Dear St. Francis of Assisi students and families,
Summer holidays have arrived, and we would like to wish all our families a fun-filled summer! A Summer Prayer Long warm days, The pace of life slows, A time for picnics and rest in the shade, Lord, help me to rest awhile in the cooling shade of Your presence. Slow down my restless heart and fill me with gentle compassion for all Your people. Amen. We would like to congratulate our Grade 12 graduating class. Many of them have had a remarkable year! We wish them all the best as they embark on their future journeys! We’d also like to welcome the new Grade 8 families to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Secondary and look forward to them joining us in August. For those students who are moving we wish you all the best in your new schools and community. As we leave for the summer, we would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our staff. Their dedication to student success and the many extras they provide mean a great deal to the students and make this a wonderful place to learn and grow. We would also like to thank the students, parents and others in our community for contributing their time, energy and positive efforts to supporting everyone who attends St. Francis of Assisi! Here are some information items:
We look forward to welcoming all students back on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. School will begin at 8:30 am and dismissal time will be at 3:15 pm. Blessings, The St. Francis of Assisi Admin Team, Alethea Wallace, Principal and Mia Ouellette, Vice-Principal
Dear St. Francis of Assisi students and families,
To recognize Jesus in the world, people need to see him through us and our words and actions. We need to reflect on what it means to be cooperative contributors to our communities. This means, that we are helpful in our homes, friendships, classrooms, teams, and with other groups working for worthy causes. Let us pray: God, your Gospel of Life calls us to work in communion with one another as we help build Your Kingdom. Lord, help us to find meaning and dignity in the works we do. Open our ears to hear your voice clearly Open our eyes to see your beauty in all Open our minds so our understanding may break down walls of fear and prejudice. Bless our schools and communities as places of friendship as places of belonging and as places of welcome where everyone feels safe where everyone has a place where all are united in You, dear God. As members of one family in Jesus we continue our day in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. SkillsCanada The Territorial Skills Competition that took place on May 2, 2024 also served as a qualifier for the National Skills Competition, as a result Team Yukon has competitors participating in Nationals, in many different trade areas! The team is made up of high school students, and apprentices, with some folks just starting their trade this year and others who have been involved for years. St. Francis has six students who are competing. If you would like to watch the live stream of the competition, it will be on the Skills Canada YouTube channel May 30 and 31 live from Québec, QC. Locker Clean-up The last day of classes is June 7! All students will be required to clean out their lockers on or before Friday June 7th. Lockers will not be available for use during exams. Exam Schedule The schedule for exams is now posted on the school website. Please click here. If there are any conflicts – for example, you are scheduled for two exams at the same time – please see Ms. Ouellette so that we can arrange a different time. Braeburn Summer Camp Braeburn Lake Summer Camp needs male counsellors aged 16 or older to join our team this summer! If you enjoy the outdoors and want to make a positive impact on Yukon youth, apply now! You'll help lead activities like canoeing and crafts and create a supportive environment for campers. Counsellors will be paid $500 per week for the following camp sessions:
We're also seeking males aged 13-15 for our Counsellors-in-Training program. This role offers valuable volunteer experience and helps you develop leadership skills. For a complete description of the CIT position, click here. To apply:
Best regards, Naomi Dedon Camp Director 2024 Braeburn Lake Summer Camp Letter to Young People The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB) published a Pastoral Letter to Young People which was inspired by Pope Francis’ Post-Synodal Exhortation to Young People, Christus vivit. We are pleased to let you know that there is now available a User's Guide to help facilitate reflection on this pastoral letter. The CCCB’s Pastoral Letter to Young People invites young Catholics in Canada to live their faith in an extraordinary way, encouraging them to strive toward holiness, and assuring them of the steadfast support and accompaniment of their Bishops along their individual journeys of faith. You can find both the Pastoral Letter and the new User Guide in English and in French, along with suggested activities, on the CCCB webpage at https://www.cccb.ca/faith-moral-issues/family-and-life/documents-activities-proposed-cccb/pastoral-letter-to-young-people/ **Eight more days of class – Exam Week is June 10th to 13th** Please do not hesitate to call the school at 667-5901 if you have any questions or concerns. Blessings, The St. Francis of Assisi Admin Team, Alethea Wallace, Principal and Mia Ouellette, Vice-Principal Range Road will be under construction starting Saturday, May 11th. Standard Bus schedules will be adjusted Starting Monday, May 13th.
School bus registration
School bus registration is open for the 2024-25 school year! Students must be registered every year for the school bus. Families are encouraged to register their student by Friday, June 14 to help us plan effective school bus routes for next school year. High school students can choose to register for a free city bus pass instead of registering for the school bus. They cannot register for both. For information and to register visit yukon.ca/bus Dear St. Francis of Assisi students and families,
Prayer In this month devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary we seek her courage as we pray: Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Catholic Education Week Catholic Education Week is celebrated each year during the month of May. Catholic Education Week 2024 takes place during the school week of May 5-10, 2024. The theme selected for this special celebration is: Catholic Education: Courage to Lead “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9 Please click here to read a letter from the Catholic Bishops Wear blue on Thursday May 9 – World Catholic Education Day School Council Elections
Reminder – No School on Friday May 17th Please do not hesitate to call the school at 667-5901 if you have any questions or concerns. Blessings, The St. Francis of Assisi Admin Team, Alethea Wallace, Principal and Mia Ouellette, Vice-Principal Greetings Parents/Guardians,
If you have yet to order your Yearbook, good news! We’ve been granted an extension to our latest order date for the 2024 Yearbook. The Yearbook will continue to be on sale for 40$ until May 24th. However, this is truly the last chance, as we cannot get another extension and have them shipped for September of this year. We’ve received a huge number of orders in the past week, and I am very thankful to all of you who have reserved your copy. My team and I are working diligently to ensure the book will an everlasting memento that you and your child will cherish for a lifetime. Books will be available for pick up in September! I’m very excited to see the children’s faces when they first open the book and see themselves on the pages. If you have yet to order your copy, you still have some time, but know that this is absolutely the LAST CHANCE to reserve your copy. Once the order closes, you will be unable to get one in the future, as we often do not receive any extras. If you have any questions, please contact me about them. If you are having issues ordering online, we can arrange a means to order them through our office. Follow the link below to order yours now! https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01074103 School council elections are coming up!
This spring, our school community will decide who will help shape and direct local education for the next two years. We encourage parents and community members to consider this opportunity to contribute their ideas, insights, and perspectives in decisions that directly impact the school. Having broad representation from the community is important. Our school needs a variety of voices speaking and ears listening at the table – all sharing a common interest in student learning and education. Eligibility to vote: To vote in the school council elections, you must be a Canadian citizen, at least 18 years old, and either:
Voting opportunities at the school: Saturday, May 4, 2024: Early Voting (11 am to 4 pm) Monday, May 6, 2024: Polling Day (3 pm to 8 pm) The addition of the vote will occur on May 7th at noon. Invitation to Meet School Council Candidates The Catholic Education Association of Yukon is hosting a Meet and Greet for St. Francis Council candidates and electors. Considering CEAY's purposes to support school councils, assist in communication among members and community, and build relationships between parishes and schools, CEAY is pleased to host: Meet and Greet for St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Secondary Council Candidates and Electors: Wednesday, May 1, 2024 6:30pm in the school Learning Commons Candidates will have the opportunity to speak with electors in an informal and relaxed setting of small group or individual conversations in a mix-and-mingle style event. Light refreshments will be provided. Looking forward to seeing you there. Dear St. Francis of Assisi students and families,
Prayer We recognize the need to remember that to be prepared for unexpected events in our life means we must work together – we pray for good people to work together in unity, peace, and healing. Let us pray Our world needs people of integrity: whose word is their true promise; who put a solid character above wealth; who possess opinions, a strong will and a sharp mind; who will be as honest in all things; who will make no compromises in living truth; whose ambitions go beyond selfish desires to the good of all and our earth; who will not mindlessly follow "because everybody else does it;" who are true to their friends through good times and bad, in hardship as well as in success; who believe that hard work, faithfulness, honesty and responsibility are the best qualities for winning success; who are not ashamed or afraid to stand for the truth when it is unpopular; who can confidently say "no”, although all the rest of the world says "yes." Our world needs people of one mind and heart to meet the challenges of tomorrow. Our world needs people of faith who rely on their God’s wisdom. Amen. Parent Workshop The Family Resource Unit will be facilitating a workshop this evening, April 30th, in the Learning Commons at 6:00 pm. This is a support program for Yukon families of teenagers. The topic of discussion is Cyber Safety. A member of the RCMP will be available during this meeting. Please click here for the zoom link. All parents and caregivers are welcome; snacks and refreshments provided! Graduation Mass Volunteers Needed This year’s Grad Mass will take place at Sacred Heart Cathedral on May 29th at 6:30 PM. Traditionally, there is a reception afterwards for the grads and their families, which is hosted by grade 11 students and parents. If you are a grade 11 parent who can help with some setting up and taking down on May 29th between 6:30 and 8:30, please send Mr. Cassidy a message at [email protected] School Council Elections are coming up! A separate email has been sent to families earlier today. Summary:
Reminder: There is no school for students on Friday May 3rd. It is a Professional Development Day. **Twenty Five more days of school – Exam Week is June 10th to 14th** Please do not hesitate to call the school at 667-5901 if you have any questions or concerns. Blessings, The St. Francis of Assisi Admin Team, Alethea Wallace, Principal, and Mia Ouellette, Vice-Principal |
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