Week At A Glance, February 9th to 13th

Monday, February 9th, 2026:

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

Tuesday, February 10th 2026:

• ND Choir Festival 

Wednesday, February 11th, 2026:

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

Thursday, February 12th, 2026:

• NO SCHOOL – CATHOLIC EDUCATORS CONFERENCE

Friday, February 13th 2026:

• NO SCHOOL – CATHOLIC EDUCATORS CONFERENCE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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: 
SAVE THE DATE!

Friday, April 17

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

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

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

Pamela and Melissa Gala@sfaschool.ca

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

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

UPCOMING DATES:

Feb 16th – NO SCHOOL – FAMILY DAY

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

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

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

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

Feb 21st  – Work Bee 8:30 am

Feb 23rd  – Grade 3 Snowshoeing

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

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

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

Feb 27th  – Stations of The Cross (LSC)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Apr 2nd  – Holy Thursday – Noon Dismissal

Apr 3rd  – NO SCHOOL – GOOD FRIDAY

Apr 6th  – NO SCHOOL – EASTER MONDAY

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

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