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Monday, December 1st, 2025:
- Bring in Christmas Concert Outfit for Teachers to check (Information below on costume requirements)
- Please return all portfolios to your class teacher
Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025:
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025:
- Confessions Grade 3 & Grade 5
- Hot Lunch
Thursday, December 4th, 2025:
Friday, December 5th, 2025:
- Notre Dame Christmas Concert at Church Hall 11:00
- Advent Prayer Service (Grade 3)
- Grade 7 Candy Bag Sale $2.00
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Sunday is the First Week of Advent:
The Season of Advent is a very special time in the church. During Advent, we actively prepare our hearts and minds for the birth of Christ at Christmas. Here at school, the children will have the opportunity to participate in outreach projects. In anticipation of Christmas this short clip is a great reminder of how to prepare: “Advent in 2 minutes” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S02KOlw7dlA
First Week of Advent: We light this candle today to remind us that Jesus is our hope – and the hope of the world. We thank God for the promises he has made to us and for the light he has brought into the world. I encourage you to join us in prayer and reflection during this holy season of Advent. “May we spend these holy days together in prayer, penance, and hope, fixing our eyes on the appearance of Christ our Savior” @BishopBarron
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Christmas Ornament:
In keeping with our annual tradition, a Christmas “ornament” was sent home with the youngest child in your family today. We would like each family to decorate a Christmas ornament to hang on our school Christmas tree. Please decorate your ornament however you wish. You may use any materials to decorate and personalize your family ornament (e.g., pictures, stickers, glitter). Don’t forget to carefully cut out your ornament and write your family name on the back. We will hole punch and tie a hanging ribbon to each ornament. Ornaments are due back by Friday, December 5th. We hope you enjoy this activity with your family.
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Morning Mass:
Change to SFA Weekly Morning Mass timing effective December 1st – now 7:45 am start time (formally 8:00 am)
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Catholic Outreach – Backpack Campaign:
| Tis the season for giving. We are kindly asking each student to donate towards our Christmas Hampers. Please check to make sure donations are not expired. Our school is also supporting Vancouver Covenant House in their Christmas Backpack Campaign, which helps teenagers and young adults who live on the streets of Vancouver. Donations for both charities will be collected starting December 1st to December 12th. You may also send a monetary donation of $5.00, which would cover both causes. Thank you for helping brighten someone’s Christmas.
List of Items Needed for Parish Hampers AND the Backpack Campaign
Kindergarten:
Parish Hamper: Dry Pasta and Macaroni and cheese
Backpack Campaign: Men’s and women’s scarves and gloves
Grade One:
Parish Hamper: Pasta sauce
Backpack Campaign: Men’s hygiene items (deodorant, shaving cream, razors, body wash)
Grade Two:
Parish Hamper: Instant noodles (ex. Mr. Noodles/Sapporo Ichiban)
Backpack Campaign: Women’s hygiene items (deodorant, shaving cream, razors, body wash)
Grade Three:
Parish Hamper: Canned tuna
Backpack Campaign: Men’s and women’s toques
Grade Four:
Parish Hamper: Canned corn, beans in tomato sauce
Backpack Campaign: Men’s socks
Grade Five:
Parish Hamper: Canned corn or beans in tomato sauce
Backpack Campaign: Toothbrushes and toothpaste
Grade Six:
Parish Hamper: Peanut butter, jam
Backpack Campaign: Men’s t-shirts (S,M,L,XL)
Grade Seven:
Parish Hamper: Cereal or Cookies
Backpack Campaign: Women’s t-shirts (S,M,L,XL) |
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Christmas Concerts Costumes:
We are looking for a baby to play Baby Jesus for our December 11th concerts 1:00 pm and 6:45 pm. If you have a baby between the ages of 1 month to 6 months and would like to be the “star of the show” please email the office. office@sfaschool.ca
Our Christmas Concerts are fast approaching and we would like to let you know what the students need to wear this year!
Please note: these costumes are the costume requirements for all concerts (Dec 10 & 11th Matinees & Evenings)
Unless your child has received specific instructions, we ask that all students dress in comfortable, Christmas clothing, of an “old fashioned” style – think ” London, 1843…”
Tops: “Dress” clothes are best, but classic Christmas/holiday t-shits or sweaters are also okay. Girls may wear Christmas dresses with sleeves or shoulders covered and tights underneath.
Please keep colours to: Red/Green/White/Black/Grey/Brown
Bottoms: Dark pants, If girls wish to wear skirts or dresses they need to be appropriate length and must have dark leggings underneath (no bare legs).
Feet: Please no running shoes
*Christmas hair pieces (bows, clips, barrets) are okay, as long as they do not block the view of the students behind.
NO: large, visible LOGOS (unless they are appropriate Christmas words or pictures)
NO: Santa Hats (they block students faces and visbility)
Please send your child’s costume to school in a bag on December 1st and their teacher will check it and send it back home.
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Christmas Concerts:
Primary Performances, Wednesday, December 10, 2025
(Only Students in Kindergarten to Grade 3 & Grade 7 Performing)
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1:00 pm in the Parish Hall (Only for families in Kindergarten to Grade 3 and Grade 7)
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6:45 pm in the Parish Hall (Only for families in Kindergarten to Grade 3 and Grade 7)
Intermediate Performances, Thursday, December 11, 2025
(Only Students in Grade 4 to Grade 7)
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1:00 pm in the Parish Hall (Only for families in Grade 4 to Grade 7)
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6:45 pm in the Parish Hall (Only for families in Grade 4 to Grade 7)
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Family Dance “Save the Date”
Mark your calendars, lace up your sneakers, and bring your best dance moves to the SFA Family Dance Bowl on Saturday, February 7th, 2026 from 6:00-9:00pm at Famee Furlane’s Main Hall.
Come dressed in your favourite team colours, jersey, or sport-inspired outfit—football, hockey, basketball, soccer, baseball, or gymnastics… it’s all fair game! DJ Rock n’ Beau is back for another memorable year to get everyone on the dance floor!
Early bird tickets go on sale starting December 12th, so mark your calendars and keep an eye out for more exciting details coming soon!
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Neat Uniforms:
Please see the current promotion that can be shared with families.
Also, please note the Burnaby store will be closed for there annual inventory count on Saturday, December 13th.
Please click on the link for the current promotion. Neat Uniforms Promotional Flyer
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Rain and Colder Weather:
Please remember to send your child to school with a jacket everyday. If it is raining lightly students will be staying outside before the morning bell and during recess and lunch. Please remember to label all items with your child’s name that you send to school.
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Morning Drop Off:
A reminder that students are not to be dropped off before 8:15 am as supervision does not officially begin until 8:15 am. There are still students arriving to school before 8:15 am. These students will be charged an automatic Before School Club fee. Thank you for understanding and cooperation.
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School Calendar: Please click on the link for the school calendar. https://sfaschool.ca/calendar/
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Interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith?
Beginning the first Wednesday in December, Father Lucca will lead RCIA classes at the parish for any adult interested in learning more about the Catholic faith or who is interested in becoming a full member of the Catholic Church. RCIA classes will be held from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm. If you would like more information please contact the parish office at 604-255-8855. Thank you.
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SFA Instagram Page! Follow us on our new Instagram page @sfavancouver to keep up to date on all the news.
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UPCOMING DATES:
Dec 10th – Hot Lunch, Primary Christmas Concerts at 1:00 pm & 6:45 pm (Kindergarten to Grade 3)
Dec 11th – Grade 7 Pizza Lunch Fundraiser, Intermediate Christmas Concerts at 1:00 pm & 6:45 pm (Grade 4 to Grade 7)
Dec 12th – Advent Prayer Service (Grade 5)
Dec 13th – Work Bee 8:30 am
Dec 19th – Red & Green Day, Last Day of Classes, Noon Dismissal, No ASC
Dec 22nd to Jan 5th – NO SCHOOL – Christmas Break
Jan 6th – School Re-opens at 8:40 am
Jan 8th – Grade 7 Pizza Lunch Fundraiser
Jan 9th – Rosary (Grade 6)
Jan 12th – Grade 7 Snowshoeing
Jan 12th – 16th – Spirit Week (Details to follow)
Jan 20th – Grade 6 Snowshoeing
Jan 23rd – School Mass (Grade 4)
Jan 29th – Grade 5 Snowshoeing
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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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