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.
SFACA Celebrates Catholic Schools Week, January 27 – February 1, 2019
The theme for National Catholic Schools Week is “Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed”. The theme encompasses the core products and values that can be found in Catholic schools across the country. The logo brings the theme to life. The open book made up of multi-colored pages symbolizes how all areas of Catholic schools blend together, with faith – as symbolized by the cross – at the forefront. Catholic schools are vibrant, dynamic, and excellent. Please join us for our planned activities and visit the classrooms during our Open Houses. We look forward to celebrating SFACA with you. Continue reading “SFACA Celebrates Catholic Schools Week, January 27 – February 1, 2019”
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!
Futures in Education 2019-20 Tuition Assistance Application Opens on January 14, 2019…
2019-2020 Tuition Assistance Available
Financial aid is available for eligible students in grades K to 8, who attend a Brooklyn or Queens Catholic School or Academy.
Families must meet financial eligibility requirements and be registered/enrolled for 2019/20 in order to be considered.
No consideration will be given for a family who has not completed the enrollment process.
Only completed financial aid applications will be considered. Continue reading “Futures in Education 2019-20 Tuition Assistance Application Opens on January 14, 2019…”
7th Grade – ELA Newsletter
Over the past few weeks, we have been reading the novel A Long Walk to Water which opens our eyes to the Sudanese refugee crisis and water crisis that impacts Sudan today.
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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 | ||
7th Grade Monthly Newsletter
Currently, the class is working on their “Explorers Project”. We completed the unit on the European Era of Exploration, so to reinforce this knowledge, the students have chosen an explorer to research and create a holiday in remembrance of him.
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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