Congratulations to our 8th Grade Math Bee Finalist…
Congratulations to our 8th Grader Garry Nolan(pictured here with his Math Teacher, Mrs. Chin-Sinn) for being a finalist…
Posted by St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy, Astoria on Thursday, February 28, 2019
7th grade “Escape Room”- French and Indian War edition
7th grade completed an “Escape Room” that had them go on a secret mission to decode facts about the French and Indian War. The codes included ciphers, Morse Code, cryptograms and a 4 digit code to help Colonel Washington and his troops! These are some of our groups that “escaped”!
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Extra! Extra! The Franciscan Forum First Issue is here!
Our very first issue of The Franciscan Forum!! Well done and congratulations to the entire SFACA Newspaper staff! Thank you for all of your hard work.
Nurse Michelle visits the 7th Grade….
“Nurse Michelle”, Ms. Mastricovo’s sister, came in to talk to our 7th Graders and answer questions they had about the digestive system. They asked a lot of questions. It was great visit!
The SFACA Christmas Boutique is open Wednesday, 11/28 & Thursday, 11/29….
It’s that time of year again! Christmas is right around the corner. Why not be part of this important fundraiser and at the same time, give our children the opportunity to do a little Christmas shopping for the people they care about.
Our Christmas Boutique will be held on Wednesday, November 28th and Thursday, November 29th. Prices for all gift items will again be $5.00 or less.
We will also be selling raffles for exciting prizes: NBA merchandise, and more to be announced. As always, these raffles will be sold at lunch and at all Christmas shows. Raffle prices will vary from $2 each (3 for $5) and $10 each (3 for $20).
The children will enjoy Christmas shopping without their parents.
CLASS SHOPPING SCHEDULE:
| Wednesday, November 28th | Thursday, November 29th | ||
| 8:15-9:00 | 5-208 | 8:15-9:00 | 3-206 |
| 9:05-9:50 | 1-101 | 10:00-10:45 | 4-207 |
| 10:00-10:45 | 2-103 | 10:50-11:35 | 8-202 |
| 10:50-11:35 | 6-201 | 12:00-1:00 |
All PK (if needed) |
| 11:40-12:25 | 7-203 | ||
| 12:30-1:15 | K-106 | ||
| 1:20-2:05 | K-102 | ||
Celebrating Thanksgiving in 7th Grade
The 7th graders enjoyed a Thanksgiving “feast” together.
Let Us Create a Safe Environment for Our Children…
VIRTUS: Protecting God’s Children for Adults
is a child safety program which helps parishes create child-safe environments and empowers caring adults to protect children by making adults more aware of the ways children and adults interact with each other.
This course is mandatory for all adults who work/volunteer in the Church/Academy. For your convenience we will be offering it here at St. Francis of Assisi.
November 14th – 6:30pm
Msgr. Campbell Hall (Lower Church)
ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY @ www.virtusonline.org
A Science Project in 7th Grade
Check out what the 7th graders have been creating:
THE 7TH GRADE TRANSFORMED OUR CLASSROOM INTO ONE GIANT CELL. EACH GROUP CHOSE AN ORGANELLE TO MAKE “LIFE-SIZE”. CHECK IT OUT!
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Share in the Excitement of Spirit Week Starting Monday, October 1st!!
MONDAY, OCTOBER 1ST – Blue Shirt Day® World Day of Bullying Prevention™
We ask everyone to wear a BLUE SHIRT WITH THEIR UNIFORM & join us in solidarity to stop bullying and cyberbullying
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2ND – CRAZY TIE & SOCK DAY
Let’s Get Crazy! It’s time to take your uniform up to the next level!
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3RD – SFACA SPIRIT DAY
The students will take part in relay races and other sports related activities. Water and snacks will be available to help keep energy levels high. A Burger King lunch will be offered. Gym uniform and sneakers are to be worn to school. Family and friends are welcome! Come on down and root for your favorite team….BROWN VS. GOLD! Continue reading “Share in the Excitement of Spirit Week Starting Monday, October 1st!!”