Dear Academy Families,

This week we as Christians are asked to pray for Christian Unity. The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity has a history of over 100 years, in which Christians around the world have taken part in an octave of prayer for visible Christian unity.  By annually observing the WPCU, Christians move toward the fulfillment of Jesus' prayer at the Last Supper "that they all may be one."  (cf. John 17:21) 

As we begin the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, let us today pray for God to help Christian Churches, and all people of goodwill, to seek common ground and an appreciation for each other.

Loving God, we ask that you grant us the spirit of wisdom and unity, so that we may be one, even as you are one with our Lord Jesus Christ - and he with you.

Enable all the members of the body of Christ to live together in unity and fellowship with one another, and lead us into the paths of peace and righteousness so that we may be well-pleasing in your sight.

We ask you to teach us how to love one another as Christ loved us and help us to show one another the unusual kindness that can only come from knowing your Son, Jesus. May the Spirit stir up in our hearts a desire to be united as one, in the bond of peace and fellowship. This we ask in Jesus' name. Amen.

Just a reminder that this weekend our students have a four-day weekend that gets kicked off on Friday, January 13th as the faculty participates in a Diocesan-wide professional development day that is then followed by Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, January 16th.  

Onto a few items for next week…….

Re-Registration 2023-2024: St Francis de Sales Catholic Academy’s administration and staff are already looking ahead and making plans for next school year. In preparation for the start of 2023-2024, please take time now to complete your child’s re-enrollment for next year. This form is due on Friday, February 3rd, and the $200 re-registration fee per student is due on Sunday, February 26th. 

To Re-Register please follow the steps below:

• Please go to www.factsmgt.com

• Select Parent Log In from the menu bar and FACTS Family Portal from the drop-down menu.

• Type in your username and password.  If you have forgotten your username or password, please click on the link provided.

• After logging in, click on Apply/Enroll in the left menu.

• Click on the Enrollment/Reenrollment link.

Our Online Enrollment system will open with a link to the enrollment packet. The online process should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Your information will be saved if you need to quit and come back later. All re-registration fees will be paid via the FACTS Tuition portal. All fees will be due on February 26, 2023. If you have your account set to automatic withdrawal the fees will come out of your account 2-3 business days before.

If you have any questions about the process, please contact Mrs. Kenny at 718-634-2775 or [email protected].

Please note that all families that have a sibling (brother/sister) and filled out the intent form to register for the next school year will be receiving an email prior to February 6, 2023 with a link to the registration portal for the 2023-2024 school year which officially opens on February 10, 2023. 

8th Grade High School Acceptances: Congratulations to our 8th grade on beginning to receive your high school decision letters! All Catholic schools in NYC and Long Island will send out their decision letters over the next few weeks. We are very proud of all of the accomplishments of our Class of 2023. If parents have any questions, feel free to get in touch with your child’s homeroom teacher or Mr. Scharbach at [email protected]

Yearbook Ads: We are now selling ads for this year's yearbook. On Wednesday (1/25) all yearbook ads/dedications are due. For more information including instructions and an order form please click here. Please note there is a $10 late fee charged for any order handed in on January 26th or January 27th. No orders can be taken after January 27, 2023.    

NJHS Winter Hat/Scarf/Glove Drive: Thanks again to all who gathered up Christmas cards for St. Jude's Children's Hospital. The NJHS will be doing an Outreach Project from now until Monday, January 30th, collecting NEW Winter Hats, Gloves, and Scarves for the homeless. All donations can be left in the main lobby. All warm winter items collected will be donated to Catholic Charities. Thanks for helping to spread warmth to those in need in our community.

Crayola Art Schedule Change: The final session of the Fall Crayola Imagine Arts class will take place at the usual time on Thursday, January 26, 2023, this is to make up for the class originally scheduled on January 12, 2023.  We are sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Winter Enrichment Programs: Please note that Mad Science and Crayola Art (Grades K-5) Registration is online and open. 

Mad Science Bugs, Birds, Beasts and Beyond For Grades K-5: Explore the natural world and its adaptations. Observe creepy crawly bugs, make casts of animal tracks & study the feeding habits of owls as we dissect their lunch remains. Some of the weekly topics in this session are: Bugs, Earthworks, Walloping Weather, Mission Nutrition, All about Animals, Life in the Sea, The Birds & the Beasts, Earth Awareness, Nature, and The Science of Sport!

Wednesdays from 2:45-3:45 PM

On the following dates: 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29

The skip date is: 2/22

Crayola® World of Design for Grades K-5: Embark on an around-the-world cultural adventure − explore far-off places and learn about the people who live there, from the Americas to Polynesia, from the cosmopolitan to the countryside. Experiment with Crayola® products, while trying art techniques developed by local artists and artisans. Make different masterpieces each week such as drums, masks, canvases, prints, buses, and more! Bring the unique creations home and build a globally-inspired art gallery.

Thursdays from 2:45-3:45 PM

On the following dates: 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16, 3/30, 4/20

Skip dates are: 2/23, 3/23, 4/6, 4/13

For more information about the programs and to register, please use the following links:

Mad Science: https://newyorkcity.madscience.org/parents-register-a.aspx

Crayola:https://newyorkcity.imagineartsacademy.com/parents-register-a.aspx

If you have any questions, please send an email to [email protected].

Junior High Math Bee: We will be having our annual 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Math Bee on Thursday  1/19 at 1 pm. Congrats to our classroom winners. 

The families of the participants are invited to join us on Thursday, January 19th at 1 pm.

6th Grade

Kayla Cunningham

Maddie Forrester

Luke Hernandez                    

Niamh Mullen

Jack Neville

Thomas O’Neill                    

Makayla Tellone                                                        

7th Grade

Lucas Allen

James Fabiszewski

Ahlee Ferriola

Brady Gallagher

Jack Hayes

Matt Mandala

Elle Manley

Timmy Nichtern 

Cate Urciuoli

8th Grade

Michael Biondolillo

Alexa Gennaro

Sean McDonagh

James McMahon

Trip Porcella

Olivia Teich        

COVID Cases: Just a reminder that all positive COVID cases still need to be reported to the school using the following form. NYS DOH still requires reporting of COVID cases and has left that to the local health authority which for our schools is the NYC DOH. So we need to make sure that all positive cases are reported to the school for our records if the NYC DOH should request that information.

SAVE THE DATE 

Week of 1/23: I-Ready Mid Year Diagnostic Test (Grade K-8)

Tuesday 1/24: Feast of St. Francis de Sales

Wednesday 1/25: St. Francis de Sales Parish First Reconciliation at 6:30 pm

Week of 2/10-2/17:  St. Francis de Sales Catholic Academy Catholic Schools Week: Ignite the Catholic Imagination- A schedule of this year’s Catholic Schools Week will be sent out in a separate correspondence.

Have a great weekend!