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St. Francis High School 12/17/09
SFHS Principal's eNews
Quote of the Week: May the spirit of Christmas bring you peace,
The gladness of Christmas give you hope, The warmth of Christmas grant you love. 
~ Author Unknown
 
Congratulations to Mr. Ken Burke and his wife, Deb, who welcomed our latest Spartan into this world at 3:36pm yesterday - Kyle James Burke weighed in at 8 lbs 6 oz and 21 inches long.
 
On behalf of the Faculty and Staff, it is with heartfelt gratitude that we thank those who so generously contributed to the Faculty & Staff Christmas Fund. We are all so grateful to be a part of ths St. Francis Family. Thank you!
 
With only one more day of finals ahead of us, we hope our students remain focused and finish strong.
 
Have a blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year! 
 
Raeann Huhn
Principal
Alumni in the Arts
 
St. Francis High School presents:
Alumni in the Arts: A Recital
December 19, 2009
7 p.m.
Kuhn Cultural ArtsCenter
2130 W. Roosevelt Rd.
 
$25.00 adults
$10.00 students and seniors
grade school, high school and college
 age students qualify for student price

Tickets available at door
or
 
Order Tickets Online (until 3:00pm Friday)
 The event is being put together in memory of Mrs. Mary Feltes, and proceeds will go to her memorial fund to benefit our new Science Suite. The evening will feature performances from several St. Francis alums who have graduated with music, theatre, or dance degrees and/or are pursuing a career in the performing arts. 
 
Below are some alumni on the program:
 
James Perona '02 - Classical Guitar - Master of Music Candidate in Classical Guitar at New England Conservatory
Sean Roschman '02 - Choreographer/Dancer - Founder of Roschman Dance in New York, choreographed for Cirque du Soleil, Fashion Week NY (*Sean has choreographed a piece in Mary's memory and our own current students will be performing its world premier.)
Amy Malouf '03 - Singer/Actor - Graduate of Illinois State University in Musical Theatre-working actor in Chicago area
Michael Lynch '05 - Singer - Graduate of University of Iowa, Spanish and Communication with a Minor in Music
Heather Sweeney '05 - Soprano - Graduate of Webster University in Vocal Performance/Speech Communications
Jake Szczepaniak '05 - Actor - Graduate of University of Illinois Theatre Acting Program, Illinois Shakespeare Fest.
Katie Kelly '06- Soprano- Graduating Illinois State University in Vocal Performance and French Studies in May 2010
Jaclyn Sirotek '06 - Dancer - Graduating Millikin University in Elementary Education, Fine Arts Concentration May 2010
 
These former students are honored to come back and share their art in memory of their beloved teacher and our friend. If your schedule permits, please try to come and support this evening. 
All proceeds benefit the Mary Feltes Memorial Building Fund
 
Order Tickets Online (until 3:00pm Friday)  
Tickets are also available at the door.
Reception to follow
Parents' Organization

On behalf of the Parents' Organization I would like to wish everyone a Very Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy New Year!
 
Crystal Baker
Parents' Organization President
 

Don't forget Boston Market Nite Tomorrow

Boston Market 3rd Friday Every Month - Across the Street Location
Come out and support St. Francis by picking up dinner for the family at Boston Market across the street every third Friday of the month from 4:00pm to close. The first date is tomorrow Friday, December 18, 2009. You must present a coupon so that St. Francis will benefit from 20% of the pretax sale. Link to Coupons

Boston Market - St. Francis Nights
12/18/2009
03//19/10
1/22/2010
4/16/2010
2/19/2010
5/14/2010
HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS
For the 2010 Traveler to France and England 
Link to printable list of ideas
 

Disposable cameras for the Beach
Camera batteries
Adapter/converter
Rain jacket/poncho
Foreign currency (pounds/euros)
Travel size toiletries
Cosmetic organizer
Small first aid kit
Shaving kit
Travel mirror
Small address book (to send postcards)
Travel alarm clock
Traveler's sewing kit
Luggage binder straps
Liquid hand sanitizer
Disposable wash cloths/scruffy
Hip pack/security pouch
"Shout it Out" towelettes
pocket calculator
travel diary
sunglasses/sun block
French dictionary/phrase book
Tourist Guide for each country such as Fodor's etc
Go to the Travel Center, the "Store", for a link to
"Magellan's"America (leading source for travel supplies)
**PASSPORT HOLDER" (Required)                                          
 
Library News- Time Out for Reading
 
The Library has announced Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult as the January 14, 2010 Time Out for Reading book. This riveting novel relates the story of a high school shooting, the events that led up to it and the people who are forever changed by it.
 
For those who are unfamiliar with the book, "Bestseller Picoult ... takes on another contemporary hot-button issue in her brilliantly told new thriller, about a high school shooting. Peter Houghton, an alienated teen who has been bullied for years by the popular crowd, brings weapons to his high school in Sterling, N.H., one day and opens fire, killing 10 people. Flashbacks reveal how bullying caused Peter to retreat into a world of violent computer games. ... The author's insights into her characters' deep-seated emotions brings this ripped-from-the-headlines read chillingly alive." (Publisher's Weekly)
 
Parents are encouraged to read the novel and discuss the issues with their child either at home or as part of the 9:15 am Time Out for Reading discussion on January 14th.  This discussion will be facilitated by classroom teachers and counselors. 
 
Mrs. Rath is also leading an evening discussion for interested parents on the night January 14th at 7:00 pm in the library.  Please call Mrs. Rath at extension 111 or e-mail her at jrath@sfhsnet.org to reserve your spot.

"In nineteen minutes, you can mow the front lawn, color your hair, watch a third of a hockey game. In nineteen minutes, you can bake scones or get a tooth filled by a dentist; you can fold laundry for a family of five.... In nineteen minutes, you can stop the world, or you can just jump off it. In nineteen minutes, you can get revenge." (Nineteen Minutes, Picoult)

Spartan Spotlight Highlighted Articles 

Our student newspaper editor, Grace Hitzeman, selected articles from the recent Spartan Spotlight  for your enjoyment. Click here to view the selected articles.

Entrance Exam and Scholarship Info - Class of 2014

ENTRANCE EXAM
All 8th graders interested in attending St. Francis High School next year must take the entrance exam. The exam will be administered on Saturday, January 9 at 8 a.m. To register, please send a signed application form, a copy of 7th grade report cards and a $35 fee to the Admissions Office. You can find the form on our website at http://www.sfhsnet.org/pdfs/EntranceRegForm2010.pdf
(If you have already done this you should receive a confirmation letter in the mail.)
 
Spartan Scholars Award
The students who receive the top ten test scores on the St. Francis entrance exam will be awarded a $2,000 non-renewable tuition scholarship.
 
St. Francis High School Scholarship applications will be available on our website soon! This year there will be 12 scholarships available for incoming freshmen. All application packets are due by March 1, 2010.
 
The Kazma Family Foundation Scholarship is a four-year renewable scholarship awarded to students entering any of the Catholic high schools in the Diocese of Joliet. Thirty-five students will be selected based on financial need. All incoming freshmen are encouraged to apply. This scholarship is administered by the Catholic Education Foundation of the Diocese of Joliet. See the scholarship page on our website at www.sfhsnet.org or Contact: Jane Lagger, Catholic Education Foundation jlagger@dioceseofjoliet.org or call (815) 834-4033 with questions.
Parents' Organization

Ensuring Our Future Logo

Mark Your Calendars
Saturday, March 6, 2010
St. Francis High School
 

Making a list and checking it twice?

Don't forget the St. Francis Auction.

Add an extra gift card to your purchases or

choose an item from our wish list!

link to our wish list of auction items 

 

The holidays with family and friends is a great time

 to get those raffle tickets sold!

Congratulations to John & Mary Beth Wright!

They sold $100 in raffle tickets by December 15th and

won two tickets to the Ensuring Our Future Auction event.

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Sincerely,

Raeann Huhn - Principal
In This Issue
Alumni in the Arts
Parents' Organization
Don't forget Boston Market Nite Tomorrow
HOLIDAY GIFT IDEAS...For the 2010 Traveler to France and England
Time Out for Reading January Selection
Spartan Spotlight Highlighted Articles
Entrance Exam and Scholarship Info
Ensuring Our Future
Looking Ahead ....Upcoming Events

St. Francis with Wolf

Looking Ahead . . . 

Upcoming Events:  

12-15 to 12-18 Semester Exams - Special Schedule

12-18 Boston Market Night
4:00pm to close
Link to Coupons - more info

12-19 Alumni Recital in Kuhn Theater-Proceeds to Science Suites in Memory of Mary Feltes - Link to Online Ticket Orders

12-21 Christmas Break Begins

12-25 Merry Christmas!

1-1-2010 Happy New Year!

1-4 School Resumes
End of Christmas Break
2nd Semester Begins

1-9 Entrance Exam - Incoming Freshmen- 8:00 am 
Link to Registration Form
 
1-22 Family Auction Donations Due
Link to Wish List for gift ideas
 
 
All Volunteers are encouraged to log in their volunteer hours on our website at
http://www.sfhsonline.org/volunteer.html 
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