Week At A Glance

Monday, June 30th, 2025:

• Office Open 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Tuesday, July 1st, 2025:

• Canada Day – Office Closed 

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025:

• Office Open 9:00 am to 3:00 pm 

Thursday, July 3rd, 2025:

• Office Open 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Friday, July 4th, 2025:

• Office Open 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Staff Assignments for 2025 – 2026: 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

UPCOMING DATES:

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

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

Sep 1 – Labour Day – No School

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

Sep 3rd to 5th – Kindergarten Gradual Entry

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

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

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

Monday, June 23rd, 2025:

Tuesday, June 24th, 2025:

• Wolf Awards 1:00 pm at Church Hall

Wednesday, June 25th, 2025:

• Last Day of Before & After School Club  

Thursday, June 26th, 2025:

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

Friday, June 27th, 2025:

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

Thank You: 

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

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

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

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

Jeans Day:

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

McCarthy Uniforms: 
Please see below information from McCarthy uniforms. 

SFA Parish Tote Bags:

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

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

St. Thomas More Collegiate Summer Camps:

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

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

UPCOMING DATES:

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

Jul 1st – Canada Day – Office Closed

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

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

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

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

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

___________________________________

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

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

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

Monday, June 16th, 2025:

Tuesday, June 17th, 2025:

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

Wednesday, June 18th, 2025:

• Last Hot Lunch

Thursday, June 19th, 2025:

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

Friday, June 20th, 2025:

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

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

Family Group Colours for Sports Day:

Cougars – Red

Jaguars – Orange

Pumas  – Yellow

Pandas – Green

Spiders – Black

Lions – Purple

Bulldogs – Pink

Scorpions – Blue

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

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

McCarthy Uniforms: 
Please see below information from McCarthy uniforms. 

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

School Supply Donations:

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

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

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

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

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

UPCOMING DATES:

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

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

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

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

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

___________________________________

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

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

Sunday, June 8th, 2025

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

Monday, June 9th, 2025:

• PRO-D DAY – NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, June 10th, 2025:

• Kindergarten Orientation at 1:00 pm

Wednesday, June 11th, 2025:

• Hot Lunch

Thursday, June 12th, 2025:

Friday, June 13th, 2025:

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

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

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

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

Morning Drop Off: 
Reminder – Morning Drop Off: a friendly reminder that students are not to be dropped off before 8:15 am as supervision does not officially begin until 8:15 am. Students who are dropped off before 8:15 am will be charged an automatic Before School Club fee. Thank you for understanding and cooperation.

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

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

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

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

McCarthy Uniforms: 
Please see below information from McCarthy uniforms. 

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

Consignment Sale:

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

SFA Parish Tote Bags:

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

School Supply Donations:

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

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

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

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

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

UPCOMING DATES:

Jun 18th – Last Hot Lunch 

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

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

Jun 24th – Wolf Recognition Assembly 1:00 pm  

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

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

___________________________________

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

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

Monday, June 2nd, 2025:

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

Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025:

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

Wednesday, June 4th, 2025:

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

Thursday, June 5th, 2025:

• Staff Appreciation lunch
• Grade 7 Pizza Lunch Fundraiser

Friday, June 6th, 2025:

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

Grandparents’ Tea:

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

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

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

Admission includes:

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

 Tickets:

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

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

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

McCarthy Uniforms: 
Please see below information from McCarthy uniforms. 

Consignment Sale:

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

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

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

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

School Supply Donations:

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

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

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

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

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

UPCOMING DATES:

Jun 9th – PRO-D DAY – NO SCHOOL

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

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

Jun 14th – Work Bee 8:30 am 

Jun 18th – Last Hot Lunch 

Jun 19th – Grade 7’s to Playland 

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

Jun 24th – Wolf Recognition Assembly 1:00 pm  

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

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

___________________________________

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

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

Monday, May 26th, 2025:

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

Tuesday, May 27th, 2025:

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

Wednesday, May 28th, 2025:

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

Thursday, May 29th, 2025:

• NO TRACK PRACTICE TODAY

Friday, May 30th, 2025:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

McCarthy Uniforms: 
Please see below information from McCarthy uniforms. 

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

JUNE 5 PIZZA LINK Deadline: May 28, 2025

Grandparents Tea Friday May 30th:

SFA Carnival June 1st, 2025:

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

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

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

School Supply Donations:

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

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

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

Pop-up Recycling Event:

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

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

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

UPCOMING DATES:

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

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

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

Jun 4th – CISVA Track Meet at Swangard

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

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

Jun 9th – PRO-D DAY – NO SCHOOL

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

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

Jun 14th – Work Bee 8:30 am 

Jun 19th – Grade 7’s to Playland 

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

Jun 24th – Wolf Recognition Assembly 1:00 pm  

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

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

___________________________________

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

Tel: 604-253-7311
Website: sfaschool.ca
Twitter: @SFASchoolVan
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Victoria Day & Pro-D Day: 
A reminder there is no school on Monday, May 19th and Tuesday, May 20th. Enjoy the Victoria Day long weekend. The school will re-open on Wednesday May 21st at 8:40 am.

Monday, May 19th, 2025:

• VICTORIA DAY –  NO SCHOOL

Tuesday, May 20th, 2025:

• PRO-D-DAY –  NO SCHOOL

Wednesday, May 21st, 2025:

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

Thursday, May 22nd, 2025:

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

Friday, May 23rd, 2025:

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

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

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

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

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

McCarthy Uniforms: 
Please see below information for ordering uniforms, bundle promotion and store hours.

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

JUNE 5 PIZZA LINK Deadline:  May 28, 2025

Parish Education Committee Election (PEC) Update:

Please note that the nominating committee members for the PEC Elections that are to take place the weekend of May 24/25, 2025 are Mr. Matthew Langford and Ms. Annie Kaderly. If you have any questions about the PEC elections or nominating process please contact the school at office@sfaschool.ca

Grandparents Tea Friday May 30th:

SFA Carnival June 1st, 2025:

Date: Sunday, June 1, 2025
Time: Noon – 4:00 pm
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

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

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

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

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

School Supply Donations:
We are a group of students from 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.

This project was inspired by a story shared by one of our team members, whose mother 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 us, and we felt compelled to take action.

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

Our goal is to collect these extra supplies, clean and organize them into kits, and donate them to students who would benefit from them. If your family has any extra school supplies (used or unused) that you’re willing to donate, we’d love to include them in this initiative. Donations will be collected until the end of the school year.

Donations will be collected in each classroom. Thank you for helping us make a positive impact in our wider community.

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

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

UPCOMING DATES:

May 27th – New Kindergarten Early Learning Program

May 28th – CISVA Track Meet at Swangard, Hot Lunch

May 30th – Grandparents Tea 10:30 am to Noon at church hall

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

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

Jun 3rd – Kindergarten & Grade 6 Immunizations (Consent forms have been sent home)

Jun 4th – CISVA Track Meet at Swangard

Jun 5th – Staff Appreciation Lunch

Jun 6th – Eucharistic Adoration/Rosary Grade 6

Jun 9th – PRO-D DAY – NO SCHOOL

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

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

Jun 14th – Work Bee 8:30 am 

Jun 19th – Grade 7 Fundraiser Pizza Lunch, PEC Meeting 6:30 pm  

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

Jun 24th – Wolf Recognition Assembly 1:00 pm  

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

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

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

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

Happy Mother’s Day: 
Thank you to the grade 1 class for preparing the Mother’s Day and May Crowning Mass today. We would like to extend a Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mother’s, Grandmothers and mums in our lives. We cannot thank you enough for everything that you do.

A Mother’s Day Prayer: Please watch over and support all mothers on earth and in heaven… and help them to know how much they are loved and appreciated on Mother’s Day and everyday.

Monday, May 12th, 2025:

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

Tuesday, May 13th, 2025:

• Long Distance Track Practice at Templeton 7:45 am, Please drop your child off with the teacher. Students will be walked back to school.
• Sacrament of Confirmation at 7:00 pm

Wednesday, May 14th, 2025:

• NO High Jump practice moved to Friday morning
• Throwing Practice at lunch
• Hot Lunch

Thursday, May 15th, 2025:

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

Friday, May 16th, 2025:

• High Jump practice 7:30 am. Please drop your child off with Miss Pratley at the Parish Hall. Students will be walked back to the school
• Sports Day, wear gym shorts and family group colour shirt, bring a water bottle
• Noon Dismissal
• After School Club Noon – 3:00 pm

Gala Thank You: 
Last Friday was a night to remember!  A big thank you to Melissa De Genova, Pamela Audia (Gala Co-Chairs) and Heather Maciver (SFA Special Events Leader) for putting together a fantastic event! Thanks to all of the SFA parents and alumni that came out to support a fun evening of dinner and dancing. A special thank you for all the families that supported the silent and live auctions. Please click on the link to see some fabulour photos of the Gala. The gallery will expiry on June 1st, 2025.
https://tinashoots.shootproof.com/gallery/27366607
Password is 2025SFGL

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

Sacrament of Confirmation: 
On Tuesday May 13th at 7:00 pm, the grade 7 students will be receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. As the Confirmands prepare to receive the Sacrament may the Holy Spirit guide them in all that they do. Please pray for all our confirmands and their families.

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

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

Pizza Lunches: 
The last two Grade 7 Fundraising Pizza lunches will take place on May 22 and June 5. Please click on the links below to order. Thank you for your support.

MAY 22 PIZZA LINK Deadline:  May 14, 2025
JUNE 5 PIZZA LINK Deadline:  May 28, 2025

Sports Day: 
Reminder, Friday May 16th is Sports Day and Early Dismissal 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 with their name on it as there will not be a water station this year. 

Colours to wear for Sports Day:

Cougars – Red

Jaguars – Orange

Pumas  – Yellow

Pandas – Green

Spiders – Black

Lions – Purple

Bulldogs – Pink

Scorpions – Blue

Parish Education Committee Election (PEC) Update:

Please note that the nominating committee members for the PEC Elections that are to take place the weekend of May 24/25, 2025 are Mr. Matthew Langford and Ms. Annie Kaderly. If you have any questions about the PEC elections or nominating process please contact the school at office@sfaschool.ca

Grandparents Tea Friday May 30th:

SFA Carnival June 1st, 2025:

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

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

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

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

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

UPCOMING DATES:

May 19th – Victoria Day –  NO SCHOOL

May 20th – PRO-D Day –  NO SCHOOL

May 22nd – Grade 7 Pizza Lunch Fundraiser, New Kindergarten Early Learning Program, PEC Meeting 6:30 pm

May 23rd – Grade 5 to Victoria, Rosary (Kindergarten), Jeans Day $2.00 for BC Children’s Hospital, Grade 7 Ice Cream Sandwich Fundraiser

May 27th – New Kindergarten Early Learning Program

May 28th – CISVA Track Meet at Swangard, Hot Lunch

May 30th – Grandparents Tea 10:30 am to Noon at church hall

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

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

Jun 3rd – Kindergarten & Grade 6 Immunizations (Information to follow from the school nurse)

Jun 4th – CISVA Track Meet at Swangard

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

Jun 9th – PRO-D DAY – NO SCHOOL

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

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

Jun 14th – Work Bee 8:30 am 

Jun 19th – Grade 7 Fundraiser Pizza Lunch, PEC Meeting 6:30 pm  

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

Jun 24th – Wolf Recognition Assembly 1:00 pm  

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

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

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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

Lapu Lapu Festival:
Today, all SFA students and staff gathered outside to pray the Rosary for all those affected by the tragic event at the Lapu Lapu Festival last weekend. Please continue to keep them in your prayers.

First Holy Communion: 
Congratulations to our communicants and their families on their First Holy Communion. Please continue to keep them in your prayers. 

St. Helen’s Track Meet:

All students attending this meet and taking the school bus to SFU,  please arrive at school no later than 8:15 am. For students being driven to SFU please arrive at 8:30 am. All students will need to be picked up from SFU no later than 2:45 pm and the bus will not be returning students back to school. Please send your child with a healthy lunch, snacks and water bottle and ensure your child is prepared for the weather.  

Please note: There is a new parking lot this year. There will be no extra fees for this lot and guests can park on any level and will not be subject to ticketing. Please see the parking map below.

Monday, May 5th, 2025:

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

Tuesday, May 6th, 2025:

• NO LONG DISTANCE PRACTICE TODAY
• Confirmation Rehearsal at 5:00 pm at the Church – Child, Sponsor and Parent attend

Wednesday, May 7th, 2025:

• High Jump practice 7:30 am. Please drop your child off with Miss Pratley at the Parish Hall. Students will be walked back to the school
• Grade 7 to Global News (All students in full uniform, including black shoes, grad hoodies may be worn) 
• Throwing Practice at lunch
• Hot Lunch

Thursday, May 8th, 2025:

• Grade 3 field trip to Vancouver Aquarium (All students in full uniform, including black shoes, bring gym strip for track practice)
• Grade 7 Pizza lunch fundraiser
• Track practice 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm. Please pick up your child from the school no later than 4:30 pm. Any students who have not been picked up by 4:30 pm will be sent to the After School Club and you will be charged for this service.
• Parent Night “Connecting With Our Children” 6:30 pm at the school

Friday, May 9th, 2025:

• School Mass at 9:15 am (Grade 1), Mother’s Day and May Crowning
• Confirmation Interview at 12:45 pm
• No afternoon bus today
• Early Dismissal 2:00 pm

Saturday, May 10th, 2025: Work Bee at 8:30 am

St Francis of Assisi Gala:            

Friday, May 2, 2025
Italian Cultural Centre
6:00 PM Cocktails
7:30 PM 4-course Dinner

Save the Date – “Connecting with Our Children” Talk:

Thank you to all the parents who registered for the talk with Susie Lang-Gould. Please note that the talk will take place at the school on May 8th, 2025 from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm.

Parish Education Committee Election (PEC) Update:

Please note that the nominating committee members for the PEC Elections that are to take place the weekend of May 24/25, 2025 are Mr. Matthew Langford and Ms. Annie Kaderly. If you have any questions about the PEC elections or nominating process please contact the school at office@sfaschool.ca

Grandparents Tea Friday May 30th:

SFA Carnival June 1st, 2025:

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

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

UPCOMING DATES:

May 13th – Confirmation 7:00 pm

May 16th – Sports Day, Noon Dismissal, After School Club Noon – 3:00 pm

May 19th – Victoria Day –  NO SCHOOL

May 20th – PRO-D Day –  NO SCHOOL

May 22nd – Grade 7 Pizza Lunch Fundraiser, New Kindergarten Early Learning Program, PEC Meeting 6:30 pm

May 23rd – Grade 5 to Victoria, Rosary (Kindergarten), Jeans Day $2.00 for BC Children’s Hospital

May 27th – New Kindergarten Early Learning Program

May 28th – CISVA Track Meet at Swangard

May 30th – Grandparents Tea 10:30 am to Noon at church hall

Jun 1st – Carnival at church hall and garden

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

Jun 4th – CISVA Track Meet at Swangard

Jun 9th – PRO-D DAY – NO SCHOOL

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