready for Pottery Jam 2023 fundraising event benefitting our Fine Arts program, beginning on Friday, February 3 through Sunday, February 5! Below outlines the Pottery Jam 2023 Fundraising Event Schedule:
February 3 - 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Kids Night Out - Grades 4th - 8th. Painting, pizza, games, and prizes. $15.00 entry fee. Pottery pieces are an additional cost ranging from $5.00 - $40.00. Students may paint as many pieces as time allows. Each piece is priced separately. Participants must RSVP to Katie Bolchoz (kbolchozstfsc@gmail.com).
February 4 - 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Open Studio - Pottery pieces range in cost from $5.00 - $40.00. Participants may paint as many pieces as time allows. Each piece is priced separately.
February 5 - 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Open Studio - Pottery pieces range in cost from $5.00 - $40.00. Participants may paint as many pieces as time allows. Each piece is priced separately.
We hope to see you there!
Soup for Scholarships - February 21
Tickets will go on sale after all weekend Masses, beginning February 11 through February 19.
St. Francis By the Sea - Faith Formation Ministry Event - March 5, 6, & 7
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)
Miss Elissa Byrd - Math Interventionist - Grades 1st - 5th
We welcome Miss Elissa Byrd to our campus! Miss Byrd joins the SFCS team as a Math Interventionist, and will assist students in grades 1st through 5th with math skills. We are excited to have Miss Byrd on our campus for the rest of this year, each day from 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Welcome Miss Byrd!
Mrs. Carol Ryan - Math Interventionist - Grades 6th - 8th
We are happy to welcome Mrs. Carol Ryan, Math Interventionist for grades 6th - 8th. Mrs. Ryan will be available to assist students in middle school with their math skills and concepts, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. We are so happy to have Mrs. Ryan join our team for this school year!
5th Grade - Ministry Outreach
The 5th Grade class collected baby items for their Ministry Outreach Program. The Pregnancy Center and Clinic of the Low Country provides prenatal care and counseling for mothers-to-be. Please join us in praying for the protection of the unborn and the dignity of all human life.
6th Grade -Social Studies - India News
The 6th grade learned about India by creating a news broadcast show. Highlighted features from the news show included housing, weather, education, religions, and culture. The students did an amazing job!
Athletic Events
Basketball*
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!
FSA NEWS!
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St. Francis Catholic School
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Location: 45 Beach City Rd, HHI, SC 29926
Phone: 843-681-6501
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