Dear Academy Families,

Next week in Grades 5-8 we will be taking a special moment out of our religion curriculum to look at Family Life. All schools in the Diocese of Brooklyn are mandated to teach this curriculum which focuses on God’s gift of Family, of Self, of Life, of Love, and of Community. We ask that you continue the conversation at home in regards to the Church’s teaching in regards to living a healthy and holy family life. 

Onto the rest of the week here at the Academy….

Catholic Schools Week: Last week we shared on our website and social media accounts this year's schedule for Catholic Schools Week. 

On this link, you will find order forms and registration forms for various events.

6th Grade Open Gym on 2/10/23 Registration Form- Due 2/3/23

Pre-K and Kindergarten Art and Craft Project (2/13/23) Sign-Up Form- Due 2/8/23

Grades 1-5 Radio Bingo (2/14/23) Sign-Up Form- Due 2/8/23

On Wednesday 2/15 All students are asked to wear a St. Francis de Sales Shirt (2023 CSW Shirt or past CSW Shirt). If a student does not own a CSW Shirt, they can wear their Gym Shirt.

To order a CSW T-Shirt please click the form below. All orders are due by 1/26/23

https://forms.gle/P4J7NqaptXbiMa1z6

Part of Catholic Schools Week will include a pajama day for all grades.  PK-4 will be on Friday, February 17th and Grades 5-8 will be on Thursday, February 16th.  SFDS pajama pants are not required but are a good way to show school spirit.

To order SFDS PJ Pants please click the form below.

Pajama pants will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.  Once they are sold out, they will not be reordered.  As each size sells out, it will no longer be available on the form.

https://forms.gle/mRYAKSXUosC6cg9S8

St. Jude’s Math-a-thon: It is that time of year that St. Francis de Sales Catholic Academy participates in St. Jude’s Math-A-thon program. A lot of children are helped by the generosity of our school community. This year you can do your donations online and order your prizes online and have them delivered to your door or you can send in your donations to Mrs. Foti and she will take care of the paperwork and get the prizes sent to the school.

Important dates

All Permission slips (registration forms) are due back ASAP yet we ask them to be sent in by Friday 1/27 so we know who is participating.

All money is due by Wednesday, March 1st. All students who participate will receive a dress-down ticket to be used in March/April.

You can also easily register online by clicking below. This is a great way to raise money via Social Media: https://fundraising.stjude.org/site/TR/Math/Math?pg=entry&fr_id=137986&copy_link_share

Thank you in advance for your kindness and generosity to children in need. Any questions, please contact Mrs. Foti at [email protected] .

Principal/Assistant Principal for a Day: Just a reminder that the Principal/Assistant Principal essay is due this coming Thursday February 2nd. . This year we are asked as a school to Ignite the Catholic Imagination. Students in Grades 1-8 in an essay (Grades 5-8) or a paragraph (Grades 1-4) tell us what makes Catholic Schools Special or different from other schools.   During Catholic Schools Week one student from Grades 5-8 will be chosen to be the Principal for a day and one student from Gardes 1-4 will be chosen to be Assiatnt Principal.  Good luck to all who enter. 

I-Ready Mid-Year Diagnostic Test: This past week all students in Grades K-8 began the I-Ready mid-year diagnostic test. Towards the end of next week all of your children in Grades K-8 will be sent home with their I-Ready mid-year diagnostic test results in Reading and Math. One of the components that we as a school will be focusing on is growth. The i-Ready growth model offers two complementary growth measures for every student that show how much growth is expected, as well as how much students should grow to help them achieve their goals. These measures help teachers set goals, see how much their students have progressed, and make informed instructional decisions to help put all students on a path toward proficiency or advanced proficiency levels. For more information please click here. Of course if you have any questions please be in touch with your child’s teacher and/or the administration. 

Paint Night: On Friday, February 3rd, from 7-9 pm, Mrs. Gina Todd (one of the academy's art teachers) will host an adult paint night in the SFDS Small Hall. Attendees will receive step-by-step instructions to create a beautiful painting. Light refreshments will be provided, and guests are welcome to bring their own appetizers and beverages.Please note this event is for adults 21+ and is $30 per person. Please send in a check or cash to the main office. 

To register please click the link below https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1W1Zuaf7zFJkodlV1LVxj4oV8M0Q8Lbu4qlkpMGSVdz4/edit

The deadline for registration is 1/27. Space is limited. 

Chicken Finger Days: A reminder to all those families that have ordered Chicken Fingers for their child for lunch that the first round of Chicken Finger Days are next week. Students in Grades 1-4 who ordered chicken fingers will receive them on Tuesday, January 31st. Students in Grades 5-8 who ordered chicken fingers will receive them on Wednesday, February 1st.

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 2/26/23. 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. 

Card Party Updates: Pack your bags, find your passports and get ready to go AROUND THE WORLD at the annual SFDSCA Card Party this year!  The Academy Family Association is excited to announce the 2023 event for Saturday, March 25th.   Tickets for the Card Party will be sold online beginning at 12:00PM on Wednesday, March 1st.  In order for us to make this event a success, we will need your help.  Please click the link below for 5 ways that you can help make the event a huge success!

https://stfrancisacademybh.org/card-party-2023-around-the-world

Financial Aid for the 2023-2024 School Year: 

SAVE THE DATE

Mid-Winter Recess: Just a reminder that from February 20th-February 24th St. Francis de Sales Catholic Academy will be closed for Mid-Winter Recess. 

Have a great weekend!