Week At A Glance, February 16th to 20th

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

Monday, February 16th, 2026:

• NO SCHOOL – FAMILY DAY

Tuesday, February 17th 2026:

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

Wednesday, February 18th, 2026:

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

Thursday, February 19th, 2026:

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

Friday, February 20th 2026:

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

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

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

?       Canadian Mental Health Association

?       ERASE

?       Healthlinkbc: Helping Children with Grief

?       Kelty Mental Health

?       Learning through Loss

?       Foundry Virtual BC – Foundry BC App

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

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

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

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

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

• K-3:  Feb. 25, March 3, March 10, March 31

• 4-7:  Feb. 26, March 4, March 11, April 1

Interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith?
Father Lucca continues to lead RCIA classes on Wednesday nights at the parish for any adult interested in learning more about the Catholic faith or who is interested in becoming a full member of the Catholic Church.  RCIA classes will be held from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm.  If you would like more information please contact the parish office at 604-255-8855.  Thank you.

SFA GALA 2026: 

April 17, 2026

6:00 pm

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

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

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

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UPCOMING DATES:

Feb 23rd  – Grade 3 Snowshoeing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Apr 2nd  – Holy Thursday – Noon Dismissal

Apr 3rd  – NO SCHOOL – GOOD FRIDAY

Apr 6th  – NO SCHOOL – EASTER MONDAY

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