Troubadour Tribune Dear Parents,
in their faith, assume the responsibilities of leadership, achieve academically to their greatest potential, and commit to the giving of themselves in service to those in need.
September brings the changing of the seasons, the beginning of school, the leaves changing color, and the weather well, we had hoped would change! So, too, the beginning of a new school year also brings change. In any given year, at any school, there can be many changes or sometimes very few. These are natural and usually seem to occur somewhat unnoticed. Change, whether anticipated or unexpected, can sometimes be difficult to navigate. But similar to our adjustment from the sweltering heat of summer to the cool autumnal evenings, we adapt to the changing culture in our everyday lives just as easily.
St. Francis
5900 Elvas Avenue Sacramento, CA 95819 Phone: 916.452.3461 Fax: 916.452.1591 www.stfrancishs.org
Catholic High School
October-November 2012
Over the summer, and into the beginning of the fall, we have welcomed several new staff and faculty members to our community. Many have been here before either as a student or as a parent. The thread that ties each of them, and all of us, together is the commitment to the mission of St. Francis. Every day we witness their commitment to the success of our students, not just success while they are here, but their success as they mature and go on to college. We graduate young women who, throughout their years here, grow
These pillars of our education seem to be revealed more significantly as the girls reach their senior year. Similar to a fragile rose at its bud, the petals unfold and reveal the beauty deep within its gentle shape. We see the blossoming of these young women who have been nurtured by the mission and vision of St. Francis. That mission is embodied in the daily lives of our faculty and staff, their interactions with these Troubies, who grow and leave the safety of our environment at graduation and go on to change the world! We welcome the new Troubies of our freshman class and transfer students, welcome back our alumnae teachers, and welcome everyone who embraces the mission of St. Francis. A great year lies ahead!
Margo Reid Brown ’81 President
Mission Statement St. Francis High School is a Catholic diocesan college preparatory school dedicated to serving young women and their families who seek spiritual growth and academic excellence. We are committed to integrating faith with the learning process, promoting the gospel values of Jesus Christ, building community, and providing opportunities for worship. We strive to help each student develop her gifts and talents to become a model of Pax et Bonum, (peace and goodness) through leadership and service. 1