SFHS Weekly Newsletter

St. Francis High School (SFHS) Parents and Students,

Thank you for your continued support; we look forward to partnering with you throughout the school year. We plan to post this newsletter every Friday on the SFHS website.

Have a great weekend and, as always, Go Saints!!!!

Doug Austin

Principal

Dear Parents and Staff:

As you may know, St. Francis Area Schools is going out for a referendum this November, asking district residents to consider an operating levy and capital projects levy to provide the funding we need to keep our schools strong and provide our students with a strong future.

If you didn’t know, St. Francis Area Schools receives $1,347 less funding per student than the state average, placing us lowest in the area. Unlike 70% of school districts in Minnesota, we do not have an operating levy. Over the last 10 years, we have made $11 million in cuts due to this lack of funding.

While we have taken significant steps to prioritize funding for the classroom, we have reached the point where new investments are needed to provide our students with the education they deserve, and that our families and communities expect.

If voters approve the proposed referendum, our district will use the funding to grow vocational and technical education; enhance science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) programs; retain and attract quality staff, and make needed investments in technology and classroom supplies and materials.

Our district is committed to providing information to residents to help them make an informed decision on or before Election Day on Tuesday, November 7.

To learn more about our district’s plans, the proposed referendum, the cost, tax impact and voting information, please visit our dedicated website: sfStrongFuture.org.

Homecoming Week begins Monday September 18th!

The Homecoming Football Game is Friday, Sept 22nd @ 7:00

The Homecoming Dance is Saturday Sept. 23 from 8-11pm. Tickets will be on sale all week at the high school during Saints Time and lunches. Tickets are $15 presale and $20 at the door. No outside guests from other schools will be allowed. This event is for St. Francis High School students only. Students will need to show identification when entering.

Dress up days are:

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.

Wednesday, Sept. 20th St. Francis High School commons

Free and open to all!

Over 70 colleges will be in attendance.

2 year, 4 year, public, private, specialty schools and more!

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

Questions or want more College & Career information? Please contact Ms. Abraham at dawn.abraham@isd15.org or 763-213-1580

**NEW MEMBERS WANTED** Are you interested in joining DECA? DECA is an extra-curricular organization geared at students who are interested in marketing, finance, hospitality and management. Join us NEXT Tuesday, September 19th for an informational meeting. Come see what we have to offer!

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.

If you are interested in learning more about Robotics and how to join, please email Clarissa Dobson at clarissa.dobson@isd15.org to get on the email list about upcoming events.

Yearbooks are on sale until 9/22 for $89.

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