Third Week of Advent & Week At A Glance, December 15th to 19th

Monday, December 15th, 2025:

Tuesday, December 16th, 2025:

• Confessions Grade 4, Grade 6 & Grade 7
• Choir singing at Burnaby Village (Students will be singing at 1:30 pm)
• Pancake Breakfast for K-7 students 

Wednesday, December 17th, 2025:

• Confessions Grade 6 and Grade 7
• Hot Lunch 

Thursday, December 18th, 2025:

• Learning Updates Go Home Today

Friday, December 19th, 2025:

• School Mass 9:15 am (Grade 2)
• Red & Green Day (Students may wear non-uniform)
• Noon Dismissal
• No After School Club & No After School Bus

Third Week of Advent: 
(Joy) – Today, the third Sunday of Advent, let us remind ourselves that the true sense of joy is sharing what we can with those in need.

Christmas Concert: 
“Thank you to Mr. Sudar, the staff of SFA, the Grade 7’s, and all the students that performance at our Christmas Concert. What a fantastic performance of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol.

Catholic Outreach – Parish Hampers & Backpack Campaign:
Thank you to all the families that donated towards our Parish Hampers and Backpack Campaign. We collected 4 bins of food and 2 bins for the backpacks. Thank you for all the cash donations as well. These donations will help brighten someone’s Christmas.

Early Bird Tickets Now Available for SFA’s Family Dance :
Lace up your sneakers and bring your best dance moves to SFA’s Family Dance Bowl on Saturday, February 7, 2026! Early bird tickets are just $20 until January 16th. Regular tickets after the early bird sale are $25. You can also pre-purchase additional food and concession tickets to avoid lines at the dance. (Note: Bar tickets will be available at the dance only) 
Come dressed in your favourite team colours, jersey, or sport-inspired outfit—football, hockey, basketball, soccer, baseball, or gymnastics… it’s all fair game! DJ Rock n’ Beau is back for another memorable year to get everyone on the dance floor! Get ready for a fun filled half time show with dance contests, costume prizes and more!
https://sfaschool.ca/sfa-2026-family-dance/

SFA Merchandise: 

School Calendar: Please click on the link for the school calendar.  https://sfaschool.ca/calendar/

Alumni Mailing List: 

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.

Return It Depot:
The Grade Seven class has set up a return it account to raise money.
Please note: You will need to set up an account to donate to the school.
Please click on the link to donate. https://app.return-it.ca/stfrancisofassisischool

UPCOMING DATES:

Dec 22nd to Jan 4th – NO SCHOOL – Christmas Break

Jan 5th – NO SCHOOL – PRO-D DAY

Jan 6th – School Re-opens at 8:40 am

Jan 8th – Grade 7 Pizza Lunch Fundraiser

Jan 9th – Rosary (Grade 6)

Jan 12th – Grade 7 Snowshoeing

Jan 12th to 16th – Spirit Week (Details to follow)

Jan 20th – Grade 6 Snowshoeing 

Jan 22nd – Sacramental Parent Meeting at the School 6:00 pm (Grade 2) & 6:30 pm (Grade 7)

Jan 23rd – School Mass (Grade 4)

Jan 27th – Grade 6 Immunizations

Jan 29th – Grade 5 Snowshoeing

Jan 30th – Adoration & Benediction 1:00 pm

Feb 1st – Grade 2 & Grade 7 Enrolment Mass 10:30 am

Feb 1st to 8th  – Catholic Schools Week

Feb 2nd  – Grade 4 Snowshoeing

Feb 5th  – Grade 2 Snowshoeing, Grade 7 Pizza Lunch Fundraiser

Feb 6th  – School Mass 9:15 am (Grade 6)

Feb 7th  – Family Dance at Famee Furlane’s Hall 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Feb 12th & 13th – NO SCHOOL – CATHOLIC EDUCATIORS CONFERENCE

Feb 16th – NO SCHOOL – FAMILY DAY

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