Week At A Glance, January 12th to 16th

Monday, January 12th, 2026:

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

Tuesday, January 13th, 2026:

• Spirit Week – Black-Out Day

Wednesday, January 14th, 2026:

• Spirit Week – Superhero Day (traditional, modern, creative)
• Hot Lunch

Thursday, January 15th, 2026:

• Spirit Week – Athletic Day
• PEC Meeting 6:30 pm  

Friday, January 16th, 2026:

• Grade 5, 6 & 7 Boys Basketball Practice at St. Joseph’s School at 7:30 am, Students Will Be Bussed Back to School
• Spirit Week – Tacky Tourist Day
• Rosary (Grade 1)
• Early Dismissal 2:00 pm

Spirit Week, January 12th to 16th: 
We will be celebrating Spirit Week at SFA in January. Students will be allowed to come to school in non-uniform. Please remember to dress your child appropriately for school and that they have running shoes with them each day, especially on gym days. Please note that any student who is not wearing appropriate clothing will be asked to wear their gym uniform.  See below the themes for our upcoming Spirit Week. 

Monday, January 12th – Western Day – Wear western clothing (jeans, cowboy hat, plaid shirts, etc.)

Tuesday, January 13th – Black Out Day – Wear all black clothing. Bring flashlights, lanterns, headlights, etc.

Wednesday, January 14th – Superhero Day – Dress up at a traditional superhero (Spiderman, Superman, etc) or a modern day hero (Terry Fox, Rick Hansen, etc.)

Thursday, January 15th – Athletic Day – Dress up in sporting wear (basketball, soccer, hockey), sports team (Canucks, Whitecaps, Golden Eyes) or SFA gym strip.

Friday, January 16th – Tacky Tourist Day – Dress up as a tourist (Hawaiian shirt, dress, sunglass, camera, etc.)!

Family Dance “Early Bird Tickets”:
Lace up your sneakers and bring your best dance moves to SFA’s Family Dance Bowl on Saturday, February 7, 2026! Early bird tickets are just $20 until January 16th. Regular tickets after the early bird sale are $25. Tickets will not be available for purchase at the door. Last year we reached our max capacity at our venue and we expect the same, so get your tickets early! 
You can also pre-purchase additional food and concession tickets to avoid lines at the dance. (Note: Bar tickets will be available at the dance only) 
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! Get ready for a fun filled half time show with dance contests, costume prizes and more!
https://sfaschool.ca/sfa-2026-family-dance/

FREE – Parenting Workshop “Helping Our Children Thrive” – January 28, 2026
All parents are encouraged to attend a FREE parenting workshop with parenting expert, Julia Eckert!

The workshop will be held from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at the school.  Topics Julia will address will include:

• How stress and anxiety show up in every day behaviour
• How to support children when they are struggling with connection and trust
• Support mental health and wellness in children and youth

This workshop is the first in a series of two workshops by Julia (the second workshop will be held on April 22, 2026).  You can choose to attend just one or both!  Registration below is for the workshop this January.

To register:  Click on the link below:

JANUARY 28, 2026 – PARENTING WORKSHOP WITH JULIA ECKERT
 

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 Merchandise: 
Boost your school spirit and support our community by grabbing the latest SFA merchandise! The perfect holiday gift! Our accessory collection is 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. Shop now and help us continue building a vibrant and connected SFA school community. Order pick up will be coordinated offline with each family. 

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.

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:

Jan 19th – Grade 5, 6 & 7 Girls Basketball Practice at St. Joseph School at 7:30 am 

Jan 20th – Grade 6 Snowshoeing 

Jan 22nd – Sacramental Parent Meeting at the School 6:00 pm (Grade 2) & 6:30 pm (Grade 7)

Jan 23rd – Grade 5, 6 & 7 Boys Basketball Practice at St. Joseph’s School at 7:30 am, School Mass 9:15 am (Grade 4)

Jan 26th – Grade 5, 6 & 7 Girls Basketball Practice at St. Joseph’s School at 7:30 am

Jan 27th – Grade 6 Immunizations (Consent forms will be sent home the first week of January)

Jan 29th – Grade 5 Snowshoeing

Jan 30th – Grade 5, 6 & 7 Boys Basketball Practice at St. Joseph’s School at 7:30 am, Adoration & Benediction 1:00 pm

Feb 1st – Grade 2 & Grade 7 Enrolment Mass 10:30 am

Feb 1st to 8th  – Catholic Schools Week

Feb 2nd  – Grade 4 Snowshoeing

Feb 5th  – Grade 2 Snowshoeing, Grade 7 Pizza Lunch Fundraiser

Feb 6th  – School Mass 9:15 am (Grade 6)

Feb 7th  – Family Dance at Famee Furlane’s Hall 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Feb 12th & 13th – NO SCHOOL – CATHOLIC EDUCATIORS CONFERENCE

Feb 16th – NO SCHOOL – FAMILY DAY

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