Week At A Glance

February 20, 2026 In Week At A Glance

Week At A Glance, February 23rd to 27th

Week At A Glance, February 23rd to 27th

Monday, February 23rd, 2026:

Girls Grade 5, 6 & 7 Basketball Practice at St. Joseph’s at 7:30 am
Grade 3’s Snowshoeing

Tuesday, February 24th 2026:

In School Speech Arts 9:00 am to Noon at Church Hall

Wednesday, February 25th, 2026:

Grade K – 3 Lenten Morning Mass at 7:45 am
Pink Shirt Day & Catholic Outreach Assembly (Students may wear a pink shirt and uniform bottom)
Hot Lunch
Chess Club 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm (for those students in Grade 4-7 who signed up)

Thursday, February 26th, 2026:

Grades 4 – 7 Lenten Morning Mass at 7:45 am
Grade 1’s Snowshoeing
Grade 2 Sacrament of Reconciliation at 10:00 am

Friday, February 27th 2026:

Boys Grade 5, 6 & 7 Basketball Practice at St. Joseph’s at 7:30 am
Stations of the Cross (LSC)
Early Dismissal 2:00 pm

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Please click on the link for the AGM power point. AGM

RE-REGISTRATION PACKAGES
Re-registration packages are due back to school on March 5th, during the Celebration of Learning. Please contact the office if you have any questions.

TAX RECEIPTS
Please note that any full-year tuition received for the 2025–26 school year, as well as any tuition payments received by December 31, 2025, are included in the 2025 receipts.

CHANGE TO APRIL & MAY GRADE 7 PIZZA LUNCHES
Please note that due to scheduling conflicts the dates of some of our upcoming Grade 7 Pizza Fundraising Lunches have changed. Pizza lunches ordered will be moved to the new dates. Our April and May Fundraising Lunches are set as follows:

April 9, 2026
April 30, 2026

May 14, 2026
May 28, 2026

CELEBRATION OF LEARNING
“Celebration of Learning”, previously known as Student Led Conferences, will be on March 5th from 11:30 am to 6:00 pm. There are no regular classes this day and parents will come to school with their child. All students are to be dressed in their school uniform. Sign up is available NOW – click HERE to link to the OnVolunteer Portal. Deadline to sign up Friday, February 27, 2026.

LENTEN MASSES:
Ash Wednesday: February 18, 2026 marks the beginning of the Lenten season; it is a time for reflection by our school community as to how we can emulate and share in all the sacrifices Jesus has made for us. This year, like last year, we are encouraging students to make a small sacrifice by attending Lenten morning Masses with their class and teacher on the dates below. Please note that morning Mass begins at 7:45 am and will end around 8:20 am. Teachers will walk students back to the school once Mass is complete. Parents are welcome to join the Mass, if they are able to.

K-3: Feb. 25, March 3, March 10, March 31
4-7: Feb. 26, March 4, March 11, April 1

After School Chest Club
The after school chest club will start on Wednesday February 25th to the end of the school year after school from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Students in grade 4 to grade 7 may participate. Consent forms must be be returned by Monday February 23rd. Students not picked up by 4:00 pm will be sent to the after school club.

Interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith?
Father Lucca continues to lead RCIA classes on Wednesday nights 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 GALA 2026:

April 17, 2026

6:00 pm

Tickets and tables are on sale! Come and enjoy a night of live music with the Cassandra Maze Band. Buy now and take advantage of early bird pricing available until March 13. Purchase now https://sfaschool.ca/gala-2026/

If you would like to donate to the live or silent auction, please contact Melissa or Pamela at Gala@sfaschool.ca

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

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

UPCOMING DATES:

Mar 5 – Student Led Conferences 11:30 am to 6:00 pm (No Regular Classes), Re-Registration Packages Due ($50.00 Late Fee Will Apply)

Feb 26th – Grade 1 Snowshoeing, Sacrament of Reconciliation (Grade 2)

Mar 5 – Student Led Conferences (No Regular Classes), Re-Registration Packages Due

Mar 13th – School Mass 9:15 am (Grade 5) $2.00 collection for our Foster Child Miguel, Last Day of Classes Before Spring Break, Noon Dismissal, No After School Club

Mar 16th to 27th – NO SCHOOL – SPRING BREAK

Mar 30th – School Re-Opens at 8:40 am, Holy Week

Apr 2nd – Holy Thursday – Noon Dismissal

Apr 3rd – NO SCHOOL – GOOD FRIDAY

Apr 6th – NO SCHOOL – EASTER MONDAY

Apr 7th – Easter Tuesday Celebration: 9:15 am Mass (Staff), Bingo and Easter Egg Hunt

Apr 9th – Grade 7 Pizza Lunch Fundraiser, PEC Meeting 6:30 pm

Apr 11th – Work Bee 8:30 am

Apr 14h – Spelling Bee 10:30 am to Noon at Church Hall

Apr 16th – Confirmation Retreat (Grade 7)

Apr 17th – SFA Gala at the ICC: 6:00 pm Cocktails & Live Saxophone Music, 7:00 pm Dinner

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February 11, 2026 In Week At A Glance

Week At A Glance, February 16th to 20th

Week At A Glance, February 16th to 20th

Reminder: There is no school Thursday, February 12th and Friday, February 13th as all staff are at the Catholic Educators Conference.

Monday, February 16th, 2026:

NO SCHOOL – FAMILY DAY

Tuesday, February 17th 2026:

Shrove Tuesday
Mad Hat Day
Pancake Lunch for all Students
Happy Lunar New Year

Wednesday, February 18th, 2026:

Ash Wednesday Mass 9:15 am (Grade 3)
Hot Lunch
Meatless Lunch

Thursday, February 19th, 2026:

Grade 7 Pizza Lunch Fundraiser
School AGM 6:45 pm at the Church Hall (Mandatory Meeting for all Families), Re-Registration Packages Handed Out

Friday, February 20th 2026:

Grade 2 Reconciliation Re-Treat 9:00 am to Noon
Early Dismissal 2:00 pm

Saturday, February 21st 2026: Work Bee 8:30 am

TUMBLER RIDGE TRAGEDY
Please keep in your prayers all members of the Tumbler Ridge community in light of the tragedy that occurred on Wednesday. The BC Ministry of Education and Child Care has provided several links to resources that can help both parents and children as they deal with feelings of loss and bewilderment. Please see below for more information.

? Canadian Mental Health Association

? ERASE

? Healthlinkbc: Helping Children with Grief

? Kelty Mental Health

? Learning through Loss

? Foundry Virtual BC – Foundry BC App

SHROVE TUESDAY AND MAD HAT DAY
Tuesday, February 17th students are encouraged to wear a crazy hat for the day (full uniform is required). Get in the spirit, make a new fun and crazy hat or wear something you already have! Student will also be having a pancake lunch from Fuel Catering.

MEATLESS LUNCH
Lent is a time when we are asked to offer sacrifices, both big and small. On Wednesday, February 18, 2026 (Ash Wednesday) we are encouraging all students to eat a meatless lunch as a way to start off the Lenten season with a small but, significant sacrifice. Traditionally abstinence from meat is observed on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all Fridays throughout the Lenten season.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – FEBRUARY 19, 2026
Our Annual General Meeting will be held this Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:45 pm at St. Francis of Assisi Parish Hall – at least one parent must attend. Re-registration packages will be given out this night.

K-3: Feb. 25, March 3, March 10, March 31
4-7: Feb. 26, March 4, March 11, April 1

SFA GALA 2026:

April 17, 2026

6:00 pm

If you would like to donate to the live or silent auction, please contact Melissa or Pamela at Gala@sfaschool.ca

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

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

UPCOMING DATES:

Feb 23rd – Grade 3 Snowshoeing

Feb 24th – In School Speech Arts at the Church Hall 9:00 am to Noon

Feb 25th – Pink Shirt Day (Students may wear a pink shirt and uniform bottom)

Feb 26th – Grade 1 Snowshoeing, Sacrament of Reconciliation (Grade 2)

Mar 5 – Student Led Conferences (No Regular Classes), Re-Registration Packages Due

Feb 26th – Grade 1 Snowshoeing, Sacrament of Reconciliation (Grade 2)

Mar 5 – Student Led Conferences (No Regular Classes), Re-Registration Packages Due

Mar 13th – Last Day of Classes Before Spring Break, Noon Dismissal, No After School Club

Mar 16th to 27th – NO SCHOOL – SPRING BREAK

Mar 30th – School Re-Opens at 8:40 am, Holy Wekk

Apr 2nd – Holy Thursday – Noon Dismissal

Apr 3rd – NO SCHOOL – GOOD FRIDAY

Apr 6th – NO SCHOOL – EASTER MONDAY

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February 6, 2026 In Week At A Glance

Week At A Glance, February 9th to 13th

Week At A Glance, February 9th to 13th

Monday, February 9th, 2026:

Grade 5, 6 & 7 Girls Basketball Practice at St. Joseph’s School at 7:30 am, Students Will Be Bussed Back to School

Tuesday, February 10th 2026:

ND Choir Festival

Wednesday, February 11th, 2026:

Grade 5 Snowshoeing
Red Day for Variety ($2.00 to Wear Red or Pink)
Hot Lunch

Thursday, February 12th, 2026:

NO SCHOOL – CATHOLIC EDUCATORS CONFERENCE

Friday, February 13th 2026:

NO SCHOOL – CATHOLIC EDUCATORS CONFERENCE

SAVE THE DATE – ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 2026
“Reminder” our Annual General Meeting will be held on February 19, 2026 at 6:45 pm at St. Francis of Assisi Parish Hall – at least one parent must attend. Re-registration packages will be given out this night.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS’ WEEK COMPLETE!
SFA students enjoyed a great Catholic Schools’ Week engaging in different activities focusing on the joy of being a Catholic School student! A big thank you to all families for donating cans of soup on Tuesday; a special kudos to the Grade 4 class who brought in the most (over 100 cans!). Overall, SFA families donated over 350 cans of soup! Way to go SFA!

VALENTINE’S DAY
Please note that students, if they wish, are permitted to exchange cards in anticipation of Valentine’s Day however, we are asking that treats are not brought in (candy, chocolates, trinkets, etc.). Thank you.

CATEGORY 1 AUTHORIZATION MEETINGS WITH FATHER LUCCA
Father Lucca will be holding Category 1 Authorization meetings in late February. Please see an excerpt from the letter below:

If a family has been going to weekly Sunday Mass for the past year, is registered in our Parish, and participates in the life of our community, they are indeed Category 1 and should come see me so I can formally confer Category 1 status.

If a family, after reflection, decides they better fit in the Category 2 description this past year, you may schedule a meeting with me, or simply check the Category 2 option on the re-registration form for the 2026-2027 scholastic year.

IMPORTANT – GRADE 7 FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN WILL ATTEND NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL IN SEPTEMBER 2026 AND WILL NO LONGER HAVE ANY OTHER CHILDREN ATTENDING SFA, MUST CONTACT THE PARISH OFFICE (604-255-8855) TO SCHEDULE AN CATEGORY 1 AUTHORIZATION APPOINTMENT WITH FATHER LUCCA.

Please note that the LINK to sign up for a meeting with Father Lucca will go live on TODAY February 6, 2026.

K-3: Feb. 25, March 3, March 10, March 31
4-7: Feb. 26, March 4, March 11, April 1

SFA GALA 2026:
SAVE THE DATE!

Friday, April 17

Mark your calendars, book the babysitter, and pull out your dancing shoes!

Join us to celebrate 80 years of SFA School. This fundraiser, supporting the school, will feature a live band, a multi-course dinner, and exciting live and silent auctions.

If you would like to donate to the live or silent auction, please contact

Pamela and Melissa Gala@sfaschool.ca

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

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

UPCOMING DATES:

Feb 16th – NO SCHOOL – FAMILY DAY

Feb 17th – Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Lunch, Mad Hat Day & Lunar New Year

Feb 18th – Ash Wednesday School Mass 9:15 am (Grade 3), Meatless Hot Lunch

Feb 19th – Grade 7 Pizza Lunch Fundraiser, School AGM 6:45 pm at the Church Hall (Mandatory Meeting for all Families), Re-Registration Packages Handed Out

Feb 20th – Grade 2 Reconciliation Re-Treat 9:00 am to Noon

Feb 21st – Work Bee 8:30 am

Feb 23rd – Grade 3 Snowshoeing

Feb 24th – In School Speech Arts at the Church Hall 9:00 am to Noon

Feb 25th – Pink Shirt Day (Students may wear a pink shirt and uniform bottom)

Feb 26th – Grade 1 Snowshoeing, Sacrament of Reconciliation (Grade 2)

Feb 27th – Stations of The Cross (LSC)

Mar 5 – Student Led Conferences (No Regular Classes), Re-Registration Packages Due Back to School

Mar 11th – Speech Arts Festival at St. Joseph’s

Mar 12th – Grade 7 Pizza Lunch Fundraiser, PEC Meeting 6:30 pm

Mar 13th – Last Day of Classes Before Spring Break, Noon Dismissal, No After School Club

Mar 16th to 27th – NO SCHOOL – SPRING BREAK

Mar 30th – School Re-Opens at 8:40 am, Holy Week

Apr 2nd – Holy Thursday – Noon Dismissal

Apr 3rd – NO SCHOOL – GOOD FRIDAY

Apr 6th – NO SCHOOL – EASTER MONDAY

Apr 7th – Easter Mass 9:15 am (Staff), Easter Egg Hunt & Bingo

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January 30, 2026 In Week At A Glance

Catholic Schools Week & Week At A Glance, February 2nd to 6th

Catholic Schools Week & Week At A Glance, February 2nd to 6th

Monday, February 2nd, 2026:

Catholic Schools Week – Celebrate Our Parents
Grade 5, 6 & 7 Girls Basketball Practice at St. Joseph’s School at 7:30 am, Students Will Be Bussed Back to School
Grade 4’s Snowshoeing

Tuesday, February 3rd 2026:

Catholic Schools Week – Celebrate Our Community – please bring in a can of soup

Wednesday, February 4th, 2026:

Catholic Schools Week – Celebrate Our Students
Grade 5 Boys Basketball Game at OLS at Noon
Hot Lunch

Thursday, February 5th, 2026:

Catholic Schools Week – Celebrate Our Staff
Grade 2 Snowshoeing
Grade 7 Pizza Lunch Fundraiser
Grade 5 Boys Basketball Game at St. Mary’s at 3:15 pm & 4:00 pm
PEC Meeting 6:30 pm

Friday, February 6th, 2026:

Catholic Schools Week – Celebrate our Pastor Father Lucca
Grade 5, 6 & 7 Boys Basketball Practice at St. Joseph’s School at 7:30 am, Students Will Be Bussed Back to School
9:15 am Prayer Assembly (Grade 6) at the Church
Early Dismissal 2:00 pm

Saturday, February 7th, 2026: Family Dance 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK:
This year is a special one for the St. Francis of Assisi Community! We are celebrating the 80th anniversary of our school’s opening and the 90th anniversary of our parish church being built! It is a great time to celebrate all that Catholic education has given our families throughout the years!

We are gearing up to celebrate Catholic Schools Week next week (February 1-6, 2026). Below details some of the themes for each day of the week and we would like to ask in particular that on Tuesday each child brings a can of soup for our “Souper Bowl”; on this day we will focus on supporting those in our community by donating cans of soup to a local charity. Thank you!

Sunday, February 1st – Celebrate our Parish: 10:30 am Mass – All are welcome to attend. Grades 2 and 7 who will receive the sacraments are required to attend the Enrollment Mass – 10:30 am. At this Mass we ask the students come dressed in their school uniform.

Monday, February 2nd – Celebrate our Parents – We thank all our parents and guardians for their love and support.

Tuesday, February 3rd – Celebrate our Community – We will support our community by hosting a Souper Bowl. Students are to bring in cans of soup.

Wednesday, February 4th – Celebrate our Students – Today we celebrate our students who bring love and joy to our school.

Thursday, February 5th – Celebrate our Staff – We thank our staff who love and care for all members of our school community.

Friday, February 6th – Celebrate our pastor, Father Lucca: We thank Father Lucca for being our spiritual leader.

FAMILY DANCE:
Get your tickets before it’s too late! Ticket sales will end on Tuesday, February 3rd. Tickets will not be sold at the door! You can also pre-purchase food and concession tickets to avoid lines at the dance. Alcoholic beverage tickets will be available for purchase on site.

All tickets will include one free concession item! You will receive your free ticket when checking in at the dance. Stay tuned for more details next week!

https://sfaschool.ca/sfa-2026-family-dance/

CATEGORY 1 AUTHORIZATION MEETINGS WITH FATHER LUCCA
Father Lucca will be holding Category 1 Authorization meetings in late February. Please see an excerpt from the letter below:

Please note that the LINK to sign up for a meeting with Father Lucca will go live on February 6, 2026.

K-3: Feb. 25, March 3, March 10, March 31
4-7: Feb. 26, March 4, March 11, April 1

SFA GALA 2026:
SAVE THE DATE!

Friday, April 17

Mark your calendars, book the babysitter, and pull out your dancing shoes!

Join us to celebrate 80 years of SFA School. This fundraiser, supporting the school, will feature a live band, a multi-course dinner, and exciting live and silent auctions.

If you would like to donate to the live or silent auction, please contact

Pamela and Melissa Gala@sfaschool.ca

Update Your Parent Participation Hours:

As the second term kicks off, a reminder to everyone who hasn’t yet entered their Parent Participation hours for the fall of 2025 to do so by January 31^st.

Looking for hours? Here are some opportunities and current needs :

Supervision:
Lunchtime Supervision: Tuesday (X2), Wednesdays, Thursdays
Afterschool: Tuesdays, Wednesdays , Thursdays, Fridays (X3)
If you are available and interested please email: parentparticipation@sfaschool.ca

Special Events: The special events team is always looking for extra hands. If you are interested in supporting any upcoming events please reach out to Heather hdmaciver@gmail.com for more details.

Logging your Parent Participation hours on the Volunteer Portal:
In order to properly coordinate and record volunteer tasks, we use the SFA online volunteer portal . Your default password is set to SFA1234 and your login is the email address you’ve provided to the school. If you haven’t received your login, please reach out to Jeremy Neese at onvolunteer@sfaschool.ca. Once you have completed your volunteer task, log into the portal SFA online volunteer portal and log your hours within your ad hoc tasks section (see instructions below).

Instructions on entering ad hoc hours in the portal:
From the main menu, select “Activities”, then “Ad hoc.”
On the right, click “New Ad Hoc Request”.
Ad Hoc Type = “Unscheduled”
For Activity = “<YOUR VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY>”
Description = free form note, not required but you can detail the work done here
Task Date = select or enter the date you performed the task
Total Hours = the number of hours you spent on that day performing the task
Click “Submit Request”
*tip: if you’re having trouble, check your browser, chrome works best*

There are resources on the portal that detail step by step instructions on how to submit your hours. You will find “Start Guide” & “How To Guide” in the top right corner of the login page. A video tutorial can also be found here.

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

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

UPCOMING DATES:

Feb 10th – ND Choir Festival

Feb 11th – Red Day for Variety ($2.00 to Wear Red or Pink), Grade 5 Snowshoeing

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

Feb 16th – NO SCHOOL – FAMILY DAY

Feb 17th – Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Lunch, Mad Hat Day & Lunar New Year

Feb 18th – Ash Wednesday School Mass 9:15 am (Grade 3)

Feb 19th – Grade 7 Pizza Lunch Fundraiser, School AGM 6:45 pm at the Church Hall (Mandatory Meeting for all Families), Re-Registration Packages Handed Out

Feb 20th – Grade 2 Reconciliation Re-Treat 9:00 am to Noon

Feb 21st – Work Bee 8:30 am

Feb 23rd – Grade 3 Snowshoeing

Feb 24th – In School Speech Arts at the Church Hall 9:00 am to Noon

Feb 25th – Pink Shirt Day (Students may wear a pink shirt and uniform bottom)

Feb 26th – Grade 1 Snowshoeing, Sacrament of Reconciliation (Grade 2)

Mar 5 – Student Led Conferences (No Regular Classes), Re-Registration Packages Due

Feb 26th – Grade 1 Snowshoeing, Sacrament of Reconciliation (Grade 2)

Mar 5 – Student Led Conferences (No Regular Classes), Re-Registration Packages Due

Mar 13th – Last Day of Classes Before Spring Break, Noon Dismissal, No After School Club

Mar 16th to 27th – NO SCHOOL – SPRING BREAK

Mar 30th – School Re-Opens at 8:40 am, Holy Wekk

Apr 2nd – Holy Thursday – Noon Dismissal

Apr 3rd – NO SCHOOL – GOOD FRIDAY

Apr 6th – NO SCHOOL – EASTER MONDAY

___________________________________

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January 23, 2026 In Week At A Glance

Week At A Glance, January 26th to 30th

Week At A Glance, January 26th to 30th

Monday, January 26th, 2026:

Grade 5, 6 & 7 Girls Basketball Practice at St. Joseph’s School at 7:30 am, Students Will Be Bussed Back to School
Grade 5 Boys Basketball Game at St. Jude’s at 3:15 pm

Tuesday, January 27th, 2026:

Grade 6 Immunizations

Wednesday, January 28th, 2026:

Hot Lunch
Parent Night with Julia Eckert 6:30 pm at the School

Thursday, January 29th, 2026:

Grade 5 Snowshoeing
Grade 7 Girls Basketball Game at St. Mary’s at 3:15 pm

Friday, January 30th, 2026:

Grade 5, 6 & 7 Boys Basketball Practice at St. Joseph’s School at 7:30 am, Students Will Be Bussed Back to School
Rosary (Grade 1)
Early Dismissal 2:00 pm

GRADE 2 & GRADE 7 ENROLMENT MASS:
Sunday, February 1, 2026 – all students in Grades 2 and 7 who will receive the sacraments are required to attend the Enrollment Mass – 10:30 am. At this Mass we ask the students come dressed in their school uniform.

FAMILY DANCE:
Tickets will not be available for purchase at the door. Last year we reached our max capacity at our venue and we expect the same, so get your tickets early!
You can also pre-purchase pizza 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, prizes and more!

https://sfaschool.ca/sfa-2026-family-dance/

CATEGORY 1 AUTHORIZATION MEETINGS WITH FATHER LUCCA
As mentioned in an email sent last week, Father Lucca will be holding Category 1 Authorization meetings in late February. Please see an excerpt from the letter below:

Please note that the LINK to sign up for a meeting with Father Lucca will go live on February 6, 2026.

K-3: Feb. 25, March 3, March 10, March 31
4-7: Feb. 26, March 4, March 11, April 1

FREE – Parenting Workshop “Helping Our Children Thrive” – January 28, 2026
All parents are encouraged to attend a FREE parenting workshop with parenting expert, Julia Eckert!

The workshop will be held from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at the school. Topics Julia will address will include:

How stress and anxiety show up in every day behaviour
How to support children when they are struggling with connection and trust
Support mental health and wellness in children and youth

This workshop is the first in a series of two workshops by Julia (the second workshop will be held on April 22, 2026). You can choose to attend just one or both! Registration below is for the workshop this January.

To register: Click on the link below:

JANUARY 28, 2026 – PARENTING WORKSHOP WITH JULIA ECKERT

SFA GALA 2026:
SAVE THE DATE!

Friday, April 17

Mark your calendars, book the babysitter, and pull out your dancing shoes!

Join us to celebrate 80 years of SFA School. This fundraiser, supporting the school, will feature a live band, a multi-course dinner, and exciting live and silent auctions.

If you would like to donate to the live or silent auction, please contact

Pamela and Melissa Gala@sfaschool.ca

Update Your Parent Participation Hours:

SFA Merchandise:
Boost your school spirit and support our community by grabbing the latest SFA merchandise! The perfect holiday gift! Our accessory collection is designed for students, parents, and alumni who want to show their pride in style. Every purchase directly supports school programs, making it a meaningful way to give back. Shop now and help us continue building a vibrant and connected SFA school community. Order pick up will be coordinated offline with each family.

https://sfaschool.ca/sfa-merchandise/

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

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

UPCOMING DATES:

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

Feb 2nd – Grade 4 Snowshoeing

Feb 5th – Grade 2 Snowshoeing, Grade 7 Pizza Lunch Fundraiser, PEC Meeting 6:30 pm

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

Feb 17th – Shrove Tuesday & Mad Hat Day

Feb 18th – Ash Wednesday School Mass 9:15 am (Grade 3)

Feb 19th – School AGM 6:45 pm at the Church Hall (Mandatory Meeting for all Families)

Feb 20th – Grade 2 Reconciliation Re-Treat 9:00 am to Noon

Feb 21st – Work Bee 8:30 am

Feb 23rd – Grade 3 Snowshoeing

Feb 24th – In School Speech Arts at the Church Hall 9:00 am to Noon

Feb 25th – Pink Shirt Day (Students may wear a pink shirt and uniform bottom)

Feb 26th – Grade 1 Snowshoeing, Sacrament of Reconciliation (Grade 2)

Feb 25th – Pink Shirt Day (Students may wear a pink shirt and uniform bottom)

Mar 5 – Student Led Conferences (No Regular Classes), Re-Registration Packages Due

Mar 13th – Last Day of Classes Before Spring Break, Noon Dismissal, No After School Club

Mar 16th to 27th – NO SCHOOL – SPRING BREAK

Mar 30th – School Re-Opens at 8:40 am, Holy Wekk

Apr 2nd – Holy Thursday – Noon Dismissal

Apr 3rd – NO SCHOOL – GOOD FRIDAY

Apr 6th – NO SCHOOL – EASTER MONDAY

___________________________________

Office | St. Francis of Assisi School
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Tel: 604-253-7311
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January 16, 2026 In Week At A Glance

Week At A Glance, January 19th to 23rd

Week At A Glance, January 19th to 23rd

Monday, January 19th, 2026:

Grade 5, 6 & 7 Girls Basketball Practice at St. Joseph’s School at 7:30 am, Students Will Be Bussed Back to School (Canceled)
Grade 5 Boys Basketball Game at Our Lady of Sorrows at Noon (Postponed)

Tuesday, January 20th, 2026:

Grade 6 Snowshoeing

Wednesday, January 21st, 2026:

Hot Lunch

Thursday, January 22nd, 2026:

Grade 7 Pizza Lunch Fundraiser
Sacramental Parent Meetings at School – Grade 2 at 6:00 pm, Grade 7 at 6:30 pm

Friday, January 23rd, 2026:

Grade 5, 6 & 7 Boys Basketball Practice at St. Joseph’s School at 7:30 am, Students Will Be Bussed Back to School
School Mass 9:15 am (Grade 4) ($2.00 Collection for our Foster Child Miguel)
Early Dismissal 2:00 pm

Saturday, January 24th, 2026: Work Bee 8:30 am

Family Dance “Early Bird Tickets”:
SFA Family Dance Bowl – Last Day for Early Bird Tickets!
Today, January 16th, is the last day to get your family dance tickets at early bird pricing at $20/ticket. Tomorrow the prices will increase to $25/ticket. Buy now and save! Tickets will not be available for purchase at the door. Last year we reached our max capacity at our venue and we expect the same, so get your tickets early!
You can also pre-purchase pizza 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, prizes and more!

https://sfaschool.ca/sfa-2026-family-dance/

Grade 2 and Grade 7 Sacramental Meeting and Enrollment Mass
For all families of Grade 2 and Grade 7 students who will be receiving the Sacraments of Communion (Grade 2) and Confirmation (Grade 7) please note the following important dates:

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00 pm – Grade 2 parents are required to attend a mandatory sacramental prep meeting with Father Lucca and Ms. Montcalm
Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30 pm – Grade 7 parents are required to attend a mandatory sacramental prep meeting with Father Lucca and Mr. Teodosio
Sunday, February 1, 2026 – all students in Grades 2 and 7 who will receive the sacraments are required to attend the Enrollment Mass – 10:30 am. At this Mass we ask the students come dressed in their school uniform.

Parent Support Group (PSG):
The PSG are a group of two or three SFA parents tasked with apply for the government gaming grant and distributing the monies received to the school towards extra-curricular needs. We have openings for our PSG for the upcoming school year. If you are interested in potentially being on the PSG, please contact Ms. Welsh at: d.welsh@sfaschool.ca Thank you.

Drop off Zone:
Reminder: The drop off zone is drop off only. Please do not park in the drop off zone and walk your child in. If you need to walk your child to the school please park in the neighbourhood and walk in. Thank you for your cooperation.

FREE – Parenting Workshop “Helping Our Children Thrive” – January 28, 2026
All parents are encouraged to attend a FREE parenting workshop with parenting expert, Julia Eckert!

The workshop will be held from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at the school. Topics Julia will address will include:

How stress and anxiety show up in every day behaviour
How to support children when they are struggling with connection and trust
Support mental health and wellness in children and youth

To register: Click on the link below:

JANUARY 28, 2026 – PARENTING WORKSHOP WITH JULIA ECKERT

Update Your Parent Participation Hours:

https://sfaschool.ca/sfa-merchandise/

SFA Staff Update:

Welcome to Ms. Mizobuchi, Ms. Belanger and Mr. Santos – they have joined SFA as Education Assistants. We are happy to have them on board our SFA team. And a big thank you to Ms. Chin who has now moved onto other endeavours.

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.

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

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

UPCOMING DATES:

Jan 26th – Grade 5, 6 & 7 Girls Basketball Practice at St. Joseph’s School at 7:30 am

Jan 27th – Grade 6 Immunizations (Consent forms will be sent home the first week of January)

Jan 28th – Parent Night with Julia Eckert 6:30 pm at the School

Jan 29th – Grade 5 Snowshoeing

Jan 30th – Grade 5, 6 & 7 Boys Basketball Practice at St. Joseph’s School at 7:30 am, Adoration & Benediction 1:00 pm

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

Feb 2nd – Grade 4 Snowshoeing

Feb 5th – Grade 2 Snowshoeing, Grade 7 Pizza Lunch Fundraiser, PEC Meeting 6:30 pm

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

Feb 17th – Shrove Tuesday & Mad Hat Day

Feb 18th – Ash Wednesday School Mass 9:15 am (Grade 3)

Feb 19th – School AGM 6:45 pm at the Church Hall (Mandatory Meeting for all Families)

Feb 20th – Grade 2 Reconciliation Re-Treat 9:00 am to Noon

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January 9, 2026 In Week At A Glance

Week At A Glance, January 12th to 16th

Week At A Glance, January 12th to 16th

Monday, January 12th, 2026:

Grade 5, 6 & 7 Girls Basketball Practice at St. Joseph’s School at 7:30 am, Students Will Be Bussed Back to School
Spirit Week – Western Day
Grade 7’s Snowshoeing

Tuesday, January 13th, 2026:

Spirit Week – Black-Out Day

Wednesday, January 14th, 2026:

Spirit Week – Superhero Day (traditional, modern, creative)
Hot Lunch

Thursday, January 15th, 2026:

Spirit Week – Athletic Day
PEC Meeting 6:30 pm

Friday, January 16th, 2026:

Grade 5, 6 & 7 Boys Basketball Practice at St. Joseph’s School at 7:30 am, Students Will Be Bussed Back to School
Spirit Week – Tacky Tourist Day
Rosary (Grade 1)
Early Dismissal 2:00 pm

Spirit Week, January 12th to 16th:
We will be celebrating Spirit Week at SFA in January. Students will be allowed to come to school in non-uniform. Please remember to dress your child appropriately for school and that they have running shoes with them each day, especially on gym days. Please note that any student who is not wearing appropriate clothing will be asked to wear their gym uniform. See below the themes for our upcoming Spirit Week.

Monday, January 12th – Western Day – Wear western clothing (jeans, cowboy hat, plaid shirts, etc.)

Tuesday, January 13th – Black Out Day – Wear all black clothing. Bring flashlights, lanterns, headlights, etc.

Wednesday, January 14th – Superhero Day – Dress up at a traditional superhero (Spiderman, Superman, etc) or a modern day hero (Terry Fox, Rick Hansen, etc.)

Thursday, January 15th – Athletic Day – Dress up in sporting wear (basketball, soccer, hockey), sports team (Canucks, Whitecaps, Golden Eyes) or SFA gym strip.

Friday, January 16th – Tacky Tourist Day – Dress up as a tourist (Hawaiian shirt, dress, sunglass, camera, etc.)!

Family Dance “Early Bird Tickets”:
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. Tickets will not be available for purchase at the door. Last year we reached our max capacity at our venue and we expect the same, so get your tickets early!
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/

FREE – Parenting Workshop “Helping Our Children Thrive” – January 28, 2026
All parents are encouraged to attend a FREE parenting workshop with parenting expert, Julia Eckert!

The workshop will be held from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at the school. Topics Julia will address will include:

How stress and anxiety show up in every day behaviour
How to support children when they are struggling with connection and trust
Support mental health and wellness in children and youth

To register: Click on the link below:

JANUARY 28, 2026 – PARENTING WORKSHOP WITH JULIA ECKERT

https://sfaschool.ca/sfa-merchandise/

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

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

UPCOMING DATES:

Jan 19th – Grade 5, 6 & 7 Girls Basketball Practice at St. Joseph School at 7:30 am

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 – Grade 5, 6 & 7 Boys Basketball Practice at St. Joseph’s School at 7:30 am, School Mass 9:15 am (Grade 4)

Jan 26th – Grade 5, 6 & 7 Girls Basketball Practice at St. Joseph’s School at 7:30 am

Jan 27th – Grade 6 Immunizations (Consent forms will be sent home the first week of January)

Jan 29th – Grade 5 Snowshoeing

Jan 30th – Grade 5, 6 & 7 Boys Basketball Practice at St. Joseph’s School at 7:30 am, 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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December 12, 2025 In Week At A Glance

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

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:

Boost your school spirit and support our community by grabbing the latest SFA merchandise! The perfect holiday gift! Our accessory collection is designed for students, parents, and alumni who want to show their pride in style. Every purchase directly supports school programs, making it a meaningful way to give back. Shop now and help us continue building a vibrant and connected SFA school community. https://sfaschool.ca/sfa-merchandise/ Orders can be picked up Friday, December 19 between 12-12:30pm at the school.

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

Alumni Mailing List:

We have a new feature on our school website for alumni who would like to stay updated and receive upcoming newsletters. https://sfaschool.ca/alumni/

Please pass along to anyone you know who attended SFA in the past.

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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December 5, 2025 In Week At A Glance

Second Week of Advent & Week At A Glance, December 8th to 12th

Second Week of Advent, Week At A Glance, December 8th to 12th

Monday, December 8th, 2025:

Tuesday, December 9th, 2025:

Wednesday, December 10th, 2025:

Primary Christmas Concert (Kindergarten to Grade 3 & Grade 7) at 1:00 pm (Doors open at 12:45 pm) and 6:45 pm (Students arrive at 6:15 pm to the church & Doors open at 6:30 pm) at the church hall
Hot Lunch will arrive early for students to eat before the concert

Thursday, December 11th, 2025:

Grade 7 Pizza Lunch Fundraiser will arrive early for students to eat before the concert
Intermediate Christmas Concert (Grade 4 to Grade 7) at 1:00 pm (Doors open at 12:45 pm) and 6:45 pm (Students arrive at 6:15 pm to the church & Doors open at 6:30 pm) at the church hall

Friday, December 12th, 2025:

Grade 3 Field Trip to Burnaby Village (Walkathon Prize)
Advent Prayer Service (Grade 5)

Saturday, December 13th, 2025: Work Bee 8:30 am

Second Week of Advent: (Peace) – Prepare the Way of the Lord! The peace of God allows us to look at others through heaven’s eyes and help guide the world to see God’s here and not-yet here kingdom. Peace from God, biblical peace, allows us to trust in God’s promises (Proverbs 3:5), through restful, tranquil faith, despite the dark, scary world around us.

Christmas Concert Reminders:

The Primary Christmas Concert (Kindergarten to Grade 3 & Grade 7) is on Wednesday, December 10th, 2025 at the church hall at 1:00 pm (doors will open at 12:45 pm) and 6:45 pm (doors will open at 6:30 pm) . Students are to be dropped off at the church at 6:15 pm.

The Intermediate Christmas Concert (Grade 4 to Grade 7) is on Thursday, December 11th, 2025 at the church hall at 1:00 pm (doors will open at 12:45 pm) and 6:45 pm (doors will open at 6:30 pm) . Students are to be dropped off at the church at 6:15 pm.

Primary Concert (Kindergarten to Grade 3 & Grade 7) Wednesday December 10th, there will be NO PE classes and students in the concert will wear their concert clothes to school.

Intermediate Concert (Grade 4 to Grade 7) Thursday December 11th, there will be NO PE classes and students in the concert will wear their concert clothes to school.

ALL STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THEIR EVENING PERFORMANCE.

Catholic Outreach – Backpack Campaign:

Please bring in your donations by Friday December 12th. Thank you in advance for brightening someone’s Christmas.

List of Items Needed for Parish Hampers AND the Backpack Campaign

Kindergarten:
Parish Hamper: Dry Pasta and Macaroni and cheese
Backpack Campaign: Men’s and women’s scarves and gloves

Grade One:
Parish Hamper: Pasta sauce
Backpack Campaign: Men’s hygiene items (deodorant, shaving cream, razors, body wash)

Grade Two:
Parish Hamper: Instant noodles (ex. Mr. Noodles/Sapporo Ichiban)
Backpack Campaign: Women’s hygiene items (deodorant, shaving cream, razors, body wash)

Grade Three:
Parish Hamper: Canned tuna
Backpack Campaign: Men’s and women’s toques

Grade Four:
Parish Hamper: Canned corn, beans in tomato sauce
Backpack Campaign: Men’s socks

Grade Five:
Parish Hamper: Canned corn or beans in tomato sauce
Backpack Campaign: Toothbrushes and toothpaste

Grade Six:
Parish Hamper: Peanut butter, jam
Backpack Campaign: Men’s t-shirts (S,M,L,XL)

Grade Seven:
Parish Hamper: Cereal or Cookies
Backpack Campaign: Women’s t-shirts (S,M,L,XL)

Christmas Ornament:
Please return your ornament as soon as possible so we can put them up on our Christmas tree.

Family Dance “Save the Date:
Mark your calendars, lace up your sneakers, and bring your best dance moves to the SFA Family Dance Bowl on Saturday, February 7th, 2026 from 6:00-9:00pm at Famee Furlane’s Main Hall.

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!

Early bird tickets go on sale starting December 12th, so mark your calendars and keep an eye out for more exciting details coming soon!

Family Dance Poster

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

Alumni Mailing List:

We have a new feature on our school website for alumni who would like to stay updated and receive upcoming newsletters. https://sfaschool.ca/alumni/

Please pass along to anyone you know who attended SFA.

Return It Depot:
The Grade Seven class has set up a return it account to raise money.
Please see below the details to donate.

1. Bag Your Containers

Place your unsorted containers in sealed, clear or transparent bags up to 90-litre capacity.

2. Locate Kiosk

Find the Express Kiosk located on site. Use the school phone number 604-253-7311

3. Print & Label

Print your labels, label your bags. Each bag needs a label.

UPCOMING DATES:

Dec 16th – Confessions Grade 4 & Grade 7

Dec 17th – Confessions Grade 6

Dec 18th – Learning Updates Go Home

Dec 19th – Red & Green Day (Students may wear non-uniform red & green today), Last Day of Classes, Noon Dismissal, No ASC & No After School Bus

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 – 16th – Spirit Week (Details to follow)

Jan 20th – Grade 6 Snowshoeing

Jan 23rd – School Mass (Grade 4)

Jan 29th – Grade 5 Snowshoeing

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November 28, 2025 In Week At A Glance

First Week of Advent & Week At A Glance, December 1st to 5th

First Week of Advent, Week At A Glance, December 1st to 5th

Monday, December 1st, 2025:

Bring in Christmas Concert Outfit for Teachers to check (Information below on costume requirements)
Please return all portfolios to your class teacher

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025:

Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025:

Confessions Grade 3 & Grade 5
Hot Lunch

Thursday, December 4th, 2025:

PEC Meeting 6:30 pm

Friday, December 5th, 2025:

Notre Dame Christmas Concert at Church Hall 11:00
Advent Prayer Service (Grade 3)
Grade 7 Candy Bag Sale $2.00

Sunday is the First Week of Advent:
The Season of Advent is a very special time in the church. During Advent, we actively prepare our hearts and minds for the birth of Christ at Christmas. Here at school, the children will have the opportunity to participate in outreach projects. In anticipation of Christmas this short clip is a great reminder of how to prepare: “Advent in 2 minutes” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S02KOlw7dlA

First Week of Advent: We light this candle today to remind us that Jesus is our hope – and the hope of the world. We thank God for the promises he has made to us and for the light he has brought into the world. I encourage you to join us in prayer and reflection during this holy season of Advent. “May we spend these holy days together in prayer, penance, and hope, fixing our eyes on the appearance of Christ our Savior” @BishopBarron

Christmas Ornament:
In keeping with our annual tradition, a Christmas “ornament” was sent home with the youngest child in your family today. We would like each family to decorate a Christmas ornament to hang on our school Christmas tree. Please decorate your ornament however you wish. You may use any materials to decorate and personalize your family ornament (e.g., pictures, stickers, glitter). Don’t forget to carefully cut out your ornament and write your family name on the back. We will hole punch and tie a hanging ribbon to each ornament. Ornaments are due back by Friday, December 5th. We hope you enjoy this activity with your family.

Morning Mass:
Change to SFA Weekly Morning Mass timing effective December 1st – now 7:45 am start time (formally 8:00 am)

Catholic Outreach – Backpack Campaign:

Tis the season for giving. We are kindly asking each student to donate towards our Christmas Hampers. Please check to make sure donations are not expired. Our school is also supporting Vancouver Covenant House in their Christmas Backpack Campaign, which helps teenagers and young adults who live on the streets of Vancouver. Donations for both charities will be collected starting December 1st to December 12th. You may also send a monetary donation of $5.00, which would cover both causes. Thank you for helping brighten someone’s Christmas.