November 2019 News & Calendar

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NOVEMBER NEWS 2019

Dear SFACA Families:

As we celebrate Thanksgiving, we are mindful of the many blessings we share, especially for the children in our care.  It is a joy to teach them to value the priceless gifts of faith and family and to appreciate all of God’s creations.  Thank you for sharing them with us.

Our Christmas Show will be on Tuesday, December 17 and Wednesday, December 18, 2019.  Schedule as follows:

  TUESDAY, 12/17                                               WEDNESDAY, 12/18

K-106, Gr. 1, 3, 5, and 7                                 K-102, Gr. 2, 4, 6, and 8

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The SFACA Student Council begins….

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On September 13, 2019 our newly formed Student Council for this school year was installed during our Opening School Mass.  Students from grades 6-8 compose the 9-member board of the student government. The final selection was made by the principal and middle school teachers. Criteria for nomination is based on leadership, responsibility, and the ability to relate to the faculty, staff, and the student body. The term of office is one year. The council meets monthly, discusses current school issues, and makes suggestions for additional school activities. Mrs. Cavera & Miss Biscaglia serve as moderators for the student council.

Congratulations to the 2019-20 SFACA Student Council, Katie Jampol, Angelopio Graci, Jayden Abela, Jordan Ceron, Isabella Cullinane, Grace Vano, Lawrence DiVittorio, Damia Pan and Katarina Mijat

 

 

Please join them as take on their first service project of the year. The Sudan Water Project by participating in a dress down donation day on Thursday, November 7th. Please be as generous as your means allow.

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Your are cordially invited to Queens Borough President’s Parent Advisory Board Meeting Schedule for October 7, 2019…

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Dear Parents, Parent Advisory Board members, PTA & PA members, Principals, Teachers, Parent Coordinators, Counselors and Community Education Councils:

Queens Borough President Melinda Katz would like to invite you to her next Parent Advisory Board meeting to be held on Monday, October 7, 2019 from 5pm to 8pm in the Atrium at Queens Borough Hall located at 120-55 Queens Boulevard in Kew Gardens, NY.  The event will include a High School Fair from 5pm to 8pm where parents will have an opportunity to learn more about the different high schools, their programs, the different admissions criteria for Zoned schools, Specialized high schools, performing arts schools, special program schools, special testing schools, schools that provide college credit, career and technical schools, and special needs accommodations. Some of the High Schools attending also have Middle Schools. We will also be hosting a workshop on the Specialized High School Admissions process, Testing, Criteria and the Dream Program (free test prep program) from 6pm to 7pm and  from 7pm to 8pm we will have a workshop on the general High School admissions process and their programs.  Continue reading “Your are cordially invited to Queens Borough President’s Parent Advisory Board Meeting Schedule for October 7, 2019…” →

October 2019 News & Calendar

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Dear SFACA Families:

Thank you for getting us off to a wonderful start.  October is filled with many family fun activities beginning with Spirit Day on October 1st.  The week will conclude with a School Mass on Friday, October 4th at 9:00 a.m. in honor of our Patron Saint on his Feast Day.

PARISH FESTIVAL was held on Saturday, September 28th.  It began with an outdoor Mass at 11:30 a.m. and concluded at 9:00 p.m. with the drawing of the chance book winners. We greatly appreciate all our families and friends who came and supported this event.               

SPIRIT DAY– will take place on Tuesday, October 1st. Gym attire and sneakers are to be worn to school.  Parents are invited to watch from outside the fence as their children participate in a variety of relay races, games, etc. Continue reading “October 2019 News & Calendar” →

September 2019 News & Calendar

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Dear SFACA Families,

It is with great excitement and anticipation that we welcome you to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy.   We are grateful that you have chosen us as partners in educating your children.  We understand the commitment and responsibility that is required to make the 2019-2020 school year a successful learning experience for all of you, and we pledge to do our best for your children.  This year we welcome Miss Sofia Panagiotakis who will be our new Kindergarten 102 teacher, Miss Stella Hwang who will teach Music, and Mrs. Jennifer Cunningham (TA in Gr. 2-103) to SFACA. In addition, I am very appreciative of Mrs. Theresa Kubina (Teacher in Gr. 8), Miss Alyssa Davis (Teacher in Gr. 2), Miss Danielle Gangi (Technology/Art/STEM), Mrs. Lisa Visca (TA in Gr. K-102), Mrs. Denise Rovitti-Fanelli (TA in Preschool B), Mrs. Nancy Annunziata (Director – PK for All) and Mrs. Lynne Nealis (Secretary – PK for All) who have all agreed to assist in new grade levels or new roles within the Academy. I am truly grateful for the gifts and talents that they and every member of our Faculty and Staff will bring to SFACA.

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It’s almost time! Get ready for the big day!

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August, 2019

Dear St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Academy Family,

This is a very exciting time for us as we open the doors to our third year as an academy and welcome our students on September 4, 2019 to a wonderful year of learning that has been especially planned for them. 

In order to make our academy opening as smooth as possible, we would like to provide you with some information that will help you get your child ready for the big day.  Read more…