Author: SFA Editor

Monday, September 15th, 2025: 

• Grade 7 Girls Volleyball practice at the school @ 7:45 am 
• Grade 6’s at Camp Sasamat for the day (Arrive to school @ 8:00 am, pick up at 3:45 pm at school)

Tuesday, September 16th, 2025:

• Grade 5 & 6 Girls Volleyball Practice at the school @ 7:45 am 
• Grades 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 Cross Country Practice at Noon

Wednesday, September 17th, 2025:

• No Grade 7 girls Volleyball Practice today
• OLS Fun Runt (All students in Grades 2 to 7 please wear your gym strip to school for a fun run with Our Lady of Sorrows at Calister Park, students will be bussed to and from the run)
• Hot Lunch Begins

Thursday, September 18th, 2025:

• Grade 5 & 6 Girls Volleyball Practice at the school @ 7:45 am 
• Grades 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 Cross Country Practice at Templeton @ 7:45 am
• Grade 7 Pizza Lunch Fundraiser

Friday, September 19th, 2025:

• Rosary (Grade 7)
• Early Dismissal 2:00 pm

Saturday, September 20th, 2025: Work Bee @ 8:30 am

Walkathon 2025
We are almost ready to launch our major fundraiser:  our annual Walkathon!  Today your child will be bringing home a Walkathon information and permission form.  Please review and return the form as soon as possible.  We are asking all SFA families to do their best to help us reach our fundraising goal by reaching out to family and friends.  All pledges will be accepted via a special link that will be live on Tuesday (stay tuned!)

Interested in volunteering for this event?  Please click HERE to indicate your interest.  Go Wolves Go!!!

Absences and Late Notes: 
Please email the office if your child will be late or away from school. office@sfaschool.ca 

School Uniform: 
Requirements of the school uniform:

• SHOES:  students are permitted to wear black shoes or all-black runners. Shoes must be entirely black, including soles, laces, and logos, with no visible markings or colours. 
• SOCKS:  Girls are permitted to wear navy blue knee high socks/tights in the Winter and Boys are permitted to wear navy blue socks; Boys and Girls are permitted to wear navy ankle-socks or navy knee high socks with the Summer Uniform; white socks only with the gym uniform
• PANTS:  pants are to be kept in good condition (no holes/frays)
• KILT/SKORT:  to be worn no higher than 2 inches above the knee
• MAKE-UP: Girls may wear only clear nail polish or lip balm. No other nail polish or make-up is permitted.

Thank you.

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.

Hot Lunch Program: 
Fuel Catering is our hot lunch program. Hot lunch is delivered every Wednesday during the school year. Please see the flyer below for details on ordering. All order are done directly online through . The first hot lunch is September 17th. Students that are away on hot lunch day will have their lunch sent home with a sibling or kept in the fridge till Friday. 

Criminal Record Checks: 
Please complete the record check below if you are volunteering in any capacity at the school or driving students for sporting events. The record checks are valid for 5 years and will be sent directly to the office.

Online Link: https://justice.gov.bc.ca/criminalrecordcheck

Access Code: NKF82LMC2D

Mable’s Labels: 
Support our fundraiser and help to keep your child’s uniform and items out of the lost and found. We have already found many unlabeled uniform items. Please click on the link to order your labels. https://sfaschool.ca/mabels-labels-fundraising/

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.

SFA Instagram Page! Follow us on our new Instagram page @sfavancouver to keep up to date on all the news.

2025 – 2026 School Application:
We are still accepting applications for the 2025 – 2026 school year. Please forward the attached application package to any family and friends.

UPCOMING DATES:

Sep 21st – Commissioning Mass for Staff 10:30 am, Blessing of the School after Mass, Light Refreshments Served

Sep 23rd – St. Mary’s Cross Country Meet 

Sep 25th – Grades 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7 Cross Country Practice at Noon, PEC Meeting 6:30 pm

Sep 26th – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Prayer Service (Grade 5s and Catholic Outreach) 

Sep 29th – PRO-D-DAY – NO SCHOOL

Sep 30th – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – NO SCHOOL

Oct 1st – Winter Uniform Begins, CISVA Cross Country Meet at Swangard 

Oct 2nd – Grade 7 Pizza Lunch Fundraiser

Oct 3rd – Feast Day Mass (Grade 4)

Oct 4th – Pet Blessing at Church Garden @ 2:00 pm

Oct 7th – Living Rosary (Grade 2) at Church Hall @ 12:45 pm

Oct 10th – SFA Annual Walkathon, Noon Dismissal, ASC Noon to 3:00 pm

Oct 13th – Thanksgiving Day – NO SCHOOL

GRADE 7 FAMILIES:  Saturday, November 8, 2025 – Spirit Day (all-day event for students in preparation for Confirmation)

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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
Like us on Facebook: SFASchool

Monday, September 8th, 2025: 

• Grade 7’s leaving for Timberline Camp (arrive to school at 8:30)
• Full Day for Kindergarten students

Tuesday, September 9th, 2025:

• Grade 7’s at Timberline Camp

Wednesday, September 10th, 2025:

• Grade 7’s return from Timberline Camp (pick up from school)

Thursday, September 11th, 2025:

• Cross Country Practice at 7:45 am
• Meet the Teacher Night at the school 6:45 pm (Parents Only – mandatory meeting, at least one parent must attend)

Friday, September 12th, 2025:

• Rosary (Grade 6)
• Walkathon Forms Distributed; Walkathon Campaign Launches!
• Early Dismissal 2:00 pm

Absences and Late Notes: 
Please email the office at office@sfaschool.ca if you child will be away from school or late. 

School Uniform: 
Requirements of the school uniform:

• SHOES:  students are permitted to wear black shoes or all-black runners. Shoes must be entirely black, including soles, laces, and logos, with no visible markings or colours. 
• SOCKS:  Girls are permitted to wear navy blue knee high socks/tights in the Winter and Boys are permitted to wear navy blue socks ; Boys and Girls are permitted to wear navy ankle-socks or navy knee high socks with the Summer Uniform
• PANTS:  pants are to be kept in good condition (no holes/frays)
• KILT/SKORT:  to be worn no higher than 2 inches above the knee
• MAKE-UP: Girls may wear only clear nail polish or lip balm. No other nail polish or make-up is permitted.

Thank you.

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.

Hot Lunch Program: 
Fuel Catering is our hot lunch program. Hot lunch is delivered every Wednesday during the school year. Please see the flyer below for details on ordering. All order are done directly online through . The first hot lunch is September 17th. Students that are away on hot lunch day will have their lunch sent home with a sibling or kept in the fridge till Friday. 

Grade 7 Pizza Lunch Fundraiser: 
Once again the Grade 7 Class will be hosting Pizza Hut Lunch Fundraisers  throughout this year to support our 2026 graduation event.

Our first pizza lunch will take place on Thursday, September 18th. You can place your child’s order through the Cheddar Up link below until Wednesday, September 10th at 3pm.
Please click on the link:  PIZZA LINK
This is a great way to help our grads raise funds for a memorable event and it means one less lunch to pack for you!! 
Please make note of the other tentative dates we have planned for pizza lunch:
Oct 2nd & 16th
Nov 6th & 20th
Dec 11th
Jan  8th & 22th
Feb 5th & 19th
March 12th
April 9th & 23rd
May 7th & 28th
June 11th

Vision Services: 
Please see below information regarding vision care for your child. BC Medical Services Plan covers vision check-ups once a year for children under age 19.

McCarthy Uniforms: 
Please see below information from McCarthy uniforms. 

SFA Instagram Page! Follow us on our new Instagram page @sfavancouver to keep up to date on all the news.

2025 – 2026 School Application:
We are still accepting applications for the 2025 – 2026 school year. Please forward the attached application package to any family and friends.

UPCOMING DATES:

Sep 15th – Grade 7 Girls Volleyball practice at school @ 7:45 am, Grade 6’s at Camp Sasamat for the day

Sep 16th – Grade 5 & 6 Girls Volleyball Practice at the school @ 7:45 am, Cross Country Practice at Noon

Sep 17th – Hot Lunch Starts, OLS Fun Run Meet (Gr. 2 to Gr. 7)

Sep 18th – Cross Country Practice at Templeton at 7:45 am, Grade 7 Pizza Lunch Fundraiser

Sep 19th – Rosary (Grade 7) 

Sep 20th – Work Bee 8:30 am

Sep 21st – Commissioning Mass for Staff 10:30 am, Blessing of the School after Mass, Light Refreshments Served

Sep 23rd – St. Mary’s Cross Country Meet 

Sep 25th – Cross Country Practice at Noon, PEC Meeting 6:30 pm

Sep 26th – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Prayer Service (Catholic Outreach) 

Sep 29th – PRO-D-DAY – NO SCHOOL

Sep 30th – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – NO SCHOOL

Oct 1st – Winter Uniform Begins, CISVA Cross Country Meet at Swangard

Oct 3rd – Feast Day Mass (Grade 4)

Oct 4th – Pet Blessing 2:00 pm at Church Garden

GRADE 7 FAMILIES:  Saturday, November 8, 2025 – Spirit Day (all-day event for students in preparation for Confirmation)

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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
Like us on Facebook: SFASchool

Monday, September 1st, 2025: 

• Labour Day- NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025:

• First Day of School 8:40 am to Noon – Grades 1 to 7

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025:

• Before and after school club begins 
• Full Day for Grades 1 to 7
• Kindergarten “Gradual Entry”

Thursday, September 4th, 2025:

• Kindergarten “Gradual Entry”

Friday, September 5th, 2025:

• Kindergarten “Gradual Entry”
• School Mass at 9:15 am (Staff)
• Early Dismissal 2:00 pm
• SFA BBQ at Church Garden 4:00 pm

A New School Year Begins: 

Welcome back SFA families!  The 2025-2026 school year will begin in less than a week’s time and all of our staff members are eagerly anticipating the return of your children.  As mentioned in previous correspondence, our school has had a number of “upgrades” this summer including new flooring and a repainting of the exterior and parts of the interior of the building and things look fantastic!

If you are able, please join us on Tuesday, September 2 (Grades 1-7; Kindergarten students start the following day) at 8:40 am on the playground area for a welcome and blessing from Father Lucca.

You are also encouraged to join us at our first school Mass of the year on Friday, September 5, 2025 at 9:15 am.

God bless,
Ms. Welsh

Thank You: 
A big, “Thank You”, to all the SFA parents who have come out in the last few weeks to help us get the school ready for your children. Thank you for weeding, dusting, discarding old items and more! Your help is very much appreciated.

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.

Consignment Sale: 
Get ready for a consignment sale at the SFA BBQ! From 4:30 to 5:15 PM, you can shop our selection of gently used clothes. Please note, the sale is cash only.

We won’t be accepting any new consignment items at this event. However, we’ll have forms available for you to fill out and drop off at a later date.

McCarthy Uniforms: 
Please see below information from McCarthy uniforms. 

SFA Instagram Page! Follow us on our new Instagram page @sfavancouver to keep up to date on all the news.

2025 – 2026 School Application:
We are still accepting applications for the 2025 – 2026 school year. Please forward the attached application package to any family and friends.

UPCOMING DATES:

Sep 8th – Grade 7’s to Camp Timberline, Full Day for Kindergarten Students

Sep 9th – Grade 7’s at Camp Timberline

Sept 10th – Grade 7’s Return from Camp, Pick up students at school at 3:00 pm 

Sep 11th – Meet the Teacher Night 6:45 pm at the school 

Sep 12th – Rosary (Grade 6)

Sep 15th – Camp Sasamat for the day (Grade 6)

Sep 17th – Hot Lunch Starts (Details to follow)

Sep 19th – Rosary (Grade 7) 

Sep 21st – Commissioning Mass for Staff 10:30 am, Blessing of the School after Mass, Light Refreshments Served.

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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
Like us on Facebook: SFASchool

Monday, June 30th, 2025:

• Office Open 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Tuesday, July 1st, 2025:

• Canada Day – Office Closed 

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025:

• Office Open 9:00 am to 3:00 pm 

Thursday, July 3rd, 2025:

• Office Open 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Friday, July 4th, 2025:

• Office Open 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Staff Assignments for 2025 – 2026: 

Kindergarten – Mrs. C. Busto – c.busto@sfaschool.ca
Grade 1 – Miss A. Hewitt – a.hewitt@sfaschool.ca
Grade 2 – Ms. S. Montcalm – s.montcalm@sfaschool.ca
Grade 3 – Ms. A. Lorenz – a.lorenz@sfaschool.ca
Grade 4 – Mrs. N. Sudar – n.sudar@sfaschool.ca & Mr. A. Colford (French) – a.colford@sfaschool.ca
Grade 5 – Miss A. Gordon – a.gordon@sfaschool.ca
Grade 6 – Mr. J. Sudar (Music) – j.sudar@sfaschool.ca & Mr. F. King (Learning Support) – f.king@sfaschool.ca
Grade 7 – Mr. P. Teodosio – p.teodosio@sfaschool.ca
P.E. – Miss T. Pratley – sports@sfaschool.ca
Library, Grade 1 & Learning Support – Mrs. Werner – n.werner@sfaschool.ca
Learning Support – Ms. M. Raymond – m.raymond@sfaschool.ca

We bid farewell to Ms. Simoes in grade 5 and Mr. Fung. All the best in their future endeavors.

A Message from Ms. Welsh
On behalf of the staff of St. Francis of Assisi School I would like to thank all SFA families for their continued support this year. This year has been filled with many highlights and we hope that all students enjoyed a memorable year. A special thank you to all families that contributed to the generous year-end gifts that were given to all SFA staff members – we are truly appreciative! May God continue to bless you and your families this summer! Safe travels and we are looking forward to seeing you all in September!  

School Panorama Photo: 
Please use the link below to order a school panorama photo. The cost is $10.00.
https://geosnapshot.com/e/ryw-st-francis-of-assisi-rooftop/35013?source=event-eo-share]
PASSWORD: RYWV12025

Report Cards: 
Report card can be picked up at the school office during office hours.

Year At A Glance: 
Please see attached the Year at a glance for your reference. Updates will be added on the school google calendar on the website at www.sfaschool.ca

Letter from the Ministry of Education: 
Please see below a letter from Lisa Beare, Minister of Education and Child Care.

2025 – 2026 School Application:
We are still accepting applications for the 2025 – 2026 school year. Please forward the attached application package to any family and friends.

UPCOMING DATES:

Jul 7th – Aug 15th – School Office Closed For Summer Holidays

Aug 18 – 29th – Office Open 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Sep 1 – Labour Day – No School

Sep 2nd – School reopens at 8:40 am, Noon Dismissal, No Kindergarten students today

Sep 3rd to 5th – Kindergarten Gradual Entry

Sep 5th – School Mass 9:15 am (Staff), SFA BBQ 4:00 pm at Church Garden

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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
Like us on Facebook: SFASchool

Monday, June 23rd, 2025:

Tuesday, June 24th, 2025:

• Wolf Awards 1:00 pm at Church Hall

Wednesday, June 25th, 2025:

• Last Day of Before & After School Club  

Thursday, June 26th, 2025:

• Last Day of School, 9:15 am Mass (Grade 6), Noon Dismissal, Learning Updates Go Home, No After School Bus

Friday, June 27th, 2025:

• School office open 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Thank You: 

On behalf of all the staff at the School, the PEC, Fr. Lucca and myself, we would like to extend an overwhelming Thank You to our school community! Thank you for all the volunteer hours that you have contributed … keeping our students safe with traffic and playground supervision, support in the library, volunteering for the walkathon, making the school and grounds look beautiful, working on Event committees, taking photos and so much more! We are very fortunate to have an amazing community of parents. Each contribution is incredibly appreciated and we couldn’t do it without you.   

Year At A Glance 2025 – 2026: 
Please see attached the Year at a glance for your reference. Updates will be added on the school google calendar on the website at www.sfaschool.ca

Lapu Lapu Parent Support Night: 
This is an evening for supporting parents in the wake of the tragedy following the Lapu Lapu Day Festival. RCAV is now also livestreaming. Please click on the link to register. https://beholdvancouver.org/events/talking-with-your-children-about-tragic-events

Mr. D’s Summer Camp: 
Mr. D. and Mrs. Busto’s famous summer camp is back again this summer at the church garden and hall. The camp will run from July 2nd to July 25th. The cost is $120.00 for the week of July 2nd to 4th and $200.00 for each week from July 7th to July 25th. The camp will include: prayer time, crafts, outdoor games, bouncy castle, water play, bingo etc. Please see Mr. D. or Mrs. Busto for more information and a registration form.

Jeans Day:

Thank you to everyone that wore jeans on “Jeans Day”. We raised $184.00 for BC Children’s Hospital. 

McCarthy Uniforms: 
Please see below information from McCarthy uniforms. 

SFA Parish Tote Bags:

SFA Parish is selling tote bags of the parish for $20.00 a bag.  All proceeds of the money donated will be used for the Tower project. Please contact the preschool or parish office if you would like a bag.

SFA Instagram Page! Follow us on our new Instagram page @sfavancouver to keep up to date on all the news.

St. Thomas More Collegiate Summer Camps:

These camps are open to STMC families as well as students from our local communities. The camps are designed for elementary-aged students and will be led by experienced coaches, student-athletes, and staff. It’s a great opportunity for younger students to get to know STMC student-athletes, to learn new skills, and stay active during the summer break. Please click on the link for more details.  https://stthomasmorecollegiate.ca/sports-camps/

2025 – 2026 School Application:
We are still accepting applications for the 2025 – 2026 school year. Please forward the attached application package to any family and friends.

UPCOMING DATES:

Jun 30th – Office Open 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Jul 1st – Canada Day – Office Closed

Jul 2nd – Office Open 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Jul 3rd – Office Open 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Jul 4th – Office Open 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Jul 7th – Aug 15th – Office Closed For Summer Holidays

Aug 18th – 29th – Office Open 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

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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
Like us on Facebook: SFASchool

Happy Father’s Day: 
A big thank you to all the dad’s, grandfather’s and “father’s” in our lives. Thank you for all that you do for us. It was wonderful to see so many dads chatting this morning and enjoying the doughnuts and coffee. Have a wonderful weekend.

Monday, June 16th, 2025:

Tuesday, June 17th, 2025:

• Sports Day (School will be in session from 8:40 am to 3:00 pm)

Wednesday, June 18th, 2025:

• Last Hot Lunch

Thursday, June 19th, 2025:

• Grade 7’s to Playland
• PEC Meeting at 6:30 pm

Friday, June 20th, 2025:

• School Mass at 9:15 am (Grade 7)
• No After School Bus
• Early Dismissal 2:00 pm

Sports Day: 
Sports Day will be held at the school on Tuesday June 17th. It will be a regular day of classes for students. Students may wear a shirt in their family group colour and are to wear their gym strip shorts or pants. 

Family Group Colours for Sports Day:

Cougars – Red

Jaguars – Orange

Pumas  – Yellow

Pandas – Green

Spiders – Black

Lions – Purple

Bulldogs – Pink

Scorpions – Blue

Parent Participation Hours: 
Parent Participation Hours:  A friendly reminder: All families that signed up for our Parent Participation Program are expected to complete their hours fully before the end of the school year. Any family that does not complete their hours will be charged for the hours they do not complete. If you have any questions please reach out to our coordinator: Kathryn Percy at:  ParentParticipation@sfaschool.ca 

Mr. D’s Summer Camp: 
Mr. D. and Mrs. Busto’s famous summer camp is back again this summer at the church garden and hall. The camp will run from July 2nd to July 25th. The cost is $120.00 for the week of July 2nd to 4th and $200.00 for each week from July 7th to July 25th. The camp will include: prayer time, crafts, outdoor games, bouncy castle, water play, bingo etc. Please see Mr. D. or Mrs. Busto for more information and a registration form.

McCarthy Uniforms: 
Please see below information from McCarthy uniforms. 

The Great Grandview Garage Sale June 21, 2025:
Rent a table and sell your no longer wanted items for some quick cash. if you don’t want to rent a table, but have items you want to donate to the church to sell, that’s also an option. We are looking for volunteers to help set up, sell food, sell donated items and do take down. Please email Pamela at sfachurchevents@gmail.com for more information.

School Supply Donations:

A group of Notre Dame Regional Secondary students are organizing a school supply donation initiative to support children who may not have access to the materials they need to learn and grow.

Like many students, we received a school supply package each year and brought those items home at the end of the school year. Over time, this led to a buildup of school supplies, such as crayons, pencils, sharpeners, and scissors, that are still in good condition but no longer needed. 

Supplies will be collected till the end of the school year. Please bring them to your classroom teacher.

SFA Instagram Page! Follow us on our new Instagram page @sfavancouver to keep up to date on all the news.

2025 – 2026 School Application:
We are still accepting applications for the 2025 – 2026 school year. Please forward the attached application package to any family and friends.

UPCOMING DATES:

Jun 24th – Wolf Recognition Assembly 1:00 pm at church hall

Jun 25th – Last Day of Before & After School Club  

Jun 26th – Last Day of School, 9:15 am Mass (Grade 6), Noon Dismissal, Learning Updates Go Home 

Jun 27th to Jul 4th – School office open from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Office Closed July 1st for Canada Day

Aug 18th – School Office will reopen at 9:00 am

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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
Like us on Facebook: SFASchool

Sunday, June 8th, 2025

• Italian Day on the Drive 12:00 pm –  8:00 pm
•  Visit the SFA booth between Grant and Kitchener Streets!

Monday, June 9th, 2025:

• PRO-D DAY – NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, June 10th, 2025:

• Kindergarten Orientation at 1:00 pm

Wednesday, June 11th, 2025:

• Hot Lunch

Thursday, June 12th, 2025:

Friday, June 13th, 2025:

• Doughnuts for dads at 8:15 am 
• Grade 4 Nature Writing Workshop at Shadbolt Centre
• Step Up Day at 1:00 pm
• Consignment Sale at 1:45 pm to 2:15 pm
• Grade 7 Leaving Ceremony at 5:00 pm
• Early Dismissal 2:00 pm

Saturday, June 14th, 2025: Work Bee 8:30 am

SFA Booth at Italian Day on the Drive: 
This year SFA Parish and School have a booth at the annual Italian Day on the Drive between 12:00 pm and 8:00 pm.  Come visit us!  Our booth will be selling “Holy Dogs” and other tasty treats; prizes can be won, too!  Our booth will be located between Grant and Kitchener Street.  See you then!

Donuts For Dad’s: 
In honour of Father’s Day we are celebrating all the dads and grandfathers at our school. Please come to the front of the school starting at 8:15 am on Friday, June 13th, to enjoy a donut and coffee to start your day. Thank you dad’s for all you do and Happy Father’s Day! 

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.

Staff Appreciation Lunch: 
On behalf of the entire staff, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for the wonderful lunch on Thursday. The delicious meal was greatly appreciated. Thank you to all of the parents that organized, served, and helped supervise the students during our lunch.

SFA Website – new features!: 
We are working on refreshing different aspects of our school website and now have a feature called, “Life at SFA”.  It contains video footage and interviews with students and staff at SFA.  A lot of hard work went into the production of this feature and we are incredibly proud that it showcases our school so well.  You can find the videos by going to the SFA school website under the “About” tab and look for “Life at SFA” or you can click HERE to be taken directly to the page.  Enjoy and share these clips with families and friends!

Parent Participation Hours: 
Parent Participation Hours:  A friendly reminder: All families that signed up for our Parent Participation Program are expected to complete their hours fully before the end of the school year. Any family that does not complete their hours will be charged for the hours they do not complete. If you have any questions please reach out to our coordinator: Kathryn Percy at:  ParentParticipation@sfaschool.ca 

Mr. D’s Summer Camp: 
Mr. D. and Mrs. Busto’s famous summer camp is back again this summer at the church garden and hall. The camp will run from July 2nd to July 25th. The cost is $120.00 for the week of July 2nd to 4th and $200.00 for each week from July 7th to July 25th. The camp will include: prayer time, crafts, outdoor games, bouncy castle, water play, bingo etc. Please see Mr. D. or Mrs. Busto for more information and a registration form.

McCarthy Uniforms: 
Please see below information from McCarthy uniforms. 

The Great Grandview Garage Sale June 21, 2025:
Rent a table and sell your no longer wanted items for some quick cash. if you don’t want to rent a table, but have items you want to donate to the church to sell, that’s also an option. We are looking for volunteers to help set up, sell food, sell donated items and do take down. Please email Pamela at sfachurchevents@gmail.com for more information.

Consignment Sale:

UNIFORM CONSIGNMENT SALE: There will be a uniform consignment sale at the school on Friday June 13th from 1:45 am to 2:30 pm. There are lots of kilts, sweaters, pants and gym strips. Please note this is Cash Only Sale and there are No try ons. Please contact Juhli at SFAConsignment@gmail.com with any questions. Please remember to write your child’s name on all items they wear to school including uniform items.

SFA Parish Tote Bags:

SFA Parish is selling tote bags of the parish for $20.00 a bag.  All proceeds of the money donated will be used for the Tower project. Please contact the preschool or parish office if you would like a bag.

School Supply Donations:

A group of Notre Dame Regional Secondary students are organizing a school supply donation initiative to support children who may not have access to the materials they need to learn and grow.

Like many students, we received a school supply package each year and brought those items home at the end of the school year. Over time, this led to a buildup of school supplies, such as crayons, pencils, sharpeners, and scissors, that are still in good condition but no longer needed. 

Supplies will be collected till the end of the school year. Please bring them to your classroom teacher.

SFA Instagram Page! Follow us on our new Instagram page @sfavancouver to keep up to date on all the news.

2025 – 2026 School Application:
We are still accepting applications for the 2025 – 2026 school year. Please forward the attached application package to any family and friends.

UPCOMING DATES:

Jun 18th – Last Hot Lunch 

Jun 19th – Grade 7’s to Playland, PEC Meeting at 6:30 pm

Jun 20th – School Mass Grade 7 at 9:15 am, No After School Bus 

Jun 24th – Wolf Recognition Assembly 1:00 pm  

Jun 25th – Last Day of Before & After School Club  

Jun 26th – Last Day of School, 9:15 am Mass (Grade 6), Noon Dismissal, Learning Updates Go Home 

___________________________________

Office | St. Francis of Assisi School
870 Victoria Drive, Vancouver BC V5L 4E7

Tel: 604-253-7311
Website: sfaschool.ca
Twitter: @SFASchoolVan
Like us on Facebook: SFASchool

Monday, June 2nd, 2025:

• PANORAMA PHOTO – All students are to be dressed in their full winter uniform (including school sweater and black shoes). Students in track and gym classes (Grade 3, 4, 5 & 7, please bring your gym strip and runners to change into).
• Track practice 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm. Please pick up your child from the school no later than 4:30 pm. Any students who have not been picked up by 4:30 pm will be sent to the After School Club and you will be charged for this service.

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025:

• Long Distance Practice at 7:45 am at Templeton
• Kindergarten and Grade 6 Immunizations
• Grade 1’s to Gardenworks at 9:00 am

Wednesday, June 4th, 2025:

• CISVA Track Meet at Swangard (Students taking the bus please arrive to school at 8:00 am)
• Hot Lunch

Thursday, June 5th, 2025:

• Staff Appreciation lunch
• Grade 7 Pizza Lunch Fundraiser

Friday, June 6th, 2025:

• Eucharistic Adoration/Rosary at Church (Grade 6)
• Grade 7 Freezie Sale $2.00
• Early Dismissal 2:00 pm

Grandparents’ Tea:

Thank you to all those who helped out at the Grandparents’ Tea today! It was a wonderful morning for all involved. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event a success. Please click on the link HERE to view footage of the event. Families are welcome to download images.  

SFA Carnival: 
Please join the staff for the family Mass at 10:30 am.

Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025
Location: St. Francis of Assisi Parish Garden, 2025 Napier Street, Vancouver
Time: Noon to 4:00 pm

Admission includes:

• Admission to the Annual SFA Carnival
• All-day game-play
• Unlimited photos at the photo booth
• One free cakewalk entry
• Bouncy castle with slide
• Arts & crafts table
• Face painting

 Tickets:

• $15 at the gate
• Free admission for children under 5

Parent Participation Hours: 
Parent Participation Hours:  A friendly reminder: All families that signed up for our Parent Participation Program are expected to complete their hours fully before the end of the school year. Any family that does not complete their hours will be charged for the hours they do not complete. If you have any questions please reach out to our coordinator: Kathryn Percy at:  ParentParticipation@sfaschool.ca 

Mr. D’s Summer Camp: 
Mr. D. and Mrs. Busto’s famous summer camp is back again this summer at the church garden and hall. The camp will run from July 2nd to July 25th. The cost is $120.00 for the week of July 2nd to 4th and $200.00 for each week from July 7th to July 25th. The camp will include: prayer time, crafts, outdoor games, bouncy castle, water play, bingo etc. Please see Mr. D. or Mrs. Busto for more information and a registration form.

McCarthy Uniforms: 
Please see below information from McCarthy uniforms. 

Consignment Sale:

There will be a uniform consignment sale at the school on Friday June 13th from 1:45 am to 2:30 pm. There are lots of kilts, sweaters, pants and gym strips. Please note this is Cash Only Sale and there are No try ons. Please contact Juhli at SFAConsignment@gmail.com with any questions. Please remember to write your child’s name on all items they wear to school including uniform items.

Italian Days On The Drive, June 8, 2025:
St. Francis of Assisi will be participating in the Italian Days on the Drive on Sunday, June 8, 2025!  We are in need of volunteers to help out. This is a great way to fulfill your Parent Participation hours! Please reach out to the Parent Participation Coordinator, if you are able to volunteer. Mrs. Kathryn Percy at: parentparticipation@sfaschool.ca

We are looking for volunteers to help set up, sell food and take payments and do take down. Especially looking for people with food safe. Please email Pamela at sfachurchevents@gmail.com for more information.

The Great Grandview Garage Sale June 21, 2025:
Rent a table and sell your no longer wanted items for some quick cash. if you don’t want to rent a table, but have items you want to donate to the church to sell, that’s also an option. We are looking for volunteers to help set up, sell food, sell donated items and do take down. Please email Pamela at sfachurchevents@gmail.com for more information.

School Supply Donations:

A group of Notre Dame Regional Secondary students are organizing a school supply donation initiative to support children who may not have access to the materials they need to learn and grow.

Like many students, we received a school supply package each year and brought those items home at the end of the school year. Over time, this led to a buildup of school supplies, such as crayons, pencils, sharpeners, and scissors, that are still in good condition but no longer needed. 

Supplies will be collected till the end of the school year. Please bring them to your classroom teacher.

SFA Instagram Page! Follow us on our new Instagram page @sfavancouver to keep up to date on all the news.

2025 – 2026 School Application:
We are still accepting applications for the 2025 – 2026 school year. Please forward the attached application package to any family and friends.

UPCOMING DATES:

Jun 9th – PRO-D DAY – NO SCHOOL

Jun 10th – New Kindergarten Orientation at 1:00 pm 

Jun 13th – Donuts for Dads, Grade 4 Nature Writing Workshop, Step Up Day 1:00 pm, Grade 7 Leaving Ceremony, Uniform Consignment Sale 1:45 pm (Lots of kilts, sweaters, pants and gym strips available. No try on and cash only)

Jun 14th – Work Bee 8:30 am 

Jun 18th – Last Hot Lunch 

Jun 19th – Grade 7’s to Playland 

Jun 20th – School Mass Grade 7 at 9:15 am, No After School Bus 

Jun 24th – Wolf Recognition Assembly 1:00 pm  

Jun 25th – Last Day of Before & After School Club  

Jun 26th – Last Day of School, 9:15 am Mass (Grade 6), Noon Dismissal, Learning Updates Go Home 

___________________________________

Office | St. Francis of Assisi School
870 Victoria Drive, Vancouver BC V5L 4E7

Tel: 604-253-7311
Website: sfaschool.ca
Twitter: @SFASchoolVan
Like us on Facebook: SFASchool

Monday, May 26th, 2025:

• Track practice 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm. Please pick up your child from the school no later than 4:30 pm. Any students who have not been picked up by 4:30 pm will be sent to the After School Club and you will be charged for this service.

Tuesday, May 27th, 2025:

• Long Distance Practice at 7:45 am at Templeton
• New Kindergarten Early Learning Program

Wednesday, May 28th, 2025:

• CISVA Track Meet at Swangard (Students taking the bus please arrive to school at 8:00 am)
• Hot Lunch

Thursday, May 29th, 2025:

• NO TRACK PRACTICE TODAY

Friday, May 30th, 2025:

• Grandparents Tea 10:30 am at church hall
• Early Dismissal 2:00 pm

SFA Website – new features!: 
We are working on refreshing different aspects of our school website and now have a feature called, “Life at SFA”.  It contains video footage and interviews with students and staff at SFA.  A lot of hard work went into the production of this feature and we are incredibly proud that it showcases our school so well.  You can find the videos by going to the SFA school website under the “About” tab and look for “Life at SFA” or you can click HERE to be taken directly to the page.  Enjoy and share these clips with families and friends!

Parent Participation Hours: 
Parent Participation Hours:  A friendly reminder: All families that signed up for our Parent Participation Program are expected to complete their hours fully before the end of the school year. Any family that does not complete their hours will be charged for the hours they do not complete. If you have any questions please reach out to our coordinator: Kathryn Percy at:  ParentParticipation@sfaschool.ca 

Unplugged Canada: 
Unplugged Canada:  increasing evidence is showing that children’s exposure to smartphones and other digital devices has a significant impact on the well-being of our children. Unplugged Canada is an organization that aims to educate families about screen time and its impact on children. Please go to https://unpluggedcanada.com/ for more important information.

Mr. D’s Summer Camp: 
Mr. D. and Mrs. Busto’s famous summer camp is back again this summer at the church garden and hall. The camp will run from July 2nd to July 25th. The cost is $120.00 for the week of July 2nd to 4th and $200.00 for each week from July 7th to July 25th. The camp will include: prayer time, crafts, outdoor games, bouncy castle, water play, bingo etc. Please see Mr. D. or Mrs. Busto for more information and a registration form.

Uniform Reminders: 
A friendly reminder for both boys and girls uniforms: dress shorts, kilts, tunics, skorts are to be no higher than two inches above knee. When in uniform black shoes are required at all times.

PE uniform includes wearing the SFA PE t-shirt and SFA PE shorts for PE classes. The SFA jogging pants and jacket are to be worn on top of the shorts and t-shirt, if needed (it is optional). Thank you.

McCarthy Uniforms: 
Please see below information from McCarthy uniforms. 

Pizza Lunches: 
The last Grade 7 Fundraising Pizza lunch will take place on June 5. Please click on the link below to order. Thank you for your support.

JUNE 5 PIZZA LINK Deadline: May 28, 2025

Grandparents Tea Friday May 30th:

SFA Carnival June 1st, 2025:

Italian Days On The Drive, June 8, 2025:
St. Francis of Assisi will be participating in the Italian Days on the Drive on Sunday, June 8, 2025!  We are in need of volunteers to help out. This is a great way to fulfill your Parent Participation hours! Please reach out to the Parent Participation Coordinator, if you are able to volunteer. Mrs. Kathryn Percy at: parentparticipation@sfaschool.ca

We are looking for volunteers to help set up, sell food and take payments and do take down. Especially looking for people with food safe. Please email Pamela at sfachurchevents@gmail.com for more information.

The Great Grandview Garage Sale June 21, 2025:
Rent a table and sell your no longer wanted items for some quick cash. if you don’t want to rent a table, but have items you want to donate to the church to sell, that’s also an option. We are looking for volunteers to help set up, sell food, sell donated items and do take down. Please email Pamela at sfachurchevents@gmail.com for more information.

School Supply Donations:

A group of Notre Dame Regional Secondary students are organizing a school supply donation initiative to support children who may not have access to the materials they need to learn and grow.

Like many students, we received a school supply package each year and brought those items home at the end of the school year. Over time, this led to a buildup of school supplies, such as crayons, pencils, sharpeners, and scissors, that are still in good condition but no longer needed. 

Supplies will be collected till the end of the school year. Please bring them to your classroom teacher.

Pop-up Recycling Event:

The City of Vancouver is hosting a Pop-up Recycling event in our neighbourhood on May 31st. The event will be held from 10:00 am-1:00 pm at Dr. A. R. Elementary School parking lot.
Attached is a poster promoting the event, and details about accepted items can be viewed at vancouver.ca/drop-off.

SFA Instagram Page! Follow us on our new Instagram page @sfavancouver to keep up to date on all the news.

2025 – 2026 School Application:
We are still accepting applications for the 2025 – 2026 school year. Please forward the attached application package to any family and friends.

UPCOMING DATES:

Jun 1st – Family Mass 10:30 am (Staff), Carnival at church hall and garden

Jun 2nd – Panorama photo – All students to be dressed in winter uniform (including school sweater)

Jun 3rd – Kindergarten & Grade 6 Immunizations (Consent forms have been sent home with students), Grade 1 fieldtrip to Gardenworks

Jun 4th – CISVA Track Meet at Swangard

Jun 5th – Staff Appreciation Lunch, Grade 7 Pizza Lunch Fundraiser

Jun 6th – Eucharistic Adoration/Rosary at Church (Grade 6)

Jun 9th – PRO-D DAY – NO SCHOOL

Jun 10th – New Kindergarten Orientation at 1:00 pm 

Jun 13th – Donuts for Dads, Grade 4 Nature Writing Workshop, Step Up Day 1:00 pm, Grade 7 Leaving Ceremony 

Jun 14th – Work Bee 8:30 am 

Jun 19th – Grade 7’s to Playland 

Jun 20th – School Mass Grade 7 at 9:15 am, No After School Bus 

Jun 24th – Wolf Recognition Assembly 1:00 pm  

Jun 25th – Last Day of Before & After School Club  

Jun 26th – Last Day of School, 9:15 am Mass (Grade 6), Noon Dismissal, Learning Updates Go Home 

___________________________________

Office | St. Francis of Assisi School
870 Victoria Drive, Vancouver BC V5L 4E7

Tel: 604-253-7311
Website: sfaschool.ca
Twitter: @SFASchoolVan
Like us on Facebook: SFASchool

Victoria Day & Pro-D Day: 
A reminder there is no school on Monday, May 19th and Tuesday, May 20th. Enjoy the Victoria Day long weekend. The school will re-open on Wednesday May 21st at 8:40 am.

Monday, May 19th, 2025:

• VICTORIA DAY –  NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, May 20th, 2025:

• PRO-D-DAY –  NO SCHOOL

Wednesday, May 21st, 2025:

• High Jump practice 7:30 am. Please drop your child off with Miss Pratley at the Parish Hall. Students will be walked back to the school
• Throwing Practice at lunch
• Hot Lunch

Thursday, May 22nd, 2025:

• New Kindergarten Early Learning Program
• Grade 7 Pizza Lunch Fundraiser
• Track practice 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm. Please pick up your child from the school no later than 4:30 pm. Any students who have not been picked up by 4:30 pm will be sent to the After School Club and you will be charged for this service.
• PEC Meeting at 6:30 pm

Friday, May 23rd, 2025:

• Grade 5 Class to Victoria
• Rosary at 10:30 am (Kindergarten)
• Jeans Day $2.00 for BC Children’s Hospital
• Grade 7 $2.00 Ice Cream Sandwich Fundraiser

SFA Website – new features!: 
We are working on refreshing different aspects of our school website and now have a feature called, “Life at SFA”.  It contains video footage and interviews with students and staff at SFA.  A lot of hard work went into the production of this feature and we are incredibly proud that it showcases our school so well.  You can find the videos by going to the SFA school website under the “About” tab and look for “Life at SFA” or you can click HERE to be taken directly to the page.  Enjoy and share these clips with families and friends!

Jeans Day May 23rd: 
Jeans Day is May 24th at SFA in support of BC Children’s Hospital. This hospital provides medical care for the province’s most seriously ill or injured children. An average of 690 sick and injured children receive care every day at BC Children’s Hospital and over 200,000 children are cared for every year there. If students would like to wear jeans they are asked to bring in a toonie.