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Monday, October 27th, 2025:
- We Scare Hunger Campaign till October 31st
- Grade 5 & 6 Boys Volleyball practice at the school 3:15 pm to 4:00 pm
Tuesday, October 28th, 2025:
- Photo Day – Individual and Class Photos (All students to be dressed in their full winter uniform)
- Grade 7 Boys Volleyball Practice at the school 3:15 pm to 4:00 pm
Wednesday, October 29th, 2025:
- Notre Dame Band Performance at the Church Hall 11:00 am
- Hot Lunch
- Grade 5 & 6 Boys Volleyball practice at the school 3:15 pm to 4:00 pm
Thursday, October 30th, 2025:
- Non-Uniform Day For the Whole School (Walkathon Prize)
- Grade 7 Boys Volleyball Practice at the school 3:15 pm to 4:00 pm
Friday, October 31st, 2025:
- Halloween Costumes, Primary Pumpkin Patch at the Church Hall (K – Grade 3)
- Early Dismissal 2:00 pm
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Photo Day October 28th:
All students will have their individual and class photos taken on Tuesday, October 28th. Students must be dressed in their full winter uniform including black footwear and school sweater. Students in Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5 and Grade 7 please bring your runners for gym class. Grade 7 boys in volleyball please bring your gym strip to change into for practice.
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We Scare Hunger:
The Catholic Outreach Group are collecting non-perishable food items to support individuals and families in need in our community. Food items we are collecting: Canned soup, beans, tuna, pasta, rice, Your generosity can make a real difference! Donations can be brought to your child’s classrooms.
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Non-Uniform Day October 30th:
Because our goal of $27,000 was smashed – the whole school will enjoy a Non-uniform day on October 30, 2025! Students may come to school dressed in regular clothing. Please ensure your child is dressed appropriately for our elementary school. Students in Grade 1, Grade 2 & Grade 5 please wear something appropriate for gym class and wear your runners as well.
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Halloween October 31st and Saint Dress Up Day November 3rd:
Your children are very lucky this year! Students have the opportunity to dress up TWICE within a week. This year students can come dressed in a Halloween costume on October 31, 2025. Please note Halloween costumes must reflect the values of our Catholic school and so, no violent costumes, no weapons, no gore/blood. Masks can be worn for picture taking only (cannot be worn during the rest of the day). And, no revealing costumes are permitted. Students who wear costumes that are not appropriate for an elementary school setting will be asked to change into their regular school uniform.
SAINTS AND HOLY HEROES DRESS UP DAY!
We are also pleased to announce that students can dress up as their favourite saint or holy hero from the Bible on Monday, November 3, 2025 (in honour of All Saints Day). Prizes will be given for the Best Dressed Saints and Holy Heroes!
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Kindergarten Sibling Registration:
We are accepting kindergarten sibling registrations for September 2026. If you have a child who will be entering Kindergarten in September 2026, please complete the attached application form and return it to the office by email or in person with the necessary documents attached by November 7th. Children registering for Kindergarten must have been born in the 2021 year (January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021).
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October 2025 – Parent Swag Survey
This is a quick survey to canvass interest in purchasing SFA branded items at the upcoming Christmas Market to express our school pride. Proceeds will go towards SFA. Wearable items will be available in adult sizes, and while they may be worn by kids, they are not part of the approved uniform. Based on interest, we may produce more options and offer these items for sale throughout the school year. Click on the link below to indicate your interest. DEADLINE TO COMPLETE THE SURVEY: OCTOBER 31, 2025. Thank you!
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SFA Christmas Luncheon Raffle Tickets
SFA will be hosting a delicious Christmas luncheon at the Italian Cultural Centre on November 30, 2025. A raffle draw will be part of the Christmas afternoon; the week of November 3rd students will be bringing home raffle tickets to sell. Please reach out to your family and friends to help support this endeavour. Thank you!
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Christmas Concerts:
Please see below details for our Christmas Concert this year.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
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1:00 pm in the Parish Hall
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Only for families of Primary (Kindergarten, Grade One, Grade Two and Grade Three families), plus Grade 7 families (Grade 7s will be starring in all of the performances). Grandparents, aunties and uncles and other relatives are encouraged to come to this afternoon performance.
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6:45 pm in the Parish Hall
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Only for families of Primary (Kindergarten, Grade One, Grade Two and Grade Three families), plus Grade 7 families (Grade 7s will be starring in all of the performances). Moms and Dads and siblings are encouraged to come to this evening performance.
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INTERMEDIATE PERFORMANCES (Grade 4 to Grade 7):
Thursday, December 11, 2025
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Parent, Teacher, Student Conferences:
Thank you to all the parents and students that attended the Parent, Teacher, Student Conferences. It was wonderful to see you yesterday. Please contact your class teacher if you have any questions. All teachers can be reached by email with their first intial, last name and @sfaschool.ca ex. Mrs. Busto – c.busto@sfaschool.ca
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Grade 7 Purdy’s Chocolates:
It’s hard to believe that the Christmas season will soon be upon us. In preparation for the holidays, the Grade 7 Class is hosting a Purdy’s Chocolate Fundraiser. Get ahead on purchasing Christmas treats for your family and friends (and maybe a little something for yourself) by clicking on this link: https://fundraising.purdys.com/2176479-132325
By doing so you’ll be helping the Grade 7 class raise much needed funds to go towards their end of the year grad celebration.
The fundraiser will be running from Monday, October 20th until November 16th, 2025. Pick up of your orders will be on Monday, December 1st from 3:30-6:30pm at the Parish Hall. There will also be at least one other date for pick up offered during the first week of December but this is still TBD. If you can not make the planned pick up dates or times, no problem! You can contact me at cnmiller604@gmail.com or text 604-761-3548 and we can arrange another time for pick up.
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Christmas Market:
Mark your calendars for your favourite event of the season! The 2nd Annual Christmas Market returns, Sunday November 23 from 10-4pm at the church hall. There will be even more vendors than last year, more food and drinks (including keg beer), pictures with Santa from12-3 in his newly renovated space, kids area with face painting, crafts and more!
Please email: Sfachurchevents@gmail.com if you are available to help.
**We are looking for a little more help. (Posting flyers in the neighbourhood, espresso bar, payment taker, take down)
**We are looking for anyone who wants to donate baked goods for the bakery table (no loaves please) To be dropped of Saturday November 22 by 12pm to the church kitchen.
**If you have any outdoor decorations you could loan us to make the garden feel magical. Please drop them off Friday November 21 or before 10am on Saturday November 22. Pick up Sunday November 23 at 5pm.
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Rain and Colder Weather:
Please remember to send your child to school with a jacket everyday. If it is raining lightly students will be staying outside before the morning bell and during recess and lunch. Please remember to label all items with your child’s name that you send to school.
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School Calendar: Please click on the link for the school calendar. https://sfaschool.ca/calendar/
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Morning Drop Off:
Reminder – Morning Drop Off: a friendly reminder that students are not to be dropped off before 8:15 am as supervision does not officially begin until 8:15 am. Students who are dropped off before 8:15 am will be charged an automatic Before School Club fee. Thank you for understanding and cooperation.
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Interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith?
Beginning the first Wednesday in December, Father Lucca will lead RCIA classes at the parish for any adult interested in learning more about the Catholic faith or who is interested in becoming a full member of the Catholic Church. RCIA classes will be held from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm. If you would like more information please contact the parish office at 604-255-8855. Thank you.
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SFA Instagram Page! Follow us on our new Instagram page @sfavancouver to keep up to date on all the news.
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UPCOMING DATES:
Nov 3rd – Agape Candy Collection, Grade 5 & 6 Boys Volleyball Practice 3:15 pm to 4:00 pm
Nov 4th – Grade 6 Boys Volleyball Game at St. Jude’s at Lunch, Grade 7 Boys Volleyball Practice 3:15 pm to 4:00 pm
Nov 5th – Grade 5 & 6 Boys Volleyball Practice 3:15 pm to 4:00 pm
Nov 6th – Grade 6 (Full winter uniform) at No Stone Left Alone Ceremony at Mountain View Cemetery at 10:00 am, Grade 7 Pizza Lunch Fundraiser, Grade 7 Boys Volleyball Practice 3:15 pm to 4:00 pm, PEC Meeting 6:30 pm
Nov 7th – School Mass (Grade 6) 9:15 am
GRADE 7 FAMILIES: Saturday, November 8, 2025 – Spirit Day (all-day event for students in preparation for Confirmation)
Nov 10th – Remembrance Day Assembly (Grade 3) 11:00 am at Church Hall
Nov 11th – REMEMBRANCE DAY – NO SCHOOL
Nov 12th – Photo Re-takes, Grade 5 & 6 Boys Volleyball Practice 3:15 pm to 4:00 pm
Nov 13th – Grade 5 Fieldtrip to Britannia Mines, Grade 7 Boys Volleyball Practice 3:15 pm to 4:00 pm
Nov 14th – School Mass 9:15 am (Grade 5)
Nov 15th – Work Bee 8:30 am
Nov 19th – Grade 7 Boys Volleyball Qualifying Tournament at St. Patrick’s 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
Nov 20th – Grade 7 Pizza Lunch Fundraiser, Open House for new families 6:30 pm
Nov 21st – PRO-D DAY – NO SCHOOL
Dec 10th – Primary Christmas Concert 1:00 pm & 6:45 pm (Kindergarten to Grade 3 & Grade 7) at the Church Hall
Dec 11th – Intermediate Christmas Concert 1:00 pm & 6:45 pm (Grade 4 to Grade 7) at the Church Hall
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Office | St. Francis of Assisi School
870 Victoria Drive, Vancouver BC V5L 4E7
Tel: 604-253-7311
Website: sfaschool.ca
Twitter: @SFASchoolVan
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