Dear Academy Community, 

Each year, the Church gives us the season of Lent to prepare ourselves for the joyful celebration of Easter.  Over the centuries, the themes of these forty days have remained amazingly consistent: renewal, change, turning to Christ, and starting over.  The very term, Lent comes from an Old English word meaning spring, which gives a clear indication of the newness to which we are called during this annual observance.  The season of Lent gives us as Catholics the time to reflect on the great sacrifice of Jesus Christ, and how His resurrection gives us the belief of eternal life.   Let our next few weeks be a time of renewal and growing closer to Jesus Christ and his cross. 

We had a great Catholic Schools Week these past few days and now we all have a chance to recharge our batteries for the coming weeks of February and March. Please take a look at some upcoming information for the days and weeks ahead

2024-2025 School Year Re-Registration Fee: Thanks to all who have re-registered and guaranteed their child’s seat for the next school year. We anticipate a wait list in many grade levels due to our re-registration numbers. Just a reminder that the $200 re-registration fee per student is due on Sunday, February 25th. If you have your account set to automatic withdrawal the fees will come out of your account 2-3 business days before.

Middle School Math Bee: We will be having our annual 3rd, 4th, and 5th, Grade Math Bee on Wednesday,  February 28th at 10:30am. Congrats to our classroom winners.

3rd Grade: Morgan Colleran, Sean Cromie, Sean Henry, Alexandra Karalis, Collin Long, Justin Youngberg, Kevin Dowdell, Louis Gampero and Maria Pravata Fuccio

4th Grade: Jonathan Mandala, Liliana Ultsh, Bode Whalen Thomas Anderson, Emma Layden, and Luke Libassi

5th Grade: Mara Brady, Mattingly Tellone, Mikey Vitale, Patrick Carey, Charlotte Daly, Erin Henry, Charley Pravata Fuccio, Robbie Rafferty, and Nathaniel Rodman

The families of the participants are invited to join us on Wednesday, February 28th at 10:30am.

Chicken Finger Day: When we return to school from Mid-Winter Recess we will be having our monthly chicken finger day on Tuesday, February 27th for Grades 1-4 and Grade 7 and on Wednesday,  February 28th for Grades 5-6 and Grade 8. Please note the change for Grade 7 due to a field trip on 2/28. 

Class of 2025 Ring Order Form: In the next few months, we will be celebrating the graduation of the Class of 2024. As we celebrate that occasion, we also would like to kick off the Class of 2025 with a tradition that we have here at the St. Francis de Sales Catholic Academy, a Class Ring/Pin ceremony. The class ring is a symbol of school-wide pride and a reminder of their academic achievement. 

All students in the 7th grade will receive a class pin and have the option of purchasing a class ring made out of Sterling Silver for $80.00-$90.00. The price explanation is below.   Ring orders must be placed by Monday, March 4, 2024. A bill (charge) will be added to your FACTS account soon after. 

A special Class Ring/Pin ceremony will take place on Tuesday, May 28th 2024 in Saint Francis Church. Details of this very special event will go out in a separate correspondence.

Please complete the form below and return it by Monday, March 4th. Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.

Class of 2025 Ring Order Form

Financial Aid for the 2024-2025 School Year: Futures in Education is proud to provide partial tuition assistance for families demonstrating financial need, and who meet eligibility requirements, to attend a Catholic Academy or school in Brooklyn or Queens.  We are also a proud partner with the Children's Scholarship Fund, which administers the Teddy J. Forstmann and Bishop’s Scholarship programs.

Families requesting tuition assistance must complete a financial aid application with Futures in Education through our third-party vendor, FACTS AND submit supporting documentation, which will be used to verify all application responses.

When is the deadline?

March 31, 2024 – Returning Families who received an award in the previous academic year.

April 30, 2024 – New families (students who did not receive an award in the previous academic year).

https://futuresineducation.org/scholarships/?fbclid=IwAR2bz53-G4BmJirWc_yJW-pGEjPdwYX8QpfuptWgjAkQCLDezGEsOERK8_E

SAVE THE DATES

Thursday, March 7th: $1 Dress Down Day for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Friday, March 8th 2024: AFA Lads Lucky Strike Bowling Night

Saturday, March 9th 2024: Good luck to many of our Saint Francis second graders who will be receiving their first Penance in two weeks on Saturday, March 9th at Blessed Trinity Parish. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers as you continue on your spiritual journey and prepare for receiving the Eucharist for the first time.

2nd Trimester Report Cards: Please note that all 2nd trimester report cards are digitally distributed on Wednesday, March 20th at about 3pm via the FACTS Parent Portal. All conferences will be done in person and will take place on Thursday, March 21st. More information about signing up for these conferences will be forthcoming.  

Have a great week. We will see everyone back in school on Monday,  February 26th.