Holy Cross Parent Calendar of Events 2019-20 is vital to the partnership We welcome and encourage your participation in the many parent activities. Please check the website Communication for calendar updates and event details throughout the year: sfhs.com/parents Saint Francis High School is committed to open communication with parents and students. First Semester Events Date Time Location To strengthen our communication, we have several ways to keep you informed. Freshman Parent Welcome Day Aug. 11 9:00-11:30 AM PAC Freshman Parent Reception Aug. 12 8:30 AM AH sfhs.com/parents Back-to-School Night/Fr. Parent Meeting Aug. 22 7:00 PM Campus Parent Dashboard on the Website Christmas At Our House Kick-off Meeting Aug. 27 11:30 AM PAC Lobby Counseling Parent Night - Seniors College Roadmap Aug. 29 7:00 PM PAC Men’s Club Dinner Meeting Sept. 3 7:00 PM MC • is password-protected And find: Women’s Club Dinner Meeting Sept. 11 6:30 PM MC • no additional login requests • school news PARENTS in PARTNERSHIP Counseling Parent Night - Soph. College Readiness Sept. 12 7:00 PM PAC • access your student’s assignments, scores and grades • the school calendar SF Kick-Off BBQ Sept. 13 5:00 PM Quad • communicate with coaches and moderators • an archive of the weekly school newsletters Scholarship Golf Classic Sept. 16 11:00 AM LAG&CC • report student absences • announcements regarding parent activities Dear Parents, CGSS: Navigating the Tides of Adolescence Sept. 17 7:00 PM Off Campus • view the student-parent directory • information on our parent clubs Counseling Senior Parent Night - College Financial Aid Sept. 26 7:00 PM PAC We are grateful to partner Men’s and Women’s Club Parent Education Night Oct. 2 6:30 PM MC with you to provide our Immersion Information Night Oct. 7 6:00 PM PAC Feel free to contact a faculty or staff member directly at any time with particular concerns or questions. students the very best CGSS: : Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents Oct. 15 9:30 AM & 7:00 PM Off Campus Locate contact information by clicking on the staff directory link found in the “Parent Tools” section. in Catholic secondary Parent/Teacher Conferences (By Appointment) Oct. 16 12:30 - 2:30 PM Campus education. As a Holy Cross President’s Dinner (By Invitation) Oct. 16 5:00 PM Campus Bookmark the parent dashboard to easily navigate to it each time. Counseling Soph/Jr Parent Night - College Admis. Testing Oct. 17 7:00 PM PAC school, we are firmly committed to engaging Men’s Club Dinner Meeting Oct. 22 7:00 PM MC From the main site Directly CGSS: LIKE - Impact of Social Media Documentary Oct. 22 7:00 PM Off Campus the hearts and minds of ● Go to https://www.sfhs.com. ● Go to https://www.sfhs.com/parents. Father/Son Communion Breakfast Oct. 27 8:30 AM MC our students and families, ● Select the “Parent” tab at the top right of the page. Memorial Mass Nov. 4 7:00 PM Chapel ● and it is the dedication of our families that allows us to reach CGSS: Teen Media Use and Sleep Research Nov. 4 7:00 PM Off Campus each member of our school community. We are so thankful for Women’s Club Dinner - Christmas At Our House Preview Nov. 6 6:30 PM AG the privilege of helping to form your children and appreciative CGSS: Late Bloomers - The Power of Patience Nov. 12 7:00 PM Off Campus of the support you give to our educators at Saint Francis. Men’s and Women’s Club Family Day of Service Nov. 16 9 AM - 2 PM Off Campus Email Newsletters Counseling Junior Night College Roadmap Nov. 18 7:00 PM PAC The newsletters are an important means of communication with our parents. Please make sure we have your most current Parent support and engagement at Saint Francis is essential to Christmas At Our House Boutique Opening Dec. 6 1:30 PM MEC email address in order for us to communicate properly with you. the success of our mission. We invite you to support the many Christmas At Our House Holiday Party Dec. 6 5:30 PM MEC growing opportunities on campus by contributing to the Annual Christmas At Our House Boutique and Tea Dec. 7 9:30 AM-4 PM MEC at at Appeal, volunteering at school events and attending our school CGSS: Under Pressure - Stress & Anxiety in Girls Dec. 10 9:30 AM & 7:00 PM Off Campus This Week SF This month SF community-building programs. It is the active engagement of Second Semester Events Published on the last Monday of the month, it contains Published every Monday, it highlights the events, our parent community that allows and encourages us to Women’s Retreat Jan. 11 9 AM -12 PM SFLC activities, meetings and important information for information about events happening throughout the CGSS: Biased - Uncovering Hidden Prejudices Jan. 15 7:00 PM Off Campus the week. month as well as a letter from our principal. pursue an expansive vision of education for Saint Francis. Capt. Manoukian ’01 Scholarship Crab Feed Jan. 25 6:00 PM BFP In particular, contributions to the Annual Appeal directly Mother/Son Casino Night Jan. 26 6:00 PM BFP support our student programs in every area of campus. This CGSS: Changing the Game- A Parent’s Guide Jan 27-28 9:30 AM & 7:00 PM Off Campus yearly campaign is the primary way that our educators and Counseling Freshman Parent Night - Academic Planning Jan. 30 7:00 PM PAC Social Media Father/Daughter Casino Night Feb. 9 6:00 PM BFP students gain increased access to opportunities that foster An extension of the school website, the Saint Francis official channels serve as the key social media platforms to broadly share Women’s Club Bunco Night Feb. 19 7:00 PM SFLC innovation, creativity and growth. We ask that each family school news and build continued awareness for the school. Mother/Daughter Mass & Brunch Feb. 23 10:00 AM MC/BFP prayerfully consider making a gift to the Annual Appeal in Holy Cross Parent Ash Wednesday Service Feb. 26 12:00 PM Chapel SFHS Jason Curtis Athletics support of outstanding programming at Saint Francis. CGSS: The Macho Paradox Feb. 26 7:00 PM PAC Facebook: @SFHSLancers Twitter: @SFHSpresident Twitter: @sfhsathletics We are excited for a wonderful school year with your family, Counseling Junior Parent College Workshop Feb. 27 6:30 PM Campus Instagram: @SFHSLancers Instagram: @SFHSpresident Instagram: @sfhsathletics CGSS: How to Raise a Boy - The Power of Connection Mar. 3-4 9:30 AM & 7:00 PM Off Campus and we look forward to seeing you at events throughout the Twitter: @SFHSLancers Men’s and Women’s Club Family Day of Service Mar. 14 9 AM - 2 PM Off Campus Katie Teekell Visual and Performing Arts year. We remain grateful for your strong commitment to YouTube: Saint Francis Lancers CGSS: We Need to Talk - Conversations that Matter Mar. 24 9:30 AM & 7:00 PM Off Campus Twitter: @katieteekell Instagram: @sfhs_vpa Catholic education. Lancer Auction April 4 5:30 PM MEC Guidance and Counseling Instagram: @sfhs_poverello Men’s Club Dinner Meeting April 7 7:00 PM MC Facebook: @sfhslancerband Twitter: @SFHSCounseling Women’s Club Celebration Dinner April 28 6:30 PM BFP Jason D. Curtis Katie Teekell ’00 AG Alumni Gym MC Malcolm Center President Principal AH Andre House MEC Kevin Makley Event Center BFP Burns Family Pavilion PAC Performing Arts Center CGSS Common Ground Speaker Series SFLC Sobrato Family Learning Commons LAG&CC Los Altos Golf & Country Club As of 7/23/19 Welcome to a new year, Lancer families New Our mission is to provide your students the finest Holy Cross educational experience, equipping them to serve the world. Common Ground Speaker Series Your partnership is critical — it insures the success of these programs for your students. Saint Francis is a member of the Common Ground Speaker Series, a distinguished parent education consortium of How to partner with Saint Francis local private schools. The 2019-20 slate of award-winning Your participation and support of the Annual Appeal is the key driver for the experiences your students will enjoy both inside and outside speakers, topics and special events are designed to inform the classroom. We ask you to strongly consider making Saint Francis your top philanthropic choice. Your donations are tax-deductible. and inspire our parent community. All Common Ground events are open to all Lancer parents to attend free of charge. Join our events and activities Support the Annual Appeal Just as we hope that your student feels at home in our friendly, diverse and inclusive The Annual Appeal matters to all students. Lancer family, we want our parents to similarly experience what it means to be part When you contribute, your gift directly supports the operating budget, of2 such a community. Participation is a hallmark of our Holy Cross identity, and when providing annual, flexible funding which impacts every part of the school, parents are active in our community, everyone — students, parents and Saint 1and in turn, every student. Help us reach 100% participation from parents. Francis — benefits. The best way to know other parents and build community is to take part in Women’s Your contribution supports: and Men’s Clubs events. We also encourage you to attend additional school-wide Academic Innovation events and activities or to volunteer your time. • Provides new programs across the curriculum and expanded Premier Fundraising Events opportunities for all • Ensures state-of-the-art classroom technology Scholarship Golf Classic • Promotes a strong learning experience through faculty development This event has funded scholarships for hundreds of Lancer students. Join us • Retains excellent faculty and staff at the beautiful Los Altos Golf and Country Club on September 16 as a player, volunteer or sponsor. Student Programs An ever-expanding array of opportunities inspires the development of Christmas At Our House • Physical, social and emotional well-being Our school’s beloved holiday event kicks off the holiday season in style! Featuring a stylish gift boutique, elegant high tea and a festive Christmas party, • Spirituality and values with responsible global citizenship this key fundraiser takes place December 6 and 7, 2019. • Self-confidence and leadership skills Lancer Auction • College major and career aspirations Always the party of the year, our school’s biggest fundraising event will take Financial Aid place Saturday, April 4, 2020. This celebration brings our community together • A socioeconomic diverse student body fosters deeper critical for a spectacular night of fine dining, dancing and spirited bidding. thinking, problem-solving and creativity skills for all Lancers • Available only to students with documented financial need Parent Social Events and Volunteer Opportunities

For more information on the Annual Appeal, visit The year is filled with fun social events for Lancer moms and dads including: sfhs.com/AnnualAppealFAQ. * Mother-Son and Father-Daughter Casino Nights Throughout the year, you will have numerous * Mother-Daughter Mass and Brunch, Father-Son Communion Breakfast opportunities to support the school. * Family Days of Service • We ask all families to make a gift or pledge to the Annual Appeal before Dec 31 – online or via enclosed form * Women’s Club Celebration Dinner • Gifts of $2,500 or more qualify donors for the President’s Dinner * Dinner meetings throughout the year • Event underwriting or sponsorships support financial aid initiatives * Athletics Concessions sales beyond the Annual Appeal * Lancer Locker logowear sales All gifts – regardless of size – are appreciated and show your support * Volunteering with student programs, services, teams and group for our Lancer family! Please help us reach our goal of 100% parent participation! For more information about giving, volunteering and communications, email [email protected]