St. Francis Area Schools SFHS enews - September 14, 2018 ISD 15 MISSION

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1 St. Francis Area Schools SFHS enews - September 14, 2018 ISD 15 MISSION Our mission is to equip all students with the knowledge and skills to empower them to achieve their dreams and full potential while becoming responsible citizens in a dynamic world. Please make sure that female students have extra personal hygiene products (i.e. pads, tampons) in their backpacks or lockers. We have a small supply in the health office for use in case of an emergency. It also is a good idea to have an extra pair of pants to use if needed. * Any donations of personal hygiene products (pads, tampons, etc.) for the health office would be greatly appreciated. You can drop these items off at the greeter station at the SFHS. Thank you! SFHS Homecoming Week September 17 September 21 MONDAY, Sept. 17 Football Exchange - 1st hour student council will stop by classes to pass out necklaces 5th hour student council will pick up necklaces prizes awarded at Pepfest on Friday Spirit dress theme : Beach Day TUESDAY, Sept. 18

2 Power Buff - Juniors/Seniors Boys Volleyball Competition 6:45 p.m. doors open, 7 p.m. Game Time Spirit dress theme : Tie Dye Day WEDNESDAY, Sept, 19 Powder Puff - Juniors/Seniors Girls Football Game 6:45 p.m. gates open, 7 p.m. Game Time Spirit dress theme : White T-shirt and Blue Jeans Day THURSDAY, Sept 20 Spirit dress theme : 80 s vs. 70 s (9th &10th grade dress 80 s, 11th & 12th grade dress 70 s) FRIDAY, Sept 21 Pepfest! Go SAINTS! Saints Night: 4:00-6:30 p.m. *located in parking lot by tennis courts * Featuring: food trucks, tie dye t-shirts, face painting, boosters and clubs will host a variety of tables and activities Homecoming Football Game vs. 7pm Spirit dress theme : Saints Pride! Show off your Saints pride by wearing your favorite Saints apparel!

3 *TIME CHANGE

4 SFHS Robotics Meeting On Tuesday, September 18, the Robotics Booster Club will be holding a kickoff and information night about the upcoming season. It's an exciting time as we launch the second official season for our FIRST Robotics Team! Please join us for an evening of connection, communication, and commitment as we prepare for another successful season. When: Tuesday, September 18 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM Where: St. Francis High School Room A117, near the PAC Who: Parents and Students interested in participating in FIRST Robotics More information is available here: org. SFHS - 90 minute delay

5 Wednesday, September 19, 2018 Financial Aid Night - 10/10/18 Attention SENIORS: Need to make a plan to pay for college? Come to the SFHS Financial Aid Night to learn: how to fill out a free application for federal student aid how the government process applications learn about the different types of financial support. SFHS Performing Arts 5:30 pm SFHS - NHS Blood Drive October 10th 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. SFHS Gym

6 Parking Permits $60/trimester - Cash or Check only (checks made out to SFHS) PSEO/Saints Academy/Saints Online students - Check with Greeter on price. Students will have an option of West or East Lot. Students will not be assigned a specific numbered spot in the lot. All students must have a parking permit in order to park in SFHS parking lots, except the lower lot by the baseball fields. Parking permits will go on sale the 3rd week in September. Locks You can purchase locks in the main office or at the greeter station for $5.00.

7 SFHS Yearbook Information Preorder your 2019 yearbook now through October 12 for the best price of the year--$72. jostensyearbook.com Seniors: If you use a photographer other than David Bank Studios for your senior portrait, then you must upload the portrait to our yearbook website. See the attached senior portrait info for instructions. Senior grad ads are on sale now through February 1st. Questions about the yearbook? the adviser, Joel Olson, and joel.olson@isd15.org Jostens has provided the specifications and a new process to submit senior portraits for publication in the 2019 Lance. The deadline is October 15, Information is also available for placing personalized ads. Please click the links below for more information Senior Portrait Specifications for St. Francis School Yearbook 2019 Personalized Graduation Ad Information for St. Francis School Yearbook

8 Attendance LATE ARRIVALS - Students arriving late to the building will sign in at a kiosk located at the Greeter Station or the Main Office. - Students arriving within the first 10 minutes of class are tardy, anytime after that will be considered an absence. - Student attendance will be updated in Campus, they will NOT receive a pass to class. EARLY DISMISSAL - Students who are leaving class early due to medical appointments, illness, family reasons, etc. WILL receive a pass from the Main or Health Offices noting the departure time and date. UNEXCUSED ABSENCES Students with 12 or more unexcused absence hours may be prohibited from participating in fieldtrips, Prom, Morp, Senior Exemption Days, early release for athletics, etc. There are two (2) options available for clearing unexcused absence hours.

9 I. Before School 7:00 7:40 a.m. (Behavior Intervention Room C201) 2 unexcused absences cleared Students must arrive NO LATER THAN 7:10 a.m. II. Saturday School 7:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. (location TBD) November 17, February 9 & April 13 2 unexcused absences cleared for every hour attended Students must arrive NO LATER THAN 7:00 a.m. Students are required to sign up in advance with Mr. Krause in C201 A SFHS Information 3325 Bridge Street NW, St. Francis, MN SFHS Main Line Phone: SFHS Health Services Phone: Fax Number: Absentee Line: Tip Line: Records Request Fax: School day: 7:45 a.m. - 2:25 p.m. CTIVITIES, EVENTS & INFORMATION SFHS Athletics

10 We have a website where you can read stories about our teams, see photo galleries, and check out our weekly schedule with one click. Please go to and bookmark: gostfrancissaints.com If you go to the calendar tab you can see all the events happening for our Saints students for the week. This website also links our Activities Twitter and our Saints Facebook page can also be accessed at this website. Activities Office News Reminder that $30 passes are available for 9th-12th grade students. Gains admission into all home basketball, wrestling, gymnastics, and hockey games except for section games. Also, gets you into choir concerts, band concerts and school plays. 20 event student passes for grades 1st through 8th graders can be purchased for $60 from the Activities Office or ticket takers at an event. $80 adult passes good for 20 events are also available. SFHS Activities for the week: Saturday, Sept 15 3:00pm Girls Soccer vs. Duluth East St. Francis Area Schools Community Education Summer and Early Fall Driver Education Opportunities Our teachers are licensed with the State of Minnesota and have Driver Education Certification. Our program has been approved by the State of Minnesota Department of Public Safety. The years of experience of our instructors, along with their certification,

11 provide a safe, high quality program for your child. Register online or submit a form for opportunities today! General Attendance News Parent/Guardian is requested to call the high school office by 8 a.m. the morning of any student absence at or send a note upon the student's return. All students must check in with the greeter or main office on the arrival to school. Parent/Guardian may also absence information to hsattendance@isd15.org. Absence verification will be allowed up to two (2) school days from the absent date. Parents can check their Infinite Campus account for detailed attendance information. Failure to make up unexcused absences will result in students not being able to participate in field trips, school activities, including Prom. The No Field Trip list is posted outside the main office. Read more! SFHS Food Locker Open - Free for those students in need. Meals to Go - Hygiene Items - Saints Gear - School Supplies - Winter Clothing

12 Room D236 - Before & After School & Academic Times Infinite Campus and beyond To all Parents/Guardians of ISD 15 students: Independent School District 15's student information system is Infinite Campus. Click here for more information about Campus Portal. An has been set up for people to submit questions, or concerns. The address is campus.help@isd15.org There was an update to the Infinite Campus App. It is now asking for a District Name, instead of the District ID. The District Name is St. Francis. Make sure that the period is used and there is a space between St and Francis or it will not work. MULTICULTU RAL & DATES TO REMEMBER Independent School District 15 American Indian Education Boozhoo (Hello-Ojibwe) and Hau ((Hello-Dakota), Welcome all to another great school year. On Tuesday, September 11 we will be having an American Indian Parent Advisory Committee (AIPAC) meeting at St. Francis High School in Room C-204, 5:00-6:30 PM. The AIPAC serves in an advisory role to St. Francis Area Schools to ensure that the educational and cultural needs of American Indian students are being met. High school American Indian students, parents, guardians, grandparents, foster parents, school staff and community members interested in supporting American Indian Education are encouraged to attend; your input is very important! At this first meeting we will schedule monthly meeting dates, learn about the Dream Catcher Project, update on the American

13 Indian Education Liaison position and non-concurrence, and discussion/development of the school year Indian Education Program Plan. Miigwech (Thank you-ojibwe) and Pidamaya do (Thank you-dakota), SFHS Dates to Remember September 14 - Senior Sunrise - 6:30 a.m. September 19 - PLC Late Start Homecoming Week - September There will be a 90-minute late start for all St. Francis Area Schools on the third instructional Wednesday of every month for the school year. These dates include: September 19, October 17, November 21, December 19, January 16, February 20, March 20, April 17 and May 15. PLC Late Start Schedule SFHS Emergency Form Minnesota Statewide Test Security Tip Line MDE Parent/Guardian Guide to Statewide testing (opt-out form) SFHS Testing Schedule: School Year SFHS Map 3325 Bridge Street NW, St. Francis, MN Office Phone: Fax Number: Absentee Line: Tip Line: SFHS Health Services: School day: 7:45 a.m. - 2:25 p.m. Principal Doug Austin douglas.austin@isd15.org

14 Assistant Principal Donnie Thompson (A-K)