Week At A Glance

Monday, May 18th, 2026:

• NO SCHOOL – VICTORIA DAY

Tuesday, May 19th, 2026:

• NO SCHOOL – PRO-D DAY

Wednesday, May 20th, 2026:

• High Jump Practice at 7:30 am at the Church Hall. Please drop your child off with Miss Pratley. Students will be walked back to the school.
• Principal For the Day
• Hot Lunch
• Throwing Practice at lunch
• Chess Club 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Students in Grade 4-7 who signed up)

Thursday, May 21st, 2026:

• Jeans Day for BC Children’s Hospital (Please bring in a $2.00 donation to wear jeans today)
• Track Practice 3:10 pm to 4:15 pm at Templeton Track. 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.

Friday, May 22nd, 2026:

• Grandparents Tea 10:30 am to Noon at the Church Hall
• Early Dismissal 2:00 pm

Gym Update

Sports Day

BC Children’s Hospital “Jeans Day”

Grandparents Tea

SFA Carnival
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:

• $10 per person
• $15 at the gate
• Free admission for children under 5

Talent Show: Please click on the link to sign up for the Talent Show. The Talent show will run from 1:30 to 3:30:   Talent Show Sign Up Link

Purchase admission, food, and drink tickets here: Annual SFA Carnival – Saint Francis of Assisi School

Presale tickets are available now until May 22nd.

Volunteer: Please consider volunteering to help make this a fun event :
Click on this Link to Volunteer

SFA Preschool
Did you know SFA has a preschool? Located at the Church, SFA Preschool offers a caring, faith-based 4-hour morning program that gives children a wonderful foundation before kindergarten. Limited spaces are still available for 2026/2027. Email preschool@sfaschool.ca or apply online.

Bike & Walk to School Week 
June 1-5, 2026 will be Bike and Walk to School Week at SFA!  Prizes will be given for students who make the effort to consistently bike or walk to school. More details to come! Stay tuned!

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:

May 27th – CISVA Track Meet at Swangard, Chess Club Canceled Today

May 28th – Grade 7 Pizza Lunch Fundraiser

May 29th – Rosary (Kindergarten)

May 31st – SFA Carnival at the Church Garden

Jun 1st – Panorama Photo (All students must wear their winter uniform with their school sweater)

Jun 2nd – Confirmation Rehearsal at 5:30 pm at the Church

Jun 3rd – CISVA Track Meet at Swangard, Chess Club Canceled Today

Jun 5th – Rosary (Grade 4), Sacrament of Confirmation Mass (Grade 7) at 4:00 pm

Jun 8th to 12th – Bollywood in Gym Classes

Jun 9th – New Kindergarten Orientation 1:00 pm 

Jun 11th – Grade 7 Pizza Lunch Fundraiser

Jun 13th – Work Bee 8:30 am

Jun 15th – NO SCHOOL – PRO D-DAY

Jun 16th – Staff Appreciation Lunch 

Jun 17th – Last Hot Lunch

Jun 19th – Donuts for Dads, Grade 7 Mass at 5:00 pm and Leaving Ceremony

Jun 23rd – Wolf Awards 1:00 pm at the Church Hall

Jun 24th – Last Day of Before and After School Club

Jun 25th – School Mass 9:15 am (Grade 6), Last Day of Classes, Learning Updates Go Home, Noon Dismissal

___________________________________

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 Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible Mothers and Mother figures in our lives. Today we celebrate your love, strength, patience, and the countless ways you care for and guide us. Thank you for the sacrifices you make, the wisdom you share, and the warmth you bring into our lives each day.

Monday, May 11th, 2026:

• Track Practice 3:10 pm to 4:15 pm at Templeton Track. 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 12th, 2026:

• Long Distance Track Practice at 7:45 am at Templeton Track. Please drop your child off with the teacher. Students will be walked back to the school. 

Wednesday, May 13th, 2026:

• High Jump Practice at 7:30 am at the Church Hall. Please drop your child off with Miss Pratley. Students will be walked back to the school.
• Teachers for the Day
• Hot Lunch
• Throwing Practice at lunch
• Chess Club 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Students in Grade 4-7 who signed up)

Thursday, May 14th, 2026:

• Grade 7 Pizza Lunch Fundraiser
• Track Practice 3:10 pm to 4:15 pm at Templeton Track. 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 6:30 pm

Friday, May 15th, 2026:

• Sports Day – Noon Dismissal, ASC Noon to 3:00 pm

Gym Update

Sports Day
Friday May 15th is Sports Day and Early Dismissal is at Noon. ASC is from Noon to 3:00 pm. Students are allowed to wear a shirt in their family team “colour” and are to wear their gym shorts or track pants. Please send your child with a hat and please make sure to wear sunscreen. Please have your child bring their water bottle. 

Colours to wear for Sports Day:

Cougars – Red

Jaguars – Orange

Pumas  – Yellow

Pandas – Green

Spiders – Black

Lions – Purple

Bulldogs – Pink

Scorpions – Blue

SFA Gala Winners – Teacher for a Day and Principal for a Day
On Wednesday, May 13, 2026 the following students will be “Teachers for the Day” in the respective classrooms:

Kindergarten:  Linden S.

Grade One: Juno L.

Grade Two: Ava T.

Grade Three:  Layla P.

Grade Four:  Sebastian C.D.

Grade Five:  Jamieson F.

Grade Six:  Nikolai C.D.

Grade Seven:  Lillienne D.

On Wednesday, May 20, 2026 the following students will be “Principals for the Day”:  Hazel and Cove N.

SFA Gala Winners – Magic School Bus Ride with Mr. D. and First Use of Gym!

Magic School Ride Winners: Freddy W. and Lilienne D.

First Use of Gym Winners: Linden & Hudson S. and Freddy W.

Grandparents Tea

SFA Carnival
COME CELEBRATE AND SUPPORT OUR ANNUAL SCHOOL CARNIVAL! 

Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026
Location: St. Francis of Assisi Parish Garden, 2025 Napier Street, Vancouver
 

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:

• $10 per person
• $15 at the gate
• Free admission for children under 5

Talent Show: Please click on the link to sign up for the Talent Show. The Talent show will run from 1:30 to 3:30:   Talent Show Sign Up Link

Purchase admission, food, and drink tickets here: Annual SFA Carnival – Saint Francis of Assisi School

Presale tickets are available now until May 22nd.

Volunteer: Please consider volunteering to help make this a fun event :
Click on this Link to Volunteer

School Supplies Donation Appeal from SFA Alumni Catherine Bukowski
Dear Families of St. Francis of Assisi,

I am a grade 11 student at Notre Dame Regional Secondary organizing a school supply donation initiative to support children who may not have access to the materials they need to learn and grow.

Last year’s donation drive was a huge success. The children were incredibly delighted and excited to play with their new supplies.

This project was inspired by my mother, who works in the inner city of the Surrey school district. She spoke about students who arrive at school without any supplies or do not have extra materials at home. Hearing this deeply moved me, and I felt compelled to take action.

Like many students, I 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.

My goal is to collect these extra supplies, clean and organize them into kits, and donate them to students who would benefit from them.

I would be incredibly grateful for your support. If your family has any extra school supplies (used or unused) that you’re willing to donate, I would love to include them in this initiative. Donations will be collected until the end of the school year.

Thank you for helping me make a positive impact in our wider community.

Catherine Bukowski

Neat Uniforms 
Back to school shopping for the 2026-27 school year. Please click on the links for uniform information.

• What to Expect Letter
• Bundle Promotion
• Uniform Guide
• Visual Uniform Guide

What to Expect
Uniform Guide
Bundle Poster
St. Francis of Assisi

SFA Preschool
Did you know SFA has a preschool? Located at the Church, SFA Preschool offers a caring, faith-based 4-hour morning program that gives children a wonderful foundation before kindergarten. Limited spaces are still available for 2026/2027. Email preschool@sfaschool.ca or apply online.

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:

May 18th  – NO SCHOOL – VICTORIA DAY

May 19th  – NO SCHOOL – PRO-D DAY

May 20th – Principals for the Day, Chess Club 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

May 21st – BC Children’s Hospital Jeans Day (Bring in a $2.00 donation to wear jeans today)

May 22nd – Grandparents Tea 10:30 am to Noon at the Church Hall

May 27th – CISVA Track Meet at Swangard, Chess Club canceled Today

May 28th – Grade 7 Pizza Lunch Fundraiser

May 29th – Rosary (Kindergarten)

May 31st – SFA Carnival at the Church Garden

Jun 1st – Panorama Photo (All students must wear their winter uniform with their school sweater)

Jun 3rd – CISVA Track Meet at Swangard, Chess Club Canceled Today

Jun 5th – Rosary (Grade 4), Confirmation Mass (Grade 7) at 4:00 pm

Jun 8th – 12th – Bollywood in PE Classes

Jun 9th – New Kindergarten Orientation 1:00 pm 

Jun 13th – Work Bee 8:30 am

Jun 15th – NO SCHOOL – PRO D-DAY

Jun 16th – Staff Appreciation Lunch 

Jun 18th – PEC Meeting 6:30 pm

Jun 19th – Donuts for Dads at 8:15 am, Grade 7 Mass at 5:00 pm and Leaving Ceremony at Church Hall

Jun 23rd – Wolf Awards 1:00 pm at Church Hall

Jun 24th – Last Day of Before and After School Club

Jun 25th – School Mass 9:15 am (Grade 6), Last Day of Classes, Learning Updates Go Home, Noon Dismissal

___________________________________

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 4th, 2026:

• St. Helen’s Track Meet at Swangard 
• NO TRACK PRACTICE TODAY

Tuesday, May 5th, 2026:

• NO LONG DISTANCE TRACK PRACTICE TODAY

Wednesday, May 6th, 2026:

• High Jump Practice at 7:30 am at the Church Hall. Please drop your child off with Miss Pratley. Students will be walked back to the school.
• Holy Childhood Mass with Catholic Outreach Reps 10:30 am
• Hot Lunch
• Throwing Practice at lunch
• Chess Club 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Students in Grade 4-7 who signed up)

Thursday, May 7th, 2026:

• Vancouver Aquarium Fieldtrip (Grade 3)
• Track Practice 3:10 pm to 4:15 pm at Templeton Track. 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.

Friday, May 8th, 2026:

• Victoria Day Fieldtrip (Grade 5)
• School Mass 9:15 am, Mother’s Day & May Crowning (Grade 1)

Saturday, May 9th, 2026: Work Bee 8:30 am

First Holy Communion
The Grade Two students will be receiving their First Holy Communion on Saturday, May 2nd at 11:00 am. May this sacred milestone deepen their love for Christ and fill their hearts with grace, joy, and a lasting sense of His presence. Please keep them in your prayers.

Gym Update

St. Helen’s Track Meet
Students that are attending the track meet on Monday May 4th and riding the bus are to meet at the school at 8:10 am. Students being driven to Swangard are to arrive no later than 8:30 am. Please remember to bring hats, sunscreen and lots of water.

Summer Uniform Reminders
The summer uniform may be worn from April 27th to June 25th. Students may wear the winter uniform all year round. Please refer to the parent handbook, page 16. All items marked with an asterisk must be purchased from the approved school uniform supplier.

Girls and Boys
White school gold shirt*
Burgundy school sweater* (vest)
All black shoes or all black runners

Girls
Navy blue skort*
Navy blue knee-high or ankle socks (white socks may only be worn with the gym strip)

Boys
Navy blue dress shorts*
Navy blue socks (white socks may only be worn with the gym strip)

SFA Carnival
This year’s SFA Carnival will be held on May 31st. Please consider volunteering to help make this a fun event :
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1X5TFvfjAkKga-suRIupMpg8Uefw4VDeX9_o6F5w5Dho/edit

We are also looking for cake and pastries donations for the annual Cake walk, please sign up on the volunteer sheet if you are interested.

This year’s Talent show will be from 1:30 to 3:30, sign up is now open : 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeB-mf-Sf41AOx3gIFNGmf-do4d6hQU0-5iITs5RVxwKs7Hbg/viewform?usp=header

SFA Students and Human Growth and Development
At SFA our Primary grade teachers (Kindergarten, Grades 1, 2 and 3) will start teaching your children about abuse prevention and safety through the CISVA approved, “I’m a Gift from God” program beginning next week.  Students will learn that their bodies are gifts from God and how to ensure they are kept safe.  

In our Intermediate grades (Grades 4, 5, 6 and 7) teachers will begin teaching about puberty, developmental change, social media, peer pressure and chastity in early-mid May using CISVA approved resources.

If you have any questions about these programs please do not hesitate to reach out to your child’s classroom teacher.  Thank you.

Candy Jar Fundraiser
Thank you to everyone that participated in our fundraiser this week for Miguel, our foster child. The winners were Jaya (Gr.6), Lilah (Gr.6) and Bernard (K). We raised a total of $368.00.

SFA Preschool
Did you know SFA has a preschool? Located at the Church, SFA Preschool offers a caring, faith-based 4-hour morning program that gives children a wonderful foundation before kindergarten. Limited spaces are still available for 2026/2027. Email preschool@sfaschool.ca or apply online.

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:

May 13th  – Chess Club 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

May 14th  – Grade 7 Pizza Lunch Fundraiser

May 15th  – Sports Day, Noon Dismissal, ASC Noon to 3:00 pm

May 18th  – NO SCHOOL – VICTORIA DAY

May 20th  – Chess Club 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

May 21st  – BC Children’s Hospital Jeans Day $2.00

May 22nd – Grandparents Tea 10:30 am to Noon at the Church Hall, Rosary (Kindergarten)

May 27th – CISVA Track Meet at Swangard

May 28th – Grade 7 Pizza Lunch Fundraiser

May 29th – Rosary (Kindergarten)

May 31st – SFA Carnival at the Church Garden

Jun 1st – Panorama Photo (All students must wear their winter uniform with their school sweater)

Jun 3rd – CISVA Track Meet at Swangard

Jun 5th – Rosary (Grade 4), Confirmation Mass (Grade 7) at 4:00 pm

Jun 9th – New Kindergarten Orientation 1:00 pm 

Jun 13th – Work Bee 8:30 am

Jun 15th – NO SCHOOL – PRO D-DAY

Jun 19th – Grade 7 Mass at 5:00 pm and Leaving Ceremony

Jun 25th – School Mass 9:15 am (Grade 6), Last Day of Classes, Learning Updates Go Home, Noon Dismissal

___________________________________

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, April 27th, 2026:

• Spring Uniform Starts
• Track Practice 3:10 pm to 4:15 pm at Templeton Track. 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, April 28th 2026:

• Long Distance Track Practice at 7:45 am at Templeton Track. Please drop your child off with the teacher. Students will be walked back to the school. 

Wednesday, April 29th, 2026:

• High Jump Practice at 7:30 am at the Church Hall. Please drop your child off with Miss Pratley. Students will be walked back to the school.
• First Communion Retreat 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
• Hot Lunch
• Throwing Practice at lunch
• Chess Club 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Students in Grade 4-7 who signed up)

Thursday, April 30, 2026:

• Grade 7 Pizza Lunch Fundraiser
• Track Practice 3:10 pm to 4:15 pm at Templeton Track. 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.

Friday, May 1st, 2026:

• Rosary (Grade 3)
• Confirmation Interviews with Father Lucca (Grade 7)

Saturday, May 2nd, 2026: – First Holy Communion 11:00 am

Gym Update
The foundation of the gym has been laid and the large frames have arrived. Work will commence on Monday. A reminder that Venables Street will be closed Monday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Catholic Outreach – Fundraiser for Miguel
Miguel is a 9 year old boy living in Bolivia, and we send money every year to help him and his family.
The candy fundraiser will run from Monday April 27th to Friday May 1st. Students can bring in a minimum $1.00 donation, each guess will be $1.00, with a maximum of 5 guesses per jar. You can put in a guess for all 3 jars. On Friday, May 1st, Mr. Colford and Ms. Raymond will be announcing who had the closed guess for each jar. The winner will win all the candy inside. The 3 candy jars will be in the LRC room at lunch time.

SFA Carnival
This year’s SFA Carnival will be held on May 31st. Please consider volunteering to help make this a fun event :

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1X5TFvfjAkKga-suRIupMpg8Uefw4VDeX9_o6F5w5Dho/edit

This year’s Talent show will be from 1:30 to 3:30, sign up is now open : 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeB-mf-Sf41AOx3gIFNGmf-do4d6hQU0-5iITs5RVxwKs7Hbg/viewform?usp=header

SFA Preschool
Did you know SFA has a preschool? Located at the Church, SFA Preschool offers a caring, faith-based 4-hour morning program that gives children a wonderful foundation before kindergarten. Limited spaces are still available for 2026/2027. Email preschool@sfaschool.ca or apply online.

St. Francis of Assisi Parish Education Committee (PEC):
The SFA PEC is a group of 7 parishioners who assist the pastor and principal in ensuring that the school is following proper governance and policy.  If any parishioner is interested in being nominated to be on our PEC please contact the parish office:  parish@sfaparish.ca   Thank you.

Summer Camp
Mrs. Busto and Mr. D will be running a summer camp from July 6th to July 31st. This camp is for current SFA students and incoming SFA students. More details will follow. Please forward any questions directly to Mrs. Busto (c.busto@sfaschool.ca) or please speak with Mr. D.

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:

May 4th  – St. Helen’s Track Meet at Swangard

May 7th – Vancouver Aquarium Fieldtrip (Grade 3)

May 8th  – Victoria Fieldtrip (Grade 5), School Mass (Mother’s Day & May Crowning) 9:15 am (Grade 1)

May 9th – Work Bee 8:30 am

May 15th  – Sports Day, Noon Dismissal, ASC Noon to 3:00 pm

May 18th  – NO SCHOOL – VICTORIA DAY

May 19th  – NO SCHOOL – PRO-D DAY

May 22nd – Grandparents Tea 10:30 am to Noon at the Church Hall, Rosary (Kindergarten)

May 27th – CISVA Track Meet at Swangard

May 29th – Rosary (Kindergarten)

May 31st – SFA Carnival at the Church Garden

Jun 1st – Panorama Photo (All students must wear their winter uniform with their school sweater)

Jun 3rd – CISVA Track Meet at Swangard

Jun 5th – Rosary (Grade 4), Confirmation Mass (Grade 7) at 4:00 pm

Jun 9th – New Kindergarten Orientation 1:00 pm 

Jun 13th – Work Bee 8:30 am

Jun 15th – NO SCHOOL – PRO D-DAY

Jun 19th – Grade 7 Mass at 5:00 pm and Leaving Ceremony

Jun 25th – School Mass 9:15 am (Grade 6), Last Day of Classes, Learning Updates Go Home, Noon Dismissal

___________________________________

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, April 20th, 2026:

• Track Practice 3:10 pm to 4:15 pm at Templeton Track. 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, April 21st 2026:

• Long Distance Track Practice at 7:45 am at Templeton Track. Please drop your child off with the teacher. Students will be walked back to the school. 
• Kindergarten Immunizations

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026:

• High Jump Practice at 7:30 am at the Church Hall. Please drop your child off with Miss Pratley. Students will be walked back to the school.
• Earth Day Assembly (Catholic Outreach)
• Hot Lunch
• Throwing Practice at lunch
• Chess Club 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Students in Grade 4-7 who signed up)
• Parent Night with Julia Eckert at 6:30 pm at the School

Thursday, April 23, 2026:

• Friars Track Meet at Swangard 
• NO TRACK PRACTICE TODAY

Friday, April 24th 2026:

• School Mass at 9:15 am (Kindergarten)
• Confirmation Interviews with Father Lucca (Grade 7)

Friars Track Meet
Students participating in the Friars Track Meet on Thursday, April 23rd and taking the school bus to Swangard, please arrive at the school no later than 8:25 am. For students being driven to Swangard please arrive at Swangard at 9:15 am. All students will need to be picked up from Swangard no later than 2:15 pm and the bus will not be returning students to the school. Please send your child with a healthy lunch, snacks and a water bottle and ensure your child is dressed and prepared for cold and wet weather.  

Parent Night with Julia Eckert April 22, 2026 6:30 pm
Julia Eckert is back!  She will lead Part 2 of her series on providing tools and strategies to help make and keep connections with their children. The topic for April 22 will focus on:  Different Brains, Different Needs: Helping Neurodivergent Children Thrive  All parents are welcome to attend. (Attendance at Session 1 is not required for attendance at Session 2). Please click HERE to register for the event. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Welsh at d.welsh@sfaschool.ca

Mass Collection April 24th
The Catholic Outreach Group will be collecting for our Foster Child Miguel at the school Mass on April 24th. This week we had two Salesin Sisters come to speak to the students about how we can support those in the world that are less fortunate than us. Please encourage your child to give a little or their allowance to help a child in need. Please send a $2.00 donation with your child on Friday, April 24th for our school Mass.

Consignment & SFA Merchandise Sale
There will be a consignment sale on April 24th at 1:45 pm to 2:30 pm at the front of the school. A Reminder to please label all items sent to school. There are always many lost items with no names on them.
Is your child going through a growth spurt and you need another kilt, pants or sweater?  Don’t forget we have gently used uniform items in great condition that are available for a discounted rate; please reach out to Kathryn at  SFAConsignment@gmail.com for further details. 

SFA Merchandise will also be available for purchase to complete your uniform outfit!
Our beanie, cap, and umbrella are 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.  

SFA Carnival
This year’s SFA Carnival will be held on May 31st. Please consider volunteering to help make this a fun event :

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1X5TFvfjAkKga-suRIupMpg8Uefw4VDeX9_o6F5w5Dho/edit

This year’s Talent show will be from 1:30 to 3:30, sign up is now open : 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeB-mf-Sf41AOx3gIFNGmf-do4d6hQU0-5iITs5RVxwKs7Hbg/viewform?usp=header

SFA Preschool
Did you know SFA has a preschool? Located at the Church, SFA Preschool offers a caring, faith-based 4-hour morning program that gives children a wonderful foundation before kindergarten. Limited spaces are still available for 2026/2027. Email preschool@sfaschool.ca or apply online.

Summer Camp
Mrs. Busto and Mr. D will be running a summer camp from July 6th to July 31st. This camp is for current SFA students and incoming SFA students. More details will follow. Please forward any questions directly to Mrs. Busto (c.busto@sfaschool.ca) or please speak with Mr. D.

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:

Apr 27th  – Spring Uniform Starts

Apr 29th  – First Communion Retreat 9:00 am – Noon

Apr 30th  – Grade 7 Pizza Lunch Fundraiser

May 1st  – Rosary (Grade 3), Confirmation Interviews with Father Lucca (Grade 7)

May 2nd – First Holy Communion Mass at 11:00 am

May 4th  – St. Helen’s Track Meet at Swangard

May 7th – Vancouver Aquarium Fieldtrip (Grade 3)

May 8th  – Victoria Fieldtrip (Grade 5), School Mass (Mother’s Day & May Crowning) 9:15 am (Grade 1)

May 9th – Work Bee 8:30 am

May 15th  – Sports Day, Noon Dismissal, ASC Noon to 3:00 pm

May 18th  – NO SCHOOL – VICTORIA DAY

May 19th  – NO SCHOOL – PRO-D DAY

May 22nd – Grandparents Tea 10:30 am to Noon at the Church Hall, Rosary (Kindergarten)

May 27th – CISVA Track Meet at Swangard

May 29th – Rosary (Kindergarten)

May 31st – SFA Carnival at the Church Garden

Jun 1st – Panorama Photo (All students must be dressed in their winter uniform with their school sweater)

Jun 3rd – CISVA Track Meet at Swangard

Jun 5th – Rosary (Grade 4), Confirmation Mass (Grade 7) at 4:00 pm

Jun 9th – New Kindergarten Orientation 1:00 pm 

Jun 13th – Work Bee 8:30 am

Jun 15th – NO SCHOOL – PRO D-DAY

Jun 19th – Grade 7 Mass at 5:00 pm and Leaving Ceremony

Jun 25th – School Mass 9:15 am (Grade 6), Last Day of Classes, Learning Updates Go Home, Noon Dismissal

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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, April 13th, 2026:

• Track Practice 3:10 pm to 4:15 pm at Templeton Track. 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, April 14th 2026:

• Long Distance Track Practice at 7:45 am at Templeton Track. Please drop your child off with the teacher. Students will be walked back to the school. 
• Spelling Bee 10:30 am to Noon at the Church Hall

Wednesday, April 15th, 2026:

• High Jump Practice at 7:30 am at the Church Hall. Please drop your child off with Miss Pratley. Students will be walked back to the school.
• Hot Lunch
• Throwing Practice at lunch
• Chess Club 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Students in Grade 4-7 who signed up)

Thursday, April 16th, 2026:

• Confirmation Retreat (Grade 7)
• Track Practice 3:10 pm to 4:15 pm at Templeton Track. 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.

Friday, April 17th 2026:

• Grade 4 Owl Presentation
• Rosary (Grade 7)
• SFA Gala at the ICC: 6:00 pm Cocktails & Live Saxophone Music, 7:00 pm Dinner

CONGRATULATIONS!
During Easter Vigil last week several SFA students were baptized or received First Holy Communion! It is with great joy that we welcome them and pray that the grace of God continues to be with them in their lifelong journey in the faith! Congratulations to:

Koen & Kira S.
Sophie A. 
Asher M. 
Isla C.
Akira N. 
Elle D.
Luca U.

OUR GYM IS UNDERWAY!
These are exciting times at SFA School as the construction of the school gym continues.  The actual construction of the building should be commencing soon (within the next week or so)!  So stay tuned!

SFA GALA 2026: 

Where: Italian Cultural Centre

Date: April 17, 2026

Time: 6:00 pm – Cocktails & Cassandra Maze Band
Time: 7:00 pm – Gourmet 4-Course Plated Dinner

Last Day to Purchase Tickets is Monday April 13th at Midnight! Come and enjoy a night of live music with the Cassandra Maze Band. 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

SUMMER CAMP
Mrs. Busto and Mr. D will be running a summer camp from July 6th to July 31st. This camp is for current and incoming SFA students. More details will follow. Please forward any questions directly to Mrs. Busto (c.busto@sfaschool.ca) or please speak to Mr. D.

PARENT NIGHT WITH JULIA ECKERT APRIL 22, 2026 6:30 pm
Julia Eckert is back!  She will lead Part 2 of her series on providing tools and strategies to help make and keep connections with their children.  The topic for April 22 will focus on:  Different Brains, Different Needs: Helping Neurodivergent Children Thrive  All parents are welcome to attend.  (Attendance at Session 1 is not required for attendance at Session 2).  Please click HERE to register for the event.  If you have any questions, please email Ms. Welsh at d.welsh@sfaschool.ca

CANADA’S FOOD GUIDE: 

Please see attached the Canada Food Guide from our school nurse. 

VANCOUVER PARKS AND RECREATION: 
Looking for a fresh start this spring? Now is the perfect time to build a fun and flexible fitness routine that sticks. From April 7 to May 10, 2026, get 25% off an adult, youth, senior, or child 3-month Flexipass. Click 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:

Apr 21st  – Kindergarten Immunizations (Consent forms will be sent home)

Apr 22nd  – Earth Day Assembly (Catholic Outreach), Parent Night with Julia Eckert 6:30 pm

Apr 23rd  – Friars Track Meet at Swangard

Apr 24th  – School Mass (9:15 am) Kindergarten, Confirmation Interviews with Father Lucca (Grade 7)

Apr 27th  – Spring Uniform Starts

Apr 29th  – First Communion Retreat 9:00 – Noon

Apr 30th  – Grade 7 Pizza Lunch Fundraiser

May 1st  – Rosary (Grade 3), Confirmation Interviews with Father Lucca (Grade 7)

May 2nd – First Holy Communion Mass at 11:00 am

May 4th  – St. Helen’s Track Meet at Swangard

May 18th  – NO SCHOOL – VICTORIA DAY

May 19th  – NO SCHOOL – PRO-D DAY

May 22nd – Grandparents Tea 10:30 am to Noon at the Church Hall

May 27th – CISVA Track Meet at Swangard Stadium

May 29th – Rosary (Kindergarten)

May 31st – SFA Carnival at the Church Garden

___________________________________

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

A blessed and joyous Easter. May the risen Lord fill your hearts with peace, hope, and new life. As we celebrate this sacred season, we are grateful for your partnership in nurturing our students’ faith and academic growth. Have a joyful, restful weekend with your loved ones.

The Full Scale Emergency Evacuation Drill scheduled for April 10th has been Cancelled. We will re-schedule at a later date.

Monday, April 6th, 2026:

• NO SCHOOL – EASTER MONDAY

Tuesday, April 7th, 2026:

• Long Distance Track Practice at 7:45 am at Templeton Track. Please drop your child off with the teacher. Students will be walked back to the school. Students bring school track pants and jacket for Mass.
• School Re-opens at 8:40 am
• Easter Tuesday Mass 9:15 am (Staff), Easter Egg Hunt & Bingo
• Mite Boxes Due Back

Wednesday, April 8th, 2026:

• High Jump Practice at 7:30 am at the Church Hall. Please drop your child off with Miss Pratley. Students will be walked back to the school.
• Hot Lunch
• Throwing Practice at lunch
• Chess Club 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Students in Grade 4-7 who have signed up)

Thursday, April 9th, 2026:

• Grade 7 Pizza Lunch Fundraiser
• Track Practice 3:10 pm to 4:15 pm at Templeton Track. 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.

Friday, April 10th, 2026:

• Early Dismissal 2:00 pm

Saturday, April 11th, 2026: Work Bee 8:30 am

SFA GALA 2026: 

Where: Italian Cultural Centre

Date: April 17, 2026

Time: 6:00 pm

Tickets and tables are on sale! Come and enjoy a night of live music with the Cassandra Maze Band. 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

SUMMER CAMP:
Mrs. Busto and Mr. D will be running a summer camp from July 6th to July 31st. This camp is for current SFA students and incoming SFA students. More details will follow. Please forward any questions directly to Mrs. Busto (c.busto@sfaschool.ca) or please speak to Mr. D.

CONSIGNMENT SALE:
There will be a consignment sale on April 24th at 1:45 pm to 2:30 pm at the front of the school.
Is your child going through a growth spurt and you need another kilt, pants or sweater?  Don’t forget we have gently used uniform items in great condition that are available for a discounted rate; please reach out to Kathryn at  SFAConsignment@gmail.com for further details. 

Parent Night with Julia Eckert April 22, 2026 6:30 pm
Julia Eckert is back!  She will lead Part 2 of her series on providing tools and strategies to help make and keep connections with their children.  The topic for April 22 will focus on:  Different Brains, Different Needs: Helping Neurodivergent Children Thrive  All parents are welcome to attend.  (Attendance at Session 1 is not required for attendance at Session 2).  Please click HERE to register for the event.  If you have any questions, please email Ms. Welsh at d.welsh@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:

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

Apr 16th  – Confirmation Retreat (Grade 7)

Apr 17th  – Grade 4 Owl Presentation, Rosary (Grade 7), SFA Gala at the ICC: 6:00 pm Cocktails & Live Saxophone Music, 7:00 pm Dinner

Apr 19th  – SFA Sponsored Mass 10:30 am

Apr 21st  – Kindergarten Immunizations (Consent forms will be sent home to parents)

Apr 22nd  – Earth Day Assembly, Parent Night with Julia Eckert 6:30 pm

Apr 23rd  – Friars Track Meet at Swangard

Apr 24th  – School Mass (9:15 am) Kindergarten, Grade 7 Confirmation Interviews with Father Lucca

Apr 27th  – Spring Uniform Begins, CISVA Spelling Bee

Apr 29th  – First Communion Retreat 9:00 – Noon & Parent Rehearsal 6:30 pm at the Church

May 1st  – Rosary (Grade 3), Grade 7 Confirmation Interviews with Father Lucca

May 2nd – First Holy Communion at 11:00 am

May 4th  – St. Helen’s Track Meet at Swangard Stadium

May 8th – Grade 5 Victoria Trip, Mother’s Day School Mass 9:15 am (Grade 1)

May 9th  – Work Bee 8:30 am

May 15th – Sports Day, ASC Noon to 3:00 pm

May 18th  – NO SCHOOL – VICTORIA DAY

May 19th  – NO SCHOOL – PRO-D DAY

May 22nd – Grandparents Tea 10:30 am to Noon at the Church Hall

May 27th – CISVA Track Meet at Swangard Stadium

May 29th – Rosary (Kindergarten)

May 31st – SFA Carnival 

___________________________________

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

Tel: 604-253-7311
Website: sfaschool.ca
Like us on Facebook: SFASchool
Instagram:  @sfavancouver
YouTube: SFA

Spring Break has arrived! We hope this time provides an opportunity for rest, family time, and fun.

School will be closed during the break and will reopen on March 30th at 8:40 am. We look forward to welcoming students back refreshed and ready to learn.

Enjoy a safe and restful break!

Monday, March 30th, 2026:

• Holy Week

Tuesday, March 31st 2026:

Wednesday, April 1st, 2026:

• Lenten Mass K to Grade 7 at 7:45 am
• Chess Club 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Students in Grade 4-7 who signed up)

Thursday, April 2nd, 2026:

• Holy Thursday Retreat
• Noon Dismissal, No ASC, No After School Bus

Friday, April 3rd, 2026:

• NO SCHOOL – GOOD FRIDAY

LENTEN ALMS GIVING:
During Lent we give donations (called Alms Giving). As a school we would like to donate to our SFA Parish and help to repair the Tower.

We will have a raffle to raise money to buy some bricks to help repair the Tower. The prizes will be a St Francis mug with some treats in it. There will be 12 chances to win your own St Francis mug or a key chain.

Raffle tickets will be $2.00 each. Students will bring in the money for the raffle Monday March 30th to April 2nd. We will draw the winning tickets on Tuesday, April 7th during our Alleluia Bingo Easter Egg hunt day.

SFA GALA 2026: 

Where: Italian Cultural Centre

Date: April 17, 2026

Time: 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

SUMMER CAMP:
Mrs. Busto and Mr. D will be running a summer camp from July 6th to July 31st. This camp is for current SFA students and incoming SFA students. More details will follow. Please forward any questions to Mrs. Busto or Mr. D.

CONSIGNMENT SALE:
There will be a consignment sale on April 24th at 1:45 pm to 2:30 pm at the front of the school.
Is your child going through a growth spurt and you need another kilt, pants or sweater?  Don’t forget we have gently used uniform items in great condition that are available for a discounted rate; please reach out to Kathryn at  SFAConsignment@gmail.com for further details. 

READING BUDDIES PROGRAM:
Reading Buddies Program @ Britannia Branch
 
Wednesdays, 4 – 5 pm
April 22 – May 13
 
“Reading Buddies pairs a child in Grade 2-4 with a teen “big buddy” for a fun and informal reading practice once a week. The goal of the program is to give middle-years children opportunities to work with teen mentors, who will demonstrate their love of reading and help their buddies become lifelong readers. Reading Buddies is not a tutoring program.”
 
We ask that families commit to the full run of the program – so that is 4 weeks in total. This IS NOT a drop-in program; you do need to register. Registration is now online. Please use the following link to the Reading Buddies page on our website to register.
https://vpl.bibliocommons.com/events/699e0c8b1e64afd01e5dc6b5

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.

Parent Night with Julia Eckert April 22, 2026 6:30 pm
Julia Eckert is back!  She will lead Part 2 of her series on providing tools and strategies to help make and keep connections with their children.  The topic for April 22 will focus on:  Different Brains, Different Needs: Helping Neurodivergent Children Thrive  All parents are welcome to attend.  (Attendance at Session 1 is not required for attendance at Session 2).  A sign up form will be made available after Spring Break.  If you have any questions please contact Ms. Welsh at d.welsh@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:

Apr 6th  – NO SCHOOL – EASTER MONDAY

Apr 7th  – Easter Tuesday Celebration: 9:15 am Mass (Staff), Bingo and Easter Egg Hunt, Mite boxes due back to school

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

Apr 10th  – Full Scale Emergency Evacuation Drill 

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

Apr 21st  – Kindergarten Immunizations

Apr 22nd  – Parent Night with Julia Eckert 6:30 pm

Apr 23rd  – Friars Track Meet at Swangard

Apr 24th  – School Mass (9:15 am) Kindergarten, Confirmation Interviews with Father Lucca

Apr 27th  – Spring Uniform Starts

Apr 29th  – First Communion Retreat 9:00 – Noon, Parent Rehearsal 6:30 pm at the Church

May 1st  – Rosary (Grade 3), Confirmation Interviews with Father Lucca

May 2nd – First Holy Communion at 11:00 am

May 18th  – NO SCHOOL – VICTORIA DAY

May 19th  – NO SCHOOL – PRO-D DAY

___________________________________

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, March 8th, 2026:

• Daylight Savings:  Turn Your Clocks one hour ahead on Saturday night

Monday, March 9th, 2026:

Tuesday, March 10th 2026:

• Grade 6 Confessions at 10:30 am

Wednesday, March 11th, 2026:

• Kindergarten to Grade 7 Lenten Mass at 7:45 am 
• Speech Arts at St. Joseph’s School
• Confessions Grade 5’s at 9:00 am and Grade 3’s at 10:30 am
• Hot Lunch
• Chess Club 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Students in Grade 4-7 who signed up)

Thursday, March 12th, 2026:

• Grade 7 Pizza Lunch Fundraiser
• PEC Meeting 6:30 pm

Friday, March 13th 2026:

• School Mass at 9:15 am (Grade 5) $2.00 collection for our Foster Child Miguel
• Last Day before Spring Break
• Learning Updates Go Home
• Noon Dismissal, No ASC

CONTACTING TEACHERS / EMAILING OFFICE
Please email the office and class teacher if your child will be away, late for school or leaving early. Please contact the teacher directly regarding any classroom questions.

Kindergarten – Mrs. Busto – c.busto@sfaschool.ca
Grade 1 – Miss Hewiitt – a.hewitt@sfaschool.ca
Grade 2 – Ms. Montcalm – s.montcalm@sfa school.ca
Grade 3 – Ms. Lorenz – a.lorenz@sfaschoo.ca
Grade 4 – Mrs. Sudar – n.sudar@sfaschool.ca, Mr. Colford –
Grade 5 – Miss Gordon – a.colford@sfaschool.ca
Grade 6 – Mr. Sudar – j.sudar@sfaschool.ca, Mr. King – f.king@sfaschool.ca
Grade 7 – Mr. Teodosio – p.teodosio@sfaschool.ca

Miss Pratley – sports@sfaschool.ca
Ms. Raymond – m.raymond@sfaschool.ca
Mrs. Werner – n.werner@sfaschool.ca

CHECK OUT OUR CONSIGNMENT SHOP!
Is your child going through a growth spurt and you need another kilt, pants or sweater?  Don’t forget we have gently used uniform items in great condition that are available for a discounted rate; please reach out to Kathryn at  sfaconsignment@gmail.com for further details. Thank you.

RE-REGISTRATION PACKAGES DUE
Re-registration packages were due back to school on March 5th. Please return you package to the office. Late packages will automatically be charged $50.00.

CELEBRATION OF LEARNING 
Thank you to all the students and parents that came to our Celebration of Learning. We hope you enjoyed seeing all your child(rens) progress this year.

SCHEDULE OF LENTEN MASSES:
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 date 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-7:  April 1

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: 

Where: Italian Cultural Centre

Date: April 17, 2026

Time: 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 16th to 27th  – NO SCHOOL – SPRING BREAK

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

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

Mar 31st  –  Poverty Lunch (students/staff have bread and water for lunch) Holy Week

Apr 2nd  – Holy Thursday – Noon Dismissal, No ASC

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, Mite boxes due back to school

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

Apr 21st  – Kindergarten Immunizations

Apr 23rd  – Friars Track Meet at Swangard

Apr 24th  – School Mass (9:15 am) Kindergarten, Confirmation Interviews with Father Lucca

Apr 27th  – Spring Uniform Starts

Apr 29th  – First Communion Retreat 9:00 – Noon, Parent Rehearsal 6:30 pm at the Church

May 1st  – Rosary (Grade 3), Confirmation Interviews with Father Lucca

May 2nd – First Holy Communion at 11:00 am

May 18th  – NO SCHOOL – VICTORIA DAY

May 19th  – NO SCHOOL – PRO-D DAY

___________________________________

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, March 2nd, 2026:

• SFA Preschool Open House 9:00 am to Noon and 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, 2025 Napier Street

Tuesday, March 3rd 2026:

• Grade 7 Confessions at 11:30 am

Wednesday, March 4th, 2026:

• Grades Kindergarten – Grade 3:  Lenten Morning Mass at 7:45 am
• Hot Lunch
• Grade 4 Confessions at 1:30 pm
• Chess Club 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Students in Grade 4-7 who signed up)

Thursday, March 5th, 2026:

• No Regular Classes today, Celebration of Learning 11:30 am to 6:00 pm, Students come to school in uniform with their parents
• Re-Registration due back to school today ($50.00 Late Fee Will Apply)

Friday, March 6th 2026:

• Grades 4 – 7 Lenten Morning Mass at 7:45 am
• Stations of the Cross (LSC) 1:00 pm at the Church
• Early Dismissal 2:00 pm

CONTACTING TEACHERS / EMAILING OFFICE
Please email the office and class teacher if your child will be away, late for school or leaving early. Please contact the teacher directly regarding any classroom questions.

Kindergarten – Mrs. Busto – c.busto@sfaschool.ca
Grade 1 – Miss Hewiitt – a.hewitt@sfaschool.ca
Grade 2 – Ms. Montcalm – s.montcalm@sfa school.ca
Grade 3 – Ms. Lorenz – a.lorenz@sfaschoo.ca
Grade 4 – Mrs. Sudar – n.sudar@sfaschool.ca, Mr. Colford –
Grade 5 – Miss Gordon – a.colford@sfaschool.ca
Grade 6 – Mr. Sudar – j.sudar@sfaschool.ca, Mr. King – f.king@sfaschool.ca
Grade 7 – Mr. Teodosio – p.teodosio@sfaschool.ca

Miss Pratley – sports@sfaschool.ca
Ms. Raymond – m.raymond@sfaschool.ca
Mrs. Werner – n.werner@sfaschool.ca

UNPLUGGED CANADA

At our AGM last week we had a presentation from Unplugged Canada.  Please read below for more information:

“Unplugged Canada is a grassroots, volunteer parent-led organization raising awareness across Canada about the impacts of smartphones and social media on children’s mental health, social development, and education. Growing research, particularly from Canadian sources, highlights the concerning impacts of early and excessive smartphone use. In response, Unplugged is building a judgment-free community that empowers parents to prioritize their children’s mental health.
 
The way they do this is by asking parents to pledge to delay smartphones for their kids until at least 14 years old (the age now recommended by psychologists). Close to 8,000 parents in over 1,000 schools across Canada have joined the collective movement, which is changing the societal norms around when kids are given these devices. In fact, this parent pledge is recommended by the Canadian Paediatric Society’s Centre for Healthy Screen Use. If you are interested in learning more about Unplugged and signing the pledge, please visit their website: www.unpluggedcanada.com.  If you are interested in signing the pledge here is the pledge link https://www.unpluggedcanada.com/communitypledge. 

CHECK OUT OUR CONSIGNMENT SHOP!
Is your child going through a growth spurt and you need another kilt, pants or sweater?  Don’t forget we have gently used uniform items in great condition that are available for a discounted rate; please reach out to Kathryn at  consignment@sfaschool.ca for further details. Thank you.

RE-REGISTRATION PACKAGES
Re-registration packages are due back to school on March 5th, during the Celebration of Learning. Please bring your package to the library. There will be a $50.00 charge for any late packages. 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. Tax receipts are in your re-registration packages.

MITE BOXES
We are sending home mite boxes with the primary classes today. Intermediate students will receive their boxes soon. Mite boxes are a little cardboard box that the students are given every year. The RCAV Vocations Office sends the boxes to us and asks that all students take part in our yearly Lenten project. The money collected by the children, as acts of almsgiving during Lent, is given to support the education and formation of seminarians.

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 TODAY.

UPDATED SCHEDULE OF 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.  Please note there is a change to some of the dates:
 

• K-3: March 4 
• 4-7:  March 6
• K-7:  March 11, April 1

AFTER SCHOOL CHESS CLUB:
The Chess Club will run on Wednesday’s from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm and students in grade 4 to grade 7 may participate. Mr. Colford will walk the students outside at 4:00 pm. 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: 

Where: Italian Cultural Centre

Date: April 17, 2026

Time: 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 11th  – Speech Arts Festival at St. Joseph’s School, Confessions Grade 5 & Grade 3, Hot Lunch, Chess Club 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

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 16th to 27th  – NO SCHOOL – SPRING BREAK