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Thursday, August 26th, 2010

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Spotlight

  • Important Dates September 2010

    Special Schedules
    - Sept. 10 (A2 Day)
    - Sept. 16 (A2 Day)
    - Sept. 24 (A1 Day)
    - Sept. 28 (A2 Day)

    Important Events
    - Fall Student-Athlete Night, Aug. 30, 7:00 p.m., Raskob Gym More information
    - Freshman Parent Night, Sept. 1, 7:00 p.m., Raskob Gym
    - Sophomore, Junior and Senior Parent Reunion, Sept. 1, 7:00 p.m., Quad
    - Back to School Night, Sept. 1, 7:30 p.m. More information below
    - SF Kickoff, Sept. 3, 5:15 p.m., Quad Tickets
    - No Classes (Labor Day), Sept. 6
    - Women’s Club Meeting and Mixer, Sept. 8, 6:30 p.m., Malcolm Center
    - Rally, Sept. 10 (A2 day)
    - Back to School Dance, Sept. 11, 8:00-11:00 p.m.
    - Club and Activity Fair, Sept. 13-17, lunchtime, Quad
    - Academic Awards Night, Sept. 15, 7:00 p.m., Malcolm Center, Raskob Gym, Performing Arts Center
    - Mass of the Holy Spirit Liturgy, Sept. 16. (A2 Day), Liturgy Dress
    - Senior Parent College Night, Sept. 22, 7:00 p.m., Performing Arts Center
    - Emergency Drill, Sept. 24 (A1 Day)
    - Scholarship Golf Tournament, Sept. 27, Los Altos Country Club Tickets
    - Holy Cross Assembly, Sept. 28 (A2 Day)
    - End of Six-Week Grading Period, Sept. 30

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Parent Events

  • Back-to-School Information Available Online

    - The back-to-school materials that were emailed over the summer are still available online.
    - Included in the packet is the school calendar that was traditionally printed and distributed by mail.
    - Saint Francis is making a concerted effort to reduce its paper use and the online packet is the first of many items that will be distributed by email this year.

  • The Campaign for Saint Francis High School, Phase III

    - Parents: look for exciting news later this month about Phase III of the Campaign for Saint Francis High School.
    - Immediate plans involve a new library and student center that will include offices for Campus Ministry, Student Activities, and Guidance and Counseling. Eight classrooms will be remodeled in the project.

  • Mandatory Fall Student-Athlete and Parent Information Sessions: Aug. 30, 2010

    Mandatory Lunch Session For Students: All fall student athletes must attend an information session about the upcoming fall sport season.
    - These meetings are only for students who have made a fall team. Similar meetings will be held each athletic season.
    - Early Lunch 10:45 a.m. in Raskob Gym (15 minutes after the start of lunch)
    - Late Lunch 12:15 a.m. in Raskob Gym (15 minutes after the start of lunch)

    Mandatory Evening Session For Parents (only one parent need attend)

    - 7:00 p.m., Raskob Gym,General Session; 7:30 p.m., Program Breakout Sessions

  • Back to School Night: September 1

    - Freshman Parent Night, 7:00 p.m., Raskob Gym: An important presentation by the guidance and counseling staff for freshman parents.
    - Sophomore, Junior and Senior Parent Reunion, 7:00 p.m., Quad: A social event for returning parents to meet fellow parents and connect with old friends.
    - Back to School Night, 7:30 p.m.: Your student will bring home more information about this important event including his or her class schedule Monday, Aug. 30. At this event, you will visit your child’s classes, meet their teachers and learn about the topics and structure of each course. Additionally, there will be a brief technology training for parents to learn more about the technology tools provided by Saint Francis High School.

  • SF Kick-off, Friday, September 3, 2010, 5:15 p.m., Quad

    - The Saint Francis High School Men’s Club invites all SF families, alumni and friends to the Kickoff Pre-Game Tailgate!
    - Dinner includes: Barbecue tri-tip, chicken, green salad, potato salad, corn on the cob, garlic bread, drink and dessert.
    - Reservations required by Aug. 27 -
    Buy Tickets - Download Paper Form
    - Football vs. Oak Grove High School: Game tickets are not included, and can be purchased at the gate. Kickoff: JV at 5:00 p.m.; Varsity at 7:30 p.m.

  • Scholarship Golf Tournament: Sept. 27, Los Altos Country Club

    - The proceeds from this tournament help to provide tuition assistance for deserving students. You can support this worthwhile event by entering the tourney, making a sponsorship gift or both!
    - A women’s flight has been added, so we encourage everyone to join us this year!
    - For information contact Steve DeMaestri at 650 968-1213, ext. 267 or go online for more information.

  • 14th Annual Magazine Drive Underway

    - This program affords students, family, relatives and friends the opportunity to renew their current subscriptions OR to buy new subscriptions for themselves or as gifts for others.
    - There are opportunities to win bigger and better prizes this year! Better yet, if we meet our quota of 8,000 subscriptions, we will also get a day off of school. That’s only 5 orders per student! The more orders you sell, the more prizes you can win. You can also receive points towards more valuable prizes like a trip to Hawaii!!!
    - Payment will be collected at the time the order is placed. This will allow for a quicker response time in receiving your Magazine Drive order.
    - You may order online at
    https://www.qsp.com/store/lightreg.aspx, be sure to use the SFHS# 425012130. Students should turn in a copy of the receipt from the online order in order to get credit for the sale.

  • Help Saint Francis Earn Free School Supplies

    - You can help Saint Francis earn free school supplies by shopping at Office Depot. Simply give our school’s ID number, 70011171, when you shop in-store or online.
    - The school receives 5 percent of all qualifying purchases to use toward free supplies. Our school will earn credits equal to 5% of your qualifying school supply purchases to use for free supplies. You can credit the school year round!

  • Purchase your Booster Pass today

    -Be sure to purchase your 2010-2011 before the fall season is too far underway.
    - A Booster Pass entitles you and your family to complementary admission to all regular season home games played at Saint Francis High School.
    - Please note: Passes do not include admission to WCAL, Central Coast Section, or state playoff games.
    - Purchase Now

  • Online Tools to Stay Connected

    - Parent usernames and passwords for Angel were emailed Wed. Aug. 25. If you did not receive your information, please contact techserv@sfhs.com.
    - If you use an electronic calendar, be sure to subscribe to our calendar feeds for the school calendar and other select groups. Feeds for individual team schedules will be available soon. Calendar Subscription Page
    - RSS Feeds are available on the school website for most news areas of the site. A particularly popular feed for parents is the daily announcement feed.
    - The Athletic Office regularly supplies game updates on Twitter under the account name “sfathletics”. Follow them at http://twitter.com/sfhsathletics.
    - Instructions about the use of all online tools, including a few new services, will be provided later in September.

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Admissions Office News

  • Information for the Class of 2015

    Shadow Program begins Aug. 30
    - Be a Lancer for a day. Our Shadow Program invites prospective students to experience a day as a Lancer.
    - During a shadow visit, eighth grade students are paired with a host based on interests and extracurricular activities.
    - Online Sign-ups are available now.

    Open House: Oct. 31, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
    - Tours leave every 15 minutes from Raskob Gym. You do not need to register to attend.

    Applications: Due Dec. 17
    - The application for the Class of 2015 will be available online Sept. 1.

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Academics

  • Academic Awards Night: Sept. 15

    - Sophomore, junior and senior students who achieved academic excellence in the 2009-2010 school year will be honored at this awards event.
    - If you receive an invitation (only those who will receive an award will be invited), please submit the RSVP to the Academic Office, even if you cannot attend.
    - Please note that the dress for the evening will be liturgy/special occasion dress. Boys: Collared shirt and tie, dress slacks, no shorts or sweatshirts. Girls: Collared button blouse and tie, dress slacks or knee-length skirt or dress with short or long sleeves, no plunging neckline or sheer material, knee-length.

  • Final Exams: Dec. 15-17

    - Please be aware of these dates as you make your holiday plans.
    - As stated in the Student-Parent Handbook, “Final exams must be taken on the designated days. Students who are ill during exams will be expected to make up the exams during the normal make-up periods or on Monday, Dec. 20, at a time to be determined by the Director of Academics. Exceptions may be made for extended illness for which a doctor’s note is required. Exceptions to this make-up policy will not be made for family vacations.”

  • Teacher Contact

    - If you would like to contact your child’s teacher, please either send an email that includes your child’s name in the subject line or leave a voice mail.
    - You can find the email addresses and voice mail extensions on a calendar you can download from the school website or locate the information online.
    - We encourage you to contact the instructor early if you have concerns about your child’s performance in class.

  • Chilean Exchange Program

    - An exchange program between Saint Francis High School and our sister school, Saint George’s College in Santiago, Chile, has been in place for the past 15 years. All Saint Francis families are invited to participate in this program.
    - If a Saint Francis student wishes to travel to Chile with the exchange program, his or her family must be willing to host a foreign student.
    - Additionally, any Saint Francis family that wishes to host a foreign exchange student is welcome to do so.
    - Four students from Saint George’s College in Santiago will attend Saint Francis from approximately Jan. 20–March 15, 2011. Saint Francis students will visit Saint George’s College from approximately June 15–Aug. 15, 2011.
    - Please contact the Academic Office if you are interested in participating in this program.

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Counseling News

  • Ms. Oden is new head of guidance and counseling department

    - Kim Oden has accepted a new position as the school’s new guidance and counseling director. She holds a bachelor’s degree in public policy from Stanford University and a master’s degree in counseling psychology from Santa Clara University. In addition to her responsibilities in guidance and counseling, she also serves as the director of the Holy Cross Achievers program. Ms. Oden has been a guidance counselor at Saint Francis for eight years.
    - She replaces Susan Marquess, who retired this spring after 24 years at Saint Francis. Mrs. Marquess was the director of the department for 13 years.

  • Senior College Advising: Sept. 13 and 14 during English classes

    - We will address letters of recommendation, online applications and many other important details relating to the college application process.
    - Visit our page on college guidance for more information.

  • Senior Parent College Counseling Night: Sept. 22, 7:00 p.m., Performing Arts Center

    - The evening will include information on applying to the University of California, California State University and private colleges.
    - Before the main presentation begins, there will be a special discussion on financing college tuition at 6:00 p.m.

  • Senior Parent Questionnaire Due Sept. 13

    - Earlier this week, the Senior Parent Questionnaire was mailed home. The purpose of this questionnaire is for you to share insights about your senior so that your student’s guidance counselor can gain a more complete picture of what makes your son or daughter so unique.
    - This questionnaire may also be accessed online if you would like to fill out the form on your computer.
    - Please return the completed questionnaire to your student’s guidance counselor by Monday, Sept. 13.

  • College Representative Visits

    - More than 80 representatives from colleges and universities will visit our campus during September, October and November.
    - If your child would like to attend one of these presentations, he or she must sign up ahead of time with Mrs. Weber in the Guidance and Counseling Office. Many colleges also host local evening presentations for families.
    - For more information, visit our calendar of college rep visits, which includes the visits to Saint Francis and presentations held locally.

  • Freshman Academic Advising

    - During the initial weeks of school, we will be introducing the counselors and our counseling services to freshman students in their Religion classes. In this presentation, we will discuss the transition to high school, provide strategies for contacting teachers and counselors, and encourage students to become involved in the school community. Be sure to ask your child about this meeting.

  • SAT and ACT dates

    Sign up as soon as possible to secure your first-choice test center.
    - ACT Test: Sept. 11
    - SAT Reasoning and Subject Tests: Oct. 9. Deadline to register: Sept. 10

    - ACT Test: Oct. 23. Deadline to register: Sept. 17

    - SAT Reasoning and Subject Tests: Nov. 6. Deadline to register: Oct. 8

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From the Dean's Office

  • Reminders from the Dean’s Office

    If you have additional questions, the Dean’s Office website is a great resource for parents.
    - When a student is absent, a parent must phone the Attendance Office at 650 968-1213, ext. 243 before the start of the school day. The student needs to bring a written note to the Attendance Office upon returning to school.
    - Please do not schedule appointments during the school day.
    - If there is an emergency and you need to contact your child, the Dean’s Office will take the call. For other communication, leave a message on your child’s phone (if they have one) and your child can check the phone at the end of the day. No student phones are allowed to be on during the school day.
    - The Health Room does not dispense medication of any kind, including aspirin or Tylenol.
    - When a student arrives late to a class within the first 20 minutes, it is considered a “tardy.” If a student arrives more than 20 minutes late to class, it is recorded as an “absence.” 

    - After five tardies to any one class, the student will automatically serve after school detention for each additional tardy—with or without a note.
    - Any student who drives to school must first register their car through our online car registration program.

  • Visitor Policy

    - Please note that rallies, dances and liturgies are student-only events.
    - Our visitor policy is as follows: For the safety and well being of our students, Saint Francis High School is a closed campus. Any visitor on campus, including parents/guardians, siblings and alumni, must report first to the Main Office to sign in. Students may not invite anyone to campus unless specific permission is obtained from the Deans in advance. Visitors are not permitted to attend masses, assemblies, rallies or other special events during the school day.

  • Transportation and Morning Traffic

    - To alleviate traffic and support environmental concerns, we actively encourage students to form carpools (this does not apply to any student driver who has only a California Provisional Driver License) or take mass transit to Saint Francis.
    - As an incentive, students who carpool can park in special parking areas on campus.
    - The best way to alleviate congestion is to drop your child off between 7:00 and 7:30 a.m. The Lancer Café and library are both open at this time. Please do not create a dangerous situation by stopping your car on the entrance bridge.
    - There are pedestrian walkways to campus on North Drive, South Drive and Miramonte Avenue.
    - We offer a morning shuttle from the Mountain View train depot to Saint Francis for students arriving from south- and north-bound trains.
    - For more information, contact the Dean’s office at 650 968-1213, ext. 221.

  • Miramonte Lot

    - Please do not use the Miramonte parking lot for pick-up or drop-off.
    - All the spaces are reserved for employees, and for safety reasons, the lot is not an appropriate area to pull in and out of or to wait for students.

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Campus Ministry

  • Liturgies

    - The first all-school liturgy, the Mass of the Holy Spirit, will be Sept. 16.
    - Students are required to wear liturgy/special occasion dress. Boys: Collared shirt and tie, dress slacks, no shorts or sweatshirts. Girls: Collared button blouse and tie, dress slacks or knee-length skirt or dress with short or long sleeves, no plunging neckline or sheer material, knee-length.
    - The first Collaboration Morning Liturgies (CMLs) will be Sept. 22 and Oct. 26 at 7:45 a.m., in the Performing Arts Center. These liturgies are optional for students.

  • Confirmation

    - Juniors and seniors interested in receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation with the Saint Francis High School community must attend the Confirmation parent meeting Sept. 27, 7:00 p.m., in the school library.
    - Confirmation program applications and all other forms will be distributed at this meeting.

  • Holy Cross Service Program

    - Students should start their service projects and turn in their verification forms to Mrs. Hendricks as soon as possible.
    - Students and parents are advised to review the Student-Parent Handbook that explains the program due dates and penalties for failure to complete the service projects on time.
    - More information is available online, including lists of agencies.

  • Retreats

    - The first Sophomore Immersion Retreats will be Sept 29 and Oct 6.
    - Junior and Senior Retreats are optional. The first Junior Retreat will be Oct. 28-29, and the first Senior Retreat will be Nov. 10-12. Applications (Junior Retreat form, Senior Retreat form) are available online and in the Campus Ministry Office.

  • Immersions

    - There will be a potluck dinner Oct. 6, 6:00 p.m., in Malcolm Center for all students and families who went on an immersion during 2009-2010. This is an opportunity to hear from the students about their amazing experiences.
    - There will be a mandatory parent immersion information night Oct. 25, 7:00 p.m. Any junior or senior student who wants to make an immersion trip this year must attend this meeting along with at least one parent. Applications will be distributed. Students whose parents do not attend this meeting will not be considered for participation.
    - Immersion trips for 2010-2011 will include Holy Cross, San Jose, Arizona, New Orleans, El Salvador, Chile and Brazil.

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Student Reminders

  • Updated Lancer Café Menu

    - The 2010-2011 Lancer Café menu was updated and is now available online.

  • Student Debit Account Program Updates

    - The introduction to our Lunch Debit Program did not start off as well as we had expected, but thankfully, we were able to provide a fully functional system on the first day of school. We would like to thank all of our parents and students for their patience and understanding. We will continue to work towards our goal for a more robust system.
    - In the wake of attempting to change to a new system we would like to correct previous statements regarding the functionality of this year’s Lunch Debit Program, and pass on some information to ensure the program continues to operate smoothly. Click "more" below for these details.

  • First School Dance: Sept. 11

    - No guest passes are allowed for the first dance.
    - All student dances begin at 8:00 p.m. and end at 11:00 p.m. Students are not permitted to leave before 11:00 p.m.
    - It is important to make transportation plans in advance because cell phones and pagers are not allowed at dances. Students are expected to leave campus immediately following the end of the dance.

  • Club and Activity Fair: Sept. 13-17, lunchtime in the quad

    - Students are invited to sign-up for clubs and activities during the lunchtime event in the quad.
    - Different clubs will be highlighted each day and students are invited to sign-up for as many activities as they like.

  • Celebrating Family Poster Contest - Posters Due Sept. 17

    - All students are invited to enter the Family Matters! Poster Contest. Students will design a poster for the school year theme of celebrating family based on this year’s motto: Family Matters! More Information

  • Senior Portrait Deadline: Oct. 9

    - Seniors must have their portrait taken by the deadline in order to have their picture appear in the yearbook.
    - All senior portraits are taken at Pro Image Studios, 408 269-3677, 1856 Camden Ave., San Jose, CA 95124.

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Parents News

  • Advertising Opportunities

    - There is still time to purchase an advertising package that will promote your business and benefit the students of Saint Francis High School at the same time. An advertising package provides your business with advertising at our three major events: the Scholarship Golf Classic, Christmas at Our House and the Royal Lancer Auction.
    - By purchasing a package, you save money over individual event advertisements, and your business is listed in the Lancer Advertising Directory that is distributed to the entire Saint Francis community.
    - For information contact Aurea DeFranco at 650 968-1213, ext 282 or find more information on our Giving page online.

  • Lancer Locker

    New Items
    - We have added new sweatshirts, in pullover, 1/4 and full zip styles. We also have new brown sweat pants.
    - We have added many new jackets to our line-up of outerwear. We have black stretch performance jackets and brown soft shell jackets for ladies and men, and a ladies chocolate brown knee length jacket.
    - For parents who have children in sports, look for a form that will give you the opportunity to have logo wear for your child’s team.

    P.E. Locks and Uniforms
    - We sell P.E uniforms and official school locks for P.E. and hall lockers.

    Lancer Locker Hours
    Tuesday and Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
    Wednesday 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.
    Friday 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

  • eScrip Update

    - Saint Francis benefits by having all families enrolled the eScrip program. Participating merchants contribute funds to Saint Francis each time you make a purchase using your pre-registered grocery loyalty cards, credit cards and ATM/debit cards. Both new and existing Saint Francis parents need to take action now to continue their contributions.
    - Parents without an eScrip account: enroll for an account at www.escrip.com.
    Specify Saint Francis High School as your Group Selection, ID #137104866.
    - Parents with an eScrip account: please visit
    www.escrip.com and do the following:
    1. Ensure that Saint Francis is specified as the school you are supporting, ID #137104866, (click my eScrip)
    2. Renew your Safeway card by Nov. 1, 2010 or your matching funds will go away
    3. Ensure all of your grocery, credit and debit cards are enrolled in the program (click my eScrip)

    - If you do not have Internet access, contact Nancy Comstock at 650-592-3987 for assistance.
    - Nancy Comstock, Saint Francis eScrip Coordinator

  • Scrip Update

    - Thanks to everyone who bought Scrip last school year, especially those who placed frequent orders. Scrip will continue to be available for the new school year, so keep those orders coming in.
    - Our Scrip program is one of the best ways to support the school through everyday purchase. You can order Scrip for all of your upcoming needs on gift cards with special holidays or occasions. Scrip can be picked up conveniently at the business office. If you have never purchased Scrip in the past and would like to know more about the program, please check out the website.
    - Eilly Hurlow, Scrip Program Coordinator

  • Women’s Club Welcome from Rose Ann Woolpert, Women’s Club President

    Introducing the new year
    Our theme for 2010-11 is “Believe in Miracles,” and we look forward to seeing miracles happen as we work together to make an ever more wonderful Saint Francis community. As you volunteer your time at Saint Francis, I know you will meet lovely people and develop lasting friendships. There is an amazing wealth of energy and ability among our Saint Francis parents, and by becoming active in Women’s Club you can make a profound impact on our community. Many opportunities await you, so please share your talents and become involved.

    Thank You,
    Rose Ann Woolpert, Women’s Club President

  • Women's Club Thank you to our volunteers

    Thanks are due to the many volunteers who continued their work while our students took a break from their studies.
    - Barbara Reedy and her Welcome Coffees committee organized several Open Houses for our new freshman parents. A TREMENDOUS thank you to the families who opened their beautiful homes to host these coffees: Chris and Lynn Guslani, Ken and Ginny Hurley, Scott and Nancy Kusich, Brian and Janet Thompson, and Chris and Sheri Wolfgram.
    - Kathy Franceschini and Anne Hoedt, Area Connection chairs, and their committee made phone calls to welcome new families to our Saint Francis community, and attended the coffees to answer parent questions and concerns.
    - Edie Halenbeck and Sue Markuson and their Hospitality Committee hosted the Orientation Coffee during freshman registration, and Lisa Pazmany of Lancer Locker orchestrated a dress code fashion show.
    - Magazine Drive chairs Kim Koukis and Meg Hill prepared for the first Magazine Drive Work Day. If you have any time available in the morning, we would love your help. Future Work Days are Tuesday, Aug. 31; Thursday, Sept. 9; Wednesday, Sept. 15; Tuesday, Sept. 21, and Wednesday, Sept. 29. Work days start at 7:45 a.m., Andre House conference room.
    - The Christmas at Our House committee, led by Tanya Andrade, Ellen Jaworski and Sue Jarvis, continued to plan for our December Home Tour, to be held in Atherton. They are looking for volunteers who are interested in heading up committees such as Publicity, Banners & Signs, Hospitality, Staffing, Transportation and Santa’s Elves. Please let them know right away if you would like to take a leadership position with this event. The next committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 9 at noon, in Room 601.
    - Margaret Chan and Girija Parasarathy worked with Women’s Club Moderator Carol Patane and Director of Communications Holly Elkins to develop a new and expanded Women’s Club website and volunteer database. Please take a look to find out more about our club.
    - Mical Atz Brenzel met with Saint Francis staff to plan timing for our Mailing Committee work of the new school year.
    - Your Women’s Club Executive Board, including Pam Klaus, Vice-President/President-Elect, Paula Guslani, Communications, Sheri Wolfgram, Treasurer, Therese Kristensen, Spirituality and Helen Benedetti, Parliamentarian, had our first monthly meeting to begin coordinating the year’s activities.

    Thank You to Everyone!

  • Women's Club Meetings and Socials

    - On Back to School Night, Wednesday, Sept. 1, there will be a Parent Social at 7:00 p.m. in the Quad, just before you head out to meet your child’s new teachers. This is a time for parents of sophomores, juniors and seniors to reconnect with other parents.
    - Our first Women’s Club meeting, which is a mixer and job fair, will be Wednesday, Sept. 8
    at 6:30 p.m. in Malcolm Center. You will meet your Area Connection representatives and other Saint Francis moms who live in your community. You will also get the chance to meet our Committee Chairs and find out more about our many events and activities. A light dinner will be served.
    - I hope you will be able to attend both events and look forward to seeing you there.

  • Women's Club Upcoming Events and Important Dates

    - Aug.31: Magazine Drive work day, 7:45 a.m., Andre House
    - Sept. 1: Back to School Night & Parent Reunion, 7:00 p.m.
    - Sept. 8: Women’s Club Meeting, “Mix It Up”, light dinner provided. 6:30 p.m. in Malcolm Center.
    - Sept. 9: Magazine Drive work day, 7:45 a.m., Andre House
    - Sept. 9: CAOH Meeting- noon in Room 601
    - Sept.15: Magazine Drive work day, 7:45 a.m., Andre House
    - Sept. 21: Magazine Drive work day, 7:45 a.m., Andre House
    - Sept. 27: Scholarship Golf Tournament
    - Sept. 29: Magazine Drive work day, 7:45 a.m., Andre House

  • Men’s Club Welcome from Greg Quigley, Men’s Club President

    Vice-President Ed Del Fierro and I want to thank everyone for attending our first Men’s Club meeting on Aug. 24. It was great to see so many familiar faces as well as parents getting involved at Saint Francis for the first time. Special thanks to Saint Francis father and grad Frank Tarantino '85, president of Foodcomm Intl., for an outstanding presentation about meat selection and preparation. The fathers were treated to a BBQ steak dinner.

    Thank you for supporting Saint Francis High School,
    Greg Quigley, Men’s Club President

  • Men's Club: Get involved

    - The Men’s Club hosts the Kick-off Pre-game Tailgate BBQ on Friday, Sept. 3 from 5:15-7:15 p.m. The BBQ is held during a football doubleheader as Saint Francis hosts Oak Grove of San Jose in the season opener. Enjoy a great meal and get involved in the Lancer spirit.
    - The Men’s Club contributes to the school by staffing events and managing the concession stands at sporting events and activities throughout the year. During the fall semester, the Men’s Club will support home girls volleyball games and boys football games. Thanks to Jose Contreras for returning to head the football concessions.
    - We will also need volunteers to support the Scholarship Golf Classic, the Father-Son Communion Breakfast and Christmas at Our House.
    - Your child’s high school years will fly by. The Men’s Club offers multiple volunteer opportunities for you to have a bigger part in your child’s high school experience. Don’t wait to become involved. We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting Oct. 20.

  • Men's Club Upcoming Events

    - Sept. 27: Scholarship Golf Classic at Los Altos Country Club
    - Oct. 20: Men’s and Women’s Club Parent Education Event, 6:30p.m.
    - Nov. 9: Men’s Club Meeting, 6:30 p.m.
    - Nov. 14: Father-Son Communion Breakfast, 8:30 a.m.
    - Dec. 2-4: Christmas at Our House

Under Discussion

  • The Year of Celebrating Family

    Family is a theme that rings true to everyone who has ever been educated at a Holy Cross school. Visit a Holy Cross school and students will tell you that “it feels like family.” This feeling is part of the Holy Cross legacy, a legacy that stretches across the globe in more than 40 secondary schools and colleges. It unifies brothers and priests, teachers and staff, students, and parents. Blessed Father Moreau modeled the Congregation of Holy Cross on the Holy Family- just as we center our school quad around the statue of the Holy Family- and we sustain this family spirit by praying, playing and celebrating together. Ultimately, this spirit of family leverages our collective talents and passion for doing what we do best- educating our students not only to be great scholars and great citizens, but most of all, to become people of great heart.

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