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Week At A Glance, March 2nd to 6th

Week At A Glance, March 2nd to 6th






Week At A Glance, March 2nd to 6th




Week At A Glance, March 2nd to 6th

Monday, March 2nd, 2026:

  • SFA Preschool Open House 9:00 am to Noon and 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm, 2025 Napier Street

Tuesday, March 3rd 2026:

  • Grade 7 Confessions at 11:30 am

Wednesday, March 4th, 2026:

  • Grades Kindergarten – Grade 3:  Lenten Morning Mass at 7:45 am
  • Hot Lunch
  • Grade 4 Confessions at 1:30 pm
  • Chess Club 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Students in Grade 4-7 who signed up)

Thursday, March 5th, 2026:

  • No Regular Classes today, Celebration of Learning 11:30 am to 6:00 pm, Students come to school in uniform with their parents
  • Re-Registration due back to school today ($50.00 Late Fee Will Apply)

Friday, March 6th 2026:

  • Grades 4 – 7 Lenten Morning Mass at 7:45 am
  • Stations of the Cross (LSC) 1:00 pm at the Church
  • Early Dismissal 2:00 pm

CONTACTING TEACHERS / EMAILING OFFICE
Please email the office and class teacher if your child will be away, late for school or leaving early. Please contact the teacher directly regarding any classroom questions.

Kindergarten – Mrs. Busto – c.busto@sfaschool.ca
Grade 1 – Miss Hewiitt – a.hewitt@sfaschool.ca
Grade 2 – Ms. Montcalm – s.montcalm@sfa school.ca
Grade 3 – Ms. Lorenz – a.lorenz@sfaschoo.ca
Grade 4 – Mrs. Sudar – n.sudar@sfaschool.ca, Mr. Colford –
Grade 5 – Miss Gordon – a.colford@sfaschool.ca
Grade 6 – Mr. Sudar – j.sudar@sfaschool.ca, Mr. King – f.king@sfaschool.ca
Grade 7 – Mr. Teodosio – p.teodosio@sfaschool.ca

Miss Pratley – sports@sfaschool.ca
Ms. Raymond – m.raymond@sfaschool.ca
Mrs. Werner – n.werner@sfaschool.ca

UNPLUGGED CANADA

At our AGM last week we had a presentation from Unplugged Canada.  Please read below for more information:

“Unplugged Canada is a grassroots, volunteer parent-led organization raising awareness across Canada about the impacts of smartphones and social media on children’s mental health, social development, and education. Growing research, particularly from Canadian sources, highlights the concerning impacts of early and excessive smartphone use. In response, Unplugged is building a judgment-free community that empowers parents to prioritize their children’s mental health.
 
The way they do this is by asking parents to pledge to delay smartphones for their kids until at least 14 years old (the age now recommended by psychologists). Close to 8,000 parents in over 1,000 schools across Canada have joined the collective movement, which is changing the societal norms around when kids are given these devices. In fact, this parent pledge is recommended by the Canadian Paediatric Society’s Centre for Healthy Screen UseIf you are interested in learning more about Unplugged and signing the pledge, please visit their website: www.unpluggedcanada.com If you are interested in signing the pledge here is the pledge link https://www.unpluggedcanada.com/communitypledge

CHECK OUT OUR CONSIGNMENT SHOP!
Is your child going through a growth spurt and you need another kilt, pants or sweater?  Don’t forget we have gently used uniform items in great condition that are available for a discounted rate; please reach out to Kathryn at  consignment@sfaschool.ca for further details. Thank you.

RE-REGISTRATION PACKAGES
Re-registration packages are due back to school on March 5th, during the Celebration of Learning. Please bring your package to the library. There will be a $50.00 charge for any late packages. Please contact the office if you have any questions.

TAX RECEIPTS
Please note that any full-year tuition received for the 2025–26 school year, as well as any tuition payments received by December 31, 2025, are included in the 2025 receipts. Tax receipts are in your re-registration packages.

MITE BOXES
We are sending home mite boxes with the primary classes today. Intermediate students will receive their boxes soon. Mite boxes are a little cardboard box that the students are given every year. The RCAV Vocations Office sends the boxes to us and asks that all students take part in our yearly Lenten project. The money collected by the children, as acts of almsgiving during Lent, is given to support the education and formation of seminarians.

CHANGE TO APRIL & MAY GRADE 7 PIZZA LUNCHES
Please note that due to scheduling conflicts the dates of some of our upcoming Grade 7 Pizza Fundraising Lunches have changed. Pizza lunches ordered will be moved to the new dates. Our April and May Fundraising Lunches are set as follows:

April 9, 2026
April 30, 2026

May 14, 2026
May 28, 2026

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 TODAY.

UPDATED SCHEDULE OF 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.  Please note there is a change to some of the dates:
 

  • K-3: March 4 
  • 4-7:  March 6
  • K-7:  March 11, April 1

AFTER SCHOOL CHESS CLUB:
The Chess Club will run on Wednesday’s from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm and students in grade 4 to grade 7 may participate. Mr. Colford will walk the students outside at 4:00 pm. Students not picked up by 4:00 pm will be sent to the after school club.

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: 

Where: Italian Cultural Centre

Date: April 17, 2026

Time: 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/

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

UPCOMING DATES:

Mar 11th  – Speech Arts Festival at St. Joseph’s School, Confessions Grade 5 & Grade 3, Hot Lunch, Chess Club 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Mar 13th  – School Mass 9:15 am (Grade 5) $2.00 collection for our Foster Child Miguel, Last Day of Classes Before Spring Break, Noon Dismissal, No After School Club

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

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 Tuesday Celebration: 9:15 am Mass (Staff), Bingo and Easter Egg Hunt

Apr 9th  – Grade 7 Pizza Lunch Fundraiser, PEC Meeting 6:30 pm

Apr 11th  – Work Bee 8:30 am

Apr 14h  – Spelling Bee 10:30 am to Noon at Church Hall

Apr 16th  – Confirmation Retreat (Grade 7)

Apr 17th  – SFA Gala at the ICC: 6:00 pm Cocktails & Live Saxophone Music, 7:00 pm Dinner

Apr 21st  – Kindergarten Immunizations

Apr 23rd  – Friars Track Meet at Swangard

May 2nd – First Holy Communion at 11:00 am

May 18th  – NO SCHOOL – VICTORIA DAY

May 19th  – NO SCHOOL – PRO-D DAY

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