SFHS Weekly Newsletter

Greetings SFHS Students, Staff, and Families,

Reminder, we have parent/teacher conferences on Monday, October 23 (see the link below to sign up). That's it, short and sweet just like the school week. We hope you all have a fun and safe MEA break. Go Saints!

Your SFHS Administrative Team,

Doug Austin, Principal

Jennifer Bobbe & Donnie Thompson, Assistant Principals

St. Francis High School fall conferences are now open. Please use the link below to sign up for your student's teachers!

https://www.myconferencetime.com/sfhs/

Dear Parents and Staff,

Strong Future is the district’s investment plan to support a strong future for our students, staff and schools. The plan would enhance vocational and technical education, expand hands-on STEAM programming at all grade levels, enhance high school courses that help students earn industry certifications and college credits, provide essential classroom materials and supplies and attract and retain high-quality staff. It would also help the district acquire and maintain student and district technology, enhance security and operational systems and invest in technology-related personnel and ongoing training expenses.

To achieve these goals, the district is proposing two ballot questions for residents to vote on this November: a 10-year, $325 per student operating levy and a $880,000 annual capital projects levy. If approved by voters, these investments would be supported by a tax increase on properties in the district. A home valued at $375,000 would see an estimated tax increase of $14 per month starting in 2024.

This is an important community decision. To learn more about our plan ahead of the open house, I encourage you to visit: sfStrongFuture.org.

Even though ISD15 Nutrition Services is participating in the new Minnesota Free School Meals program, families with students in St. Francis Area Schools are strongly encouraged to complete an Application for Educational Benefits. Qualifying for Educational Benefits helps your family secure reduced athletic, activity and preschool fees. The district could receive additional money for students, schools, and essential educational programs by completing an Application for Educational Benefits. Much of the teaching and learning funding for districts is based upon how many families qualify for Educational Benefits.

Please don't wait, apply online at https://stfrancis.strataapps.com/ or, you may complete the paper application mailed out to you and return to St. Francis Area Schools Nutrition Services Office, 3325 Bridge Street NW, St. Francis, MN 55070.

If you have already received a direct certification letter or an approval letter, there is no need to apply again. Please contact Nutrition.Office@isd15.org or call 763-753-7060 if you are unsure or if you have a changing financial situation.

You may reapply for benefits at any time during the school year. If you are not eligible now but have a decrease in household income, become unemployed, have an increase in household size, or qualify for MFIP, SNAP, or FDPIR benefits, you may fill out another application at that time.

The DECA Dugout is open at SFHS. We're open before school and during Saints Time. Our staff has been working hard to open our store for our students and staff! We're excited to see some familiar faces and serve you snacks, beverages and Saints apparel. If you can't make it into SFHS, shop online with us here. Thank you for supporting our DECA program.

The DECA Dugout will be open during SFHS conferences with their pop-up shop on Monday, October 23 from 3:00-7:00. We'll be located in the commons. Don't forget your cash! Can't make it to conferences, don't worry, you can always shop online with us HERE.

Mr. Dereck Buss, Last names A - Ha

Ms. Anna Ruel, Last names He - O

Ms. Tammy Sworsky, Last names P - Z

https://stfrancis2054a.cf.affinetysolutions.com/

If you are interested in attending and seeing what Robotics is all about, please contact Clarissa Dobson at clarissa.dobson@isd15.org to get more information.

FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) is a group that meets every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month in D111 (Mr. Loukinen's room). Meetings are in the morning at 7:05, or 8:35 on late start days. It is an opportunity for students to talk and learn about their faith with other students. All students are welcome. If you have any questions, email jake.loukinen@isd15.org

Students who park on school grounds must have a student school-authorized parking permit. Permits are $60 per trimester for full-time students and $12 per class for part-time students. A discounted price of $150 is available for purchasing all three trimesters NO LATER THAN SEPTEMBER 30, 2023. Free parking is available in the lower lot. Students must only park in the west lot and display the current trimester's student parking permit.

Students parking without a student school-sanctioned permit or in an undesignated area may be directed to move their vehicle to the lower lot. The school may revoke parking permits and privileges from individuals who continue to violate the rules or whose driving habits present a threat to the safety of others. SFHS will not refund fees for revoked parking permits.

Parents and students can also find this information on the SFHS website and live feed: https://sfhs.isd15.org/o/sfhs.

Senior portraits are due by Sunday, November 19, 2023.

For more information, click the link below:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nefNUUjAtjr3V_BVitA4agB6O_o8O62qx_5fdhlZ5U8/edit

We host many different reps from colleges around the area. Students can sign up to meet with and gather info about these colleges. This is a great way for students to learn about the differences between these campuses without having to leave school or step foot on campus. Students can sign up using the link below:

College Rep Visit Sign-up

October 26th Hours 1-3

Free to all students grades 10 - 12 interested in taking it for military or general career interest.

Students can sign up using the link below:

ASVAB Sign-up

SFHS Theatre is sponsoring a Haunted Trail Fundraiser. Come out and support. It will be SPOOKtacular!

Fall Play Puffs opens November 9-12! Please come out and support these talented students!