FALL EDITION 2016
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY October 7-No Classes October 31-No Classes THANKSGIVING DAY October 10-No Classes JACKET RACKET October 12-26 OUT OF PROVINCE POST SECONDARY FAIR October 26
ADVANCED ACTING SHOW January 12 TEACHER CONVENTION February 16/17 FAMILY DAY February 20 PROFESSIONAL DAY March 17-No Classes SPRING BREAK March 27-March 31
FAITH DAY November 1-No Classes
GOOD FRIDAY/EASTER MONDAY April 14/April 17-No Classes
PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS November 9
PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS April 20
REMEMBRANCE DAY November 11-No Classes PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS November 14-No Classes SPECIAL PROGRAMS NIGHT ISA/EXT. FR./AP November 23 DRAMA SHOW November 29, 30 December 5, 6 and 7 BROWNS BALL December 2 OPEN HOUSE January 11
Phone: 403-500-2026
PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS April 21-No Classes SPRING PLAY April 26 and 27 PROFESSIONAL DAY May 19-No Classes VICTORIA DAY May 22-No Classes DANCE SHOW May 25 and 26 MEET THE TA May 30 GRADUATION MASS/CEREMONIES June 2
Saint Francis High School 877 Northmount Drive NW Calgary, AB T2L 0A3 Fax:: 403-500-2226 website: https://www.cssd.ab.ca/schools/stfrancis
CCSD Calendar link: https://www.cssd.ab.ca/Parents/Calendars/Pages/Default.aspx
SAINT FRANCIS
The school year is off to a great start and this year we have an enrolment of 1644 students. We welcome our new grade 10’s to the 2016-2017 school year, as well as our new grade 11 and 12’s. This year will be a very interesting and exciting year for the Saint Francis school community with modernization set to begin in Semester II. The district planning and construction department and Saint Francis staff have been busy reviewing design plans for the project. Once the plans are finalized and contractors are hired we will know more about the project’s timeline, scope and sequence. We anticipate and hope that some of this information will become available in time for our December newsletter. During the opening address to students, we focused on what it means to be a Brown. We are fortunate to be part of a school community blessed with a long history that is rich in tradition. We also focused on our faith theme of Mercy and how the Peace Prayer of Saint Francis promotes love, kindness and the virtues of mercy and forgiveness. Students were informed of the support the school community provides to ensure their success. We continue to encourage our students to engage in their school community by moving outside their areas of comfort and extending love and kindness to each other. Students were called upon to foster a school culture of effort by working together to raise expectations and prepare for success after high school. We are in the process of reviewing our Diploma and Accountability Pillar results and our October 7 Professional Development Day will be dedicated to facilitate this process. At first glance, results are very positive and our school community has much to celebrate. Our school’s Three Year Goals and Annual Educational Results Report (AERR) will be published to our website in mid-November. This information will be presented in detail at our next School Council meeting which
will be held on Tuesday, November 15 at 7:00 p.m. We invite our parents to come out and join our council. We have a core of parents who have been with the council for many years and we are always looking for new parents to participate. Our next meeting will also revisit the current moratorium on international travel. Students celebrated Spirit Week from October 11-14. Many events were planned throughout the week cumulating in the Student Council’s sponsored Pep Rally event. The event showcased our school’s talented dancers and athletes and raised monies to support a few of this year’s works of mercy charity drives. Our Fine Arts department is showcasing “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown”. The play will run November 29, 30, December 5, 6 and 7, with the Gala taking place on December 1. The Gala event is a great opportunity to see students showcase their artistic talents in music, drama, dance, culinary and art. Our fall sports activities began on the first day of classes and are now in full swing. Fall sports include: junior and senior volleyball teams, junior and senior football, swim team, girls soccer and cross-country. So far we have experienced great success at all levels and in all sports. Student interest in athletics has been outstanding. This year more than sixty students have joined the Brown’s swimming team. Students are advised to watch our website and foyer monitor for event times. As part of the annual Saint Francis Feast Day tradition, four individuals were inducted onto the Wall of Distinction. Our guests shared their stories and also provided our graduates with some parting words of wisdom and hope. Inducted to the Wall of Distinction this year were Mr. Doug Taylor – first principal Saint Francis 19621979, Father Stephen Gattafoni – School Chaplain 1986–2002. Mr. Joe Stambene – Teacher/Coach Class of 1979, Jaye Milley
– world class disabled cyclist, class of 2009. Final Word Saint Francis is a community that is committed to learning excellence. We set high expectations for ourselves and our students. Our staff will deliver outstanding educational programming for your son or daughter to help them achieve their full potentials. To do so, we require the assistance and feedback from all stakeholder groups. Parents are welcome to volunteer their time supporting our many programs and events. Please feel free to contact the school and let us know how we are doing. The Staff of Saint Francis
Mia Dragicevic and Yostina Wanis at Club Day Student Council would like to welcome all new and returning students, teachers, staff and parents of our Saint Francis Community. Student Council is the heart, muscle and soul of the Saint Francis student body. This group of dedicated, hard-working young women and men ensure that there is always something interesting going on at school. Without this essential body, a school day at Saint Francis would just be another ordinary school day. Throughout the school year we are constantly planning special activities and events such as our Talent Show, Sports Rallies and Browns Ball. The activities and events we coordinate are vital in spreading school spirit as well as giving students a welcomed diversion from their classes. Over the past month we have been very busy preparing student activities and planning upcoming events. This year our welcoming theme is “Rise to the Challenge”. The main hallway was covered with beautiful colorful butterflies. Each butterfly had the name of a grade 10 student printed on it. We also held two events to welcome the grade 10’s. Our first event was a club convention in the Brown Gym which promoted various clubs offered this year and at our second event we served ice cream sandwiches and popsicles in the courtyard.
We encourage all students to get involved and participate in activities that will enhance their school life and help to create fond and lasting memories. So try out for a school team, join a club, audition for a play or cheer on and support your fellow Browns. We also held the Fall Sports Rally which introduced all of the Fall Sport teams. We were very fortunate to have Mr. Heath Brown, a Sports Anchor for CTV News and former graduate, participate in the rally and act as our MC. He urged our athletes to excel and put forth their best efforts; and he encouraged all the students to attend games and cheer on their teams. Heath was thrilled to join in our celebration and he told students, he has very fond memories of his time as a Saint Francis Brown and he hopes that they all feel very proud to be part of something truly special. We encourage all students to participate and rise to the challenge by promoting school spirit. Read the Daily announcements and check out social media to learn about the various activities and events happening at the school.
Mr. Heath Brown and Mia at the Fall Sports Rally
Student Council invites everyone to participate in Jacket Racket. WE encourage you and your family to go through your closets at home and find gently used winter wear that you no longer use. Coats, Jackets, Scarves, hats and mitts that you donate will be given to people who need warm clothing for the winter. Please bring your donation and drop it off in the main foyer anytime up to October 28. Carrying your donation to school one day means a warm winter every day for someone in need. Thank you.
The start of a new school year brings appreciation and enthusiasm for our journey together. Pope Francis will be closing the door on the Jubilee year of mercy shortly, and for all the good we have, there is much work to do. We are many parts, we are all one body in Christ, and the gifts we have, we are given to share. This year, we are eager to welcome a new slate of parents to be elected onto School Council for the 2017-18 school year. Please consider coming forward for nomination. Our school and students need you ! School Councils are instrumental in assisting the school to be all it can be, through communication, support, collaboration, caring, involvement, faith and development.
We responsibly have important roles to assist the objectives and specialness of our students, faculty, community and this great facility for learning and lasting legacy.
I am inspired and humbled by the dedication and service of our council family, (Mr.Nania, Mrs.Dube, Mrs.Hader, Mrs.Chretien, Mrs.Olafson, and notably, past council members, SC Chair Mrs.Rath, Mrs.Paviglianiti, Mrs.Vandervoort, and the many volunteers past and present) who give of themselves for the betterment of Saint Francis HIgh school. Their example brings much Joy to, and gratitude from, our community.
Much blessings on a safe and special year, Sincerely, John Volponi, SC Chair
FALL POST-SECONDARY EVENTS AT ST. FRANCIS Students can sign up for post-secondary events by using the dedicated QR code posted around the building OR by visiting Student Services. Tuesday, Sept. 27 Wednesday, Sept. 28 Thursday, Sept. 29 Tuesday, Oct. 4 Tuesday, Oct. 11 Thursday, Oct. 13 Tuesday, Oct. 18 Wednesday, Oct. 19 Thursday, Oct. 20 Wednesday, Oct. 26 Thursday, Nov. 3 Tuesday, Nov. 8 Tuesday, Nov. 22
Study and Go Abroad Fair ELAA Post-Secondary Event Western University U of Alberta MRU U of Lethbridge SAIT U of Calgary BVC Out of Province Post Secondary (OOPS) UBC U of Saskatchewan U of Victoria
Welcome back! Early September is a busy time in Student Services as students are assisted with course and schedule changes. Students met with their counsellor on the first day of classes and were given instructions for several new and continuing communication initiatives for both parents and students. Students were reminded to set up their MyBlueprint and MyPass accounts if they have not already done so. This year Saint Francis will connect student/ parent MyBlueprint accounts to PowerSchool so all students and parents can access course, grade and graduation information. In addition, students were reminded that Alberta Education wants all students to have their own MyPass account to obtain transcripts, Diploma exam scores or even to sign up for Diploma rewrites. Once again, Student Services is offering updates via Twitter and Remind for both parents and students. Our Twitter feed is @SFGuidanceCCSD and remind instructions: Instructions - Text @286fa6 to the number (431) 800-0409 Students may also access postsecondary and scholarship in their D2L course labelled “General Course Student Services.” On
2:00pm-6:00pm 7:00pm-8:30pm 9:00am-10:30am 12:00pm-12:30pm 10:30am-12:00pm 12:00pm-12:30pm 10:00am-12:00pm 12:30pm-2:00pm 12:00pm-2:00pm 9:00am-10:30am 11:30am-12:45pm 2:00pm-3:00pm 9:30am-10:30am
Tuesday, September 27th at 7pm, Student Services will host “High School 101,” an information evening for new grade 10 parents in the Team Teaching Theatre. And, on Wednesday September 28th at 7pm, we will be hosting the annual ELAA Alberta post-secondary fair in the main gym. There is no cost and all parents and students may attend. Upcoming events are advertised on our website, in our Daily announcements, on the TV and via Twitter and Remind.
Counsellors: Coralie Bedier Ext345 Coordinating Teacher coralie.bedier@cssd.ab.ca Marc Osenton Ext 347 marc.osenton@cssd.ab.ca Rob Schrauth Ext344 rob.schrauth@cssd.ab.ca Karen Wadson Ext348 karen.wadson@cssd.ab.ca
Student Services Office A110
Office Hours: 8:30 - 3:45 Mon - Thurs 8:30 - 2:00 Friday
Office Assistant: Peggy Pilon Ext346 peggy.pilon@cssd.ab.ca CAREER PRACTITIONER: Carolyn Campbell Ext349 (Wed - Fri only) carolyn.campbell@cssd.ab.ca
CALGARY TRANSIT PASS REBATE FOR ELIGIBLE STUDENTS Students must meet the eligibility criteria in order to receive a rebate on the purchase of a monthly youth Calgary Transit pass. Refer to www.cssd.ab.ca and follow the Transportation link. Please complete this form if you are eligible for a rebate and have not received a waiver from the school. The payment will be made by direct deposit. Students who are eligible must reside 2.4 kilometers or more from the school. Submit this completed form to the school or to Calgary Catholic School District, Transportation Department, 1000-5th Avenue SW, Calgary, AB, T2P 4T9. If this completed form was not received by June 26, 2016 (forms were sent home with student in June) your direct deposit payment may be delayed in the fall. Faxes are not accepted. A separate form must be completed for each student EACH YEAR.
Students must check Calgary Transit’s website after August 20th, to see the changes to their route. Go to www.calgarytransit.com / select “School Service” on the top menu and click on Saint Francis for all the routes.
POWERSCHOOL: PARENT VIEW
Parents have quick and easy access to view attendance records, report card marks, and grade history. You must have two pieces of information to create an account. Your child’s Calgary Catholic School District ID number (6 or 7 digit number) and your child’s birthday with month, day, and year. (example: Jan 8, 1996 must be typed as follows: 181996 (month/day/year) Go to Saint Francis Website https://www.cssd.ab.ca/schools/ stfrancis click on “Parent View” https://sis.cssd.ab.ca/public/ Click “Create Account” / Follow steps
Welcome to a new school year. I am Nicole Seneviratne and I am a teacher and Chaplain at the school. The district theme this year is “Be merciful just as your Father is merciful.” This theme partners with the Church’s Jubilee Year of Mercy. Throughout this Jubilee we have been challenged to make mercy part of our everyday lives. One way of doing this is to make an effort to carry out the Corporal Works of mercy which are to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, clothe the naked, visit the sick and imprisoned, bury the dead and give alms to the poor. As a school community we will be engaging in a variety of initiatives that help students carry out these works of mercy and we will be challenging them to serve the greater community.
Liturgy Dates
Sacramental Preparation
Throughout the school year students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of liturgies. October 4 was the grade 12 liturgy and Wall of Distinction Induction ceremony. October 5 was the grade 10 liturgy with guest speaker Andy Thibodeu. Our Remembrance Day Liturgies will take place on November 10. The grade 11 liturgy will be on November 23 with Michael Chiasson. This will be followed up by a parent evening with Michael on November 24. This is a great opportunity for parents to meet Michael Chiasson and talk about the everyday challenges and questions that students may have. More information will be available soon.
Saint Francis would like to prepare students for receiving the sacraments of initiation. I invite students who have not had the opportunity to receive First Holy Eucharist or Confirmation to please see Mrs. Seneviratne in room B113. If you have any questions please feel free to call or email Mrs. Seneviratne.
Work Experience Work Experience allows students who have a part time job to earn credits based on the number of hours they work. Hours spent volunteering and hours worked during summer may also be eligible for this program. Worksites are approved, students are evaluated and a teacher supervises the students’ experience. Students involved in the program have the opportunity to: Earn high school credits (1 credit for every 25 hours worked, with a minimum 75 hours worked) Acquire the skills and work habits needed to succeed after high school Credits can be earned in the following courses: HCS 3000: Workplace Safety Systems (1 CTS credit) Work Experience 15, 25 and 35 (3 – 10 credits per course) Career Internship 10 (3 – 5 credits). Of these credits, a total of 21 (1 CTS and 20 Work Experience) credits can be used toward the 100 credits required for a High School diploma.
Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) Is a career in the Trades something you might want to explore? RAP may enable you to gain experience in a trade to see if it is a career possibility for you. These are paid, full time summer positions and enable a student to earn credits based on the hours worked. Applications will be available on D2L in early February. As part of the application students will need to include a cover letter, resume and a teacher recommendation. *** Please note that in order to enroll in any Off-Campus program, students must have first completed the CTS course, HCS 3000: Workplace Safety Systems. *** For more information on these and other Off-Campus programs, please visit:
https://www.cssd.ab.ca/Programs/Off-CampusEducation/Pages/default.aspx
Or contact your Off-Campus Teacher: Mr. Don Buckie Cell: 403-880-1711 e-mail: don.buckie@cssd.ab.ca
Our Alberta Post Secondary Fair on Wednesday, September 28 was a busy one with excellent attendance and great information shared with parents and students. As the fall gears up, here are some more exciting opportunities available for students: OUT OF PROVINCE POST SECONDARY FAIR: Wednesday, October 26 9:00 – 10:30 AM St. Francis High School, Brown Gym. All students and parents are invited to attend to meet with representatives from Universities from outside of Alberta. FIRE CADET CADEMY: Are you interested in a career as a fire fighter? The Calgary Fire Cadet Program is an 18 month program for students in Grade 10 – 12 who are interested in learning about firefighting. Students will attend a weekly meeting, participate in volunteering and practice drills and experiences. Applications are available at http://www.calgary.ca/ CSPS/Fire/Pages/Programs/FireCadets/Fire-Cadets-program.aspx and are Due in mid November for the January 2017 program.
CALGARY POLICE CADET CORPS: The Calgary Police Cadet Corps gives youth the opportunity to experience the world of policing. This is a multi year program for youth between 12 and 17 to develop leadership skills, citizenship and
physical fitness while gaining an insight into law enforcement. This requires a weekly commitment from 5:45 PM to 9:00 PM from September to May. For more information visit www.policecadets.com. Applications for the January 2017 start are Due October 31. MEN IN NURSING: The University of Calgary program is hosting a meeting for young men considering a career in Nursing. Come and find out more on Wednesday, November 23. Time to follow. http:// nursing.ucalgary.ca/undergraduate/ current-students/nursing-guys-club DUAL CREDIT PROGRAMS: Students in Grade 10 who are interested in pursuing a post secondary certificate while attending high school may be interested in the Dual Credit programs. Dual Credit programs are available in the following areas: Health Care Aide (Bow Valley College), Pharmacy Assistant (SAIT), Veterinary Technical Assistant (Olds College), Carpentry (SAIT) and Field Production Operator (SAIT). Students are required to have a 4th Block spare in order to attend classes at the post secondary institution. Applications are available in January 2017 on D2L and will be due to Mrs. Campbell in April of 2017. www.cssd.ab.ca/Programs/OffCampusEducation/DualCreditPrograms/ Pages/default.aspx
EVENTS AND DEADLINES FOR 2016 Ongoing Dates Saturday, October 1st, 2016
SAT EXAM– The SAT is a test for students considering U.S. colleges and universities. This year the SAT will be offered at Bishop Carroll. Check out the dates to write at www.sat.collegeboard.org/register UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY starts to accept applications on October 1st. Students with higher grades who may qualify for scholarships and other scholar advantages should apply by December 1. Deadline to apply for all programs is March 1st, 2017.
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MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY starts to accept applications for the fall of 2017. Nursing, Education, Midwifery and Bachelor of Interior Design applications close on February 1st. Other programs remain open until they are filled.
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OLDS COLLEGE starts to accept applications. Animal Health Technologist program is now competitive admission. Applications must be received by November 15th with all volunteer hours completed.
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ALBERTA COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN begins to accept applications. Deadline to apply is February 1st. Portfolio and Letter of Intent deadline is February 15th.
Friday, October 14th
OLDS COLLEGE OPEN HOUSE from 9:00 – 4:00 will offer guided tours, program information and opportunities to speak with students and staff.
Saturday, October 15th
OLDS COLLEGE FASHION INSTITUTE in Calgary is hosting an Open House at their Bow Valley College location from 10:00 to 3:00PM. Register now at oldscollege.ca/visit. ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OPEN HOUSE from 10:00am – 2:00pm University degree programs and University transfer programs are available at the South Calgary campus. www.stmu.ca Applications accepted until programs are full.
Saturday, October 22nd 10:00am - 2:00pm Saturday, October 15th, 2016
BOW VALLEY COLLEGE OPEN HOUSE from 10:00 to 3:00pm. www.bowvalleycollege.ca Diploma and Certificate programs are available in: Health Services, Justice Studies, Administration, Business and Human Services. Applications are ongoing but applying early is advised.
Wed. October 19 , 2016
SAIT Applications Open for the Fall of 2017– Some of SAIT Programs admissions are on a first applied, first qualified, first admitted basis. SAIT offers degrees, diplomas, certificates, trades training and academic upgrading in a wide variety of health, technology and trades areas.
Saturday, October 22nd, 2016
UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA OPEN HOUSE at North Campus (Butterdome) and Campus St. Jean from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Deadline to apply is May 1st, 2016
Wednesday October 26th
OUT OF PROVINCE UNIVERSITY FAIR – ST. FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL IN THE BROWN GYM. Representatives from 40 universities from across the country including Queens, Dalhousie, McGill, UBC and many others will be available. Visual ID is required for admission.
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9:00 – 10:30AM Oct. 28 – 29, 2016 9 am – 4 pm
SAIT OPEN HOUSE in the Heart Building from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. www.sait.ca Check out the programs and the campus to see if it is a good fit for you. Students will be able to apply for one program for free during the Open House days.
SAIT Main Campus Saturday, October 29, 2016
MOUNT ROYAL COLLEGE OPEN HOUSE from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm in the Roderick Mah building.
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OLDS COLLEGE DISCOVERY DAYS – Open House specifically for high students. Campus tours are also given every Friday afternoon (For tour, please call to register 403.507.7715) Note there are also days to discover specific programs www.oldscollege.ca University of Lethbridge - Calgary Information Session – Time and location to be announced. www.uleth.ca
Saturday,November 19th
ALBERTA COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN is hosting an Open House
2016 December 1st
UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY’S CHANCELLOR/SCHULICH SCHOLARSHIP` Students interested in applying for University of Calgary Prestige Scholarships should apply for admission by December 1st, 2016 to enable them to submit a scholarship application for the Schulich (Engineering) or Chancellor’s Scholarships (Arts and Science) or the Health Sciences Scholarship by December 15 th.
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Welcome to Saint Francis Learning Commons
The Testing Centre, Academic Centre and Textbook Rental are also located in the Learning Commons B118
Saint Francis Learning Commons
Clubs
You can use the following items: Conference rooms available to students and teachers for group work or meetings Ipads to borrow for the block or the day Chromebooks available for the block or the day Borrow a camera to create a presentation Borrow a microphone to get your point across Borrow books.
In the Learning Commons you can join the Book Club or the Knitting Club.
September at a Glance
The month of September has been a great jumping in point for our students in their quest to stay active, healthy and mentally strong as we begin the 2016-17 year at Saint Francis. Already our students have been modelling and leading healthy and active lifestyles. Our PE 20’s and 30’s have already enjoyed off campus field trips and our PE 10’s are now fully immersed in our programs and are enjoying their activities. We have had students participate in tennis, golf, canoe and kayak and next up will be bowling, wall climbing and swimming. On September 16 we hosted our annual Terry Fox Run with many generous donations from local business and our parent volunteers. It has become a tradition at Saint Francis and one that our students take great pride in. Again, thank you to all those that donated their time, money and/or energy. Students have also begun work on their semester projects. Each grade has a project designed to cover curriculum areas that would otherwise take them out of the gymnasium and into the classroom. Our focus is to keep our students active and engaged and these projects allow us to maximize our activity times with all our classes. And finally, I am proud to say our PAWsitivity award is back again for its second year. During our Fitness Fridays our students not only get to work with their peers to accomplish activities such as obstacle courses and crossfit challenges but each block, one student is chosen as our PAWsitivity award. This is given out to the student who models an outstanding work ethic and is also supportive of their classmates in the most positive way. This award continues to bring out the best in our students and has reinforced attributes such as character, compassion and empathy in all of our students. Look for more exciting news from our Physical Education department in the coming months.
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As our Cross Country running season draws to a close, congratulations to all our runners who participated in the Cities on Wednesday, October 5th, Congratulations to Hanna Stoddart and Elizabeth MacNeil who made the Provincials that are being held on October 15, 2016 In Cochrane, AB. Wishing you both all the best. It has been a great season for our athletes and we had a very dedicated team, who enjoyed coming out and running everyday. We would like to give a shout out to Ms.Toth, Ms. McGowan and Ms. Konicki for doing a fabulous job of coaching, managing and leading the team. Cross Country is a great opportunity to make friends and meet new people, challenge yourself and stay in shape and we encourage anyone who would be interested in being a part of it to join the team next season.
CSHSAA Calgary Senior High School Athletic Association link below to follow all sport Activities
http://calgaryhighschoolsports.ca/league.php?scriptName=HOME&leagueID=5449
The 2016 Saint Francis Swim Team started their season off with a big splash! We have 65 swimmers this year – the most we’ve had in years! Practices began on October 3 and swimmers are hitting the water early for those 7 am practices. The City Finals Swim Meet will take place on Tuesday, November 29 at the Talisman Centre – good luck to all swimmers! Go Browns! Thank you to Coaches Deirdre Peters, Darryl Barth, Dan Pullen and Karen Wadson.
The junior girls volleyball team is off to a great start. September 20, 2016 we defeated Western Canada in our first league game. On the weekend of September 23, 2016 we captured 1st place at The Bishop O'Byrne Tournament. Our goal is to finish top two in league and then capture the City Championship Title in the City.
The season is well underway. The boys current league record is 1-1. They have also been involved in several tournaments, losing the Consolation Final at the Bishop O'Byrne tournament, while finishing 3rd out of 12 teams at the Saint Francis tournament. The team is at EP Scarlett for a tournament October 14-15, and then the boys are up in Red Deer the following weekend. Go Browns!
The Senior Boys volleyball team has had a strong start to the season winning, their home opener and finishing 5th in a city wide tournament. With only 3 returning gr.12 athletes and a couple new faces, this young team has set high goals for themselves. We are looking forward to great competition. In a game full of momentum changes, these guys know when to turn it on and how to have fun. As a coach, I am looking forward to many laughs, great volleyball and lots of memories.
2016 GIRLS SOCCER The Saint Francis Browns Girls’ Soccer Team is off to a great start this season. Five games into their season, the team is 4-1 and looking to make Division 1 for the playoffs. Come support your Browns as they strive for another city championship!
3A/4A Provincial Title At the ASAA Provincial Championship Four of our Saint Francis High School golf athletes attended the ASAA Provincial Championship September 26-27 in Medicine Hat. In the individual competition: Taylor Stone finished second Cassidy Laidlaw finished third Jessica Marks finished fourth As a team they captured the 3A/4A Provincial Title. Way to go ladies! Good effort by Ryan Davis who represented us well on the male side.
Taylor Stone Jessica Marks Cassidy Laidlaw
Madeline Russo
The dance department of Saint Francis High School offers a wide range of talented dancers and performers featured in many entertainment opportunities during the year. Apart from attending regularly scheduled school dance classes, students have the opportunity to audition for our gala dance. The Gala night is a great fine arts event, showcasing the diverse background of our dancers, and the creative styles of our very own dance teacher Mrs. O’Brien as well as the immense talent of the students in the Drama, Music and Art Departments. In addition to the gala dance, dance students have the opportunity to showcase their hip hop skills in our pep rallies held three different times throughout the school year. These auditions are open to students of any dance background and experience level. The pep rally team of Saint Francis showcases the talent of not only our dancers, but our student choreographers as well who put in the creativity, dedication and time to audition their own dances to be performed by the team. It is a positive and welcoming way to be included in the spirit of Saint Francis. The upcoming audition for our SFI
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however; is our dance show. The theme for this semester's show is “Escape�. The dance show is a representation of the blood, sweat, tears and growth the students and staff experience in order to create a fabulous production, open to all viewers. The show will be performed on the 19th and 20th of December. We encourage family and friends to attend and enjoy not only the amazing dance pieces, but the storyline
that is the basis of the show and is put on by our drama department. It is through all of these incredible opportunities that we truly become a family, always filled with love, support, pep rally will be held in midand encouragement to anyone who November, and will be performed on shares the same passion for creativity the day of SFI, the 16th of December. that our arts department has to offer. The jewel of the dance department,
By Jamie Pinca
This fall, Saint Francis is producing an exciting musical production: You’re A Good Man, Charlie Bro wn!. It stars our favorite comic strip characters like Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, and many more. The whole Peanuts gang is in action, from Lucy being her bossy self to Snoopy flaunting a bold, colorful imagination and personality. Our very own Mrs. DL and Ms.Miotti are the codirectors,with Ms. Miotti choreographing the entire show. All the roles have been cast for the leads as well as the ensemble, and rehearsals are in full effect. You don’t want to miss this musical when tickets go on sale, since St. Francis only does a full fall musical every three years! The shows are on November 29th, 30th, and December 5th, 6th,and 7th, all at 7pm! Tickets are $15. So come support the drama department and see the show!
Rehearsal for “My Blanket and Me” from the upcoming musical
The concert band and choirs are off to a great start at Saint Francis! We are preparing for a number of events and concerts listed below. Sept. 30th Oct. 21st Nov. 23rd Nov. 25th
Band /Choir Workshop 2:30pm-4pm Band workshop 2:30pm-4:30pm Performance at MDH 1pm Band Workshop 3:30pm-4pm
Christmas Concert December 14th Rosza Center U of C 7pm AIBF February TBA Spring Concert May 31, 7pm SUNPEAKS B.C. (all trips forms are now DUE!) April 27-30, 2017 PURDY’s Chocolate!!! Fundraiser!! Please find a form in the main office to support MUSIC!!! Ask a music student if you want pre-wrapped chocolate gifts for CHRISTMAS!! *ALL ORDER FORMS ARE DUE ON NOV. 9th 2016 No late orders accepted.
Luca Buratto in Concert October 25 MAIN THEATER 1pm-2pm Music students and invited guests. “Honens 2015 laureate Luca Buratto” from Milan, Italy will be giving a private piano performance for our music students and guests. This will be his only school visit while in Calgary. He will also be performing with the Regina Symphony October 29 and just recently performed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The performance will be followed by a short dessert/coffee reception courtesy of our culinary arts students.
Please RSVP to Mrs. Battistessa at 403-500-2026 Ext 7356.
Father Stephen Gattafoni
Jaye Milley
Doug Taylor Joe Stambene
Canadian Martyrs Parish
Father Vincent and the parishioners of Canadian Martyrs Parish would like to invite the staff, students and parents of Saint Francis High School to participate in our 50th Anniversary Celebrations. We are having various events throughout the year from September 2016 to September 23, 2017. The events include a Prayer concert this fall, a guest speaker lecture lead by Fr. Wilson during Advent, a Christmas Concert, a “Feed the Hungry” day in the Spring, a guest speaker TBA during Lent, an Anniversary Cookbook and Commemorative Book. The yearlong celebration will culminate in an open house on September 23, 2017 at the church, followed by an Anniversary Mass and Banquet. You are all welcome to attend any or all of the events. You can contact Christina Candra the Canadian Martyrs secretary for more information at (403)284-3311 or e-mail at secretary@canadianmartyrsparish.ca. Daily Mass
Monday – Saturday 9:00am
Weekend Mass
Saturday 5:00pm; Sunday 9:00am and 10:45am
Free Food in Calgary Link below is an excellent resource for families to access to receive Free Food. The link provides a list of organizations and churches. http://www.womenscentrecalgary.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Free-Food-in-Calgary-September-2016.pdf
HCHL OCTOBER 2016 Newsletters Please access the link below for Healthy Choices Healthy Living October 2016 newsletter from Alberta Health Services. October’s theme looks at Speaking about Human Sexuality with your Children and Teens. https://www.cssd.ab.ca/Parents/ParentSupport/HealthyChoices/Pages/default.aspx
The link below has information for the AHS monthly newsletters for children/youth. http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/info/Page9539.aspx. Scroll to the bottom of the page and all the newsletters for the school year will be available It happens every fall: influenza arrives in Alberta, and takes a serious toll on our communities. Influenza is a real threat. It’s also preventable. Influenza immunization will be available, starting October 24, free of charge, to all Albertans six months of age and older. It’s the single most effective means of protecting your family from influenza, and by getting immunized early in the season, you will all have the opportunity to respond to immunization, and produce antibodies that will arm you against the influenza viruses you’ll be exposed to again throughout the season. Each year, influenza vaccine is developed to protect us against those strains of virus likely to circulate in our community. Though vaccine effectiveness may vary, know this: last season, influenza vaccine cut Albertan’s risk of influenza by half. Without immunization, Albertans were completely at risk. And we do mean all Albertans. Pregnant women, seniors, children, and individuals with underlying health conditions or compromised immune systems are at greater risk for severe complications; however, without immunization, even healthy Albertans – that includes you, parents! – are at risk of severe illness and even death. 62 Albertans died with influenza last season, and more than 1,600 Albertans were hospitalized. Let’s do better this year. Let’s make influenza one less thing your family has to deal with this winter. Prevention is your protection. Get immunized. For more information on the influenza program, including local clinic locations and schedules, visit ahs.ca/influenza or call Health Link at 811.
Cobs Bread Dough Raiser At Stadium or Crowfoot locations, tell them you are from Saint Francis High School. They will donate 5% from your purchase back to our school in June. It's very simple and you will not be disappointed with the quality of the bread. Cobs Bread Locations:
Crowfoot Corner Shopping Centre Unit 107-150 Crowfoot Crescent NW. Calgary, AB. T3G 3T2. Phone: (403) 239-2666 Mon to Sat 7am - 7pm Sun 8am - 6pm Stadium Shopping Centre Unit 5, 1941 Uxbridge Drive NW. Calgary, AB. T2N 2V2. Phone: (403) 282-1779 Mon to Sat 8am - 7pm Sun 8am - 6pm
Panda Flowers Crowfoot Corner Shopping Centre
Go into Panda Flowers or call and order flowers by phone, and let them know you are with Saint Francis. They will keep track and donate back to the school in the form of flowers for our events. #205, 150 Crowfoot Crescent N.W. 403 239-7673
Constable Enzie Contact 403-500-2026 with any concerns
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